Practitioner stories
Optometrists, dispensing opticians and eye care professionals from across optics share their stories
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Optometrist and practice owner, Satvinder Shoker, and 23-year-old patient Amandeep Bains, discuss an emergency appointment that led to a life-changing diagnosis
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Zeiss professional services manager, Sofia Fazal, and Learn by Design education delivery team manager, Stephen Frew, discuss a partnership to bring a hands-on STEM programme to schools in Birmingham
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Jo Mackenzie on her career goals, umpiring, and putting off that PhD
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Jonathan Nixon, owner of independent practice, Bespoke Eyewear Harrogate, on predicting the fashions and seeing his frames on television
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Howard Bainbridge, who was admitted into the Livery of the Worshipful Company of Spectaclemakers in 1995, has retired from the Darlington practice he joined at the age of 15
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Newbury optometrist, Dr Valarie Jerome, speaks with OT about the viral response to a Tweet after turning away a patient without a face mask
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As the new lockdown takes effect in England, OT hears from practices about remaining open for eye care, the business impact, and the challenges for the High Street
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From gaining confidence in new technology, to learning new skills as part of NHS Test and Trace, three optometrists reflect on what they have learned through the pandemic
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Elizabeth Manuel speaks with OT about losing her sight at the age of 46 and a campaign to ensure priority shopping slots for the blind and visually impaired