Industry Expert Addresses Bradford College Optometry Students

Guest lecture highlights advances in myopia management

Bradford College recently hosted a guest lecture for its second-year BSc (Hons) Optometry students, featuring Elizabeth Yeowart-Montgomery, Regional Medical Science Liaison for North England, Scotland and Ireland at EssilorLuxottica. The session focused on current developments in myopia management and introduced students to new optical technologies.

Insights into myopia control

During the interactive lecture, Elizabeth Yeowart-Montgomery discussed the latest clinical findings related to myopia, a common vision condition characterised by difficulty seeing distant objects clearly. She also presented the Essilor Stellest™ spectacle lens, designed to help control the progression of myopia in children. This lens is supported by scientific research and aims to improve eye health outcomes for young patients.

Student engagement and feedback

The session was well received by the students, who described it as “a highly informative introduction to myopia management” and noted that it enhanced their understanding of treatment options for children with myopia. Engaging with industry professionals provided the students with practical knowledge and insights into emerging technologies in the field of optometry.

Collaboration between education and industry

• Elizabeth Yeowart-Montgomery emphasised the value of working with students to share up-to-date research and clinical practices.
• The event formed part of Bradford College’s ongoing efforts to prepare students for professional careers by connecting academic learning with real-world applications.
• EssilorLuxottica’s involvement reflects the company’s support for educational initiatives within the optical sector.

This collaboration between Bradford College and EssilorLuxottica highlights the importance of industry engagement in higher education, particularly in specialised healthcare fields such as optometry.