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100% Optical Seminar Programme 2025

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Bookings will take place on 20th of January with additional capacity held back for walk-ins.

If you are an AOP member, you will receive priority booking from 11am, Monday 13 January until Sunday 19 January.

If you are an ABDO member, you will receive priority booking from 10am, Monday 20 January until midnight Tuesday 21 January.

We encourage delegates to register for their badge as early as possible to be kept up to date on bookings and additional CPD session releases. 

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AOP Lounge

Sponsored by

AOP

  1. AOP Lounge
    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.
  2. AOP Lounge
    Contact 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.
  3. AOP Lounge
    Many 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.
  4. AOP Lounge
    Contact 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.
  5. AOP Lounge
    Contact 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.
  6. AOP Lounge
    The 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.
Catwalk

Sponsored by

ocuco

  1. Catwalk
    This 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.

    Sponsored by:

    ocuco

  2. Catwalk
    The coveted Love Eyewear Awards returns in 2025 to celebrate, champion and promote the best in eyewear amongst independent and major designers, manufacturers and retailers. 

    Launched in 2020, Love Eyewear Awards brings together a panel of esteemed judges made up of eyewear bloggers, stylists, journalists, influencers and industry leaders who judge hundreds of entries across a number of carefully curated categories. Winners are announced at the Awards ceremony on the first evening of 100% Optical. 
CooperVision

Sponsored by

cv

  1. CooperVision
    Many 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.
  2. CooperVision
    Contact 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.
  3. 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.

Dispensing Workshop
  1. 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.

  2. Dispensing Workshop
    In this discussion workshop, delegates will get an introduction to the use of amniotic membrane transplantation in the treatment of patients with ocular surface damage. This human tissue is collected from the placental tissues of pregnant women following elective caesarean section and is preserved, ready to be used as a biological bandage on the surface of the eye. This session welcomes all attendees interested in learning more about this innovative treatment option as it will explore the background, production, application process and clinical benefits for using amniotic membrane in primary care.

    Sponsored by:

    nuvision

  3. Dispensing Workshop
    This 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.
  4. Dispensing Workshop
    This 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.
  5. Dispensing Workshop
    The AOP presents peer review. In small groups, you will be presented with different clinical and ethical scenarios to discuss and digest with your colleagues.
  6. Dispensing Workshop
    This 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.

    Sponsored by:

    The Brain Tumour Charity

Future Practice - Contact Lens Hub

Sponsored by

alcon

  1. Future Practice - Contact Lens Hub
    As eye care practitioners, do we really know how much digital screens our patients are using day-to-day? Are your patients battling digital eyestrain? Do you want to learn how toric contact lenses could be the ultimate ally for astigmats in the fight for clear, comfortable vision in the digital age? You will learn about the extent of digital device use and the symptoms of digital eyestrain. In this interactive session we’ll discover how digital screens affect patients and contribute to eyestrain. Through engaging discussions of cases, we will discover how we can address digital eyestrain with the toric contact lenses in astigmatic patients.
  2. Future Practice - Contact Lens Hub
    Do you wish you could phone a friend or use a lifeline when trying to successfully fit a patient with multifocal contact lenses? Do you want to enhance your multifocal fitting skills? Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or just starting to explore the world of multifocals, this interactive session will help sharpen your decision making and build confidence in managing even the most complex cases. You will learn communication tips to make fitting and managing multifocal contact lens patients a success. We will navigate through real-world patient scenarios in a dynamic format where every choice leads you closer to becoming a multifocal master.
  3. Future Practice - Contact Lens Hub
    Ready to transform your contact lens fitting process and boost patient satisfaction? In this interactive session, we’ll dive into recent research on new contact lens wearers and uncover the surprising insights about their expectations, emotions and challenges. With over 80% of patients feeling unsure on their fitting day, and nearly 80% wanting to be fitted in three visits or fewer, it’s clear there’s room for improvement. Join us for an engaging mix of case studies, real patient videos, and hands-on discussions where we’ll explore how to create a smoother, faster and more personalised contact lens journey. Learn how to combine clinical expertise with excellent patient care, all while making the process feel seamless and tailored to each patient’s lifestyle. By the end, you’ll walk away with practical tools to make your contact lens fits and aftercares more efficient, effective, and – most importantly – satisfying for both you and your patients.
Main Stage
Sponsors Olleyes INC
  1. Main Stage
    This 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.
  2. Main Stage
    This 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.

