The Silent Exodus: Why 1 in 7 UK Optometrists Are Leaving the Profession
In a startling revelation, recent studies have shown that one in seven UK optometrists are planning to leave the profession
The Undervalued Epidemic In UK Optometry
6/10 optometrists feel completely undervalued at work.
Who cares?
If you walked into any practice right now and lined
"It's normal in optometry." Or Is It? UK Locum Optometry Deep Dive About Our Working Conditions
"It's normal in optometry."
I hear this phrase constantly.
This isn't normal in other
Repetition Leads To Repulse: How To Avoid The Employed UK Optometry Trap
Same room. Same chair. Same questions. Same add ons being pushed… FOR FIVE YEARS
This is the reality for most
UK Optometrists: More Money Or Mellow Moods, Which One?
Optoms seriously believe that more money will buy them respect, autonomy, decent colleagues, work-life balance.
Funny image, I know, hopefully
The 3 Things UK Locum Optometrists Must Choose Between.
Close to home, great timings, high pay.
Pick two.
Employed optometrists are often trapped in this triangle:
LOCATION: "I
Sustainable UK Locum Optometry vs. Burnout Mode - Choose One!
"I'm earning £425+ per day locuming!"
"That's amazing! How do you feel?"
How To Gamify Your UK Optometry Journey
Honestly why do people spend hours playing games? Seems like a huge waste of time, strain on their relationship and
Why Location Can Make or Break Your Income as a UK Locum Optometrist (And 5 things you can do about it)
Most optoms think maximising locum pay is all about what you charge... the hidden truth is: it's where
Mastering the "Off-Slit-Lamp" Exam: The £400 Shortcut For UK Optometrists
Every optometrist has encountered the "challenging" patient: the frail elderly person who cannot lean into the slit lamp,
The Silent King Of UK Optometrists Heart: Is the Volk 90D Still the Lens to Beat in 2025?
In the world of optometry, Volk is a name that feels less like a brand and more like a professional
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