Optometrists are encouraged to sign up for the National Optical Conference, which is being held as a series of virtual sessions between Wednesday 25 November and Thursday 3 December

The association is seeking student representatives from optometry courses across the country to help develop student initiatives and services

Samit Dayal, final year optometry student at the University of the West of England (UWE) in Bristol, on giving back, drawing inspiration from family, and preparing for pre-registration

The Government’s guidance for students traveling home at the end of term has been welcomed with a “sense of relief” by some optometry students, though questions over the practicalities remain

OT  speaks to AOP student representatives, Oliver Rose and Hina Patel, about the adapted university experience and the effect of local restrictions on student life

The European Council of Optometry and Optics found that, while there are still areas to grow, “significant progress has been achieved” in developing the scope of optometry in countries across Europe

The latest in a number of tools introduced to support students, the Optometric Schematic Eye can assist students in practicing retinoscopy

Indy Ghuman, second-year student at Aston University, tells OT  about adapting to virtual learning and the importance of balancing work and rest

Launched to support educators and students during the pandemic, the initiative offers online education and resources

Second year optometry student at Aston University, Georgia Richardson, on finding inspiration from her colleagues, and receiving the Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers bursary