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

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  “No one is an expert in everything”

  06 May 2019 by Selina Powell

  AOP Awards 2019 Optometrist of the Year, Dr Martin Smith, on the everyday impact of great spectacles and his continual quest for knowledge

  AOP Awards Independent Feature
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  “If you don’t seize opportunities, you won’t discover the benefits”

  01 May 2019 by Selina Powell

  Director of Martin Smith Opticians and Practice of the Year, Dr Martin Smith, tells OT  about the importance of loyal customers and the benefits of starting small as a practice

  AOP Awards Feature
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  “Building genuine relationships is the most rewarding part of my role”

  26 Apr 2019 by Selina Powell

  AOP Awards 2019 Dispensing Optician of the Year, Sue Edwards, on the value of giving back to the community and treating customers as she would like to be treated

  AOP Awards Feature
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  “I like jokes that surprise you”

  20 Nov 2017 by Selina Powell

  AOP Awards host, Dr Phil Hammond, talks with OT  about working as a comedian, doctor and journalist

  AOP Awards Feature