The Eye Care Advocate

A trusted resource for eye care professionals.

Expert insights for optometrists, students, and the public.
A platform guided by a strategic moral compass and the passion for ensuring eye care excellence

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Tackling clinical isolation and imposter syndrome, together.

The modern clinician often feels isolated between commercial targets and clinical expectations.

I built The Eye Care Advocate Community to create a sanctuary where empathy, resilience and logic lead the way.

Courses. Resources. Networking. Fun.
Building resilient optometrists for modern eye care demands

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Two tiers – catering for students to professionals

The Student Advocate

✓ Access to the Common Room
✓ All Clinical Skill Courses (including Ret Mess to Ret Success)
✓ Video & Image Libraries
✓ Digital ‘History & Symptoms’ Textbook
✓ Plus More (Including live events, cribsheets, win-sharing, badges, recognition and more…

Student Advocate Annual
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Student Advocate Annual

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Student Advocate Monthly
Student Advocate Monthly

Flexible – Cancel Anytime

Best for:
A-Level Students and Undergraduates

The Professional Advocate

✓ All of Student Advocate Tier PLUS
✓ Regular case studies and case history scripts
✓ The “Advocate’s Challenge”, providing ways of improving your soft skills in day to day practise
✓ Additional Clinical Skills Course to Build Trust and Add Value
✓ Priority access to live events

Professional Advocate Annual
(BEST VALUE FOR TIER)
Professional Advocate Annual

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Professional Advocate Monthly
Professional Advocate Monthly

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Best for:
Pre-Registration and CLiP, Newly and Fully Qualified

Both tiers represent excellent value as all stand alone courses are accessible through the above plans

About The Eye Care Advocate

a portrait photograph of Jason Searle BSc(Hons) MCOptom Prof Cert Glauc. It is of a man in his late thirties, with dark brown, short to medium length hair and a relatively short dark brown beard speckled with grey. He is wearing dark plastic glasses and a black and white gingham oxford-style shirt. He is smiling at the camera

Welcome. I’m Jason Searle. After years in the industry, I’ve seen the gap between idealistic theory and the messy reality of practice.

We face unique challenges: clinical isolation, imposter syndrome, and the constant pressure to balance patient care with commercial viability. I’ve faced burnout personally, so I know how heavy that weight can feel. But I also know that we can do better.

We need resilience and integrity to drive change. I built The Eye Care Advocate because, quite simply, “I Care” about “Eyecare.”

This platform and community are here to help you succeed honestly. It is a space to refine your skills and be recognised for the incredible work you do. Join me today, and let’s advocate for our patients,our profession, and each other. Together.

Jason Searle BSc(Hons) MCOptom Prof Cert Glauc.