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Monday 21 January 2019

Pre-Reg



A pre-registration year with Matheson Optometrists?

My name is Erica and I'm currently pre-reg here at Matheson Optometrists. I'm in the early stages of pre-reg but can not believe the amount of experience I have already gained.

Training at a Matheson practice is a pre-reg like no other. The patient care is what brings optometry to life and is just how I imagined practice life to be while studying at University. Having a supervisor with IP (independent prescribing) has meant we care, treat and monitor a lot of pathology in house. Patients can be treated or prescribed for during clinic, with others referred to closely linked hospitals.

There are a few practices within the group and we work between a mix of them all. Meaning no two days are ever the same. They are fast paced clinics, which often require you to think on your feet and be ready for new challenges. We manage RGP patients, BV problems, pathology and are also involved in glaucoma monitoring schemes.

Within the first few months of testing, I've checked pressures on a patient with the Goldmann tonometer. Practiced my Gonioscopy skills with the other optometrists. Removed an ingrown eyelash and seen lots of interesting cases and OCT's first hand. The qualified Optometrists are always sharing more complicated cases for us to learn and discuss.

If this sounds like the pre-registration experience you would love then please email your CV and a covering letter to Andrew at amatheson@matoptom.com. Tell us what you enjoy about Optometry and why you think you'd be a good fit. There is always something new to be learnt, so it's key you are looking to develop yourself as an optometrist and hone your skills.



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