Spending three years working as an optometrist for a high street optical retailer had left Hirra wanting more from her working life. She felt she’d gone as far as she could, which led her to consider Optical Express for her next move.

We have an excellent clinical support team who are available to offer any further guidance we may require throughout the day, and I get to work alongside our experienced ophthalmologists and see a range of patients.

Having started out in research before moving on to nuclear physics, Paul made a complete career change to work in optics. A store director for a large optical multiple’s domiciliary division for 2½ years, his recent move to Optical Express had to be delayed for several months when he moved house and his wife had a baby in quick succession

I began my career with Optical Express in 2007, where I joined the company as an optical assistant in our East Kilbride branch. I was able to work there at weekends whilst I completed my final year of Optometry at Glasgow Caledonian University.

I started my Optical Express career in 2011 as a part time inbound advisor whilst working toward a bachelor’s degree in Media and Communications. Working in the contact centre in Glasgow was perfect

For me, the process for joining Optical Express was speedy and streamlined. The initial discussions were worked over 2 stages

After 6 years of high street optometry, I was starting to get a little bored. My days merged into one auto-pilot script of "Better one, or two?" I felt like I needed a new challenge.

I started in 2012 as a second year Optometry student, completing summer placement in the Liverpool store

I’ve always had a focus on bettering my clinical skills. As an Optometrist, being able to help patients with all kinds of issues is incredibly important to me.

In 2007, I started my Optical Express journey and in the years since then I’ve never looked back.

Nine years ago, I made the move from Northern Ireland to join Optical Express in Edinburgh as an Optometrist. That kick-started my long career with the company.

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February 2017 saw me take the first step on my Optical Express journey. I was looking for my next challenge and what can be more exciting than joining a company with unlimited possibilities?

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