A levels – Careers in Eyecare

A levels, Careers in eyecare, Education, For students, For teachers, Orthoptist, Students, Study, Work 2 January 20252 January 2025 Kaye McIntosh

Six reasons to choose an eyecare career in… orthoptics

Orthoptists are the experts in diagnosing and treating defects in eye movement and problems with how the eyes work together, called binocular vision. This field offers a fascinating and rewarding career. Make a real difference Orthoptics lets you change lives every day. Imagine the dramatic impact of helping children see clearly for the first time, or fixing a patient’s double vision. Cutting-edge science If you’re fascinated by how the body and brain work together, orthoptics is for you. It combines…

A levels, Education, Exams, For students, GCSEs, Students, Study, Study online 20 December 202420 December 2024 Kaye McIntosh ADHD, dyslexia, exam, flashcard, neurodiverse, neurodiversity, pomodoro, revise, revision, study

How to revise, survive and thrive

If you struggle with revision, then try some of these tips and tricks. They could make all the difference! Get started If you put things off, the Pomodoro method can help. Set a timer for 25 minutes – even the most reluctant procrastinator can usually manage such a short period. Then take a five minute break. Start another 25 minute session. If you do four of these in a row, each time followed by a break, you can then have…

A levels, Careers in eyecare, Day in the life, For students, Orthoptist 10 December 20249 December 2024 Kaye McIntosh

A day in the life – the orthoptist

Alis Sejourne is lead orthoptist for neuro-ophthalmology and adults with learning difficulties at the Royal London Hospital, Barts Health trust What do you do? How did you start your career? I diagnose and manage eye movement disorders, visual field defects and binocular vision or visual development problems, such as amblyopia (lazy eye) and strabismus (squint). I had nine months of hospital placements throughout the three-year degree course in orthoptics. I started my career at King’s College Hospital, and progressed to…

A levels, Careers in eyecare, For students, Optometrist, Students, Study, Work 27 November 202426 November 2024 Kaye McIntosh

Six reasons to choose a career in optometry

Optometrists are skilled health professionals, qualified to carry out sight tests, identify eye health problems, prescribe spectacles and contact lenses and even treat some eye conditions. 1. Make a difference Optometry is a rewarding career, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives. You’ll diagnose sight problems and identify health issues – you could even save someone’s sight. Getting the right prescription can be life-changing, helping young people succeed at school, older people stay independent and everyone in…

A levels, Education, For students, Students, Work 28 October 202427 October 2024 Kaye McIntosh

How a mentor could help you succeed

As you take the first steps to working life, you need to think about what your passion is. What motivates you? Is it caring, or financial rewards? Getting swift results or building long-term relationships? Consider your personality and skills and research which careers fit best. What lifestyle, salary and work/life balance would you like? A mentor – someone who has already established their career – can help you find the answers to those questions and more. Building a relationship With…

A levels, Apprenticeships, Careers in eyecare, Dispensing optician, Education, Exams, For students, For teachers, Optical assistant, Optometrist, Students, Study 15 August 202423 August 2024 Kaye McIntosh A Levels, abdo college, ABDO Level 6 Diploma, anglia ruskin, apprentice, bradford college, City & Islington College, clearing, dispensing optician, Glasgow Caledonian University, optical assistant, optometrist, optometry, UCAS, university

A level results day – what’s next?

Today's one of the most stressful dates for many students. It may feel like disaster if you don’t get the grades for your chosen course, but there are options. Universities still want you – more than 50,000 students find their places through Clearing every year. Many more choose apprenticeships, internships, gap years, or go straight into work. How Clearing works Universities fill spaces that are still available after results day via Clearing, matching students with places. This year the system…

A levels, Apprenticeships, Careers in eyecare, Day in the life, Looking for work, Optical assistant, Work 30 July 202429 July 2024 Kaye McIntosh

A day in the life – the clinical technician

Isabel Nibbs is a clinical technician at Specsavers in Crowborough, East Sussex Why did you choose an optical career? After finishing my A-Levels I was inspired by friends and family working in the eyecare sector. As a long-term customer of Specsavers, I thought it would be a great place to work. Being part of a team launching a new store – we opened in November 2022 – has empowered me to become more confident in how I am with our…

A levels, Education, For students, Students, Study 28 June 202427 June 2024 Kaye McIntosh

Everything you need to know about the EPQ

The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) is a standalone qualification, designed to develop students beyond the usual Level 3 course and to prepare you for university or your future career. It's worth half an A-level. You choose your own topic and title, with guidance from teachers. This is an independent project, a chance to really dig deeply into an area that interests you. What is an EPQ? The EPQ can be: a dissertation – a 5,000 to 6,000-word piece of writing…

A levels, Apprenticeships, For students, Students, Study 17 June 20246 June 2024 Antonia Chitty

After college, what next?

If you are in the lower sixth or your first year at college, tutors and parents may be asking you what you plan to do next. It feels like the pressure is on and you have to have a plan for the rest of your life ... but don't worry. There are lots of options available to you and you have time to choose what you'd like to do. The number of apprentices is rising. An apprenticeship is a great…

A levels, Apprenticeships, Careers in eyecare, Education, For students, For teachers, Study, Work 12 June 202412 June 2024 Kaye McIntosh

Six reasons to be a vision scientist

Ophthalmic and vision science is a little-known career, but one that offers you a great future. These specialists assess the structure and function of the eye and the visual system. They are experts in disorders of vision, eye diseases and the visual pathway. This is a great choice for many reasons. Our top six are: 1. Combine science and technology with people skills You need to be able to help and reassure patients and work with the wider, multidisciplinary healthcare…

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