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Optometry

“I believe that we're not just Specsavers - we are lifesavers.”

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Optometry

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Blog

Publish date

07/28/2025

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A career begins with a life-changing moment When Mahnoor Khan joined Specsavers Norton as a pre-reg optometrist, she never imagined her clinical training would be put to the test in such a personal an

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Deepali Modha’s unconventional career journey

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Optometry

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Blog

Publish date

07/25/2025

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When Deepali Modha first qualified as an Optometrist, she never imagined her career would one day take her far beyond the test room. But over the years, she’s carved out a path that’s as inspiri

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From Spain to Republic of Ireland: Danna's story

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Optometry

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Blog

Publish date

07/21/2025

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When Danna Garcia Reyes first began her studies in optometry in Barcelona, she wasn’t sure where the path would lead. Like a lot of students, she chose her degree with curiosity and a want to help oth

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Why I swapped a classroom for a career

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Apprenticeships

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Blog

Publish date

07/10/2025

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Not everyone thrives in a traditional classroom—and Kaydyn Kent is living proof that success doesn’t have to start with a university degree. After a year at college left him uninspired and unsure of

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My 10-year story – with the badges to show for it!

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Optometry

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Blog

Publish date

07/09/2025

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From Optical Assistant to Dispensing Optician and now Trainee Contact Lens Optician, Kerry Berridge has spent the last decade building a fulfilling career at Specsavers – all while raising a family an

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From the test room to the open road: Eleanor’s journey into home visits

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Home Visits

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Blog

Publish date

07/08/2025

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After nearly three decades in optics, Eleanor Hickman knew it was time for a change. But it wasn’t just any change – it was one that would take her out of the test room and into the homes of patients

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From Bolton to Bristol - How Jumanah got her career moving

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Optometry

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Blog

Publish date

06/04/2025

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Jumanah's journey with Specsavers is all about finding the right support and making the most of new opportunities. Despite a bumpy start, she flourished with the help of her amazing team and her own d

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"I wanted something bigger": Anna-Marie's story

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Dispensing

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Blog

Publish date

05/02/2025

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Born and raised in England, Anna-Marie moved to Northern Ireland at 18, unsure of her career path. She dabbled in painting and art, but it wasn’t until she took a receptionist role at an independent o

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From dispensing optician to being her own boss: Verity's story

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Dispensing

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Blog

Publish date

04/28/2025

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Verity's journey from a dedicated dispensing optician to a business owner at Specsavers shines a light on one of the several varied paths a DO (Dispensing Optician) could take with Specsavers. Here,

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Make a difference as a Dispensing Optician at Specsavers

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Dispensing

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Blog

Publish date

04/14/2025

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Rachel Clarke was seven years old when she decided she wanted to be an optician. Why? Because her ultimate hero, her dad, who knew the answers to every question she ever asked, didn’t know how her

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Personal and professional growth: Amy's story

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Dispensing

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Blog

Publish date

04/14/2025

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Amy Griffiths, a dedicated Dispensing Optician at the Swansea Specsavers store, has a life that revolves around her passion for optics and her energetic collie, Aurora. "My life kind of really centres

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