The Eye Care Advocate
Championing the Future of Eye Care
Empowering eye care professionals with curated resources, mentorship, and a community that champions your professional growth from undergraduate student to practice.
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Articles, clinical tips and career navigation for the modern eye care professional.
Your Eye Care Journey, Supported by a Powerful Community
Connect with fellow eye care professionals, access mentorship from qualified practitioners, and explore a growing library of resources built to help you thrive. From day one through to qualification and beyond, we are with you every step of the way.
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Curated Resources and Courses
From interactive simulators to full-form courses to help tackle the challenging aspects of your career. -
Peer Mentorship Network
Connect with experienced optometrists, dispensing opticians and other eye care professionals for guidance and support. -
Build Professional Value
Understand the nuances of the role and how you can work on building your professional, clinical and commercial value. -
Digital Access to 'History and Symptoms: The Eye Examination'
Your membership provides digital access to The Eye Care Advocate’s book on taking a case history and the insights it can provide. RRP on Amazon £16.99. -
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Wellbeing resources, motivation, live events, and more.
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The Eye Care Advocate Community Membership
Created by Jason Searle, Optometrist & Educator
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Master the art of the streak with pro tips to fix your mistakes and find clinical success.
Go beyond the acronym to master pupil reactions and nail your clinical assessments.
Building a Career, Not Just a Degree. Guidance on university life and clinical placements.
Digital access to the book “History and Symptoms: The Eye Examination” (RRP £16.99).
Step by step clinical breakdowns of the rare, the complex, and the unusual.
Practical scripts and clinical guides to help you master the art of the eye exam.
A space to simulate techniques to cement understanding, including Cover Test, Motility, and LogMAR practice.
For information regarding contact lens brands, fitting guides, and calculators.
A handy directory of the organisations and charities that support our profession and our patients.
Real talk, clinical support, and a proper brew for optometrists at every stage of the journey.
Study support, clinical tips, and a bit of a breather for the next generation of optometrists.
Livestreams, guest lectures, and social meet ups to keep you connected and inspired.
A place to celebrate the small victories and big breakthroughs that keep us all moving forward.
Master the professional skills and emotional intelligence that turn a good clinician into a great one.
A bit of perspective and encouragement to help you stay motivated in and out of the testing room.
Discover the people proving that optometry is far more than just lens one or lens two.
Weekly habits and small challenges to help you thrive in clinic and earn your Advocate badges.
A selection of questions and quizzes to test your knowledge and understanding.
Daily optometry brain teasers for a quick mental break between clinics.
Discounts and special offers to help your membership pay for itself.
Honest support and a quiet word for when the job feels heavy and you need a bit of backup.
A growing collection of clinical graphics, videos, assets, and animations to bring your teaching to life.
Essential facts and quick-reference guides to help you master the key topics of optometry.
Building a Supportive, Thriving Future
The journey from the lecture theatre to the testing room (and into the realities of modern, autonomous practice) is one of the most challenging transitions you will make. Built by optometrist and educator Jason Searle, this community bridges the gap between clinical theory and reality.
Founder of The Eye Care Advocate. Jason has worked in eye care since 2008 and has been working as a qualified optometrist since 2014. His work spans most areas within optometry.