Selina Powell

Assistant editor

Selina Powell is assistant editor for Optometry Today (OT), where she writes in-depth features for the print journal and covers the latest innovations and research in eye health.

She talks to optometrists about their pursuits outside of the testing room for OT's regular Secret life article, while her My vision feature showcases the experiences of people with conditions that affect their sight.

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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  Optometrist of the Year finalists

  AOP Optometrist of the Year finalists speak to OT 

  • OT news and features
  • Published 04 Dec 2019
  • Selina Powell

  AOP AOP Awards Practice owners Business Business management Feature
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  “No one is an expert in everything”

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

  • OT news and features
  • Published 06 May 2019
  • Selina Powell

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

  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
  

  • OT news and features
  • Published 01 May 2019
  • Selina Powell

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

  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
  

  • OT news and features
  • Published 26 Apr 2019
  • Selina Powell

  AOP AOP Awards Feature
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  “I like jokes that surprise you”

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

  • OT news and features
  • Published 20 Nov 2017
  • Selina Powell

  AOP AOP Awards Feature