The University of Plymouth’s Dr Leanne Smewing, clinical lead for optometry, and recent graduate Kelly Swoish, discuss how the university Centre for Eyecare Excellence has adapted following the pandemic

Rupal Lovell-Patel, academic lead for vision sciences at the University of Central Lancashire, on her beginnings in Kenya and launching a new eye care clinic with a dual purpose

Fresh from his OSCE success, newly qualified optometrist, Luke McRoy-Jones, reflects on his journey and discusses his future ambitions

Indy Ghuman, final year student at Aston University and chair of the AOP student council, shares his insights from a domiciliary summer placement

The Hakim Group’s Claire Slade discussed the benefits of reflective learning and advised on how to do it effectively

The Eyes on the World Awards aim to “harness the talent and ideas” of university students, challenging teams to develop new ideas to improve sustainability

Marianne van Gils Nicolaou, general manager at Cult Vision, discusses the benefit of research and how it is not always about experience

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Charis Hedges, pre-registration optometrist and Aston University graduate, on winning CooperVision’s FORCE UK competition alongside her colleague

OT  speaks to three optometrists who have exceeded the GOC’s CET point requirements about what education means to them