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2015 ABDO event programme
Associate with your Association
Association of British Dispensing Opticians
An exciting and ambitious
event programme
ABDO has produced an exciting and
ambitious event programme for 2015.
The prime objective is to provide ABDO
members with meaningful, consistent,
interactive CET at its Area events at
locations throughout the UK. ABDO CET
will therefore cover all of the required core
competencies for dispensing opticians
and contact lens opticians - the aim, as
usual, will be to gain approval for
optometrists as well.
ABDO will also participate at Eyecare in
Glasgow and will play a prominent role
at both 100% Optical in London and
Optrafair in Birmingham. In addition the
2015 ABDO Conference and Exhibition, to
be held at Manchester Central, will be the
biggest and most ambitious yet.
But it’s not just about CET alone, as
all these events provide a valuable
opportunity to engage with ABDO and
to network with fellow colleagues. Indeed,
after attending an Area event, an ABDO
member posted this comment on the
ABDO website forum: “It was interesting
and a nice crowd of people with
interesting views attended. Well worth
the effort!”
At ABDO Area events our sponsors will
exhibit and discuss their products and
services - details of our industry partners
confirmed to participate at the time of
going to press are shown in the brochure.
As you can see there’s a wide range of
innovative companies involved - so come
along to find out how they can assist you
in 2015 and beyond.
Your patients have changing needs,
society is changing, as is the optical
market. The strategy from ABDO is to
provide platforms for its members to meet
with the major players and innovators in
optics and to network with their peers on
a regular basis, thereby enabling them to
keep up-to-date with what’s going on,
find out what works and what doesn’t,
not least by sharing their personal
experiences.
All-in-all it’s set to be a milestone year make sure you benefit and play your part
by attending as many events as you can.
ABDO is looking to create greater
engagement with its members in 2015,
its staff and Area committee members
therefore look forward to seeing you!
Association of British Dispensing Opticians
2015 ABDO EVENT PROGRAMME
• Planned events throughout the UK
• CET that’s meaningful and relevant
• A programme covering all CET core competencies
• An opportunity to network with colleagues
• Find out what’s new and going on in optics
• Sponsored by a wide range of innovative companies
• FREE Area events are a valuable membership benefit
• Associate with your Association!
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The ABDO 2015 event programme
JANUARY
Competencies available will include
18 - 19
Area 12
Glasgow - Eyecare
Day
26
Area 4
Norwich
Evening
100% Optical
London - ExCel
Day
11
ABDO NI
Belfast
Evening
25
Area 11
Bloomsbury, London
Evening
1
Area 12 / NES
Glasgow
Day
2
Area 5
Derby
Day
FEBRUARY
7 - 11
TBC
MARCH
8
Area 3
Port Sunlight
Afternoon
11
Area 2
Leeds
Evening
19
Area 1
Newcastle
Evening
19
Area 6
Hereford
Evening
19
Area 9
Arundel
Evening
23
Area 10
Bromley
Evening
Optrafair
Birmingham - NEC
Day
TBC
Area 1
Darlington
Evening
10
Area 8
Donnington, Newbury
Day
All DO competencies covered
APRIL
18 - 20
TBC
MAY
All DO competencies covered
12
Area 11
Bloomsbury, London
Evening
14
Area 7
Plymouth
Day
All DO competencies covered
18
Area 6
Cardiff
Day
All DO competencies covered
18
Area 4
Ipswich
Evening
20
ABDO NI
Belfast
Evening
21
Area 2
Sheffield
Evening
21
Area 9
Hickstead
Evening
24
Area 12 / NES
Stirling
Day
21
Area 3
Isle of Man
Day
22
Area 1
Penrith
Evening
JUNE
Association of British Dispensing Opticians
JUNE CONTINUED
Competencies available will include
24
Area 2
Leeds
Evening
25
Area 7
Exeter
Evening
5
Area 3
Salmesbury, Preston
Afternoon
22
Area 4
Stevenage
Evening
Area 10
Godmersham
Day
All DO competencies covered
ABDO Conference Manchester Central
and Exhibition
Day
All DO competencies covered
TBC
Area 1
Newcastle
Day
All DO competencies covered
TBC
Area 6
Swansea
Evening
TBC
Area 8
Southampton
Evening
13
Area 4
Brentwood
Evening
JULY
AUGUST
16
SEPTEMBER
20 - 21
OCTOBER
18
Area 11
Bloomsbury, London
Day
23
Area 10
Maidstone
Evening
All DO competencies covered
NOVEMBER
TBC
ABDO NI
Belfast
Evening
2
Area 5
