Practitioner stories

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

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

Teesside optometrist, Sam Phillips, explains why preparation is key when starting at new practices as a locum

OutsideClinic optometrists Jennie Atyeo and Shane O’Rawe discuss their motivations for switching to the domiciliary sector from the High Street

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

London optometrist, Priya Morjaria, on triaging as a locum and finding a community during the pandemic

The initiative includes picture books illustrating the patient journey

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

From Truffles the cat in Pennsylvania to Mayce the border collie in Chesterfield, OT  explores what animal companions bring to optical practice

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