SATURDAY 24TH OCTOBER

Learning outcomes:

1. Explain the optical principles underpinning modern progressive lens designs and their impact on visual performance
2. Select appropriate progressive lens designs based on patient lifestyle requirements, prescription characteristics, and visual demands

Learning outcomes:

1. Identify common prescribing and dispensing errors associated with degressive and anti-fatigue lenses.
2. Apply evidence-based prescribing strategies to improve patient adaptation, comfort, and satisfaction

Learning outcomes:

1. Evaluate current optical interventions used in myopia management and their mechanisms of action. 
2. Develop patient-centred myopia management plans based on risk assessment, clinical findings, and visual needs.

Learning outcomes:

1. Demonstrate accurate measurement techniques that influence lens performance and patient outcomes.
2. Implement practice systems that improve consistency, efficiency, and dispensing accuracy.

Learning outcomes:

1. Analyse complex patient cases to determine the most appropriate lens solutions.
2. Integrate clinical, dispensing, and technological considerations into lens recommendation decisions.

Learning outcomes:

1. Recognise the common visual symptoms and functional deficits associated with concussion. 
2. Identify appropriate management, referral, and rehabilitation pathways for patients presenting with post-concussion visual disturbances.

Learning outcomes:

1. Utilise digital measurement technologies to improve frame fitting and lens optimisation.
2. Evaluate the impact of facial anatomy and fitting parameters on visual outcomes and lens performance.

Learning outcomes:

1. Assess emerging practice models and their implications for patient care and business sustainability. 
2. Identify opportunities to differentiate clinical services through innovation, technology, and specialised care.

Learning outcomes:

1. Compare the benefits and limitations of clinical and retail practice models within contemporary eye care. 
2. Develop strategies to balance commercial objectives with ethical and patient-centred care.

Learning outcomes:

1. Identify the upstream clinical, optical and operational sources of remakes, and read the remake ledger as diagnostic data rather than as a cost line.
2. Apply a decision framework that distinguishes between clinical, research and practical "perfection" to select the level of technical complexity appropriate to the patient, the practice and the lab.

Learning outcomes:

1. Differentiate between modern coating, photochromic, and tint technologies and their clinical applications. 
2. Recommend lens enhancement options based on patient lifestyle, occupational needs, and visual requirements.

Learning outcomes:

1. Explain the concept of prism as a field effect and its influence on visual perception and posture. 
2. Assess when prism-related lens effects may provide clinical benefits in complex visual presentations.

Learning outcomes:

1. Identify situations where specialised tint solutions may improve visual comfort and sensory processing. 
2. Evaluate the clinical considerations involved in prescribing tints for neurodiverse patients.

Learning outcomes:

1. Critically evaluate lens recommendations across a range of real-world clinical scenarios.
2. Apply multidisciplinary perspectives to improve lens prescribing and dispensing outcomes.

Learning outcomes:

1. Describe the visual demands associated with augmented and virtual reality technologies.
2. Develop strategies to minimise digital eye strain and optimise visual comfort in immersive environments.

Learning outcomes:

1. Explain how artificial intelligence is being integrated into ophthalmic diagnostic and measurement technologies. 
2. Evaluate the opportunities and limitations of AI-driven tools in clinical eye care practice.

Learning outcomes:

1. Discuss current and emerging applications of artificial intelligence across ophthalmic optics and vision care. 
2. Assess the potential impact of AI on clinical decision-making, patient outcomes, and future workforce requirements.