Reflective practice in optometry education

Reflective practice is not explicitly discussed in the published optometry literature. Despite evidence of reflective activities, the limited discussion surrounding their effectiveness suggests that students may be unaware that they are being trained for this skillset. While there are growing interests in reflective practice, its implementation remains implicit and under-evaluated. To ensure that students are intentionally and effectively trained in this critical competency, further research is needed to explore its application, impact, and integration within optometry education.