Chithra Dhanabalan is an optometrist with a wide depth of experience from working as a practitioner in various clinical practices. She also fulfilled a regional training role for a national multiple practice before moving into certification for clinical trials for pharmaceutical companies, teaching and assessing trial protocols. To broaden her experience, Chithra worked with Vision Care For Homeless People in overseeing the set up of their London Mobile Service delivering eye care services to homeless people and those less fortunate. Chithra takes great pleasure now working as a professional services consultant for CooperVision, working closely with practices and eye care practitioners to deliver professionally led education and insight in to contact lens expertise and management.