Professionals are patient

Most optical professionals were found to be of patient, caring and relaxed character at a colourful Independents Day.

In a poll by behavioural psychologist Andy Edwards at the event, 40 per cent of eye care workers viewed themselves as patient - symbolised by the colour green.

Meanwhile, 24 per cent considered themselves of 'yellow' character, meaning they were sociable and dynamic, with 23 per cent red, or competitive, demanding and determined.

This left 13 per cent opting for the blue typology, meaning they were cautious, precise and deliberate.

'We are a mixture of all four really, and forming good relations is about valuing those differences,' Edwards said.