Jo Mackenzie on her career goals, umpiring, and putting off that PhD

Jonathan Nixon, owner of independent practice, Bespoke Eyewear Harrogate, on predicting the fashions and seeing his frames on television

Howard Bainbridge, who was admitted into the Livery of the Worshipful Company of Spectaclemakers in 1995, has retired from the Darlington practice he joined at the age of 15

Newbury optometrist, Dr Valarie Jerome, speaks with OT  about the viral response to a Tweet after turning away a patient without a face mask

As the new lockdown takes effect in England, OT  hears from practices about remaining open for eye care, the business impact, and the challenges for the High Street

From gaining confidence in new technology, to learning new skills as part of NHS Test and Trace, three optometrists reflect on what they have learned through the pandemic

Elizabeth Manuel speaks with OT  about losing her sight at the age of 46 and a campaign to ensure priority shopping slots for the blind and visually impaired

Patient, Suzanne Delve, and optometrist, Sohail Hakim, from Hakim Group practice Alan Miller Optometrists Irlam, on discovering a life-threatening condition from a case of blurry vision

Mark Blankstone, owner of Blankstone Opticians in Liverpool, shared his observations on the city moving into tier three of local area restrictions

British sailor, Luke Patience, on winning an Olympic medal, spending lockdown on a tiny Scottish island, and learning to read the subtleties of the ocean