Nathan Garnett, show director of 100% Optical, speaks to OT  about the show’s new dates, the potential changes ahead, and celebrating the profession after a year of challenge

The association has encouraged members to consider applying or nominating someone for the award

Professional bodies discussed the challenges that 2020 has brought to the profession and key focuses for the path ahead at Alcon’s ‘Alconversation’ event

Optometrists are encouraged to sign up for the National Optical Conference, which is being held as a series of virtual sessions between Wednesday 25 November and Thursday 3 December

Event organisers have cancelled the 2021 show as a result of increasing uncertainty surrounding travel restrictions and infection rates

The eyewear show has been rescheduled for June, with event organisers hoping that summer will bring safer opportunities for travel, ensuring “peak” international attendance

Held as a virtual ceremony for the first time, Silmo Paris announced the winners of the 27th Silmo d’Or awards

The optical show will be held from 8-10 May, after the Government announced that the restart date for exhibitions and conferences would be delayed

Dublin University optometry student, Ciarán Conway, took home the title for the 2020 competition

The October event will not be going ahead as planned, but organisers hope to instead deliver a roadshow of events throughout Europe