OT on the go

Our movements over the past 60 days

We take a look at the movements of the OT team across February and March

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Laurence Derbyshire holding a camera filming

31 March 2026

Over the past two months, the OT team has attended a wide range of events and recorded a series of remote and in-person interviews. From contact lens launches and exclusive lab access, to conversations with Councillors and committee members shaping the profession, it has been a busy start to the year. Here is a snapshot of what we have been up to over the past 60 days.

1

A contact lens lab on the inside

Video

OT’s Laurence Derbyshire and Selina Powell stepped behind the scenes at Moorfields Eye Hospital – the only UK hospital with an in-house contact lens manufacturing laboratory. Watch the video.

Laurence Derbyshire filming at the British Optical Association Museum

2

Norville through the years

Video

OT’s Laurence Derbyshire and Selina Powell spoke with Neil Handley, museum curator at the British Optical Association Museum about the history and artefacts it houses in relation to Norville Optical. Watch the video.

3

New myopia contact lens launched

Event

OT’s Laurence Derbyshire and Kimberely Young joined CooperVision at Sea Life London Aquarium to learn more about its latest myopia management contact lens, the MyDay MySight 1 day. Watch the video.

4

Inside AOP Council

Interview

OT’s Emily McCormick and Laurence Derbyshire spoke with Rebecca Donnelly, AOP Councillor representing franchisee and joint venture partners, about her experiences and the role of Council. Watch the video.

Thomas Hamper

5

Being on HOC

Interview

OT’s Laurence Derbyshire and Lucy Miller spoke with Hospital Optometrists Committee member, Thomas Hamper, about the benefits and role of being on the committee. Watch more.

Richard Stead, Dr Ian Beasley and Ceri Smith-Jaynes

6

From optometry to ophthalmology

Podcast

OT interviewed Newmedica ophthalmologist and glaucoma lead, Richard Stead, for our latest episode of The OT Podcast. Listen here.

7

Presbyopic progress

Event

OT’s Laurence Derbyshire and Emily McCormick attended the London launch of Bausch + Lomb’s latest contact lens, the Ultra one day multifocal. Watch here.

8

A reset moment

Cover story video

IP optometrist, Richard Spruce, spoke to Laurence Derbyshire and Selina Powell about how he actively supports his wellbeing after moment in 2018 when the pressures of independent practice made him realise something needed to change. Watch here.