Independents and multiples set out their stall for Optrafair

Independent practices and high street chains will be vying for position at Optrafair in Birmingham this April as the line up of those represented continues to grow.

Leading optical retailers including Specsavers, Boots Opticians and  first-timer, Tesco have all confirmed their presence at the show providing valuable career advice for optical professionals. The Association for Independent Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians (AIO) is also expecting a surge in its membership at the NEC show (April 18-20). Peter Warren, AIO chairman said its membership had trebled in the last two years as independents banded together to strengthen the sector and promote the sector to the public.