Optometrist Sarah Morgan takes to local radio

Optometrist Sarah Morgan went on BBC Radio Lancashire’s John Gillmore show last month to inform listeners about the profession.

Morgan likened the clinical role of a high-street OO to that of a paramedic due to their ability to detect general health conditions, such as diabetes, through an eye exam.

She told listeners: ‘The role of optometrist is quite paramedical. In optometry you care for probably the most relied upon sense that humans' have – sight. A lot of general health issues can be picked up from testing the eye.’

She also addressed the misconceptions she said she had encountered surrounding optometrists’ training and qualification.