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

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  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
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  Donald Cameron receives OBE

  The Scottish practitioner has been named in the Queen’s New Year Honours List

  • OT news and features
  • Pulished 29 Dec 2018
  • by Emily McCormick, Laurence Derbyshire

  Practitioner stories Independent Awards Feature
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  When is the right time for cataract surgery?

  “The time for surgery is when a patient has symptoms”

  • OT news and features
  • Pulished 24 Dec 2018
  • by Andrew McClean, Laurence Derbyshire

  Health services Cataracts
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  Eden Jones London previews children’s eyewear ahead of 100% Optical

  The company will showcase four new styles on stand D32

  • OT news and features
  • Pulished 23 Dec 2018
  • by Andrew McClean, Laurence Derbyshire

  Eyewear and lenses 100% Optical Events Spectacles
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  Red eye red flags

  Laura de Benito-Llopis speaks to OT  about referring patients with red eye

  • OT news and features
  • Pulished 21 Dec 2018
  • by Andrew McClean, Laurence Derbyshire

  Health services Patients
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  Clarifying the message on blue light

  Dr Shelby Temple speaks to OT  ahead of CET session at 100% Optical

  • OT news and features
  • Pulished 17 Dec 2018
  • by Andrew McClean, Laurence Derbyshire

  AOP 100% Optical CET Events
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  Marking the centenary

  Kirk & Kirk founder talks to OT  about the story behind its latest Centena collection that it will showcase at 100% Optical

  • OT news and features
  • Pulished 14 Dec 2018
  • by Emily McCormick, Laurence Derbyshire

  Eyewear and lenses 100% Optical Spectacles Business
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  The benefits and risks of laser surgery

  John Bolger tells OT  that optometrists should explain that laser procedures are an option for contact lens patients ahead of his CET session at 100% Optical

  • OT news and features
  • Pulished 13 Dec 2018
  • by Andrew McClean, Laurence Derbyshire

  AOP 100% Optical Events CET
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  Chunky is back

  TD Tom Davies tells OT  about taking a gamble on thicker acetate frames ahead of the eyewear company’s return to 100% Optical

  • OT news and features
  • Pulished 05 Dec 2018
  • by Andrew McClean, Laurence Derbyshire

  Eyewear and lenses 100% Optical Events Spectacles Sunglasses Products
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  Orbis marks 20 years in Ethiopia

  Country director of Orbis Ethiopia, Dr Alemayehu Sisay, discusses the charity’s eye care achievements over the last two decades and what its goals are for the future

  • OT news and features
  • Pulished 21 Nov 2018
  • by Emily McCormick, Laurence Derbyshire

  Charity Sight test Patients Government Feature