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Fiona Anderson

@FiAndOptician

Dedicated Optical professional who loves to travel & have fun!

 Inverurie, Aberdeenshire
Joined April 2022
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A brilliant inter-#Livery evening exploring the breadth of the work of the #multidisciplinary team that goes into caring for our #eyes & #vision. Thank you to the speakers, the #ECLO team and caterers at St Thomas' Hospital for a great evening.
Daniel Hardiman-McCartney MBE (@Danielhm2020) profile pictureDaniel Hardiman-McCartney MBE@Danielhm202014 May 2024
Multi-disciplinary collaboration in action- four O’s of eye care. A Dispensing Optician, Ophthalmologist, Orthoptist & Optometrist at @spectaclemakers livery Eye Health event at @GSTTnhs. A pleasure to talk & share stage with @gsttOrthoptist, Fiona & Seema. #BetterVisionForAll
A dispensing optician (Fiona), an orthoptist (Liz) and ophthalmologist (Seema) and an optometrist (Daniel) smartly dressed, in livery medals at St Thomas’s hospital after presenting in the historic part of the hospital.

ALT A dispensing optician (Fiona), an orthoptist (Liz) and ophthalmologist (Seema) and an optometrist (Daniel) smartly dressed, in livery medals at St Thomas’s hospital after presenting in the historic part of the hospital.

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All set up for the #Livery Schools #careers fair - there are so many careers in #eye care, the sight loss sector, Spectacle #design & manufacture.
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And it's been a great outing for our #selfie frame!
Renter Warden Fiona demonstrating the selfie frame.

ALT Renter Warden Fiona demonstrating the selfie frame.

Master Liz Shiling having a go on the selfie frame.

ALT Master Liz Shiling having a go on the selfie frame.

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A fascinating evening of thought provoking learning and discussion on the future and potential treatments for #myopia, a pertinent topic for vision #researchers, #eyecare practitioners and Spectacle Makers. Thanks to Prof David Mackey and Royal Society of Medicine.
Court Assistant Professor Susie Downes and Master Liz Shilling with Professor David Mackey, who holds a framed antique illustration of a retina.

ALT Court Assistant Professor Susie Downes and Master Liz Shilling with Professor David Mackey, who holds a framed antique illustration of a retina.

Attendees clustered in lively discussion after the lecture.

ALT Attendees clustered in lively discussion after the lecture.

Professor David Mackey presenting research to the lecture theatre.

ALT Professor David Mackey presenting research to the lecture theatre.

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Help us support better vision for all both across the UK and internationally and enable the next generation of #eye # health professionals this #GivingTuesday. Donate here: spectaclemakers.com/charity/
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Book now for Spectacle Makers' Lecture, 'Myopia: Sunshine & Nightshade' by Prof David Mackey. The lecture is open to members, @RCOphth, @CollegeOptomUK, @ABDOMembership and anyone interested in #research on treatments for #myopia and links with #glaucoma. bookwhen.com/wcsmannuallectu…
Poster for the Spectacle Makers' Lecture with the date of the lecture Monday 4 December and a short bio on Professor Mackey. Full details can be found on the event booking site.

ALT Poster for the Spectacle Makers' Lecture with the date of the lecture Monday 4 December and a short bio on Professor Mackey. Full details can be found on the event booking site.

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Delighted that @DavidParkins2 @NHSEngland could open the @GSTTnhs #low #vision day with @CityUniLondon #optometry #students and @guidedogs @RNIB @blindaid @MetroVISports @baluji1 @lighting @magnifiers @art @sport @culture @education and ofcourse the VIP singers a wonderful day! – at Wainscott, England
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Delighted to become #master of worshipful company of @spectaclemakers yesterday the first #orthoptist #ahp in nearly 400 years I had a wonderful day ! Thank you to everyone who made it happen ! I’m #looking forward to the exciting year ahead
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Proof that Spectacle Makers make great shepherds! Thanks to @TheWoolmen @SheepDriveLDN & @YoungFreemen for a well organised celebration of #tradition and #History.
Designer Tom Davies crouching among his herd of sheep (possibly new friends!?) on Southwark Bridge. St Paul's dome is visible in the background over the Thames.

ALT Designer Tom Davies crouching among his herd of sheep (possibly new friends!?) on Southwark Bridge. St Paul's dome is visible in the background over the Thames.

The Master and Spectacle Makers herding sheep across Southwark Bridge.

ALT The Master and Spectacle Makers herding sheep across Southwark Bridge.

