Career development

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

Pre-reg optometrist, Olympia Haralambous, shares insight into the role she plays in community paediatric clinics outside of the hospital setting

Third-year undergraduate at Aston University, Shoaib Ilyas, discusses putting his beliefs into action and overcoming the challenging concepts presented at university

Pre-reg optometrist, Nikki Sharma, shares her experiences during her hospital placement

Optometry undergraduate at the University of Plymouth, Chloe McGregor, shares her aspirations as she nears the end of her third year of studying

Third year optometry undergraduate, Fahim Zaman, on transforming theoretical knowledge into practical skills, preparing for pre-reg and why auto-refraction could benefit optometrists

Pre-reg optometrist, Olympia Haralambous, on the benefits of a hospital pre-reg as she prepares for Visit 2

Third year optometry students informed members of the public about good contact lens hygiene

Pre-reg optometrist and AOP Councillor, Ali Yasen, shares his journey to his pre-reg placement with a franchise Boots Opticians practice