Survey finds innovation amid Covid disruption

Adding optical coherence tomography (OCT) and dispensing appointments were the two most notable innovations of the last two years, a 100% Optical survey found.

Event organisers asked over 700 industry professionals what was the best innovation introduced to their optical business, with OCT and appointments accounting for 17% and 7% of responses respectively.

Nathan Garnett, event director of 100% Optical, said: ‘Our survey reinforces the massive impact of Covid on the optical industry, just as it’s affected so many sectors. However, it’s heartening to see how it’s also spawned a great deal of innovation, and how the majority of respondents are optimistic about the future.’