The Optometric Adviser to the Scottish Government explains how community practice has informed her career.
WHO? Dr Janet Pooley
CURRENT JOB? Optometric Adviser to the Scottish Government
WHERE? Edinburgh
My mum worked in the head office of a large optometric company, which gave me the idea. I was also interested in science at school.
Working with patients. Seeing people over a long period of time and supporting them when things became difficult was rewarding.
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Speaker(s): Sam Armstrong
MILLIONS of Brits could be suffering from eye problems dubbed ‘coronavision’ after feeling that their sight deteriorated during lockdown, according to a study for the College of Optometrists.
We've issued advice to help the general public look after their eyes during lockdown.