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>

L to R: Professor Sunil Shah, ophthalmologist and director at Eye-Docs and visiting professor at Aston University, Anne Sharkey, head of operations at Eye-Docs, Lawrence Willis, CEO of Eye-Docs

Aston University partners with Eye-Docs to develop digital referral system

The university and independent eye hospital are collaborating on a digital system for transferring information and images from primary to secondary care

Research

14 Nov

A woman uses a calculator in front of a laptop

OFNC provides update on GOS fees and CPD grant

Government and regulation

14 Nov

Delegates at the Hospital and Specialty Optometrists Conference look towards the stage

Six insights from HSOC

Hospital optometry

13 Nov 7 min read

A woman instills an eye drop in the eye of a boy

MHRA approves low-dose atropine eye drops for slowing myopia progression

Government and regulation

13 Nov

An older man sits at a table budgeting with a book an calculator

Northern Ireland to achieve parity for Universal Credit recipients from December

NHS and health

13 Nov

Mother playing with her son

Neurodiversity and vision

Patients

12 Nov 1

A scientist stands in a lab next to a screen with an illustration of molecular structure and a marijuana leaf

Exploring alternative treatments for glaucoma

Research

11 Nov

A photopter is in focus with a clinician seeing a patient in a hospital clinic in the background

How Bristol Eye Hospital has improved wet AMD referrals

NHS and health

11 Nov

A woman sitting on the sofa scratches her forearm

Study finds patients with psoriasis have elevated risk of AMD

Research

11 Nov

A older woman receives a sight test

The evolution of glaucoma care at Moorfields Eye Hospital

NHS and health

11 Nov

A woman sits on a couch watching television

Press pause: is it time to step away from the ultra HD television?

Research

07 Nov

An older man lifts weights in the gym

Can the eyes provide a window into longevity?

Research

07 Nov

Scientist in a laboratory

Paving the way to a blood test for glaucoma

Research

06 Nov

A woman rubs her eyes by a lamp while reading a document

Dry eye disease prevalence increases following menopause

Research

06 Nov

A toddler smiles while playing with coloured blocks that slide along a wire

An improved vision test for toddlers

Research

05 Nov

Baby, Freddie Underhay, with his parents, Vicky and Joey Underhay, and sister in the forest

“The results came totally out of the blue”

NHS and health

05 Nov

Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala, WHO regional director for the western Pacific, presents a plaque to celebrate the elimination of trachoma from Fiji

Fiji commended by World Health Organization for eliminating trachoma

Health and wellbeing

04 Nov

elderly man undergoing intraocular pressure exam

Using AI to refine treatment of AMD

Research

04 Nov

A female scientist in a lab coat holds up a test tube

FDA approval for tiny implant that preserves vision in rare genetic eye disease

Research

30 Oct

A man wearing glasses rubs his eyes and nose while sitting at a desk with a laptop

Exploring the diagnosis gap in dry eye disease

Research

30 Oct

100% Optical

A standing in front of a bright orange background with the '100% Ophthalmology' branding in white font. He is standing at a lectern with a microphone headset, dressed in suit with a red tie.

Registration opens for 100% Ophthalmology

Career development

29 Oct

A clinician gives a man a finger prick test to assess his blood sugar levels

Using AI to screen for diabetic retinopathy in Australia

Research

28 Oct

A man holds an anatomical model of an eye

Milestone moment for Scottish retinal imaging project

Research

28 Oct

An arrangement of foods high in Omega 3 are displayed, including avocado, salmon, nuts and leafy greens

Myopia: exploring the protective effect of omega-3

Research

27 Oct

Rachel Warrington is pictured with her award for early career excellence and Specsavers founders Doug and Dame Mary Perkins

Macclesfield optometrist receives Judy Lea Award for Early Career Excellence

Practitioner stories

27 Oct

A group of senior pickleball players pose for a selfie

Study reports increase in ocular injuries linked to pickleball

Research

23 Oct

A perforation is present on Andrew Robertson’s cornea

“I know how lucky I’ve been”

Patients

22 Oct

Dan Varcoe, optometrist and practice director

“Patients absolutely love the service”

On the High Street

22 Oct

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