The AOP's new five-year strategy paints an exciting picture of where optometry is heading. But is your current role keeping pace? We explore what the roadmap means for optometrists, from career development and AI to community eye care and the questions worth asking if you're considering your next move.

Public confidence in optometry is on the rise, with more people choosing their optometrist as the first place to go for eye care. But the latest GOC research also highlights ongoing inequalities in access. We explore what the findings mean for practices, professionals and the future of eye care.

The interview isn't just their chance to assess you - it's your chance to assess them. Here are 10 questions every optical assistant should ask before saying yes to the wrong practice.

If you’re an NHS audiologist, your skills are more transferable than you might think. This guide explains what private audiology really looks like, how your experience translates, and the practical steps to move with confidence — so you can decide what’s right for your career.

Your CLiP experience does more than tick a box. It builds the confidence, clinical judgement, and real-world insight that employers value — and helps you move faster toward the areas of optometry that interest you most.

Join us as we explore 4 realistic ways dispensing opticians can upskill and progress their careers – from becoming a CLO to leadership or optometry – all while boosting pay and impact.