Education – Careers in Eyecare

Dispensing optician, Education, For students, Optometrist, Students, Study, T Levels 10 April 20259 April 2025 Kaye McIntosh

Opportunities in optics for sixth form

A pioneering optical care course is opening career opportunities for Year 12 and 13 students. Aston University Sixth Form, in Birmingham, is the first college in the UK to have learners studying T Level optical care, says assistant principal Ruth Mercy. The two-year course, equivalent to an A Level, is designed for students who want to pursue a career in the sector. Ruth says: ‘It provides valuable insights into different optical roles, provides placements in optometry practices, visits and guest…

Apprenticeships, Careers in eyecare, Day in the life, Dispensing optician, Education, Eye clinic liaison officer, For students, For teachers, Looking for work, Orthoptist, Students, Study, Work 21 March 202521 March 2025 Kaye McIntosh

What’s next after school or college?

If you are in Year 13, it can feel like everyone is asking what you plan to do next. Where does your future lie? It feels like the pressure is on and you have to know what you want to do for the rest of your life. Don't worry. You have time to explore your options and there’s plenty of help and information out there. Finding the right career There’s lots of ways to find ideas and explore whether they…

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…

Careers in eyecare, Education, For students, Students, Study 21 November 202421 November 2024 Kaye McIntosh

Top tips – filling in your UCAS form

Applying to university can be nerve-wracking and completing the UCAS form is one of the most daunting elements. Don’t leave it to the last minute! There’s so much information to provide and so many choices to make, you need time to plan carefully. Here are some top tips to help your application stand out. Check the deadlines Make sure you know your school’s or college’s deadlines and work back from those dates so that you have time to find all…

Careers in eyecare, Dispensing optician, Education, For Employers, For students, Study, Study online 31 October 20245 November 2024 Kaye McIntosh

Take your interest in child eyecare to new heights

New masters’ level professional certificate in paediatric eyecare Eyecare practitioners can take their interest in children’s health to new heights with the first Level 7 qualification from the Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO). The equivalent of a masters’ degree, the professional certificate in paediatric eyecare offers advanced skills and knowledge in different aspects of the field, including myopia management -- which can protect sight and prevent it from worsening. The flexible, CPD-accredited course will be delivered part-time online, with…

Awards, bursaries and scholarships, Education, For students, Students, Study 31 October 20245 November 2024 Kaye McIntosh

Every little helps – extra funding for eyecare students

Extra funding for students on eyecare courses is available from the Spectacle Makers’ Charity. The bursary scheme has helped more than 120 people on degree and diploma courses leading directly to a career in eye healthcare care, including: dispensing optics optometry orthoptics ophthalmic imaging allied subjects nurses studying for MSc programmes in clinical ophthalmic practice, or primary care ophthalmology guidance for nursing The scheme is competitive – fewer than one in ten applicants are successful. It's not about polish The…

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…

Careers in eyecare, Day in the life, Education, For students, For teachers, GCSEs, Looking for work, Optical assistant, Work 18 October 202419 November 2024 Kaye McIntosh

Day in the life – optical assistant Emily is on her way to a bright future

Emily Steele works for Edmonds & Slatter Opticians in Leicestershire and has just completed the optical assistant course with ABDO College Why did you choose an optical career? I’d started to need glasses a few years before and realised my idea of how glasses were supposed to look was totally out of date. I noticed how much of a fashion statement they are now. I’d previously worked in a pharmacy. I wanted to stay in healthcare but have something more…

Apprenticeships, Careers in eyecare, Dispensing optician, Education, For Employers, For students, For teachers, Study, Work 24 September 202425 September 2024 Kaye McIntosh

Earn while you learn – Level 6 apprenticeships launched

There’s a new way to train as a dispensing optician (DO) and earn while you learn with the launch of Level 6 apprenticeships, equivalent to a degree. DOs advise on, fit and supply the most appropriate spectacles after taking account of each person’s visual, lifestyle and vocational needs. They can take further training to fit contact lenses. The first intake started in September and the next group of learners will begin their courses a year later. The 2025 starters will…

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