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APRIL 2018
DISPENSING
OPTICS
N EW S , I N F ORMATION an d
E D U C ATI ON fo r OP TICIANS
Join us for the 32nd Biennial
Convention of the International
Opticians Association
13th - 20th APRIL 2018
FIONA ANDERSON
BSc(Hons) FBDO R SMC (Tech) FEAOO
The biennial convention of the IOA is a week long current International Opticians
Association president says:
“
residential gathering of like minded, forward thinking
optical professionals from all over the globe. This unique
event provides the perfect opportunity to enhance your
I hope that this 32nd
skills, share your experiences and learn from others.
IOA Convention delivers
The event opens in Birmingham at one of the key events
in UK optics, Optrafair, and concludes with a celebration lively debate, exchange
dinner in Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital city. of ideas and practises
and shared learning and
• Visit Optrafair, Birmingham, the Lake District and Edinburgh development in a friendly
• Network with colleagues from across the globe and convivial atmosphere.
It is my privilege to invite
• Discuss business
you to join us, CEUD
• Learn more about opticianry MILE FAILTE a hundred
”
thousand welcomes!
• Scope out the latest in frames, lenses and equipment
• Enjoy an education programme with international experts
• Join us at the Association of British Dispensing Opticians’
Optrafair Dinner and Afterparty
• Attend the IOA AGM, Presidential handover and awards
• All with plenty of time to explore the host towns, with options
for golf, a tour of a distillery and a castle, plus a final dinner
in a not to be missed surprise location.
To book places at the IOA 2018 conference or for
any other query, please contact Elaine Grisdale
EMAIL elainegrisdale@yahoo.co.uk
TELEPHONE +44 7912 116 567
WEBSITE www.ioassn.org/convention-book-now/
Dispensing Optics APRIL 2018
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Contents
25. 16.
33. 18.
32.
Features PR
Promoting eye health
by Antonia Chitty
18. Product Spotlight
In the comfort zone
Regulars
20. Continuing Education & Training
Myopia control with soft contact lenses
by Claire Mc Donnell
5. DO Dispatches
23. Multiple Choice Answers 6. The Anderson Files
Standards of practice. 8. Letters
Avoiding a wrong turn Part 1
by Andrew Keirl 10. News
26. Words from the workshop 36. Jottings
Labs with no limits When presbyopia bites
by Rob Barrow by Keith Dickinson
28. In practice 37. FAQs
The magic of perception
by Mark Hickton 38. Jobs & Notices
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DISPENSING OPTICS
The Professional Journal of the Association
of British Dispensing Opticians
VOLUME 33 NO 4
EDITORIAL STAFF
Editor
Assistant Editor
Managing Editor
Sir Anthony Garrett CBE HonFBDO
Jane Burnand
Nicky Collinson BA (Hons)
DO Dispatches
Email ncollinson@abdo.uk.com
Design and Production Rosslyn Argent BA (Hons) ALL HAPPENING AT ABDO
Email rargent@abdo.uk.com
Admin. Manager Deanne Gray HonFBDO The very busy start to the year has
Email dgray@abdo.uk.com
continued at a rapid pace, with new
EDITORIAL/ADVERTISING appointments, new initiatives and, of
Telephone 0781 2734717 course, a very large presence at Optrafair.
Email ncollinson@abdo.uk.com
Website www.abdo.org.uk In this month’s issue, we carry news of two very significant
appointments to the ABDO team. Antonia Chitty, who has
SUBSCRIPTIONS
UK £150 been a long-standing contributor to Dispensing Optics and
Overseas £175, including postage our social media consultant, has become a full-time member
Apply to Tom Veti
Association of British Dispensing Opticians of staff with overall responsibility for all of our
Godmersham Park, Godmersham, Kent CT4 7DT communications (see page 10). I am also delighted to
Telephone 01227 733922 welcome Ed Fox to the team. Ed becomes the first qualified
Email tomv@abdo.org.uk
Website www.abdo.org.uk dispensing optician in the membership team and he will
significantly improve our ability to respond to members’
ABDO CET
enquiries. Ed will be an additional resource for the Association
Head of CET Paula Stevens MA ODE BSc(Hons)
MCOptom FBDO CL (Hons)AD SMC(Tech) in the delivery of our services (see page 12).
We also report on our new National Resource Centre to be based
ABDO CET, 5 Kingsford Business Centre, Layer Road,
Kingsford, Colchester CO2 0HT in Birmingham (page 25). This major initiative is the biggest
Telephone 01206 734155 project undertaken by the Association since the establishment
Email abdocet@abdo.org.uk of ABDO College. It will provide an outstanding examination
CONTINUING EDUCATION REVIEW PANEL environment for our students as well as an unmatched facility
Joanne Abbott BSc(Hons) FBDO SMC(Tech) for providing enhanced education and CET for ABDO members.
Keith Cavaye FBDO(Hons)CL FBCLA
Its multi-role configuration will enable us to host other events
Andrew Cripps FBDO(Hons) PG Cert HE FHEA
Kim Devlin FBDO(Hons)CL there and it will be a flagship facility for the profession.
Stephen Freeman BSc(Hons) MCOptom FBDO(Hons) FHEA Cert Ed
Abilene Macdonald Grute BSc(Hons) MCOptom BSc(Hons) FBDO(Hons) At the end of March, ABDO went live with a brand new
SLD(Hons)LVA Dip Dist Ed Cert Ed
database. This very complex project has taken some while to
Richard Harsant FBDO(Hons)CL(Hons)LVA
Angela McNamee BSc(Hons) MCOptom FBDO(Hons)CL FBCLA Cert Ed develop, and will provide enhanced services across all ABDO
Linda Rapley BSc(Hons) FCOptom PGDip PGCE and ABDO College functions. Inevitably, it will take some time
Andrew Stokes FBDO SMC(Tech)
to bed down and for all functions to be activated. The
JOURNAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE members’ area of the website will be out of action for
Richard Crook FBDO
approximately two weeks, so I hope all members will bear
Kim Devlin FBDO(Hons)CL
Kevin Gutsell FBDO(Hons) SLD with us in this transitional phase.
