Practitioner stories

Malcolm Carroll and his optometrist, Craig Walker, on a routine eye examination that uncovered visual field loss and raised concerns

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

Optometrist Wai Hang Sy, and his patient, Carla Hempe, share the signs that led to an urgent referral that later uncovered a meningioma

Dispensing optician and newly qualified optometrist, Amy Oliphant, paid tribute to her “compassionate” and talented friend, Anita Farrer

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

Qualified dispensing optician and optometry student, Zara Cowell, talks to OT  about how her optometry lecturer inspired and supported her throughout her optometry studies

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

Patient, Lyn Inman, and optometrist, Pritpal Summan, from Hakim Group practice, Brosgill Opticians in Leeds, on symptoms that uncovered signs of a stroke

Locum optometrist, Priya Morjaria, talks to OT  about three women who have inspired her throughout her optometry career

Practice owner and optometrist, Dr Martin Smith, and a patient from his Lincoln practice discuss a referral for a retinal tear