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OT is a bi-monthly journal and website keeping optometry professionals and practice team members up to date on education, daily news and in-depth features optometry.co.uk London Joined June 2009

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13 hours ago

"Because the etrog represents the heart, we want our heart to be as loving and giving as possible – so there is an intense search for a very beautiful etrog" Three Jewish optometrists and one DO tell OT how they will be celebrating Sukkot this week >>> ow.ly/TJ4m50X7eQq

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20 hours ago

"For the Labour party, who were elected partly on its intention to fix a broken system, it is time to start delivering. Optometry is ready to help." @The_AOP CEO, Adam Sampson, on party conference season and what optometry can do to help the NHS >>> ow.ly/s3sR50X6Vjw

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2 days ago

“Early registration gives you priority access to event updates and the chance to book your preferred seminars before spaces fill up,” Sarah Daniels, senior marketing manager @100Optical, told OT. Here's what to know as plans gear up for the 2026 show: ow.ly/xNFJ50X6cOy

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2 days ago

Dispensing optician, Elaine Grisdale, provided tips on how optometry practice staff can create a welcoming environment for those with dementia during her presentation at Specsavers PAC. More here >>> ow.ly/lLif50X6bhv // @SpecsaversLife

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2 days ago

Across England, optometry practices are supporting 3 shifts outlined in the NHS' 10-Year Health Plan: analogue to digital, treatment to prevention, and hospital to community. For the Prevention and Policy edition's cover feature, OT met some of them: ow.ly/cSOh50X6bXq

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3 days ago

The new edition of OT lands today 🙌. In our Prevention and policy edition we talk to the optometrists delivering eye care services at the heart of NHS transformation. #OT #Optometry

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3 days ago

“If you’re curious about stepping into a role in professional affairs, my advice is: go for it” OT heard from leaders at CooperVision about leadership roles in industry >>> // @CooperVision ow.ly/N2qX50X6b3L

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3 days ago

Ashton, Leigh and Wigan Local Optical Committee chair, Julia Maiden, has outlined the wide-ranging benefits of a pilot that sees patients receive blood pressure checks in community optometry practices. Read more and watch the video here: ow.ly/qQq550X6aYC // @WiganLoc

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4 days ago

What is Fuchs’ dystrophy? In a roundtable discussion, hosted in partnership with Kowa, we delved into the subject with four ECPs. Curious to learn more about the condition? Watch and read the full roundtable here: ow.ly/taUc50X67Tx @Optomegeek

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4 days ago

A new study explores how ambient nitrogen dioxide and fine particle levels affect children’s vision. The scientists observed that “reducing air pollution exposure in early years could help slow myopia progression." Read more ➡️ ow.ly/4g5J50X5r1o

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5 days ago

British icons and significant personal moments were on display at the Touch: Beyond Vision exhibition. Using 3D printing, images submitted by those with sight loss were transformed into tactile artworks at the London exhibition. Watch and learn more ➡️ ow.ly/B6bP50X5roU

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5 days ago

The Singaporean optical regulator has warned optical professionals against substituting myopia management lenses with generic lenses. Read more about this story on OT here: ow.ly/NVcT50X5qHM #Optometry

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5 days ago

“Everyone plays an important part in the patient journey," says professional affairs consultant on the Johnson & Johnson Vision team, Faye McDearmid. Here she shares how her practice team supports patients trying contact lenses for the first time 👉 ow.ly/Sue850X5qMx

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6 days ago

Optometrist, @The_AOP board member and AOP Councillor representing South West England, Karen Gennard, shares her experiences pursuing a STEM career as its professional demographics evolved. Learn more here: ow.ly/o5N450X4toI #OT #Optometry

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6 days ago

Did you know, according to GOC data, 62% of practising optometrists and 67% of student optometrists are female? We explore this topic and the increasing proportion of women working within optics in The Women in optometry edition. Catch up and read 👉 ow.ly/Kt5b50Wzxbo

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6 days ago

Yesterday at the Labour Party Conference Prime Minister @Keir_Starmer announced the creation of a ‘digital NHS trust’ during his speech. Learn more here: ow.ly/xCeg50X4tAj #OT #NHS

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7 days ago

This week at the @UKLabour Conference the charity @guidedogs is asking for MPs in England to respond to a consultation on pavement parking – a behaviour that is putting blind and partially sighted people in danger. Deputy editor, Lucy Miller, reports 👉 ow.ly/a3sk50X4gX2

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7 days ago

Why do consumers sue and how can you turn unhappy customers into loyal advocates? Paul Chapman-Hatchett @The_OCCS offers insight into the reasons why people sue and shares some communications skills to help you manage complaints. Watch and learn ➡️ ow.ly/gMJs50WqIQp

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a week ago

As the Government pursues NHS reform, it is vital that primary care sits at the heart of change. Our Chief Executive, Adam Sampson, shares reflections on our ‘Healthcare on the High Street’ event and the importance of effectively delivering on the Government’s three shifts.

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a week ago

Five peer-reviewed studies shed promising light on micronutrient intervention in preventing and slowing the progression of diabetic eye conditions. Learn more ➡️ ow.ly/MmQu50X0IN7 #OT