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AOP Lounge
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AOP LoungeThe College of Optometrists guidance was updated in December 2023 to make myopia management part of the core skills of an optometrist, and ABDO guidance also makes clear that myopia management is a key skill of a dispensing optician. Therefore, more myopic patients will be coming in for return appointments having been recommended myopia management previously. This session explores scenarios where the patient has returned and investigates how ECPs can use their detective skills to analyse the patient’s individual situation to be able to provide the correct advice and myopia management solution going forward.
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AOP LoungeContact lens wearers are also consumers/shoppers of other products and increasingly they are becoming savvier with their spending. Discount codes and coupons are now part of our everyday life. In this discussion workshop we will be looking at what motivates and influences patients shopping habits and linking this to the variety of contact lenses that are currently available. We will review how to balance this with the features and benefits of contact lenses to meet the patients expectations, needs and preferences and to be able to confidently explain the value that can be provided.
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AOP LoungeMany people will experience presbyopia for over half of their lives—spanning multiple generations. This session has been written to help you rethink the modern presbyope. 60 is the new 45, and 45 is the new 30. What was once considered a time to wind down is now a time to live life to the fullest. Are we holding our presbyopes back from living their life the way they want? This discussion workshop will take you through cases that will help you reframe your thinking on what it's like to be presbyopic and the generation that is currently being underserved.
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AOP LoungeContact lenses have the ability to improve peoples lives from the young through to teens, adults and later life. In this discussion workshop, we will examine the key elements to consider at each of these life stages, to ensure, happy, healthy and successful contact lens wear.
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AOP LoungeContact lens wearers are also consumers/shoppers of other products and increasingly they are becoming savvier with their spending. Discount codes and coupons are now part of our everyday life. In this discussion workshop we will be looking at what motivates and influences patients shopping habits and linking this to the variety of contact lenses that are currently available. We will review how to balance this with the features and benefits of contact lenses to meet the patients expectations, needs and preferences and to be able to confidently explain the value that can be provided.
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AOP LoungeThe College of Optometrists now expect myopia management to be discussed when clinically indicted. This session considers the myopia management customer journey from a family’s awareness of myopia management through to a 12-month check-up. It will focus on how ECPs should communicate with their patients and parents throughout the journey as well as considering how other colleagues within the practice can support the relevant messaging.
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Catwalk
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CatwalkThis insightful session will explore how meticulous record keeping can be a powerful tool to enhance your optometric practice, creating a foundation for sustained success and improved patient care. The lecture will highlight how good record keeping can significantly elevate the patient journey, customer service, work efficiency and even financial outcomes.
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CooperVision
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CooperVisionMany people will experience presbyopia for over half of their lives—spanning multiple generations. This session has been written to help you rethink the modern presbyope. 60 is the new 45, and 45 is the new 30. What was once considered a time to wind down is now a time to live life to the fullest. Are we holding our presbyopes back from living their life the way they want? This discussion workshop will take you through cases that will help you reframe your thinking on what it's like to be presbyopic and the generation that is currently being underserved.
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CooperVisionContact lenses have the ability to improve peoples lives from the young through to teens, adults and later life. In this discussion workshop, we will examine the key elements to consider at each of these life stages, to ensure, happy, healthy and successful contact lens wear.
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CooperVision
The College of Optometrists guidance was updated in December 2023 to make myopia management part of the core skills of an optometrist, and ABDO guidance also makes clear that myopia management is a key skill of a dispensing optician. Therefore, more myopic patients will be coming in for return appointments having been recommended myopia management previously. This session explores scenarios where the patient has returned and investigates how ECPs can use their detective skills to analyse the patient’s individual situation to be able to provide the correct advice and myopia management solution going forward.
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Dispensing Workshop
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Dispensing Workshop
This discussion workshop will explore areas of optical practice where all registrants need to ensure they are making appropriate decisions and working collaboratively in a team. With your peers, you will be asked to consider the areas of the sale and supply and also delegated functions, to ensure everyone in practice able to stay the right side of the line.
