Career development

Optometrist and AOP interim clinical adviser, Aishah Fazlanie, shares insight into her career journey with OT 

Owner of Heals Opticians, Nikky Ridley, on the benefits of an informal interview approach and how it helps her find the right candidates

Third-year optometry student at Glasgow Caledonian University and AOP student rep, Hanna Diab, tells OT  about the optometrist who inspired her to swap degrees

Pre-reg optometrist, Olympia Haralambous, shares her experiences of the High Street during a two-week placement

Optical Express optometrist, Noelle Hamilton, talks to OT  about why she decided to train to become an independent prescribing optometrist

Optometrist Roshni Kanabar has joined the AOP’s clinical and regulatory team as interim clinical adviser. She shares insight into her career journey with OT 

Optometrist and practice owner of Corsham Opticians, Cilla Hubbard, on what she looks for in potential colleagues and the importance of making eye contact and smiling during the interview

Pre-reg optometrist, Ali Yasen, shares insight into his pre-reg period to date and advises peers to pick their practice carefully

Second year undergraduate at the University of Plymouth and AOP Awards Student of the Year 2019, Luke McRoy-Jones, on the excitement of improving the quality of life of his patients

Optometrist, Mariam Bhojani, on how learning to use and interpret OCT has given her increased confidence in the testing room