News EssilorLuxottica EssilorLuxottica has launched a new rewards programme built around three levels of increasing partnership – standard, gold and platinum. The programme features a reinforced frame returns policy and the development of deals for lenses/ instruments, equipment and frames. It also offers marketing tools, supporting inpractice and social media communication, and avenues to improve the patient experience.
Franco Ferrante, North Europe vice president for professional solutions (UK&I, Nordics and BeneLux), said: “The strength of the EssilorLuxottica programme results from its ability to cover the entire offer for the store and to pool strengths: attractiveness of brands, expertise in vision and capacity for innovation. Our unique position on the market allows us to develop this offer to further support our partner opticians. Our priority is to reinvent added value within practice to enable our customers to grow.”
Association of British Dispensing Opticians
Profession Carly Lam
Hoya Vision Care The findings of a six-year, long-term follow-up study on Hoya’s Miyosmart lens with Defocus Incorporated Multiple Segments (DIMS) have shown that the myopia control effect was sustained over time for children wearing the lens. It also confirmed that patients who stopped wearing the lens showed no rebound effects, when compared to the initial myopia rates of progression during a two-year randomised control trial (RCT) or with the general population. The longest study on a myopia management spectacle lens, the research was conducted by Professor Carly Lam on 90 children in Asia. The results enhance a previous three-year follow-up study, a continuation of a two-year RCT, published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology. This demonstrated strong evidence of the lenses’ effectiveness in slowing down myopia progression in children aged eight to 13. Natalia Vlasak, global head of medical and scientific affairs at Hoya Vision Care, said: “We are very pleased that this clinical study proves that there is no rebound effect if lens use is stopped.”
Alistair Bridge will succeed Tony Garrett as chief executive of the Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO) on 1 January 2023. Currently ABDO head of strategy, Alistair joined the Association in 2020 from the General Optical Council where he was director of strategy. ABDO general secretary, Tony Garrett, said: “I am sure that Alistair will do an excellent job and continue to grow and strengthen the Association as it moves forward.” Alistair commented: “It will be a great honour to succeed Tony and build on the Association’s achievements under his leadership. Our members play a vital role in providing high quality eyecare to patients. In serving their interests, I will be fortunate to be able to draw on the insight and experience of both the board and my executive team colleagues.” Daryl Newsome was installed as the new president of ABDO on 4 May, during a presidential handover ceremony in London. Daryl thanked outgoing president, Jo Holmes, for her dedication and hard work
Eyespace Eyespace has introduced 12 new frames in its Rock Star collection for children made with recycled ocean plastic (rPET), including plastic bottles and other plastic marine waste. Deep and bright colourways reflect the colours found underwater, while
Alistair Bridge
during the two years that she held the post, before handing over the vice presidency to Kevin Gutsell. As immediate past president, Jo will become an advisor to the board for two years.
rPET children’s frame, Belugo
a duo-colour technique is presented in vibrant combinations. Shortlisted for the 2022 Love Eyewear Awards, model Beluga (pictured) is a smart rectangular eye shape with a lowered
bridge for a paediatric fit. In colourways inspired by sea and sky, C1 features a black eye front with contrasting green sides, while C2 is a navy eye front with sky blue sides. Each frame is provided with biodegradable demo lenses and frame bags. Vision Now June 2022 7