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Dispensing WorkshopThis demonstration and discussion workshop will provide an introduction to amniotic membrane transplantation, focusing on its potential indications and supporting literature for application in optometry settings. Participants will observe a demonstration of the application process using a bespoke bandage contact lens, and will gain hands-on experience in handling and applying the membrane. The session will conclude with a Q&A discussion, and participants will receive a certificate for outpatient application competency.
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Dispensing WorkshopThis session will cover the important role that primary eye care professionals have in the eye care support pathway. The workshop will explain what is meant by support and information and how optometrists and dispensing opticians can play a key role at all stages and through each strand. The session will cover what support might be required, what support is available and how to link patients to that support in the middle of a busy clinic.
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Dispensing WorkshopThis discussion workshop will see the optical solutions of spectacles and contact lenses go head-to-head in a knockout round – it’s up to you to decide what they should wear. The session will be presented by Dr Alicia Thompson representing spectacle solutions and Max Halford representing contact lens possibilities, exploring vision correction opticians for children, presbyopes and working professionals.
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Dispensing WorkshopThe AOP presents peer review. In small groups, you will be presented with different clinical and ethical scenarios to discuss and digest with your colleagues.
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Dispensing WorkshopThis peer review is broken down into three stages and considers why effective communication is so important, three different models of breaking bad news, and keeping safe in the eyes of the law.
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Main Stage
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Main StageThis session will delve into real clinical cases, focusing on the key question: how certain are you in your diagnosis, and where might you go wrong? We will explore strategies to increase diagnostic confidence and examine how cognitive biases can lead to errors in decision-making. Practitioners will gain insights into refining their clinical judgment and reducing diagnostic uncertainty.
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Main StageThis presentation is intended for eye care practitioners who would like to further their basic and intermediate skills in interpretation of OCT scans of the macular area. It illustrates the indications for scanning as well as the 4 layer approach and 4 skill levels of interpretation.
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Main StageWhile increasing availability of clinically useful interventions to slow the progression of myopia offer choice, they also have the potential to increase complexity for both the eye care professional (ECP) and the parents in clinical prescribing decisions. Given that a young child with myopia has a long runway of progression ahead of them, ECPs will need to adopt flexibility in prescribing myopia controlling interventions as young children become young adults. Myopia management could be a 10+ year commitment and an eight year old will have different needs and motivations than an 18 year old. Equally, good adherence with the recommended wear time with any of the interventions is essential to achieve maximum myopia control potential. Ultimately, the best option is what is right for a given moment in time and ECPs and families may need to evolve as the child grows up in a myopia management intervention. This lecture will discuss a variety of scenarios that ECPs could face when myopic children return for their routine follow-up appointments and share management approaches supported by the evidence base for each scenario.
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Main StageThis lecture will address the challenges of managing glaucoma, focusing on the limitations of intraocular pressure (IOP) reduction as the sole modifiable risk factor. It will explore the significant variability in patient response to IOP-lowering treatments and discuss the potential role of biomarkers in identifying susceptibility to progressive vision loss.
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Optical Academy
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Optical AcademyThis discussion workshop will explore how advancements in varifocal lens technology and digital surfacing techniques can be tailored to meet modern visual demands. It will highlight the key parameters, such as eye dominance, near vision behaviour, and back vertex distance, that influence the optical performance of progressive addition lenses. The session will also cover the impact of personalised measurements on enhancing lens performance and patient satisfaction.
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Optical AcademyThe AOP presents peer review. In small groups, you will be presented with different clinical and ethical scenarios to discuss and digest with your colleagues.
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Optical AcademyThis interactive workshop will delve into the cutting-edge applications of corneal tomography in clinical practice. Participants will explore the latest techniques for identifying and distinguishing various corneal pathologies using advanced imaging technology. The round-table format will encourage active participation, allowing attendees to share experiences, discuss complex cases, and learn from peers and the expert facilitator. This session aims to enhance clinical decision-making skills and improve diagnostic accuracy in corneal assessment.
