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Our movements over the past 60 days
We take a look at the movements of the OT team across June and July
07 August 2026
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
What to read, watch and listen to online: our top three
- Postcards from: Optometrist, Dr Valarie Jerome, shares insight into practising in the US
- Career progression: OT spoke with Richard Spencerabout his journey from optical assistant to optometrist
- Not a dry eye: To mark Dry Eye Awareness Month OT took a peek inside Eyelink Opticians’ dry eye offering
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