Friday 2nd October 2026​​​

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08:30 – 09:00   Registration

Welcome Refreshments served in the foyer

 

​09:00 – 09:20

Welcome Address from the BOAS President - Dr Andrew Presland

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09:20 – 10:05     Session 6

Dementia and Learning Difficulties - Dr Senthil Vijayan

• Case Discussions

• Pre-operative Pathways

 

10:05 – 11:00     Session 7

Global Ophthalmic Anaesthesia Practice - Mr Mrinal Rana & Dr Radhakrishna

• Anaesthetic Challenges in Low‑Resource Settings

• Innovations in Cataract Camp Anaesthesia

• International Training Updates

 

11:00 – 11:30     Morning Break

Tea, coffee, posters and networking opportunity

 

11:30 – 12:30     Session 8

Case-Based Masterclass: Interactive Session Featuring Real-World Scenarios - Dr Anand Arora

• Managing Unexpected Globe Perforation

• High‑Anxiety Patients: Sedation or Reassurance?

• Local Anaesthetic Toxicity: Prevention & Response

 

12:30 – 13:30     Lunch & Exhibition Viewing

Buffet lunch served in the main hall

 

13:30 – 14:30     Parallel Workshops (Choose One)

 

Workshop A: Sub-Tenon and Peribulbar Blocks

Simulation models​

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Workshop B: Advanced Ultrasound Techniques for Blocks 
Hands-on probes, imaging optimisation, needle tracking​

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Workshop C: Crisis Simulation in Ophthalmic Anaesthesia
High-fidelity simulation of perioperative emergencies. Airway workshop

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Workshop D: Sedation and Communication
Managing expectations, pre-op clinics and pathways, consent clarity, anxiety reduction

 

14:30 – 15:00     Afternoon Break

Tea, coffee, posters and networking opportunity

 

15:00 – 15:45     Awards for Best Research Presentation

 

15:45 – 16:15     BOAS Annual Business Meeting

Open to all members

 

16:15 – 16:30     Final Closing Remarks

Thank you from BOAS leadership, announcement of next year’s venue, and farewell - Dr Andrew Presland