BCLA Asia Issues Call For Papers

The BCLA and the Hong Kong Cornea and Contact Lens Society (HKCCLS) are delighted to issue a Call for Papers and Posters for the BCLA Asia conference, taking place on 13-14 September 2016 in Hong Kong.

BCLA Asia “Correction for the Future” will include sessions blending the latest research and clinical guidance on topics such as myopia control, dry eye management and presbyopia. There also will be a range of hands-on workshops covering clinical skills, business and presentation/research skills as well as an exhibition enabling delegates to interface with the latest products and future strategies and innovations. 

This is such an exciting collaboration for the BCLA. The conference is designed to showcase world class clinically relevant research and to nurture new researchers, clinicians and young academics to present at this level,” said BCLA CEO, Cheryl Donnelly. “It provides a perfect opportunity to hear the latest research including that from the talented researchers in Asia.”

“BCLA Asia is part of the Hong Kong Cornea and Contact Lens Society’s mission to promote quality eye and contact lens care by providing our members with updated resources and support to better serve the community,” said Helen Eng, President, HKCCLS. “We look forward to seeing a wide range of submissions for the conference and to having the opportunity to showcase the work of up-and-coming stars in the contact lens field.”

Submissions should be in the form of abstracts (max 300 words) and will be presented as a paper or digital posters (to be allocated by the Academic Committee) with case reports also encouraged. They should be submitted at www.bcla.org.uk from 8 March 2016. Final deadline is midnight (BST) 1 May 2016. All abstracts will be published in Contact Lens and Anterior Eye (CLAE).

The BCLA is offering a pre‐screening service for entries submitted by 1 April 2016. All entries requesting pre-screening, will be reviewed by a member of the BCLA Academic committee, who will provide comments to the first author. This is not a guarantee of acceptance and authors are responsible for submitting their final abstract by the deadline. 

Further information on the abstract submission requirements can be found at http://www.bcla.org.uk.

Delegates at BCLA Asia will be able to apply for and complete a BCLA Fellowship, an indicator of esteem in the field held by over 150 top professionals across the globe via [email protected].

BCLA Asia “Correction for the Future” is a collaboration between BCLA and the Hong Kong Cornea and Contact Lens Society.  It will take place on 13-14 September 2016 at the Cordis Hotel in Hong Kong and is expected to attract between 300-400 people mainly from around the region.  

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For further information, contact Daniel Owens 
BCLA on 020 7580 6661 / [email protected]


About the BCLA
The British Contact Lens Association (BCLA) is the UK’s leading source of information and education on contact lenses and the anterior eye. Its mission is to educate, interact and promote growth within the field of contact lenses and related areas – and to be the leading resource gateway for the contact lens community.