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Optical AcademyThis lecture will explore the expanding role of photobiomodulation, or Low Level Light Therapy (LLLT), in optometric practice. From its increasingly common application in managing anterior segment conditions and dry eye disease, to the latest advancements showing promising results in reducing drusen volume and improving visual acuity in patients with dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the session will highlight the growing body of clinical evidence supporting its use.
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Optical AcademyThis workshop will start with a brief introduction to large language models and their use in healthcare and ophthalmology, with a focus on ChatGPT and its use in optometric practice and the future potential the technology. The workshop will consist of a demonstration and discussion of scenarios on ChatGPT and other digital tools that incorporate GPT models. The workshop will conclude with a Q&A session.
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OSA
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OSASupported by her research in paediatric facial anthropometry and the considerations this brings to suitable spectacle frames for children, Dr Alicia Thompson will take attendees through a range of aspects it is essential to consider when dispensing children. Delegates will be asked to consider the perspective of the child and how they may view the experience of the dispensing appointment, as well as consider their developmental situation. The relationship between different facial and frame measurements will be covered in detail and includes discussions on the facial development of children from birth and how this relates to facial measurements and frame fitting. This lecture will also look at some specific characteristics and general facial measurement indications for children of different ethnicities and children with Down syndrome. Discussions on frame availability and considerations on appropriate lens choices will also be conducted.
Specsavers
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SpecsaversThis series of peer review cases explores clinical decision making and practice in assessment, management and referral of children with eye care problems.
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SpecsaversThis series of peer review cases explores clinical decision making and practice in assessment, management and referral of children with eye care problems.
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SpecsaversOcular nerve pathology including glaucoma are complex conditions, that are not always easy to detect and diagnose. This peer review session reviews best practice investigation and management of various cases that are presented to practice and explores whether a referral is warranted.
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SpecsaversThis interactive discussion session explores what is professionalism, the relationship to eyecare professionals and what differentiates us from the role of a technician. Thought provoking topics, covering how our scope of practice is evolving as we manage the transition from just vision care to health care providers.
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AOP Lounge
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AOP LoungeMultifocal soft contact lenses offer a world of possibilities for presbyopic patients, but how can we ensure the best outcomes? This interactive peer review CPD session invites you to dive into the complexities and nuances of fitting multifocal lenses. Together with fellow practitioners, you’ll explore the different technologies, share personal experiences, and discuss the challenges and successes in managing presbyopic patients.
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AOP LoungeDiscover your toric lens fitting style: clinical insight or patient choice? Are you the type of fitter who confidently makes the best clinical recommendation, or do you prefer empowering your patients with choices? Join us for an interactive workshop where we dive into the diverse strategies eye care professionals use when prescribing toric contact lenses. This session isn't just about the science—it's about refining your communication skills, understanding the impact of lens design and material on patient comfort, and embracing a patient-centred approach that truly personalises the contact lens experience.
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AOP LoungeMultifocal soft contact lenses offer a world of possibilities for presbyopic patients, but how can we ensure the best outcomes? This interactive peer review CPD session invites you to dive into the complexities and nuances of fitting multifocal lenses. Together with fellow practitioners, you’ll explore the different technologies, share personal experiences, and discuss the challenges and successes in managing presbyopic patients.
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AOP LoungeDiscover your toric lens fitting style: clinical insight or patient choice? Are you the type of fitter who confidently makes the best clinical recommendation, or do you prefer empowering your patients with choices? Join us for an interactive workshop where we dive into the diverse strategies eye care professionals use when prescribing toric contact lenses. This session isn't just about the science—it's about refining your communication skills, understanding the impact of lens design and material on patient comfort, and embracing a patient-centred approach that truly personalises the contact lens experience.
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AOP LoungeMultifocal soft contact lenses offer a world of possibilities for presbyopic patients, but how can we ensure the best outcomes? This interactive peer review CPD session invites you to dive into the complexities and nuances of fitting multifocal lenses. Together with fellow practitioners, you’ll explore the different technologies, share personal experiences, and discuss the challenges and successes in managing presbyopic patients.
