The British Contact Lens Association (BCLA) has created a new international industry award to recognise individuals for their outstanding contribution to the contact lens profession. “This new award gives us the chance to recognise the tremendous technological achievements continuously taking place and, more importantly, to honour those individuals behind them,” said BCLA President, Andy Yorke.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column]
Nominations are invited for individuals that have:
- Demonstrated and applied new products, concepts and/or technology that have significantly contributed to the growth of the contact lens industry;
- Developed existing (standard) technology in a new, creative manner; or
- Significantly impacted the health of the global contact lens wearing community and contact lens profession.
Nominations must be in by 29 November and the award presentation will take place at the 38th BCLA Clinical Conference and Exhibition, from 6–9 June 2014. For details visit www.bcla.org.uk/aboutus/whatwedo
