Thursday 1st October 2026

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08:30 – 09:00   Registration

Welcome Refreshments served in the foyer

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09:00 – 09:15     Opening Remarks

Welcome Address from the BOAS President - Dr Andy Presland

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09:15 – 10:00     Keynote Lecture

Advances in Ophthalmic Anaesthesia: Current Trends - Speaker TBA

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10:00 – 10:45     Session 1

Paediatric Ophthalmic Anaesthesia - Dr Rati Danha & Dr Chandra Vaidyanath

• Safe Practices in Paediatric Anaesthesia

• Managing Challenging Cases

• Panel Discussion

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10:45 – 11:15     Morning Break

Tea, coffee, posters and networking opportunity

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11:15 – 12:30     Session 2

Regional Techniques in Ophthalmic Anaesthesia - Dr Zahid Kazmi

• Peribulbar vs Sub-Tenon Blocks

• Ultrasound Guidance in Ophthalmic Blocks

• Can We Resurrect the Retrobulbar Block with Ultrasound guidance?

• Interactive Q&A and Panel Discussion 

 

12:30 – 13:30     Lunch

Buffet lunch served in the main hall

 

13:30 – 14:15     Session 3

Complications and Safety in Ophthalmic Anaesthesia - Dr Santhana Kannan

• Recognising and Managing Anaesthetic Complications

• Best Practice Guidelines

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14:15 – 15:00     Session 4

The Future of Ophthalmic Anaesthesia: Integrating Technology and Safety - Prof Cyprian Mendonca

• Human Factors in Anaesthesia

• Improving Consistency in Block Delivery

 

15:00 – 15:30     Afternoon Break

Tea, coffee, posters and networking opportunity

 

15:30 – 16:00     Session 5

Innovations in Ophthalmic Surgery and Anaesthesia - Prof Guillermo Rocha

New Technologies and Approaches: The Canadian Perspective

• Simulation in Ophthalmic Anaesthesia

• Collaborative Care Models

 

16:00 – 17:00     Closing Session & Awards

Day 1 highlights, poster awards and closing remarks - Dr Andrew Presland

 

17:00     Networking Reception

Drinks and light refreshments. Opportunity to network with peers and speakers

 

18:00     Dinner

Radcliffe Conference Centre​

Dress: Smart Casual