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Carl Zeiss Vision
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Association
of Optometrists
On the record
Carl Zeiss Vision has introduced the Trivex
lens material within its product portfolio.
Peter Robertson, the company’s marketing
and communications director, said: “We
continue to listen to our partners and
expand our portfolio with solutions that
reflect the Zeiss quality and encourage
sales. By combining the optical excellence
of Zeiss with such a versatile lens material,
we are able to satisfy the patient need for
durability and optimal visual performance.”
The Association of Optometrists (AOP) has made a new legal drama film, ‘On the record: a
complaint has been made’, about the legal risks of running and working in a busy optical
practice. The film presents a practice-based scenario covering a variety of issues including
practice scheduling of sight tests/eye examinations, maintaining accurate records, dealing with
missed appointments, workplace bullying and receiving a General Optical Council complaint.
The drama is followed by a discussion between the AOP’s legal and regulatory director,
Gerda Goldinger, and deputy legal director, Fiona Mitchell, on the issues seen in the film
and the steps practitioners should take to prevent a similar occurrence. Only AOP members
and OT subscribers can view the film, with one non-interactive CET point available for
optometrists and dispensing opticians.
Zeiss lenses made with Trivex are available
in all the main Zeiss lens designs, including
advanced features. They also come with all
Zeiss DuraVision Premium coatings. “When
combined with the scratch resistance of the
DuraVision Platinum coating, patients
receive the most durable Zeiss lens
available, whilst when dispensed with
DuraVision BlueProtect, it offers efficient
protection against the effects of blue light,”
added Peter.
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De Rigo
#POLICELIFESTYLE
Running until 30 September, De Rigo is
offering its independent practice customers a
Back to School Promotion – providing a 12-
piece and 18-piece Neymar Jr collection
ahead of term time with a significant saving
when purchased as a package. The offer
includes earphones as a ‘gift with purchase’
and is for the Neymar Jr collection by Police –
a trendy and sporty range adapted from the
adult collection in rich colour choices and
subtle tones.
NEYMAR JR
for
BACK TO SCHOOL PROMOTION
Promotion
for Neymar
Jr collection
The ACLM Contact Lens
Year Book 2016
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VSP Vision Care
Suzanne Starkey has joined VSP Vision Care as marketing director to assist Jeremy
Chadwick, managing director of EMEA, in the UK and Ireland markets with business
development, sales and marketing, and client relationships.
Suzanne moves to VSP Vision Care from Specsavers where
her role included managing relationships with client
companies throughout the UK, helping to implement eyecare
policies and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation.
“Joining VSP is a great opportunity because they are global
leaders in the field of corporate vision benefits,” said Suzanne.
“The employee benefits market in the UK is becoming more
aware of the importance of vision care and eye health for
overall wellbeing, as well as employee productivity and the
ROI that comes from a proper corporate vision plan.” VSP
launched in the UK and Ireland corporate markets in 2014,
providing employee benefits for eye examinations, glasses
and contact lenses through advisers. The proposition
Suzanne Starkey
promotes overall eye health and wellbeing through early
serious disease detection, helping employers avoid costs and employee absence.
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Editors:
Christopher Kerr FSMC FBOA FCOptom FAAO FBCLA
Kamlesh Chauhan PhD BSc (Hons) MCOptom
Member of
In association with
Latest ACLM listings
Association of Contact
Lens Manufacturers
The 2016 edition of the Association of
Contact Lens Manufacturers’ (ACLM) Contact
Lens Year Book is now available, listing
technical details for all the contact lenses,
solutions and materials produced by ACLM
member companies. Download an order
form at www.aclm.org.uk, or receive a free
copy by becoming a member of the British
Contact Lens Association, www.bcla.org.uk
Vision Now AUGUST 2016
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