Coronavirus

One in five Specsavers support office jobs at risk, an ophthalmic microscope drape, and optometrists recruited for COVID-19 contact tracing

From adjusting financial outlooks to implementing social distancing measures, OT  takes a look at how EssilorLuxottica, Safilo and Johnson & Johnson Vision have responded to the outbreak

Optometrist and independent practice owner, Anthony Josephson, shares his concerns as a small business during COVID-19 and how he is using this time to plan for the future

Support office roles at the Guernsey, Nottingham and Southampton offices are at risk, though optometrists and colleagues employed in UK stores will not be affected.

The scheme has opened for applications from 13 May but concerns remain over “gaps” in support

Valarie Jerome opened her independent practice in November. Her father died in January. Then, in March, a global pandemic hit. She shares her story

Frame and glazing suppliers have continued to fulfil orders to support optometrists through the lockdown, and are now considering what the future may look like for the supply chain

John Wallace opened his practice on the day he qualified 43 years ago. He talks about the impact of the pandemic in an area that serves the Hebrides

Independent optometrist, Helen Hillis, tells OT  how she's managed during the lockdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The upskilling programme aims to incentivise eye care professionals to take part in the training, with monetary credits for completion of each webinar

Independent practice owner and specialist optometrist, Simon Berry, on the decision to close for routine appointments and the desire to help in the crisis