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MARCH 2018
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18. Contents
10. 19.
37. 23.
34.
Features In business
Hub of advice and expertise
by Antonia Chitty
22. Product Spotlight 36. Optrafair preview
Bring me sunshine
38. 100% Optical report
24. Continuing Education & Training
Infection prevention and control in optical
practice Part 1
by Peter Black
Regulars
28. Multiple Choice Answers 5. DO Dispatches
An introduction to orthokeratology
by Martin Conway 6. The Anderson Files
30. Topical eye therapy 8. News
Antiobiotics
by Andrew Price 43. FAQs
32. Words from the workshop 44. Through the pinhole
Technician talk with Jessica Gowing
by Rob Barrow
46. Jobs & Notices
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DISPENSING OPTICS
The Professional Journal of the Association
of British Dispensing Opticians
VOLUME 33 NO 3
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) LONG-LASTING LEGACY
Email rargent@abdo.uk.com
Admin. Manager Deanne Gray HonFBDO It is with great sadness that we carry in this
Email dgray@abdo.uk.com
issue the obituary of our close colleague,
EDITORIAL/ADVERTISING Michael Potter (page 8). Michael was well
Telephone 0781 2734717 known to many of his generation for his
Email ncollinson@abdo.uk.com
Website www.abdo.org.uk
love of optics whilst working in practice, industry and more
latterly with ABDO.
SUBSCRIPTIONS
UK £150 His impact at ABDO will be long lasting. For his 10 years as
Overseas £175, including postage head of marketing and communications for both the
Apply to Tom Veti
Association of British Dispensing Opticians Association and ABDO College, he will long be remembered
Godmersham Park, Godmersham, Kent CT4 7DT for his drive, enthusiasm and total professionalism.
Telephone 01227 733922
Email tomv@abdo.org.uk The two separate corporate identities he created for both
Website www.abdo.org.uk bodies will long endure, and his work will continue to have a
ABDO CET
positive impact on members and students for many years to
Head of CET Paula Stevens MA ODE BSc(Hons) come. It is rare for one person to have such an impact on an
MCOptom FBDO CL (Hons)AD SMC(Tech)
organisation and we are all greatly in his debt for his
remarkable contribution to the dispensing profession.
ABDO CET, 5 Kingsford Business Centre, Layer Road,
Kingsford, Colchester CO2 0HT
For those of us who had the privilege to know him, there is of
Telephone 01206 734155
Email abdocet@abdo.org.uk
course more – far more. He was a close friend, someone with
a great sense of humour, an encyclopaedic knowledge not just
CONTINUING EDUCATION REVIEW PANEL of optics but also of real ale. An hour or so in Michael’s
Joanne Abbott BSc(Hons) FBDO SMC(Tech)
Keith Cavaye FBDO(Hons)CL FBCLA company after a hard day was always a joy and I for one will
Andrew Cripps FBDO(Hons) PG Cert HE FHEA miss him hugely.
Kim Devlin FBDO(Hons)CL
Stephen Freeman BSc(Hons) MCOptom FBDO(Hons) FHEA Cert Ed We will do our best to honour his memory by trying to ensure
Abilene Macdonald Grute BSc(Hons) MCOptom BSc(Hons) FBDO(Hons)
SLD(Hons)LVA Dip Dist Ed Cert Ed
we maintain the very high standards he set for himself and
Richard Harsant FBDO(Hons)CL(Hons)LVA the profession.
Angela McNamee BSc(Hons) MCOptom FBDO(Hons)CL FBCLA Cert Ed
Linda Rapley BSc(Hons) FCOptom PGDip PGCE Sir Anthony Garrett
Andrew Stokes FBDO SMC(Tech)
ABDO general secretary
JOURNAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Richard Crook FBDO
Kim Devlin FBDO(Hons)CL
Kevin Gutsell FBDO(Hons) SLD
Ros Kirk FBDO
Angela McNamee BSc(Hons) MCOptom FBDO(Hons)CL FBCLA Cert Ed
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THE
FIONA ANDERSON BSC(HONS) FBDO R SMC(TECH) FEAOO A FILES
Our monthly column from the ABDO president
The Anderson Files
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ince 1 March heralded the every patient as an individual and with meet their complex needs. Similarly, in my
meteorological spring, let’s respect. With an ageing population, added days in practice, I am often presented with
enjoy the days getting longer, to more and more complex needs, we really elderly patients with hearing loss and often
plants getting greener and my need to upskill and deliver the best care some form of dementia.
own personal hope: the and advice that we can to these patients. Conventional CET does little to help me
temperature getting warmer. I have often been asked where I see our serve these patients, but CPD would allow me
Spring often propels us in ways we skills lie, and it’s a very difficult question to to choose a more diverse range of education
don’t even realise. Having a few extra hours answer. However, it is my hope that with to enable me to rise to the challenges
of daylight often enthuses us to do more; the General Optical Council’s ongoing presented on a day-to-day basis as they walk
we are reinvigorated and my challenge to review of CET we will retain our areas of through the door, and to become a more well
you all is to be rejuvenated in your optical core competence – that’s the CET part – trained and skilled professional.
life. Whatever you do in your day-to-day but encompass elements of continuing I do not profess to know everything –
life, whether you are a lone DO in practice, professional development (CPD) too. far from it – but my mantra is ‘every day is
the leader of a team, a student, in industry, I have a particular interest in paediatric a school day’. It has to be, so we can keep
education or like me, have only limited days dispensing, but one CET point per three- progressing and serve our patients better
in practice, make each day count. Many of year cycle to enable me to maintain my and have the satisfaction of a job well
you who take the time to read this column registration does not come close to the done. So, are you going to stand with me,
every month know that I see being a dispensing and advice I give to my patients. making each day count and being the best
dispensing optician not as my job, but as I spend time researching what I can do better you can be? Make yourself and ABDO proud
my true vocation. for these patients and hone my skills to of the highly skilled professionals we are.
