Practitioner stories
Optometrists, dispensing opticians and eye care professionals from across optics share their stories
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Newbury optometrist, Dr Valarie Jerome, speaks with OT about the viral response to a Tweet after turning away a patient without a face mask
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As the new lockdown takes effect in England, OT hears from practices about remaining open for eye care, the business impact, and the challenges for the High Street
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The online resource connects patients with practitioners who have expertise in dry eye
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Optometrist and AOP interim clinical adviser, Roshni Kanabar, on helping people to preserve special memories through her bespoke scrapbooks
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A Leicester man thought the irritation in his eye might have been from where he rubbed it. But the slit lamp revealed a fly the size of a pinkie fingernail
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Practice owner, Simon Berry, and Neatebox founder and CEO, Gavin Neate, discuss the introduction of a new accessible solution to support visitors with disabilities
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Optometrist Pretty Basra on how a fledgling sweet business gave her back a sense of purpose during lockdown
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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