AOP

Since the AOP Peer Support Line was launched in May 2017 it has received 321 calls. It has provided 275 support conversations totalling 109 hours. One of its optometrist volunteers speaks to OT  about the aims and benefits of the service

Optometrist and volunteer at Second Sight, Rajula Karania, tells OT  about the work of a charity that is working hard to eradicate blindness in Bihar, India

Directors and specialist optometrists at Parker & Hammond Opticians, Dipesh Chhatralia and Sachin Patel, on building a strong optical team that support each other in providing the best patient care

Nominations for the AOP Awards 2020 are now open. Will you be putting yourself forward?

Director of Martin Smith Opticians and Practice of the Year, Dr Martin Smith, tells OT  about the importance of loyal customers and the benefits of starting small as a practice

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

AOP Awards 2019 Newly-Qualified Optometrist of the Year, Joseph Ong, shares insight into striving to be the best possible optometrist

The AOP Awards Locum of the Year, Kris Cottier, discusses the freedom that being a locum optometrist brings

Contact Lens Practitioner of the Year, Bhavin Shah, on myopia management, the importance of enabling children to wear contact lens and staying ahead of the curve

The AOP Peer Support Line was launched in May 2017 to provide a confidential support service to help optometry professionals during times of worry or stress. One of its optometrist volunteers speaks to OT  about the aims and benefits of the service