Student Optometrists, please take a few minutes to answer our latest Pre-Reg survey. Understanding the full impact of the pandemic and its ongoing challenges is a key concern for us at The AOP. Data will help shape our member services and will help us identify these challenges.

Pre-reg Luke McRoy-Jones shared his delight on passing his OSCEs today. “I am absolutely thrilled. This feels like a symbolic moment which represents a cumulation of a lot of hard work." We couldn't agree more.👏Read Luke's pre-reg journey 👉ow.ly/jTMz30rXau6 #OT

Fantastic to take part in the Lord Mayor’s Show yesterday as the The AOP representative of the WCoSpectacleMakers ‘People of Vision’ float. The first Lord Mayor’s Show since 2019, it was an honour to represent eyecare and optometrists at the prestigious London event! #eyecare

Fresh from his OSCE success, newly qualified optometrist, Luke McRoy-Jones reflects on his pre-reg journey, expresses his gratitude to all those that have helped him along the way and discusses his future ambitions. Read more 👉ow.ly/pRx430s1yHX #OT

Optometrist Luke McRoy-Jones shares what he's been up to 100% Optical this weekend. He also mentions The AOP's new campaign, 100% Respect. If you want to find out more about how to get involved feel free to stop by the AOP lounge and talk to a member of staff #100Optical #OT

In our second pre-reg Q&A Holly Leitch, pre-registration optometrist Urquhart Opticians, asks newly-qualified optometrist and The AOP council member, Luke McRoy-Jones, a few questions about getting through the pre-reg year. ⁣⁣#OT ⁣⁣

Loving trying out my new Transitions XTRActive Polarised in the Turkish sun! A great lens option! Many thanks to @NorvilleUK for sorting so swiftly!

A pleasure to be back at University of Plymouth today on behalf of The AOP to meet 1st year optometry students, welcoming them to their new career and outlining the support on offer from the AOP throughout their studies and career! Great to meet you all! OptometryWithPlymUni

A very sad incident for the victim’s family and local Caerphilly community. Sadly, it’s estimated that poor vision causes nearly 3000 casualties per year. As a minimum, mandatory eye exams should be required at licence renewal to keep drivers and the public safe The AOP

👁️🏥 National Eye Health Strategy for England 🧵 this week looks at workforce issues. Currently, ophthalmology is seriously understaffed and is under-utilising available capacity in community optometrists, risking patient's health. Find out how my Bill would help fix that 👇🏿

Fantastic to be at Cardiff Uni Optom Taufik Firmansyah last week for the teaching and assessment days for Low Vision. An insightful couple of days, consolidating the theory of the modules and getting hands on with the low vision kit with patients. Certainly a rewarding area of practice!

Great to make my Maltese TV debut last week on Net TV’s Gimgha b'Gimgha, talking about how I ended up relocating to Malta 🇲🇹

A national and funded scheme for minor eye conditions, utilising the skill of optometrists, would also reduce the workload of GPs. Plus, optometry shared care schemes could significantly reduce pressure on ophthalmology, the busiest hospital outpatient dept Rishi Sunak The AOP

Thank you @OptometryToday for the opportunity to share my story. And thank you for connecting me with an amazing opportunity to relocate to a country I’ve loved for over 15 years 🇲🇹

Ahead of the Spring Budget next week, I have written to the Chancellor to urge him to increase investment in eye health care. The Govt must take urgent action to tackle the eye health emergency. More funding in the NHS for eye health will reduce the backlogs, prevent