Practitioner stories
Optometrists, dispensing opticians and eye care professionals from across optics share their stories
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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
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Patient, Suzanne Delve, and optometrist, Sohail Hakim, from Hakim Group practice Alan Miller Optometrists Irlam, on discovering a life-threatening condition from a case of blurry vision
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Mark Blankstone, owner of Blankstone Opticians in Liverpool, shared his observations on the city moving into tier three of local area restrictions
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British sailor, Luke Patience, on winning an Olympic medal, spending lockdown on a tiny Scottish island, and learning to read the subtleties of the ocean
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The online resource connects patients with practitioners who have expertise in dry eye
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Lincoln-based optometrist, Dr Martin Smith, on how his PASKAL 3D helps with social distancing refraction
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Northamptonshire optometrist, Sheena Tanna-Shah, launched Perfectly Imperfect Mum at the end of September
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It is easy to be despondent, but a positive new world is in our grasp – optometry simply needs to break out and find a new vision, optometrist Richard Edwards tells OT