Dr Gillian Rudduck appointed as new President of the College of Optometrists

The College of Optometrists welcomed Dr Gillian Rudduck MCOptom as their new College President at their 44th Annual General Meeting on 29th April 2024.

Gillian has over 30 years of experience across optometry and is currently a Consultant Optometrist and Head of Eye Support at WUTH, managing a multidisciplinary team. She also spends time in education and governance roles in the optometry and healthcare sector.

Speaking about her new appointment, she says: "It is an incredible privilege to be elected as President of the College of Optometrists and represent this amazing profession.

"I am immensely proud to call myself an optometrist and I have the highest regard for my colleagues. I am delighted that I can represent them and continue the hard work already taking place to ensure optometrists across the UK are at the centre of eyecare delivery and that their skills and competencies are fully recognised and utilised."