Practitioner stories
Optometrists, dispensing opticians and eye care professionals from across optics share their stories
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Independent prescribing optometrist Don Williams explains how his unique business model is well-suited to adapting to the demands of the pandemic
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Emma Spofforth on the challenges of shielding as an optometrist: “It did sadden me that my skills were not going to be used”
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Optometrist Ross Doig tells OT how COVID-19 has affected his tightknit community practice on the Isle of Wight
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Optometrist Shiraz Megji on difficult conversations, adapting to a new world and the unexpected enjoyment of moonlighting as a delivery driver
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Consultant ophthalmic surgeon Susan Sarangapani on starting a new job the week before lockdown and spotting eyelid cancer by video consultation
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Low vision optometrist Stephanie Cairns on supporting those with sight loss during the pandemic
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IP optometrist Dr John Gurney on a unique initiative within West Kent that has helped to ease the burden on hospitals during COVID-19
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Optometrist Alex Howard on the value of CUES and an increase in ischaemic problems in young patients following COVID-19
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Ian Morris tells OT how COVID-19 has affected an optical practice that is 100 miles away from the nearest ophthalmology department
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Optometrist Leigh Plowman on keeping connected during lockdown and providing eye care to the town of Colac (population: 13,000)