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

OT  speaks to optometrist and optometry course lead, Jennifer Howse, about the new undergraduate course offering

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, Yovanee Marian (pictured), tells OT  about transitioning from pre-reg

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