In practice

The student optometrists facing the challenges of the pandemic

The ups and downs of being a locum during the pandemic

Locum optometrist, Sammara Ahmed, on the instant variety that locuming provides her and realising she is valued during the pandemic

“When I received the email to tell me that I could help with the vaccinations, it just felt right”

The Optomap

Optometrist and director at the Hakim Group practice, Eyecare Excellence, Elysia Harvey, reflects on the pathology and protocol benefits that the Optomap brings to her business

Detecting diabetic macula oedema

“There's never a boring day”

Specsavers Haverfordwest director, Andy Britton, on how an interest in clinical optometry has helped him achieve his goals

Technical alternative to A levels bolsters optical assistant training

From 2022, students can choose to study optical care services as part of their second year of a T level in Healthcare Sciences

The year that changed optometry

Optometrists share their reflections a year after the first UK lockdown on 23 March, 2020

Lending a helping hand

Pre-reg optometrist, Hafsah Raja, shares with OT  the value of friendship, collaboration and support in fellow optometrist and friend, Brooke Hutchins