Practitioner stories
Optometrists, dispensing opticians and eye care professionals from across optics share their stories
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Described as an influential, charismatic and visionary leader in optometry, Professor Cole died on 27 January 2021
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The “pioneering” inventor of the Varilux progressive lens, and one of the founders of Essilor Group has died at the age of 94
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Described as caring, well-loved and respected, Nayan Patel has died at the age of 40
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The “dedicated” and “immeasurably kind” practice owner, dispensing optician and contact lens optician has died at the age of 63
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Remembered as “one of UK optometry’s unsung heroes,” Andrew Field died on 30 December 2020 at the age of 81
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The Edinburgh optometrist who “shone a light on the path for others to follow” died in December at the age of 84
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The “exceptionally committed and passionate” optometrist and member of the Wolverhampton Local Optical Committee has passed away
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The optometrist who was described as “passionate about raising the status of the profession” has passed away.