Press Release
20 September 2023
Early bird bookings are open for Optometry Tomorrow 2024 now incorporating BCLA Focus
Taking place from 28-29 April 2024, at the Telford International Centre, the flagship conference of The College of Optometrists now incorporates the biennial UK conference of the British Contact Lens Association.
This professional collaboration will offer eye care professionals some 110 CPD sessions over the two days, with delegates welcome to attend sessions run by both organisations.
The 2024 conference marks the 20th anniversary of Optometry Tomorrow, and its integration with BCLA Focus creates a strengthened programme, providing delegates with greater access to CPD, research and good practice.
2024 is the final year of the current three-year CPD cycle, and delegates will be able to collect an average of 15 CPD points over the weekend, encompassing all four CPD domains, and can gain contact lens optician and therapeutics specialty points.
Attendees will be able to benefit from face-to-face learning and networking opportunities, and will have the chance to develop their skills in the ever-popular hands-on clinical workshops that form part of both the College of Optometrists and the BCLA programmes. There is also a dedicated exhibition, featuring around 30 companies.
Early bird tickets for both one and two days are offered at a discount of 50% for College or BCLA members.
In addition, programme session selection will open in November 2023, and all registrations before Monday 20 November 2023 will receive priority access.
For more information, visit: www.optometrytomorrow.org
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Notes to Editors
For further information, please contact Claire McLoughlin, PR Manager at The College of Optometrists: [email protected]
About the event
Optometry Tomorrow 2024 is the first CPD conference and exhibition event to be run collaboratively by The College of Optometrists and BCLA and will take place at Telford International Centre on 28 and 29 April 2024. The itinerary provides around 110 lectures and presentations, and covers all four optometry CPD domains, as well as specialised contact lens and therapeutic requirements. There will also be a major optical exhibition.
About The College of Optometrists
The College is the professional body for optometry. It qualifies the profession and delivers the guidance and training to ensure optometrists provide the best possible care. We promote excellence through the College’s affixes, by building the evidence base for optometry, and raising awareness of the profession with the public, commissioners, and health care professionals.
About the BCLA
As a membership organisation, the BCLA (British Contact Lens Association) provides a wide range of benefits to help members at all stages of their educational and professional career access a range of high-quality resources. It provides members with a continual stream of relevant information, as well as the opportunity to communicate with others involved with contact lenses, whatever their role. The BCLA is proud to deliver a wide range of free and discounted events throughout the year – both for members and non-members. It continually strives to make its events accessible to everyone, no matter where they are in the world. From online courses in dry eye and myopia management and specialist webinars featuring global experts to live-streamed conferences and scientific meetings, the BCLA delivers the very latest learning at a time and location to members/delegates.