100% Optical’s education programme launches

The first phase of the education programme for the UK’s premier optical show, 100% Optical, has been announced. Delivered by the Association of Optometrists (AOP) as the event’s official UK partner, the programme features a broad range of sessions designed to help the optical sector deliver exceptional patient care.

Attendees will gain access to a programme of education that expands expertise in key clinical areas, expert-led lectures, workshops and peer reviews, as well as numerous networking opportunities with fellow optical professionals.

Dr Ian Beasley, AOP Head of Education, said: “We are proud to present an education programme that delivers practical tools to deepen clinical knowledge, enhance decision-making, and improve patient outcomes. Attendees will benefit from hands-on learning, expert insight and industry engagement, with opportunities to develop professionally, build networks and take away ideas that they can apply in practice.”

Highlights from the announced CPD sessions include:

• Main stage: Robyn Aprey, Development Manager at Glaucoma UK, will deliver a lecture on developing culturally relevant eye health initiatives and promoting early detection in glaucoma, highlighting outreach work with African and Caribbean communities. Eleanor Curzon, Barrister at 23ES will present a lecture offering an overview of the General Optical Council’s fitness to practice process and the impact of remediation during investigations
  
  
• Optical Academy: Matthew Chan, Optometrist at Bristol Eye Hospital will lead a peer review on anterior uveitis, featuring real-world case reviews designed to sharpen diagnostic and management skills. Multimedia and Clinical Editor at Optometry Today, Ceri Smith-Jaynes will host a peer review on clinical and ethical scenarios in anterior segment eye disease, promoting reflective practice and improving clinical decision making
  
  
• Dispensing workshop: A discussion workshop led by Eluned Creighton-Sims, Independent Educator at Excelsior Optical Education, will demonstrate how routine clinical encounters can be structured into publishable research. Preeti Singla, Optometry and Low Vision Engagement Manager at RNIB, will host a session focusing on inclusive communication and thorough history-taking for patients with sight loss.

Delegates observing Ramadan will have access to prayer rooms, Iftar refreshments and a meal voucher available on request via the registration form.

The second phase of education is due for release in November, with the third release in December.

For more information on sessions and to register for the event, visit the 100% Optical website.

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For more information, please contact Anjola Sulaiman, PR and Media Executive, at the Association of Optometrists, [email protected] or telephone 0207 549 2062.

Notes to Editors

Association of Optometrists

The Association of Optometrists (AOP) is the voice of the optical profession, representing over 80% of practising optometrists. The AOP elevates the work of its members, safeguards their interests, and champions eye health across the UK. For more information, visit www.aop.org.uk