Rakhee Thakrar has been a Professional Affairs Associate with Bausch + Lomb since 2019. 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 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. Being in the Optical industry over the last 12 years has enabled Rakhee to further expand her knowledge and skill-set in many areas. It has given her the opportunity to observe, learn, implement and adapt with the way different practices work and through this, has been able to encounter a diverse range of patients and pathology. Within her role at Bausch + Lomb she writes and delivers educational content and CPD sessions to a wide range of audiences.