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2020 has been tough – but that’s no reason not to celebrate our successes, whatever form they’ve taken. As the year that no one was prepared for draws to a close, optometrists from Cornwall to Edinburgh tell us about the achievements they’re most proud of.
Ahmed Ejaz, locum optometrist, West Midlands: taking on a residency and finishing a novel
“This hasn’t been easy. Nobody said it would be, but I’ve kept as positive as possible for my family, friends and the patients that I’ve seen since returning to practice.
“Although locum work has picked up, I decided to take on a residency for the first time in years. Now is as good a time as any. My training and support team have been amazing in welcoming me back to practice.