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.

More articles by Laurence Derbyshire

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  “I knew from the very first photograph that we took that it was staying”

  In this advertorial case study, produced in partnership with OT , optometrist Judith Long discusses the benefits of having an Optos Daytona device in practice

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  Independent Patients Business OCT Feature

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  The roundtable

  The long view: what’s ahead for independent optometry?

  Technological advancements, education reform, a sustainability focus – OT  hosted a roundtable, in partnership with five Hakim Group practice owners, to discuss what the optical landscape will look like in a decade

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  • Business management

  Business Communication Patients OCT Independent Feature

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  Moorfields researchers develop AI to track geographic atrophy

  OT  speaks to consultant ophthalmologist, Konstantinos Balaskas, about AI technology that has been developed to grade geographic atrophy

  • Research

  Hospital optometrists Patients
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  Optometry in science

  Optometry in science: November round-up

  OT ’s new video series aims to highlight a bitesize selection of the latest optical-related science papers

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  Getting the most out of reflective learning

  The Hakim Group’s Claire Slade discussed the benefits of reflective learning and advised on how to do it effectively

  • Career development

  Independent
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  Urquhart Opticians supports its local community

  The Scottish optical group is donating £1000 a month to local groups through a new fund

  • High Street

  Independent Business Campaign
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  “In order for us to live in an inclusive society, raising awareness of these issues is key”

  OT  visits the RNIB’s pop-up WhatsIn Store and speaks to Marc Powell about the initiative

  • Charity

  Campaign Sight impairment Blind
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  Occuity crowdfunding drive aims to raise £1.8m for devices to detect chronic health conditions

  The medtech start-up will use its newly patented contactless optical technology to develop the new products

  • Equipment and suppliers

  Diabetes Patients Health Campaign Fundraising
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  AOP support

  OT  to launch CET survival pack in September

  OT  will launch its CET survival pack in September, designed to help practitioners meet the requirements of the current CET cycle. Clinical multimedia editor for OT , Ceri Smith-Jaynes, shares all you need to know about the CET survival pack

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  Education GOC Feature
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  Behind the design: Johnson & Johnson Vision on the Acuvue Oasys Multifocal

  OT  heard from the contact lens manufacturer on the technologies featured in its new two-weekly contact lens for patients with presbyopia

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  Presbyopia Market