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

Treasury Committee: “Over a million people have lost livelihoods while locked out of support”

Limited company directors, self-employed with profits over £50k and new starters have fallen through the Government safety net
- Health services
- 1
Government Locums Business Practice management Coronavirus
Financial support for practices may stop at the end of June

AOP chief executive warns of “serious and lasting damage” if COVID-19 funding is cut
- 6 min read
- Health services
Government Business Practice management Sight test
An online ovation: “We will treasure it forever”

A staff video tribute to two directors who are offering essential services features glowstick dancing and an exercise route in the shape of a heart
- Practitioner stories
Coronavirus HR Practice management Business
“We are small but pioneering”

OT talks to Scott Brown, founder of a Scottish specialist contact lens manufacturer, about myopia management
- Contact lenses
Customer service Practice management Feature
Explainer: keeping clean during COVID-19

A two-minute OT video provides guidance on disinfecting optical premises and equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Health services
Customer service Coronavirus Practice management
Explainer: how and when to use PPE

A two-minute OT video provides guidance on the use of personal protective equipment in practice
- Health services
Customer service Coronavirus Practice management
AOP reduces membership fee by 20% in response to COVID-19 pandemic

“The AOP Board is acutely aware of the cashflow difficulties many of our members are having at this unprecedented time”
- AOP
Practice management Business 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
Coronavirus: NHS England publishes specific guidance for optical practices

Screening questions for optical staff and practice posters are included in the latest resources
- Health services
- 1
Health Customer service GOC Practice management Coronavirus
PHE issues coronavirus caution

Optometrists and other primary care workers have been told not to take appointment bookings from patients who may be at risk of coronavirus
- Health services
Health NHS Practice management Customer service Coronavirus

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