Ros Kirk FBDO
Angela McNamee BSc(Hons) MCOptom FBDO(Hons)CL FBCLA Cert Ed Both the Association and ABDO College will have a strong
presence at Optrafair this month. We have a comprehensive
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Dispensing Optics APRIL 2018 5
THE
FIONA ANDERSON BSC(HONS) FBDO R SMC(TECH) FEAOO A FILES
Our monthly column from the ABDO president
The Anderson Files
L
ike those who have gone before
me I too am a little sad at
writing this, my last column as
ABDO president. In just a few
short weeks, at our Optrafair
Dinner and After Party I will hand over the
presidential chain of office to Clive
Marchant. Clive, in turn, will present his
vice president’s medal to Jo Holmes and I
will become the immediate past president.
As Clive and Jo move into their respective
roles, they will lead ABDO and its board of
directors into new and uncharted waters. I
know they will give their all to the Association
and continue the work that has already been
started. Later in the year, we will also see
more changes as there are three places on Meeting newly qualified DOs and their
the ABDO board up for election, nomination families at the 2017 graduation
forms for which can be found inside this issue
of Dispensing Optics. This is an opportunity successful, vibrant and progressive addition to the more traditional training
for those members who have a passion to be organisation it is. So, my thanks to all who establishments already in place in the UK.
more involved with the Association to put make it a success – the people I refer to as Like ABDO, ABDO College has gone
their head above the parapet and stand for my ‘ABDO family’: the board, staff, from strength to strength and is seeing
election to the ABDO board. examiners, practice visitors, CET presenters record numbers of students passing through
and contributors, regional teams and its block releases and gaining the academic
NO ‘I’ IN TEAMWORK volunteers, graduation marshalls and knowledge to prepare them to become
I can hardly believe that it is two years stewards, National Clinical Committee registrants of the future. As ABDO
since I took over as ABDO president from members and those members of our ‘task president, I have had the privilege of sitting
Peter Black; the time has simply flown by. It and finish’ groups. on the board of trustees of ABDO College
really has been two of the busiest, most and view first-hand the tremendous effort
rewarding years of my 30-something years MEMORABLE MILESTONES from the trustees and all the staff at the
in optics. So, what are my reflections of the Our profession is growing year on year and College, and their ‘unseen’ workforce of
past two years? Well, where to begin? it was my great pleasure to see ABDO’s tutors, visiting lecturers and industry
People often ask, “So what did you fully qualified members number more than partners who have made ABDO College the
achieve?” The honest answer is: I’m not 6,000 in autumn 2017 – quite a milestone. I success it is today.
really sure. I have represented ABDO at remember when I qualified back in 1986, Additional teaching staff have swelled
many meetings, dinners, trade shows, and we had gone through partial the ranks of the College and more tutors
conferences and the like – but I suppose my deregulation, many within the profession are being trained and mentored to meet the
prime role has been to lead, mediate and were heard to say that dispensing optics rising demands of an ever-increasing desire
together with the ABDO board and staff, was a role that would soon become to be qualified in different disciplines.
carry out what we see is important to us as obsolete and that there was no point in ABDO College has an ever-expanding
a membership organisation – and that is to becoming a registrant with the General portfolio of qualifications that they train in,
act in the best interests of our members. Optical Council. Well, more than 30 years including low vision, contact lenses and the
What we at ABDO achieve is not down on and as the outgoing president of the full range of Worshipful Company of
to any one person: it is absolutely a team awarding body, I beg to differ. Spectacle Makers qualifications for support
effort and I have witnessed at first hand ABDO has very close links with ABDO staff and technicians.
just what a team that is. ABDO is a big College; understandably, it was the
organisation and it’s not just the staff you predecessor of the ABDO board who had ONWARDS AND UPWARDS
see listed on the website; we rely on the foresight to set up this training So that was the past, what of the future? Well,
dedicated individuals who give freely of establishment to train the DOs of the as we move forward I doubt the pace that has
their time and talents to make ABDO the future. This College was to be founded in picked up in the last few years will differ in the
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interim. I have said it before and I will say it to In closing, I would like to say that I have
you all one last time – optics is changing at a thoroughly enjoyed my term as president. I
pace I have never witnessed before and I don’t have especially enjoyed my interactions with
SEASONAL EVENT
see that changing any time soon. staff and members alike and I look forward TIE-INS
The ABDO board and senior staff met in to being an advisor to the ABDO board for
Coming up this month on Eyecare
March to plan our strategy for the next 12 the next two years; it will be a great
FAQ, you will find an infographic all
months and beyond. Lively debate abounded privilege to still be involved with ABDO.
about sports eyewear, as well as an
around the table as we plotted a way As a dispensing optician, I too am a explanation of sports eyewear jargon.
through delivering what we see as prime member and a justifiably proud one at that.
As the weather improves and more
goals for us as an organisation, to enable I would encourage all DOs to be members –
sporting events kick off, we will also be
our members to achieve their own goals. It ABDO is your organisation and is dedicated
tying in eyecare reminders to sporting
is my hope that moving forward we do not to looking after you. So get involved, do
fixtures and other seasonal events, like
lose sight of our core values and the aims your best and never stop learning. This is
last month’s World Book Day. There are
and objectives of the Association, which is my last column so may I leave you all by
more answers to commonly asked
primarily to help and support our members saying: “Be all you can be and enjoy your life
Q&As, and images and explanations of
in all that they do. in our shared vocation”.
equipment used in optical practices to
help you educate patients. There are also
new images to help people understand
more about what makes a well-fitting
pair of specs.
