Luke McRoy-Jones, pre-reg optometrist and recent graduate from the University of Plymouth, on making the most of the university experience

OT  clinical editor, AOP head of education, undergraduate teacher at Aston University: Dr Ian Beasley explains how ‘itchy feet’ have kept his career varied

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

A study that aims to understand the genetic basis for dry AMD is recruiting 6000 patients with geographic atrophy

Khambreal Garland, third-year student at the University of the West of England Bristol, on the benefits of keeping up with recommended reading and consolidating learning with peers

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

UK researchers are recruiting participants for a two-week trial of a contact lens that applies a material derived from amniotic membrane

University of Plymouth lecturer, Dr Gunnar Schmidtman, talks with OT  about a concise guide for optical students and clinicians

Second-year optometry student at Cardiff University, Millie Trotter, reflects on the challenges of first-year and the benefits of virtual lectures

A special event to celebrate the end of the academic year in 2020 was needed, but what to do and how during COVID-19? Student optometrist Caroline Mansfield explains all to OT