Coronavirus
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With cataract surgery waiting times in Northern Ireland measured in years, OT investigates the impact of delays on patients and the optometrists who care for them
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OT finds out about advances in hospital optometry with principal optometrist for education and training at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, Paddy Gunn
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AOP chief executive, Adam Sampson, discusses the opportunity for optometry in supporting the hospital backlog through the provision of eye care in the community
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Tamara Hasan, optometrist at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, on how PPE will remain a vital part of her working day
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Heads of services supporting optometry, orthoptic and visual functions at Birmingham & Midland Eye Centre, Dr Waheeda Illahi, Rosie Auld, Dr Peter Good and Dr Emma Berrow, reflect on growing wait lists, staff absences and adapting services
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In an OT and Hakim Group webinar, behavioural economist, Roger Martin-Fagg, was joined by practice owners from across the five nations to discuss the post-COVID economy and reflect on the impact the pandemic has had on optometry
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OT heard from a number of students about the work experiences they have secured despite the pressures of the pandemic, as well as their views on the future
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Before his departure from LOCSU, OT sat down with its chief executive, Richard Whittington, to discuss Optometry First, service transformation, and how LOCs can drive the profession forward
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OT asked employers, careers advisors, AOP experts, and students for their advice on what makes the ideal pre-reg applicant, tips for interviewing, and how to stave off stress when applying
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One year after the first report investigating the impact of the pandemic on optometry students and pre-regs, OT looks back at how students have adapted to the challenges, and how employers are supporting the next generation of the profession