@ ABDO events and booking information can be found at www.abdo.org.uk/events
HAVE YOUR SAY
Email ncollinson@abdo.uk.com or
write to Dispensing Optics,
199 Gloucester Terrace, London W2 6LD
Letters
NOT JUST CET POINTS
Dear editor
If you missed last month’s content,
I just wanted to say a big thank you to Dispensing Optics, and Andrew Keirl in
check back on the EyecareFAQ Facebook
particular, for the CET article in February’s issue, Standards of practice: avoiding
page and you will find an infographic all
a wrong turn. Part 2.
about spectacle lenses and some
During a quiet, snowbound spell last week I decided to catch up on my reading graphics explaining laser eye surgery for
and thought this article looked interesting, and something I should know about. refractive errors. Why not use this
It wasn’t that I needed the CET points, but with the arrival of minor eye information as the basis for a blog post,
conditions services and others, the more medical information we have regarding or share on your practice website and
ailments and ocular anomalies, the better.
social media channels? Find Q&As on
I was happily reading away when I came to the section about the elderly lady more eyecare and eyewear topics at
with a basal cell carcinoma, and the two photographs of them. It stopped me in www.abdo.org.uk/information-for-
my tracks and I thought, OMG, that looks scarily like that spot on the side of my the-public/eyecarefaq
nose which will not seem to clear up. Eyecare FAQ is at:
So I rang our doctors and got an appointment, having explained my concern to • www.facebook.com/eyecarefaq
the receptionist. The doctor had a really close look under high magnification. I • www.twitter.com/eyecarefaq
had told her what I thought it was and she said, “The bad news is you are right, it • plus.google.com/+eyecarefaq
is a basal cell carcinoma. The good news is you were right. It can be treated and is • www.pinterest.com/eyecarefaq
not life threatening or going to spread elsewhere”. • instagram.com/eyecarefaq/
It was one of those occasions where you were pleased you were right, but wished Don’t forget: ABDO and ABDO
you weren’t. She then said, “Anyway, how come you know so much about this?” College are on Facebook, Twitter and
So I told her I was a dispensing optician and I was reading an article the week LinkedIn. Check out the social media
before in our professional magazine. She was quite impressed, to the extent that channels for optical news and updates.
I was suddenly, “A lovely 62-year-old optician who read about this in her optical Plus, every ABDO region has an account
magazine”, in the referral letter she dictated to the hospital. on Facebook and Twitter too for local
I am now awaiting an appointment to have Bertie (the BCC) removed. Who updates and events. Please share photos
knows, I may have to get a big nose stud to hide the scar?! So thank you from optical events with us and invite
Dispensing Optics, and Andrew. It just shows – it’s not all about the points. your colleagues to like the social media
Melanie Chilvers FBDO accounts too.
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Highlighting everyday struggles
LONG-ARM AND
Antonia Chitty
THE SHORT OF IT
Johnson & Johnson Vision (JJV) has
NEW HEAD OF COMMS FOR ABDO launched a new consumer campaign
Antonia Chitty has joined ABDO full-time as head of communications. Antonia has highlighting the everyday struggles of
been working with the Association in a freelance capacity since 2009 and now is presbyopes, such as long-arming to read
taking on responsibilities previously held by the late Michael Potter. food menus or texts.
ABDO CEO and general secretary, Tony Garrett, said: “I am delighted that Antonia has A survey conducted in the UK on behalf
accepted the position as head of communications at ABDO. As both a qualified optometrist of JJV in February 2018, with 2,000 people
and an experienced journalist, she brings a unique skill set to the Association which will aged 45+, found that 76 per cent of
further improve our communication with members, the optical sector and the public.”
respondents had difficulty reading small
Antonia commented: “It’s great to be on board full time with ABDO. I’m looking
print and nearly half had problems seeing in
forward to spending more time ensuring that members and stakeholders are aware of all
low or dim light.
the great work that the Association does. I will also continue to oversee the
The campaign, which runs across digital,
organisation’s social media campaign, EyecareFAQ, reaching out to the public to raise
print and search platforms, represents a
awareness of eyecare, eyewear and the role of the dispensing optician.”
Antonia is the author of over 20 books on business, health and special needs. She has substantial marketing investment for JJV
worked for organisations including the Royal National Institute of Blind People, the and builds on the success of last year’s
British Medical Association and Which?, and has run her own PR agency. Antonia is also partnership with TV and radio star, Sara
currently working on a creative writing PhD about sight loss. Cox, who continues to act as a brand
ambassador. The aim is to motivate people
to speak to their practitioner about trialing
1-Day Acuvue Moist Multifocal contact lenses.
DROP CAPITA, SAY OPTICAL BODIES JJV UK marketing director, Ross
In the wake of a profit warning issued by Capita on 31 January, and a share price drop Campbell, said: “Our new campaign centres
of more than 60 per cent, the optical bodies are formally requesting that the firm’s on the observation that people experiencing
contract to deliver primary care support services across England be removed “with presbyopia often resort to ‘long-arming’
immediate effect” – and that another service provider be commissioned. in an attempt to bring things into focus,
The optical bodies said the share price drop “underlined the need for NHS England and such as restaurant menus, or their
the government to prepare to step in and make sure the vital care that our members and smartphones. These new ads depict this in
other NHS contractors provide to patients is properly supported – whatever Capita’s a humourous but sympathetic way and
financial problems”. show that people no longer need to suffer
Turn to page 31 for an in-depth look at how it all went wrong with Capita. ‘long-arm syndrome’.”
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NEWS
Zana+Max model ZM044 (C2)
SPRING STYLES RELEASED
Ed Fox The new spring/summer collection of Zana+Max frames is now available to view.
Launched by SightCare in 2017 with the independent optician in mind, the collection
HEAD WELCOMES ED is styled by William Morris London and designed to appeal to both men and women in
the 30 to 60-years age bracket. “Working in partnership with William Morris is an ideal
Dispensing optician Ed Fox has joined fit, reflecting the values of both companies,” said SightCare CEO, John French.