Birmingham
Day
All DO competencies covered
8
Area 2
Bradford
Day
All DO competencies covered
12
Area 7
Bristol
Day
All DO competencies covered
19
Area 9
Guildford
Evening
22
Area 4
Stansted
Day
23
Area 12
Edinburgh
Evening
24
Area 12
Aberdeen
Evening
29
Area 9
Brighton
Day
30
Area 9
Eastbourne
Evening
Area 3
Manchester
TBC
All DO competencies covered
All DO competencies covered
DECEMBER
TBC
For further details of forthcoming events, please regularly visit
the ‘Events’ section of the ABDO website at www.abdo.org.uk
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2015 Area event sponsors
ABDO would like to thank its industry
partners for their support of the Association’s
Area events; the following sponsors were
confirmed at the time of going to press:
Alcon
Since 1945 Alcon has been working to
enhance quality of life by helping people
see better. After merging with CIBA VISION in
2011, Alcon became second largest division
of Novartis Group. Alcon is a global leader in
eye care and is comprised of four business
units – Surgical, Pharmaceutical, Retina and
Vision Care. Vision Care is the largest Alcon
division in the UK offering products, which
improve patients’ vision and match today’s
active lifestyles and demands.
The Alcon product portfolio comprises:
DAILIES disposable contact lenses, including
DAILIES TOTAL1– first water gradient contact
lenses and recently launched DAILIES
AquaComfort Plus Toric and DAILIES
AquaComfort Plus Multifocal, AIR OPTIX
contact lenses, including new colour
contact lenses – AIR OPTIX COLORS, and
FreshLook colour contact lenses. Lens care
products include OPTI-FREE Puremoist multipurpose disinfecting solution and AOSEPT
PLUS. The SYSTANE eye drop family offers
long-lasting dry eye relief through corneal
surface restoration.
www.myalcon.co.uk
Bushnell Performance Optics UK Ltd
Bollé has an unwavering commitment to
innovation and quality and uses the latest
advancements in optics and the best new
materials to create the finest possible
eyewear for the precise requirements of
specific sports and activities. Prescription
eyewear is just one area of expertise in the
form of B-Thin Active design technology
which allows patients with prescriptions from
+6.00 to -8.00 to wear cutting edge 8 base
sports frames. Another is Silmo d’Or award
winning ‘Sport Protective’, the only range of
children’s sports prescription eyewear that
meets the most demanding international
protection and safety standards EN166:2001
& ASTM F803.
Bollé is part of the Bushnell group with sister
brands Serengeti and Cébé eyewear.
Serengeti, the world’s finest driving sunglass
is also available in prescription and features
photochromic, polarised lenses that block
95% of blue light. Cébé sports eyewear
pushes boundaries and works both
technically and stylishly alongside sportsmen
and women looking for pure adrenaline
experiences.
Telephone: 0208 391 4700
Email: sales@bushnell-uk.co.uk
www.bolle.com
www.serengeti-eyewear.com
www.cebe.com
Charmant
Providing the world a vision of life
Since its humble beginnings in 1956 as a
manufacturer of optical spare parts, the
Charmant Group has endeavoured to
create top quality state of the art eyewear
thereby maximizing the satisfaction and wellbeing of its customers.
Be quality driven: The Charmant Group
always seeks the highest quality, not only in
the eyewear itself but also in the choice of
materials, production and service.
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Be honest: Following a strict philosophy of
honest pricing, the Charmant Group makes
eyewear of a high quality standard
affordable to the market.
Care about brand identity: The success of
the Charmant Group, with its house brands
and with its licensed brands, lie in the
company’s dedication to every single brand
identity making them unique and
recognisable on the market.
Be reliable: The Charmant Group has always
succeeded in keeping its promise of
perfection and dedicated service to the
customer, while focusing on the aspirations
and requirements of the consumer.
Be the best partner: The utmost goal for the
Charmant Group is the cultivation of good
relationships with its partners and customers.
Charmant UK is delighted to sponsor
ABDO during 2015. Our collections include
Aristar, Charmant Titanium Perfection, Elle,
Esprit, Line Art, Puma, Trussardi, Valmax, and
Z-Titanium.
