Practitioner stories

For many optometrists, remaining open during the new lockdown brings with it a range of complex and conflicting emotions. OT  considers practitioners’ key concerns

Optometrists from across the UK and Ireland reflect on their successes at the close of a year filled with challenges

Husband and wife team of the newly-rebranded Baird Optometrists, Andrew and Fiona Baird, talk to OT  about pursuing their dream of opening their second practice

The pandemic resulted in widespread changes across optometry, with locums among those most affected. From personal protective equipment to new ways of working, OT  reflects on a transformative year

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”

Optometrist Ross Doig tells OT  how COVID-19 has affected his tightknit community practice on the Isle of Wight

Optometrist Shiraz Megji on difficult conversations, adapting to a new world and the unexpected enjoyment of moonlighting as a delivery driver

Consultant ophthalmic surgeon Susan Sarangapani on starting a new job the week before lockdown and spotting eyelid cancer by video consultation

Low vision optometrist Stephanie Cairns on supporting those with sight loss during the pandemic