News and features
The latest news, features and insight from across optics
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Yuan Gao is a pre-reg optometrist at Western Eye Hospital, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. OT spoke to Gao about his university experience and how one lecturer helped him to succeed
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Yuan Gao, an international student from northern China, was unable to find a pre-reg placement by the time he graduated in 2020. Here he explains how he’s used the past year to his advantage
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Moorfields pre-reg, Emily Mather, on passing Stage 2 and looking ahead to her OSCE exams
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Qualified dispensing optician and optometry student, Zara Cowell, talks to OT about how her optometry lecturer inspired and supported her throughout her optometry studies
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As AOP membership renewals approach, OT hears more about the services available to support members through their career
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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
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Fresh from his OSCE success, newly qualified optometrist, Luke McRoy-Jones, reflects on his journey and discusses his future ambitions
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John White, AOP interim director of communications, discusses the work behind the AOP’s new online Locum logbook
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Pre-registration optometrist, Aniqa Waqar, shares how a sixth form mentor, a university lecturer and an optometrist inspired and motivated her throughout her optometry studies
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Pre-reg optometrist, Peter Grant, shares insight into selecting your pre-reg and how his supervisors have supported him through his journey