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‘Optometrist’ and ‘optometrist job’ received more than 619,000 monthly searches worldwide

Michelle Hiseman, Career Counsellor at CV Writers, looks at how best to prepare for and answer frequently asked questions.

Locum optometrist, Rebecca Rushton, and learning and development consultant, Trevor Bibic, discuss how locums can up their negotiation game in a post-lockdown world

The guidance includes advice for employers and employees, as well as details of specific AOP contacts for those experiencing discrimination

Farzeen Khan on her journey from discovering optometry accidentally in Nepal to running her own practice on the Isle of Wight

The optical practice, Simon Berry Optometrist, has introduced a technology that offers customised support for visitors with disabilities

Russell Thomas, director and senior consultant at the Diversity Trust, on how practices can fight unconscious bias and foster a culture of learning that works for everyone

Despite government guidance, the AOP has emphasised that optometrists should still feel confident insisting patients wear masks unless they’re legally exempt

The tool is set to help healthcare professionals, including optical practices, to pre-screen patients for COVID-19 symptoms ahead of appointments

The charity announced on its website that doors will officially close on 31 July