The Oxford English Dictionary’s definition
of ‘vocation’ is: “A strong feeling of suitability
for a particular career or occupation” and “A
person’s employment or main occupation, PATIENT EDUCATION TOOLS
especially regarded as worthy and requiring This month on Eyecare FAQ you’ll find an infographic
dedication”. I hope you are with me on this about spectacle lenses, along with common Q&As.
as I feel being a DO is not what I am or what There’ll be further images of optical equipment with
I do, but it is tied up in my very being – it simple explanations and graphics explaining laser eye
forms part of my DNA. For me, being a DO surgery for refractive errors – and a jargon buster
is such a joy; it sits well with my personality. explaining common terms used in practice when
Those of you who know me well know that talking about specs and lenses.
I love to chat, and it is in the ‘chat’ with As usual we will be highlighting sports events – and
patients that we get to gently probe and the chance to get some sports eyewear – as this month
uncover their needs so that the spectacles, is the World Indoor Championships in Athletics and the
contact lenses, low vision aids or advice we Winter Paralympics
dispense take into account what they If you missed last month’s content, visit the
require and will enhance their everyday life. EyecareFAQ Facebook page for an infographic promoting
Sometimes, when we can’t help with an MECS to the public, as well as answers to frequently asked
optical appliance, our role takes on a whole simple questions about specs, contact lenses and eyes.
other aspect. Often, it is the DO in a Find more Q&As at www.abdo.org.uk/information-
practice who takes on the role of counsellor, for-the-public/eyecarefaq
supporting an elderly or confused patient Eyecare FAQ is at:
who does not want to trouble the • www.facebook.com/eyecarefaq
optometrist with too many questions. Or it • www.twitter.com/eyecarefaq
might be a parent, family member or carer • plus.google.com/+eyecarefaq
who asks on their behalf. It is frequently left • www.pinterest.com/eyecarefaq
to us to explain the results of the sight test, • instagram.com/eyecarefaq
AMD, cataract or glaucoma management. Don’t forget: ABDO and ABDO College are on
This needs careful and sensitive handling as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. Check out the social
patients can be upset and may not wish to media channels for optical news and updates. Please
listen, especially if it is not good news. share photos from optical events with us and invite your
We, as professionals, must muster all colleagues to like the social media accounts too.
our skills of tact and diplomacy to treat
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Obituary
Michael Potter FBDO
“Unmatched in the sector”
On 29 January, the Association was deeply learn a lot about people when trying to get
saddened to announce of the death of a company off the ground. There was irascible
Michael Potter FBDO, long-serving head of Mike, if he felt he was in the company of
marketing and communications. people who weren’t giving it 110 per cent,
Michael qualified as a dispensing optician but there was also this lovely guy who was
in 1977 and worked in practice for a number of keen to get everyone to adopt the changes
years before becoming a sales representative. we were making, and he did so with aplomb.
Former Optical Confederation chair, Chris His abilities went far beyond a life in practice. Jo Holmes
Hunt, first met Michael in 1986: “At the time He swept up the workload, and his activities
Michael was a sales representative out on went way beyond his brief. You never had to
the road. As a new CEO, I was developing worry about it being done properly. ABDO VP ELECT NAMED
the company to become Rodenstock UK and “His other great skill was that he was a Jo Holmes has been unanimously elected
move it to North Kent. Mike stood head and bright guy, and he had good product by the ABDO board to be the next vice
shoulders above in terms of excitement knowledge. Sitting with physicists in president of ABDO.
about what was going to happen. I took him Rodenstock, going through new product Jo qualified as a dispensing optician in
out of field sales and into the company to development, he spoke their language.
1991 and has been working in independent
be marketing director. He had been a DO, a Interpreting that into marketing material
practice in Devon since then. She has
rep, and I could see his potential.” was second nature to him.”
organised CET events in her region for
Michael worked with Chris at Rodenstock Michael had a range of interests outside
many years, becoming chair of the former
for a number of years. Chris recalls: “He was work; he loved jazz, and live concerts and
area in 2009. She is a member of her local
a guy who could always look outside the box, spending holidays in New Orleans. Chris
and was very broad in his thinking. I could says: “Mike was a great social guy, he really optical committee (LOC) and an ABDO
give him any task and it would be done to did love life. He would always be on your sub-regional lead.
perfection. He was a strong team player, A-list for a party, and was such good fun. Commenting on her election, Jo said:
and his loyalty was his biggest attribute.” He was an expert in real ale, and could tell “I’m delighted to have been elected to
As Michael moved through the company you most of the small breweries around become the vice president of ABDO. My
he developed a talent for corporate identity the world.” LOC involvement has really helped me
work. Chris says: “This was the aspect of Commenting on the many years of understand about politics in optics, and I
marketing that most attracted Michael. dedicated service Michael gave to the believe this will stand me in good stead.
With Rodenstock UK developing there was a profession Tony Garrett says: “Michael “The role of vice president has
chance for him to work with people from all brought a level of detailed professionalism, certainly grown, and in this ever-changing
over the world. He knew about logo designs, which was unmatched in the sector. His environment being up-to-date with the
pantone colouring, the need for everything corporate design work for both ABDO and latest information is so important. As a
to be consistent, and I think that’s one of ABDO College set new high standards which board member, and now as vice president
the things that ABDO saw in him when they will endure for years to come. This forensic elect, I feel I can truly represent the
first offered him a job.” eye for detail was applied to everything membership and will continue to make
ABDO and the College produced and we will myself available to them through ABDO
FAR-REACHING INFLUENCE always be indebted to him. We have lost a and other optical events.”
