"PRE-REG HAS GIVEN ME A GREATER APPRECIATION OF THE ROLE THAT OPTOMETRISTS PLAY IN PEOPLE'S LIVES": As OT's 2023-2024 pre-reg contributors approached their OSCEs, they shared what they have learnt in their first year of optometry practice.

This article, titled "PRE-REG HAS GIVEN ME A GREATER APPRECIATION OF THE ROLE THAT OPTOMETRISTS PLAY IN PEOPLE'S LIVES," features interviews with pre-registration optometrists who are about to take their OSCEs. They discuss their experiences and what they have learned during their first year of optometry practice. The contributors express gratitude for the opportunity to work with patients and gain specialized knowledge. They also mention their future plans, including further qualifications and research-based careers. The article highlights the importance of optometrists in improving patients' lives and the need for greater awareness of the profession's scope. [Extracted from the article]