The Master and Bo Peep! (Or Spec Maker Wendy Allen dressed as a shepherdess, complete with crook and bonnet)

ALT The Master and Bo Peep! (Or Spec Maker Wendy Allen dressed as a shepherdess, complete with crook and bonnet)

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September 21st is #worldalzheimersday2023 to raise awareness around, educate, encourage support of and demystify dementia. Find out how to get involved with this important initiative here alzheimers.org.uk/get-involv…
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A fantastic evening last Thursday at our Presentation Ceremony. Congratulations to our new Freemen, Liverymen, award winners and apprentices! It was a privilege to be able to celebrate your achievements with family, friends and colleagues. #BetterVisionForAll #NobodyLeftBehind
An apprentice receiving his award from the Master, Nigel Haig-Brown.

ALT An apprentice receiving his award from the Master, Nigel Haig-Brown.

The audience at Barber Surgeons' Hall.

ALT The audience at Barber Surgeons' Hall.

The Clerk speaking to the audience, transporting them back in time to 1629, when the Spectacle Makers' was founded.

ALT The Clerk speaking to the audience, transporting them back in time to 1629, when the Spectacle Makers' was founded.

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Replying to @CityandLivery
We’re excited about our Freedom Ceremony later this week - 28 new Freemen to be welcomed, 9 Liverymen to be clothed & members flying in from #Germany #Australia & #NewZealand to be with us #NobodyHeldBack #BetterVisionForAll
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Always a fun event!
WCoSpectacleMakers (@spectaclemakers) profile pictureWCoSpectacleMakers@spectaclemakers4 Sep 2023
Next up in our Eye-to-Eye series: the Spectacle Makers' #Quiz! Now an annual #tradition, members are encouraged to invite grandparents, kids, friends to join in - knowledge of eye care not necessary! Email the office to join in 💌
'Spectacle Makers' written in various fonts from well known brands. Text reads: Eye-to-Eye: Annual Quiz! 12 September 2023 6.30-7.45pm

ALT 'Spectacle Makers' written in various fonts from well known brands. Text reads: Eye-to-Eye: Annual Quiz! 12 September 2023 6.30-7.45pm

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Well Done @TaggartClaire !
Boccia UK (@BocciaUK) profile pictureBoccia UK@BocciaUK4 Sep 2023
And she starts with a win… Well done @TaggartClaire #worldcupboccia #fortaleza
Claire fist bumps her opponent. Her opponent is smiling.

ALT Claire fist bumps her opponent. Her opponent is smiling.

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Enjoying the ladies @GoalballUK first match @BritBlindSport fast paced exciting game with blindfolds #UK beating #Australia in the first half Supported by @thelondonclinic for #eyesight #classification
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Men’s @GoalballUK @GB versus @Egypt @IBSAGames2023 well worth popping into this week long event if you can get tickets! #coventry @goalfix #visuallyimpaired #exciting #penalties #skill #team #tactics great #Spectacle!
Image from LizTomlin/ElizabethShilling (@gsttOrthoptist)
Image from LizTomlin/ElizabethShilling (@gsttOrthoptist)
Image from LizTomlin/ElizabethShilling (@gsttOrthoptist)
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Boccia UK@BocciaUK3 Aug 2023
Brilliant interview with @TaggartClaire
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Replying to @BBCSPORTNI
Watch more here 👉 bbc.co.uk/sport/av/northern-…

Watch: World champion Taggart targeting Paris 2024 spot at Euros

World Boccia champion Claire Taggart is targeting more success and a place at the Paralympic Games in Paris 2024 at the inaugural European Para Championships in Rotterdam

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This weekend’s the time to apply for our #vision #research #medals. Up to 7 years #post-doc, great paper published in the last year or so? Go to the Ruskell Medal. 7+ years, Fincham medal. Within 1 year of a PhD? The Master’s Medal is for you. Apply online. Details below.
WCoSpectacleMakers (@spectaclemakers) profile pictureWCoSpectacleMakers@spectaclemakers20 Jul 2023
Master's and Ruskell Medals applications will close on 1 Aug. If you have published research in the field of #vision and are in the first 7 years of your career consider applying! Full details of eligibility and criteria are on our website: spectaclemakers.com/supporti…
2022 Medal winner Dr Xiaofan Jiang receiving her award.

ALT 2022 Medal winner Dr Xiaofan Jiang receiving her award.

Past Medal winners Reena Chopra (now a Liveryman!), Bethany Higgins and Harry Orlans with Past Master Ian Davies.

ALT Past Medal winners Reena Chopra (now a Liveryman!), Bethany Higgins and Harry Orlans with Past Master Ian Davies.

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Well done Madeleine & thanks to all the team @sheforthoptics
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15 people are diagnosed with sarcoma in the UK every day, yet 75% of people don’t know what it is. That's why we are supporting @Sarcoma_UK #SarcomaAwarenessMonth this July to raise awareness of this rare but devastating cancer. Find out more at sarcoma.org.uk
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