Michael joined ABDO in 2007, initially on a great colleague and a loyal friend.” Jo will take up office at the ABDO
six-month contract to develop a marketing ABDO president, Fiona Anderson, adds:
dinner at Optrafair on 15 April, succeeding
strategy for the Association. General secretary, “Michael’s attention to detail was
Clive Marchant when he assumes the
Tony Garrett, says: “ABDO had been through legendary. Everything he touched was made
ABDO presidency.
a period of transformation; the College was better by him being involved. We are
in place but the image didn’t match. Michael grateful for his immense dedication to
came along and transformed the corporate ABDO, right through to his death. His wry ACLM CHAIR RESIGNS
image. Once he had developed a corporate sense of humour and quick wit endeared him
Gordon Jones has resigned as interim
identity for the College and ABDO, everything to many. We have truly lost a stalwart of the
developed. Michael took on more and more, Association and we will be the poorer for it.” chairman and director of the Association
including running the ABDO and College Michael had been unwell for some time of Contact Lens Manufacturers (ACLM).
presence at Optrafair, and the annual but kept working until two weeks before his At the Association’s annual meeting,
graduation ceremony at Canterbury death. Chris says: “I saw Michael a few days Gordon was thanked for acting as interim
Cathedral. Everything had his stamp on it. before he died. We were reminiscing, and he chairman from May 2017 and for setting in
The new image extended through everything knew he didn’t have long. Outside, there was motion projects for the year.
from publications to mugs.” a thin layer of snow, and he said, ‘Aren’t I lucky Chris Stean was elected as chairman,
It is clear that Michael made an impact to be in a place like this?’ He was still able to along with new directors Diane Angell and
in the world of optics. Chris Hunt says: “You see beauty and enjoy life right to the end.” Katie Harrop.
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Dispensing workshop delegates
100% SATISFACTION WITH CET NUMBERS
The ABDO Dispensing Workshop programme at 100% Optical in London in January
once again delivered a varied programme of interactive workshops and peer Bryony Pawinska
discussions, worth three CET points each, to more than 800 delegates.
The increase in CET participants was matched by an 11 per cent rise in general visitor
numbers for the show’s fifth year, with a total of 8,936 people checking in to the event CE TO RETIRE
over the three days. Bryony Pawinska will step down from her
Speaking after the show, event director, Nathan Garnett, said: “We’ve had double part-time role as chief executive of the
digit growth on visitor figures…and we’ve noticed a significant number of first-time Federation of Manufacturing Opticians
visitors. The new audiology section proved a success with a dozen new exhibitors and a (FMO) at the end of May.
programme of audiology seminars. It’s a new initiative and momentum is starting to Bryony joined the FMO in January 2016
build as practitioners recognise an opportunity to align additional services to their after leaving her position as full-time CEO
clinical portfolio.
of the College of Optometrists.
“So far, our exhibitor rebooking numbers are at a record high… and we’re already
FMO chair, Andy Yorke, said: “We will be
planning our long-term growth plans for 2019 and beyond,” Nathan added.
very sorry to see Bryony go although we
Turn to page 38 for an overview of the ABDO education programme, and show highlights.
understand her desire to retire after a long
and successful career. She has seen through
REACTOLITE IS BACK a programme of modernisation of the
FMO’s governance and management in the
Now available exclusively from Norville, Reactolite
past two years, and played an active role in
photochromic lenses boast fast activation and fade back in
the development of Optrafair as a vibrant
comparison to other leading brands, says the company.
With natural colours such as brown and grey, Reactolite can show run by the sector for the sector, as
be applied to most resin lenses and materials to give the widest well as contributing to the work of the
range of photochromic options for patients’ lens requirements. Optical Confederation.”
Designed and produced in the UK, the lifetime cycle tests Bryony commented: “It has been an
have surpassed more than 3,000 activations, while a interesting period of semi-retirement. I have
premium scratch resistant hard coating is included on the worked with some wonderful people and
layer stack. Photochromic options galore learned a great deal about the ‘other side’ of
The lenses are fully AR compatible and available in two types of activation densities, 15 a sector I have come to love over the years.
or 40 per cent LTF. Norville also has an enhanced AR coating to complement and improve I wish the FMO every success as it continues
Reactolite performance even further. to develop as a modern trade body.”
Product. Each section will be regularly basic concept was to offer help, support and
BUSINESS SUPPORT updated with fresh content, with guidance to members irrespective of what
HUB LAUNCHED signposting to third parties who may be able stage they are at on the career pathway.
ABDO has launched a new online Business to offer additional services and support. The BSH offers quick wins, resources and
Support Hub (BSH) to support all members Explaining the evolution of the BSH, Nick signposting to further expertise and support
at every stage in their careers. Walsh, ABDO skills sector development and we hope that all members will set aside
The BSH, at www.abdo.org.uk/business- officer, said: “Following feedback from ABDO some time to explore the hub – and maybe
hub, offers practical advice and guidance board members, that we should look to offer even look at becoming a mentor or mentee.”
under five sections: Growth, Customer, more in the area of business support, the idea Read more about the BSH in this month’s
Leadership, Our Teams, and Marketing and for the Business Support Hub was born. The article by Antonia Chitty (page 34).
10 Dispensing Optics MARCH 2018NEWS
Paula Stevens
ABDO CET HEAD
TO STEP DOWN
ABDO’s CET department head, Paula
Stevens, will stand down from her
Nick and Eva discuss 3D printed lenses
leadership role in June before retiring
fully in 2020.
In her new role, Paula will continue to WORLD EXCLUSIVE FOR ABDO DELEGATES
look after the distance learning aspect of
ABDO CET, whilst the new head of ABDO Dispensing Workshop delegates at 100% Optical in London in January were
department settles into the wider role of given an exclusive world preview of the beta version of Luxexcel’s VisionMaster 3D
providing CET across all formats to ABDO printed lens design software.
members in the years ahead. During his workshop on the future of lens manufacture and design, Nick Walsh, ABDO
Paula joined ABDO as head of CET in skills sector development officer, was joined by Eva Flipse and Ide Claessen of Belgium-
1999. She set up the department from based Luxexcel. He explained how 3D (additive) manufacture of ophthalmic lenses was
scratch in advance of CET becoming now a reality, enabling the creation of lens products that cannot yet be manufactured –
mandatory for dispensing opticians. Since such as electrochromic lenses and lenses with embedded functionality.
then ABDO CET has become one of the Eva, Luxexcel marketing and communications manager, told Dispensing Optics: “ABDO
largest providers of CET in the UK and provided a variety of great CET courses during 100% Optical. It was our pleasure to
offers sufficient CET points for all introduce workshop attendees to different lens manufacturing technologies, including 3D
members to be able to complete their printed ophthalmic lenses. Attendees were amazed by the fact that lenses are currently
General Optical Council requirements. 3D printed in ophthalmic labs.”