Charmant UK Co Ltd, Unit 1, Kendal Court,
Kendal Avenue, Acton, London W3 0RU
Telephone: 020 8992 9222
Email: sales@charmant.co.uk
www.charmant.com
Essilor
Essilor is once again a proud supporter of
ABDO events. Our key objective is to provide
registered dispensing opticians with the
highest performing optical products and
services.
Our latest innovations include Transitions
Signature VII Graphite Green which is
available only through Essilor. Jointly
developed by Essilor and Transitions Optical,
graphite green provides patients with
natural vision and true colour perception.
Crizal Prevencia is the most advanced HMAR
coating in the Crizal portfolio and provides
lasting protection from blue-violet light which
has been identified, in laboratory research
as being harmful to the retinal cells. Paris
vision institute tests uncovered Crizal
Prevencia reduces the rate of retinal cell
death by 25%. A fantastic new option for
younger clear lens wearing patients.
Essilor Ltd, Cooper Road,
Thornbury, Bristol BS35 3UW
www.essilor.co.uk
Eyespace
Eyespace is one of the UK’s newest and
freshest contemporary eyewear brands.
Bringing an exceptional, innovative concept
to the optics industry, they are highlyfocused on crafting supreme quality,
fashion-led frames that meet the
expectations and desires of the most
exacting practices and consumers.
With next day delivery, 24/7 online ordering
and a website filled with inspiring content,
including Design Team Notes, 360 degree
frame imagery, look books and pre-launch
product ordering, Eyespace is focused on
developing service standards that rival the
world’s most advanced brands.
Their six coveted house brands - designed to
suit every demographic, taste, age, face
shape and budget - have been embraced
across a huge portion of the UK’s
independent optometry practices and
buying groups. Flagship brands Cocoa Mint
and Jensen bring fashion-forward frames
with a truly luxury edge.
Telephone: 01562 701111
Email: info@eyespace-eyewear.co.uk
www.eyespace-eyewear.co.uk
HOYA Lens UK Ltd
HOYA has had a presence in the UK for over
30 years and in that time we have become
renowned for developing innovative
products and services. Our global presence
and continuous investment in R&D and the
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latest manufacturing methods has enabled
us to introduce to the UK market the best
quality lens materials, the most advanced
lens designs and superior treatments; all
suited to the evolving needs of consumers.
Our latest campaign ‘Notice Everything’
focuses on our exclusive Hoyalux iD lens.
To find out more visit www.hoyaluxid.com.
Alternatively, you can email
enquiries@hoya.co.uk or contact our
Customer Services Team on 0844 873 1110
to discuss any of our products or services in
more detail.
www.hoya.co.uk
Menrad
Family–owned for four generations the
Menrad group has now been in the
spectacle frame business for more than 100
years. Headquartered in Germany the
company today employs over 1000 people
worldwide and sells its brand portfolio in
over 100 countries.
“For our customers the name Menrad
signifies superior quality and distinction and
it raises high expectations. We create
modern and sophisticated designs with high
wearer comfort for all age groups. Each
one of our collections offers fashionable
frames in top quality for the demanding
customer”, says Hermann Müller-Menrad.
To ensure that the collections of each
individual brand are designed in a distinctly
unique style Menrad uses only superior
materials, applies the latest technology and
closely follows global eyewear and fashion
trends. The brands JOOP!, Davidoff, Jaguar
and Morgan, Revo and house-brand
Menrad are part of the company’s
extensive portfolio.
Telephone: 0163 532 123
Email: frames@menrad.co.uk
www.menrad.com
Nikon
Nikon is renowned worldwide for its optical
products. The Nikon brand is synonymous
with quality, reliability and successful
innovative products. Nikon Optical UK Ltd's
state of the art lens production facility is
based in Milton Keynes providing a first class
service for all of its customers’ needs.
Nikon Optical UK Ltd has a wide range of
products that support this ethos and believes
its products to be unsurpassed in the market
through its clear brand differentiation and
cutting edge technology.
Nikon Optical UK Ltd, 3 Tanners Drive,
Blakelands. Milton Keynes, Bucks MK14 5BU
Telephone: 01908 214 100
Email: enquiries.uk@nikonlenswear.com
www.nikonlenswear.co.uk
Orange Eyewear
Manchester-based frames specialist, Orange
Eyewear, has an unwavering commitment to
the independent optometry market,
supplying exclusively to opticians throughout
the UK and Eire.
