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How do I… speak to patients about upgrading their contact lenses?

Locum optometrist and Johnson & Johnson Vision professional affairs consultant, Marie-Therese Hall, shares advice on speaking to patients about upgrading

5 min read

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“Professional connections are invaluable”

7 min read

Practitioner stories

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“Being self-employed means looking after yourself”

10 min read

Practitioner stories

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Life as a locum

“Every day is about first impressions”

7 min read

Practitioner stories 1

Inside an optometry practice, Meera stands behind a reception desk, on which stand a display of glasses cases, hand sanitiser and leaflets. On the wall to the left of Meera is a large display of colourful Kirk & Kirk eyewear. Two women stand on the other side of the desk with a video camera

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An explainer on… the member survey

In the first of a new series of insights from across the AOP, OT hears from John White, communications director, on the results of the member survey

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Speaking up in practice

6 min read

Clinical and regulatory 3

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“With networking, you get to speak to the entire profession”

9 min read

Career development

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How do I… engage and raise contact lenses with younger patients effectively?

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Life as a locum

Returning to locuming after practice ownership

7 min read

Practitioner stories

First-ever locum education day hosted by OT and the AOP

Webinars that delivered on the day are now accessible online

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Life as a locum

“I don’t think I’d ever go back into full-time work”

5 min read

Practitioner stories

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OT and the AOP to host their first dedicated education day for locum optometrists this weekend

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“Vital and essential” needs of eye care workforce discussed in Parliament

9 min read

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The variety of a locum diary

5 min read

Practitioner stories 1

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The scenario: pre-reg supervision by locum optometrists

Clinical and regulatory

How do I… engage effectively with new contact lens patients when I will not see them through their contact lens fitting journey?

Optometrist and Johnson & Johnson Vision professional affairs consultant, Marie-Therese Hall, shares advice for locums on engaging with new contact lens wearers

5 min read

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Life as a locum

"Locuming is pushing me out of my comfort zone"

6 min read

Practitioner stories