Step on up
As the proportion of women working within optics increases, OT talks with women in leadership roles – from practice ownership to academia
Mark Newton
The latest edition:
The women in optometry edition
The demographics of the optometry workforce have changed, and the make-up of the profession is now predominantly female. OT asks: What does it mean to be a woman working in optometry in 2025?
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A final thought
“There have been times where others have seen strengths in me that I was unable to see myself”
Optometrist, AOP board member and AOP Councillor representing South West England, Karen Gennard, shares her experiences pursuing a STEM career as its professional demographics evolved
The Prevention and policy edition
One year on from the Government’s pledge to “reform and fix” the bursting at its seams secondary care system, OT delves into optometry’s role in influencing and embracing change, and what it will mean to be a primary eye care professional in the future
The Skills and satisfaction edition
Qualification is the start rather than the end of the education journey for optometrists, who are demonstrating a thirst for further learning in order to better meet the needs of patients
The Older people edition
OT explores the role optometry can play in supporting the ageing population