CHEC, a community healthcare provider delivering specialist ophthalmology services in partnership with the NHS, is returning to 100% Optical this year with a mixed programme that gives delegates the opportunity to get hands-on with cataract surgery, learn more about the company’s new CPD programme, and better understand the role of community healthcare provision in supporting patient choice.  

On stand E12a, CHEC is running a Cataract Dry Lab, enabling delegates to complete a capsulorhexis, the surgical technique used to create a window in the anterior capsule wall of the lens of the eye to aid cataract removal. Hosted by clinicians from CHEC’s UK-wide surgical team, Dr Moemen Elnawawy and Juan Alberto Lopez Ulloa, the Cataract Dry Lab gives delegates the chance to conduct the capsulorhexis procedure using surgical tools and artificial eyes. 

To help optometry industry professionals to better understand patient choice and navigate local referral pathways, CHEC will have a team of NHS Partnership Executives on-stand to discuss how community healthcare providers support the NHS in regions throughout England. 

Following the recent launch of its new CPD programme, which helps optometrists to enhance their skills, expand their knowledge, and improve patient care, CHEC will be sharing details of upcoming events. Ratified by the General Optical Council the programme of accredited CPD events has been designed to help professionals to keep abreast of the latest advancements and research findings in the field to continue to meet their professional requirements. 

For delegates looking to acquire CPD credits during the show, Dr Moemen Elnawawy will be delivering a CPD seminar on Sunday 2nd March at 10.30am. Held in the Optical Academy this one-hour session will explore ‘Global perspectives in glaucoma’ and all optometry professionals can register to attend.

Commenting on CHEC’s plans for this year’s 100% Optical, Jose Bailey, Chief Commercial Officer, said: “Over the last 12 months we’ve continued to invest in the expansion of our hospital sites and further built on our ongoing success in training and professional development. 100% Optical is the perfect industry platform to share our latest updates as well as host practical experiences, like the Cataract Dry Lab, for delegates to get hands-on themselves.

“It’s also the ideal opportunity for us to engage with industry peers about what we’re collectively doing to improve eye care for our patients, which has, and always will be our number one priority.”