John White

Editor and deputy communications director

John White is the editor of Optometry Today (OT), where he focuses on developing content for the journal and the website. Readers with ideas for articles and news stories, as well as letters for OT’s Letters page, are encouraged to get in touch.

John is also deputy director of communications for the AOP, and his background is in STEM publishing.

More articles by John White

Imran Hakim scoops national business prize

The optometrist and business leader is recognised as a Scale-Up Entrepreneur of the Year at the EY Entrepreneur of the Year awards
- OT news and features
- Pulished 14 Nov 2019
- by John White
Practitioner stories Multiple Business Awards
Pioneering UK ophthalmology teams recognised

Ophthalmology Honours celebrate outstanding work carried out by multi-disciplinary teams
- OT news and features
- Pulished 25 Mar 2019
- by John White
Practitioner stories Awards
Alcon debuts the iLux MGD treatment system at SECO 2019

The contact lens manufacturer on its latest dry eye treatment and spin-out plans
- OT news and features
- Pulished 13 Mar 2019
- by John White
Contact lenses Awards
OT recognised in international editorial and design competition

Journal’s December 2017 front cover receives ‘honourable mention’ from judging panel
- OT news and features
- Pulished 06 Sep 2018
- by John White
AOP Awards
Optometrists recognised at ophthalmology awards

Work of UK-based multi-disciplinary teams in ophthalmology is celebrated at awards ceremony
- OT news and features
- Pulished 29 Dec 2017
- by John White
Practitioner stories Awards
Singing about success

It is the time of year to take stock – and remember to celebrate our achievements
- OT news and features
- Pulished 07 Dec 2017
- by John White
AOP Awards Awards
Professional volunteers celebrated

VAO honours optometrists who have made outstanding contributions to the charity
- OT news and features
- Pulished 26 Oct 2016
- by John White
Charity Events Awards
Optometrist Peter Hong recognised

Welsh-based optometrist Peter Hong receives MBE for services to optometry
- OT news and features
- Pulished 07 Jan 2016
- by John White
Practitioner stories Awards