AOP

AOP chairman, Dr Julie-Anne Little, on the rapid innovation in telemedicine and tech, the impact of COVID-19 on the profession, and how independent prescribing is making its mark

Third-year optometry student and AOP councillor, Luke McRoy-Jones, calls on the profession to address the far-reaching impact of the coronavirus pandemic for student and pre-reg optometrists, from patient interactions to clinical teaching

Student reps will help the AOP to develop initiatives and benefits

The Association’s chief executive, Henrietta Alderman, confirmed the move having canvassed member feedback online

Lecturer of the Year Dr Peter Campbell shares how watching the next-generation of optometrists develop is the rewarding part of being a lecturer

Second year optometry undergraduate at the University of Plymouth, Luke McRoy-Jones, on what it means to be named AOP Awards Student of the Year 2019

Institute for Employment Studies principal associate, Dilys Robinson, shares what research commissioned by the AOP reveals about the aspirations of today’s workforce and the changing shape of the profession

Optometrist and OT  clinical editor for multimedia, Ceri Smith-Jaynes, shares insight into her journey to becoming IP qualified as she reflects on her hospital clinical placement

The Association seeks student members to represent the 12 optometry schools

Three undergraduates reflect on their time as AOP student representatives and tell OT  why they would recommend applying for one of the positions