Chithra 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 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 overseeing the set-up of their London mobile service. Chithra takes great pleasure in working as the professional affairs manager UK&I for CooperVision, working closely with her team to deliver professionally-led strategy, education and insight in relation to contact lens expertise and management.