ABDO general secretary, Tony Garrett, Luxexcel is the only company in the world with technology that can 3D print
said: “Paula has done a remarkable job for ophthalmic lenses. It will officially launch the VisionMaster software at Vision Expo East
ABDO and, more particularly, its members. in New York this month.
It would be impossible to accurately describe Read more about Luxexcel’s 3D ophthalmic lens printing technology in next month’s issue.
just how much we owe her for dedication,
innovation and determination. I am delighted Lee Berbillion was named Dispensing
that Paula will continue to work within the
AOP AWARD FOR DO LEE Optician of the Year at the Association
CET department to ensure a seamless of Optometrists’ Awards held in London
handover over the next two years.” in January.
ABDO is currently seeking to recruit a Lee, who first trained at Wales family
new head of CET (see page 46) business Davies and Jones Optometrists
as a technician, said: “I was very surprised
ALL PART OF to be nominated for the award, but I’m
very pleased that the hard work that
THE SERVICE my colleagues and I have done has
Jai Kudo Lenses, in association with been recognised.”
Continental Eyewear, has launched a Sinead McGurk Opticians received the
Complete Glazed Service for 2018. Practice of the Year award, in recognition
As part of an ongoing commitment to of its outstanding clinical care and a strong
continually improve their service offering, focus on the patient journey.
Jai Kudo Lenses has invested in the latest Practice owner and optometrist, Sinead
state-of-the-art robotic glazing technology. McGurk, said: “It’s an absolute honour to
Partnering with MEI, global leaders in this be a winner in the AOP Awards 2018. We
field, the company has installed an MEI never dreamed that we, as a practice in
Racer at its Liverpool-based optical lab. rural Northern Ireland, would be at this
The Complete Glazed Service pinnacle. I’m very proud and grateful for all
incorporates Reykjavik Eyes Black Label, of the hard work put in by everyone.”
Walter & Herbert, Jaeger and LK Bennett. Lee with his award View all the winners at www.aop.org.uk
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Party with ABDO at Optrafair
Report reveals opportunities OPTRAFAIR PARTY INVITE FOR ALL
ABDO is inviting all members, industry and optical friends to its eagerly-anticipated
DIGITAL DEVICE Optrafair Dinner and After Party to be held on Sunday 15 April at the Hilton
ANALYSIS Birmingham Metropole.
CooperVision’s Digital Device Usage and Everyone involved in the optical industry is invited to join UK and international
Your Eyes report highlights new global opticians, friends and colleagues for an evening of drinks, dinner and dancing.
research on consumer use of digital “The Optrafair Dinner and After Party is the perfect way to mix and catch up with our
devices in relation to eye health. members, whether you’re a manufacturer, rep or professional,” said Elaine Grisdale, ABDO
Believed to be the largest initiative of head of professional services and international development. “Mingle during pre-dinner
its kind, the data reveals multiple drinks, get to know each other better during a delicious three-course dinner, then party
opportunities for eyecare professionals into the night with live music from pop, rock and soul covers band Groove Encounters.”
(ECPs) to deepen patient relationships, During the evening, there’ll also be a short ceremony as Fiona Anderson hands over
ABDO presidency to Clive Marchant. There’ll be more celebrations as the president
believes the company.
announces the recipients of ABDO Life Membership, the Hamblin Memorial Award and
The research shows that 19 per cent of
Medals of Excellence.
people who use vision correction, and 18
Tickets cost £85 per person to include a welcome drink, three-course dinner with
per cent of people who do not, express
wine and live entertainment. Tables of 10 are available at reduced cost of £800. Book
concern about the amount of time spent
tickets at www.abdo.org.uk/events/abdos-optrafair-dinner-and-after-party
looking at screens. This climbs to 26 per
cent for contact lens wearers.
Only 14 per cent of contact lens FREE TRAINING ON CENTRAL VISION LOSS
wearers reported that they had spoken The Macular Society has launched a free
with an ECP regarding digital device use. online training package to help healthcare
Yet 78 per cent of contact lens wearers professionals develop a greater
said they would be ‘very’ or ‘somewhat’ understanding of macular degeneration.
interested in exploring ways to reduce eye The society has teamed up with learning
tiredness with their ECP. specialist Perceptive to create the CPD and
A follow-up survey in six nations CET-accredited training courses, which aim
revealed that nearly three in four contact to provide a comprehensive guide to central
lens wearers were willing to pay a premium vision loss and how to manage it.
for an option that reduced symptoms of Each course is divided into a selection
digital eye fatigue. AMD learning tool of modules, ending with a multiple-choice
“While there’s widespread interest by test. A range of supporting video content will help professionals provide the best possible
patients in discussing digital device use care to people with macular conditions.
with their ECP, that’s not happening in large “This is a great resource for members as it provides in-depth detail into age-related
part,” said Gary Orsborn, CooperVision’s macular degeneration [AMD] and how patients can be helped,” said Richard Rawlinson,
vice president, global professional and ABDO regional lead. “It refreshes existing knowledge and goes on to provide some excellent
clinical affairs. “Bridging this conversation clinical learning. The format is easy to use and I urge everyone to complete the course.
gap is a substantial opportunity for ECPs, “We need to recognise that DOs are already experts in low vision and see patients
helping them provide better care while every day who need our advice and support. Low vision is not just about suppling
remaining even more relevant in the lives appliances, it’s about having the knowledge to support our patients and provide the best
of their patients as device use skyrockets.” advice in the right way,” Richard added.
