Practitioner stories

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

Brand manager for Alcon UK & Ireland, Eddie Pigott, and Eyekandy chief marketing officer, Garrett Albanese, on taking patient support to an augmented reality platform

Lisa Cowan and Dr Louise Madden, leads for NHS Education for Scotland’s Glaucoma Award Training (NESGAT), and IP optometrist and student, David Cummins, discuss the new pilot course, the impact of COVID-19, and extending the remit of optometrists

Optometrist and clinical multimedia editor for OT , Ceri Smith-Jaynes, describes her experience returning from furlough and shares her tips for optometrists returning to practise during the pandemic

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

With the end of term ‘travel window’ open, many students across the country are returning from university ahead of the festive season. OT  heard from students about their plans

Lincoln-based optometrist, Dr Martin Smith, on how his PASKAL 3D helps with social distancing refraction

Tony Bancewicz, practice owner at Stirling Optical, explains how the Vision-R800 has helped him meet social distancing requirements and make the practice safe for his staff and customers

Practice owner, Simon Berry, and Neatebox founder and CEO, Gavin Neate, discuss the introduction of a new accessible solution to support visitors with disabilities

Navigating sensitive topics in practice can be a challenging task for optometrists. From driving to sight-threatening conditions, practitioners share their tips for tackling difficult conversations