Priya, 35 - Research Director, Photographer & Optometrist
A perfect mix of roles…I never get bored and look forward to each day! I spend 4 days a week working for a social enterprise on projects that help people and the wider world using research and photography, and one day in an eye clinic where I undertake clinical examinations for patients pre- and post-surgery. I learn something new every week and it keeps me driven to take on more and help as many people as I can through my work.
A-levels
Maths, Physics & Biology
Degree
City University - Optometry & Visual Science (BSc) + College of Optometrists - pre-registration exams for Optometry (MCOptom)
City University - PhD in Optometry and Visual Science
How I got to where I am now
Retail assistant at WHSmith - stock taking, stacking shelves and working behind the cash register in the books department
Lecturer and clinician (optometrist) at City University - teaching university students Optometric clinical skills and theory (eye care)
Clinical optometrist and researcher at Moorfields eye hospital - undertaking clinical assessments in a Cataract and Refractive surgery eye clinic
Freelance writer of accredited articles - writing articles for various eye care publications for ‘Continuing Education and Training’
PhD at City University - 3-year full-time research investigating the use of new technology to detect Glaucoma, a condition that affects the optic nerve of the eye
Research optometrist at Moorfields eye hospital - undertaking clinical assessments and data collection for large clinical studies investigating new treatments for Glaucoma
Research Director and photographer at Super Being Labs - since 2015 and still going strong!
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