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OT  poses a monthly scenario from a practitioner. This month, we look at complaints

Optometrists are well placed to make sure patients feel more in control of what is happening to them at the difficult stage of diagnosis, writes eye health information officer at RNIB, and optometrist, Poonam Patel

The company has seen an impact on business conditions as the coronavirus pandemic spreads across the globe

AOP Awards 2020 Dispensing Optician of the Year, Sarah Grant, on the value she gets from caring for the most vulnerable in society

OT  speaks to a range of eyewear experts about the trends that they see emerging in the sector this year

Navigating sensitive topics in practice can be a challenging task for optometrists. From driving to sight-threatening conditions, practitioners share their tips for tackling difficult conversations

Guidance on furloughing staff, locums hit by income threshold and Clap for Carers event puts a spring in the step of hospital optometrists

OT  has spoken to the owners of two practices in England who have temporarily closed but are offering emergency care if required

In light of Government guidance around limiting the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), a number of frame suppliers and eyewear brands have temporarily closed or modified operations

Queen’s University Belfast Professor Tunde Peto speaks to OT  about diabetic retinopathy screening