Practitioner stories
Optometrists, dispensing opticians and eye care professionals from across optics share their stories
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As we look back on 2021 and prepare for a new year, OT rounds up top research stories and High Street trends from the past 12 months, along with reflections from optometrists and the AOP
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Author and cultural commentator, Travis Elborough, on his new history of spectacles, Through the Looking Glasses
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Three researchers from the Centre for Eye Research Ireland discuss their involvement in turning research on smartphone use and myopia into an article for children
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Professor Kathryn Saunders and Dr Sara McCullough of Ulster University discuss a longitudinal study into the prevalence and risk factors of myopia in children in the UK
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Australian optometry duo, Drs Paul and Kate Gifford, have created a unique T-shirt club among clinicians and researchers combatting myopia. OT speaks to its members
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OT talks with five optometrists under 30 to find out their hopes and predictions for the future of optometry
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A PhD student has been appointed to develop contact lens designs that could be manufactured by No7
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OT speaks to full-time PhD student, Katherine Franklin, about her experience working in the field of myopia research
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Behavioural optometrist, Bhavin Shah, tells OT about managing eight-year-old Rian’s myopia with contact lenses, and how he helped dad, Hiten Shah, overcome his concerns
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Optometrist and president of Optometry Australia, Kate Gifford, on her experience of the profession