Download the report at Register for the free training course, and free membership of the society, at
www.coopervision.com www.macularsociety.org
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LK Bennett eyewear
LUXURY BRAND ALLIANCE
Continental Eyewear has teamed up with luxury British High Street brand, LK Bennett,
to launch a new eyewear collection.
Drawing inspiration from the clothing range, LK Bennett eyewear has been designed
to embody style and confidence. With the brand’s signature Tudor Rose detailing adding a
hint of luxury, flattering shapes remain trendy and fashionably understated.
The collection features 15 styles each available in three colourways. Model LKB018 New lens campaign
(pictured) features a laser engraved snake print for added glamour and texture.
NEW THREE-YEAR GRANT OFFERED ENRICHING OFFER
Shamir has launched a new Enrich Life
For the first time, the Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers’ (WCSM) Charity is
multi-pair offer available until the end
offering organisations involved with eye health and/or sight loss the opportunity to
of July.
apply for a substantial three-year grant.
The aim is to enable greater
The three-year commitment will give security of funding for significant projects and
accessibility for patients to make multiple
allow the benefit of new initiatives to be measured over a longer period.
Applications for the grant must reflect the aims of the charity, and applicants will purchases, ensuring practice profit, growth
need to show that their work will have national or international benefit and that the and ultimately, success. To help
funds will go directly to helping those with vision impairment. practitioners get involved, the company is
The charity, which has a target of increasing its funds to £1m by 2029, has offering a range of marketing materials to
a 22-year record of making small but significant awards to charitable organisations in the use in practice as well as online.
UK and overseas. This will continue, alongside one new three-year grant per year. To access these, practitioners should
WCSM master, Felicity Harding, said: “This commitment is a new venture for the log into Shamir’s website blog for full
Spectacle Makers’ Charity and one that I am delighted to support. I hope it will provide a information, including terms and conditions.
real incentive to organisations to undertake projects that will have a lasting impact.” Details of the promotion are also available
The application form and further details can be found at www.spectaclemakers.com from Shamir’s area lens consultants.
EYE-OPENING
CONVERSATIONS
ABDO National Clinical Committee
(NCC) member, Andrew Price, recently
took part in a panel debate at the Alcon
Academy in Surrey.
Called Alconversation, the event was
led by a panel of key opinion leaders from
across the UK and Ireland that also included
Richard Edwards, clinical adviser to the
Optical Consumer Complaints Service,
Alistair Bridge, director of policy at the
General Optical Council, and Gordon Illet,
board member for the Association
of Optometrists. Debating today’s issues
Audience members, made up of Alcon
Academy Alumni and practitioners, were GOS were still fit for purpose, and the excellent idea. We’ve just got to continue
given the chance to ask questions, review impact of Brexit on both the NHS and UK to do these types of events and I would be
the current industry, and debate how the product supply. bitterly disappointed if Alcon don’t make
future of optics could be improved. Topics Andrew (pictured second left) said this an annual event of some description. I
included whether the Opticians Act and afterwards: “I think Alconversation is an thought it was invaluable.”
16 Dispensing Optics MARCH 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 ABDO board
members and ABDO 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, Richard Edwards & 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
to seminar, held in conjunction with
11.45 - 12.45 LECTURE - I can see clearly
12.30 SightCare, hosted by Nick Walsh now - treatment of temporary
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
BOOK ONLINE
11.45 - 12.45 DISCUSSION WORKSHOP
via www.abdo.org.uk/events/abdos- Refunds and the law
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
AT PIAZZA SUITES 5, 6 & 7 at 09.30 14.15 - 15.15 LECTURE - Keep it clean.
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
“The goal was to design and create
eyewear that empowers kids to play the
way they want without having to worry
about damaging their glasses,” said Barry
Dibble of B&S supplier, Dipple Optical.
“Cool frames with attractive branding
helps them to feel good about themselves,
leaving them free to play and explore safely.
“Milo & Me frames are made by a
special injection moulding process using
Rod using the OrCam MyEye TR90 and plasticiser-free TPE materials,
resulting in resilient eyewear that is also
Milo & Me eyewear flexible and light,” Barry added.
LIFE-CHANGING The frames are available in a range
DONATION RACOON RASCAL RANGE of colours with several size options to
suit children from age six upwards.
A blind veteran is regaining his Milo the mischievous raccoon has Featuring easily adjustable sides, the
independence after receiving an OrCam partnered with German frame designer frames are supplied with matching stay-
MyEye from sight loss charity Scottish B&S to produce a frame range aimed at puts and headband, plus a wide range of
War Blinded (SWB). children who, like Milo, love an active life. merchandising material.
Rod MacLaren, of Auchterarder, was
diagnosed with Stargardt disease in 1994.
The genetic condition has severely
deteriorated his central vision. For the past ICONIC ALPHA
two decades the retired farm worker, aged
83, had adapted well to his diminishing
COLLECTION
eyesight. Then last year he found that he Silhouette has added a new collection of
was beginning to rely more and more on frames for men and women to its iconic
his friends and family for help. But now Titan Minimal Art range.
Rod is regaining his independence after The Alpha Collection introduces a
being presented with the OrCam MyEye at striking new nose bridge and an updated
the suggestion of SWB outreach worker for metallic temple aesthetic, with the choice
Perth and Kinross, Marjory Kirkwood. of a polished or matte finish, combined
Rod said: “It’s a fantastic gadget and it with a delicate decorative element.
makes a big difference to the day-to-day. I New to the range is a luxurious brass
can read letters, pick out an audiobook at and rose gold metal surface. The Alpha
the library and go to the supermarket to design also includes a diverse selection of
do my shopping without help.” colour contrasts to suit both male and
Marjory said: “I’m very pleased with female tastes.
how the OrCam has helped Rod so far. He’s Both frames and lenses are available
Silhouette Alpha 5516
an extremely thoughtful and independent under the Silhouette Vision Sensation
gentleman who is very active in his programme with each stage of production * Silhouette’s Urban LITE collection
community. He truly deserves this piece carried out under the roof of the recently won the German Design Award
of equipment.” company’s newly built Lens Lab in 2018, presented annually by the German
www.scottishwarblinded.org Linz, Austria. Design Council.
