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

Understanding the ophthalmology backlog

Community Eyecare chief executive, Imran Rahman, explored the causes of lengthy hospital waiting lists during his 100% Optical presentation
- Health services
100% Optical Events Coronavirus
Managing challenging corneal cases

Queen’s Hospital consultant ophthalmic surgeon, Bita Manzouri, discussed a series of enigmatic corneal cases at 100% Optical
- 5 min read
- Health services
100% Optical Events Cornea Treatment
Locum optometrist guide
Decoding domiciliary

OT explores what is involved in working as a domiciliary optometrist – and hears about the rewards of providing eye care at home
- Practitioner stories
Customer service Multiple Locums
- Sponsored by:
Locum optometrist guide
A contact lens for each life stage

From children discovering a love of sport to teenagers studying for exams, OT discovers tailored contact lens solutions that can support patients through every life milestone
- Contact lenses
Customer service Locums Children Dry eye
- Sponsored by:
Locum optometrist guide
Navigating the rising cost of living

Locums share their top tips for helping to balance the books – from negotiating a fair rate of pay to budgeting basics
- 6 min read
- Business management
HR Communication Locums Extended services
- Sponsored by:
Locum optometrist guide
Myopia in the spotlight

Why optometrists are turning their attention to myopia management
- Research
Children Myopia Locums
- Sponsored by:
Locum optometrist guide
The portfolio optometrist

OT talks with locum optometrists who have diversified their careers by working in a range of settings
- 6 min read
- Career development
- 1
Locums Universities
- Sponsored by:
Locum optometrist guide
Let’s talk about… OCT

Experts share their tips on how locums can harness optical coherence tomography to provide excellent patient care
- Business management
Sight test Locums Imaging OCT
- Sponsored by:
Locum optometrist guide: the locum briefing

Your essential guide to thriving as a locum optometrist today
- Supplements
- In partnership with:
Doctor’s mood linked to risk of medical negligence claim

A study of Australian doctors has found an increased risk of medical negligence claims among those who are unhappy or overworked
- Research
Professional conduct