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.

More articles by Kimberley Young

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  Providing eye care for patients with dementia

  With Dementia Action Week focusing on the difference between symptoms of dementia and ageing, domiciliary optometrists told OT  about the importance of patient-centred care, and the difference an eye test can make

  • 9 min read

  • Practitioner stories

  Sight test Dementia Primary care Communication
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  SpaMedica introduces new scheme to support patients with disabilities and dementia

  The initiative includes picture books illustrating the patient journey

  • Practitioner stories

  Cataracts Dementia Communication
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  A growing domiciliary demand

  Henry Pitman, chairman of Optimism Health Group, tells OT  about the demographic changes creating opportunities for domiciliary, and some of the hurdles to growth

  • 5 min read

  • Equipment and suppliers
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  Market Sight test Primary care Dementia Feature
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  What I have learned

  “My job is kept interesting by continuing to build my skills”

  Clare Pearce, optometrist and practice director of Pearce and Blackmore Opticians, and Ingrid Patterson, Dementia Friendly communities coordinator, on ensuring accessible eye care and the importance of expanding skills

  • 9 min read

  • Practitioner stories

  Primary care Dementia Practice management Feature