Founding member of the British and Irish Universities and Colleges Contact Lens Educators, Richard Pearson, and Claire McDonnell, communications officer for BUCCLE and lecturer at TU Dublin, discuss idea-sharing, changes in contact lens education and adjusting to COVID-19

Pre-registration optometrist, Rukan Avcil, on her journey into optometry, developing her skills through COVID-19, and being nominated for an OT  competition by her practice colleague

Manchester graduate, Emily Mather, had her pre-reg placement at Moorfields delayed as a result of COVID-19. Here, she tells OT  why she’s grateful for the extra time at home

The number of OSCE assessments for January have been reduced as a result of a “significant” fall in examiner availability

The College of Optometrists has said that face-to-face work-based assessments and the January OSCE can go ahead

Optometrists from across the UK and Ireland reflect on their successes at the close of a year filled with challenges

The association has encouraged members to consider applying or nominating someone for the award

With the end of term ‘travel window’ open, many students across the country are returning from university ahead of the festive season. OT  heard from students about their plans

The virtual reality training technology is already integrated into the Haag-Streit BQ 900 slit lamp model

Manchester graduate, Emily Mather, had her pre-reg placement at Moorfields delayed as a result of COVID-19. Here, she tells OT  why she’s grateful for the extra time at home