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Rachel Avery is a Senior Lecturer Practitioner in Ophthalmic Dispensing at Anglia Ruskin University's Faculty of Science and Engineering, within the discipline of Psychology, Sport and Sensory Science. She is a GOC-registered Dispensing Optician and advocate for high-quality primary-level patient care, combining clinical expertise with academic leadership.
- PG Cert Learning and Teaching HE (Anglia Ruskin University)
- Level 6 Diploma Ophthalmic Dispensing (ABDO College, Godmersham)
- Level 2 Child Safeguarding (Association of British Dispensing Opticians)
- Level 2 Adult Safeguarding (Association of British Dispensing Opticians)
Rachel specializes in ophthalmic dispensing education and practice innovation, with a focus on aligning personal values with professional standards. She leads practical demonstrations and lectures on theoretical and clinical aspects of spectacle dispensing, while serving as Deputy Course Leader for BSc Dispensing Optician and Learning and Teaching Lead for the discipline.
Her professional affiliations include
- General Optical Council member
- Fellow of the Association of British Dispensing Opticians
- Cambridgeshire Local Optical Committee (LOC) member
- Accredited GOC CPD provider
Rachel's consultancy and media contributions highlight her role as a thought leader in optical care, including features in Optometry Today and the Inspiring Women series by Women in Vision UK. Her compassionate approach fosters strong student-patient relationships, emphasizing personalized solutions and professional growth.
