Category: Optometrists
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Duty of Candour: Your Professional Guide to Honesty and Trust
As healthcare professionals, we hold one duty to be sacred. This is the duty of candour. But what does this phrase actually mean? It is not just a buzzword. It is the absolute core of our patient-practitioner relationship and is the foundation of trust. I have written this guide to explain exactly what the duty…
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Visual Impairment Awareness Training & the NHS Long Term Plan
Today, I am thrilled to welcome Daniel Morgan-Williams, from Visualise Training and Consultancy, back to The Eye Care Advocate for another important guest article. This article looks at how visual impairment awareness training can help support the NHS Long Term Plan. I will now hand over to Dan to show how his consultancy can aid you…
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Patient Confidentiality: The “Jigsaw” Risk You Need to Know About
Maintaining patient confidentiality is the most sacred, non-negotiable duty we have as healthcare professionals. It is the bedrock of the trust our patients place in us. In the digital age, however, this duty faces a new and insidious threat. We have all felt the urge: you see a fascinating, “textbook” case in your clinic and…
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Contact Lenses for Halloween Costumes: What You Need to Know
Halloween contact lenses enhance costumes but pose serious risks, such as infections, allergic reactions, and vision issues, if not used properly and with a prescription.
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Newly Qualified Optometrist? The Advice I Needed on Day One
The moment a newly qualified optometrist walks into their first solo clinic is unforgettable. I remember my moment vividly. It was a potent mix of pride, excitement, and a healthy dose of sheer terror. The safety net of your supervisor is gone. Suddenly, every clinical decision rests squarely on your shoulders. I recall being plagued…
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Finding a Way: A Personal Reflection on Disability in Optometry
Today, we are honoured to host a guest post from Lucy Pirie-Guy, an optometrist who shares her candid, insightful, and inspiring experience of navigating her career with a limb difference. Her story is a powerful testament to resilience and a vital contribution to the conversation around disability in optometry. An Unseen Presence: The Reality of…
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The Dispensing Optician: Optics’ Best Kept Secret
The role of a dispensing optician is one of the most vital, yet often misunderstood, professions in eye care. They are the experts who turn an optometrist’s prescription into a pair of safe, comfortable, and perfectly fitted spectacles. Today, I am incredibly proud to feature a guest post from someone who champions this profession with…
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Visual Impairment Workplace Assessments: An Employee in the Spotlight
Today on The Eye Care Advocate, we are proud to feature a guest post from Dan Morgan-Williams, founder of Visualise Training and Consultancy. Dan examines the hidden barriers that face employees with visual challenges and the importance of a holistic approach to support. For more information on visual impairment workplace assessments, you can contact him…
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Books About Glasses: Reviews for Parents & Professionals
As an optometrist, a large part of my job is about communication. But as a father, I’ve been reminded that one of the most powerful ways we communicate with our children is through stories. The idea for a new section on The Eye Care Advocate came to me while reading with my son, Arthur. I…
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AI in Optometry: A Clinician’s Guide to Safe and Ethical Use
When tools like ChatGPT first became widely accessible, I was intrigued. How could we use AI in optometry? The life of an optometrist is a constant juggle of patient interaction, clinical excellence, and commercial awareness. The thought of a tool that could help ease some of that cognitive load was exciting. But then came the…