An Optometry degree does not mean you have to be an Optometrist.
Dr Keyur Patel is an award winning optometrist who often gets bored with what he is doing. In this Podcast he talks to his friends and colleagues about their professional journeys in the eyecare world and the steps they have taken to get to where they are today.
He talks to people in all aspects of the eyecare world, and discusses what they like, have not liked, what makes them stay and why and how did they leave.
An Optometry degree does not mean you have to be an Optometrist.
Dr Keyur Patel is an award winning optometrist who often gets bored with what he is doing. In this Podcast he talks to his friends and colleagues about their professional journeys in the eyecare world and the steps they have taken to get to where they are today.
He talks to people in all aspects of the eyecare world, and discusses what they like, have not liked, what makes them stay and why and how did they leave.
In this engaging conversation, Francesca Marchetti shares her journey as a self-employed independent optometrist, discussing her professional identity, the importance of networking, and the impact of COVID-19 on her practice. She emphasizes the significance of building rapport with patients and reflects on the pros and cons of self-employment in optometry. Francesca also offers valuable advice for new graduates and shares her aspirations for the future as she contemplates retirement.