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Essilor hosts myopia awareness event at Science Museum
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Essilor hosted an interactive Eyestar Mission event at the Science Museum in London during the half-term break, focusing on myopia awareness. The event featured participation from Dr. Alicia Thompson, the director of research for the Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO). According to reporting by ABDO Dispensing Optics Online, Dr. Thompson joined the initiative to engage with attendees and promote understanding of myopia management. The session was designed as an interactive experience, leveraging the museum setting to educate the public on eye health issues related to nearsightedness. This collaboration highlights the involvement of professional optician associations in public health outreach efforts led by major optical manufacturers.
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- ABDO Dispensing Optics OnlineABDO Director Joins Essilor Myopia Awareness Event at Science Museum
Dr. Alicia Thompson, director of research for the Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO), participated in an Essilor-hosted interactive Eyestar Mission event at the Science Museum in London during half term. The space-themed session educated families on eye health and myopia management, highlighting first-generation Essilor Stellest and Essilor Stellest 2.0 lenses as clinically proven to slow progression. Elizabeth Yeowart-Montgomery, an optometrist and medical science liaison at EssilorLuxottica, led the discussion. Dr. Thompson emphasized that correct frame fitting, based on a child’s age and facial features, is vital for comfort and visual outcomes. Essilor also collaborated with teacher and parenting influencers who shared personal myopia experiences on social media to broaden awareness.
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