Practitioner stories

Mum of two, Anna Canty, discusses her daughter Daisy’s myopia management journey

Black & Lizars optometrist, Eilidh Thomson, on a chance meeting that changed the course of her career

Teesside optometrist, Sam Phillips, explains why preparation is key when starting at new practices as a locum

Ian Silverberg joined his father’s practice, established in 1957, at the age of 13. Now in his 60s, the practice director reflects on his time in optics

Susan Bowers, one of the first UK optometrists to become an independent prescriber, tells OT  about her most memorable cases

Nick Rumney, of Hakim Group practice BBR Optometry, on why the humble keratometer still proves a vital tool in his arsenal

Ian Cameron, owner of Edinburgh’s Cameron Optometry, on his biggest challenges as an independent prescriber and how the qualification drives the profession forward

Pam Robertson, IP optometrist and director of Angus Optix in Forfar, on a triage system that ensured smooth sailing during the pandemic

Anthony Blackman, optometrist at Leightons Opticians and director of training and development for Insight Optical Training, on how a simple triage form has empowered staff and increased efficiency

Scott Brown, clinical director and partner at Scotlens, on the importance of his topographer for practice finance and early diagnosis