Practitioner stories
Optometrists, dispensing opticians and eye care professionals from across optics share their stories
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The optometrist and business leader is recognised as a Scale-Up Entrepreneur of the Year at the EY Entrepreneur of the Year awards
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Optometry undergraduate Yousra Elsadig speaks to OT about balancing study with her growing clothing brand and business
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Gemma Hill plans to employ a graduate optometrist and add a second testing room
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Optometrist and independent practice owner of Edwards & Walker Opticians, Pretty Basra, talks to OT about her interest in children’s vision, her PhD and balancing work, study and family life
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Director and optometrist at Davies and Jones Optometrists, Andrew Hobby, and practice director at Malmo Hearing Ltd, Mal Johnston, discuss introducing audiology services
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Dr Heidi Edmundson introduced 10-minute game sessions to the emergency department at Whittington hospital. She tells OT about the importance of prioritising wellness in a fast-paced profession
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Optometrist Shamina Asif talks to OT about how to best support Muslim colleagues and patients during the Muslim holy month
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OT speaks with optometrists, Dr Martin Smith and Sheena Tanna-Shah, about how they prioritise wellbeing within their working lives
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The opticians has awarded this year’s Sasha Georgevic Award to Pat Bulger
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As a workforce, optometrists are more likely to be balancing work and childcare commitments than in the past. OT delves into the trend