Welcome to the BCLA

Our mission is to promote excellence in research, manufacture and clinical practice of contact lenses and related areas.        

The British Contact Lens Association is the UK's  leading supplier of information and education on contact lenses and the anterior eye.

We are an educational and scientific membership organisation and are committed to developing and maintaining channels of communication between research scientists, manufacturers, industry personnel, optometrists, contact lens opticians, ophthalmologists, and the public.

Join us to welcome the new BCLA President

Open to BCLA members only. Pre-register your interest. Find out more

Pioneers Conference 2010

Register for the conference and attend this prestigous annual event with leading experts presenting on the topics that matter the most to you. Find out more

How to join

Join the UK's largest network of contact lens professionals and start benefiting from specialist educational and professional support services. Find out more

  1. Join us to welcome the new BCLA President
  2. Pioneers Conference 2010
  3. How to join

Upcoming Events

workshop events

BCLA workshops throughout the UK in September, October and November. Limited places. Find out more by clicking here.

News

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  1. Members invited to 2010 BCLA Presidential Address

    2010-11 BCLA President, Shelly Bansal, invites members to join him for the annual Presidential Address in London on 15 September.

  2. Apply now for new 'Clinical Spotlight' category for BCLA 2011

    The British Contact Lens Association (BCLA) has launched a new 'Clinical Spotlight' category of submissions for BCLA 2011.

  3. Call for BCLA 2011 Clinical Workshops

    The British Contact Lens Association (BCLA) is inviting proposals for Clinical Workshops for presentation at its 2011 Clinical Conference, to be held at Manchester Central from 26-29 May.

  4. BCLA launches new-look website

    The British Contact Lens Association (BCLA) has launched a new-look website with a vibrant design, improved navigability and exclusive online resources for members.

 

Information for practitioners

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Find the information to help you stay informed on the latest clinical research practice and patient care issues by clicking here.

BCLA Membership

 

Find out more about BCLA membership benefits from the new online research  and clinical photographic library, virtual lectures to free events and practical hands on workshops.

 
 
 
Need to renew your subscription? Click here to find out how.

 

BCLA 2011 CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION

 

Find out about BCLA 2011 annual Clinical Conference and Free Exhibition



For more conference information click here

 

Find a contact lens practitioner

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Find a BCLA contact lens practitioner near you. Search by postcode, city or town

 

CONSUMER GUIDE

  

Benefits of contact lenses

Silicone hydrogel lenses

Daily disposable soft lenses

Wearing contact lenses overnight

Astigmatism and contact lenses

Bifocal and multifocal contact lenses

Contact lenses and sport

Contact lenses for children and teens

Orthokeratology

Cosmetic contact lenses (coloured and special effects)

Aftercare for contact lens wearers

Dos and don’ts of contact lens wear

Contact lens solutions

For more contact lens user information click here