ABDO in the newly-created post of The women’s frames are fashion oriented and predominantly manufactured in
membership officer. acetate sourced from Mazzucchelli in Italy, with stylish colour combinations. The men’s
Ed qualified through City and Islington frames are more conservative in style, mostly manufactured in metals and titanium with
College in 2015, and has been working in high-tech features.
practice since 2007, mainly for Specsavers
in Maidstone. spectacle wearers in Europe used contact
Speaking about his new role, INVESTING IN lenses – and that 35 per cent of under 24-
established to support ABDO’s head of FUTURE GROWTH year-olds would like to try lenses in the
membership services, Katie Docker, Ed said: future. The company has launched its
Alcon is to significantly invest in the
“I’m excited to be working with ABDO to initial ‘My first lenses’ consumer campaign
16 to 24-year-old new contact lens
continue supporting the development of in Germany, focusing on Dailies
wearer category in 2018 following
the profession.” AquaComfort Plus, with a campaign for the
extensive research that identified the
Katie added: “It’s fabulous to have such UK to follow.
sector as a “massive growth
wonderful support from a highly-qualified The company is also continuing to
opportunity” for opticians.
individual who has a great attention to invest in the multifocal contact lens
The research, commissioned by Alcon,
detail and the ability to think on his feet.” category in 2018, with an additional
revealed that only eight per cent of
£750,000 going to a variety of direct-to-
TRIAL RESULTS consumer promotional activities. An
advertising campaign, which ran until the
TO BE REVEALED end of March, was designed to educate 40
ABDO will reveal the results of its to 55-year-old patients about presbyopia
Contact Lens Uncorrected Cylinder Trial and multifocal contact lenses.
at Optrafair in Birmingham on Saturday Ray Pasko, Alcon Business Unit head of
14 April. vision care, said: “With presbyopia
Based on the question: ‘When assessing expected to impact more than two billion
a patient with low cylinder corrections, people worldwide by 2020, the need to
should you select a best sphere or a toric raise awareness of the condition and
lens initially?’, the trial offers insights into educate consumers on how they can
the positive and negative outcomes of the manage it is essential. Through our range
selection process to enable the of advertisements and promotional
practitioner to make a more rational activity, carefully chosen following our
decision. It also points to areas where market insight, opticians can be assured
progress can be made to enable a daily that Alcon is committed to driving the
disposable toric soft contact lens to multifocal category forward in 2018,
become the lens of first choice. providing them with further opportunities
The trial results will be displayed as a to maximise their revenue streams in
poster on the ABDO stand. Campaign promotional materials the process.”
12 Dispensing Optics APRIL 2018ABDO at Optrafair
14 - 16 APRIL 2018 • BIRMINGHAM NEC
14 - 16 APRIL 2018 ABDO CET AT THE ABDO CET THEATRE (B40)
ABDO AT THE ASSOCIATION • The CET-approved lectures and • Admission is on a first come, first
workshops are free to attend served basis and is strictly limited
LOUNGE (B40)
• A lounge area where board members,
regional leads and staff will be on
SATURDAY 14 APRIL PROPOSED GOC COMPETENCIES
hand to discuss ABDO’s strategies
and for you to let us know your views
10.30 - 11.30 DISCUSSION WORKSHOP
PPL problems – solved!
DISPENSING OPTICS AT THE Haydn Dobby - 3 CET points
ASSOCIATION LOUNGE (B40)
11.45 - 12.45 PEER DISCUSSION
• Find out more about ABDO’s The Duty of Candour and How FODO
professional journal and advertising to Apply it in Routine Practice SPONSORED
& editorial opportunities
Richard Edwards - 3 CET points
ABDO COLLEGE (A50) 13.00 - 14.00 DISCUSSION WORKSHOP
• Visit the ABDO College stand to find PPL problems – solved!
out more about the extensive range Haydn Dobby - 3 CET points
of ABDO College courses – which
include WCSM courses and degree 14.15 - 15.15 LECTURE - I can see
programmes run in conjunction with clearly now - treatment of
Canterbury Christ Church University temporary vision impairment
Louise Stainer - 1 CET point
SATURDAY 14 APRIL 15.30 - 16.30 DISCUSSION WORKSHOP
FODO
Information Governance.
INTERNATIONAL OPTICIANS Understand how to implement the
SPONSORED
ASSOCIATION MEETING
AT PIAZZA SUITE 5 at 12.30 for 13.00 new NHS Data Security & Protection
Toolkit (DSPT) without fear - 3 CET points
An educational event for IOA members, Bhavina Patel
hosted by Elaine Grisdale
SUNDAY 15 APRIL
SUNDAY 15 APRIL
10.30 - 11.30 PEER DISCUSSION FODO
ABDO BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Consent in routine practice SPONSORED
EVENT AT PIAZZA SUITE 3 Richard Edwards - 3 CET points
09.30 Opening your own practice 11.45 - 12.45 LECTURE - I can see clearly
to seminar, held in conjunction with
now - treatment of temporary
12.30 SightCare, hosted by Nick Walsh
vision impairment
BOOK ONLINE Louise Stainer - 1 CET point
via abdo.org.uk/events/seminar-
opening-your-own-practice/ 13.00 - 14.00 LECTURE - Keep it clean.
A guide to infection control
ABDO ANNUAL MEETINGS in practice
AT THE ABDO CET THEATRE (B40) Peter Black - 1 CET point
16.45 ABDO annual benevolent 14.15 - 15.15 LECTURE
fund meeting OCT? - but I’m not an optometrist!
17.00 ABDO meeting for members Alice McTrusty - 1 CET point
This will be an informal meeting with a 15.30 - 16.30 DISCUSSION WORKSHOP
presidential review of the year along Creative and skilful dispensing
with a chance for members to ask Clare Hayes - 3 CET points
questions of the board
ABDO’S OPTRAFAIR DINNER MONDAY 16 APRIL
AND AFTER PARTY AT THE HILTON
BIRMINGHAM METROPOLE 10.30 - 11.30 DISCUSSION WORKSHOP
19.15 Drinks reception Creative and skilful dispensing
Clare Hayes - 3 CET points
20.00 Dinner, awards and party
11.45 - 12.45 DISCUSSION WORKSHOP
BOOK ONLINE Refunds and the law
via www.abdo.org.uk/events/abdos-
optrafair-dinner-and-after-party/ Mike Cody - 3 CET points
13.00 - 14.00 DISCUSSION WORKSHOP
MONDAY 16 APRIL UV, blues muse - and driving too
Andy Sanders - 3 CET points
ABDO COLLEGE TUTOR MEETING 14.15 - 15.15 LECTURE - Keep it clean.
