Career Pathways

Once optometrists have qualified they have the opportunity to develop their interests in specialist aspects of practice such as paediatrics, contact lenses, low vision, and sports vision.  Optometrists can choose to practice in a number of settings for example in independent or private practice, in a hospital eye department or in research or teaching.  We spoke to four optometrists working within completely different areas of the profession about their experiences, the qualities needed to succeed within that sector, and the skills and experience they look for in a new employee.