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OT on the go

Our movements over the past 60 days

We take a look at the movements of the OT team across June and July

Farah Topia sitting at a table with camera equipment filming her talking
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From filming fresh CPD content and exploring the latest innovations in eyewear manufacturing to attending major conferences, industry celebrations and events shaping the future of eye care, it’s been a busy few months for the OT team. We’ve been out and about meeting experts, reporting on key developments and bringing you insights from across the profession. Here’s a look at where we’ve been and what we’ve been covering.

Farah Topia sitting at a table with a camera in shot
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1

Lights, camera, CPD

CPD

OT’s Laurence Derbyshire filmed with the AOP’s clinical and regulatory adviser, Farah Topia, to produce our new CPD video on record keeping Take the exam.

Selina Powell standing on a balcony in parliament
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2

Support at diagnosis

Event

OT’s Selina Powell visited the Houses of Parliament for the launch of a new RNIB training programme focused on providing emotional support to individuals with sight loss at the point of diagnosis. Read more.

Laurence Derbyshire standing in an eyewear manufacturing spacing holding a camera filming
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3

Manufacturing matters

Interview

OT’s Kimberley Young and Laurence Derbyshire toured Cubitts’ recently opened King’s Cross eyewear manufacturing home to speak to founder, Tom Broughton, about the new headquarters. Read more.

Lucy Miller standing with Dharmesh Patel and Lisa Gibson
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4

LOC influence

Interview

OT’s Lucy Miller joined leaders from across healthcare at this year’s NHS Confed Expo in Manchester, where she spoke to Primary Eyecare Services’ Dharmesh Patel and Lisa Gibson about the ongoing drive to ensure optometry is recognised as a vital part of primary care. Read more.

Selina Powell looking at the camera smiling
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5

Tomorrow’s developments

Event

From artificial intelligence to anterior segment imaging, and the impact of Wales’ optometry reforms, Optometry Tomorrow was packed with insights shaping the future of the profession. Here’s what Selina Powell learned. Read more.

Zavier Coyne, co-founder of Gen Z Coach
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6

On the road

Event

OT’s Selina Powell travelled to Old Windsor for the first of four regional roadshows from Hakim Group, sharing her three takeaways from the event. Read more.

James Conway standing on a stage holding a microphone
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7

Eight decades in optics

Event

OT’s Kimberley Young and Emily McCormick attended Millmead’s anniversary celebrations marking eight decades of growth, innovation and industry partnerships. Read more.

Louisa Wickham
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8

The Louisa Wickham episode

The OT Podcast

When speaking to Louisa for The OT Podcast, she shared her journey into ophthalmology and her early research experience in genetics, while also discussing the future of AI in healthcare, and balancing leadership with being a clinician. Listen here.

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