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First hospital-based pre-registration optometrist in Wales approaches qualification

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board has announced that Wales’ first hospital-based pre-registration optometrist has entered her final year of training to become a fully qualified optometrist, describing it as 'a groundbreaking milestone in NHS Wales' and a 'testament to the steps being taken to enhance patient care and provide specialised optometry services in hospital settings'.

You can find out more about the role of Emily Taylor, a former volunteer with Sight Cymru and Eye Clinic Liaison Officer, here.