Practitioner stories
Optometrists, dispensing opticians and eye care professionals from across optics share their stories
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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
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Clare Pearce, optometrist and practice director of Pearce and Blackmore Opticians, and Ingrid Patterson, Dementia Friendly communities coordinator, on ensuring accessible eye care and the importance of expanding skills
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Amit Sharma, optometrist and director at Hakim Group's Pinder & Moore Opticians, in Kingswinford, and lecturers at Ulster University, Dr Julie McClelland and Patrick Richardson, discuss a special cohort of IP training
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Practice owner Peter Frampton was in the first class of optometrists to qualify in independent prescribing, in 2009. More than a decade on, he explains how having a fully IP staff has huge benefits for the contact lens side of his business
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With the fourth stage of the Government’s roadmap out of lockdown delayed, OT spoke with optometry professionals about what practice looks like currently, and some of the challenges ahead
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The new NHS England programme provides an eye care service in special schools
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How virtual consultations have won the support of patients and allied healthcare professionals – and why the change in approach and extended scope of practice for optometry should stay post-pandemic
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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