Emily McCormick

Deputy editor

Emily McCormick is deputy editor of Optometry Today, where she produces content for both the website and the journal. She has a particular interest in charity and business stories, and is responsible for the In practice section of the journal.

More articles by Emily McCormick

A 100% show

OT speaks to organisers and exhibitors at 100% Optical 2020
- OT news and features
- Pulished 17 Feb 2020
- by Emily McCormick, Laurence Derbyshire
AOP Awards AOP 100% Optical Education CET
Ophthalmic dispensing course returns

The degree course will enrol students at Glasgow Caledonian University in September
- OT news and features
- Pulished 05 Feb 2020
- by Emily McCormick
Optical organisations Universities Education
AOP backs members' opposition to degree apprenticeship introduction

The Association’s chief executive, Henrietta Alderman, confirmed the move having canvassed member feedback online
- OT news and features
- Pulished 21 Nov 2019
- by Emily McCormick
AOP Education Business Multiple Independent Students Universities
CET points offered at joint AAO and WCO event for the first-time

CET and COPE accredited sessions will be available throughout the five day conference
- OT news and features
- Pulished 22 Oct 2019
- by Emily McCormick
Optical organisations Education CET
From optics to audiology

Qualified dispensing optician and hearing aid dispenser at OutsideClinic, Phil Wilson, discusses a varied career that is driven by his enthusiasm for learning
- OT news and features
- Pulished 09 Oct 2019
- by Emily McCormick
Career development Education
Application submitted for a degree apprenticeship in optometry

A pan-sector Trailblazer Group has submitted an application and is now working on the development of an occupational standard
- OT news and features
- Pulished 04 Oct 2019
- by Emily McCormick
Career development Education Multiple Independent Universities
Optometrist becomes first to gain laser surgery qualification

Don Williams successfully completes Royal College of Ophthalmologists’ laser surgery training
- OT news and features
- Pulished 02 Oct 2019
- by Emily McCormick
Practitioner stories Education
Keep on learning, don’t stop

OT speaks to optometrists about lifelong learning and the benefits it brings them
- OT news and features
- Pulished 25 Sep 2019
- by Emily McCormick
Career development Education Independent Feature
Lifelong learning Practice owner reflects on her PhD journey

Optometrist and independent practice owner of Edwards & Walker Opticians, Pretty Basra, talks to OT about her interest in children’s vision, her PhD and balancing work, study and family life
- OT news and features
- Pulished 03 Sep 2019
- by Emily McCormick
Practitioner stories Independent Business Education Children
First optoms graduate in Vietnam

More than 300 students are currently training to become optometrists at two universities in Vietnam
- OT news and features
- Pulished 28 Aug 2019
- by Emily McCormick
Charity Education Patients