    Sponsored by:

    ppg

  3. Main Stage
    Eye care faces significant challenges, including limited access, resource constraints, and disparities in service delivery. Virtual, augmented, and mixed reality (VR/AR/MR) technologies are revolutionizing the field, offering innovative solutions like immersive clinician training, advanced diagnostics, and virtual consultations. These tools enhance care quality and accessibility, especially in underserved areas. This presentation explores the current applications of VR/AR/MR in eye care, their limitations, and future opportunities to create more equitable and efficient care models.
  4. Main Stage
    With over 600,000 individuals currently waiting for NHS ophthalmology appointments, many facing delays of a year or more, effective collaboration between optometry and ophthalmology has never been more critical. This lecture explores how key clinical details in referrals can enhance treatment planning, the importance of preparing patients for their clinic appointments, and what typically happens after a referral. It also highlights innovative approaches for managing patients with complex needs and shares valuable insights from patients about what truly matters to them. Discover how small, thoughtful adjustments can significantly improve patient care and outcomes.
  5. Main Stage
    While 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.

    Sponsored by:

    CV

  6. Main Stage
    This 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.

    Sponsored by:

    WCSM

Mainline Instruments

Sponsored by

Mainline Instruments

  1. Mainline Instruments
    This interactive lecture cover the cutting-edge applications of corneal and corneo-scleral topography with computer aided design (CAD), computer aided manufacture (CAM) in the production of freeform rigid gas permeable corneal, limbal and scleral contact lenses. Participants will explore the latest techniques for acquiring topographical data that can be used to directly manufacture the most complex lens geometries for patients with irregular corneas or surface disease.
Optical Academy
Sponsors Essilor UK Ltd
  1. Optical Academy
    This 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.

    Sponsored by:

    essilor

  2. Optical Academy
    The AOP presents peer review. In small groups, you will be presented with different clinical and ethical scenarios to discuss and digest with your colleagues.
  3. Optical Academy
    This 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.

    Sponsored by:

    mainline instruments

  4. Optical Academy
    This 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.

    Sponsored by:

    topcon_healthcare

  5. Optical Academy
    This 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.
OSA

Sponsored by

OSA

  1. OSA
    Supported 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

Sponsored by

specsaver

  1. Specsavers
    This series of peer review cases explores clinical decision making and practice in assessment, management and referral of children with eye care problems.
  2. Specsavers
    This series of peer review cases explores clinical decision making and practice in assessment, management and referral of children with eye care problems.
  3. Specsavers
    Ocular 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.
  4. Specsavers
    This 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.
AOP Lounge

Sponsored by

AOP

  1. AOP Lounge
    Multifocal 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.
  2. AOP Lounge
    Discover 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.
  3. AOP Lounge
    Multifocal 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.
  4. AOP Lounge
    Discover 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.
  5. AOP Lounge
    Multifocal 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.
  6. AOP Lounge
    Discover 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.
Catwalk

Sponsored by

ocuco

  1. Catwalk

    Euromonitor’s 2025 Global Consumer trends reflect consumer sentiment shaped by ongoing global challenges such as immigration and climate change, and of course, continued cost-of-living pressures remain a major concern, with three-quarters of consumers still worried about increasing everyday expenses.* As a result, consumers are taking a more cautious and long-term approach.

    Learning outcomes: Optical businesses must adapt to these shifts in consumer behaviour and purchase motivations.  Today's session will be instrumental in addressing this essential strategy, encouraging optical businesses to adopt these approaches to advance their practice.

