S2E9. The Future of Frame Making in the UK with Lawrence Jenkin
On the final episode of the season, the legendary Lawrence Jenkin tells us about his career to date, his new glasses collection Ransome+Jenkin, and what he hopes for the future of frame-making in the UK.For Ransome+Jenkin: https://www.ransomeandjenkin.com/For more Lawrence:https://www.specmaker.com/For more about our Partner and their sight-saving work: www.Orbis.org.ukFor more about our Sponsor: www.M2Meyewear.comGlasses provided by www.ransomeoptical.comTo sponsor future episodes email hello@beedieoneyewear.comFor more Beedie:www.instagram.com/beedieoneyewearwww.beedieoneyewear.comwww.youtube.com/beedieoneyewear
20 Apr 2026
S2E8. Laser Vision Correction and Content Creation with Radhika Rampat
This week Radhika explains the different types of refractive vision correction (PRK, LASIK, Lenticule Extraction and ICL). We discuss how she balances working in the NHS, private practice and content creation.For more Radhika:https://www.radhikarampat.co.uk/https://www.instagram.com/eyefluencerrr/For more about our Partner and their sight-saving work: www.Orbis.org.ukFor more about our Sponsor: www.M2Meyewear.comTo sponsor future episodes email hello@beedieoneyewear.comFor more Beedie:www.instagram.com/beedieoneyewearwww.beedieoneyewear.comwww.youtube.com/beedieoneyewear
13 Apr 2026
S2E7. Universal Design in Eyewear with Alice Hargreaves
On this episode we look at the limitations of eyewear design and acknowledge the faces it forgot. We discuss universality vs inclusivity and Alice introduces The Makers Collection. For more Alice Hargreaves:The Makers Collection: https://ahframeartist.com/pages/collection/index.htmlhttps://ahframeartist.com/https://www.instagram.com/ahframeartist/For more about our Partner and their sight-saving work: www.Orbis.org.ukFor more about our Sponsor: www.M2Meyewear.comTo sponsor future episodes email hello@beedieoneyewear.comFor more Beedie:https://www.instagram.com/beedieoneyewearwww.beedieoneyewear.comwww.youtube.com/beedieoneyewear
6 Apr 2026
S2E6. Squints, Amblyopia and iPads with Lucy Barker
This week we discuss how Lucy became a paediatric ophthalmologist, how to manage amblyopia and her time working with Orbis UK.For more Lucy:https://www.moorfields.nhs.uk/private/consultants/lucy-barkerFor more about our Partner and their sight-saving work: www.Orbis.org.ukFor more about our Sponsor: www.M2Meyewear.comTo sponsor future episodes email hello@beedieoneyewear.comFor more Beedie:www.instagram.com/beedieoneyewearwww.beedieoneyewear.comwww.youtube.com/beedieoneyewear
30 Mar 2026
S2E5. Career Change: From Optometrist to Medical Writer with Sangeeta Kaushish
Sangeeta changed careers during COVID. We discuss dealing with feelings of discontent at work and the desire for more. She shares some transferable skills that helped her transition to her new role.For more Sangeeta:https://www.instagram.com/sangeetakmahi/For more about our Partner and their sight-saving work: www.Orbis.org.ukFor more about our Sponsor: www.M2Meyewear.comGlasses provided by www.ransomeoptical.comTo sponsor future episodes email hello@beedieoneyewear.comFor more Beedie:www.instagram.com/beedieoneyewearwww.beedieoneyewear.comwww.youtube.com/beedieoneyewear
23 Mar 2026
S2E4. Life Indoors and Myopia Control with John Bolger
This week we discuss the potential pathology associated with myopia, risk factors for myopia progression and the importance, and methods, of myopia control. For more John:https://my-iclinic.co.uk/https://www.instagram.com/myiclinic/For more about our Partner and their sight-saving work: www.Orbis.org.ukFor more about our Sponsor: www.M2Meyewear.comTo sponsor future episodes email hello@beedieoneyewear.comFor more Beedie:instagram.com/beedieoneyewearbeedieoneyewear.comyoutube.com/beedieoneyewear
16 Mar 2026
S2E3. The Fashion Psychology of Eyewear with Shakaila Forbes-Bell
On this episode we discuss how fashion reflects our mood, allows for self expression and can shape how we feel about ourselves. We look at the function and fashion of eyewear and Shakaila explains what studies have found about how glasses wearers are perceived and treated at various stages of life.For more Shakaila Forbes-Bell:Buy Big Dress Energy: https://fashionispsychology.com/big-dress-energy/www.fashionispsychology.comwww.instagram.com/fashionispsychologywww.instagram.com/shakailaeliseFor more about our Partner and their sight-saving work: www.orbis.org.ukFor more about our Sponsor: www.M2Meyewear.comGlasses provided by www.ransomeoptical.comTo sponsor future episodes email hello@beedieoneyewear.comFor more Beedie:www.instagram.com/beedieoneyewearwww.beedieoneyewear.comwww.youtube.com/beedieoneyewear
9 Mar 2026
S2E2. Professionalism, Business Ownership and Content Creation with Karmelo Modina
On this episode we discuss Karmelo's journey into optics, diversifying his career, starting Out of the Box Optics, practice ownership and the meaning of professionalism. For more Karmelo:https://outoftheboxoptics.co.uk/https://www.instagram.com/outoftheboxoptics/https://www.instagram.com/eyepapa_/For more about our Partner and their sight-saving work: www.orbis.org.ukFor more about our Sponsor: www.M2Meyewear.comGlasses provided by www.ransomeoptical.comTo sponsor future episodes email hello@beedieoneyewear.comFor more Beedie:www.instagram.com/beedieoneyewearwww.beedieoneyewear.comwww.youtube.com/beedieoneyewear
