Association of British Dispensing Opticians ABDO at Optrafair 2017

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by  Ros Argent

MARCH 2017
DISPENSING
OPTICS
NEWS, INFORMATION and
EDUCATION for OPTICIANS
ABDO at Optrafair 2017
1 - 3 APRIL • BIRMINGHAM NEC
1 - 3 APRIL 2017 ABDO CETAT THE ABDO CET THEATRE - H130
• The CET approved lectures and workshops are free to attend
ABDO AT THE ASSOCIATION
LOUNGE - G120 • Admission is on a first come, first served basis and is strictly limited
• A lounge area where ABDO SATURDAY 1 APRIL
board members and ABDO
staff will be on hand to discuss
10.30 - 11.30 LECTURE- Dispensing for devices in work & play - a pain in the neck?
ABDO’s strategies and for you
Nick Walsh - 1 CET point
to let us know your views
12.00 - 13.00 DISCUSSION WORKSHOP- Dispensing and measurement for the presbyope
DISPENSING OPTICSAT THE Nick Walsh- 3 CET points
ASSOCIATION LOUNGE - G120 14.00 - 15.00 LECTURE- Prismatic effects re-explained
• Find out more about ABDO’s Prof. Mo Jalie- 1 CET point
professional journal and 15.30 - 16.30 DISCUSSION WORKSHOP- I’ll have to research that… paediatric dispensing
advertising & editorial Fiona Anderson- 3 CET points
opportunities
SUNDAY 2 APRIL
ABDO COLLEGE- F130
10.30 - 11.30 LECTURE- A, B, See: An introduction to low vision
• Visit the ABDO College stand to
Gaynor Whitehouse- 1 CET point
find out more about the
extensive range of ABDO 12.00 - 13.00 DISCUSSION WORKSHOP- A, B, See
College courses - which include Gaynor Whitehouse- 3 CET points
WCSM courses and degree 14.00 - 15.00 LECTURE- Dispensing for devices in work & play - a pain in the neck?
programmes run in conjunction Nick Walsh- 1 CET point
with Canterbury Christ Church
15.30 - 16.30 DISCUSSION WORKSHOP- Dispensing and measurement for the presbyope
University
Nick Walsh- 3 CET points
SUNDAY 2 APRIL MONDAY 3 APRIL
ABDO ANNUAL MEETINGS 10.30 - 11.30 LECTURE- Prismatic effects re-explained
AT THE ABDO CET THEATRE - H130 Prof. Mo Jalie- 1 CET point
12.00 - 13.00 DISCUSSION WORKSHOP- How to analyse a prescription & come up with a
16.45 ABDO annual benevolent
trouble-free solution!
fund meeting Barry Duncan- 3 CET points
17.00 ABDO meeting for members
14.00 - 15.00 LECTURE- A, B, See: An introduction to low vision
This will be an informal meeting with Gaynor Whitehouse- 1 CET point
a presidential review of the year 15.30 - 16.30 DISCUSSION WORKSHOP- A, B, See
along with a chance for members Gaynor Whitehouse- 3 CET points
to ask questions of the board
GOC COMPETENCIES
ABDO GALA DINNER
LECTURE Dispensing for devices in work & play -
AT THE HILTON BIRMINGHAM
a pain in the neck?
METROPOLE
DISCUSSION WORKSHOP Dispensing and
19.15 Drinks reception
measurement for the presbyope
20.00 Gala dinner and awards
LECTURE Prismatic effects re-explained
BOOK GALA DINNER TICKETS ONLINE
via abdo.org.uk/events/abdo- DISCUSSION WORKSHOP I’ll have to
gala-dinner/ research that… paediatric dispensing
LECTURE
MONDAY 3 APRIL A, B, See: An introduction to low vision
DISCUSSION WORKSHOP
ABDO COLLEGE TUTOR MEETING A, B, See
AT PIAZZA SUITES 1 & 5
DISCUSSION WORKSHOP How to analyse a
A workshop for ABDO College tutors prescription & come up with a trouble-free solution!
Association of British Dispensing Opticians
www.abdo.org.uk
Dispensing Optics MARCH 2017
Contents
32.
18. 12.
30. 15.
