BCLA Annual General Meeting
5 June 2024, 18:45 - 19:00 (BST)
BCLA members are invited to the AGM to hear about BCLA's activities in the past year, its plans for the future, and to discuss any resolution items that have been brought forward by its membership.
Matters to be covered include:
- Report of the Council
- To approve the minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on 10 June 2023
- Presentation of the accounts of the Association for the period 1 January to 31 December 2023
- Appointment of auditors
- Results of BCLA Presidential election
- To appoint new members of council
- To report the composition of the 2024-2025 BCLA Council
All documentation will be posted online prior to the event, including the final agenda. As the AGM is fully online all items will be approved by an electronic ballot. Further details about the voting process will be sent to members in the coming weeks.
BCLA Webinar: Sustainability in Contact Lenses
5 June 2024, 19:00 - 20:00 (BST)
Contact lenses offer a relatively safe and convenient form of vision correction, but wearers may question the environmental impact of contact lens wear. The first part of the webinar presented by Sarah Smith will share insights from contact lens wearers about their attitude to environmental concerns. Figures relating to the amount of waste generated and the opportunities for responsible disposal are reported. Opportunities for practitioners to promote and share positive messages around sustainability are explored. Looking to the future, work to develop plant-based plastics and the potentially application in the world of contact lenses is discussed.
The second part of the webinar presented by Aldo Zucaro will provide a manufacturer’s perspective on sustainability and the actions it is taking in order to address the challenges of sustainability. The focus will be on people and planet, and will address the following areas: designing with intention, recovery and repurpose, sourcing responsibly, and offsetting.
CPD
1 CPD point has been applied for. A CPD certificate will be sent to all webinar attendees who:
a) Attend the webinar for the full duration (60 minutes).
b) Answer all live polling questions.
CPD certificates will be emailed within 10 days of the live webinar to all attendees who fulfil the above criteria.
HOW TO REGISTER
The event is open to all, though please note that only BCLA members will be invited to participate and vote at the AGM. BCLA Members are encouraged to attend the full evening agenda from 18:45 BST, whilst non-members will be invited from 19:00 BST for the Sustainability in Contact Lenses Webinar only.
You will be redirected to Zoom to complete your webinar registration. If you need help with your registration, please contact [email protected].
SPEAKERS
Aldo Zucaro is currently a Senior Director at the CooperCompanies, focusing on environmental and social responsibility. As a seasoned global sustainability, ESG & innovation executive, Aldo brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record in driving strategic initiatives that integrate sustainability principles, environmental stewardship, and innovation into the fabric of organisations. With a focus on uncovering insights through rigorous research and fostering a culture of data-driven decision-making, Aldo is committed to driving positive change while delivering measurable results.
Sarah Smith is a research optometrist with Eurolens Research at The University of Manchester in the UK. In this role, she is closely involved with the planning and delivery of clinical studies related to the clinical performance of soft contact lenses. Sarah was awarded her fellowship from the British Contact Lens Association in 2021 and is currently working towards her MPhil degree.
Alongside her work at Eurolens Research, Sarah is an Assessor with the College of Optometrists, which is the professional, scientific, and examining body for optometry in the United Kingdom.