Practitioner stories
Optometrists, dispensing opticians and eye care professionals from across optics share their stories
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Optometrist at the Lancashire-based Broadhurst Optometrists, Jennifer Smith, and her patient June Williams, discuss how a routine check-up unveiled a choroidal melanoma
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Navigating sensitive topics in practice can be a challenging task for optometrists. From driving to sight-threatening conditions, practitioners share their tips for tackling difficult conversations
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Mark Jensen started by collecting stamps as a child. Now he has more than 2000 pairs of eyewear in his collection, including iconic Elton John frames
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First year optometry undergraduate and AOP student representative, Indy Ghuman, shares insights from his visit to 100% Optical 2020
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Former professional footballer Dave Thomas tells OT about how guide dog ownership transformed his life
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Locum optometrist, Craig McCoy, discusses phasing out his full-time residency role to locuming for independents across Scotland and the Highlands
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Optometrist and director of Urquhart Opticians, Alistair Duff, discusses the importance of his LED camera slit lamp in the testing room
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Isle of Wight optometrist and underwater hockey enthusiast Rebecca Rushton on finding her element beneath the water’s surface
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The lecturer on life in the UK, learning to say ‘no,’ and space adventure