21 April 2023

The sad passing of Brian Collison

It is with greatest sadness that FODO has learned of the death of long-time FODO member and former chair, Brian Collison.

David Hewlett, FODO Director, said: "Brian was a force of nature in eye care, an ex-rugby player who understood strategy, tactics and when to push forward. He was an outstanding contact lens optician who successfully built up the family business, Thomas H. Collison Limited. As FODO chair, he was a model of kindness and consideration who lightened even the most difficult of meetings with his acute sense of humour and generosity of spirit. Many of us will miss him as a colleague and as a friend."

Director of regulatory affairs Alan Tinger said: "Without Brian's energy, insight and personal support, FODO, ABDO and the FMO (now OSA) would not have been able to develop a common headquarters for primary eye care in London, which marked the coming of age of a united sector. Brian also believed deeply in the importance of LOCs in defending and advancing the profession locally. He was always generous with his time and his company's resources to make that happen. He will be very much missed by all who knew him across the sector."