Practitioner stories

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

The Macular Society has announced Denise Voon as Optometrist of the Year in its Awards for Excellence

Gemma Hill plans to employ a graduate optometrist and add a second testing room

Amar Shah sat with fingers crossed poolside in Majorca as England cricketer Jack Leach gained a cult following wearing Ørgreen frames

Optometrist and independent practice owner of Edwards & Walker Opticians, Pretty Basra, talks to OT  about her interest in children’s vision, her PhD and balancing work, study and family life

Martin Memory’s piece is based on his practice’s styling consultation service

Meet dispensing optician and product owner at Eyoto, Jim Cox (pictured below), OT ’s latest CET author, who talks groundbreaking technology, the theatre and trips to Disneyland

Director and optometrist at Eyetech Opticians, Adrian Springett (pictured), and mother of nine-year-old Fletcher (pictured), Miranda Earley, discuss how a routine sight test led to the detection of a brain tumour