Career development
Insight into the career options that are available within optics from those who have been there and done it
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Optometry undergraduate at the University of Plymouth, Chloe McGregor, shares her aspirations as she nears the end of her third year of studying
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Senior research optometrist at the Brien Holden Vision Institute, Jennifer Sha, shares her journey from High Street optometry into research, which has seen her work on a trial for a contact lens to slow myopia progression
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Third year optometry undergraduate, Fahim Zaman, on transforming theoretical knowledge into practical skills, preparing for pre-reg and why auto-refraction could benefit optometrists
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Optometrist and practice owner, Clare Downes, on how a cover letter is key and what your hobbies say about you
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Pre-reg optometrist, Olympia Haralambous, on the benefits of a hospital pre-reg as she prepares for Visit 2
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OT poses a monthly scenario from a practitioner. This month, we look at the benefits of joining your Local Optical Committee
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Specialist optometrist, Amy Unwin, on how a pair of Harry Potter frames helped change her perception of glasses and set her on the magical path to optometry and beyond
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Optometrist and head of clinical optometry for Specsavers, Adam Wannell, discusses his ever-evolving career journey and the importance of EOS
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Optometrist and company director, Bethan Roderick, on how preparation is key ahead of an interview
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Pre-reg optometrist and AOP Councillor, Ali Yasen, shares his journey to his pre-reg placement with a franchise Boots Opticians practice