Practitioner stories
Optometrists, dispensing opticians and eye care professionals from across optics share their stories
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Optometry Wales chief executive, Sali Davis, and Angharad Bowie, optometrist at Haverfordwest Specsavers, give OT an insight into optometry’s role in the COVID-19 vaccination programme in Wales
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Lorraine Shields, a retina nurse in the UK, on working collaboratively to ensure that patients receive appropriate diabetes care
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Experts from across the optometry spectrum discuss their experiences of the past 12 months, and what they think teleoptometry’s place will be in 2021 and beyond
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For many optometrists, remaining open during the new lockdown brings with it a range of complex and conflicting emotions. OT considers practitioners’ key concerns
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A number of optometrists have been recognised for their services in prison optometry, supporting people with sight impairments, and for work during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Locum optometrists share their go-to kit and wish list for the year ahead
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Optometrist and clinical multimedia editor for OT , Ceri Smith-Jaynes, describes her experience returning from furlough and shares her tips for optometrists returning to practise during the pandemic
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Clinician-scientist and business director, Dr Sunni Patel, tells OT about bringing his passion project, Dish Dash Deets, to life
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What was it like to work as an optometrist in the 70s, 80s and 90s? Three optometrists share their memories with OT
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Lead optometrist at Banks Optometrists in Brixton, London, Uma Patel, tells OT about how providing minor eye conditions services has improved the practice’s relationship with other healthcare professionals