Practitioner stories

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

Susan Bowers, optometrist and AOP councillor, tells OT  why supporting a pre-reg is so important for her practice

Dr Daniel Epshtein on cringe-worthy career moments, the importance of his OCT, and NYC dining

Jesse Dufton on climbing the Old Man of Hoy, the hidden significance of lichen and inspiring the next generation

Optometrist and director at Specsavers Opticians Leigh, Rumit Patel, and Kelly Morris, mum to eight-year-old Hollie Creighton (pictured), discuss how an emergency appointment for a suspected lazy eye led to the detection of end-stage papilloedema

Optometrist Pretty Basra on how a fledgling sweet business gave her back a sense of purpose during lockdown

Independent prescribing optometrist Don Williams explains how his unique business model is well-suited to adapting to the demands of the pandemic

Emma Spofforth on the challenges of shielding as an optometrist: “It did sadden me that my skills were not going to be used”

Twinkle Patel, practice owner and optometrist at Walbank Opticians, discusses branching out into colourful eyewear and strengthening connections with the local community during COVID-19

Independent prescribing optometrist, Dr John Gurney, and patient Tom Watters discuss the diagnosis and treatment of a retinal detachment