AT PIAZZA SUITES 5, 6 & 7 at 09.30
A guide to infection control
A special workshop for ABDO College in practice
tutors, hosted by Jill Kemp Peter Black - 1 CET point
Association of British Dispensing Opticians www.abdo.org.ukNEWS
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LENS COURSE RETURNS READY FOR THEIR SHOWCASE
A specialist course dedicated to optical Galaxy Optical will launch its Dunlop, Kangol and Lipsy London optical ranges at
assistants, focusing on the ‘ins and outs’ Optrafair this month, along with its latest range of Dunlop sunglasses.
of applying contact lenses, will return to The company will also celebrate the launch of a charity initiative in support of the
this year’s BCLA UK events being held on Pink Ribbon Foundation, with a range of frames for the breast cancer charity, plus its
4 June in Birmingham and on 10 June development of a new lens portal for independent practices.
in London. The company will also highlight its lenses portfolio, recently boosted by the
The all-day session, run by Sarah appointment of Lee Woodward as head of lens sales.
Morgan, will provide advice on how to Speaking ahead of Optrafair, Sergio Weingarten, Galaxy’s international operations
ensure success for new lens wearers, while director, said: “This is a major UK show and a special year for Optrafair with its 40th
teaching delegates more about different anniversary so we wanted to be there to showcase what we can offer. We are very
lens types, cleaning solutions, why excited about our new partnership with the Pink Ribbon Foundation and the optical
aftercare is so necessary and applying and range to support this.”
removing soft and rigid contact lenses. The
course is suitable for any member of staff
total of 12 interactive CET points, ticking
wanting to further their knowledge and TOUR KICKS OFF off all of the DO competencies.
expertise in contact lenses and to develop
Delegates also had the opportunity to
their skills for instructing patients on how
meet and greet event sponsors with access
to wear and care for their lenses.
to some exclusive offers.
Delegates will also receive insight and
“Our aim at iCET is to take the hassle
guidance about how best to communicate
out of interactive CET by giving people the
with children and their parents during
opportunity to gain a whole year’s worth
what can be a critical time in their of CET in one afternoon at an affordable
introduction to contact lenses. price,” said iCET’s Stuart Welllings. “Our
Visit www.bcla.org.uk/events to next stop is Manchester in April, followed
register for BCLA UK, which will feature a by trips to Bristol, Glasgow, Southampton,
series of hand-on workshops, lectures Birmingham and St Albans, before heading
and discussions. The line-up includes a Delegates at iCET’s Leeds event
back up to Glasgow as part of the fantastic
number of prestigious speakers, including iCET kicked off its 2018 CET tour Eyecare event,” added DO, Stuart.
Professor Phillip Morgan and Professor recently with a packed event in Leeds For more information about upcoming
James Wolffsohn. covering a wide range of topics for a events visit www.icetuk.com
had been potential for harm to patients as a recognise some patients will benefit from
CALL TO REINSTATE result of deliberate conduct which though different techniques and approaches, it is
ERASED DO well-intended had been in defiance of essential that DOs work with competence
A petition has been launched to reinstate professional limitations as a dispensing and capability as outlined by the General
dispensing optician, Ian Jordan, to the optician, and there had been a series of Optical Council. Furthermore, it is
General Optical Council (GOC) register abuses of patients’ trust and their rights to be important to ensure patients receive the
after his erasure last month for a catalogue informed and involved in their treatments”. most appropriate advice based on evidence
of failings including abuse of patient trust. Commenting on the case, ABDO deputy available at that time.”
Mr Jordan was removed from the GOC chief executive, Barry Duncan, said: “Ian Read the full transcript of the case on
register on 6 March after the GOC “found Jordan has been working in a complex area the GOC website, www.goc.org. At the
that there had been repeated and persistent with little substantial evidence to support time of going to press, Mr Jordan had until
departures from professional standards, there the methods and practice. Whilst we 3 April to appeal against his erasure.
14 Dispensing Optics APRIL 2018APPG on Eye Health and Visual Impairment
investigation into access to sight tests and
glasses among seldom heard groups, is to
change the national funding, structures and
contracting mechanisms for NHS sight tests,
which, it found, are directly generating
inequalities in eyecare for vulnerable groups.
It flags the higher incidence of eye
problems both for people with learning
disabilities and for homeless people,
stating: “In many cases, the sight problems
and suffering experienced are totally
avoidable and preventable, often there is
simply a need for the right spectacles.”
The APPGs also acknowledge the “huge
disparity” between the NHS sight test fee
and what it actually costs to deliver a sight
test to someone with severe learning
disabilities, alongside the fact the people
with learning disabilities and homeless GF Ferré eyewear launch
VCHP work highlighted
people are not specifically exempt from
the sight test fee.
APPG ACTS FOR The letter highlighted the work of
AFFORDABLE
VULNERABLE GROUPS Vision Care for Homeless People (VCHP), LUXURY LINE
which has carried out over 12,000 eye
The new GF Ferré designer eyewear
A letter has been sent to Simon Stevens examinations, and SeeAbility, which has
collection is now available from Pennine
at the NHS Executive from the three All delivered over 1,000 sight tests in special
Optical.
Party Parliamentary Groups (APPG) on schools. The APPGs are calling for a review
Merging contemporary design with its
eye health, learning disability and ending of the current system and national reforms
creative heritage, the collection combines
homelessness, to criticise the current to make NHS sight testing services more
NHS sight testing system for seldom accessible and identifiable. both haute couture and modern retro styles
heard groups. Read the full letter at in tune with established catwalk trends.
The aim of the letter, which follows the www.opticalconfederation.org.uk There are 19 styles to choose from
initially, with innovative details such as
customised metal plaques and refined
MACULAR ROADSHOWS engravings, adding a distinctive appeal
The Macular Society is holding a series of roadshows in May and June providing both for women and men.
information about treatments for macular disease and the ongoing research to find a cure. “Pennine Optical is proud to launch the
The events, in Cardiff (8 May), Newcastle (15 May), Southampton (22 May) and Ipswich new 2018 GF Ferré collection, offering
(21 June), will also welcome suppliers and the chance to test some of the low vision affordable luxury eyewear to the fashion-
equipment on offer. conscious UK market,” said Peter Cowan,
Tickets and information can be obtained at www.macularsociety.org Pennine Optical chairman.NEWS
EYEWEAR PAGE-TURNER
Dunelm’s 2018/19 eyewear collection
catalogue features more than 140 new
UK designed optical and prescription
sun frames.