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AOP LoungeDiscover your toric lens fitting style: clinical insight or patient choice? Are you the type of fitter who confidently makes the best clinical recommendation, or do you prefer empowering your patients with choices? Join us for an interactive workshop where we dive into the diverse strategies eye care professionals use when prescribing toric contact lenses. This session isn't just about the science—it's about refining your communication skills, understanding the impact of lens design and material on patient comfort, and embracing a patient-centred approach that truly personalises the contact lens experience.
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CooperVision
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CooperVisionContact lens wearers are also consumers/shoppers of other products and increasingly they are becoming savvier with their spending. Discount codes and coupons are now part of our everyday life. In this discussion workshop we will be looking at what motivates and influences patients shopping habits and linking this to the variety of contact lenses that are currently available. We will review how to balance this with the features and benefits of contact lenses to meet the patients expectations, needs and preferences and to be able to confidently explain the value that can be provided.
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CooperVisionThe College of Optometrists now expect myopia management to be discussed when clinically indicted. This session considers the myopia management customer journey from a family’s awareness of myopia management through to a 12-month check-up. It will focus on how ECPs should communicate with their patients and parents throughout the journey as well as considering how other colleagues within the practice can support the relevant messaging.
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CooperVisionMany people will experience presbyopia for over half of their lives—spanning multiple generations. This session has been written to help you rethink the modern presbyope. 60 is the new 45, and 45 is the new 30. What was once considered a time to wind down is now a time to live life to the fullest. Are we holding our presbyopes back from living their life the way they want? This discussion workshop will take you through cases that will help you reframe your thinking on what it's like to be presbyopic and the generation that is currently being underserved.
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CooperVisionContact lenses have the ability to improve peoples lives from the young through to teens, adults and later life. In this discussion workshop, we will examine the key elements to consider at each of these life stages, to ensure, happy, healthy and successful contact lens wear.
Dispensing Workshop
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Dispensing WorkshopThis discussion workshop will see the optical solutions of spectacles and contact lenses go head-to-head in a knockout round – it’s up to you to decide what they should wear. The session will be presented by Dr Alicia Thompson representing spectacle solutions and Max Halford representing contact lens possibilities, exploring vision correction opticians for children, presbyopes and working professionals.
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Dispensing WorkshopThe workshop will emphasise on a patient-focused approach to delivering personalised solutions using rimless frames. It will cover critical areas for dispensing opticians and be of interest to optometrists. Discussions on the different metals available in rimless eyewear, along with their pros and cons. Attendees will participate in practical exercises aimed at improving their skills in the finer details of the dismantling and assembly process, repairing, and maintaining both push and screw fitted rimless glasses.
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Dispensing WorkshopJoin this session for insights on lens-led dispensing, customer journey, best practices, technologies, and more. From improving the knowledge around lens-led dispensing to finding the right lens for your patients' lifestyles.
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Dispensing WorkshopThe AOP presents peer review. In small groups, you will be presented with different clinical and ethical scenarios to discuss and digest with your colleagues.
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Dispensing WorkshopThis discussion workshop will explore areas of optical practice where all registrants need to ensure they are making appropriate decisions and working collaboratively in a team. With your peers, you will be asked to consider the areas of the sale and supply and also delegated functions, to ensure everyone in practice able to stay the right side of the line.
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Main Stage
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Main StageThis session will highlight several areas that are especially new/relevant in cornea and refractive surgery and will illustrate this with either use of case presentations of video content or both. Content will include, but is not limited to DMEK endothelial keratoplasty, - Endoart artificial cornea, iris repair and medical iris prosthesis, laser vision technology to treat corneal disease, and new intraocular lens technology in refractive lens exchange and cataract surgery.
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Main StageThis lecture will explore the critical importance of managing myopia in children and young people, addressing why early intervention is vital for long-term eye health. We will discuss common causes of myopia, who should oversee its management, and what families can expect from standard treatment approaches. The session will also outline the available management options, including lifestyle adjustments, optical solutions, pharmacological treatments, and light-based therapies.