    Join us as Natasha Cazin, Senior Consultant at Euromonitor, kicks off the discussion with a compelling 10-minute presentation on Euromonitor’s Top Global Consumers and their impact on the Eyewear industry. Executive Editor Daniel Feldman will then moderate a dynamic panel discussion featuring Author and Entrepreneur Garry Kousoulou, and Sea2See Founder and CEO François van den Abeele.

     

    *Source: Euromonitor’s Voice of the Consumer Lifestyle Survey.

    Sponsored by:

    Euromonitor International

CooperVision

Sponsored by

cv

  1. CooperVision
    Contact 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.
  2. CooperVision
    The 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.
  3. CooperVision
    Many 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.
  4. CooperVision
    Contact 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
  1. Dispensing Workshop
    This 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.

    Sponsored by:

    abdo

  2. Dispensing Workshop
    The 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.

    Sponsored by:

    peter allen eyewear

  3. Dispensing Workshop
    Join 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.

    Sponsored by:

    caledonian optical

  4. Dispensing Workshop
    The AOP presents peer review. In small groups, you will be presented with different clinical and ethical scenarios to discuss and digest with your colleagues.
  5. 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.

    Sponsored by:

    abdo

Future Practice - Contact Lens Hub

Sponsored by

alcon

  1. Future Practice - Contact Lens Hub
    Ready to transform your contact lens fitting process and boost patient satisfaction? In this interactive session, we’ll dive into recent research on new contact lens wearers and uncover the surprising insights about their expectations, emotions and challenges. With over 80% of patients feeling unsure on their fitting day, and nearly 80% wanting to be fitted in three visits or fewer, it’s clear there’s room for improvement. Join us for an engaging mix of case studies, real patient videos, and hands-on discussions where we’ll explore how to create a smoother, faster and more personalised contact lens journey. Learn how to combine clinical expertise with excellent patient care, all while making the process feel seamless and tailored to each patient’s lifestyle. By the end, you’ll walk away with practical tools to make your contact lens fits and aftercares more efficient, effective, and – most importantly – satisfying for both you and your patients.
  2. Future Practice - Contact Lens Hub
    As eye care practitioners, do we really know how much digital screens our patients are using day-to-day? Are your patients battling digital eyestrain? Do you want to learn how toric contact lenses could be the ultimate ally for astigmats in the fight for clear, comfortable vision in the digital age? You will learn about the extent of digital device use and the symptoms of digital eyestrain. In this interactive session we’ll discover how digital screens affect patients and contribute to eyestrain. Through engaging discussions of cases, we will discover how we can address digital eyestrain with the toric contact lenses in astigmatic patients.
  3. Future Practice - Contact Lens Hub
    Do you wish you could phone a friend or use a lifeline when trying to successfully fit a patient with multifocal contact lenses? Do you want to enhance your multifocal fitting skills? Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or just starting to explore the world of multifocals, this interactive session will help sharpen your decision making and build confidence in managing even the most complex cases. You will learn communication tips to make fitting and managing multifocal contact lens patients a success. We will navigate through real-world patient scenarios in a dynamic format where every choice leads you closer to becoming a multifocal master.
Main Stage
Sponsors Olleyes INC
  1. Main Stage
    This 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.
  2. Main Stage
    This 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.

    Sponsored by:

    moorfields peh

  3. Main Stage
    Artificial 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.

    Sponsored by:

    alcon

  4. Main Stage
    This 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.

    Sponsored by:

    specsavers

  5. Main Stage
    Evaluation 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.
  6. Main Stage
    This 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.
Mainline Instruments

Sponsored by

Mainline Instruments

  1. Mainline Instruments

    Traditionally, diabetic retinopathy screening has been based on the use of traditional fundus photography. In recent years, new interest for a different technological approach to retinal imaging has merged: the scanning confocal ophthalmoscopy. Confocal imaging is a standard in excellent image quality. It is superior to conventional fundus photography as it blocks the back- scattered light of structures from outside of the retina focal plane and provides enhanced image quality. It preserves image quality even in the case of media opacities, including cataracts and can work without the need for dilation. This is extremely interesting in the context of retinal disease diagnosis, and above all, in terms of screening since it can save time and money, while bringing to highly reliable outcomes.

