Practitioner stories
Optometrists, dispensing opticians and eye care professionals from across optics share their stories
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Malcolm Carroll and his optometrist, Craig Walker, on a routine eye examination that uncovered visual field loss and raised concerns
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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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An optometrist saved my life
“I had no idea that a brain tumour could cause you to lose your eyesight”
Optometrist Wai Hang Sy, and his patient, Carla Hempe, share the signs that led to an urgent referral that later uncovered a meningioma
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Dispensing optician and newly qualified optometrist, Amy Oliphant, paid tribute to her “compassionate” and talented friend, Anita Farrer
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Yuan Gao is a pre-reg optometrist at Western Eye Hospital, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. OT spoke to Gao about his university experience and how one lecturer helped him to succeed
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Qualified dispensing optician and optometry student, Zara Cowell, talks to OT about how her optometry lecturer inspired and supported her throughout her optometry studies
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Pre-registration optometrist, Aniqa Waqar, shares how a sixth form mentor, a university lecturer and an optometrist inspired and motivated her throughout her optometry studies
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Patient, Lyn Inman, and optometrist, Pritpal Summan, from Hakim Group practice, Brosgill Opticians in Leeds, on symptoms that uncovered signs of a stroke
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Locum optometrist, Priya Morjaria, talks to OT about three women who have inspired her throughout her optometry career
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Practice owner and optometrist, Dr Martin Smith, and a patient from his Lincoln practice discuss a referral for a retinal tear