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BCLA 2014 attracts global contact lens crowd

More natural-looking coloured contact lenses, support for patients in the early stages of lens wear, and grading systems for ocular signs were among key developments at this year’s BCLA Clinical Conference and Exhibition

More natural-looking coloured contact lenses, support for patients in the early stages of lens wear, and grading systems for ocular signs were among key developments at this year’s BCLA Clinical Conference and Exhibition.

Held at the ICC in Birmingham (June 6-9), BCLA 2014 attracted 1,110 registered delegates and exhibition visitors, down from 1,242 in 2013. Delegates came from 51 countries, with the largest overseas contingents from the US, Denmark, Italy, Japan and Germany. Among the 44 companies exhibiting were 11 first-time exhibitors.

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Most prominent among the product launches was the long-awaited Miru 1 day from Menicon. Its ultra-thin foil and distinctive packaging design attracted interest on the David Thomas stand.

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