Head of Professional Advancement
Oskari Lehvonen is an experienced optometrist and a passionate advocate for clinical excellence and professional development. He currently serves as Head of Professional Advancement at Specsavers Finland, where he leads initiatives focused on clinical quality, eye health, and strengthening the role of optometrists in delivering person-centred care.
Oskari began his career in an optical store, gaining a strong foundation in customer service and primary eye care. Before joining Specsavers, he worked as a responsible optometrist in a private eye hospital, where he specialised in refractive and cataract surgery, ocular disease management, and dry eye treatment.
He holds a Master of Science in Optometry and Visual Science from the University of South-Eastern Norway (USN) and is deeply committed to advancing evidence-based practices in Finnish optometry. His clinical interests include retinal diseases, ocular imaging, dry eyes, and surgical co-management, always keeping the focus on patient experience and satisfaction.