In 10 years as a domiciliary optometrist, Nicolas had never had a pre-reg optometrist accompany him to experience the sector first-hand. But that all changed in March when Shakirah Hanafi did a placement with him. Nicolas explains: ‘I’ve | more
Specsavers shares pre-reg guide industry-wide
A newly revamped student and pre-reg guide has been made accessible to all trainee optometrists, regardless of where they work. The new study guide, called Optometry Essentials, is focused on the College of Optometrists’ Scheme | more
Biggest ever Specsavers roadshow delivers training ‘from Padawan to Jedi’
Attendee numbers at Specsavers’ CET roadshow have continued to grow for the fifth year in a row, particularly amongst dispensing opticians. A total of 2,050 optometrists, dispensing opticians and contact lens opticians attended the series of regional | more
Top 5 things that are most important to an optometry student
I’ve always wanted to have a career as an optometrist as I find the profession both stimulating and challenging. It enables me to contribute to society by improving people’s vision on a daily basis. And | more
From mentee to mentor – Charlotte Wisdom flourishes as a pre-reg supervisor
Charlotte Wisdom, lead optometrist at Specsavers Ringwood, had considered a career as a science teacher when she was a teenager – so the idea of becoming a pre-registration supervisor was very appealing. She is currently | more
Blog – The new wave – a summer of pre-reg
August can be seen as “pre-registration optometrist month”. Like many practices, we will soon welcome a new pre-registration student, fresh from University and our existing pre-registration student prepares for her OSCEs. I vividly remember my | more
From dispensing to optometry
Two-degrees Craig – Specsavers pre-reg Craig Buchanan (above left) is a well-qualified man: he has TWO degrees. Craig, who’s currently doing his pre-registration placement at Specsavers’ Aberdeen store, gained a BSc in Ophthalmic Dispensing before | more
Two’s company – a closer working relationship than most pre-reg
It’s great to have a close working relationship, but this married pair of pre-reg who embarked on the dispensing optician to optometry conversion course have a closer relationship than most | more
Aim higher with Specsavers’ industry-leading pre-reg programme
Before during and after your pre-reg year, the Specsavers Early Careers team will help prepare you to be an excellent optometrist, not just to pass a degree. The undergrad programme focuses on personal growth, with workshops to help you in your journey. | read more
Go west – Dr Josie Forte on why the South West is a great choice for pre-registration optometrists
Dr Josie Forte, director of the Plymouth group of Specsavers stores (optical stores Marsh Mills, Armada Way, Plymstock and Saltash, plus Specsavers Audiologists in the city centre), has a full schedule. As well as being a | more
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