Glaucoma training at every level
Specsavers’ nationwide programme of glaucoma training and accreditation is paying off, with thousands of staff qualified at every level, ahead of World Glaucoma Week (11 to 16 March).
Inside SpecsaversLearn more about life at Specsavers
Learn more about life at Specsavers
An in-store trainer with her sights set on progression
It was important that Emma found a Specsavers store where she could set out on a long-term career. Emma has her sights set on developing in her optical career and is currently in training to become a Dispensing Optician.
Becoming the ‘GP of the eyes’
There was a large turnout at 100% Optical for one of the show’s main stage presentations, ‘Changing optometry for good’ by Specsavers and ophthalmology partner Newmedica.
Kiki Soteri – ‘How to ascend higher in your optometry career’
Head of optometry development at Specsavers, Kiki Soteri tells us about the all-new career development course for optical professionals – titled Ascend Higher.
Joining up professions at the PAC
Practitioners had the chance to benefit from a truly multidisciplinary approach to learning at this year’s Specsavers Professional Advancement Conference.
From in-store ‘Meet and Greeter’ to qualified Audiologist in just six years
Bethany started her career at Specsavers as an in-store ‘Meet and Greeter’ however quickly decided that she wanted to train to be an Audiologist. Read her full career journey here.
A day in the life of a contact lens optician
We asked contact lens optician Maddy McDonald to describe a typical day in the busy contact lens clinic in Camberley, Surrey.
Make contact – Moving forward to become a contact lens optician
Zara Ghafoor, 22, relocated to further her career as a contact lens optician. Here she tells us why she chose to move from dispensing to contact lenses, and from North East England to the Midlands.
From dispensing to optometry
Specsavers pre-reg Craig Buchanan 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 switching to Optometry.
All-round optometrist – from paediatrics to IP
Meet optometrist, Raimonda Bullaj, on becoming a well-rounded clinician and her ambition to become a practice owner.