BCLA travel grants for students

Ian Pyzer

Johnson & Johnson Vision UK is supporting the development of the next generation of eyecare professionals by funding £150 travel grants for optometry and contact lens opticians (CLO) students across the UK to attend the 2025 British Contact Lens Association (BCLA) Clinical Conference & Exhibition.

The grants are part of the BCLA’s Students & Young initiatives programme, designed to engage and empower students and early-career professionals in the field of optometry and contact lenses. In addition to receiving the travel grant, eligible students will be granted complimentary access to the BCLA Clinical Conference , taking place from 5-7 June at the ICC Birmingham.

By removing cost barriers, this initiative allows students to participate in high-level clinical education, gain exposure to cutting-edge research, and build professional networks that will support their transition into practice, said the company.

“We’re proud to partner with the BCLA in supporting students at such a formative stage of their careers,” commented Ian Pyzer, professional education and development lead for Johnson & Johnson Vision UK.

“Creating opportunities for early-career professionals to attend flagship industry events like the BCLA conference is vital for fostering clinical excellence and inspiring the next generation of contact lens practitioners.”

Student selection and eligibility criteria are managed by the BCLA. Full-time optometry students, pre-reg optometrists, and trainee CLOs are also eligible for free BCLA membership.

Find out more at www.bcla.org.uk