Practitioner stories
Optometrists, dispensing opticians and eye care professionals from across optics share their stories
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London optometrist, Priya Morjaria, on triaging as a locum and finding a community during the pandemic
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Nick Rumney, of Hakim Group practice BBR Optometry, on why the humble keratometer still proves a vital tool in his arsenal
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An optometrist saved my life“I had no idea that a brain tumour could cause you to lose your eyesight”
Optometrist Wai Hang Sy, and his patient, Carla Hempe, share the signs that led to an urgent referral that later uncovered a meningioma
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Optometrist Dr Greg Hammond tells OT about his experience as a COVID-19 vaccinator
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The initiative includes picture books illustrating the patient journey
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Locums share their pearls of wisdom with OT – from rewarding days to their most unusual clinical cases
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Patient transport service driver, Dave Martin, on the connections he forms with people travelling for AMD appointments and cataract surgery
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Ian Cameron, owner of Edinburgh’s Cameron Optometry, on his biggest challenges as an independent prescriber and how the qualification drives the profession forward
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Dispensing optician and newly qualified optometrist, Amy Oliphant, paid tribute to her “compassionate” and talented friend, Anita Farrer
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Locum optometrists reveal what is in their kit bag – from clinical essentials to the book or snack that gives their wellbeing a boost