Practitioner stories
Optometrists, dispensing opticians and eye care professionals from across optics share their stories
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From months without work to a diary that’s busier than ever, OT charts the resurgence of the locum workforce in the face of the pandemic
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Locum optometrist, Yee Ting Liu, talks to OT about the benefits of being her own boss and how a patient who returned to say thank you reminded her why she is an optometrist
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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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Locum optometrist, Rebecca Rushton, shares her experiences as a locum in a new city when the pandemic hit
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Beheshta Hamid discusses becoming a locum as a newly-qualified optometrist and the benefits she gets from increased testing times
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Locum optometrist, Sammara Ahmed, on the instant variety that locuming provides her and realising she is valued during the pandemic
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Locum optometrists share their go-to kit and wish list for the year ahead
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Optometrist and clinical multimedia editor for OT , Ceri Smith-Jaynes, describes her experience returning from furlough and shares her tips for optometrists returning to practise during the pandemic
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The pandemic resulted in widespread changes across optometry, with locums among those most affected. From personal protective equipment to new ways of working, OT reflects on a transformative year
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A practice owner, locum optometrist and franchise partner tackle the challenges facing optometry’s locum workforce