Edward Ovenden

Clinical Lead, Lancashire, South Cumbria and North Cumbria

I am the joint Clinical Lead for Primary Eyecare Services looking after Lancashire and South Cumbria and North Cumbria. Initially, I graduated from Manchester University with a B.Sc.(Hons) in Optometry in 2017 and qualified with the College of Optometrists in 2018. Since then, I have worked as a resident and principal optometrist in both multiple and independent settings within primary care. I currently work as a locum optometrist in both primary and secondary care with a passion for delivering enhanced services.

I also serve as the treasurer on the Lancashire and Morecambe Bay Local Optical Committee and studying for a MSc in Clinical Optometry with Cardiff University.

My special professional interests are glaucoma, colourimetry and providing accessible eyecare for children and vulnerable adults with learning disabilities and autism.

My role with Primary Eyecare Services involves supporting the development and delivery of existing and new enhanced services for Lancashire and Cumbria. I work closely with optical practices, hospital eye departments, the NHS and third‑sector care providers. I also oversee service mobilisation, auditing and ongoing performance monitoring across all services in our area.

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