All frames from the new collection will
be on show at Dunelm’s stand at Optrafair.
Peter Beaumont, CEO, said: “Our 2018/19
eyewear collection is outstanding and we
are incredibly proud of the quality, design
and the extensive selection we have to offer
our customers. This year’s collection sets a
precedent for high quality products, attention
to detail and continues to complement
today’s fashion and culture whilst covering
A new Lyle & Scott style
all price points.”
Johann Zarco wearing Slate
MYOPIA FINDINGS VALIDATED
A study published in the journal Eye has shed light on the prevalence of myopia in RACING STAR
Canadian children, validating findings and implications for healthcare policy makers,
academic researchers and educators.
FRONTS BOLLÉ
Findings in Myopia prevalence in Canadian school children: a pilot study indicated that French motorcycle champ, Johann Zarco,
while the rate of myopia was six per cent in children aged six to eight years, it soared to is the new face of Bollé sunglasses.
28.9 per cent in children aged 11 to 13 years. For one additional hour spent outdoors each Known for winning the 2015 and 2016
week, the odds of being myopic were lowered by 14.3 per cent. Genetics also played a role: Moto2 World Championships, the 27-year-
children with at least one myopic parent were 2.52 times more likely to be myopic as well. old is the most successful French rider in
This study, the first of its kind in Canada, was conducted by the Centre for Ocular Grand Prix racing and one of the rising
Research & Education, the University of Waterloo’s School of Optometry & Vision stars of the discipline.
Science and the Canadian National Institute for the Blind. He said: “For a racer, vision is key. Any
Mike Yang, lead investigator, said: “Our research – the first non-clinical-practice-based hesitation or blur can potentially lead to
epidemiological survey of myopia prevalence in Canada – paints a troubling picture, yet an irreparable mistake. Thanks to Bollé,
also shows the beneficial impact of outdoor time.” my eyes are well protected outside of
Access the study online at https://www.nature.com/articles/s41433-018-0015-5.epdf racing hours.”
SMART WAY TO
HELP STUDENTS
A futuristic piece of technology has been
adapted by a leading aerospace company
to help young blind pupils find their way
to class
Apprentices working at Edinburgh-
based company, Leonardo, have adapted
sensor technology to help Royal Blind
School pupils who are wheelchair users to
navigate around the school more easily.
The apprentices worked with the
specialist school in Morningside to help
vision impaired users of computerised
power wheelchairs to navigate their way to
the right classroom.
At present, the school uses wall Creating greater independence
mounted signifiers to indicate to the pupils
that they have arrived at the correct positioned radio frequency tabs at pre- wanted to use a friendly familiar voice of
classroom. However, students who use the determined places on a white track which one of the school staff for the sensor, to
wheelchair currently rely on staff members a smart platform follows. A sensor make the pupils feel more relaxed and at
to take the signifier off the wall and pass it attached to the smart platform picks up home. We visited the school and it was
to them to indicate they have arrived. the signal from the tabs and processes it quite amazing to see how the pupils are
Apprentices Macaulay Jarrett, Gavin to announce the name of the classroom able to manage and we feel proud to work
Davis, Luke Smith and Scott Robertson the student has arrived at. with technology which will make them feel
adapted existing sensor technology and Macaulay Jarrett said: “We decided we even more independent.”
16 Dispensing Optics APRIL 2018time to improve the systems that support members in any way they can – but they
ABDO WEBSITE the ABDO member database, and all will have limited access to membership
UPGRADE content that is within the members’ area. information,” said Antonia.
ABDO is advising members to be prepared The installation of this new system is a major Members will be kept up-to-date via
for a couple of weeks of disruption as the task, and as such the members’ area of the eNews, the ABDO website and ABDO social
members’ area of the ABDO website website will not be accessible for the first media about when the section will be
receives an upgrade. two weeks in April. The public area of the open again.
“If you are one of the many ABDO website will function as normal, it is hoped.” “We hope members don’t experience too
members who logs in regularly to the Members who require exam forms, much inconvenience during the changeover,”
members’ area of the ABDO website, you want to complete online CET, access a added Antonia. “This upgrade should lead to
will be excited to know that it is getting an member benefit or download a change of a fresh new look for the members’ area and
upgrade,” said ABDO head of supervisor form, are being advised to improved functionality once it is complete.”
communications, Antonia Chitty. phone or email the relevant department. Turn to page 38 for contact details for
“Work has been going on for some “The teams are ready and willing to assist all departments.
MEGA MIDO BREAKS
OWN RECORDS
The 48th Mido exceeded all expectations
clocking in more than 58,000 attendees,
a rise of 4.9 per cent, from around the
world who experienced the ‘wonder’ of
an ever‐growing show.
The mega show, held in Milan in
February, filled seven pavilions and saw a
Paying it forward “staggering” increase in foreign visitors. As
well as the increase in overall visitor
numbers, there was a five per cent increase
TARGET SMASHED in exhibitor numbers, with a record
Shamir UK has exceeded its target and participation of 1,305 companies.
raised thousands of pounds for Breast “Mido is to eyewear what Oscar night
Cancer Care. is to cinema,” observed Mido president,
Phil Bareham, general manager of Giovanni Vitaloni. “Increasingly more eyewear
Shamir UK, said: “We’re delighted to have professionals view our show as the year’s top
raised £4,619.13 for such a great charity. event for the industry and their participation,
We received immense support from the in ever‐increasing numbers, attests to the
Eyewear craft on show at Mido
industry as well as the team here at thriving dynamism of the industry. Our
Cambridge, holding our own sweepstake ability to tailor our approach to the show
makes it ‘special’ and extremely popular – an professionals. Strutting their stuff were
and bake sale. We hope that our money
elegant and entertaining event where doing sports champions, VIPs from the
allows the charity to continually provide
business and networking with colleagues entertainment world and famous web
care, support and information to the
from the world over is a daily occurrence.” stars. The importance of Mido for the
62,000 people diagnosed with the most
This year the theme was innovation – Italian corporate world was underscored by
common cancer in the UK every year.”
framed as a spectacular experience and as the presence of undersecretary of economic
Pictured from left are Sue Chambers,
a business opportunity for eyewear development, Ivan Scalfarotto who, along
Shamir UK customer services manager,
with the mayor of Milan, Giuseppe Sala,
Louise, manager of Peterborough’s Breast
and the CEO of Fiera Milano, Fabrizio Curci,
Cancer Care shop, and Jo Smith, Shamir UK
cut the inaugural ribbon.
sales and marketing coordinator.
