In practice

The pathway into myopia management

What to consider before shifting to a private model

OT  asks AOP clinical and regulatory head, Henry Leonard, what practice owners should keep in mind when reducing GOS work

“Knowledge is a wonderful thing, at least then you have choice”

“The economy is just like one big, giant hose pipe”

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

“My entire journey has been memorable”

Protect my practice against cyber attacks?

William King, commercial development manager at Lloyd & Whyte, an AOP affinity partner, looks at the implications of cyber crime and provides top tips on how to protect your business against this growing menace

“Make sure you've got a big network”

Sumita Mistry has been working as a locum for seven years, interspersed with being a resident optometrist. Here, she tells OT  about the value of her optical relationships

Providing eye care for patients with dementia

With Dementia Action Week focusing on the difference between symptoms of dementia and ageing, domiciliary optometrists told OT  about the importance of patient-centred care, and the difference an eye test can make

Student optometrists’ reflections on work experience

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