Practitioner stories

Optometrist and owner of Tompkins Knight and Son, Brian Tompkins, and his patient, Rosemary Harries, tell OT  about how a routine eye examination allowed Rosemary to watch her grandchildren grow up

London independent optometrist, Shine Gonzalvez, documents the stories of London’s homeless community through her photography

AOP Awards Optometrist of the Year 2017, Prab Bopari, and her patient, Mary Barber, tell OT  how swift action after a sight test helped prevent complications from diabetes

Lincoln-based optometrist Martin Smith talks about how his 3D sight test system has enhanced the patient experience

Independent optometrist and Aston University doctoral student, Jasmine Smith on the joy and adrenalin of her gravity-defying hobby

Practice director and independent prescribing optometrist, Sarah Farrant, discusses why high dose Omega 3 is so important

From a seven-decade career to a twin vocation, OT  explores the key to job satisfaction in families where a passion for eye health forms a common thread

Wardale Williams and Observatory the Opticians optometrist, Will Norman, and his patient, Ralf McMurray, talk about the referral process after the diagnosis for a detached retina

Henrietta Alderman explains how diversity of activity can help expand horizons and improve career satisfaction, as long as the bedrock of a happy, healthy and stimulating working environment is in place

For Mellis Eyecare owner, Iain Mellis, the best weekend away involves a trip down memory lane