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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Newly-qualified optometrist, Hannah Jones, and director of Wales Optometry Postgraduate Education, Dr Nik Sheen, discuss Health Education and Improvement Wales’ new support and mentoring service
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Newly-qualified optometrist, Yovanee Marian (pictured), tells OT about transitioning from pre-reg
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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
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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
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Newly-qualified optometrist and AOP Councillor, Josie Evans, discusses the realities of everyday practice and her future goals
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Pre-reg optometrist at Ashton Opticians in High Wycombe, Samrina Awan, shares her experiences of the first few months of her pre-reg year in independent practice
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Orbis-supported integrated eye care worker in Ethiopia’s Dita district, Tsehay Tsambalo, discusses the role that she plays in helping to eliminate trachoma and give people their sight back
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Pre-reg optometrist, Brooke Hutchins (pictured), discusses her expectations of the pre-reg year, her career goals and what she has learned from being on placement
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Pre-reg optometrist at Specsavers in Cribbs Causeway, Bristol, Daniel Chung (pictured), shares his experiences during his first three weeks in practice
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IP optometrist, Maninder Gudray, shares her advice and experiences of the steps to training to become an independent prescriber