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Main StageArtificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the landscape of eye care, offering innovative solutions and enhancing clinical practice across various domains. This interactive lecture will explore the role of AI in key areas of eye care through a patient’s life: paediatrics, contact lenses, dry eye, and age-related ocular conditions. We will discuss how AI-driven image analysis, digital tools, and education platforms are shaping the future of eye care, while addressing critical ethical and regulatory considerations. Participants will gain insights into practical applications of AI and its impact on clinical decision-making, with opportunities to engage through live polls.
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Main StageThis lecture will focus on how optometrists can play a vital role in tackling the growing glaucoma burden in the UK. We will explore strategies to improve patient compliance, support caregivers, raise public awareness, and enhance the detection and management of glaucoma suspects. Special attention will be given to the management of glaucoma patients with cataracts, particularly the potential benefits of minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS). In the UK, managing patients with both conditions requires a tailored approach, considering factors such as disease severity, glaucoma type, and overall eye health, to achieve better long-term outcomes.
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Main StageEvaluation of the peripheral retina is critical in the diagnosis and follow-up of retinal diseases. Signs arising from periphery are particularly dangerous because typically they don’t immediately affect patients’ sight, and so they may be not noticed in time. Ultra-widefield imaging enables early detection and monitoring more extensive ocular pathologies that may first present in the periphery. At the centre of the retina, even very small signs of pathology can have a dramatic impact on patients’ vision. Image quality enabling detail discrimination capacity, from macula to the periphery, is crucial. Devices designed to provide ultra-widefield, high-quality retinal images are the key for appropriate disease management.
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Main StageThis session provides an overview of Geographic Atrophy (GA), a progressive and advanced form of age-related macular degeneration. Topics covered include the definition of GA, its prevalence and progression, key considerations for differential diagnosis, and the burden of the disease on patients. The session will also explore why GA is now a focus in eye care and review potential emerging treatment options, equipping practitioners with the knowledge needed to manage this growing challenge effectively.
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Optical Academy
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Optical AcademyThis lecture will consider the global problem of glaucoma, outlining diagnosis, highlight risk factors and detail contemporary management strategies.
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Optical Academy
This peer review session will consider the common clinical, ethical and regulatory scenarios practitioners encounter when examining children, and how to manage these situations effectively in practice.
*Please note that the cases in this session have been presented at some AOP events in 2024.
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Optical AcademyThis lecture will explore history and examination insights from an optometry perspective, focusing on how these factors influence lens choice for cataract or refractive lens exchange patients. It will also provide an overview of the latest lens technologies. Through practical case studies, attendees will see how clinical decisions are made in real-world scenarios, and there will be time for Q & A at the end of the session.
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Optical AcademyThe AOP presents peer review. In small groups, you will be presented with different clinical and ethical scenarios to discuss and digest with your colleagues.
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Optical AcademyDuring this interactive session, participants will understand the true meaning of authentic allyship and will learn how will use this within their clinical practice.
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Optical AcademyThis session highlights the importance of prioritising mental health and wellbeing as an eye care professional to improve decision making and enhance patient outcomes. Research has identified unique occupational pressures and delegates will discuss using case scenarios how to best support each other and individuals at risk of declining mental wellbeing. Delegates will explore strategies for maintaining a healthy work-life balance and fostering a positive workplace culture. Topics will include stress management techniques, dealing with challenging situations, building supportive work relationships, cultivating positive patient interactions and promoting overall wellbeing.
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OSA
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OSAKees will present the role of modern tonometers in glaucoma diagnosis and management, where he will share his deep knowledge and insights into how innovative tonometry solutions are transforming the w ...
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OSAThis presentation will give an overview of recent developments, clinical challenges, opportunities, and controversies concerning community eye care for schoolchildren. Concerning myopia, the role of optometrists and opticians is developing from clinicians who correct, to those who treat – contemporary interventions will be summarised. Binocular vision anomalies that can be managed in community practice will be reviewed, and the optometric correlates and role of the optometrist in dyslexia will be summarised.