November as part of its Education Strategic settings. Our role at the GOC is to ensure
CALL FOR JOINED-UP Review, the new document summarises key new practitioners are equipped to practise
APPROACH themes from the meeting. These include safely and competently in this evolving
Gareth Hadley, chair of the General the importance of developing increased landscape. That is why our Education
Optical Council (GOC), is calling for collaboration, cooperation and integration Strategic Review is such a key priority for
more collaboration and cooperation between eye health and vision services and us over the next two years.
between the wider health system and wider health systems, and equipping future “But it is also vital that the optical and
the optical sector. optical professionals with the skills and wider health sector pursue a joined up and
The call follows the regulator publishing knowledge to practise safely and collaborative approach to ensure the delivery
a summary of its recent discussions about competently in new and different ways. of safe, accessible and cost effective eye
the potential future direction of eye health Gareth said: “We know that throughout health and vision services that patients
and vision services in the UK. the UK more optical services are being have confidence in and can navigate easily,”
Following a health system leaders’ delivered in new and innovative ways, Gareth concluded. Read the summary
roundtable meeting, held by the GOC in including in a variety of community statement at www.optical.org
18 Dispensing Optics MARCH 2018giving it a stamp of quality for the
sporting goods industry.
One of three goggles in Cébé’s
magnetic family, the EXO OTG (Over the
Glasses) combines spherical and magnetic
lenses with a construction specifically
designed for prescription wearers.
Openings on the side parts of the frame
and a thinner nose facilitate the best
positioning of glasses even with the goggle
Award-winner EXO OTG already in place on the face. Zeiss prepares for Optrafair
The innovative feature combines with
MAGNETIC GOGGLES the extreme adaptability provided by SHOW OFFERS
EXO’s magnetic lens. With its nine
WITH MIDAS TOUCH magnets, the lens is secured to offer
AT THE READY
Cébé’s innovative new magnetic maximum security and comfort, but is also Zeiss will be at Optrafair next month to
prescription goggle, the EXO OTG, was very easily removed and changed. EXO showcase its latest product portfolio,
named a Gold Winner in the Snow Sports OTG will be available in the UK in four dispensing tools and innovations.
Category at the 2018 IPSO Awards – colours from September. Peter Robertson, marketing and
communications director at Zeiss Vision
Care UK, said: “Zeiss Vision Care will once
again be attending Optrafair with our
EDUCATOR TRAINING OFFER colleagues from Meditec, demonstrating
The College of Optometrists is working with the Irvine Aitchison Memorial Fund (IAMF) our streamlined approach and offers for
to deliver new clinical educator training to optometrists and dispensing opticians practitioners. It’s always a great
involved in educational aspects of optometry, dispensing and contact lens practice. opportunity to meet our customers and
The course will provide 10 students with a foundation module that covers the basics showcase the best of Zeiss.”
of teaching practice. Run by Essential Skills in Medical Education, the course is for those * The Carl Zeiss Group recently
who want an understanding of the basic principles of teaching and to update their published its first-ever Sustainability
knowledge of best practice. It will be delivered by distance learning including webinars Report, providing insight into how the
and online lectures over 12 weeks. manufacturer documents and defines
David Cartwright, IAMF chair, said: “Initially this fund was used to support education responsible behaviour in dynamic
lectures and, for the last 20 years, to allow two students per year a chance to join a economic and societal environments. For
Vision Aid Overseas project. Our trustees have now agreed a new direction for the fund, example, in the fiscal year 2016/17, the
to support education within the sphere of optical practice, and to continue the lasting group saw 46 per cent fewer CO2
legacy appropriate to commemorate Irvine Aitchison’s ambition and enthusiasm for emissions. The report can be found online
innovation in optometric and optical education.” at https://tinyurl.com/ybwxbtdnNEWS
BUCCLE meets in Frankfurt
EDUCATORS FOCUS
ON EVIDENCE
The 88th meeting of BUCCLE (British
University and College Contact Lens
Educators) recently took place in Eyoto branding image
Frankfurt at the invitation of Alcon.
The recent DEWS II report has focused
the group in encouraging evidence-based
FRESH BRANDING FOR FUTURE TECH
practice in the teaching of dry eye and its Aston EyeTech has introduced a new brand, Eyoto, centered around its upcoming next
influence on contact lens wear across all generation eye diagnostic and measurement solutions.
member institutions. During the meeting, Having recently completed a £5m Series A investment round, the company combines
the group shared their teaching experience leading edge device engineering with advanced intelligent software systems.
in the virtual learning environment, a key Its Eyoto product portfolio, which will be launched progressively throughout 2018,
area for self-directed learning in modern includes a range of power mapping lensmeters and lens surface inspection tools,
education practice. binocular autorefractors, and the company’s cloud connected mobile diagnostic platform,
Three sub-committees were formed, in
which integrates portable hardware, artificial intelligence driven diagnostic systems, and
Education, Research and Governance, and
large-scale data analytics.
Communication, to focus on identifying
Carl D. Francis, Aston EyeTech’s CEO, said: “Our products take a unique and fresh
seminal evidence-based research which
approach to the field of optometric instrumentation, and the Eyoto brand is underpinned
will inform teaching in the area of contact
by that freshness.”
lenses and the anterior eye, in addition to
influencing policy. There are also plans to The company’s new lens inspection technology will be showcased at Vision Expo in
try to coordinate undergraduate research New York this month.
projects within BUCCLE member institutions,
to produce larger and more meaningful
data sets from multiple centres.
