Career profile: Dr Louise Gow MCOptom

1 May 2026
Spring 2026

We speak to Dr Louise Gow MCOptom, whose career includes leading low vision services at RNIB, classifying for blind sport, and advising EastEnders!

Who? 
Dr Louise Gow MCOptom

Current job? 
Head of Eye Health, Optometry and Low Vision

Where? 
RNIB

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