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Professional affairs expansion
Alicia Thompson
Association of British Dispensing Opticians
Alicia Thompson has relinquished the role of director of professional examinations at the Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO) to become its director of education, research and professional development. Taking up the head of exams vacancy is Miranda Richardson, Alicia’s deputy since 2013. Alicia will steer the future development of ABDO’s registerable qualifications as well as a suite of postgraduate qualifications and awards. She will also develop a new programme for academic advancement for existing and future members, and lead ABDO’s reformed Research and Clinical Committee.
ABDO general secretary, Tony Garrett, said: “Alicia is an outstanding optical educator with a well-deserved and growing international reputation. This appointment demonstrates ABDO’s total commitment to enhancing the profession and developing and promoting the role of dispensing opticians.” On Miranda’s appointment, Tony added: “I am delighted that Miranda has accepted this new position. She is an experienced and dedicated professional who brings considerable skill and knowledge to the role.”
College of Optometrists
The College of Optometrists has launched a new vision setting out its ambitions for the future of the profession, and its plans to put the optometric workforce at the forefront of eyecare provision, education and research. As part of this, the organisation will be working with its members and key stakeholders to gather data and insights to better understand the current eyecare workforce and future needs. To this end, it is launching a new,
Positive Impact
Contact lens opticians (CLOs) Ros Mussa, Caroline Presland and Adele Peacock have joined the professional affairs team at Positive Impact (PI). An experienced CLO and dry eye practitioner at the Eye Place, Ros will be helping practitioners to set up their own dry eye clinics. With more than 30 years’ experience, Caroline is working with PI across a number of areas, including myopia management, presbyopia, hybrid lenses and a range of dry eye solutions. With an advanced diploma in contact lens fitting, Adele currently works in the hospital eye service clinics at Great Western Hospital in Swindon.
PI professional services director, Phil Thompson, said: “Bringing these three amazingly talented practitioners, who offer a wealth of experience between them, into our team enables us to better
Phil with Adele, Caroline and Ros
deliver an efficient and bespoke training programme, both virtual and hands-on. Each professional affairs consultant brings a unique strength to a specific area of the Positive Impact portfolio but also cross pollination of their knowledge to all areas, making for an incredibly strong level of expertise.”
New TR90 Eyestuff models
International Eyewear
The Eyestuff collection from International Eyewear is taking it back to basics with nine new minimalistic designs with a focus on colour and fit. A variety of bold and colourful shapes and sizes are available in the unisex collection, suitable for all age groups. Three new TR90 styles – ES Trail, ES Treble and ES Tropical – keep it simple with stainless steel sides and colour matching tips. Cold glazing only the TR90 material makes this design slimmer and lighter than regular Eyestuff acetates.
multi-disciplinary, cross-sector eyecare workforce data modelling project, to understand workforce supply and patient demand.
College president, Professor Leon Davies, said: “The College’s Workforce Vision provides an ambitious and unique chance to shape the future direction of eye health provision, and our profession. The activities planned are vital to build the evidence base needed to advocate on behalf of optometrists across the UK. There are many exciting opportunities ahead, and I hope you will all join me in support of the College’s work in this area as we move towards a greater recognition and future role for all optometrists.”
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