O=MEGA21 organisers are confident of a “strongly compliant” COVID-safe event, as more than 90% of the trade fair space was snapped up within 48 hours of launching the floorplan. Read more
MIDO postponed until 2022
Organisers of Milan’s eyewear trade show MIDO have announced this year’s event will run in an online format, with the in-person edition not to take place until early 2022. Read more
Zeiss to host APAC January Summit – virtual
Zeiss is hosting its 2021 APAC January Summit this month, featuring live, interactive educational sessions for ophthalmologists and Australia’s own Professor Paul Mitchell. Read more
Blue Sky postponed to account for travel and CPD concerns
Adelaide’s Blue Sky optometry conference planned for next month has been postponed until February. It’s hoped the new date will coincide with fewer interstate travel restrictions and allow the program to better align with new CPD requirements. Read more
World Congress of Optometry postponed till 2023, O=MEGA21 going ahead
The 4th World Congress of Optometry (WCO4), scheduled to be held in Melbourne alongside O=MEGA21 next year, has been postponed until 2023. Read more
Live panel discussion on diabetic eye disease
Specsavers is presenting its first live panel discussion as part of its SCC Online Series, which will focus on diabetic eye disease and the role of optometrists. Read more
Silmo Paris and Vision Expo cancelled; 2021 dates announced
The 2020 international optical events calendar has suffered a double blow in recent weeks after the cancellation of some of the last remaining major trade shows. Read more
Specsavers introduces new online series in lieu of SCC9
Specsavers has postponed its annual clinical conference scheduled for September and announced the SCC Online Series in its place, commencing next month. Read more
First Optometry Virtually Connected event launches Friday
Optometry Australia (OA) is counting down to its inaugural Optometry Virtually Connected event this week when optometrists will have the opportunity to earn more than 22 CPD points and connect with 23 national industry suppliers. Read more
Co-author of new myopia paper to feature in ‘Down Under’ webinar
A new open-access paper providing a comprehensive analysis of evidence-based myopia management could equip optometrists to better manage future cases including when to modify or cease care. Read more