    Traditionally, diabetic retinopathy screening has been based on the use of traditional fundus photography. In recent years, new interest for a different technological approach to retinal imaging has merged: the scanning confocal ophthalmoscopy. Confocal imaging is a standard in excellent image quality. It is superior to conventional fundus photography as it blocks the back- scattered light of structures from outside of the retina focal plane and provides enhanced image quality. It preserves image quality even in the case of media opacities, including cataracts and can work without the need for dilation. This is extremely interesting in the context of retinal disease diagnosis, and above all, in terms of screening since it can save time and money, while bringing to highly reliable outcomes.

Optical Academy
Sponsors Essilor UK Ltd
  1. Optical Academy
    This lecture will consider the global problem of glaucoma, outlining diagnosis, highlight risk factors and detail contemporary management strategies.

    Sponsored by:

    chec

  2. 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.

  3. Optical Academy
    This 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.
  4. Optical Academy
    The AOP presents peer review. In small groups, you will be presented with different clinical and ethical scenarios to discuss and digest with your colleagues.
  5. Optical Academy
    During this interactive session, participants will understand the true meaning of authentic allyship and will learn how will use this within their clinical practice.
  6. Optical Academy
    This 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.
OSA

Sponsored by

OSA

  1. OSA
    Kees 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 ...
  2. OSA
    This 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.
  3. OSA
    Presentation 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 ...
  4. OSA
    This 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.

    Sponsored by:

    essilorsponsor

  5. OSA
    This 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.
Specsavers

Sponsored by

specsaver

  1. Specsavers
    This 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.
  2. Specsavers
    This 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.
  3. Specsavers
    An 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.
  4. Specsavers
    An 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.
AOP Lounge

Sponsored by

AOP

  1. AOP Lounge
    Join this peer review session to explore the role of ultra-widefield imaging and OCT in detailed retinal examinations. Through the discussion of four diverse case studies, participants will share insights and experiences in managing retinal abnormalities, enhancing their clinical practice with advanced imaging technologies.
  2. AOP Lounge
    This interactive workshop explores the use of ultra-widefield imaging and OCT in detailed retinal examinations, highlighting their benefits in clinical practice. Through four engaging case studies, participants will delve into a variety of retinal abnormalities, gaining valuable insights into advanced imaging techniques for improved patient care.
  3. AOP Lounge
    Join this peer review session to explore the role of ultra-widefield imaging and OCT in detailed retinal examinations. Through the discussion of four diverse case studies, participants will share insights and experiences in managing retinal abnormalities, enhancing their clinical practice with advanced imaging technologies.
  4. AOP Lounge

    This interactive workshop explores the use of ultra-widefield imaging and OCT in detailed retinal examinations, highlighting their benefits in clinical practice. Through four engaging case studies, participants will delve into a variety of retinal abnormalities, gaining valuable insights into advanced imaging techniques for improved patient care.

  5. AOP Lounge

    Join this peer review session to explore the role of ultra-widefield imaging and OCT in detailed retinal examinations. Through the discussion of four diverse case studies, participants will share insights and experiences in managing retinal abnormalities, enhancing their clinical practice with advanced imaging technologies.

CooperVision

Sponsored by

cv

  1. 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.
  2. CooperVision
    Contact 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
  1. Dispensing Workshop
    This 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.
  2. Dispensing Workshop
    The AOP presents peer review. In small groups, you will be presented with different clinical and ethical scenarios to discuss and digest with your colleagues.
  3. Dispensing Workshop
    This 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Dispensing Workshop
    Light 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.

