0131 225 2235 | 5 St Vincent Street, Edinburgh
.png)
Dispensing Optician | FBDO | BSc (Hons) in Public Health | Paediatric Eyecare (in progress)
Karen has been a qualified Dispensing Optician for over 11 years, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to our patients. She holds a Diploma in Ophthalmic Dispensing (FBDO) and joined our practice nearly three years ago.
Karen is currently expanding her specialist knowledge by undertaking a Professional Certificate in Paediatric Eyecare through ABDO, further enhancing her ability to support younger patients with complex visual needs.
Her passion for staying at the forefront of optics means she’s taken part in numerous Nikon training events and she’s played a valuable role in two myopia management studies. In the first, she helped track patient compliance with myopia management glasses and contact lenses.
In the second (ongoing), she’s assisting in a retrospective study analysing how different types of correction affect prescriptions over time. For both studies, Karen was responsible for collecting and inputting the data for the University of Manchester.
Frame style: A bold acetate cat-eye, especially the green Cutler and Gross frames pictured here.
Top tip: Use proper lens spray and a soft cloth for cleaning your glasses. Never use washing-up liquid or hot water as it can ruin the coating.
Best part of the job: Helping patients find a frame they feel genuinely confident in, especially when they’re open to something a little bold!