Perspectives
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AOP policy officer, Saqib Ahmad, discusses the importance of the GOC’s recent call for evidence on the Opticians Act
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AOP chairman, Dr Julie-Anne Little, speaks to OT about the progression that has been made in the relationship between primary and secondary care, cataract wait lists, and the absence of appropriate funding
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Ophthalmologist and medical director of Newmedica, Nigel Kirkpatrick, on how the pandemic has changed the scope of community optometry
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Heads of services supporting optometry, orthoptic and visual functions at Birmingham & Midland Eye Centre, Dr Waheeda Illahi, Rosie Auld, Dr Peter Good and Dr Emma Berrow, reflect on growing wait lists, staff absences and adapting services
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Optometrist and AOP chairman, Dr Julie-Anne Little, discusses the ever-evolving business model on the High Street, the GOS fee and pathways across the nations
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Studies predict that the global prevalence of myopia will rise from 28% of the world’s population to 50% by 2050. Optometrist and AOP clinical director, Dr Peter Hampson, discusses the growing prevalence and why it is time to embrace CPD in this field
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Optometrist and practice owner of Hill Eyecare in Linwood, Scotland, Gemma Hill, shares her experiences of navigating the pandemic as a new business owner and progressing through a rebrand
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Optometrist and AOP chairman, Dr Julie-Anne Little, discusses the evolution of domiciliary eye care and the changing face of patients accessing care at home
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Domiciliary optometrist and business owner, Harjinder Sunda, shares his experiences providing eye care during the pandemic
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OT clinical editor and AOP head of education, Dr Ian Beasley, discusses the GOC’s new CPD scheme and shares insight into his Personal Development Plan