UK Optometrists - Is The Independent Prescribing (IP) Qualification Worth It?
It’s a question we’ve heard countless times in our profession. After seeing many colleagues put in the time
UK Locum Optometrists: How To Tighten A Loose Volk Lens
Ever felt that sinking feeling when you pick up your trusty Volk lens and hear that tell-tale rattle? It'
90D vs. Digital Wide Field: Which Volk Lens Should You Reach For As A UK Optometrist?
It’s the debate heard in every staff room and CET event across the UK: Which Volk lens is truly
UK Optometrists & Locums: Stop Letting Inflation Erode Your Hard-Earned Savings
For many optometrists in the UK, the "safe" move has always been to stack savings in a high-street
Sole Trader or Limited Company? The Financial Crossroads for UK Locum Optometrists
For a UK locum optometrist earning a standard rate of £300 per day, the decision between becoming a sole trader
UK Locums: The £0 Fundoscopy Lens: How to Save Your Clinic (and Your Sanity)
We’ve all been there. You’re just about to perform fundoscopy, you click open your Volk case, and... it’
UK Locum Optoms: This Is The Most Overlooked Number On The Slip...
We’ve all been there: You’re halfway through a busy clinic, you glance at the autorefractor printout to check
The Retinoscopy Rack: The Missing Tool in the Modern UK Locum Optometry Practice
If you aren't using a retinoscopy rack, you are likely working harder than necessary. Despite being one of
The Best £10 a UK Locum Optometrist Will Ever Spend: Why a Mini Screwdriver Kit is a Game-Changer
You walk into a new practice, ready for a productive day, and the first thing you notice is a wobbly
UK Locum Optometrists: Is Your Near Vision Card Secretly Slowing You Down?
While standard N-point or Times Roman cards have been our go-to for decades, they are often inefficient and can be
Newly Qualified UK Optometrist? Don’t Just Survive Your "Tie-In" Year—Master It.
You’ve done it. You’ve signed the contract, you’re officially a fully qualified UK optometrist, and you’re
Navigating Your Career Path as a Newly Qualified UK Optometrist In 2026
Congratulations on qualifying. You have reached the starting line of a diverse and rewarding profession. However, you are likely noticing
The Newly Qualified UK Optometrist Numbers You MUST Know in 2026
You’ve finally secured your GOC number. The hard part is over, but a new challenge begins: determining your true
Newly Qualified UK Optoms: Don’t Believe the Equipment Hype
Are we newly qualified and convinced we need to remortgage our houses for the latest name-brand kit? That initial worry—
From Burnout to Breaking Point: Why 1 in 2 UK Optometrists Can No Longer Cope
When the General Optical Council (GOC) released its 2024 study, the industry was shaken. The "bombshell" stat was