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Independent practice owner and specialist optometrist, Simon Berry, on the decision to close for routine appointments and the desire to help in the crisis

A two-minute OT  video provides guidance on disinfecting optical premises and equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic

Practice manager and dispensing optician, Jordan Pretty, shares her experience of volunteering in the Boots COVID-19 testing centres for frontline NHS staff

A two-minute OT  video provides guidance on the use of personal protective equipment in practice

Michael O’Kane on volunteering in one of a series of secondary care hubs that will treat all face-to-face eye appointments during the COVID-19 crisis

Hakim Group operations director, Zubair Hakim, on serving key workers and the value of sight to vulnerable patients in isolation

Locum optometrist Shreya Khatry tells OT  how a fully booked clinic that dwindled to four appointments brought home the reality of the COVID-19 outbreak

Optometrist Will Norman on fitting an intensive care nurse with spectacles, remaining open to support the NHS and planning for the future

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

Founder of Kirk & Kirk, Jason Kirk, shares advice on communicating effectively with your customers