Conferences & Events

The Age-Related Eye Disease conference brings together leading experts in the fields of ophthalmology and optometry to discuss the central issues and current challenges facing the assessment and management of vision loss with age. It is anticipated that participants will benefit from:

• Comprehensive overview of the causes of visual loss with age
• Updates on the advances in molecular genetics of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) as well as the current and novel therapies for AMD
• Insights into visual function in people with transient ischaemic attack, stroke and Parkinson’s
• Expert advice about management of giant cell arteritis and ocular inflammation in the elderly
• Further understanding of the current management and new therapies for diabetic eye disease
• Insights into detection and management of glaucoma, including links between glaucoma and Alzheimer’s disease
• Reviews of emerging technologies including gene therapy and telescopic implants
• An opportunity to share and exchange ideas with the leading practitioners in the field

Who should attend?

Age-Related Eye Disease will be of particular interest to the following:

• Ophthalmologists
• Specialists in neurology and neurophysiology
• Commissioners and managers of elderly care services
• General practitioners with a special interest in ophthalmology, optometry or elderly care
• Optometrists
• Clinical nurse specialists in ophthalmology or optometry
• Nurse practitioners in ophthalmology or optometry clinics
• All trainees in this discipline