Practitioner stories
Optometrists, dispensing opticians and eye care professionals from across optics share their stories
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Locum optometrist Shreya Khatry tells OT how a fully booked clinic that dwindled to four appointments brought home the reality of the COVID-19 outbreak
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Optometrist Will Norman on fitting an intensive care nurse with spectacles, remaining open to support the NHS and planning for the future
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Lecturer at Aston University, Dr Sam Strong, shares her experiences of moving to remote teaching during the coronavirus outbreak
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Optometrist at the Lancashire-based Broadhurst Optometrists, Jennifer Smith, and her patient June Williams, discuss how a routine check-up unveiled a choroidal melanoma
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Navigating sensitive topics in practice can be a challenging task for optometrists. From driving to sight-threatening conditions, practitioners share their tips for tackling difficult conversations
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Mark Jensen started by collecting stamps as a child. Now he has more than 2000 pairs of eyewear in his collection, including iconic Elton John frames
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First year optometry undergraduate and AOP student representative, Indy Ghuman, shares insights from his visit to 100% Optical 2020
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Former professional footballer Dave Thomas tells OT about how guide dog ownership transformed his life
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Locum optometrist, Craig McCoy, discusses phasing out his full-time residency role to locuming for independents across Scotland and the Highlands