Practitioner stories

Optometrist at Specsavers in Daventry, Bhargavi Zinzuwadia, on the importance of the occluder to her every day practice

Newly-qualified optometrist, Nikki Sharma, shares her experiences of working in practice during the early stages of the coronavirus outbreak to being furloughed and finding herself with time on her hands

Optometry student, Nashwa Choudhury, won the 2019 Specsavers Spectacle Wearer of the Year Editor’s Choice Award. Now working part-time as an optical assistant at the multiple where she is responsible for frame styling, preparing dispenses and pre-testing customers, she shares insight her passion for frames OT 

Optometrist Farah Hasham on teaching children about eye care through a pirate-themed children’s book

What was it like to work as an optometrist in the 70s, 80s and 90s? Three optometrists share their memories with OT 

The optometrist and business leader is recognised as a Scale-Up Entrepreneur of the Year at the EY Entrepreneur of the Year awards

Pre-reg optometrist at Specsavers in Driffield, Mariam Tall, shares insight into how she uses the digital tool in practice and the benefits it brings

Rosemary Shrager discusses her family history of glaucoma and why good vision is crucial to her role as a chef

Optometrist and Specsavers partner, Rakesh Kapoor, reflects on the multiple’s PAC conference, which he has attended every year since it was established 25 years ago

Optometrist spotted that Megan Turner’s optic nerve was badly swollen and referred her to hospital