Past Events

Come and join us for our EDI Virtual Coffee break on the 11th December. This is aimed to provide an informal drop-in environment for members to share any experiences they wish to, and thoughts or suggestions with each other and us, on how BIOS can develop our EDI support and signposting in this area. Grab a cuppa and log on!

An opportunity for orthoptists to meet and discuss information gained from the ICB meetings regarding the NHS Special School Eye Care Service (SSECS) and support those planning on applying for the programme.

Thursday 9th January 2025 - 9.00am - 5.00pm and Friday 10th January 2025 - 9.00am - 12pm Are you keen to develop your clinic teaching skills? There are limited places available for the BIOS clinical tutor course. The course fulfils the requirements for Lead Clinical Tutor. The course will cover; • Providing a good placement experience • Maximising learning during placement • Balancing clinical pressures whilst providing a productive learning experience • Inspiring professionalism in our learners • Giving constructive feedback • Writing assessments Course fee includes refreshments on both days.  Please advise of any dietary requirements at the time of [...]

Paediatric ophthalmology CAG winter webinar including talks on management of retinoblastoma and nystagmus. Agenda: 18:30 - 18:35: Log in and welcome 18:35 - 18:50: Ms Sophie Cowen - Paediatric Cataract 5 mins Q&A 18:55 - 19:10: Ms Anne-Marie Hinds - Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis 5 mins Q&A 19:15 - 19:30: Ms Maria Theodorou - Nystagmus Management 5 mins Q&A 19:35: Close    

Working as an Orthoptist is a wonderfully diverse, varied, and secure career. If you enjoy science, working with people of all ages and relish the challenge of problem-solving and making decisions independently, orthoptics could be the career for you! At this insight day, you will learn who Orthoptists are, what they do, and the different routes you can take to become an Orthoptist. Orthoptists and Orthoptic students will share their real-life experiences of transitioning from the armed forces and other careers into the orthoptics workforce and there will be an opportunity for you to learn which universities run orthoptic degree programmes and [...]

BIOS is hosting a series of conversations as part of phase two of our preceptorship project. Our goal? To better understand the transitional support newly qualified orthoptists need – now and in the future. We’ll share key insights from the December survey and we want your input to shape the next steps.  

First ever face to face study day for trainee and recognised ACPs/Aps in Orthoptics and Ophthalmology. Study, sharing of good practice, networking and launch of the new CAG. 10am: Coffee & refreshments (available from 9.45am) 10.30am: Exploring the possibilities & chances to overcome barriers for effective practice as APs in Ophthalmology 11.30am: Portfolios for APs - possibilities for evidencing career & development 12.30pm - 1.30pm: Lunch 1.30pm: Practical session - with slit lamps & possibly hand held slit lamps 2.30pm: Coffee & refreshments 3.00pm: Sharing of good practice, successes and challenges from members 4.00pm Close