Clinical conference sponsors

Platinum sponsors

EssilorLuxottica proudly supports ABDO as a platinum sponsor of the forthcoming 2024 Clinical Conference. EssilorLuxottica is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, eyewear and Instruments. The team looks forward to meeting existing and potential customers during the event, where we will be available to discuss our solutions for diagnosing and correcting myopia. Join us to try our Myopia Expert 700 biometer and equip your practice for less with our lenses and instrument equipment offers. At EssilorLuxottica, everything we do daily is driven by our strong Mission to help people “see more and be more.”

HOYA Lens UK is part of HOYA corporation, a Japanese multinational med-tech company and leading supplier of innovative and indispensable high-tech and healthcare products based on its advanced optics technologies. HOYA Corporation has been manufacturing lenses for over 80 years with HOYA Lens UK, manufacturing in the United Kingdom for over 40 of those years.

In that time HOYA has become renowned for innovative products and services. Our global presence and continuous investment in R&D and the 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.

We are committed to being your vision care partner by continually investing in business support training, product training, dispensing tools, marketing campaign support and rewarding Independent Opticians.

Every day, independent Eye Care Professionals, work to give people the gift of sight and grow their business. We created the Visionary Alliance, a program designed to help ECP’s feel connected to a network of support while remaining independent, allowing them to feel connected, supported, and confident to grow a profitable and successful practice. Our Visionary Alliance program offers services and tools that make it easier to engage with patients, expand knowledge, and plan for the future.

Gold sponsors

Centrostyle has been supporting optical labs and practices for over 45 years and now offers many products;

High quality small parts and tools for the laboratory as well as the Lab Modular System

Eyewear: adults and children for different uses including sports protection and magnetic clip. The Active range for children has 6 collections which have been specifically designed on fit, comfort and durability.

Accessories such as cords, chains and ready readers

Lens cleaning products

Bespoke products

Centrostyle has been working on sustainability for a number of years and has changed many of its products and processes as well as carbon offsetting on such projects as river cleaning. This work continues to grow and progress.

CooperVision^®, a division of CooperCompanies (NYSE:COO), is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of contact lenses. The company produces a full array of one day, two-week and monthly soft contact lenses that feature advanced materials and optics, and premium rigid gas permeable lenses for orthokeratology and scleral designs. CooperVision has a strong heritage of addressing the toughest vision challenges such as astigmatism, presbyopia, childhood myopia, and highly irregular corneas; and offers the most complete portfolio of spherical, toric and multifocal products available. Through a combination of innovative products and focused practitioner support, the company brings a refreshing perspective to the marketplace, creating real advantages for customers and wearers. For more information, visit www.coopervision.co.uk.

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Ocuco is a leading provider of optical omnichannel software solutions. We’re building the digital infrastructure on which eyecare businesses of the future will thrive.

Our next generation of eyecare software, Acuitas 3, enables a seamless and consistent patient experience across all channels. A unified framework that supports appointment booking, clinical records, purchasing, payment, communication and more, online or in-store. A specialist industry needs a specialist software partner. At Ocuco, we’re committed to continuously advancing the boundaries of optical software.

Complementing Ocuco’s software suite is a range of eCommerce and digital marketing solutions offered by Ocuco’s Google-certified OptiCommerce team. Combining both optical domain knowledge and technical expertise, the OptiCommerce team will ensure your practice has the competitive edge online.

Seiko’s priority is providing independent eye care professionals with excellence in service, quality, and relationships through their Seiko Vision specialist programme, which is built from a powerful brand, product excellence, and the best in customer experience along with support from the dedicate UK team covering all customer facing, manufacturing and support functions.

Seiko’s commitment extends beyond product delivery. We place a strong emphasis on customer support and education. Through training programmes, seminars and education resources, our goal is to empower ECPs with the knowledge required to make informed decisions for their patients.

In the world of fashion, there is a focus on the latest trends and stylish looks. However, it’s important to remember that eyewear serves a crucial medical purpose. STEPPER recognises eyewear isn’t just an accessory—it’s a medical device designed to correct vision problems and protect eye health. While we still appreciate stylish frames, STEPPER EYEWEAR prioritise function over fashion. A frame that doesn’t fit properly can cause discomfort and affect vision. Eyewear serves as a vital medical tool, facilitating vision correction and promoting ocular health. A well-fitted frame is essential for achieving precise vision correction and minimising discomfort.

Eyecare professionals prioritise the medical aspect of eyewear. Proper fitting frames contribute significantly to wearer satisfaction, visual acuity, long-term eye health, and overall well-being.

Hans Stepper, the founder of STEPPER EYEWEAR, is the son of an optician, with whom he worked as a young man in Stuttgart. Following an interest in frame design, Hans created frames in Finland and Germany before obtaining a master’s degree in optics in Germany. His idea of frames with better fit became a reality when a chance meeting customer, who owned a factory in the evolving injection moulding industry, allowed Hans to explore design and manufacture possibilities.

The first ‘Hans Stepper’ injection moulded frames emerged in 1970 and quickly developed a reputation for exceptional fit. STEPPER EYEWEAR frames remain true to the original commitment to fit; providing frames that best meet the ophthalmic needs and style wants of the wearer. STEPPER believes delivering the perfect fit is fundamental in eyewear.