Career development

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

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

First year optometry student at the University of the West of England (UWE) and AOP student rep, Khambreal Garland, speaks to OT  about wanting to improve eye care in his hometown

Pre-reg optometrist, Nikki Sharma (pictured), speaks to senior pre-reg assessor for the College of Optometrists, John Corby, about the role of an assessor and how to succeed during the pre-reg period

Pre-reg optometrist, Olympia Haralambous, discusses her hospital experiences in and outside of clinics as she prepares for the Stage 2 assessment

Third year optometry undergraduate at City, University of London, Brooke Hutchins, and optometrist and professional education and development manager for the UK and Ireland at Johnson & Johnson, Sheetal Patel, discuss carrying out research as part of STEP Educational Project

Pre-reg optometrist, Ali Yasen, discusses stress management

First year optometry student at the University of Hertfordshire and AOP student rep, Tom Bonfield, describes his journey from trainee dispensing optician to optometry undergraduate

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