Coronavirus
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Independent prescribing optometrist Don Williams explains how his unique business model is well-suited to adapting to the demands of the pandemic
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Universities have been working “as quickly as possible” to review applications from prospective optometry students who saw their original results downgraded
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Lapsed and non-members can take advantage of 20% off the AOP membership fee for the rest of 2020, in order that as many optometrists as possible can access support
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As practices move into a new version of normal following the COVID-19 lockdown, manufacturers and suppliers have highlighted devices that can be operated from safe distances
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The changes will be applicable to the next undergraduate academic cohort, and to this year’s incoming Scheme for Registration trainees
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The discussion and networking sessions, hosted in partnership with Johnson & Johnson Vision, will help to inform the ways the AOP can support locum members
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Emma Spofforth on the challenges of shielding as an optometrist: “It did sadden me that my skills were not going to be used”
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Mohamed Ayyaz Kasmani of Feltham Eyecare on relaying post-lockdown safety messages through animated video
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The new organisation will focus on controlling infectious disease, though some groups have warned the reform could be a “risky” move at this time
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The AOP has launched an online register that enables students to list their availability for pre-reg placements