    Sponsored by:

    essilorsponsor

Future Practice - Contact Lens Hub

Sponsored by

alcon

  1. Future Practice - Contact Lens Hub
    Do you wish you could phone a friend or use a lifeline when trying to successfully fit a patient with multifocal contact lenses? Do you want to enhance your multifocal fitting skills? Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or just starting to explore the world of multifocals, this interactive session will help sharpen your decision making and build confidence in managing even the most complex cases. You will learn communication tips to make fitting and managing multifocal contact lens patients a success. We will navigate through real-world patient scenarios in a dynamic format where every choice leads you closer to becoming a multifocal master.
  2. Future Practice - Contact Lens Hub
    Ready to transform your contact lens fitting process and boost patient satisfaction? In this interactive session, we’ll dive into recent research on new contact lens wearers and uncover the surprising insights about their expectations, emotions and challenges. With over 80% of patients feeling unsure on their fitting day, and nearly 80% wanting to be fitted in three visits or fewer, it’s clear there’s room for improvement. Join us for an engaging mix of case studies, real patient videos, and hands-on discussions where we’ll explore how to create a smoother, faster and more personalised contact lens journey. Learn how to combine clinical expertise with excellent patient care, all while making the process feel seamless and tailored to each patient’s lifestyle. By the end, you’ll walk away with practical tools to make your contact lens fits and aftercares more efficient, effective, and – most importantly – satisfying for both you and your patients.
  3. Future Practice - Contact Lens Hub
    As eye care practitioners, do we really know how much digital screens our patients are using day-to-day? Are your patients battling digital eyestrain? Do you want to learn how toric contact lenses could be the ultimate ally for astigmats in the fight for clear, comfortable vision in the digital age? You will learn about the extent of digital device use and the symptoms of digital eyestrain. In this interactive session we’ll discover how digital screens affect patients and contribute to eyestrain. Through engaging discussions of cases, we will discover how we can address digital eyestrain with the toric contact lenses in astigmatic patients.
Main Stage
Sponsors Olleyes INC
  1. Main Stage
    This 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.
  2. Main Stage
    This 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.

    Sponsored by:

    thea

  3. Main Stage
    This interactive, one-hour session will present the current challenges in eye care and how working collaboratively, we can approach the delivery of high-quality, accessible ophthalmology services that align with patient expectations and ophthalmology advancements. Three patient cases covering cataract, glaucoma and AMD will be presented to demonstrate what great eye care looks like in practice when barriers are reduced, and the benefits for patients when receiving a bespoke patient-centred service.
  4. Main Stage
    This 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.
  5. Main Stage
    This 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.
Mainline Instruments

Sponsored by

Mainline Instruments

  1. Mainline Instruments
    This session will explore the nuances around providing patients with devices to monitor intraocular pressures (IOPs) in their own home. We will go through the 'who, what, why and when' of home IOP monitoring. 'Who' would denote the patient selection and the key clinical features to assess when identifying those who would benefit from home monitoring of IOPs. We will then discuss 'what' is home monitoring of IOPs and 'why' it is important, and 'when' to perform this, be it at the point of referral or prior to deciding whether to refer. This will enable the audience to understand the value, pros and cons of home IOP monitoring. We will then conclude with some ideas around how this can be incorporated into independent practice, while being clinically robust and economically viable.
Optical Academy
Sponsors Essilor UK Ltd
  1. Optical Academy
    The AOP presents peer review. In small groups, you will be presented with different clinical and ethical scenarios to discuss and digest with your colleagues.
  2. Optical Academy
    This 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.
  3. 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.

  4. Optical Academy
    Headache 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.
OSA

Sponsored by

OSA

  1. OSA
    Transform 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 ...
Specsavers

Sponsored by

specsaver

  1. Specsavers
    This 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.
  2. Specsavers
    This 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.
  3. Specsavers
    An 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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