At ABDO 2015 events, Orange will unveil a
beautiful collection that features classic
styles to fashion-forward designs at
exceptionally affordable prices. These
include: designs from its new fashion
collection, C-ZONE, which boasts up-to-theminute designs that use cutting-edge
techniques and materials; on-trend models
from its own highly successful label,
‘Orange’; as well as its Contessa range for
the more mature ladies.
In addition, there will be a number of
beautiful and elegant designs from its everpopular designer collection, CC, as well as
new styles from the colourful German
designer range Vulkan.
Also on show are: the exquisite Été
collection, which is designed and
handmade in Italy using feathers; the iconic
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French fashion brand, Guy Laroche; Baby;
and Vulkani for kids.
Telephone: 0161 773 5555
www.orange-eyewear.co.uk
OWP
OWP Brillen, internationally renowned
eyewear manufacturer, was founded in
1947. During this 67-year success story OWP
has made a name for itself in the optical
industry through technical innovation
combined with top class quality. Today,
OWP is a leading supplier of high-quality
spectacle frames and sunglasses and is
represented in 48 countries worldwide.
Telephone: 00 49 815 590 1195
www.owp.de
Shamir
Shamir Optical Industry Ltd. is among the
world’s leading manufacturers of highquality progressive and single vision lenses
and moulds. Over the course of four
decades, Shamir has established itself as a
company known worldwide for innovation,
cutting-edge technology, and stringent
quality assurance practices. Opticians
and optical laboratories across the globe
appreciate Shamir’s quick response to
changing market demands and consumer
needs, as well as its ability to fill orders for
custom-designs and private label
product lines.
Whatever optical need is identified, Shamir
has the answer, from all-purpose
progressive and occupational lenses to
sophisticated, individual lifestyle
progressives, as well as outdoor, sport and
fashion, wrap-around progressive and
single vision lenses.
Telephone: 01954 785 100
Email: info@shamirlens.co.uk
www.shamirlens.co.uk
Silhouette
The number one in rimless eyewear design.
Austria-based Silhouette has brought
ground-breaking design to the optical world
for the past 50 years. Their mission? To create
the most beautiful, high quality eyewear for
the next 50 years! From the first sketch to the
final product, each frame design takes 18
months to develop with 80% of the steps
involved carried out by hand. It is this
attention to detail and that has earned the
company more than 20 international design
awards and 10 patented world firsts in the
domain of special hinges.
Continuous development in design and
materials such as screwless hinges and SPX Silhouette’s very own specially developed
polymer composite – make for ultralightweight and flexible frames that are both
durable and unbreakable. With a new
executive board in Austria and exciting new
rages for 2015, Silhouette are focussed on
innovative eyewear for the future.
Telephone: 020 8987 8899
Email: marketing@uk.silhouette.com
www.silhouette.com
Spectrum Théa Pharmaceuticals
Offering quality ophthalmic pharmaceutical
products across the UK and Ireland market,
Spectrum Thea is part of Europe’s leading
independent ophthalmic pharmaceutical
company (Laboratoires Thea), dedicated to
improving eye health problems.
Our innovative products (including Nutrof
TOTAL, the Blepha range, Hyabak, Thealoz
and now Thealoz Duo) are designed to be
preservative free, perfume free and offer the
most advanced formulations available. With
focus is on Innovation, education and
professionalism. Their award winning
educational Dry Eye Project is just one example of their market leader position in dry eye.
Telephone: 0845 521 1290
www.spectrum-thea.co.uk
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UltraVision
UltraVision CLPL is a world class specialist
in developing leading edge technology
for contact lenses using both castmoulded and the latest in lathe cutting
systems.
Research and development is
concentrated on bespoke designs of
corrective contact lenses, including
freeform surface modelling, toric lens
design, WaveFront technology and
contact lenses for patients with irregular
corneas, keratoconus or corneal trauma.
As well as contact lens production;
UltraVision produces software that
improves patients’ lives.
we select the richest colours and source
the finest materials to offer a heritage
collection that is ready to wear and
distinctly fashion forward. On trend and
loved by all, our collections are unique
and original. From humble beginnings to
what is today a truly global brand, we
maintain the same level of commitment
to eyewear that was born all those years
ago. It is that philosophy that lends itself
to making our brand one that is
embraced fondly by everyone.
