The ACLM Hardcopy Returns in 2026

The ACLM Hardcopy Returns in 2026 with a Fully Updated Sector Reference

The Association of Contact Lens Manufacturers (ACLM) is pleased to announce the return of its hardcopy product compendium in 2026, re‑establishing a trusted print resource for practitioners, educators, and industry professionals across the UK. It is currently available for pre-order – with distribution expected at the end of Q1 2026. Previously known as the Year Book, the revitalised edition brings together the sector’s most comprehensive and dependable contact lenses and care product information in a clear, accessible format designed for everyday professional use.

The 2026 hardcopy edition provides a fully updated, authoritative reference to the wide range of contact lens and lens‑care products available in the UK market. It consolidates detailed product data, technical specifications, and manufacturer information into one reliable source, supporting confident clinical decision‑making and informed teaching across the sector.

Hardcopy still matters…!

Demand for a print edition has remained strong among practitioners who value the clarity, permanence, and ease of reference that a physical resource provides. The return of the hardcopy reflects the ACLM’s ongoing commitment to sector‑wide service, ensuring that professionals have access to the formats that best support their work.

Luke Stevens‑Brown, Secretary General of the ACLM, said: “The return of the hardcopy edition is a direct response to what practitioners have consistently told us: print still plays a vital role in clinical and educational settings. This edition is more than a catalogue – it is a dependable, sector‑wide reference that supports accuracy, confidence, and consistency in practice. We’re proud to bring back a resource that so many professionals rely on.”

The 2026 hardcopy edition is available to order on the ACLM website.