Nicky qualified as an Optometrist in 1990 and completed an MSc in children’s vision and contact lenses in 1995. She has worked in a number of practices in the multiple sector, as well as delivering training across all optical job roles.

Nicky was a Clinical Governance Optometrist involved in driving practice standards and delivered Peer Review across a number of subjects before moving into a Professional Services role. Nicky moved to Coopervision in 2023 as the Professional Affairs Lead for Myopia Management where she leads the professional myopia management agenda and tailors education to the latest guidance. Nicky has recently gained her Certificate in the Principles of Myopia Management from the BCLA.