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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Hospital optometrist at the Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, Jeremy Parkes, discusses a varied career and finding fulfilment in a macular clinic
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Pre-reg optometrist, Tamara Hasan, on how she’s adapted to working from home during the COVID-19 crisis
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City, University of London optometry student, Twinkle Bhuva, explains how a trip to India confirmed her interest in hospital optometry as a career
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Pre-reg optometrist, Samrina Awan, shares her experience of Visit 2 after moving to a placement with Specsavers in Pinner
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Pre-reg optometrist at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, Tamara Hasan, shares insight into what a typical week in clinic looks like as she approaches the halfway mark of her training year
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Co-author of the Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) ophthalmology national report, Professor Carrie MacEwen, and lead ophthalmologist at Hinchingbrooke Hospital, Dr Chris Stephenson, discuss how optometry can alleviate strain on NHS ophthalmology departments
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Hospital and locum optometrist, Alan Hawrami, discusses how a varied workload allows him to thrive in different settings for the benefit of his patients
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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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Optometrist-come-ophthalmology registrar, Imran Jawaid, speaks to OT about retraining and specialising in ophthalmology
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Pre-reg optometrist, Olympia Haralambous, shares insight into the final few months of her pre-reg placement and recent events at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital