Rakhee Thakrar is a Senior Professional Affairs Associate with Bausch + Lomb Vision Care, UK/I. She qualified as an Optometrist in 2009 and has gained much hands-on experience and knowledge over this time. She has worked in numerous practices as a locum optometrist which include high street chains and independent Opticians. She has also enjoyed her role as a secondary supervisor to pre-registration Optometrists whilst in practice, where she was able to encourage and empower students to achieve.

Within her current role, she writes and delivers a variety of educational presentations including CPD sessions to a wide range of audiences. Additionally she provides clinical training support & clinical content review internally within Bausch + Lomb VisionCare UK/I.