Extra education sessions released for 100% Optical

The education programme for 100% Optical has been bolstered with additional sessions this December – ahead of bookings opening in the New Year.

Delivered by the Association of Optometrists (AOP), as the event’s official UK partner, the line-up includes an inspiring mix of lectures, peer reviews, and workshops led by experts in optics and eye health.

Delegates will benefit from sessions designed to support professional development and provide practical insights into the latest advancements in clinical practice.

Dr Ian Beasley, AOP Head of Education, said: “This latest announcement expands the programme ahead of bookings opening in January, exclusively for members on 19 January, and for everyone on 28 January. This year’s exciting programme reflects the breadth and depth of our profession – offering an extensive range of CPD opportunities. From clinical innovation to sustainability, the sessions will give practitioners the tools and knowledge to deliver the best care for patients, while engaging with the future delivery of eye care.”

Highlights from the latest release of education sessions include:

Main stage

• Drop the drops! a lecture by Sharmina Khan, Consultant Ophthalmologist
• “Not a lotta people know that”– top tips from an old optom, a lecture by Dr Scott Mackie, Specialty Optometrist.

AOP lounge

• Eye spy… the future of presbyopia, a peer review by Neelam Patel, Professional Affairs Consultant at Johnson & Johnson.

Optical Academy

• Managing contrast to slow myopia progression, a lecture by Professor James Wolffsohn, Head of Aston University School of Optometry.

Dispensing workshop

• “I can see the N5, but…” a lecture with discussion workshop by Professor Keziah Latham, Optometrist and Professor at Anglia Ruskin University.

Specsavers

• Vision for the future – sustainability in optical practice, a peer review by Helen Curran, Dispensing Optician at Specsavers
• The yellow brick road to glaucoma higher qualifications, a lecture with discussion workshop by Bhavik Parmar, Head of CPD at Specsavers.

The programme combines expert-led learning with opportunities to connect and collaborate across the profession.

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

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

Ends

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 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