Optician news in brief

Hoya has rolled out its first telephone and web-based training on a new TrueForm platform. The lens makers' Teleformation training for practices can now be paused so that patients and calls can be dealt with. Teleformation can be provided on a one-to-one or group basis and includes around 20 minutes training in discussing the benefits of individualised lens technology with patients.

The Royal College of Ophthalmologists and College of Optometrist have jointly held a further working group meeting on commissioning guidance for eye care. The meeting was co-chaired by College president Dr Cindy Tromans and Richard Smith of the RCO. Dr Tromans stressed that the individuals charged with commissioning eye care services were unlikely to be optometrists or ophthalmologists, and so needed guidance. The working group has so far focussed on written guidance for glaucoma and minor eye conditions, and will next consider children's eye health, AMD and low vision.