Features 28. In practice
Dressed to impress
by Antonia Chitty
16. Fair news
30. 100% Optical reports
Optrafair round-up
Workshops draw the crowds
18. Product Spotlight by Peter Black
Springtime eyewear edit United colours of optics
by Nicky Collinson
20. Continuing Education & Training Visions of (and for) the future
Contact lenses: the benefits of a team approach by Antonia Chitty
by Keith Cavaye
35. Opti report
25. Multiple Choice Answers Digital solutions on show
Too old for contact lenses?
by Angela McNamee Regulars
26. CLO corner
All in a day’s work
5. DO Dispatches
by Clare Privato
6. The Anderson Files
8. News
27. FAQs
FRONT COVER
Louisa 06 and Lund 08 36. Through the pinhole
from Monkey Glasses’
At Lynne Fernandes Optometrists
Hygge collection
38. Jobs & Notices
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DISPENSING OPTICS
The Professional Journal of the Association
of British Dispensing Opticians
VOLUME 32 NO 3
DO Dispatches
EDITORIAL STAFF
Editor Sir Anthony Garrett CBE HonFBDO
Assistant Editor Jane Burnand
Managing Editor Nicky Collinson BA (Hons)
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Design and Production Rosslyn Argent BA (Hons) AMBASSADORS OF
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OUR PROFESSION
Admin. Manager Deanne Gray HonFBDO
Email [email protected]
Two recent events have demonstrated once
again the diversity of talent and dedication
EDITORIAL/ADVERTISING
Telephone [phone] that exists within the profession. On page
Email [email protected]
14, we report about an Australian DO, Paul Clarke, who is
Website www.abdo.org.uk
well known to a number of people in ABDO. Paul runs a
SUBSCRIPTIONS highly successful practice in Perth, Western Australia, but like
UK £150 many in optics he likes to do more, much more in his case.
Overseas £175, including postage
Apply to Tom Veti Twenty years ago, Paul set up what has become a highly
Association of British Dispensing Opticians
successful charity called Equal Health. He has since persuaded
Godmersham Park, Godmersham, Kent CT4 7DT
many others to join him in this venture to help people who
Telephone [phone]
Email [email protected] live in conditions we would find challenging in the extreme. In
Website www.abdo.org.uk its recent honours list to commemorate Australia Day, the
Australian government rightly recognised Paul’s dedication to
ABDO CET
Head of CET Paula Stevens MA ODE BSc(Hons) bringing better vision to many.
MCOptom FBDO CL (Hons)AD SMC(Tech)
Much nearer home, the chief executives of the member bodies
of the Optical Confederation (OC) were delighted to have the
ABDO CET, 5 Kingsford Business Centre, Layer Road,
Kingsford, Colchester CO2 0HT chance to say thank you to Chris Hunt for his hard work and
Telephone [phone] dedication on completing his two-year term as OC chairman.
Email [email protected]
To mark his retirement, Chris was awarded Life Membership
of the OC.
CONTINUING EDUCATION REVIEW PANEL
Joanne Abbott BSc(Hons) FBDO SMC(Tech)
We have been most fortunate in having Chris as our ‘leader’
Keith Cavaye FBDO(Hons)CL FBCLA
Andrew Cripps FBDO(Hons) PG Cert HE FHEA for two years. His range of skills and breadth of knowledge is
Kim Devlin FBDO(Hons)CL unrivalled but they do stand as a great example of what
Stephen Freeman BSc(Hons) MCOptom FBDO(Hons) FHEA Cert Ed
individual DOs can achieve. Chris has been highly successful
Abilene Macdonald Grute BSc(Hons) MCOptom BSc(Hons) FBDO(Hons)
SLD(Hons)LVA Dip Dist Ed Cert Ed in both practice and industry, and has used his experience to
Richard Harsant FBDO(Hons)CL(Hons)LVA the continued benefit of the sector. He gives freely of his time
Andrew Keirl BOptom(Hons) MCOptom FBDO
Angela McNamee BSc(Hons) MCOptom FBDO(Hons)CL FBCLA Cert Ed to mentor and guide others, and his support for the
Linda Rapley BSc(Hons) FCOptom PGDip PGCE dispensing profession is unwavering.
Andrew Stokes FBDO SMC(Tech)
The inspiration that both Paul and Chris give to those involved
JOURNAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE in the optical profession is unquestionable. Throughout the
Richard Crook FBDO
sector, and certainly within the ranks of ABDO members, there
Kim Devlin FBDO(Hons)CL
Kevin Gutsell FBDO(Hons) SLD are many who get really involved in charitable work or
Ros Kirk FBDO promoting the profession – sometimes both. As an Association,
Angela McNamee BSc(Hons) MCOptom FBDO(Hons)CL FBCLA Cert Ed
we are delighted to support Vision Aid Overseas and our
DISPENSING OPTICSIS PUBLISHED BY members who take part in their activities. We are also very
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THE
A FILES
FIONA ANDERSON BSC(HONS) FBDO R SMC(TECH)
Our monthly column from the ABDO president
The Anderson Files
H
aving just returned from
100% Optical, where I met
with many ABDO members,
old friends and a few new
ones, I have been reflecting
on the event.
