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
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“What we wanted to do is help explain to both practitioners and patients that there are six stages to managing dry eye,” said Nick Atkins, MD of Positive Impact.
@100Optical Positive Impact presented the Dry Eye Zone Circle-of-Care. Watch ➡️ ow.ly/xtel50Zbofr
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Over the last few months the OT team has been reviewing lecture notes, writing up interviews, and editing videos from a busy show.
Read our 5 major trends and topics from 100% Optical 2026 here: ow.ly/MK7B50Zbo1F
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Optical professionals are invited to complete a 10-minute online survey on the accessibility of digital eye care – including the NHS App.
Find out more here: ow.ly/va0o50Zbocs
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"I feel much more confident in both my clinical decision-making and patient interactions," says pre-reg optometrist at Boots Opticians, Eliza Jane McCall.
Here she spoke to us about solidifying her sight testing routine ahead of the OSCEs 👉ow.ly/WXKx50ZbnOZ
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"I feel much more confident in both my clinical decision-making and patient interactions," says pre-reg optometrist at Boots Opticians, Eliza Jane McCall,
Here she spoke to us about solidifying her sight testing routine ahead of the OSCEs 👉ow.ly/WXKx50ZbnOZ
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From speedy photochromics, to low-level light therapy, dry eye data capture, and biometry – we share new products to get excited about in our latest launches here: ow.ly/zqUk50ZbcgS
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"Practices that embrace dedicated dry eye solutions can differentiate themselves in a competitive market," says Essilor Instruments.
Discover more about Espansione from Essilor Instruments and how it can support dry eye management ➡️ ow.ly/a7UE50Z9mLI
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“It is a huge honour and quite humbling,” says Zabir Ali, owner of Wessex Optical, on receiving the Freedom of the City of London.
He spoke to us about what the recognition means to him, his practice team, and the community he serves → ow.ly/ZKBa50Zb0KX
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More than 100 delegates travelled to Old Windsor for a day of presentations and networking @TheHakimGroup roadshow.
Here, we share three insights from the event ➡️ ow.ly/lJ1j50ZaCRY
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In our latest edition Adam Sampson, CEO @The_AOP, reflects on the changing landscape of the High Street and how the AOP will continue to evolve the support and resources it provides to meet the needs of its members.
Read more from Adam here: ow.ly/Qvor50Zaw6i
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“The AOP has been a significant part of my development from being a student to now,” says Karan Vyas.
AOP Councillor, Karan Vyas, has been elected to @The_AOP Board. Here he spoke to us about his journey with the AOP, from student rep to Board member → ow.ly/aIEP50Zarrs
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@OptometryToday retweeted
Jun 8
Could the new Online NHS Trust reduce waiting times for glaucoma, cataracts, and medical retina conditions?
Read more in @OptometryToday 👉 hs-uk.co/4v2xzuja
#NHS #PrimaryCare #glaucoma #cataracts #medicalretina #haagstreituk
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Today, our deputy editor, Lucy Miller, has been on the ground at #NHSConfedExpo 2026 in Manchester. Attending tomorrow? Get in touch with @lucymiller321 if you'd like to speak to the OT team 😊
More insights and interviews from the event will be coming soon to the OT website.
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A new report from the NHS has provided a snapshot of the cost and volume of prescriptions that have been dispensed in the community in England over the past year.
Read more here: ow.ly/iw5950Z9RSk
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Last week, optometrist, Emma Spofforth, stood down as @The_AOP chairman following a 3 year tenure, handing over to optometrist and Board member, Nizz Sabir.
We spoke to Emma and Nizz to learn more → ow.ly/EeCs50Z9NFX
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The OFNC says plans for digitising referrals will be “doomed to fail” without proper funding.
Dr Peter Hampson @The_AOP said that the £20m investment over several years “is clearly not a fully costed plan for a national roll-out in England.”
Read → ow.ly/kuJs50Z9rVX
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"Dry eye disease is no longer a niche concern; it is one of the most common and rapidly growing challenges in modern eye care."
Discover and learn more about Espansione from Essilor Instruments here: ow.ly/a7UE50Z9mLI
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The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have published a report on three cases of fungal keratitis following laser eye surgery at a New York ophthalmology clinic.
Learn more here: ow.ly/E3pF50Z9fVn
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Eyewear company, Modo, showcased its new audio-only smart eyewear brand, EyeFly, @100Optical this year.
We met with Michael Jawett, the UK sales manager for Modo, to find out more. Watch our interview here: ow.ly/nHx550Z8MAZ
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For our latest cover story, we explore how optometrists are navigating the pressures of practice ownership, as they share the challenges, opportunities and lessons they've learned along the way.
Read the full cover story here: ow.ly/ybB350Z8J4Q
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