Excellence in sight: A decade of Ophthalmic care, a future of opportunity

Join Manchester Royal Eye Hospital for our dedicated conference for Nurses and AHP’s in Ophthalmology - a milestone conference where we will reflect on a decade of progress and look ahead to the future of ophthalmic care and innovation.

As one of the world’s oldest and most respected eye hospitals, Manchester Royal Eye Hospital has delivered specialist care for over 200 years. Based in the heart of Manchester, our long-standing commitment to innovation, research and compassionate care continues to shape how we support patients, educate professionals and advance ophthalmic practice.

Building on the excitement of last year’s event, we are delighted to return to the Manchester Marriott Piccadilly Hotel for a full day of expert speakers, breakout sessions and networking opportunities. Your ticket includes full access to the conference, lunch and refreshments.

This special 10th‑anniversary event provides the perfect space to learn, reflect and connect with colleagues across the profession. We look forward to welcoming you to a day of insight, celebration and future‑focused discussion.

Are you a colleague at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital? Please contact MREHeducation@mft.nhs.uk to access the internal code to book onto the conference.

Event Programme Overview:

This year's programme offers a diverse range of sessions examining current issues and emerging trends in ophthalmology. Topics include:

the future direction of nursing in Ophthalmology

nursing wellbeing

dry eye disease and ocular surface disorders

patient safety through the examination of never events

exploring complex oculoplastic surgery

the growing myopia epidemic

outcomes from current ophthalmic research.

The agenda is complemented by networking and career mentoring opportunities, including our unique breakout session: Career Speed Mentoring: Advancing Your Career in Ophthalmology.

This will consist of expert ophthalmology nurses who will help delegates gain an understanding of their roles, specialist areas of practice, and the career pathways that can lead to these positions.

Our specialists are: Digital Nurses, ACPs, Leadership, Research and AHPs.

This will be done in small group rotations to keep conversations flowing, but allow you to access personalised and in-depth conversations with each expert.

More information to follow.

Have questions about the programme? Contact mreheducation@mft.nhs.uk

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