Kofi Sackey
Clinical Optometrist | Glaucoma | Clinical Education | Ophthalmic MedTech
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About
Clinical Optometrist with expertise in glaucoma assessment, advanced ophthalmic diagnostics, clinical governance and healthcare professional education. Resident clinical authority within practice, supporting clinical decision-making, mentoring clinicians and students, and promoting consistent adoption of advanced diagnostic technology. Combines frontline ophthalmic practice with previous Royal Signals engineering experience, bringing strong technical problem-solving and systems thinking.
Currently completing UCL Data Science for Clinicians and NIHR Good Clinical Practice (ICH E6(R3)), with postgraduate study in Glaucoma and Myopia Management commencing September 2026. Seeking to transition into Medical & Scientific Affairs within ophthalmic MedTech.
Experience
Clinical Optometrist - Vision Express
(2025-01)
- Deliver advanced glaucoma, cataract, retinal and anterior eye assessments using OCT and other diagnostic technologies.
- Interpret complex clinical findings and translate them into evidence-based management plans and referral decisions.
- Collaborate with ophthalmology services and multidisciplinary professionals.
- Contribute to governance, audit, quality improvement and regulatory compliance.
- Mentor clinicians and students through OptPE supervision.
Director & Freelance Clinical Optometrist - KAS-QM Group Ltd
(2023-01)
- Provide independent clinical leadership across multiple practices.
- Supervise learners as an accredited OptPE / CLiP Supervisor.
- Maintain governance, documentation and patient safety.
- Support implementation of clinical technology and workflow improvement.
Optometrist - Specsavers
(2020-01 - 2022-12)
Delivered comprehensive eye care including glaucoma and cataract shared-care services while collaborating with ophthalmology teams.
Optical Advisor - Cardiff University Eye Clinic
(2016-01 - 2020-12)
Optical Advisor - Luxottica Group
(2015-01 - 2020-12)
Field Electrical Engineer & Infantry Soldier - British Army (Royal Signals)
(2009-01 - 2014-12)
Education
BSc (Hons) - Optometry - Cardiff University
Professional Certificate - Medical Retina - City, University of London
Course - Data Science for Clinicians - University College London (2026-12)
Course - Good Clinical Practice (ICH E6(R3)) - NIHR (2026-12)
Professional Certificate - Glaucoma - UCL / Moorfields Eye Hospital (2026-09)
Postgraduate Certificate - Myopia Management - Glasgow Caledonian University (2026-09)
