News and features

Pre-registration optometrist at Moorfields Eye Hospital, Emily Mather, discusses seeing an increasing volume of patients and growing her clinical confidence

Huda Hathaf, an AOP student representative moving into third-year at Cardiff University, on the skills she has gained from volunteering

The Optical Benevolent Fund saw its highest number of enquiries last year due to the impact of the pandemic on optical professionals and their families

Pre-reg optometrist, Thaksha Sritaran, discusses the benefits of always having a mini notebook by her side

The time to update the GOC’s requirements for independent prescribers is now, explains the regulator’s director of education, Leonie Milliner

Pre-reg optometrist and AOP Councillor, Luke McRoy-Jones, on being signed off for Stage 1, preparing for Stage 2 and looking ahead to the OSCEs

AOP chairman, Dr Julie-Anne Little, on the rapid innovation in telemedicine and tech, the impact of COVID-19 on the profession, and how independent prescribing is making its mark

With practical experience often hard to secure over the past year, OT  has heard tips for crafting a stand-out application and maximising work experience placements

Recent graduate from Glasgow Caledonian University, Ehsan Khan, on his journey from a work experience placement to studying optometry

Pre-registration optometrist at Julian Davies Opticians, Peter Grant, on in-person assessments, virtual hospital experiences and looking ahead to the OSCEs