In practice

“My trip to the optometrist resulted in me being diagnosed with lupus”

Applications open for 2021 AOP student representatives

The association is seeking student representatives from optometry courses across the country to help develop student initiatives and services

Dealing with negativity in practice

Obituary: Dr Rachel Lewis

An optometrist turned GP, Dr Lewis has passed away aged 53

“STEM is everywhere – all around us in our everyday lives”

“I worked with and learned from some great people in my early career”

Jo Mackenzie on her career goals, umpiring, and putting off that PhD

Goodbye GOS: the story behind one practice’s transition to private care

Brian Tompkins has had GOS forms at his Northampton practice since they were “green and ancient.” He tells OT  why it was time to change

“I have a real passion for making a difference to people’s lives”

Samit Dayal, final year optometry student at the University of the West of England (UWE) in Bristol, on giving back, drawing inspiration from family, and preparing for pre-registration

Plans for student end-of-term travel welcomed but concerns remain

The Government’s guidance for students traveling home at the end of term has been welcomed with a “sense of relief” by some optometry students, though questions over the practicalities remain