Richard Spruce, Vice-Chair of Optometry Scotland, has been featured in a recent piece by Optometry Today, exploring the importance of maintaining balance within the profession.
In the video, Richard reflects on the pressures faced by optometrists, particularly when balancing clinical responsibility with business and personal commitments. He shares his own experience of reaching a point where those pressures became difficult to manage, highlighting the importance of seeking support and prioritising wellbeing.
The piece also emphasises the need for practitioners to take time to recharge, with Richard discussing how hobbies and time with family have played a key role in maintaining that balance. He encourages colleagues across the profession not to “suffer in silence” and to reach out when needed.
This is an insightful and relatable contribution, recognising the realities of modern practice while reinforcing the importance of looking after yourself in order to continue delivering high-quality patient care.
You can watch the full video and read the article here.
Originally published by the Association of Optometrists (AOP).