Henry Leonard is the head of clinical and regulatory at the Association of Optometrists and a GOC-registered optometrist. Since qualifying in 2003, Henry has worked for independent opticians, small groups and multiples, and has been an active member of his Local Optical Committee for over 10 years, most recently taking on the role of clinical governance lead. His work for the AOP involves providing tailored clinical and regulatory advice to the AOP’s 16,500 members, drafting UK-wide regulatory emails and providing clinical input for the legal team. Henry is also a media spokesperson for the AOP, and has been interviewed on national radio, television and in print on a range of topics, including the dangers of laser light, the importance of children’s vision and eye health, and issues relating to vision and driving.