Students
Free expert advice and resources to support you through your student journey to qualification
This section holds information for student and pre-registration members starting out in their optical careers, including our pre-registration vacancy list, and also on the different career choices available once you’ve graduated, including locuming, hospital optometry, independent prescribing and extended services
Free expert advice and resources to support you through your student journey to qualification
Find expert tips and advice whether in your in pre-registration period or just about to qualify
Optometry offers an exciting range of diverse career choices. Find out more here
Advice on hiring a locum, searching our locum register, and how to advertise your availability on our locum register
Information, resources and advice for a career in hospital optometry
Watch our short vlogs to see members talking about their experiences in their chosen career path
This section explains how we can help if things go wrong at work, and what you need to know about your contractual obligations
The impact of the pandemic on young people’s wellbeing
Find out more about how you can prepare for pre-reg placements, balancing work and study
Read more about how you can prepare for your optometry course