Bringing Your Clinical Future into Focus

Welcome to the Students’ Corner, your dedicated space within The Eye Care Advocate. This hub is designed for you—the next generation of eye care professionals. Whether you’re in your first year of university or on the home stretch of your Scheme for Registration, my goal is to provide resources that support and inspire you on your journey. You are a valued part of this community, and I’m thrilled to have you here.

Here’s a look at what you can find:

Insightful Articles

Dive into a growing library of articles written to support you at every stage of your training. These posts go beyond textbook learning, offering everything from practical study tips and exam strategies to advice on enhancing your clinical performance and communication skills. I aim to provide content that offers real-world value for trainee optometrists looking to build a solid foundation for their careers.

The Skill Centre

This is one of the most popular areas on the site, designed to help you master the core clinical techniques you’ll use every day in practice. Each guide breaks down a key skill, from fixation disparity to Goldmann tonometry. There is also a dedicated quiz to test your understanding.

This resource is built to give aspiring and current trainee optometrists the confidence to excel in a clinical setting. Access to the Skill Centre is completely free, but it does require a quick sign-up.

Pre-Registration Vacancy Assistance

Finding the right placement is a crucial step, and this section is here to help. While direct vacancies I can share are intermittent, I use this space to post any UK pre-registration opportunities that come my way.

More importantly, I provide curated links to other trusted sources and platforms where vacancies are frequently advertised. My hope is that this page can serve as a valuable launchpad for trainee optometrists as you seek out that all-important pre-reg position and begin your professional career.

I hope you find these resources helpful. This corner of the website will continue to grow and evolve with you in mind.