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>

Davina Dosanjh outside of Richard Petrie Optometrists

The cover story

Business class

How optometrists are navigating the pressures of practice ownership to thrive on the High Street in 2026

Business and practice management

2 days ago 12 min read

The Welsh flag

In focus

A focus on prevention in Wales

NHS and health

2 days ago 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

3 days ago

A scientist looks into a microscope with an image of a DNA double helix on a screen in the background

The advantages of whole-genome testing for inherited eye disease

Research

03 Jun

An unidentified child sits on the sofa eating potato chips and a hamburger

Study finds obesity increases risk of astigmatism in young people

Research

02 Jun

A female scientist uses a pipette to drop liquid into a petrie dish

Six patients develop rare fungal infection following cataract surgery

Research

02 Jun

A girl is lifted by a woman to look at a display of glasses on a shelf

ABDO releases white paper on children’s vision

Research

02 Jun

A portrait photo of a girl wearing glasses

Myopia in the spotlight with Dr Monica Jong

Research

02 Jun 8 min read

Scientists work in a laboratory

Mapping the genetic architecture of the human eye

Research

01 Jun

A computer programmer works in front of a screen

An overview of AI applications in ophthalmology

Research

29 May

Three children play with coloured shapes on a table

New study examines best approach to stopping atropine treatment

Research

27 May

A man and a boy plant a seedling in the soil

Scientists develop ‘photosynthesis’ therapy for dry eye disease

Research

26 May

Dr Ceecee Britten-Jones

Postcard from… Australia

Practitioner stories

26 May 5 min read

A woman sits on the stairs with her head resting on her hand

A contact lens to treat depression?

Research

22 May

A clinician examines an x-ray of a pelvis

Using AI to predict risk of osteoporosis from retinal scans

Research

22 May

Survey explores delivery of therapeutic laser by optometrists

Research

21 May

Outdoor time added to BHVI myopia calculator

Products

21 May

A photo of the London skyline illuminated orange at sunset

Expert: climate change may influence frequency and spread of parasitic eye infection

Research

21 May 7 min read

A woman concentrates on a screen with a series of graphs

Exploring trends in vision-threatening diabetic retinopathy over two decades

Research

19 May

Shafi Ahmed, Shazu Miah and Paul Robinson in high visibility jackets with a spade at the beginning of Kidderminster expansion Specsavers project

£7m expansion of Specsavers Vision Labs facility begins

Business and practice management

15 May 1

A girl tries on a pair of lilac glasses

Myopia Awareness Week 2026: “I feel immensely privileged to be able to help young myopes”

On the High Street

15 May 8 min read

Gym goers exercise on treadmills

Both regular and condensed ‘weekend warrior’ exercise protects against eye disease

Research

14 May

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