2 Mar 2026
S2E1. Operating on a Flying Eye Hospital with Larry Benjamin
On this episode we talk about Larry's career to date, his amazing work with Orbis UK, technological advances within ophthalmology, his love for photography and Cybersight.For more Larry:larrybenjaminphotos.comhttps://www.instagram.com/larrybenjamin0001/?hl=enFor more about our Partner and their sight-saving work: Orbis.org.ukFor more about our Sponsor: M2Meyewear.comTo sponsor future episodes email hello@beedieoneyewear.comFor more Beedie:instagram.com/beedieoneyewearbeedieoneyewear.comyoutube.com/beedieoneyewear
1 Mar 2026
Season 2 Trailer
She's baaaaack with Season 2! This season of Beedie on Eyewear: The Podcast is bigger, bolder, and not to be missed. Featuring an inspiring and varied line-up of voices - from ophthalmologists and optometrists to frame-makers and a fashion psychologist - this season brings fresh perspectives from across optics.A huge thanks to our Partner; Orbis UK, Sponsor; M2M Eyewear and Ransome Optical for providing eyewear. For more about our Partner and their sight-saving work: Orbis.org.ukFor more about our Sponsor: M2Meyewear.comTo sponsor future episodes email hello@beedieoneyewear.comFor more Beedie:instagram.com/beedieoneyewearbeedieoneyewear.comyoutube.com/beedieoneyewear
3 Aug 2025
S1E5. What Challenges Do Independent Opticians Face Today? with Margaret Asare
In this episode Margaret Asare describes the challenges faced as the owner of an independent practice, the impact of the London 2011 riots on business and the role opticians play in the community.
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For eye tests/glasses: https://www.eyelondonopticians.co.uk/ (https://www.eyelondonopticians.co.uk/)Want to contact me?Email: hello@beedieoneyewear.comInstagram: instagram.com/beedieoneyewear ( instagram.com/beedieoneyewear)Blog: www.beedieoneyewear.com (www.beedieoneyewear.com)
27 Jul 2025
S1E4. Juggling Optometry and Creative Endeavours with Jack Lupton
In this episode I discuss balancing business, creativity and clinical skills with spectacle maker and fellow optometrist, Jack Lupton.
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For an eye test/glasses: https://www.ransomeoptical.com/ (https://www.ransomeoptical.com/)
Shop the Drakes collaboration: https://www.drakes.com/collections/sunglasses (https://www.drakes.com/collections/sunglasses)Want to contact me?Email: hello@beedieoneyewear.com (hello@beedieoneyewear.com)Instagram: instagram.com/beedieoneyewear (instagram.com/beedieoneyewear)Blog: www.beedieoneyewear.com (www.beedieoneyewear.com)
20 Jul 2025
S1E3. How Can Diabetes Affect the Eyes? with Daren Hanumunthadu
In this episode consultant ophthalmologist Daren Hanumunthadu explains the impact diabetes can have on the eyes.
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https://kersleyeyeclinic.com/ (https://kersleyeyeclinic.com/)
Want to contact me?Email: hello@beedieoneyewear.comInstagram: instagram.com/beedieoneyewear ( instagram.com/beedieoneyewear)Blog: www.beedieoneyewear.com (www.beedieoneyewear.com)
#diabetes #diabetesawareness #ophthalmology #optometry #optometryeducation #diabeticeyedisease #optometrypodcast
13 Jul 2025
S1E2. Is There More to Optometry Than the High Street? with Akchlass Bazza
In this episode I discuss the scope of Optometry with long time friend, Akhlass. We explore her job roles to date, including working as an optometrist remotely and abroad.
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akchlass-bazza-97044380?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app
Want to contact me?
Email: hello@beedieoneyewear.com (mailto:hello@beedieoneyewear.com)
Instagram: instagram.com/beedieoneyewear (http://instagram.com/beedieoneyewear)
Blog: www.beedieoneyewear.com (http://www.beedieoneyewear.com/)
6 Jul 2025
S1E1. How Important is Face Shape When Choosing Glasses? with Rebecca Thompson
In this episode Rebecca Thompson joins me to discuss the factors to consider when choosing glasses.
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeyestylestudio?igsh=MTd2NXM4bGpqMXo1aA== (https://www.instagram.com/theeyestylestudio?igsh=MTd2NXM4bGpqMXo1aA==)
Article mentioned: https://eyestyle.substack.com/p/face-it-the-myth-and-marketing-of (https://eyestyle.substack.com/p/face-it-the-myth-and-marketing-of)
For more articles: https://eyestyle.substack.com/ (https://eyestyle.substack.com/)
Website: https://eyestylestudio.com/ (https://eyestylestudio.com/)
Want to contact me?
Email: hello@beedieoneyewear.com (mailto:hello@beedieoneyewear.com)
Instagram: instagram.com/beedieoneyewear (http://instagram.com/beedieoneyewear)
Blog: www.beedieoneyewear.com (http://www.beedieoneyewear.com)
6 Jul 2025
Introducing... Beedie on Eyewear: The Podcast!
What started as a blog takes on new life with this podcast series. Beedie on Eyewear: the podcast is a platform where I explore topics surrounding optometry, optics and eyewear. This season you'll hear conversations with amazing guests, discussing everything from diabetes and styling to gentrification and working abroad. Subscribe, share and enjoy!
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