In practice

Career development

Daniel Chung

Over halfway there

Pre-reg optometrist, Daniel Chung, on his one week hospital placement and preparing for Stage 2

by Daniel Chung, Samrina Awan

Student taking exam

GCSE and A-level exams cancelled in COVID-19 measures

The exam regulator, Ofqual, will work with examining bodies and teachers to provide calculated grades for GCSE and A-level students whose exams have been cancelled

by Kimberley Young

Putting the patient first and foremost

Optometrist and practice owner of Hammond & Parker Opticians, Dipesh Chhatralia, discusses his journey into business ownership and treating the patient the way he would like to be treated

by Dipesh Chhatralia

Business management

Sight test

Making the switch

OT spoke to optometrists about the positive impact the online GOS system has had for the practice and patients

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Dealing with complaints

OT poses a monthly scenario from a practitioner. This month, we look at complaints

by Richard Edwards

Using communication to retain patients

Founder of Kirk & Kirk, Jason Kirk, shares advice on communicating effectively with your customers

It’s all about the experience

Optometrists-come-practice-owners Conor Heaney and Anthony Clarke talk to OT about building their businesses

by Emily McCormick

Practitioner stories

Jennifer Smith

“This experience has made me realise the importance of a thorough and experienced optician”

Optometrist at the Lancashire-based Broadhurst Optometrists, Jennifer Smith, and her patient June Williams, discuss how a routine check-up unveiled a choroidal melanoma

by Kimberley Young

The hardest words

Navigating sensitive topics in practice can be a challenging task for optometrists. From driving to sight-threatening conditions, practitioners share their tips for tackling difficult conversations

by Selina Powell

eyewear museum

The Forgotten Eyewear Museum: “History is reflected in the design”

Mark Jensen started by collecting stamps as a child. Now he has more than 2000 pairs of eyewear in his collection, including iconic Elton John frames

by Selina Powell, Laurence Derbyshire

Getting into art

Locum optometrist Jaime Patel tells OT how painting has enriched her life

by Jaime Patel