Fiona E Anderson
Dispensing Optician, Upper Warden Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers UK
Sponsored by Specsavers
Speaker Biography
Fiona is a seasoned optometrist with over 40 years of experience who holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and is a Registered Dispensing Optician. Fiona has worked in various roles within the industry, including as a pre-registration trainee, training manager, and practice partner.
Currently, Fiona works as a freelance consultant, specialising in paediatric and complex dispensing. She is passionate about education and training, contributing through CPD articles, workshops, and online sessions. Fiona is also a Practical Examiner for ABDO, the professional body for opticians in the UK.
Fiona has held leadership positions in numerous organisations, including the International Opticians Association, ABDO, the Optical Confederation, and Optometry Scotland. She has also been involved with the European Academy of Optometry & Optics and the Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers.
Presentation Synopsis
Fitting our Future: Meeting the Dispensing Needs of Our Children.
This lecture will explore the nuances of paediatric dispensing, a specialised skill that requires a keen understanding of children's unique needs.
Fiona will dive into facial anatomy and development, where you'll gain insights into the specific considerations for frame fit and comfort. The importance of accurate measurements will be emphasised, ensuring optimal lens positioning and visual performance for our children.
To create a positive and engaging experience for young patients, the lecture will explore strategies to foster trust and compliance.
This lecture will equip you with the knowledge and skills to dispense eyewear that not only fits well but also delights your youngest patients.
Inclusive Eyecare: Dispensing Solutions for All
This lecture will delve into the specific strategies and skills that all Eye Care Professionals (ECPs) should employ when dispensing eyewear to children and vulnerable adults with additional needs.
Whether these needs are physical, such as facial or cranial abnormalities, or physiological, such as genetic or environmental factors or cognitive impairments, dispensing to these individuals requires meticulous care and attention.
The lecture will highlight common syndromes that may be encountered in paediatric optical practice and provide practical strategies for appropriate dispensing, including effective communication techniques with both the child and their parents or caregivers.