Glaucoma Specialist Optometrist Vacancy - Eye Academy Windsor

Eye Academy is a premier independent practice combining specialist clinical eye care with luxury international eyewear styling. With state-of-the-art diagnostic technology (including Optomap and OCT) and dedicated dry eye, glaucoma, and myopia clinics, we provide a full-scope clinical environment for IP Optometrists. We offer longer appointment times, true clinical independence, and a collaborative team culture focused on bespoke, patient-first care.

We’re proud to be an independent practice where patient care always comes first, and joining us as our new optom means being part of a team that values clinical freedom, supports your development, and encourages you to bring your personality and expertise to the role. We offer a welcoming, people first environment, where your contributions are heard and your individuality is celebrated. Whether you're looking for the next step in your career or a fresh start in an independent practice that genuinely puts patients and people before numbers, this could be the right place for you.

We are seeking a Full-Time Specialist Optometrist with the Professional Higher Certificate in Glaucoma or Professional Diploma in Glaucoma to deliver specialist glaucoma care alongside comprehensive optometric examinations at Eye Academy Windsor.

The role combines direct patient care with clinical decision-making, multidisciplinary working and contribution to service development. The clinic mix and level of responsibility will be agreed according to qualifications, experience and the requirements of each pathway.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor patients with ocular hypertension, suspected glaucoma and established glaucoma within agreed clinical pathways and an authorised scope of practice.
• Perform and interpret glaucoma investigations, including Goldmann applanation tonometry, gonioscopy, pachymetry, optic nerve assessment, OCT and visual fields, as appropriate to the clinical presentation.
• Integrate structural and functional findings, assess risk and recognise progression, inadequate pressure control or other changes requiring senior review.
• Agree and document management and follow-up plans within the relevant pathway, with timely escalation to the Clinical Lead or ophthalmologist when required.
• For independent prescribing clinicians, initiate or adjust treatment only within prescribing competence, agreed clinical authority and service protocols.
• Provide comprehensive eye examinations, refraction, ocular health assessments and appropriate advice, management or referral for other eye conditions.
• Explain findings, treatment options, adherence and safety-netting clearly, involving patients in decisions about their care.