In practice

Career development

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A stimulating and challenging profession

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

Learning to adapt and become a practice manager

Optometrist and co-owner of Allister and Simpson Opticians, Mark Simpson, discusses his journey through optometry and becoming a confident and effective manager and practice owner

by Mark Simpson

A new way of learning

OT speaks to Victoria Unsworth chair of the pan-sector trailblazer group that has been established to lead on the development of a degree apprenticeship for optometrists

by Emily McCormick

Business management

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A flexible working solution

Retail director of Specsavers in Elgin, Scotland, Peter Taylor, shares insight into the flexible working contracts that the practice has introduced since extending its opening hours in May this year

by Peter Taylor

Increasing practice value before a sale

OT poses a monthly scenario from a practitioner. This month, we look at ways to increase the value of a practice before selling it

by Mark Ridout

OT speaks a trio of optical professionals about the current legislation for vision and driving as they share their views on raising awareness of regular sight tests, spare pairs of spectacles and if the law should change

by Emily McCormick