Career development

OT  speaks to Victoria Unsworth chair of the pan-sector trailblazer group that has been established to lead on the development of a degree apprenticeship for optometrists

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

Optometry students share their tips for a successful university experience

Newly-qualified optometrist Rebecca English on presenting her research in a competition, loving contact lenses, and changing the lives of patients

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

Students, early career researchers and those working in ophthalmic practice are invited to submit their ideas