Practitioner stories

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

Newly-qualified optometrist, Nikki Sharma, discusses the benefits of the volk lens in the testing room

Third-year optometry student, Corey Forbes, made more than 200 black arm bands in protest against the name change. He tells OT  his story

Director of Specsavers Bridport, Chris Newall, talks to OT  about the etiquette-rich sport of real tennis – also known as ‘the sport of kings’

Optometrist and store director of Specsavers Morningside, Michael O’Kane, shares insight into the business and patient benefits that having an OCT has brought