The theme of innovation was also applied
through showcasing the latest trends in an
UPPING STANDARDS immense space dedicated to technology
The General Optical Council (GOC) is and machinery and the latest innovations.
planning to launch a full public The first Eye Health Awareness Day
consultation on the draft Standards for brought together international institutions
Optical Businesses in late April. and associations active in the area of eye
The new Standards have been developed health. This initiative could lead to
as part of the GOC’s ongoing standards establishing an Italian ministerial registry
strategic review, which saw the introduction of projects aimed at raising public
of the Standards of Practice and Standards awareness and, at the international level, an
for Optical Students in April 2016. The new inter‐association round table to continue the
Standards for Optical Businesses will conversation and develop a joint campaign.
replace the existing Code of Conduct for Mido 2019 will take place from
business registrants. More than 50k people attended Mido 2018 23-25 February.
Dispensing Optics APRIL 2018 17COMPLETING THE CUSTOMISABLE PACKAGE
Following a successful pre-launch pilot in the US last year, SynergEyes UK
has expanded its Duette Progressive hybrid line of contact lenses with a
customisable centre distance lens for emerging to advanced presbyopia.
The lens features the company’s proprietary Centre Distance FlexOptics
technology, with an adjustable centre distance zone size ranging from 1.8
to 4mm, driven by photopic pupil size, with add powers from +0.75 to
+5.00D. The new hybrid design is said to eliminate rotation issues
experienced with soft toric lenses, while providing stable centration for
excellent visual acuity.
The Tangible Hydra-PEG coating provides increased lubricity, with the
majority of Duette wearers reporting increased comfort compared to their
previous contact lenses. Additionally, the SoftCushion Comfort Technology
enhances tear exchange and lens movement.
SynergEyes’ president and chief executive, optometrist James K. Kirchner,
said: “This exciting lens enables practitioners to have the complete presbyopic
package for the entire range of presbyopic needs. With this new addition to
the Duette Progressive line of lenses, SynergEyes continues to be a leader
in the specialty contact lens arena, working to improve outcomes by
Offering tailor-made centre distances providing innovative products to bring better vision to patients.”
In the comfort zone
From a world first in the ortho-k lens sector to new dry eye solutions and diagnostics, we highlight
some of the latest innovations to enhance both your contact lens and dry eye clinics…
WORLD-FIRST ORTHO-K LENS LAUNCH
Menicon has launched the world’s first orthokeratology lens in a material
with a hyper Dk of 189 and US Food and Drug Administration clearance for
30 days’ continuous wear.
Called Menicon Z Night, the design features fenestrations to assist with
lens removal and prevent lens binding, promoting “complete control” over
lens centration with tangent curve lens geometry. It is fitted using the
company’s Easyfit software, which optimises lens fit based on corneal
topography whilst allowing for any interpolation of data and ensuring
central corneal clearance.
“The lenses are worn overnight to effectively flatten and sphericise the
cornea resulting in excellent vision in the daytime without the need for
glasses or contact lenses during the day,” stated the company. “Research
has highlighted the success of using ortho-k lenses in myopia management
with children and the unique selling points of Menicon Z Night make this
lens the ideal first choice in orthokeratology treatment options.”
Overnight wear option for myopia treatment
TOPIC LENS EXPANDS PRESCRIBING HORIZONS
CooperVision has expanded its MyDay toric parameters with plus sphere
powers. MyDay toric now boasts a range of +6.00DS to -10.00DS, in 10 axes,
across three cylinder powers, and six axes in the highest cylinder power.
MyDay toric lenses feature the same Optimised Toric Lens Geometry
found in Biofinity toric, providing uniform horizontal ISO thickness, an
optimised ballast band design, large toric optic zone and a smooth,
continuous surface to make it an easy-to-fit, stable toric lens.
Senior marketing manager at CooperVision, Lara Drury, commented:
“Following a successful launch last year, we are delighted to be able to
provide the only daily disposable toric contact lens that goes up to a +6.00DS,
allowing more astigmatic patients to benefit from the high performance of
MyDay toric. Offering outstanding comfort, health and vision without
compromise, we are committed to providing eyecare professionals with the
More choices for astigmatic patients parameters they need to fit even more of their astigmatic patient base.”
18 Dispensing Optics APRIL 2018CLS &
IMPROVING COMFORT WITH ACTIVE INGREDIENTS DRY EYE
Positive Impact has launched HydraMed eye drops to improve dry eye
symptoms and contact lens comfort.
HydraMed’s advanced formulation utilises the interaction between
sodium hyaluronate, which restores and retains hydration, and tamarind
seed polysaccharide, which helps repair the surface of the eyes. Their action
is said to result in a new natural bi-polymer unique to HydraMed,
displaying increased water absorption compared to the single polymers.
Positive Impact is highlighting that HydraMed increases ocular comfort
for the patient by reducing osmolarity, remaining longer on the corneal
surface and increasing tear break-up times. The effectiveness of the new
Positive results for new formulation
eye drops was supported by the results of a multi-centre, practice-based
study of contact lens wearers in the UK, who used HydraMed on the inside
of their contact lenses during application.
ITALIAN COMPANY PIONEERS NEW MARKET SEGMENT
The world’s first daily contact lens for asthenopia was presented by Safilens
at Opti 2018, introducing a new fourth segment to the daily wear contact
lens market.
