In practice
Business management
How do I...educate and engage with patients
21 July 2017
Owner of Lofus Optical, John Prouse, discusses the benefits of practice presentations
The CrossEyes criteria
27 June 2017
OT speaks to the new co-CEO of CrossEyes in the UK and Ireland, Harpreet Kular, as she and Amardip Kular prepare to expand the multiple’s presence
Screening protocol
25 June 2017
OT poses a monthly scenario from a practitioner. This month, we look at Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks
Career development
An IP-armed workforce
04 August 2017
OT speaks to clinical services director at Optical Express, Stephen Hannan, about the multiple’s drive to create an IP-qualified workforce within its practices
All abroad
31 July 2017
Optometrist Dr Kajal Shah on working to influence eye care in developing countries and the positive impact it has had on practising as a franchisee owner in the UK
Inside...Edmonds & Slatter Opticians
23 July 2017
Business development manager at Edmonds & Slatter, Jess Slatter, on what the independent looks for in its staff
Practitioner stories
Research satisfaction
18 August 2017
OT speaks to John Maguire about researching the electrical activity of different types of photoreceptors in the retina
Understanding how to manage dry eye is crucial
11 August 2017
The British Contact Lens Association’s 2017 Dry Eye Practitioner of the Year, Nick Dash, shares his thoughts with OT
I could not live without...Social media
06 August 2017
Owner of Birmingham-based Spectacle Emporium, Janan Choudhury, discusses the importance of social media to the success of his independent practice