FUNDING FOR VITAL PROJECTS
The two-day meeting concluded with a Fight for Sight has awarded grants
tour of Alcon’s manufacturing facility in totalling more than £180,000 for 13 vital
Grosswallstadt, Germany. research projects in partnership with nine
different organisations.
PUSH ON HEARING The charity has doubled its partnership
working from the previous year, to further
CARE MESSAGE extend their impact and support for
The National Community Hearing innovative research. New funds have been
Association (NCHA) attended the awarded to support research in key areas
Audiology Hub at 100% Optical to raise such as dementia and visual impairment,
the profile of hearing loss and audiology Pearse Keane dementia and age-related macular
with primary eyecare professionals. degeneration, birdshot uveitis, and Leber hereditary optic neuropathy.
NCHA director of policy and strategy, For the first time, Fight for Sight and Alzheimer’s Research UK have teamed up to fund
Harjit Sandhu, explained the impact of research into sight loss and dementia as many people with neurodegenerative diseases
hearing loss and encouraged optical have problems with their vision. Pearse Keane from UCL’s Institute of Ophthalmology will
professionals to signpost people with aim to detect Alzheimer’s disease through images of the retina.
hearing difficulties to audiology. He also Working with researchers from Moorfields, who will analyse a database of more than
outlined common misperceptions about two million eye scans, the team will identify features in the scans which are common to
hearing loss and how opticians could help people who have developed a neurodegenerative disease. The longer-term aim is to develop
people access hearing care, including by a screening tool for earlier detection of Alzheimer’s disease. The research will also enable a
working in partnership with local better understanding of why people with neurodegenerative diseases have problems with
audiology providers. their vision.
20 Dispensing Optics MARCH 2018NEWS
A new national campaign aims to FOCUS
highlight the challenges facing
blind children in the UK
#EveryBlindChild Visitors to the campaign installation
M
ore than a quarter of
adults believe that blind
children have different
dreams and aspirations
to their sighted peers,
according to a new survey commissioned by
the Royal Society for Blind Children (RSBC).
The survey shows that very little is known
about the impact of sight loss on children’s
lives. Almost one fifth of those surveyed don’t
know what effect being blind or visually
impaired will have on a young person’s life,
with only 11 per cent thinking that
blindness makes it difficult to make friends.
This comes, said the RSBC, despite the
fact that two out of five blind children have
no local friends to play with. Further, nine
out of 10 blind children won’t have a long-
term job when they grow up and blind
Robert Montogomery (far right) and Dr Pey (second left) with children at the campaign launch
children are more likely to live on, or below,
the poverty line. “The reality of childhood his iconic light poetry and a film installation assumptions reflected in our survey, their
sight loss is not the ability to see,” stated of interviews with blind and visually impaired self-confidence starts to diminish and their
the RSBC. “Rather, it’s the impact on a children who inspired the work. mental wellbeing is impacted negatively.”
child’s future life chances if their family The RSBC’s services in England and The artist, Robert Montgomery,
doesn’t receive the right support.” Wales aim to ensure that, blind and visually commented: “I’ve been proud to work with
Other key findings from the survey impaired children grow up to lead fulfilling an amazing group of blind and partially
included the fact that 60 per cent of people lives, with early post diagnosis support at sighted children on this project. I chose to
in employment said that they had never the forefront of their work. The campaign, film them talking about their dreams to
come across a blind or visually impaired which features the real voices and give an insight into their vivid and charming
person at work. Eighty-four per cent of experiences of blind children, aims to imaginations, and also because in a way we
respondents believed that there would be bolster awareness from the public and are all equal when we dream. RSBC does
barriers to a visually impaired child ensure that, by 2020, 11,000 families have amazing work in fighting prejudice and
achieving their dream job; and 52 per cent access to a sight loss specialist who can opening up life opportunities for this often
of respondents believed that blind and give them immediate, one-to-one emotional overlooked group of young people who
visually impaired children wouldn’t be able and practical help for as long as it’s needed. desperately need our help to live fuller lives."
to live alone in adulthood, travel, cook or Dr Tom Pey, chief executive at the RSBC, Every Blind Child is the RSBC’s first
take care of finances, independently. said: “The survey findings demonstrate a national campaign. The charity is also
profound lack of understanding around calling for people across the country to
PROFOUND LACK OF UNDERSTANDING what it means to grow up with sight loss. pledge their support to generate £3m in
To tackle this, the RSBC has launched its For many, sight loss is a hidden disability, income over the next three years. These
first national campaign, Every Blind Child, which can often lead to misconceptions vital funds will enable the RSBC to extend
to raise awareness of the challenges faced about the unique set of challenges its services to an increased number of blind
by the children it supports. At the centre of blindness presents to the individual. Blind and visually impaired children, young people
the campaign is a commissioned artwork by and visually impaired children tell us they and their families in England and Wales.
Robert Montgomery, which was unveiled in have the same career ambitions and hopes The artwork will tour the country until
January at Granary Square in London before for the future as their sighted friends, but July, with dates and locations available to
embarking on a tour of the country. The it’s an uphill struggle for them to achieve view at www.rsbc.org.uk. Follow the RSBC
internationally acclaimed artist and poet has their dreams. Once they start to encounter on Twitter at @RSBCcharity and on
custom designed a vehicle, which incorporates the kind of prejudices and false Instagram @rsbccharity
Dispensing Optics MARCH 2018 21LIKE A SUMMER BREEZE
Austrian eyewear manufacturer Silhouette likes to dabble when it comes to
colour and its 2018 sunglasses collection makes a spectacular entrance
with fresh nuances and powerful colour combinations.
With a nod to the 1980s, the new collection features coloured lenses in
shades such as Teal Rose and Blue Nude, while shades of Blue and Petrol
Green in the upper lens area emphasise the wearer’s features.
