News and features

A trio of ECPs came together to discuss how private providers can support the NHS in the delivery of cataract surgery

Ophthalmologist and medical director of Newmedica, Nigel Kirkpatrick, on how the pandemic has changed the scope of community optometry

Amy Thompson, optometrist and secretary of Cheshire LOC, and Jill Umpleby, dispensing optician and the LOC CPD officer, explain their involvement in an atrial fibrillation stroke prevention pilot that has been running in East Cheshire since November 2020

The awareness-raising initiative runs from today (13 June) until 19 June. OT  spoke with to BCLA president, Neil Retallic, about the campaign

AOP chief executive, Adam Sampson, discusses the opportunity for optometry in supporting the hospital backlog through the provision of eye care in the community

Tamara Hasan, optometrist at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, on how PPE will remain a vital part of her working day

Heads of services supporting optometry, orthoptic and visual functions at Birmingham & Midland Eye Centre, Dr Waheeda Illahi, Rosie Auld, Dr Peter Good and Dr Emma Berrow, reflect on growing wait lists, staff absences and adapting services

A new national media campaign by ACUVUE

At 100% Optical OT  chatted to Specsavers Home Visits JVP, Zetun Arif, about her love of domiciliary optometry and why others should consider this growing part of the profession

Optometrist and AOP chairman, Dr Julie-Anne Little, discusses the ever-evolving business model on the High Street, the GOS fee and pathways across the nations