Practitioner stories
Optometrists, dispensing opticians and eye care professionals from across optics share their stories
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Mum of two, Anna Canty, discusses her daughter Daisy’s myopia management journey
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Black & Lizars optometrist, Eilidh Thomson, on a chance meeting that changed the course of her career
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Teesside optometrist, Sam Phillips, explains why preparation is key when starting at new practices as a locum
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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
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Susan Bowers, one of the first UK optometrists to become an independent prescriber, tells OT about her most memorable cases
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Nick Rumney, of Hakim Group practice BBR Optometry, on why the humble keratometer still proves a vital tool in his arsenal
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Ian Cameron, owner of Edinburgh’s Cameron Optometry, on his biggest challenges as an independent prescriber and how the qualification drives the profession forward
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Pam Robertson, IP optometrist and director of Angus Optix in Forfar, on a triage system that ensured smooth sailing during the pandemic
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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
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Scott Brown, clinical director and partner at Scotlens, on the importance of his topographer for practice finance and early diagnosis