**5. Conclusions**

In summary, it is important that undergraduate educators ensure that Optometrists in training are fully aware of the issues relating to current practice and that they carefully consider the direction of their career progression. The Place Model may be an opportunity to discuss with Optometry students these issues and highlight the choices that are available on graduation to ensure that we maintain highly skilled and caring professionals that provides high quality eyecare for the public.

**Author Contributions:** Both authors J.F.M. and K.B. contributed to all aspects of the study including the design, data collection and preparation of the manuscript for publication.

**Funding:** This research received no external funding.

**Conflicts of Interest:** The authors declare no conflict of interest.
