Practitioner stories
Optometrists, dispensing opticians and eye care professionals from across optics share their stories
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The outbreak of COVID-19 brought rapid changes to the ophthalmology and optometry teams at the Royal Free Hospital in London. Safina Rashid, head for orthoptist and optometry services, and highly specialised optometrist, Sheena Patel, share what they learned
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Consultant ophthalmic surgeon Susan Sarangapani on starting a new job the week before lockdown and spotting eyelid cancer by video consultation
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Low vision optometrist Stephanie Cairns on supporting those with sight loss during the pandemic
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As stricter lockdown measures are resumed in Leicester, practices are returning to a restricted level of service
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Optometrist Faheem Sarfraz, from Paul Cheetham Eyecare, and patient Syed Shah discuss a treatment for uveitis during lockdown
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IP optometrist Dr John Gurney on a unique initiative within West Kent that has helped to ease the burden on hospitals during COVID-19
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Dr Katrina Schmid is Associate Professor in the School of Optometry and Vision Science, Queensland University of Technology
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Optometrist Alex Howard on the value of CUES and an increase in ischaemic problems in young patients following COVID-19
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Optometrist Sheena Tanna-Shah has established a support network to help practitioners through the unprecedented challenges of COVID-19
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A video tribute has showcased the work of independent optical professionals throughout the pandemic, from sight-saving care to doorstep spectacle repairs