Selina Powell

Features Editor

Selina Powell is the features editor of Optometry Today (OT), where she writes in-depth features for the print journal and is responsible for the development of supplements in collaboration with commercial partners. Selina also covers eye health research for OT, keeping practitioners up to date with the latest developments through the Science & vision section of the website and the clinical round-up in print. 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

“All with a smile behind the mask:” video shines light on independent superheroes

A video tribute has showcased the work of independent optical professionals throughout the pandemic, from sight-saving care to doorstep spectacle repairs
- Practitioner stories
- 1
Independent Customer service Coronavirus
“Teleophthalmology has been a great addition to community optometry”

Optometrists John Keenan and Linda Hunter share their experiences of using video consulting technology in Scotland
- Health services
- 1
Health Multiple Independent Practice management Customer service
Milestone moments

OT takes a look at landmark events in optometry over the past six decades
- 5 min read
- AOP
- 1
Government NHS Business Multiple Independent OCT Feature
Core values

More employees are excited about Monday mornings at the Hakim Group than any other small business in the UK according to a 2018 Sunday Times poll. OT talks to Imran Hakim for his secrets to HR success
- 7 min read
- Practitioner stories
Independent Business HR Practice management
In the family

How does education need to evolve to meet the needs of a changing profession? OT spoke to families with multiple generations working in optics for their take
- 10 min read
- Practitioner stories
Independent Universities Students Pre-regs Feature
The Ashes: how a Bristol optometrist played a small role in sporting history

Amar Shah sat with fingers crossed poolside in Majorca as England cricketer Jack Leach gained a cult following wearing Ørgreen frames
- Practitioner stories
Spectacles Independent
AOP Awards
“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
- AOP
AOP Awards Independent Feature
- Sponsored by:
Peter Bowers Optometrist invests £50,000 in improved disabled access

The Staffordshire independent optometrist has installed a new ground floor test room to enhance access for people with physical disabilities
- High Street
Independent Business Customer service Health
Optometrists pay tribute to Dr Philip Cole

The founding president of the College of Optometrists has died aged 100
- Practitioner stories
Independent Obituary
New Year, new view: how one optometry practice gives back

Does helping others feature on your resolution list? OT speaks to Silver & Rose practitioners about their contribution to a school for the visually impaired
- Charity
Blind Children Sight impairment Independent

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