Practitioner stories

Tony Bancewicz, practice owner at Stirling Optical, explains how the Vision-R800 has helped him meet social distancing requirements and make the practice safe for his staff and customers

Susan Bowers, optometrist and AOP councillor, tells OT  why supporting a pre-reg is so important for her practice

Dr Daniel Epshtein on cringe-worthy career moments, the importance of his OCT, and NYC dining

Jesse Dufton on climbing the Old Man of Hoy, the hidden significance of lichen and inspiring the next generation

Practice owner, Simon Berry, and Neatebox founder and CEO, Gavin Neate, discuss the introduction of a new accessible solution to support visitors with disabilities

Optometrist and director at Specsavers Opticians Leigh, Rumit Patel, and Kelly Morris, mum to eight-year-old Hollie Creighton (pictured), discuss how an emergency appointment for a suspected lazy eye led to the detection of end-stage papilloedema

Optometrist Pretty Basra on how a fledgling sweet business gave her back a sense of purpose during lockdown

Independent prescribing optometrist Don Williams explains how his unique business model is well-suited to adapting to the demands of the pandemic

Emma Spofforth on the challenges of shielding as an optometrist: “It did sadden me that my skills were not going to be used”

Drew Thompson and a small team of volunteers produced and donated more than 1500 face shields over the lockdown to charities, hospitals and keyworkers