BSc(Hons)
Mr Ben Hunt studied BSc (Honours) Optometry at Plymouth from 2018 – 2021, then going on to work in as an optician and then joining Optical Express in 2023. Ben is trained as a refractive optometrist and surgery support optometrist and is currently doing a post-graduate diploma in independent prescribing and undergoing YAG capsulotomy training.
Ben joined Optical Express in October of 2023, and was looking to move out of core practice. Optical Express offered lots of additional training and qualifications and more exciting job roles with opportunities for development.
On a day-to-day basis, Ben performs pre-operative consultations and post-operative management for laser eye and lens replacement surgery. Along with this, he completes sight tests, contact lens checks and surgery support on the day of surgery. Shortly, he will start YAG capsulotomy procedures.
Ben’s favourite part about his role is the continuity of care and being able to see the same patients during consultation, follow ups leading to the day of the surgery, surgery support prep on the day of surgery and post-operative management up until discharge. He feels lucky to be able to follow the patient through the whole journey.