Surgery observation at Glasgow Uni

Optometry students at Glasgow Caledonian University were given the chance to participate in a series of clinical observation days at Optical Express’s clinic in Glasgow as part of a new programme giving student optometrists experience of modern surgical practice.

Students had the chance to hear from clinicians, including specialist refractive optometrists, undertaking a variety of multi-disciplinary roles within community eye care. They also discussed the importance of sustainability in eye care and agreed that clinicians had a role in explaining to patients the environmental impact of vision correction options.

Optical Express has begun work on expanding the programme to other optometry schools in universities across the UK.