Pam Robertson, IP optometrist and director of Angus Optix in Forfar, on a triage system that ensured smooth sailing during the pandemic

“If we contributed half as much as Karen with even just a dash of her enthusiasm we would all be proud”

Cyclist and Blindingly Good Food blogger, Lora Fachie, on winning gold at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games

Yuan Gao is a pre-reg optometrist at Western Eye Hospital, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. OT  spoke to Gao about his university experience and how one lecturer helped him to succeed

Nick Howard on fitting specialist lenses, advancing technologies, and an unforgettable day in China

Photographer Karren Visser on living with degenerative myopia and how capturing moments on film gives her a sense of purpose

Locum optometrist, Kishan Devraj, on a lockdown project that saw him create a chatbot for Moorfields Eye Hospital

From months without work to a diary that’s busier than ever, OT  charts the resurgence of the locum workforce in the face of the pandemic

As we look back on 2021 and prepare for a new year, OT  rounds up top research stories and High Street trends from the past 12 months, along with reflections from optometrists and the AOP

Yuan Gao, an international student from northern China, was unable to find a pre-reg placement by the time he graduated in 2020. Here he explains how he’s used the past year to his advantage