Practitioner stories
Optometrists, dispensing opticians and eye care professionals from across optics share their stories
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The academic has been remembered as “one of the giants of 20th century optometry” following his death on 28 October
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Qualified dispensing optician and optometry student, Zara Cowell, talks to OT about how her optometry lecturer inspired and supported her throughout her optometry studies
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Dr Christian French opened his eponymous practice, which focuses entirely on clinical eye examinations, in December 2020
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From Truffles the cat in Pennsylvania to Mayce the border collie in Chesterfield, OT explores what animal companions bring to optical practice
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Optometrist Robert Longhurst on setting up a free patient support line to relieve hospital eye departments during the pandemic
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Scott Brown, clinical director and partner at Scotlens, on the importance of his topographer for practice finance and early diagnosis
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Alan Hawrami on acute eye care, completing a master’s, and unwinding with Call of Duty
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Pre-registration optometrist, Aniqa Waqar, shares how a sixth form mentor, a university lecturer and an optometrist inspired and motivated her throughout her optometry studies
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Author and cultural commentator, Travis Elborough, on his new history of spectacles, Through the Looking Glasses
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Locum optometrist, Yee Ting Liu, talks to OT about the benefits of being her own boss and how a patient who returned to say thank you reminded her why she is an optometrist