Practitioner stories
Optometrists, dispensing opticians and eye care professionals from across optics share their stories
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Sumita Mistry has been working as a locum for seven years, interspersed with being a resident optometrist. Here, she tells OT about the value of her optical relationships
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With Dementia Action Week focusing on the difference between symptoms of dementia and ageing, domiciliary optometrists told OT about the importance of patient-centred care, and the difference an eye test can make
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Teesside optometrist, Sam Phillips, explains why preparation is key when starting at new practices as a locum
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OutsideClinic optometrists Jennie Atyeo and Shane O’Rawe discuss their motivations for switching to the domiciliary sector from the High Street
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The face of domiciliary optometry has changed over the past two years – but what changes are here to stay, and how has the sector changed for the long-term? OT investigated
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London optometrist, Priya Morjaria, on triaging as a locum and finding a community during the pandemic
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The initiative includes picture books illustrating the patient journey
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Anthony Blackman, optometrist at Leightons Opticians and director of training and development for Insight Optical Training, on how a simple triage form has empowered staff and increased efficiency
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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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Three researchers from the Centre for Eye Research Ireland discuss their involvement in turning research on smartphone use and myopia into an article for children