Career development

OT  speaks to optometrists about lifelong learning and the benefits it brings them

Optometrist and head of clinical research at CORE, Jill Woods, speaks to OT  about a varied career that has seen her practise in the UK and Australia before settling in Canada

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

Newly-qualified optometrists Olympia Haralambous and Nikki Sharma share insight into their pre-reg periods, including the OSCEs, as they become qualified optometrists

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

Optometrist director Sophie Slater on a well-crafted CV, preparing questions about the role and knowing your weaknesses

Pre-reg optometrist, Zaman Sachedina, discusses how the enjoyment of interacting with patients led him to a career in optometry