CooperVision unveiled as BCLA conference sponsors

Contact lens manufacturer CooperVision has been announced as a platinum sponsor for this year’s BCLA’s Clinical Conference and Exhibition.

The platinum sponsorship package will see CooperVision benefit from increased exposure across the BCLA’s flagship event to be held at the International Convention Centre (ICC) in Birmingham from Thursday, 5 June to Saturday, 7 June.

BCLA chief executive Luke Stevens-Burt said: “We are delighted to once again be able to count on the support of CooperVision.

“Their backing is fundamental to the work we do in showcasing the latest in contact lens research and education, leading to enhanced knowledge for eye care professionals and improved patient outcomes.

“This year’s clinical conference and exhibition promises to offer an exceptional three days of learning. We would also welcome the support of other brands and manufacturers within the industry. By working together we can do so much more.”

The BCLA Clinical Conference and Exhibition is designed to showcase world-class clinically relevant research while nurturing new researchers, clinicians and young academics to present at this level.

Eye care professionals attending the conference will be challenged to evolve their day-to-day practice to make it more evidence-based and patient-centric by offering “science-informed clinical management”.

Marcella McParland, Senior Director Professional Affairs EMEA at CooperVision, said: “We’re delighted to be a Platinum Sponsor of this year’s BCLA Clinical Conference & Exhibition in Birmingham. We look forward to sharing our latest innovation and clinical science in myopia management, and engaging in discussions and collaborations that advance the field of clinical practice.”

This year’s conference will see speakers sharing their insights on the latest innovations in clinical practice and discuss advancements in subjects such as contact lenses, myopia control, dry eye, ocular health and anterior eye care.

Confirmed sessions include Prof Philip Morgan delivering a keynote presentation giving ‘a perspective of contact lens wear’, Dr Nick Rumney on ‘detecting and managing anterior eye inflammation’ and Dr Rachel Casemore presenting the Irving Fatt Memorial lecture on ‘Dry Eye Disease in Young Adults: risk factors, clinical signs, and biomarkers’.