Today, Leeds LOC came in to talk about the LOC and the structure of the LOC network around the UK. They stressed the importance of the work the LOC does in the community, from working with the NHS and local practitioners to better the care provided to patients. The LOC speakers also talked about local issues in optometry including the future of services provided by practitioners, GOS sight test and the changes made to the structure of the NHS. Overall, the talk was very much enjoyed by all those who attended.
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Today Essilor came to Bradford. The talk concerned Essilor's products and services. Discussing the lens manufacturer's range of products including their premium UV protective lenses. The speakers also discussed their support for independents as well as their succession programme. The talked was very well received by all those who attended. Today, representatives from the Association of Independent Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians came in to talk about independent optometry market. Former Chairman of the AIO, David Beaumont led the lecture by explaining the drastic change in the Optical market resulting in a drop in market share that independents held to 25%. He explained the advantages of the independent market and explained the business plan by which he has, and now his son-in-law and children, followed in order to create a successful practice. Overall, the talk was one of the best recieved talks of the year and was widely enjoyed by the many members who came on the night. The AIO was also generous in sponsoring the Indian Social. Further to this, David Beaumont, generously donated a sum of £100.00 to the CHECT, BOOSA's chosen charity. We thank him for his generosity and time. This week Professor Mallen was invited to BOOSA to give a talk on the wonderful world of Academia. It was the first time such a talk was given to members. Going through his life, Professor Mallen highlighted all the avenues he went down till he reached his current position as Head of Bradford School of Optometry and Vision Sciences. The talk was very well received by all members and was highly enjoyable. Today, CooperVision came to pay a visit! The speakers talked about their wide range of work within the Optical World! From research to manufacturing, the speakers talked about the different aspects of the company's portfolio. They talked about Contact Lenses especially! Explaining, how the lenses work, CooperVision led an informative talk that was well received by all who attended! This week BOOSA invited ABDO (Association of British Dispensing Opticians) president Peter Black into talk to members about the Dispensing profession and the Optical profession as a whole. Reminding members of the importance of having Dispensing Opticians in practice, Peter Black explained the role of Dispensing Opticians as well as expressed his opinion on the future of Optics in the UK. The talk was well received by members and was most helpful in helping members to further their dispensing knowledge. This week, Shamir UK came in and talked about lenses. They talked specifically about their wide range of progressive lenses as well as the different ranges they have i.e. their sports and office wear range. Our speaker, Tanya Storey, also talked about the techniques used to manufacture lenses and the new technology that has come into the lens manufacturing market. Overall, the talk was well received by the members. It may be the last talk of the semester but it ended on a good one! Our friends, Andy and Sarah (some of you may remember Andy from your COCS labs when he put some lovely Cyclopentolate in your eyes) came up to Bradford to talk contact lenses! Taking us through the current market for contact lenses, the history of contact lenses and the newest technology in contact lenses, the talk was extremely interesting and beneficial for all members! For those of you interested, some links to some of the recommended apps and programs offered by Bausch & Lomb! http://www.academyofvisioncare.com/uk/en/ https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/contact-lens-toric-eyeapp/id542693675?mt=8 https://play.google.com/store/apps/developer?id=Bausch+%2B+Lomb Today, for the first time, the Outside Clinic came in to talk about Domiciliary Optometry. The company, which was awarded with company of the year at the AOP Awards, talked about their day to day activities as well as uncovered some of the myths surrounding Domiciliary Optometry. For more information on the Outside Clinic, visit their website: http://outsideclinic.co.uk .
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