Bhavina Patel is a Postgraduate Lecturer at City St George's, University of London, specializing in independent prescribing. She works as an Independent Prescribing (IP) optometrist and Clinical Lead/Senior Triager for SE London's Primary Ophthalmic Solutions, focusing on community and hospital ophthalmic services. Education: BSc in Optometry from Aston University (2001) and University College London (1998), Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Optometry from Cardiff University (2020). Clinical Expertise: Glaucoma practitioner, medical retina, low vision, paediatric optometry, and minor eye conditions. Her research interests align with advancing optometric practice in community and hospital settings, including clinical governance, triaging systems, and expanding independent prescribing protocols. She leads educational programs for healthcare professionals and contributes to refining ophthalmic referral pathways. Leadership Roles: Clinical Governance and Performance Lead for Primary Ophthalmic Solutions, Senior Optometrist and Clinical Lead at R Woodfall Opticians, Specialist Optometrist at Guys and St Thomas Hospital Trust. Professional Certifications: Diplomas and certificates in glaucoma, independent prescribing, paediatrics, low vision, and medical retina from the College of Optometrists.









