Newly-qualified optometrist, Amisha Pabari, on being influenced by her father’s insight

Senior lecturer at City, University of London, Byki Huntjens (pictured), tells OT  about being prescribed her first pair of spectacles during a university clinic

Second-year optometry student at the University of Plymouth and AOP student rep, Caroline Mansfield (pictured), tells OT  about her work experience so far and her future career plans

A team of six students and five qualified optometrists will see over 1500 people

Sight tests and other healthcare services were provided to Christmas shoppers

Student reps will help the AOP to develop initiatives and benefits

Newly-qualified optometrist, Yovanee Marian (pictured), tells OT  about transitioning from pre-reg

Newly-qualified optometrist and AOP Councillor, Josie Evans, discusses the realities of everyday practice and her future goals

Pre-reg optometrist, Brooke Hutchins (pictured), discusses her expectations of the pre-reg year, her career goals and what she has learned from being on placement

Eye health lessons will be delivered in schools and a mobile eye care unit will provide sight tests in Birmingham