Practitioner stories

Ian Silverberg joined his father’s practice, established in 1957, at the age of 13. Now in his 60s, the practice director reflects on his time in optics

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

NHS Education for Scotland tells OT  how its Peer Assisted Learning network informed the launch of Optometry Practice Assisted Learning

Scott Brown, clinical director and partner at Scotlens, on the importance of his topographer for practice finance and early diagnosis

Described as “totally dedicated to the profession,” the optical technician and practice director with a near 70-year career in optics has died at the age of 83

Optometrist and practice owner, Ameerah Riaz Ahmed, shares how her family have been the driving force and motivation behind her career aspirations

Isle of Wight-based practice owner, Farzeen Khan, on the challenges she found whilst uncovering her love of optics in 1990s Nepal

Tributes have been paid to the “wit, humour and roof-raising talent” of an Edinburgh optometrist, who has died at the age of 60

Anjana Taank, of Cambridge independent Taank Optometrists, on bouncing back from a fire and flood during the pandemic

The “dedicated” and “immeasurably kind” practice owner, dispensing optician and contact lens optician has died at the age of 63