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.

Her feature exploring cataract surgery waiting times received international recognition at the 2023 Trade, Association and Business Publications International awards.

Selina also covers eye health research for OT, keeping practitioners up to date with the latest developments.</p>

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Consultation launched on upcoming edition of Guidance for Professional Practice

The College of Optometrists is seeking views on its latest standards for optometric practice – with significant revisions proposed

On the High Street

1 day ago

A female scientist draws on a transparent white board facing the camera

Research spotlight

A personal mission to translate promising glaucoma research into effective treatments

Research

2 days ago

A woman wearing a yellow top receives a sight test

GOC to consult on proposed updated statement on the testing of sight

Government and regulation

2 days ago

A group of female athletes play rugby on a muddy field

Website launched to raise public awareness of rare parasitic eye infection

Research

3 days ago

A woman looks at a projection displaying data and the world map

A statistical snapshot of the global eye care workforce

Research

22 Jun

Marsha de Cordova speaks at a parliamentary event celebrating a new RNIB training programme to provide emotional support at the point of diagnosis

New RNIB training launched at parliament

Patients

18 Jun

Paralympian and blind footballer, Darren Harris

Dual Paralympian Darren Harris on the power of vulnerability in building connection

Career development

18 Jun

The silhouette of delegates before the stage at Optometry Tomorrow

The evolution of optometry in Wales

NHS and health

18 Jun

Incoming College of Optometrists president Professor Irene Ctori

Professor Irene Ctori appointed president of the College of Optometrists

Practitioner stories

17 Jun

Speakers at the Optometry Tomorrow panel discussion Optometry 2049: AI and the Future of Vision Care

How AI is changing eye care

NHS and health

16 Jun 1

Seven tips to enhance your social brand

Business and practice management

16 Jun

Hamza Mussa speaks at Optometry Tomorrow

Anterior segment imaging using a smartphone and adapter

Career development

16 Jun

Delegates at the Primary Eyecare Services Enhanced Eye care Conference

Primary Eyecare Services hosts inaugural West Midlands conference with focus on extended clinical services

Career development

16 Jun

Matt Campbell of the University of Sunderland with Chris Whitty Chief Medical Officer for England

Professor Chris Whitty highlights “ambitious research agenda” of planned ophthalmic research institute

Research

15 Jun

A teenager applies make up in front of a ring light and mobile phone

Cosmetic-related eye injuries among US teenagers increase post-pandemic

Research

12 Jun

Focused young businessman working online from home on a laptop while sitting at a table in his living room

Survey seeks views on accessibility of NHS App

Research

11 Jun

The audience at the HG Roadshow event at Old Windsor

Three insights from the HG Roadshow event at Old Windsor

Career development

11 Jun 5 min read

A group of professionals are seated at a conference

Cardiff University to host British Congress of Optometry and Vision Science

Research

11 Jun

A woman uses a calculator

NHS data provides snapshot of prescribing volumes and costs in England

Research

09 Jun

Mould grows on a petri dish

Keratitis outbreak linked to environmental mould at New York eye clinic

Research

08 Jun

A woman rubs the corner of her eye while sitting in front of a laptop

Investigating the effect of tear film dynamics on OCT scan quality

Research

08 Jun

Davina Dosanjh outside of Richard Petrie Optometrists

The cover story

Business class

Business and practice management

05 Jun 12 min read

The Welsh flag

In focus

A focus on prevention in Wales

NHS and health

05 Jun 9 min read

Davina Dosanjh, optometrist and owner of Richard Petrie Optometrists,

Davina Dosanjh on how core values strengthen her practice’s resilience

Business and practice management

04 Jun

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