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Belfast Eye Conference 2024

22nd Jun 2024
8:30am - 3:30pm (GMT)
22nd - 23rd Jun 2024
8:30am - 3:30pm (GMT)
Hosted on MedAll
Attendance certificate available
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Welcome to the Belfast Eye Conference - a fully online (and free!) two day conference aimed at medical, optometry and other healthcare students, foundation and other trainee doctors and pre-reg optoms.

You'll hear clinical overviews of ophthalmic specialties from the specialists, learn about some exciting new vision science and ophthalmology research, and you'll have a chance to present your own work as a poster or talk!

The conference is hosted by Queen's University of Belfast, and attendees will come from all over the world. Come along, make some contacts, learn about eyes, and submit your work!

Summary

Learn from specialists in ophthalmology at the Belfast Eye Conference 2024! Hosted by Queen's University of Belfast, this free, two-day online conference offers medical and healthcare students, trainee doctors, and pre-registration optometrists the chance to hear from experts in various ophthalmic specialties. Explore exciting new research in vision science and ophthalmology, and even present your own work as a poster or talk. Participants will gain knowledge, connect with professionals from all over the world, and have the opportunities to advance their careers. Don't miss out, register today! Programme: ****** Saturday 22nd June 9.30 – 10.00 Log-on, make coffee and view posters 10.00 – 10.05 Welcome Dr Michael Williams, Reader, QUB and Hon. Consultant, Medical Ophthalmology, BHSCT 10.05-10.40 Ocular Imaging Dr Michael Williams, 10.40-11.10 Paediatric Ophthalmology Ms K Shirley, Consultant Ophthalmologist, Belfast Health and Social Care Trust Break 11.10-11.40 Please have a look at the e-Poster gallery whilst you enjoying your coffee! 11.40 -12.10 Oculoplastics Mr Kamalarajah, Consultant Ophthalmologist, Belfast Health and Social Care Trust 12.10-12.40 Age related macular degeneration (recorded) Ms Moutray, Consultant Ophthalmologist, Belfast Health and Social Care Trust 12.40-13.10 Glaucoma Ms Napier, Consultant Ophthalmologist, Belfast Health and Social Care Trust Lunch and Posters 13.10-14.00 Have a break, then - pick your favourite poster! 14.00-14.30 An Introduction to Diabetic Eye Disease. Prof Virgili, Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology, QUB, Hon. Consultant Ophthalmologist BHSCT, Co-ordinating Editor in Cochrane Eyes and Vision Group 14.30-15.00 Cataract. Mr Ajay Mohite, Locum Consultant Ophthalmologist, Belfast Health and Social Care Trust 15.00-15.30 Applying to Ophthalmology. Ms Gwen Weisner, ST1 Ophthalmology, Northern Ireland Deanery Break 15.30-15.45 Just a short break this time! 15.45-16.15 Neuro-ophthalmology. Ms Jayne Best, Consultant Ophthalmologist, Belfast Health and Social Care Trust 16.15-16.45 Ocular trauma. Ms Katherine McGinnity, ST4 Ophthalmology, Northern Ireland Deanery 16.45-16.55 Close ***** Sunday 23rd June 9.30-10.00 Log-on, make a cup of tea this time, and go back to browse the posters 10.00-10.10 Introduction Dr Philip McCullough 10.10-10.40 Translational ophthalmology from a bench researchers perspective. Dr Imre Lengyel, Reader, Wellcome-Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine, Queen’s University Belfast 10.40-11.10 Eye as a window to the brain: from Alzheimer’s disease to MS. Dr Lajos Csincsik, Research Reader, Centre for Public Health, Queen’s University Belfast Break 11.10-11.45 A chance to get some fresh air! 11.45-12.15 Broken clocks in diabetes: Implications for Diabetic Retinopathy. Dr Eleni Beli, Vice-Chancellor’s Fellow, Wellcome-Wolfson Institute for Experimental Medicine, Queen’s University Belfast 12.15-12.45 Repairing blood vessels in the ischaemic retina. Prof Reinhold Medina, Chair of Vison Vascular Science, Department of Eye and Vision Sciences, University of Liverpool Lunch and Posters 12.45-13.30 Grab something to eat, then post comments the Poster Hall 13:30-14:00 The Multidisciplinary team: The role of the Optometrist. Prof Jackson, Professor of Optometry, UU, Clinical Research Network Lead for Northern Ireland 14:00-14:15 Guide Dogs NI Paula McLarnon Break 14.15-14.40 A final chance to read others’ comments on posters. 14:40-14:50 Assessment of primary care consultation involving ophthalmic presentation Swapnil Parmar 14:50-15:00 Securing the future: An evaluation on understanding the impact of early vision screening in children. Vyom Patel 15:00-15:10 Spectrum of manifest strabismus in a tertiary eye care hospital in Calabar, Nigeria: Demographics, Types and Co-morbidities. Essemfon Nikanga 15:10-15:20 Investigating the role of Secreted Frizzled-Related Protein 2 in diabetic retinopathy. Adam Wright 15:20-15:30 Prevalence of Myopia in the Paediatric Population of Europe: A Systemic Review and Meta-Analysis. Aoife O’Donnell 15:30. Thanks and conclusion Dr Williams

Learning objectives

1. Understand the clinical overviews of various ophthalmic specialties, presented by the specialists themselves, and how these specialties impact patient care in ophthalmology. 2. Critically review and investigate current research and advancements in vision science and ophthalmology, understanding their potential applications and benefits to the healthcare sector. 3. Develop an ability to present own research work in the form of posters or talks to peers and experienced professionals, strengthening the communication skills needed for effective medical practice. 4. Build professional networks with peers and experienced professionals in ophthalmology through interactive sessions and discussion forums, facilitating multidisciplinary collaboration for improved patient outcomes. 5. Gain a global perspective of ophthalmology by interacting with attendees from around the world, thereby broadening your understanding of the scope and challenges of eye health globally.
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22nd - 23rd Jun 2024
8:30am - 3:30pm (GMT)
Hosted on MedAll
Attendance certificate available
This event has ended. Similar events
Free
ONLINE