In Focus: Burnout high among optical professionals

A survey has found that 40% of optical practice staff feel worn out at the end of the working day while 54% felt their home life was impacted by work.

Norfolk & Waveney Integrated Care System conducted the survey as part of its #WeCareTogether NHS health and wellbeing programme that is being piloted in the area.

The survey revealed that 7% of staff from optical practices identified as having high or severe burnout levels using the Copenhagen burnout index.

However, burnout in optometry was significantly lower compared to other primary care sectors in Norfolk & Waveney with high or severe burnout levels reported by 25% in pharmacy and dentistry.