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

Crafted with the individual in mind

Managing director of Silhouette, Perry Moore, tells OT about eyewear in space, promoting sustainability and celebrating 20 years of Titan Minimal Art
- OT news and features
- Pulished 02 Nov 2019
- by Andrew McClean
Eyewear and lenses Spectacles Business Feature
OT focuses on…products for independents

From phoropters to lens solutions, OT takes a look at the latest product launches
- OT news and features
- Pulished 01 Nov 2019
- by Andrew McClean
Eyewear and lenses Products Spectacles Feature
Silmo 2019: 70s styles, vivid colours and precision hinges

OT takes a look at what was launched by eyewear exhibitors at Silmo in Paris
- OT news and features
- Pulished 31 Oct 2019
- by Andrew McClean
Eyewear and lenses Spectacles Sunglasses Products Events
The golden edition

President of Mido, Giovanni Vitaloni (pictured), tells OT how the Italian trade show will be celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2020
- OT news and features
- Pulished 30 Oct 2019
- by Andrew McClean
Optical organisations Events Products Spectacles Sunglasses
“My first few years were spent wearing a white coat”

Retired dispensing optician, Alison Coates, discusses her career with director of Rifkind & Brophy Optometrists, Ben Wilkinson
- OT news and features
- Pulished 30 Oct 2019
- by Andrew McClean
Practitioner stories Customer service Independent Feature
“We all have to take steps to improve”

Eyewear exhibitors at Silmo told OT how they are making their products and processes more sustainable
- OT news and features
- Pulished 30 Oct 2019
- by Andrew McClean
Eyewear and lenses Spectacles Sunglasses Events
“I work with designers and artists to create different frames”

Speaking to OT at Silmo, Tom Davies talks about launches, customisation and Catch London
- OT news and features
- Pulished 30 Oct 2019
- by Andrew McClean
Eyewear and lenses Sunglasses Events
Allergan presents data on treatments for AMD and glaucoma

The company highlighted a potential “first-in-class” treatment for reducing intraocular pressure
- OT news and features
- Pulished 29 Oct 2019
- by Andrew McClean
Research AMD Glaucoma
Brien Holden Vision Institute launches myopia education programme

The courses cover myopia management, handling complex cases and business strategies
- OT news and features
- Pulished 29 Oct 2019
- by Andrew McClean
Optical organisations Myopia Education
“We knew that we needed to change”

CEO of The Vision Foundation, Olivia Curno (pictured), discusses its rebrand, survey findings and strategy to create equal opportunities for people living with sight loss
- OT news and features
- Pulished 28 Oct 2019
- by Andrew McClean
Charity Blind