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.
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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.
Optical Assistants: Customer focus in a frontline role
At Specsavers, the focus is on providing customers with the best level of service in a welcoming and up-to-date store environment.
Optical Assistants: Become part of the team
As a key member of our store retail teams, our Optical Assistants work as part of a close-knit group of individuals on a bustling shop floor.
Working as a Retail Partner at the age of 26 – Jamie’s story
At 18 he was a TV Presenter for Scottish Television, now he’s running his own Specsaverss store as a Retail Partner. Read Jamie’s career journey here.
Specsavers is the best training ground you’ll have and the support is unimaginable
Lisa qualified as an optometrist in 2013, 3.5 years later she is running her own store with Specsavers, read her career journey here.
From Saturday girl to store director
When Trisha Patel was 15 years old and being fitted for contact lenses at Specsavers’ High Wycombe branch, a chance remark changed the course of her life.
Day in the life of a pre-reg with Lily Traynor
‘For anyone considering a career in optometry, go for it, but prepare to face a challenge! Optometry is a growing profession and Specsavers help to support that.’ Read Lily’s story here.