The company’s full-rim collection, Titan Breeze, epitomises elegant
understatement and pure minimalism. The unisex titanium sunglasses are
Titan Breeze 8694 in 3530 Blue Nude available in Blue Nude, Mint Gradient, Classic Brown and Classic Gradient Grey.
Bring me sunshine
From full rim to rimless, decorative sides to modernist
minimalism, colour-blocking to mirror finishes –
SUNWEAR everything goes with the latest sunwear styles for
spring/summer 2018. Look ahead to the sunshine
seasons with some of the newest sunglass launches…
RELAXED GLAMOUR WITH DESIGNER INFUSIONS
Exclusively available to independent opticians, the new season Cocoa Mint
sunwear collection from Eyespace comprises of 22 designer-infused pieces
that bring the brand’s distinctive style of ‘relaxed glamour’ to life. The
acetate and metal pieces draw on the retro metallic trends highlighted on
the 2018 catwalks.
Eyespace marketing manager, Nicky Clement, said: “It’s not just about
releasing fresh new frames; we have invested in sourcing premium lens
Cocoa Mint CMS2557
treatments and specialist material finishes that add layers of value to each
piece, while remaining fully focused on our objective of evolving the
fashion-forward offering of prescription-ready sunglass frames that women
are going to be looking for in 2018.”
PERSONAL TOUCH WITH STERLING SILVER COLLECTION
Tom Davies has launched an exclusive nine-piece collection of bespoke
eyewear called Silver 925.
Blending classic shapes with sterling silver to create glamorous and
exquisite frames, the Tom Davies Silver 925 collection is for both Ready to
Wear and Custom Made to Order frames.
“This collection is my personal favourite and one of the best sunglass
collections I have designed,” said Tom. “These beautiful handmade sterling
One of the Tom Davies Silver 925 pieces silver frames feature platinum 950 mirrored lenses, 18 carat gold mirrored
lenses and some coloured mirrors.”
TAILOR-MADE FOR INDIVIDUAL LUXURY
With a focus on bespoke eyewear, designed in Sweden and handmade in
the UK, Pure Optics previewed the Polaris A10 model and Staffan Preutz
Design (SPD) luxury spring/summer 2018 collection at 100% Optical.
“The idea behind the bespoke rimless concept is that the eyewear is
produced based upon the patient’s specifications,” explained James White
of Pure Optics. “After choosing the shape, size, colour, model and features,
sunglass or clear lenses can be selected.”
The bespoke SPD frames are produced in Milton Keynes for the
Bespoke Polaris rimless sunglasses worldwide market, using innovative materials such as NXT.
22 Dispensing Optics MARCH 2018SUNWEAR LENS THAT’S ULTRA-INTELLIGENT
Now available from Lenstec Optical Group, Invu ultra polarised lenses
represent the next generation in polarised lens technology, says the company.
Described as an “intelligent, multi-layer light management system”,
Invu polarised lenses are made of nine-layers that selectively filter out
reflected glare and offers clear, glare-free vision with high contrast and
“exceptional” colour perception.
The ultra-polariser layer removes the glare, while the colour enhancement Invu polarised sunwear
layer boosts contrasts and colour perception. The UV protection layer blocks
all UV rays up to 400nm while allowing useful light to pass through to the eye.
Lenstec’s 2018 Rx programme benefits from all of the normal polarised
lens types driven by NuPolar technology across all indices including CR39,
Trivex, polycarbonate and high index. Polarised material options include a
new polarised photochromic called Infinite Grey 35-9 percent LTF.
RACING AHEAD IN ITALIAN STYLE
New from Dunelm Optical, Paul Costelloe Sun 62 is the signature frame in
the Irish designer’s latest collection.
A full frame in vivid brown mottle Italian acetate with gold coloured
metal sides and polarised lenses, the sunglasses feature a retro round design,
keyhole bridge and brow bar – a style favoured by top motor racing drivers.
There are 13 new Paul Costelloe sunglasses to choose from. All sunglasses
from Dunelm can be glazed, are supplied with UV400 monotint lenses as
standard, and come with a free case. Signature Paul Costelloe style
PARISIAN ARCHITECTURE INSPIRATION
Metal constructions, bold geometric buildings or soft and fluid curves: the
new Elle sunwear collection from Charmant takes its design inspirations
from the versatile architecture of the French capital.
With two vibrant colour themes of Ocean Blue and Sweet Pink, the
metal and acetate collection features fine embellishments on the front and
sides reminiscent of metal constructions, bold geometric buildings or soft Modern Elle cat-eye
fluid curves. with decorative sides
Acetate model EL14854 (pictured) in havana is a modern cat-eye with
mono-coloured sides featuring an eye-catching geometric metal
decoration. It is available in brown, pink and blue, and classic black.
GLAM SPIRIT AND CLASSIC VALUES
Launched recently by De Rigo, the new Trussardi sunglasses collection
stands for exclusiveness, glam spirit and elegance – classic Trussardi values.
The collection combines classic lines with irregular shapes and neutral
hues with exclusive acetate textures, using materials such as aluminium
and carbon.
Model STR 176 (pictured) features a new trim inspired by the Trussardi Bags of inspirations with Trussardi
Lovy Bag. The easy-to-wear shape is embellished with an exclusive new
Mazzucchelli acetate.
GRAND MASTERS CELEBRATED
Danish designers Ørgreen have launched a new capsule sunglass collection
that celebrates two of the grand masters of modern architecture: Eero
Saarinen and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe.
The spirit of these architectural masters is translated into two distinct
sun styles: a rounded rectangular frame for men (Mies), and a round frame
for women (Eero). Both come in a variety of colour combinations, from
monochrome frames in Matt Navy and Sandblasted Honey Gold to
multicoloured frame fronts, echoing the subtle colour-blocking of high
modernist architecture.
Ørgreen’s trademark Japanese titanium frames further invoke an
architectural sensibility in the designs that are clean, simple and elegant.
Next month’s Product Spotlight will focus on contact lenses and Eero by
related products. Ørgreen
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