RCN Ophthalmic Nursing Conference

Join us in-person as we explore ophthalmic nursing through the lens of innovation.

Brought to you by the RCN Ophthalmic Nursing Forum, this one-day conference will provide a rare opportunity to network with your peers and showcase the latest developments and innovations to help you stay ahead in your career.

Whether you are new to ocular health or an expert in your field, this event offers a supportive environment to reflect on your practice within the wider context of ophthalmic nursing.

Learning outcomes

• Gain understanding into the wider impact of sight loss on patients, their family, carers and friends, and discover the benefits and rehabilitative value that assistive technology can offer service users.
• Explore and identify current challenges with delivering eye care services and the latest innovations that are improving the patient experience and outcomes.
• Discuss and debate the importance of certification for visual impairment and changes to legislation to improve the process.
• Remain professionally up to date on a range of topics including ophthalmic nursing in theatres, emergency eye triage, macular disease prevention and impact of benign essential blepharospasm (BEB).

This conference is aimed at any member of the nursing team involved in advising, treating and caring for those with ocular health needs, both in the NHS and independent sector.