Phil Thompson

Professional Services Consultant, Positive Impact

With over 37 years of experience in the optical industry, Phil has worked on various projects for Positive Impact over the last 8 years as being involved in Punctal Occlusion, Inflammadry and PI’s Dry Eye Zone Hydramed range of drops and supplements. Since February 2019, Positive Impact was selected as the supplier of NaturalVue Multifocal 1 Day disposable lenses and Phil is involved in direct one to one training on fitting this product.

In the past he has managed the general running of a small independent 6 practice optical group, along with coaching the branch teams for greater performance in all aspects of their optical business. He worked with a leading UK optical chain as a regional manager and in 2010 completed a Nottingham University Business School Management Development Programme. He has successfully implemented specialist contact lens services, such as OrthoK and complex RGP fitting into Bateman’s Opticians (now part of the VE group). In 2007 he became a licensed trainer for Krauthammer; a globally renowned coaching, consulting and training company. He also sees patients and has delivered in-practice CET sessions on behalf of Positive Impact