Career development

Pre-reg optometrist at Specsavers Cribbs Causeway, Daniel Chung, on his pre-reg experiences three months into his placement

Second-year optometry student at the University of Plymouth and AOP student rep, Caroline Mansfield (pictured), tells OT  about her work experience so far and her future career plans

Pre-reg optometrist at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, Tamara Hasan, discusses how she secured a hospital pre-reg and her experiences to date

Newly-qualified optometrist and AOP Councillor, Josie Evans, discusses the realities of everyday practice and her future goals

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

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

Pre-reg optometrist at Specsavers in Cribbs Causeway, Bristol, Daniel Chung (pictured), shares his experiences during his first three weeks in practice

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

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

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