News and features
The latest news, features and insight from across optics
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Locum optometrist, Sammara Ahmed, on the instant variety that locuming provides her and realising she is valued during the pandemic
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Optometry businesses welcomed the extension to business support measures, but highlighted key gaps
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A maximum £500 bonus is being offered to primary care workers in Scotland, with a deadline for claims of 21 February 2021
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Optical associations have shared updates on the progress of the COVID-19 vaccination plan for patient-facing practice staff
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Locum optometrists share their go-to kit and wish list for the year ahead
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Optometrist and clinical multimedia editor for OT , Ceri Smith-Jaynes, describes her experience returning from furlough and shares her tips for optometrists returning to practise during the pandemic
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How can locum optometrists maintain balance during times of personal and professional uncertainty? OT talks to Northamptonshire optometrist and mindfulness coach, Sheena Tanna-Shah
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Head of clinical and regulatory at the AOP, Henry Leonard, considers the importance of internal referrals, and offers tips for safe clinical practice
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From contract negotiation to further qualifications, OT identifies the skills to help locums adapt and thrive amid a shifting professional landscape
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The pandemic resulted in widespread changes across optometry, with locums among those most affected. From personal protective equipment to new ways of working, OT reflects on a transformative year