BEECS 11th Annual Conference - two day meeting 17&18 September 2026
About this Event
Join BEECS in Birmingham for a Two-Day national conference
The British Emergency Eye Care Society (BEECS) is delighted to announce its upcoming two-day national conference at Millenium Point, Birmingham.
BEECS was founded in 2013 with the aim of bringing together clinicians from all over the United Kingdom who share an interest in emergency eye care. This year’s conference will bring leading professionals in emergency ophthalmology, including surgeons, consultants, specialist doctors, fellows, resident doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, optometrists and orthoptists, amongst other healthcare professionals. Our mission is to foster best practice in emergency eye care and to advance excellence in patient care.
Through our meeting, we provide a platform for sharing knowledge, resources and clinical experience. The conference will feature a diverse, engaging and highly relevant programme of expert-led lectures, interactive discussions, and valuable networking opportunities.
Delegates can also explore a dedicated industry exhibition, showcasing the latest products, technologies, and innovations shaping the future of emergency ophthalmology.
BEECS is also dedicated to advancing education, promoting research and supporting the audit of clinical practice within emergency ophthalmology, with recognition and prizes awarded for best posters/oral presentations. To showcase your research, audit or interesting cases, submit your abstracts on www.beecs.co.uk/abstracts
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PROGRAMME
DAY 1 - Thursday 17th September 2026
08.30 Registration and coffee at the trade exhibition
09.00 Welcome
Mr Felipe Dhawahir-Scala, Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, President
09.15 The way forward. Where are we going in the next 10 years?
Dr John Buchan, Consultant Ophthalmologist, LSHTM and Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
10.00 AI in the Emergency Eye Care Department
Mr Josef Huemer, Consultant Ophthalmologist, Moorfields Eye Hospital
10.45 Rwanda/UK Ocular trauma course
Mr Aman Chandra, Southend University Hospital
11.00 Tea & Coffee and posters at the trade exhibition
11.30 Annual competition – audits, research and quality improvement
Chaired by Miss Polly Dickerson, Consultant Ophthalmologist, York/Scarborough
11.30 one
11.40 two
11.50 three
12.00 four
12.10 five
12.20 Moderator’s round up
Miss Polly Dickerson, Consultant Ophthalmologist, York/Scarborough
12.30 Lunch and posters at the trade exhibition
13.40 Annual competition – interesting cases
Chaired by Miss Polly Dickerson, Consultant Ophthalmologist, York/Scarborough
13.45 one
13.55 two
14.05 three
14.15 four
14.25 five
14.35 Moderator’s round up
Miss Polly Dickerson, Consultant Ophthalmologist, York/Scarborough
14.45 BEECS guidelines
Mr Haidi Ziaei, Consultant Ophthalmologist, Manchester Royal Eye Hospital
15.15 Tea & coffee break and posters at the trade exhibition
15.45 The role of the acute orthoptist in Eye Casualty
Miss Rahila Bukhari, Orthoptist, Coventry & Warwickshire Eye Hospital
16.30 The BEECS Challenge – test your knowledge
Mr Chris Way, OTG Chair and Resident at Kent, Surrey, Sussex and Mr Adonis El Salloukh, ex-OTG Chair and VR Consultant at Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
17.15 BEECS AGM
17.45 Closing remarks
19.00 Dinner and quiz at Itihaas - ticketed event (cost of £55)
Three course meal and eye-casualty themed pub quiz at award-winning indian restaurant, Itihaas
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DAY 2 - Friday 18th September 2026
08.00 - 09.00 Corneal gluing and indirect ophthalmoscopy workshop sponsored by Keeler (Resident Drs only)
08.30 Registration and coffee at the trade exhibition
09.00 Welcome
Mr Felipe Dhawahir-Scala, Consultant Ophthalmologist, Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, President
09.05 Radiology and Neuro-ophthalmology
Dr Mandy Williams, Consultant Radiologist, Bristol University Hospitals & Mr Rhys Harrison, Consultant Ophthalmologist, Bristol Eye Hospital
10.00 Medico-legal pitfalls in Emergency Eye Care
Mr Niall Patton, Consultant Ophthalmologist, Manchester Royal Eye Hospital
10.45 Tea & Coffee and posters at the trade exhibition
11.15 Sight threatening sexually transmitted disease
Dr Alice Milligan, Consultant Ophthalmologist, Moorfields Eye Hospital
12.00 Managing difficult conversations in the Emergency Department
Miss Katherine Henderson, Consultant in Emergency Medicine, St Thomas’ Hospital
12.45 Lunch at the trade exhibition
13.45 The Scottish perspective of Emergency Eye Care
Mr Peter Wilson, Consultant Ophthalmologist, Queen Margaret’s Hospital, Dunfermline & Mr David Cummins- Optometrist, PLM Optometry, Leven
14.30 Ultrasound - A Masterclass
Mr Hatem Atta, Consultant Vitreo-retinal Surgeon, NHS National Services Scotland
15.15 Tea & Coffee break at the trade exhibition
15.45 Hot hats debates
Mr Rhys Harrison, Consultant Ophthalmologist, Bristol & Mr Freddy Beer, Consultant Ophthalmologist, Portsmouth
16.45 Closing remarks
17.00 END
Refunds
All refunds will be subject to the Eventbrite Fee plus an administration fee of £50. We cannot provide any refund up to one week before the meeting. Please send in an email request for a refund with valid reason
BEECS annual competition
Submission for abstracts is now open. The deadline for receipt of abstracts is 23.59 on 30th June 2026
https://beecs.co.uk/abstracts
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 0.00 to GBP 350.00
