Irish Student Ophthalmology Conference 2026
Schedule
Fri, 10 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 05:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
University College Dublin | Dublin 4, DN
About this Event
Irish Student Ophthalmology Conference 2026
The Irish Student Ophthalmology Conference is a two-day educational event designed to inspire and equip medical students with an interest in ophthalmology. Combining virtual learning with hands-on, in-person workshops, the conference offers insight into career pathways, clinical skills and the evolving role of ophthalmology in global health.
Day 1 (Zoom)
🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:10 PM
Opening Remarks
🕑: 04:10 PM - 05:10 PM
Becoming an Ophthalmologist: Training Pathways and Day-to-Day Practice
Host: Dr Alexandra McCreery
🕑: 05:10 PM - 06:10 PM
Humanitarian Work & Advocacy in Ophthalmology
Host: Vision Ireland
🕑: 06:10 PM - 06:30 PM
Break
🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Extended Reality in Surgical Training
Host: Professor Jag Dhanda
🕑: 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Introduction to Retinal Imaging
Host: Mr Kirk Stephenson
🕑: 08:30 PM - 09:30 PM
AI in Ophthalmology
Host: Dr Brian Woods
🕑: 09:30 PM - 09:40 PM
Closing Remarks
Day 2 (UCD)
🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:30 AM
Registration
🕑: 08:40 AM - 11:40 AM
Workshops
Info: This session will consist of four stations, each lasting 45 minutes. (Lateral Canthotomy & Cantholysis, Eye Examination Basics, Eye Emergencies: Refer or Reassure, Suturing)
🕑: 11:40 AM - 12:00 PM
Duke Elder Quiz Competition
Info: The top three winners will receive a free subscription to the Prep Duke Elder Question Bank.
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lunch
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Poster Presentation
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Break
🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:30 PM
Oral Presentation Session
🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Prize Ceremony
Where is it happening?
University College Dublin, Belfield, Dublin 4, IrelandEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
EUR 5.27 to EUR 41.73
