Mr Andy Britton

(he/him)

BSc (Hons) Dip Tp(IP) Dip Glauc Prof Cert Med Ret FCOptom MBCLA

Biography

1993-1996 – Aston University BSc (hons) 2:1 Optometry
1996-1997 – Dolland and Aitchison Opticians Pre Registration Period – D&A Fareham
1997-1998 – Dolland and Aitchison Opticians Optometrist – D&A Southampton Above Bar
1998-1999 – University of Auckland – Clinical Tutor
2000-2003 – Arburthnot Opticians, Barry – Optometrist
2003-2005 – ASDA Opticians – Optometrist and member of Professional Advancement Group
2005-2006 – Specsavers Ebbw Vale – Lead Optomtrist
2006-Current - Specsavers Haverfordwest – Director
2008-2012- Aston University – Diploma in Optometry
2015-2018- Hywel Dda Health Board – Sessional Optometrist wAMD / Glaucoma
2016-2017- Cardiff University – Independent Prescribing for Optometrists
2018- Cardiff University – Professional Certificate Glaucoma
2019 College Optometrists CFA in Independent Prescribing
2018-2019- Cardiff University – Higher Certificate Glaucoma
2019- Cardiff University – Professional Certificate Medical Retina
2020-2021- Hywel Dda University Health Board – COVID Vaccinator
2021 - College Optometrists – Fellowship by Portfolio
2021-2022 Cardff University – Diploma in Glaucoma
2024-Cardiff University – Ophthalmic Therapeutic Laser Procedures
2024 - Senior Lecturer Cardiff University

Other Affiliations / achievements
2000-2006 Member South East Wales ROC
2006-Current Member South Wesst Wales ROC (SWWROC)
2008-Current Pre Registration Optometrist Supervisor 
2009-2019 Specsavers Pre registration pathology course tutor
2016- 2023 FODO Representative on Optometry Wales
2016- North Pembrokshire Cluster Clinical Lead for Optometry
2019- Current- Welsh Optometric Committee Member – Representing SWWROC
2020- Current- Independent Prescribing Optometrist in Hywel Dda IPOS Service
2023- Current- Specialist Optometrist Member on Optometry Wales
2022- Current- Independent Prescribing Optometrist Session Mentor
2022 Winner Doug Perkins Medal for Clinical Excellence
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Andy has always delivered optometry to the highest Level and has always worked to provide the best 
possible service to his patients. He has been actively involved in the development of optometry and its 
enhanced services throughout his career. He works closely both within his organization and with wider 
stakeholders to push the boundaries for professional care whilst actively leading and training the next 
generation of Optometrists both through pre-registration periods as well as in their pursuit of higher 
qualifications.

He has undertaken numerous higher qualifications and uses these daily in support of a local Independent 
Prescribing Optometry Service as well as in support of the local Glaucoma Pathways by utilizing both his 
Independent Prescribing as well as his Diploma in Glaucoma. 
Most recently he has taken the Cardiff University course in Ophthalmic Therapeutic Laser Procedures with 
the goal of being able to safely deliver SLT, YAG Capsuolotomy and YAG Peripheral Iridotomies to patients 
within the course of his professional work.

In September 2024 he took up a role as Senior Lecturer based in the West Wales Teach and Treat clinics in both Neath Port Talbot and Singleton Hospitals where he is supporting post graduate students attain higher professional qualifications in the field of Glaucoma.