Andrew McClean

Senior reporter

Andrew McClean is the senior reporter for Optometry Today, where he produces industry news and features covering the latest from the High Street, as well as products and events. He also produces the Hit List section within the monthly journal and contributes to features.

More articles by Andrew McClean

Optometrists to skydive for mountain rescue team

Sue and Ron Howie are raising money for the service after being involved in the rescue of a fellow mountaineer
- OT news and features
- Pulished 13 Dec 2019
- by Andrew McClean
Practitioner stories Independent Fundraising
“It’s important to look after the gift of sight”

Optometrist at Albert Road Opticians, Deepak Oberai, and his patient, Donald Broughton, discuss a referral to have shrapnel removed from his eye
- OT news and features
- Pulished 11 Dec 2019
- by Andrew McClean
Practitioner stories Sight test Patients Feature
Combining technical expertise and innovative ideas

Marketing director at Zeiss Vision Care UK, Lindsay Filmer, tells OT about meeting changing patient needs, innovation and providing support to practitioners
- OT news and features
- Pulished 05 Dec 2019
- by Andrew McClean
Equipment and suppliers Products Business Feature
Checking it twice

OT ’s senior reporter considers the power of lists as the year-end draws nearer
- OT news and features
- Pulished 05 Dec 2019
- by Andrew McClean
AOP Awards 100% Optical Events
Vision Expo events rebrand for 2020

The 2020 events will feature three new exhibitor areas
- OT news and features
- Pulished 04 Dec 2019
- by Andrew McClean
Optical organisations Events
Genetic testing for myopia

Director of research at Cardiff University, Professor Jeremy Guggenheim, tells OT about devising a genetic test for identifying children at risk of developing myopia
- OT news and features
- Pulished 04 Dec 2019
- by Andrew McClean
Research Myopia Children Patients Genetics
How to discuss alternatives to eye drops with patients

Specialist optometrist at Queen Victoria Hospital, Shruti Malde, details treatment options for glaucoma and what optometrists should be considering
- OT news and features
- Pulished 03 Dec 2019
- by Andrew McClean
Health and wellbeing Glaucoma
Eyewear customers respond to sustainability and personalisation

Price, quality of lenses and weight of frames are the top three drivers for UK customers
- OT news and features
- Pulished 03 Dec 2019
- by Andrew McClean
Optical organisations Spectacles Sunglasses
Improving patient care with MECS

OT visited two practices in Wolverhampton to find out how MECS benefits patients and the reputation of optometry
- OT news and features
- Pulished 03 Dec 2019
- by Andrew McClean, Laurence Derbyshire
High Street Independent Extended services Patients Primary care
The global disparity in eye health

Dr Andrew Bastawrous will present the keynote session at 100% Optical 2020 the final day of the show
- OT news and features
- Pulished 02 Dec 2019
- by Andrew McClean, Laurence Derbyshire
AOP 100% Optical CET Events Education