Over 130 hours of CPD delivered at 100% Optical 2022

Returning to ExCeL London for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began, 100% Optical attracted visitors from across the profession.

Between the 23-25 April, delegates attended Continuing Profession Development (CPD) accredited sessions from world leading experts brought by the Association of Optometrists (AOP), the show’s official UK partner.

Facilitating over 130 hours of CPD, the AOP delivered on a wide range of education as lectures, workshops, and peer review sessions. Topics included competence in practice, community eye care pathways, myopia management and science innovations in soft contact lenses.

The Optical Academy also showcased emerging research in the field of diabetic retinopathy and use of OCT in glaucoma assessment.

Dr Ian Beasley, AOP Head of Education, said: “We were delighted to see attendance at this year’s 100% Optical matched pre-pandemic levels and that registrants were eager to get back into a live event environment and catch-up on that face-to-face contact that just hasn’t been possible over the last two years. We’re so glad to hear from delegates that it’s been a great opportunity to gain a head start on the GOC’s new CPD scheme as well as network with colleagues, listen to thought-provoking talks, and meet hundreds of exhibitors.”

More than 200 exhibitors provided delegates the chance to gain industry insights and see the latest trends and developments in optical technology.

On attending the event, optometrist and AOP Councillor, Josie Evans said: “It’s brilliant – such a lovely atmosphere. Everyone’s really positive, really engaged. I’ve seen some incredible talks.”

Last month, the AOP and award-winning events company Media 10, who organise the three-day event, announced their continued partnership to deliver the show for a further three years, until 2025. Plans for next year’s 100% Optical are already underway with dates confirmed as 25-27 February 2023.

The AOP’s journal, Optometry Today, will also continue as the show’s official media partner.

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For more information, please contact Serena Box, PR and Media Manager, at the Association of Optometrists, [email protected] or telephone 020 7549 2040.

Notes to Editors

Association of Optometrists

The Association of Optometrists (AOP) is the leading representative membership organisation for optometrists in the UK. We support over 82% of practising optometrists, to fulfil their professional roles to protect the nation’s eye health. For more information, visit www.aop.org.uk

Optometry Today

Optometry Today (OT) has a readership of over 17,000 AOP members and subscribers in print and online. The OT ABC audit certificate is available online: www.abc.org.uk/product/5966-optometry-today. OT’s website offers daily news, interviews and in-depth features and analysis, plus exclusive access to over 42 CPD exams per year, including bi-monthly CPD video content. For more information, visit www.optometry.co.uk  

100% Optical

100% Optical is delivered in partnership with the AOP and our journal Optometry Today. Working alongside award-winning events company, Media 10, 100% Optical has become the industry’s flagship annual, international event welcoming optometrists, dispensing opticians, contact lens practitioners, ophthalmologists, and undergraduates from across the world.