Dhruvin Patel
Optometrist & SeeEO, Ocushield | Workplace Wellness Expert | As seen on Dragons’ Den | King's Award Recipient
London, England, United Kingdom
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About
Whilst studying Optometry at university, I launched the development of the initial product offering at Ocushield - medically registered blue light filtering technology that make eyes healthier, improves sleep and makes people happier.
Currently supplying our online eye screening test, accessible for employees and patients via a web URL or app. Working with Benenden Health, AON, AIG Insurance and more...
Having received a development grant from City University of London, I built Ocushield into an internationally distributed, MHRA/FDA medically registered product that transformed hundreds of thousands of peoples eye health and quality of life.
From humble beginnings to building Ocushield, getting featured on Dragons' Den (and winning over Peter Jones & Tej Lalvani in the process), Forbes, The Guardian & USA Today - talking about eye health and blue light, it’s been an entrepreneurial journey full of ups and downs and yes a lot of lessons.
At Ocushield, we have helped over 300,000 eyes in over 147 countries with our products to protect their eyes.
We envision a world aware of eye health in the times of the booming digitisation and the accompanying eye strain thus helping people develop healthier eyes and happier lives.
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Thank you for being apart of a successful event! Bruce Hay
Thank you for being apart of a successful event! Bruce Hay
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🎁 We're wrapping things up in 2024, and #CAMSCTurns20 celebrations wouldn't be complete without a word from our founding #CorporateMembers…
🎁 We're wrapping things up in 2024, and #CAMSCTurns20 celebrations wouldn't be complete without a word from our founding #CorporateMembers…
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It’s been a fantastic year of growth in 2024 for Bupa Health Services! We’ve welcomed Blackberry Clinics, London Medical and The Dermatology…
It’s been a fantastic year of growth in 2024 for Bupa Health Services! We’ve welcomed Blackberry Clinics, London Medical and The Dermatology…
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Experience
Education
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City University (GB)
BSc (Hons) Optometry Optometry 2:1
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Activities and Societies: Krishna Conciousness Society(out of the box thinking, spiritual enhancement). City Spark(business and start-up orientated seminars and events). Intracity, football, basketball tournaments.
Previously known as ophthalmic opticians, optometrists are primary health care specialists trained to examine the eyes to detect defects in vision, signs of injury, ocular diseases or abnormality and problems with general health.
A detailed examination of the eye can reveal conditions such as high blood pressure or diabetes. Optometrists make a diagnosis, offer advice and when necessary prescribe, fit and supply contact lenses or glasses. Referrals for specialists advice may be…Previously known as ophthalmic opticians, optometrists are primary health care specialists trained to examine the eyes to detect defects in vision, signs of injury, ocular diseases or abnormality and problems with general health.
A detailed examination of the eye can reveal conditions such as high blood pressure or diabetes. Optometrists make a diagnosis, offer advice and when necessary prescribe, fit and supply contact lenses or glasses. Referrals for specialists advice may be required, patients may require a corrective lens or no further treatment.
Optometrists study at university for at least three years and participate in a full year of training and supervision, called the pre-registration year, before qualifying. Once qualified, they have the opportunity to develop their interests in specialist aspects of practice such as contact lenses, eye treatment, low vision, children’s vision and sports vision. -
City University London
FD Ophthalmic Dispensing Optometry 2:1
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The Foundation Degree in Ophthalmic Dispensing allows students to enter their pre-registration training as a dispensing optician or can lead to further study at degree level. Job prospects are good and the career is interesting and rewarding, and one that can make a genuine difference. The career is suited to those who enjoy working with people.
Licenses & Certifications
Volunteer Experience
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Optometrist
Crisis
- 2 months
Optometric professionals including myself powered up eyecare clinics throughout London during the Crisis week – and saw hundreds of clients, dispensing glasses with extreme powers ranging from -9.5 to +10.5 dioptres. Providing eye care services to the homesless during the cold Christmas period, including Christmas and Boxing day.
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Youth Centre Supervisor
Croydon Council
- 2 years 9 months
- Engage youth participants in trusting and supportive relationships while maintaining professional boundaries
- Work with youth to ensure we are meeting their specific needs and interests by providing them with opportunities for program input, life skill development, and personal growth
Skills
Languages
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Gujrati
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Organizations
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Association of Optometrists
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What a great way to learn more about the impact and opportunities of working with social enterprise.
What a great way to learn more about the impact and opportunities of working with social enterprise.
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Thankful for the opportunity to be a part of KLA 2024 Supplier Day. To walk on the court at the Chase Center in San Fran - where greats once played…
Thankful for the opportunity to be a part of KLA 2024 Supplier Day. To walk on the court at the Chase Center in San Fran - where greats once played…
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