Practitioner stories

Aston University optometry department head, Professor Leon Davies, on the unifying power of musicals

Optometrist and Specsavers partner, Rakesh Kapoor, reflects on the multiple’s PAC conference, which he has attended every year since it was established 25 years ago

Optometrist spotted that Megan Turner’s optic nerve was badly swollen and referred her to hospital

Poet Dave Steele tells OT  how his poetry gives people words to describe living with sight loss when they can’t find their own

Dr Martin Smith and colleagues share insight into their award-winning practice

For a fulfilling career, Diba Choudhury has not been afraid to face up to knowledge gaps – and go back to her university textbooks

Newly-qualified optometrist, Nikki Sharma, discusses the benefits of the volk lens in the testing room

While the barriers to change in primary and secondary care can appear insurmountable, Julie Dowdney sets out a vision where local NHS teams, orthoptists, optometrists and ophthalmologists collaborate and learn together

Meet optometrist and practice owner, Professor Simon Barnard, OT ’s latest CET author, who talks about learning new techniques, innovative ways of learning and teaching others

Optometry undergraduate Yousra Elsadig speaks to OT  about balancing study with her growing clothing brand and business