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Rohit Narayan is a Senior Lecturer at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), affiliated with the Faculty of Science and Engineering and the Department of Psychology, Sport and Sensory Science in Cambridge. With over 30 years of clinical experience in the UK and USA, he is a multi-award-winning therapeutic Optometrist known for pioneering holistic approaches to eyecare. His work was recognized as 'the blueprint for future clinical practice' at the 2021 Optician Awards, where he won Optometrist of the Year.
Education:
- BSc (Hons) Ophthalmic Optics (1st Class), Aston University, UK (1989)
- O.D. Optometric Doctor, New England College of Optometry, USA (1998)
- DipTp(IP) Diploma in Independent Prescribing, College of Optometrists, UK (2012)
- FHEA, Associate Fellow of Higher Education Academy, UK (2022)
Research focuses on macular degeneration, dry eye, and holistic eyecare integration. He is part of the Vision and Hearing Sciences Research Group and consults for pharmaceutical firms like Genentech and Thea Pharmaceuticals. Key contributions include exploring health inequality impacts on eye care and advancing disease prevention strategies through lifestyle interventions.
Awards: Optometrist of the Year (2014, 2017, 2021), FHEA (2022). Professional Roles: Assessor/Examiner for College of Optometrists, member of Independent Prescribing Reference Group.
Labs/Groups: Active in Vision and Hearing Sciences Research Group at ARU. Media engagements include Optician Journal features discussing career pathways for optometrists.
