Kimberley Young

Senior reporter

Kimberley Young is senior reporter for Optometry Today (OT), covering news and product announcements across the industry and High Street, both online and in the print journal. She also interviews optometry students on their journey into the profession for OT’s A to Optometry articles, and speaks to patients and practitioners for the An optometrist saved my life feature.

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  Professor James Wolffsohn appointed chief scientist of International Myopia Institute

  Wolffsohn takes on the position from Professor Earl L Smith who retires from the role

  • OT news and features
  • Published 01 Jul 2021
  • Kimberley Young

  Optical organisations Myopia Children Appointments
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  Heidelberg Engineering expands Academy team

  Zak Tomlinson joins the company’s education department as clinical application specialist

  • OT news and features
  • Published 29 Jun 2021
  • Kimberley Young

  Equipment and suppliers Imaging OCT Education Appointments
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  AOP appoints new chief executive

  Adam Sampson will join the Association of Optometrists from 14 June

  • OT news and features
  • Published 24 May 2021
  • Kimberley Young

  AOP Appointments Communication
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  NHS chief executive to step down

  Sir Simon Stevens will leave his role on 31 July

  • OT news and features
  • Published 06 May 2021
  • Kimberley Young

  Health services NHS Government Appointments Coronavirus
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  Optometry Wales chair steps down to take on GOC position

  Lisa Gerson began a new role as registrant member to the GOC council on 1 May

  • OT news and features
  • Published 05 May 2021
  • Kimberley Young

  Optical organisations GOC Appointments
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  Nikon Optical UK appoints new managing director

  Described as a “true advocate for independent opticians,” Jill McLellan will move into the managing director role

  • OT news and features
  • Published 28 Apr 2021
  • Kimberley Young

  Equipment and suppliers Appointments Spectacles Market
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  Marcolin introduces new leadership structure for UK and Nordics markets

  The company suggests the new structure will strengthen its position in key European markets

  • OT news and features
  • Published 24 Mar 2021
  • Kimberley Young

  Eyewear and lenses Appointments
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  How is the AOP… changing its Council in 2021?

  The AOP has revised the structure of the Council from 2021, creating new opportunities to represent members. OT  found out more

  • OT news and features
  • Published 02 Feb 2021
  • Kimberley Young

  AOP AOP Council Appointments
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  Marcolin Group appoints marketing communication manager

  The appointment of Roberta Viganò to the role marks a part of the company’s plans for renewal

  • OT news and features
  • Published 22 Jan 2021
  • Kimberley Young

  Eyewear and lenses Spectacles Sunglasses Appointments
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  Inspecs names Steve Tulba as managing director of its Inspecs division

  Mr Tulba will move from his role of chief commercial officer to managing director of the Inspecs division globally, with an oversight of Inspecs USA

  • OT news and features
  • Published 17 Dec 2020
  • Kimberley Young

  Eyewear and lenses Appointments