Coronavirus
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OT explores the doors that open when optometrists step outside of their comfort zone
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Mehul Patel, AOP councillor and owner of Boots Opticians in Bexleyheath, reflects on his experience catching COVID-19 in March 2020 and the lessons he’s taken forward
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OT heard from a number of students about the work experiences they have secured despite the pressures of the pandemic, as well as their views on the future
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OT asked employers, careers advisors, AOP experts, and students for their advice on what makes the ideal pre-reg applicant, tips for interviewing, and how to stave off stress when applying
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One year after the first report investigating the impact of the pandemic on optometry students and pre-regs, OT looks back at how students have adapted to the challenges, and how employers are supporting the next generation of the profession
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Caroline Mansfield, pre-reg optometrist at Specsavers Haverfordwest, on finding support and encouragement during a busy year
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Holly Leitch, pre-registration optometrist at Urquhart Opticians in Kilmarnock, on finding her voice in her first few months
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Thaksha Sritharan, pre-registration optometrist at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, reflects on securing a placement during the pandemic
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Moorfields pre-reg, Emily Mather, on passing Stage 2 and looking ahead to her OSCE exams
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The University of Plymouth’s Dr Leanne Smewing, clinical lead for optometry, and recent graduate Kelly Swoish, discuss how the university Centre for Eyecare Excellence has adapted following the pandemic