Career development

Optometry students share their tips for a successful university experience

Newly-qualified optometrist Rebecca English on presenting her research in a competition, loving contact lenses, and changing the lives of patients

The AOP Awards 2019 Newly-qualified Optometrist of the Year, Joseph Ong (pictured), on approaching the pre-reg year with an open mind and the invaluable clinical experience gained during his placements

Dispensing optician and managing director of Observatory the Opticians, Jonathan Foreman, on a structured recruitment process and the importance of a trial day for both parties

Dispensing opticians Nigel Terry, Kathryn Fagioli-Gaskin and Alex Durie respond to common questions about PALs from patient

How technological advancement is shaping a new era of lenses

Presenting common scenarios outlining how to tackle varifocal non-tolerance cases

Carl Zeiss' Sofia Fazal shares her top tips for taking accurate measurements when dispensing progressives

Optical assistant Gemma Mooney's take on progressive lenses

Optometrist-come-ophthalmology registrar, Imran Jawaid, speaks to OT  about retraining and specialising in ophthalmology