Practitioner stories
Optometrists, dispensing opticians and eye care professionals from across optics share their stories
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Optometrist, founder of Optom Academy and LOC chair, Shamina Asif, tells OT that while COVID-19 has reduced socialising during the Muslim holy month, it has provided enhanced opportunities for self-reflection
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Practice owner, Drew Thompson, on supporting customers remotely and producing face shields for keyworkers
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Optometrist and AOP Awards 2020 Locum of the Year, Prinal Patel, on her preparation routines and the importance of getting to know the team
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Practice manager and dispensing optician, Jordan Pretty, shares her experience of volunteering in the Boots COVID-19 testing centres for frontline NHS staff
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Optometrist at Specsavers in Daventry, Bhargavi Zinzuwadia, on the importance of the occluder to her every day practice
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Eva Davé, optometrist, co-owner of Mincher Lockett and Co Opticians and founder of the Eyewear Styling Academy, tells OT her tips for selecting the perfect pair of frames
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Michael O’Kane on volunteering in one of a series of secondary care hubs that will treat all face-to-face eye appointments during the COVID-19 crisis
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Optometry student at City, University of London, Saira Saleem, shares her experience of a two-week work placement at an eye clinic in India
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Athlete and entrepreneur, Souleyman Bah, speaks to OT about embracing vision loss, inspiring others and running 100m in 11.5 seconds
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The specialist optometrist and lecturer on her 78D lens, work-life balance, and the roads of Mallorca