It’s the time of year when you and your classmates may all be about to set off on work experience. Have you thought about how to make the most of it? A little thought and preparation will help you learn new skills and enjoy your time. First of all, think about your week ahead. Ask yourself some questions: What do you hope to get out of your work experience placement?What skills would you like to learn?What do you think it…
Rebecca is a vision rehabilitation assistant Have you browsed through the career guides available on this site? Whether you are looking for an entry level role or aiming for a degree, there are lots of careers in eyecare that might appeal to you. New roles added recently With help from eyecare charity SeeAbility, we have recently added two new careers where you can help people with visual impairments make the most of their sight and be as independent as possible.…
May and June are stressful months if you have exams, and anxiety can hold you back from doing your best in your exams. Read on for some simple tips to help you stay on top of anxiety. Remember, it's normal to feel stressed and anxious about exams. Even if your friends and classmates seem calm, they are probably nervous inside. A little bit of adrenaline can help your performance, but you also need some tools to help you stay cool.…
Do you ever wonder how spectacle frames are designed? Students at the Royal College of Art have a chance to take part in an exciting design competition each year, and the winning frames are displayed at the eyewear industry's trade show, 100% Optical. Read on to meet one of this year's finalists. Joyce Addai-Davis What encouraged you to enter the competition and design your first glasses? I never imagined that as a designer I could possibly create eyewear, I thought I…
Do you ever wonder how spectacle frames are designed? Students at the Royal College of Art have a chance to take part in an exciting design competition each year, and the winning frames are displayed at the eyewear industry's trade show, 100% Optical. Read on to meet one of this year's finalists. Erin Yuwei Yang What encouraged you to enter the competition and design your first glasses? I used to be a jewellery designer and obtained a Bachelor's degree. While…
So you are a newly qualified optometrist - or maybe you are on track to qualify soon. It's easy to focus on your pre-reg year and passing your exams but have you thought about what comes next? Read on for ideas for your career and different pathways you could follow, from low vision and paediatrics to research, higher qualifications and owning your own business. You may want to build up your in-practice experience. If you have worked in a multiple,…
Do you ever wonder how spectacle frames are designed? Students at the Royal College of Art have a chance to take part in an exciting design competition each year, and the winning frames are displayed at the eyewear industry's trade show, 100% Optical. Read on to meet one of this year's finalists. Sofia Sanchez What encouraged you to enter the competition and design your first glasses? My practice centres around recycling plastics in my work as a lingerie designer, so…
If you are thinking about a career in ophthalmology, you might be interested in a course from the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology. This three day certificated course is aimed at medical students, junior doctors and others who are interested in ophthalmology as a potential career choice. The online course will be presented by leading consultant ophthalmologists from Moorfields Eye Hospital and leading clinical scientists at the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology. The course will cover current clinical and ground breaking scientific aspects…
Do you ever wonder how spectacle frames are designed? Students at the Royal College of Art have a chance to take part in an exciting design competition each year, and the winning frames are displayed at the eyewear industry's trade show, 100% Optical. Read on to meet one of this year's finalists. What encouraged you to enter the competition and design your first glasses? The competition and brief allowed us to experiment with materials and processes new to us. For…
Do you ever wonder how spectacle frames are designed? Students at the Royal College of Art have a chance to take part in an exciting design competition each year, and the winning frames are displayed at the eyewear industry's trade show, 100% Optical. Read on to meet one of this year's finalists. What encouraged you to enter the competition and design your first glasses? My background is in architecture. When I first got into fashion, I found that accessories, as…