Career development

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

OT  visited the University of Portsmouth’s new eye clinic to find out how it is preparing students for future practise

Pre-reg optometrist, Nikki Sharma, reflects on her first three weeks in practice

The £2.5 million facility includes a pre-screening room with the latest equipment, as well as a dispensing area and a contact lens wing

The university will provide a MSc in optometry and a BSc in ophthalmic dispensing, subject to approval from the General Optical Council