Laurence Derbyshire

Video production editor

Laurence is video production editor at Optometry Today (OT), where he produces videos on a wide range of optical-rated topics. He is also involved in the production of OT's CET videos and the AOP's popular 60 second guides. You also might spot him lurking at the back of events with a camera.

More articles by Laurence Derbyshire

Speaking to patients about sight loss

Optometrist and clinical researcher at the National Institute for Health Research, Jasleen Jolly, shares advice on communicating effectively with people with low vision sight loss
- OT news and features
- Pulished 01 Jan 2019
- by Emily McCormick, Laurence Derbyshire
Business management Sight test Patients Communication Low vision Feature
Confidence in cosmetics

Imogen Taylor tells OT about how a cosmetic lens service made “the world of difference” after she lost the sight in her right eye
- OT news and features
- Pulished 16 Apr 2018
- by Andrew McClean, Laurence Derbyshire
Contact lenses Low vision Feature
A helping hand

The life-changing impact of technology that aids independence was emphasised at 100% Optical
- OT news and features
- Pulished 01 Mar 2018
- by Selina Powell, Laurence Derbyshire
Technology 100% Optical Blind Low vision Sight impairment
Veteran blinded in Iraq appeals for missing glass eye collection

When Simon Brown went to change his Rudolph ocular prosthesis on Boxing Day, he discovered his treasured collection of 16 glass eyes was missing
- OT news and features
- Pulished 23 Jan 2018
- by Selina Powell, Laurence Derbyshire
Practitioner stories Blind Low vision
Going the extra mile for vision

Athletes with intellectual disabilities had their sight tested at a Special Olympics event in Sheffield
- OT news and features
- Pulished 23 Aug 2017
- by Selina Powell, Laurence Derbyshire
Charity Sight impairment Sight test Low vision
Reaching for new heights with Peek

OT talks with London social impact enterprise Peek about the future of global eye care
- OT news and features
- Pulished 07 Jul 2017
- by Selina Powell, Laurence Derbyshire
Technology Sight test Low vision Health Government
Low vision: high-tech aids

These videos are designed for students during their studies and can be used as a refresher tool by those returning to work after a career break
- OT news and features
- Pulished 08 Oct 2015
- by Ceri Smith-Jaynes, Laurence Derbyshire
Career development OT skills guides Low vision Feature
Low vision: non-optical aids

Guides for students and those returning to work
- OT news and features
- Pulished 08 Oct 2015
- by Ceri Smith-Jaynes, Laurence Derbyshire
Career development OT skills guides Low vision Feature
Low vision: magnification

These videos are designed for students during their studies and can be used as a refresher tool by those returning to work after a career break
- OT news and features
- Pulished 08 Oct 2015
- by Ceri Smith-Jaynes, Laurence Derbyshire
Career development OT skills guides Low vision Feature
Low vision: adapting your routine

Guides for students and those returning to work
- OT news and features
- Pulished 08 Oct 2015
- by Ceri Smith-Jaynes, Laurence Derbyshire
Career development OT skills guides Low vision Feature