William Morris London, The Mill,
Stortford Road, Hatfield Heath CM22 7DL
Telephone: 01279 732 424
www.williammorris.co.uk
UltraVision CLPL supplies contact lenses to
hospitals, contact lens practitioners and
via our distributors and licensing
agreements worldwide.
WOLFeyewear
UltraVision has an extensive range of
products, including speciality contact
lenses for astigmatism, presbyopia,
keratoconus, post-graft, paediatric and
many other applications. Many of our
products use Wavefront and SAM
technologies, to give sharper vision and
better depth perception.
Our lightweight frames are designed with
your patients in mind to offer comfort and
style at an affordable price. We will be
showcasing our collections of ophthalmic,
sunglass, and WOLF CUBS children’s range.
The selection, quality and price are just a
few reasons to carry WOLFeyewear in your
practice.
UltraVision, Commerce Way
Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire LU7 4RW
Telephone: 0800 585 115
Email: info@ultravision.co.uk
www.ultravision.co.uk
We work closely with you to create a
product mix that is right for your practice,
enabling you to achieve the best
turnover.
William Morris London
In 1996, Robert William Morris created
William Morris London - an independent
company with a very ‘English’ brand. The
aim? To offer designer glasses to every
audience in superb, original designs with
a take that is typically British. Designed in
collaboration with London Fashion Week,
WOLFeyewear is an independent family
run company with a reputation for
creating high quality innovative frames.
From design to delivery we have made it
our business to ensure you receive the
highest quality service and aftercare.
The WOLF pack team look forward to
seeing you at ABDO events in 2015.
www.wolfeyewear.co.uk
Association of British Dispensing Opticians
Younger Optics
Since 1953, Younger Optics has established
itself as a leader in the optical industry by
developing new and innovative lens
solutions and is still privately owned. From
NuPolar polarised sun lenses that block
blinding glare to DriveWear lenses
designed specifically for the driving task Younger provides a wide array of lens
options, materials and treatments to meet
virtually every eyewear need: quality
products that help people to see better.
Both products are now available in Trilogy
Trivex, the lightest and strongest lens
material around.
Younger Optics is committed to
maintaining its reputation as a quality lens
innovator by anticipating and meeting our
customers' needs. We strive to make the
quality of our products and services the
best in the industry as defined by our
customers, with the result that our clients
feel we are "The Easiest Company to do
Business With".
www.youngeroptics.com
Zeiss
The ZEISS Group is an international leader
in the field of optics and optoelectronics
and for more than 160 years has
contributed to technological advances
that enhance peoples’ lives across the
globe.
The company also develops and produces
planetariums, ophthalmic spectacle
lenses, camera and cine lenses and
binoculars as well as solutions for
biomedical research and medical
technology.
The ZEISS brand defines the promise we
make to our customers and stands for the
ultimate in precision. In today’s
competitive marketplace, technical
competence and product innovation is
simply not enough - our customers need
higher and more varied levels of business
support. This is why we focus on
strengthening the position of our customers
with the promise of our leading brand.
As one of the world’s leading ophthalmic
lens manufacturers, ZEISS combines
ophthalmic innovation and expertise with
an international brand resulting in 200
million consumers choosing to wear ZEISS
lens products.
Carl Zeiss Vision UK Ltd,
22 Gas Street, Birmingham B1 2JT
Telephone: 0121 332 4440
www.zeiss.co.uk/vision
www.zeiss.co.uk/better-vision
Zoobug
Founded in 2006, Zoobug is a young,
dynamic, award-winning British company
with a unique approach to eyewear for
children, and a strong message about eye
protection for kids and safety in the sun. Set
up by eye surgeon Dr Julie Diem Le, the
company produces a wide selection of
optical frames and sunglass ranges for 0 to
12 year olds. Zoobug offers handmade
acetate and stainless steel frames with built
up bridges and sunglasses with UV400
polarising lenses made to British/European
standards that are designed specifically for
kids for a perfect fit. Backed by a no
quibble 18 month warranty. By combining
these features with fashionable designs,
statement colours and clever details,
Zoobug has become a leading children’s
eyewear brand worn and loved by mini
Royals and celebrities among its many fans.
Telephone: 01179 154 575
Email: info@zoobug.com
www.zoobug.com
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199, Gloucester Terrace, London W2 6LD
Telephone 020 7298 5100
Fax 020 7298 5111
Email general@abdo.org.uk
Website www.abdo.org.uk
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