Cyfeillion y Cyngor

Wedi'i gyflwyno ym mis Ionawr 2022, mae Cymdeithion y Cyngor yn cymryd rhan yng nghyfarfodydd ein Cyngor a gweithgarwch cysylltiedig, a hefyd yn mynychu ein Pwyllgor Archwilio, Risg a Chyllid. Er nad ydynt yn aelodau sy'n pleidleisio, fe'u hanogir i gyfrannu at drafodaethau.

Nod swyddi Cyswllt y Cyngor yw cynyddu'r amrywiaeth o brofiadau a safbwyntiau ar ein Cyngor, tra'n darparu'r cam cyntaf tuag at rôl bwrdd, pwyllgor neu banel.

Gellir gweld ein Cymdeithion Cyngor presennol isod:

Deepali Modha

Mae Deepali Modha yn optometrydd cymwys o Swydd Hertford, sydd ar hyn o bryd yn gweithio fel Ymgynghorydd Perfformiad Clinigol ar gyfer Grŵp Optegol Specsavers. Ers graddio o Brifysgol Caerdydd gyda BSc Optometreg, mae hi wedi gweithio o fewn practis cymunedol ac wedi ennill profiad eang o amrywiaeth o rolau yn y sector, gan gynnwys goruchwyliaeth hyfforddeion cyn-gofrestru, mentora cydweithwyr, ac archwilio myfyrwyr. Mae hi wedi eistedd yn flaenorol ar Goleg yr Optometryddion a Chymdeithas Cynghorau Optometryddion. Mae Deepali yn angerddol am ddatblygiad proffesiynol optometryddion a rôl optometreg mewn gwasanaethau gofal sylfaenol wrth symud ymlaen.

Jamie Douglas

Mae Jamie Douglas yn optegydd dosbarthu cymwysedig wedi'i leoli yng Ngwlad yr Haf. Dechreuodd ei yrfa yn y proffesiwn optegol fel technegydd labordy dan hyfforddiant mewn practis lluosog mawr, lle cododd i arweinydd tîm cyn penderfynu dilyn gofal sy'n wynebu cleifion a dechrau ei hyfforddiant fel cynorthwyydd optegol. Ers graddio yn 2022 gyda chymhwyster mewn Dosbarthu Offthalmig o Brifysgol Anglia Ruskin, mae Jamie wedi ymarfer o fewn yr un grŵp rhyngwladol lle dechreuodd ei yrfa. Mae ganddo ddiddordeb arbennig mewn golwg isel a datblygu meysydd ymchwil o fewn opteg, megis rheoli myosia.

Rupa Patel

Rupa Patel works as a Specialist Optometrist at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London and as a locum optometrist in community practice. She has experience working in numerous extended role clinics, including consultant-led and optometrist-led glaucoma, medical retina, optometrist-led external disease, consultant-led cataract, complex adult refraction and specialist contact lens fitting.

Rupa gained her optometry degree in 2015 at Aston University before moving into a full-time hospital optometry role at the Royal Liverpool University Hospital on qualification in 2016 until 2021. She found a real passion for the profession whilst working in secondary care and decided to pursue numerous further qualifications and education, including certificates in glaucoma, medical retina and a degree in independent prescribing. She is currently undertaking a Master's degree with University College London (UCL) in Advanced Clinical Practice in Optometry and Ophthalmology.

Desislava Pirkova

Desislava Pirkova earned a degree in International Economics and Trade from Coventry University. Her journey in optometry began with a qualification as a Dispensing Optician from ABDO College in 2021, followed by her current pursuit of an Optometry degree at Aston University. Desislava’s role extends beyond academia; she manages a network of small practices in Birmingham and owns a practice in the Leicester area. This engagement stems from an interest in optometry and lenses, with a specific focus on myopia management.

Community involvement is a cornerstone of Desislava’s approach, organizing low vision clinics, partnering with charities, and collaborating with organizations to elevate eye care awareness. This initiative is reflective of her commitment to contribute positively to the optometry field, underscoring a culture of eye health awareness and enhancing accessibility.