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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