FODO Ireland discusses changes

Students from the Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT) were recently paid a visit by FODO Ireland to discuss the future of Irish optics.

FODO head of policy and strategy Ann Blackmore, alongside Peter McGrath and Daniel Carry, discussed ongoing changes to the community optical sector and the opportunities this presented for those at the start of their careers.

Blackmore said: ‘Significant changes are taking place in community eye health in Ireland and it is important to give optical students a snapshot of where we stand now and how things might change over the coming years.’

The annual lecture finished with a focus on the Foresight Project, an initiative looking at how advances in consumer and optical technology will bring changes to community healthcare.