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As optometry graduate Nikki Sharma prepares to begin her pre-reg year at Boots Opticians, she shares her journey navigating applications and interviews that got her to this point

University of Manchester academics share their views on the GOC's latest ESR consultation findings

Pre-reg optometrist, Olympia Haralambous, shares insight into why she opted to complete her pre-reg in the hospital setting and how she secured a placement

Pre-reg optometrist, Josie Evans, on the calm before the OSCE as she reflects on a successful Stage 2 and prepares for the final exams

Pre-reg optometrist at Specsavers Daventry, Bhargavi Zinzuwadia, shares her experience of the pre-reg period to date as she prepares for the OSCEs

Married couple complete their pre-reg together

Pre-reg optometrist, Bhargavi Zinzuwadia, on what to expect during Stage 2

Optometrist and partner of Opticare Opticians, Shaimil Shah, on the benefits of practising in an independent setting

New education standards may “overarch” current requirements from September this year

Pre-reg optometrist, Josie Evans, discusses how she is currently trying to improve adapting her communication skills as she faces Stage 2 of the pre-reg year