Regulation and the law
Watch our video and read FAQs explaining how students can avoid common mistakes and keep your career on track
Education library
Take a look at OT's Education library, where you can access archived CPD and CET articles, practice team resources, and skills guides covering 31 topic areas
The AOP and your university
Find out who your 2025 - 2026 student representatives are, and when we visit your university
University survival guide
Our tips for getting the most out of your time as an optometry student, compiled with the help of our student, pre-reg and lecturer Councillors
The student voice
Find out how we listen to and represent optometry students, and how you can share your views with us
Career inspiration and advice
Find out about the career paths available to optometrists on qualification, and the support we offer through your pre-registration placement
“Without the AOP, I don’t know where I would be”
One member shares their experience of being the subject of a fitness to practise investigation – and the learnings they hope others can take away from their case
Preparing for your pre-reg year
Pre-registration optometrist vacancies
Discover the latest pre-registration opportunities across the UK
Pre-reg register
Student and pre-reg members can use our free Pre-reg register to list their availability for a pre-reg placement, for employer members looking for pre-regs to search
Tips for pre-registration applicants
Guide to applying for a pre-registration optometrist placement from optometrist Hassnain Safdar
Understand your pre-reg contract
Our bespoke query service helps you understand your pre-registration contract