As trade shows go, I think 100% Optical
has a great ‘vibe’ and for CET it is hard to
beat. On that note, can I say a huge thank
you to the ABDO CET Department: Paula
Stevens, Joanne Abbott and Sue Bennett,
who did us proud again, and to our
presenters, Andy Sanders, Peter Black, Jeff
Mason, Ben Brewer and Paula, who stepped
into the breach when Angela McNamee was
unfortunately too unwell to attend. The
topics were interesting, insightful and
Enjoying the vibe and education at 100% Optical
thought-provoking – and they aligned with
the vision of the ABDO board that we
deliver CET consistent with our strategic It is worth pointing out that in the not that the RLs concentrate on political
objectives which are paediatrics, low vision too distant past we had Optrafair once activity within their regions and be the
and minor eye conditions services (MECS). every two years and the ABDO conference conduit between the board and
It would be very remiss of me not to in the alternate year, thus spreading the local members.
also thank the ABDO, ABDO College and financial burden evenly. Now we are faced RLs are supported by sub-regional leads
Dispensing Opticsstaff, members of the with two large events every year within six whose remit is the same: to be an advocate
ABDO board and last but by no means least, to eight weeks of each other; you don’t for ABDO at a local level and to actively
Michael Potter and his team for organising need to be a financial whizz to work out engage with local optical committees
the event and our show ‘watering hole’, the that across the sector we are faced with (or the equivalent body in the devolved
ABDO Arms. huge outgoings in the same quarter (for nations), the charity and voluntary sectors
Thinking more seriously about trade many) and coming so close after the and all others in the wider world of optics.
shows, I mentioned in the Anderson Files in Christmas and the New Year break, which is If you haven’t already got involved and
December that I had attended the annual traditionally a ‘lean’ time in retail optics, it would like to, get in touch with your RL via
conference of the Association of Dispensing does beg the question: is the timing right? the email provided on the ABDO website
Opticians New Zealand (ADONZ) which under Contacts.
had at its heart CET, CPD, networking FOCUS ON LOCAL EVENTS In addition to providing CET at the big
opportunities and a gala dinner. Running All this aside, it was with great anticipation trade fairs, we are evolving our CET offering
alongside the conference was a really well that the ABDO board met in late January into smaller, more locally delivered events
attended trade show. and had our first joint meeting with our and we absolutely need local people with
At the time of writing, I have already newly appointed regional leads (RLs). The local knowledge to help plan, organise and
attended two major optical events – purpose of the meeting was for the RLs to support these events. So, if CET is more
Eyecare 3000 in Glasgow and the outline to the board what activities were your interest and you are keen to help in
aforementioned 100% Optical in London. planned in their regions and what events your local region, please contact Joanne
There are many more to come and in the were already underway. We plan to meet Abbott in the CET department in the first
climate of political uncertainty and together twice per year – once in London instance. You won’t regret it.
financial instability, we can understand why and once in Godmersham. On a final note, if you haven’t already,
sponsors are having budgets squeezed and ABDO has been radical in its restructure please feed into the GOC Strategic Education
why the ABDO board, with a heavy heart, and it is testament to the whole membership Review. The Call for Evidence closes on
decided not to continue with our own that we are a progressive, forward-thinking 16 March and can be found at www.optical.
conference, but to concentrate our efforts organisation with our membership at the org/en/get-involved/consultations
at 100% Optical and Optrafair. centre of everything we do. It is imperative Find this month’s Eyecare FAQ on page 38.
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Miraflex family expands
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FLEXIBLE AND FASHIONABLE
PRICE JOINS NCC
A new collection of Miraflex acetate frames called Flexible & Fashion have been
Andrew Price is looking forward to optimised for children and teenagers, making them an ideal addition to the
contributing to the Association’s Miraflex family.
continued evolution in his new role as Designed specifically for children’s unique facial cranial measurements with an
a member of its National Clinical anatomically designed nose bridge, all Flexible & Fashion frames are manufactured using
Committee (NCC). high quality acetate materials with flexible temples, says distributor Dibble Optical. A
With a wealth of clinical experience variety of colours and shapes ensures the collection is suitable for a wide range of ages.
that includes working as a clinician in
refractive surgery, glaucoma and general
ophthalmology clinics in the UK and USA, DO GONG FOR SOPHIE
Andrew currently runs a contact lens and
dry eye consultancy. He is ABDO’s DO and ABDO member, Sophie Johnson,
took home the title of Dispensing
representative for Optometry Wales, the
Optician of the Year at the Association of
Welsh Corneal Service Group and the
Optometrists’ annual awards in London
Optical Confederation Refractive Surgery
last month.
Working Group.
As sales director, branch manager and
He told Dispensing Optics: “I am
DO at her family’s Eyesite practice, Sophie
honoured and extremely pleased to have
has been involved since the beginning,
been offered a position on the NCC,
starting her career as an optical and
particularly as ABDO is probably going
lab assistant.
through the most exciting time in its history.
