New man at Charmant

Daniel Hardiman-McCartney

College of Optometrists

Daniel Hardiman-McCartney, clinical advisor to the College of Optometrists, has been awarded an MBE for services to optometry in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours List. Colin Davidson, College president, said: “On behalf of the College, I would like to send my enormous congratulations to our College clinical adviser, whose services to eye health and care are being recognised through this award, and at such an important time for the nation as we mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

“It’s wonderful to see the work of our profession celebrated. Not only does the award represent outstanding personal achievement, but it also reflects growing recognition, by decision-makers and the public, of the vital contribution to public health that all optometrists and optical teams make, and their tireless work and commitment throughout the pandemic. We hope this inspires the whole profession as we gain ever greater recognition, and continue to bring optometry to the forefront of primary care.”

ACLM

The Association of Contact Lens Manufacturers (ACLM) has published its 2022 Contact Lens Year Book listing technical details for all the contact lenses, solutions and materials produced by ACLM member companies. The Year Book also covers the overwhelming bulk of products available in the UK. The Year Book can be ordered from the ACLM website, www.aclm.org.uk, which is aimed at encouraging new wearers and supporting existing ones, and which also has a restricted area for eyecare practitioners. There is a range of payment options, and purchasers receive free access to the tables in the Year Book Online. Access is free for up to 12 months for all those who have purchased the Year Book, as well as qualifying students at the various training establishments.

2022 Year Book published

Go Eyewear

Go Bulget kids model BGK9021

The Bulget Kids collection from Go Eyewear offers 100 per cent protection from UV rays – with polarised lenses in all of its sunglasses. The frames are specially designed and manufactured to fit young faces and small noses, offering lightweight styles in bright colour combinations.

Founded in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Bulget Occhiali is part of the Go Eyewear Group and has been creating spectacles and sunglasses synonymous with design, technology and quality since it launched internationally in 2009.

Charmant

Nick Bandy has joined the Charmant Group as field sales manager for the UK, Netherlands and Flanders. He is now responsible for managing the direct sales teams in these geographical areas, as well as reinforcing customer relationships and developing new business opportunities.

Nick has more than 18 years’ experience in the optical industry – leading and training teams across the UK. He said: “I’m delighted to be joining Charmant at such an exciting time and being part of the growth plans. We already have a strong market presence and I look forward to enhancing that further with the teams”.

CORE

A new study conducted by the University of Waterloo Department of Chemical Engineering and the Centre for Ocular Research & Education (CORE) in Canada has determined that human coronaviruses can easily be removed from contact lens surfaces, although regimen matters depending on the type of lens care solution.

Investigators found that, most notably, rub and rinse steps were crucial for non-oxidative systems, while products containing hydrogen peroxide and povidone-iodine removed contaminants through soaking alone.

‘The impact of a rub and rinse regimen on removal of human coronaviruses from contemporary contact lens materials‘ (Nogueira C et al) is in press from Contact Lens & Anterior Eye, the peer review journal of the British Contact Lens Association.