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OSAPresentation about the development of AI for OCT analysis with focus on developments in glaucoma and macula AI algorithms and how they can support with the detection, diagnosis, and track changes in v ...
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OSAThis discussion workshop will help delegates appreciate the importance and value of evidence-based practice and understand what makes a good clinical trial. This will in turn help them evaluate the efficacy in a considered manner and be able to share their learnings with children and their parents or guardians to ensure they understand their chosen myopia management solutions and have realistic expectations.
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OSAThis session will focus on the critical need for a more patient-centred approach when recommending spectacle lens solutions, emphasising the importance of considering a patient’s occupation, lifestyle and personal preferences. The session will review current specialist lens solutions, including occupational-specific designs and explore how these can meet the growing demand for personalised eye care. Attendees will leave with actionable insights on how to integrate these considerations into their practice, ensuring better visual outcomes and fostering stronger patient relationships.
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Specsavers
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SpecsaversThis interactive discussion session will give delegates an understanding of homelessness and the impact of that on access to sight care, and how we as eye care practitioners can help to make a difference.
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SpecsaversThis interactive discussion session will give delegates an understanding of homelessness and the impact of that on access to sight care, and how we as eye care practitioners can help to make a difference.
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SpecsaversAn interactive discussion on management of retinal disorders commonly encountered in primary practice. This session will explore the benefit of attaining higher qualifications to enhance confidence in diagnosis, aid clinical decision making and, where referral is indicated, consideration of the most appropriate service pathways.
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SpecsaversAn interactive discussion on management of retinal disorders commonly encountered in primary practice. This session will explore the benefit of attaining higher qualifications to enhance confidence in diagnosis, aid clinical decision making and, where referral is indicated, consideration of the most appropriate service pathways.
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CooperVision
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CooperVisionThe College of Optometrists guidance was updated in December 2023 to make myopia management part of the core skills of an optometrist, and ABDO guidance also makes clear that myopia management is a key skill of a dispensing optician. Therefore, more myopic patients will be coming in for return appointments having been recommended myopia management previously. This session explores scenarios where the patient has returned and investigates how ECPs can use their detective skills to analyse the patient’s individual situation to be able to provide the correct advice and myopia management solution going forward.
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CooperVisionContact lens wearers are also consumers/shoppers of other products and increasingly they are becoming savvier with their spending. Discount codes and coupons are now part of our everyday life. In this discussion workshop we will be looking at what motivates and influences patients shopping habits and linking this to the variety of contact lenses that are currently available. We will review how to balance this with the features and benefits of contact lenses to meet the patients expectations, needs and preferences and to be able to confidently explain the value that can be provided.
Dispensing Workshop
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Dispensing WorkshopThis discussion workshop will see the optical solutions of spectacles and contact lenses go head-to-head in a knockout round – it’s up to you to decide what they should wear. The session will be presented by Dr Alicia Thompson representing spectacle solutions and Max Halford representing contact lens possibilities, exploring vision correction opticians for children, presbyopes and working professionals.
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Dispensing WorkshopThe AOP presents peer review. In small groups, you will be presented with different clinical and ethical scenarios to discuss and digest with your colleagues.
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Dispensing WorkshopThis session will provide strategies for both optometrists and dispensing opticians to optimise the support they give in practice to enable people with learning disabilities to achieve equitable eye care. The presenters will touch on what to look out for clinically as well as discuss strategies to support successful clinical assessment and use of optical aids. Cases will then be presented for discussion where these strategies can be applied and explored.
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Dispensing WorkshopThis discussion workshop will explore areas of optical practice where all registrants need to ensure they are making appropriate decisions and working collaboratively in a team. With your peers, you will be asked to consider the areas of the sale and supply and also delegated functions, to ensure everyone in practice able to stay the right side of the line.
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Dispensing WorkshopLight sensitivity is a common complaint heard in practice but how can practitioners ensure that the best solution is recommended to the patient? This discussion workshop will explore the increase of light sensitivity symptoms, the importance of light management to control the effects of glare and reduced contrast and also discuss solutions available to patients.