Fusion 1day Vista features a design called D-Stress, based on the afocal
lens design patented by Safilens and initially introduced in the presbyopia
segment. The new D-Stress geometry is said to offer enhanced depth of
field, reducing eye strain commonly associated with daily activities that
over-stress proximal vision, like the prolonged use of digital devices.
The controlled release of natural substitutes for the tear film from the Game-changing daily lens for asthenopia
lens to the eye surface is said to ensure long-lasting comfort in dry
environments. The lens is initially available in Germany only, with a UK
launch date yet to be announced.
RELIEF FOR DRY EYE PATIENTS
Avizor UK is inviting eyecare practitioners to get in touch for a free trial
pack of preservative-free Lacrifresh Ocu-Dry 0.30.
Avizor UK country manager, Gary Daniels, said: “It is estimated that
between 30 and 80 per cent of the population suffer from dry eye. We need
to act now to provide relief for patients across all levels – from environmental
to moderate and severe.”
Lacrifresh Moisture Ocu-Dry 0.20 and Ocu-Dry 0.30 are highly regarded
by eyecare professionals, says Avizor, now a preferred eyecare supplier to
SightCare. The 0.30 per cent option is designed for patients who suffer
from severe dry eye, providing prolonged relief from dry eye symptoms. The
solution contains 30 per cent sodium hyaluronate; it is aqueous, buffered
and hypotonic with a low osmolarity range of 160 to 190. The viscosity Free trials packs available
range is 48-52(cP).
FOCUS ON DRY EYE DIAGNOSTICS AND MANAGEMENT
Visitors to Grafton Optical’s Dry Eye Centre at Optrafair this month will
gain first-hand experience of its range of products for dry eye. These
include new diagnostic product releases, the SBM Sistemi Ocular Surface
Analyser, and the i-Pen Tear Film Osmolarity System by i-Med Pharma, as
well as the E-Eye IRPL therapy device.
The I-Pen Tear Film Osmolarity System is a solid state electronic diagnostic
device for the quantitative measurement of the osmolarity of human tears
in normal and dry eye disease patients. Designed for use as an in-practice
screening device both for patients presenting with dry eye symptoms and
for all pre-and post-surgical patients, the i-Pen is said to be an invaluable
asset for monitoring the progress of dry eye treatment therapies.
The Ocular Surface Analyser by SBM Sistemi offers a full assessment of
the ocular surface through a combination of tests for dry eye diagnosis,
from tear break-up time to the tear volume production test. It allows the
analysis of the meibomian glands, as well as various measurements and
classifications according to a number of international grading scales.
Next month’s Product Spotlight willfocus on spectacle lenses and
related products. The i-Pen Tear Film Osmolarity System in action
Dispensing Optics APRIL 2018 19CET
COMPETENCIES COVERED
Dispensing opticians: Standards of Practice, Contact Lenses, Refractive Management,
Paediatric Dispensing
Contact Lens Opticians: Standards of practice, Verification and Identification, Contact Lenses
Optometrists: Contact Lenses, Standards of Practice, Assessment of Visual Function
Myopia control with soft
contact lenses By Claire Mc Donnell MSc FAOI
T
he current/forthcoming global taking into account relevant developments in
myopia epidemic and clinical research, and apply this to the care
prevention thereof has been you provide.
well documented by this And
publication and the wider 2.1.6 Consider all information provided
optical press. The area of myopia control by your patients, including where they have
is moving from a niche speciality to a undertaken research in advance of the
more mainstream offering. Lectures and consultation. Explain clearly if the information
practicals specific to myopia control are is not valid or relevant.
occupying increasing numbers of hours in To meet the first competency, ECPs
undergraduate training. Each eyecare should have at least some knowledge of the
professional must decide if (s)he wants to current research in the area of myopia
become involved in actively offering control. Patients and parents should be
myopia control strategies, or if (s)he is warned about the risk of children developing
content to simply provide parents and progressive myopia and subsequent myopic
patients with information and referral to comorbidities, for example, glaucoma and Any myope under the age of 16 is a
a suitable colleague. retinal detachment. candidate for myopia control
This article outlines the responsibilities To meet the second competency, ECPs
of eyecare professionals with respect to should also be aware of strategies which found that children who were ≤+0.50D at age
myopia control, how to identify those at have been determined inadequate in terms eight were more likely to become myopic. It
risk of progressive myopia, how to gain of myopia control, specifically that the also showed that nearly one in five teenagers
informed consent from parents and assent undercorrection of myopia does not prevent in Northern Ireland were now myopic3. A
from patients, and soft contact lens options progression and has actually been shown to study from the United States determined a
for myopia control. accelerate it1. similar risk for any child who was ≤+0.75D at
age six to seven4.
PROFESSIONAL RESPOSIBILITIES IDENTIFYING THOSE AT RISK It is unlikely that most ECPs would
General Optical Council (GOC) registered Several factors need to be considered when consider myopia control strategies for
eyecare professionals (ECPs) are obliged to attempting to identify those at risk of myopic young children with low hyperopia and
meet two Standards of Practice progression. A study from 2000 reported the emmetropia, but these results suggest that
competencies, which are relevant to myopia percentage of myopia in Taiwanese 15-year- these types of patient should be monitored
control. They are: olds as 81 per cent2. The Northern Ireland closely, particularly if they have more than
2.5.3 Be aware of current good practice, Childhood Errors of Refraction (NICER) study one risk factor for myopia development.
This article has been approved for 1 CET point by the GOC. It is open to all FBDO members, and associate
member optometrists. The multiple-choice questions (MCQs) for this month’s CET are available online only,
to comply with the GOC’s Good Practice Guidance for this type of CET. Insert your answers to the six MCQs
online at www.abdo.org.uk. After log-in, go to ‘CET Online’. Questions will be presented in random order.
Please ensure that your email address and GOC number are up-to-date. The pass mark is 60 per cent. The C-58824
answers will appear in the August 2018 issue of Dispensing Optics. The closing date is 13 July 2018.
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