SAS 17th National Eye Day
The annual SAS day will feature talks by keynote speakers and networking opportunities. Click on Book now for the full programme.
09.00 - 09.30 Registration
09.30- 09.35 SAS Chair Introduction
DIABETES/MR
09.35-10.00 Dr Partha Kar- Update in Diabetic Management
Endocrinologist, SAS Advocate (09.35-10.)
10.00- 10.25 Prof. Sobha Sivaprasad, Medical Retina Consultant, Moorfields NHS Trust
Past, present and future treatment options for diabetic retinopathy.
An overview of the treatment options based on evidence from clinical trials and guidelines
10.25-10.50 Dr Archana Pawar – SAS Committee Rep
Outcomes after switching to Faricimab in eyes receiving intravitreal Anti VEGF injections for diabetic macular edema
SAS Advocacy
10.50 – 11.15 Prof Geeta Menon, Consultant Ophthalmologist, NHS England-National Dean for Inclusive Integrated Careers.
SEID AWARD UPDATE
11.15-11.35 Dr Partha Kar
SAS Advocacy Tips – IMG support / Future in the NHS
11.35-11.55 TEA / COFFEE
11.55 – 12.20 Mr. Mohamed Foda – OLT
Example of How to acheve OLT posts for Portfolio Pathway
INTERNATIONAL WORK
12.20-12.45 Miss Rosie Brennan
“Unmissable opportunity: Working on remote islands and in LMCIs”
12.45-13.10 Miss Rosina Zakri – SAS Committee Rep
Small Actions, Global Change
13.10-14.10 Lunch
GLAUCOMA:
14.10-14.45 Prof. Pouya Alaghband
Consultant Glaucoma, Honorary Senior Lecturer, York NHS
MIGS Panacea or Hype- Q&A with Miss Bhagyasree & SAS Chair
14.45- 15.15 Mr Hari Jayaramk UCL
Associate Professor of Ophthalmology & Director, Moorfields NHS Trust
Beyond IOP- In pursuit of new treatments for glaucoma
15.15 – 15.35 Tea/Coffee
15.35-16.15 VOTED TOPIC / Interactive Polls, By Dr Maddula Batambuze & SAS Committee Member
16.15-16.45 Pre-Recorded Session with GMC Chair- Link to be sent via email to all attendees also pre and post National SAS Day.
16.45 CLOSE