AOP

OT  poses a monthly scenario from a practitioner. This month, the AOP’s Henry Leonard looks at what to expect if a patient is wrongly triaged because of a miscommunication

Optometrist and AOP chair, Dr Julie-Anne Little, reflects on triage: what it involves, how it is used in practice, and whether optometry needs to embrace the terminology

AOP chief executive, Adam Sampson, discusses the importance of training and supervision for staff

The launch of the awareness campaign for 2021 follows research which found half of optometrists surveyed felt the public were unaware of the dangers of driving with poor vision

The AOP’s membership benefits officer, Sarah Melzack, explains the steps behind a new initiative that is bringing support to optometry’s newest recruits

The SPF for your eyes campaign advises the public of the importance of UV protection, with less than half of UK adults surveyed owning sunglasses with UV protection

Sarah Melzack, project manager of the AOP Peer Support Line, and Leah Boyle, OT ’s web content and social media executive discuss recent projects and how their teams have been supporting members

OT  and the AOP have produced a number of resources focused on supporting and upskilling the whole practice team

The AOP’s Strategy for Optometry aims to highlight the key role optometry plays as part of the NHS and showcase where the profession can further relieve pressure on the health service

Adam Sampson will join the Association of Optometrists from 14 June