Independents Day is the business symposium for independent optometrists and opticians. Following a hiatus in 2019 and obviously 2020, followed by the disappointment of having to postpone in 2021, iDay is back for 2022 on the only possible date - Monday 4th July. Tapping into the zeitgeist our programme this year is 'Commercialising Myopia Management'. Since 2005, Independents Day has built a reputation as one of the key meetings in the optical calendar for those involved in independent practice. Our USP has been the recognition that Independent practitioners are ophthalmic professionals first, but in an increasingly tough retail environment, need to thrive commercially in order to be able to provide their clinical skills. In order to thrive, independent practitioners also need to operate sound business as well as clinical practice in equal measure. Recognising this difficult combination of skills and that there is plenty of clinical support out there, Independents Day increasingly focused purely on commercial awareness, business development and simply being the most successful practice you can be. This will ultimately ensure that patients will continue to receive the best care the independent sector can offer. Lectures always contain useful tips and great ideas from people who have 'walked the talk'. These 'pearls' can be quickly and easily implemented, often at little or no cost, for immediate impact to the business.