Organisers of the UK’s largest optical show, 100% Optical have announced that its first batch of CPD education programme sessions have launched today (6 November 2024), with the second phase set to go live in the weeks to come.
With a promise to ‘focus on the future’ the optical exhibition will take place at London’s ExCel from 1st to 3rd March 2025 in collaboration with the show’s long standing education partner, the Association of Optometrists (AOP), and will be featuring an excellent education programme consisting of over 100 hours of CPD sessions.
With the new CPD cycle beginning in January of 2025, it is vital for delegates to plan which sessions they wish to attend to ensure they meet the GOC’s requirements at an early stage.
This year, CPD sessions will be sponsored by companies such as Moorfields Private Eye Hospital, CHEC, Topcon, RetinAI, Mainline Instruments and Mainline Connections and more, and can be attended in many of 100% Optical’s hubs and theatres including:
- The Main Stage (sponsored by Olleyes)
- Optical Academy (sponsored by Essilor International)
- Dispensing Workshop
- Future Practice rooms (sponsored by Newmedica and Alcon)
- AOP Lounge
- The OSA Lounge
- CooperVision stand
- Specsavers stand
The organisers of the free to attend shows are working closely with its exhibitors to curate content that is led by the industry, providing visitors with a myriad of sessions to interact with across the three days including keynote lectures, discussion workshops and peer reviews.
Key topics will showcase myopia management, advanced clinical imaging, corneal tomography, paediatric eyecare, artificial intelligence, glaucoma, and optimising care for patients with learning disabilities to name but a few.
100% Ophthalmology, the co-located event at the show, which made its debut at 100% Optical last year, will also have its own dedicated 100% Ophthalmology Theatre for seminars, which is sponsored by SpaMedica, with sessions sponsored by Haag-Streit Uk, ZEISS and more.
The Theatre’s lecture space is designed to accommodate up to 30 delegates per session and will feature a programme that will unite those in the field of ophthalmology to share insights, learnings and experiences.
Dr Ian Beasley, Head of Education at AOP commented, “The AOP is proud to be the event’s official UK partner since its inception. Next year will see the delivery of another extensive programme of education designed to meet the needs of all practitioner types covering clinical themes of relevance to contemporary practice.”
Dr Allon Barsam, OCL Vision, commented, “I’m really honoured to be co-chairing 100% Ophthalmology this year. It runs alongside 100% Optical and it’s a great forum for using education to bring Optometrists together with Ophthalmologists. We have an exciting programme planned with superb speakers, but places are limited and will sell out fast so please mark the date in your calendar.”
Liz Lum, Director of Global Professional Affairs for Myopia Management at CooperVision, commented, “CooperVision is honoured to support 100% Ophthalmology, deepening the partnership between the ophthalmology and optometry communities. Doing so will help children across the UK access evidence-based myopia management and control treatments, improving their vision, ocular health, and lives for decades to come.”
Details of the full 2025 seminar programme can be found here www.100percentoptical.com/seminar-programme-2025
For more information and to register as an optometrist, visit www.100percentoptical.com/cab-pr-2025.If you are an ophthalmologist, visit www.100percentophthalmology-2025.reg.buzz/oph-cab-pr
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About 100% Optical
100% Optical is the largest optical event in the UK which celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2024. 100% Optical brings together more than 11,000 professionals to learn, network and discover the latest products, technologies and solutions on an international stage featuring over 250 exhibitors.
100% Optical is the must-attend event for all businesses and professionals working in the Optical Industry and the 2025 show will deliver even more international brands across Eyewear, Equipment, Lenses and Business Services.
About 100% Ophthalmology
100% Ophthalmology is a free co-located event which made its debut appearance at 100% Optical’s 2024 show, and is dedicated to the Ophthalmology industry, covering a plethora of themed sessions over the three days from Cataract Presbyopia and Glaucoma to Retina and Paediatric.
100% Ophthalmology 2025 will feature a separate new identity with its own website, social channels and an approved registrations process differentiating the two distinct sectors of the Optical exhibitions.
