Episode 26 - Karmelo Modina

In this engaging interview, Karmelo Modina shares his diverse journey through optometry, from clinical practice and research to charity work and entrepreneurship. Discover insights on career flexibility, the importance of continuous learning, and how to find your passion within the profession.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background02:10 Career Overview and Out of the Box Optics05:11 Journey to Becoming an Optometrist08:39 Pre-Registration Experience and Influences10:45 Transitioning from Boots to Academia15:01 Research Challenges and Teaching Opportunities18:48 Future Aspirations and PhD Considerations23:38 The Struggles of Commuting24:37 Transitioning to Locum Work25:43 The Birth of Out of the Box Optics27:09 Navigating Opportunities in Optometry30:38 Experiences in Film and TV Optometry34:11 The Journey of Out of the Box Optics39:58 Becoming a Practice Owner44:20 Charity Work and Volunteering in Greece49:34 0319 (1).mp4ResourcesOut of the Box Optics - https://outoftheboxoptics.com/Optoversity Challenge - https://optoversity.com/Light Without Borders Greece - https://lightwithoutborders.org/Western Eye Hospital - https://www.imperial.nhs.uk/our-services/hospitals/western-eye-hospital guest linksLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/karmelomodina/