100% Optical Meeting in London! Day 3

Welcome to Day 3

Day 2 had many memorable moments, such as Giles Edmond’s argument for consistency in care models. Without communication and collaboration between optometrists and ophthalmologists enabled by technological investment, he pointed out,  more professionals will struggle to inform, equip, and support people to live well with glaucoma. 

It’s no surprise that collaboration is a particularly resonant theme. Of course, that is the point of 100% Optical – to bring like-minded people together and share both knowledge and ideas for the greater good of the industry.

If you haven’t had a chance to visit The New Optometrist yet, perhaps you can find some time to drop by our stand (B438) today. We’d love to see you!
 
Julian Upton
Group Editor, The New Optometrist

Today’s Program Highlights: 100% Optical

Ocular allergy (11:30 –12:30) – Damian Lake, Consultant Ophthalmologist at the Queen Victoria Hospital, provides an overview of the classification, epidemiology, clinical signs and symptoms, diagnostics and treatments available for ocular allergy
 
Work smarter, not harder (12:45 –13:45) – Join Jennifer Blackmore’s (Senior Manager of Chronic Disease Management Professional Education) comprehensive discussion on using diagnostics to diagnosis, differentiate, detect progression and monitor patients with glaucoma.
 
Cataract surgery – more than a NOD to safety (14:15 –15:15) – Nigel Kirkpatrick, Medical Director and Consultant Ophthalmologist at Newmedica, considers the benefits of a multifactorial approach to produce cataract surgery outcomes exceeding the average levels as shown by the National Ophthalmic Database published data.

Today’s Program Highlights: 100% Ophthalmology

Widefield OCT angiography (10:15 –11:15) – Explore the research and clinical opportunities that have become possible with the advent of wide-field optical coherence tomography angiography with Tariq Aslam, Consultant Ophthalmologist at the Manchester Royal Eye Hospital.
 
The future of AI and precision medicine in optometry (11:30 –12:30) – Learn more about the necessity for precision digital medicine and the significance of 100% Optical as a platform for unveiling scientific advancements in optometry. 
 
Management of the patient with watery and dry eyes (14:00 –15:00) – Founder and Medical Director of Clinica, Jane Olver, will be hosting a masterclass to support clinicians gain a deeper understanding of how to manage patients with watery and dry eyes.

Time Out

If you do have any free time today, I’d recommend visiting Broadway Market. It’s an eclectic shopping street and bustling hub located between London Fields and the Regent’s Canal with around 135 stalls selling an array of fresh produce, vintage clothes, flowers, coffee, books, groceries, and more.

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