Sep 2016

SPECIAL FEATURE: VISIONZ 2016
Best of the rest
Other speakers include NZ Optics’ own,
itinerant business columnist, Juanita Neville-
Te Rito, writer and speaker Tanya Unkovich,
Nicola Peaper of Rodenstock Australia and Stu
Allan of Optics NZ. The Low Vision programme
includes speakers such as Professor Stephen
Lord, a senior principal research fellow at
Neuroscience Research Australia in Sydney, Dr
Alan Johnston, a former Reader and Associate
Professor in the Department of Optometry
at the University of Melbourne, plus Dr Mike
O’Rouke from Tauranga Eye Specialists, who
carried out the first Australasian CentraSight
surgery earlier this year, and John Veale, founder
of the Lighthouse Vision Trust and director of the
Low Vision Clinic at Burwood Hospital.
ADONZ and IOA at Visionz 2016
The Association of Dispensing Opticians of New
Zealand (ADONZ) National Conference will be
held from 9am Friday 14 to Sunday 16 October at
Ellerslie Event Centre, Auckland in conjunction with the
2016 Visionz show.
In a New Zealand first, ADONZ is also playing host
to the International Opticians Association (IOA)
Convention from Thursday 13 to Friday 21 October; the
ADONZ conference contains the educational portion of
the convention and then delegates will enjoy the sights
of the North Island of New Zealand.
International speakers at this year’s conference
include: Elaine Grisdale, head of professional services
and international development at the Association
of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO), who returns
following her popular sessions at last year’s conference
in Hamilton; Fiona Anderson, ABDO president, who
will share her knowledge of paediatric dispensing;
Barry Duncan, ABDO head of policy and development
who will discuss why
professionalism and
commercialism work;
and Julien Porte, head
of sales, Asia & Pacific
Tanya Unkovich
for Morel Lunettes who
will discuss Frames.
Other speakers
include Samantha
Bennett, Asian, migrant
and refugee health gain
manager for Waitemata
and Auckland DHBs;
Nicola Anstice and
Samantha Simkin
from the University of
Auckland; Auckland
ophthalmologists Dr
Justin Mora and Dr
Trevor Gray; ODOB’s
Lindsey Pine; Vineet
Prof. Stephen Lord
Fiona Anderson, ABDO president joins
colleague Elaine Grisdale at ADONZ
National Conference this year
Chauhan and Gordon Stevenson from Essilor NZ;
orthoptist Carly Henly; and behavioural optometrists
Grant Dabb and Evan Brown.
Given the presence of delegates from the IOA, other
programme highlights include a series of State of the
Nation reports from other countries represented.
For more and to register visit: http://conference.
adonz.co.nz
SPECIAL FEATURE: CCLS Conference
Independent Lens Specialists (ILS)
At Visionz, Independent Lens Specialists (ILS) will be launching the Chemtech
range of Readymade specs with “Blue Control” lenses. Designed to be more
comfortable for patients that require a simple readymade script with the added
benefit of protecting their eyes from the high-energy blue light from digital
screens and devices.
Plus, come and see the new Progear Sportshades, a high-quality sports range
of glasses designed from the ground up for prescription lenses. This product
can be custom-made to suit the patient. Matching the Sportshades with our
Alpha Sport/Outdoor Progressive makes an unbeatable sport and outdoor
combination. Visit us on booth #60.
Euro Optics
Euro Optics will have a number of new product releases on display at Visionz.
The just released Bakers Eyewear collection will be displayed, including an
optical collection and easy RX sunglass collection. Be sure to check out this new
range and the great sales package on offer. The Adidas range will feature the
new Adidas originals optical frames in metal and plastic and new additions to
the Adidas performance sunglass collection, which can also be used in sun-rx
packages. The collections of Inface, Danati and Italia Independent will also be
on display highlighting the latest releases.
Elegance In Eyewear will be highlighting the new custom-built displays
Silhouette now offer along with the latest releases in all segments of full-rim,
semi-rimless and rimless products.
Be sure to pop into the stand and get your chance to spin the wheel to take
advantage of special prizes on offer when you place an order.
Eyes Right Optical
Eyes Right Optical is proud to introduce you to Prodesign’s Danish Heritage
collection. This is a modern eyewear collection, design-influenced by Danish
architecture and furniture from the golden age of the 1940s and ‘50s, with
subtle references to the Viking era like the logo emblem, which is based on
the Viking symbol for everlasting. Prodesign has turned it into a chiseled icon
signifying the craftsmanship that goes into every frame Prodesign make.
Come and check out all the latest products from Eyes Right Optical at Visionz
2016 – see Face à Face, Koali, ÖGA, Kensie, Dana Buchman, Timex, TMX and, of
course, Prodesign Denmark, including its latest Danish Heritage collection!
24 ChemTech frames and 1 free display
ChemTech has been newly redesigned by
Eyenavision to offer a readymade solution
to help ease digital eye strain. Lightweight,
fashion reading glasses now feature our
prescription quality lenses with a proprietary
coating to combat the blue light emitted by
screens, tablets, smartphones, and other
digital devices.
• Clear 1.56 index lenses with a special
anti-reflective coating that filters blue light
• Reduces glare, improves contrast and focus
without distorting colors or images
• Available in plano and single vision
intermediate distance power from +0.25 to
+3.00
Showcase your ChemTech products in
our new ChemTech POP display! Each
ChemTech frame includes a box, cloth,
case, and eyewear lanyard.
eyenavision.com
$12.50 per ChemTech VISIT US Frame ON STAND #60
TO REGISTER
We invite you to
register online at
www.nzowa.org.nz/conference
Visionz
2016
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888-321-3939
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