Practitioner stories
Optometrists, dispensing opticians and eye care professionals from across optics share their stories
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The “pioneering” inventor of the Varilux progressive lens, and one of the founders of Essilor Group has died at the age of 94
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London designer and entrepreneur, Yair Neuman, on a collaboration with Cubitts that saw spectacle lenses transformed into works of art
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Housebound and vulnerable patients deserve empathy and kindness more than ever before, domiciliary optometrist Paul Chapman-Hatchett tells OT
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Faced with the reality of a third lockdown in January, OT spoke to hospital optometrists Thomas Hamper and Dr Waheeda Illahi for a behind the scenes view of the COVID-19 crisis – and its impact on staff and patients
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Described as caring, well-loved and respected, Nayan Patel has died at the age of 40
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Practice owner at Specsavers Morningside, Michael O’Kane, on how a fascination with technology has shaped his career
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Optometrist and OT multimedia clinical editor, Ceri Smith-Jaynes, on how her practice uses a rapid antigen test to help keep staff and patients safe
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An optometrist reflects on being the subject of a fitness to practise case – and shares his thoughts on what others can learn from his experience
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Experts from across the optometry spectrum discuss their experiences of the past 12 months, and what they think teleoptometry’s place will be in 2021 and beyond
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Ruth Perrott, MBE, speaks with OT about distributing more than 20,000 pairs of donated spectacles overseas