How I got here

Aston University’s Raquel Gil-Cazorla on her beginnings in Madrid, being inspired by international optometry, and achieving childhood ambitions in the UK

OT ’s clinical multimedia editor and IP optometrist, Ceri Smith-Jaynes, discusses her journey into optometry and why she decided to gain her IP qualification

Dr Christine Astin, hospital optometrist, educator and Lifetime Fellow of IACLE, on her international career and the joy of being professionally recognised

Specsavers Haverfordwest director, Andy Britton, on how an interest in clinical optometry has helped him achieve his goals

Practice owner at Specsavers Morningside, Michael O’Kane, on how a fascination with technology has shaped his career

OT  clinical editor, AOP head of education, undergraduate teacher at Aston University: Dr Ian Beasley explains how ‘itchy feet’ have kept his career varied

Optometrist Hamza Mussa, aka @TheCrazyOptom, tells OT  about campaigning against racism and discrimination via Instagram and his work as part of the Specsavers Professional Advancement Team

Hospital optometrist at the Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, Jeremy Parkes, discusses a varied career and finding fulfilment in a macular clinic

Optometrist and practice manager of Boots Opticians in Greenford Westway, Lorna Carasco, shares her career journey into optometry

Optometrist and practice owner of Hammond & Parker Opticians, Dipesh Chhatralia, discusses his journey into business ownership and treating the patient the way he would like to be treated