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Main Stage
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Main StageThis lecture outlines real case studies including carotid cavernous fistula, neisseria meningitidis, paediatric vasculitis, disappearing homonymous hemianopia, hypoplastic optic discs, PCA dementia, achromatopsia and Wyburn-Mason syndrome.
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Main StageThis lecture will provide a recap of common periorbital skin problems, including some easy diagnostic tips, management strategies, and early warning signs for worrying lesions. It will cover the eyelid skin anatomy and discuss eyelid allergies such as irritant and contact eczema and eyelid anomalies associated with systemic medical conditions including psoriasis, rosacea and periorificial dermatitis, before finishing on common eyelid cancers and the need for early recognition. The session will help practitioners become more confident in diagnosing and managing eyelid conditions in primary care.
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Main StageThis session will explore how visible light affects physiology and cellular behavior beyond its traditional roles in vision and circadian rhythms. The focus will be on the influence of blue and red light on metabolic processes, particularly how red light affects mitochondrial ATP production and its potential impact on eye health. Current research will be discussed, highlighting red light's role in disease progression and symptom relief for conditions such as AMD, myopia, and diabetes. The session will also address potential limitations and cautionary considerations for red light therapy.
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Main StageThis session aims to empower eye care professionals with an up-to-date understanding of the evolving regulatory environment, equipping them to navigate investigations effectively while minimising the risk of being subject to one. Through the analysis of anonymised case studies from the GOC and Optical Consumer Complaints Service (OCCS), delegates will gain insights into current trends, the consumer landscape driving complaints, and actionable strategies to reduce risk. Practical tips and key learning outcomes will be shared, concluding with an opportunity to address participant queries.
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Optical Academy
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Optical AcademyThe AOP presents peer review. In small groups, you will be presented with different clinical and ethical scenarios to discuss and digest with your colleagues.
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Optical AcademyThis interactive roundtable session will explore the crucial role of biometry in modern myopia management practices. Participants will engage in discussions about the latest techniques, technologies, and best practices for using biometry to assess, monitor, and manage myopia progression. The session will cover topics such as axial length measurement, its significance in myopia control and how to integrate biometry data into patient care plans. Delegates will also discuss the challenges and opportunities in implementing biometry-based approaches in daily clinical practice.
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Optical Academy
This peer review session will consider the common clinical, ethical and regulatory scenarios practitioners encounter when examining children, and how to manage these situations effectively in practice.
*Please note that the cases in this session have been presented at some AOP events in 2024.
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Optical AcademyHeadache and migraine presentations can be a challenge for both the patient and the practitioner. Trying to assess if there is an ocular cause is the primary objective. Reassuring the patient that what they have is within the normal parameters of headaches and migraines or directing them to their local GP for further assessment is the typical standard of care. However there are times when a sinister presentation presents in primary practice and practitioners need to be armed with the knowledge of how to differentiate the simple from the sinister sight-threatening and life-threatening conditions. Clinical pearls, red flags and best-practice strategies of how to prepare for these eventualities will be considered along with classification and features, referral criteria and social prescribing.
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OSA
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OSATransform how you manage glaucoma in primary care with the latest advancements in at-home intraocular pressure monitoring. Enable patients to take an active role in their eye health with accurate, rea ...
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Specsavers
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SpecsaversThis exciting session focuses on the role of the registrant in understanding the physiological and social development of paediatric patients in relation to frame and ophthalmic lens dispensing and explores ways to take a patient-centric approach when dispensing to children.
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SpecsaversThis session is designed to be support those interesting in gaining the independent prescribing (IP) qualification, those on their IP journey and with embedding best practice IP approaches in practice. The session will review aspects such as the clinical management guidelines, the Therapeutics Common Final Assessment (TCFA), and how to develop local relationships to ensure local prescribing habits result in the best patient care.
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SpecsaversAn overview of the current Scheme for Registration from a supervisors perspective with particular focus on best practice in organising, managing, developing and mentoring pre-registration optometrists throughout.
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