On receiving her award, Sophie said: “'It
“The changes that were primed before
is an honour to receive such a prestigious
2017 will see the opportunities,
national award. I love what I do and it’s
recognition and stature of DOs and CLOs amazing to be recognised for the service
continue to rise in the eyes of our ECP and support I strive to achieve on a day-
colleagues and patients. This is just the to-day basis.”
beginning; I will make whatever The award runners-up were Sue Deal
contribution I can to ABDO’s ever and Phil Howlett. To see who else won an
increasing success,” Andrew added. award, visit www.aop.org.uk Sophie with her award
RENEWAL FEE REMINDER be charged an additional £20. Anyone not the day that they are issued and cannot be
completing the renewal process by 31 relied on as proof of current registration.
Registrants are being reminded to pay March will be removed from the register, Registration status can be checked on the
their annual General Optical Council be unable to practise in the UK and GOC’s online register. Renewal notices and
(GOC) renewal fee of £330 by the removed from the NHS National confirmations are being sent by email
deadline of 15 March. Performers List, if applicable. rather than post this year, a move which
Those who apply after this date, but The GOC is no longer issuing the GOC believes will save it at least
before the final deadline of 31 March, will registration cards as they are only valid on £50,000 annually.
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NEWS
Reading with the Doorstep Library
HELPING CHARITY TO TELL ITS STORY
Past supporters doing a
3 Peaks Challenge
ABDO is working with a small, London-based charity which supports childhood
literacy – literally on children’s own doorsteps.
UP FOR A CHALLENGE?
The link came about after past ABDO president, Peter Black, saw a feature about the
Doorstep Library on TV. He says: “I saw a programme on BBC News 24 about the
From London to Ethiopia, Vision Aid
Doorstep Library sending volunteers into deprived communities to read to kids and lend
Overseas (VAO) has several challenge
them books. They were appealing for books, volunteers and help with social media.”
events in the UK and abroad to get
Peter consulted the ABDO board who agreed to fund ABDO social media consultant,
involved with – to get fit and change the
Antonia Chitty, to spend time each month helping the charity.
lives of people in Africa.
Antonia explained: “I advise Doorstep Library on social media strategy and execution.
Demi Rennie, VAO fundraising officer,
We have helped them grow their social media accounts, and will be training staff so that
by the end of the year they can be self-sufficient and able to make the most of social said: “Challenge events are one of the best
media as a cost-effective way to spread the word and find volunteers.” ways you can really help some of the
Doorstep Library director, Katie Bareham, told Dispensing Optics: “Working with ABDO world’s poorest people access life changing
has highlighted the importance of social media in allowing us to tell our story across a eyecare and glasses whilst also improving
wide audience. With limited resources, we had not prioritised social media until ABDO your own health.”
showed us some tricks of the trade and helped us to understand how it can be used to Visit www.visionaidoverseas.org/
increase support for our work and improve our standing within the world of literacy.” challenge-events or call 01293 535 016.
TOUGH AND STYLISH
The 2017 Invu collection, available from Norville, includes more than 25 new models
each supplied with UV400 ultra-polarised lenses.
The multi-layer construction of the lenses is said to make them virtually unbreakable,
whilst blocking all UV rays up to 400nm. Some of the models can be glazed, and additional
coatings, including mirror, are available. A number of Active wrap frames can also be supplied
New Invu model T2712- C to prescription, which incorporate eight base manufacturing and MEI 5 axis glazing.
CONSULTATION ON be implemented in the refractive quality care and outcomes across the
surgery sector. refractive laser eye surgery sector, which is
LASER EYE SURGERY
The OC standards aim to bring sector expanding to meet patient demand, and to
practice in line with the GMC’s guidance make sure all patients are given the care,
Proposed new guidance to promote best
for doctors who offer cosmetic procedures. treatment and support they need.”
practice in the refractive surgery sector
The draft standards have been drawn up by The OC is holding a period of
is endorsing multi-disciplinary team
a team of leading surgeons, optometrists consultation on its Multi-Disciplinary
working, including with DOs and CLOs,
and eyecare professionals, including from Professional Standards for Refractive
to deliver high quality care in the sector.
ABDO, as well as refractive surgery providers Surgery. Read more about the consultation
A consultation on new standards
and patients. The OC is now seeking the and respond at www.opticalconfederation.
launched by the Optical Confederation views of the public, clinicians and others to org.uk by the closing date of 7 April.
(OC) follows the adoption of the General help ensure that the standards are in the At the time of going to press, a planned
Medical Council’s (GMC) ‘Guidance for best interests of patients. OC presentation on the topic was being
doctors who offer cosmetic interventions’, OC chair, Lynda Oliver, said: “These organised to take place during Optrafair, to
and gives a framework for how this can new standards are designed to uphold high include CET points for DOs and CLOs.
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