News and features

AOP chief executive, Henrietta Alderman, on the need to take time to consider the impact of the pandemic on the profession

Over a year on from the first lockdown in the UK, OT  is reflecting on the disruption current students and pre-registration optometrists have experienced, and the hurdles that remain

Optometrist and AOP clinical director, Dr Peter Hampson, discusses infection control in practice during the pandemic

How can practitioners prevent contact lens dropout, and what methods are they using to achieve this? OT  sought to find out

100% Optical will deliver a virtual event between 23–24 May, offering education and interactive CET, as well as networking and meeting opportunities. OT  found out more…

Locum optometrist, Sammara Ahmed, on the instant variety that locuming provides her and realising she is valued during the pandemic

Following the launch of Eco’s new Ocean Frames collection, OT  spoke with Modo Eyewear’s European CEO, Giovanni Lo Faro, about the brand’s sustainable goals

Optometry Wales chief executive, Sali Davis, and Angharad Bowie, optometrist at Haverfordwest Specsavers, give OT  an insight into optometry’s role in the COVID-19 vaccination programme in Wales

Optometrist and director at the Hakim Group practice, Eyecare Excellence, Elysia Harvey, reflects on the pathology and protocol benefits that the Optomap brings to her business

Russell Bickle, general manager for Shamir UK, on the effects of COVID-19 and the key areas of opportunity for practices to engage patients