Selina Powell

Assistant editor

Selina Powell is assistant editor for Optometry Today, where she focuses on covering the latest innovations and research in eye health. She also profiles what optometrists get up to outside of the consulting room through her regular Secret life of the optometrist feature.

Selina worked as a journalist for weekly and daily newspapers in New Zealand before moving to the UK in 2016.

More articles by Selina Powell

“You don’t have to feel trapped in a job that you are unhappy with”

17 Jan 2019 by Selina Powell

Dispensing optician and self-titled director of happiness, Garry Kousoulou, launched his guide to contentment at work at 100% Optical

Events 100% Optical Practice management Communication
To the letter: hospital clinicians share their referral tips

17 Jan 2019 by Selina Powell

Optometrist, Rachel Thomas, and ophthalmologist, Melanie Hingorani, outlined the qualities of a good referral letter at 100% Optical

Hospital optometrists Primary care Communication 100% Optical
By the numbers

10 Jan 2019 by Selina Powell

A stocktake of science and vision stories in 2018

Blog Research 100% Optical CET
What’s new in DEWS II?

20 Mar 2018 by Selina Powell, Laurence Derbyshire

Optometrist, Niall O’Kane, talks with OT about how to apply an updated definition of dry eye in practice

Dry eye 100% Optical Education Research
Unique vision

15 Mar 2018 by Selina Powell

A collection of different perspectives adds depth to the AOP

AOP Products 100% Optical Spectacles
A helping hand

01 Mar 2018 by Selina Powell, Laurence Derbyshire

The life-changing impact of technology that aids independence was emphasised at 100% Optical

100% Optical Blind Low vision Sight impairment
Machine or master? An eye on AI

26 Feb 2018 by Andrew McClean, Selina Powell, Laurence Derbyshire

“It’s so powerful that if we don’t keep on top of it, artificial intelligence could take over…The more it learns, the faster it learns. It’s exponential”

Imaging Hospital optometrists Sight test 100% Optical
Close calls in dispensing optics

21 Feb 2018 by Selina Powell

An engineer with a lesion behind his ear, a retinal detachment and a baby with congenital aphakia were among cases detailed at 100% Optical

Education Customer service 100% Optical
Safe to drive?

02 Feb 2018 by Selina Powell

Dr Julie-Anne Little and Henry Leonard delved into the balance between patient confidentiality and public interest in their 100% Optical presentation

AOP Driving Professional conduct Sight impairment 100% Optical
Keeping dry eye at bay

31 Jan 2018 by Selina Powell

Optometrist Niall O'Kane shared his tips for implementing DEWS II in practice at 100% Optical

Dry eye 100% Optical