Innovation for Cataracts, Glaucoma and Lens Replacement

09 Nov 2021

13:50 - 14:35

Surgical Simulation Theatre

The development of minimally invasive techniques such as the Xen stent is refining eye surgery. While the latest innovations in lens replacement have created a transformative yet simple procedure that revolutionises patient’s sight

Speakers

Vik Sharma, Consultant Ophthalmologist, Cataract and Glaucoma Specialist, Clinical Director, - London Ophthalmology Centre

“Future Surgery 2021 will be the first of its kind in the UK, drawing on the work our Commission on the Future of Surgery has done to predict the transformation in the medical care for millions of patients.”

Andrew Reed, Chief Executive of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
“Driven by changes in digital technologies and our fast-evolving understanding of genomics, innovations are expected to affect how we undertake surgery, and how we train surgeons in future.”

Andrew Reed, Chief Executive of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
"Alongside the conference organisers, CloserStill, we aim to deliver a high-quality event that will provide both professional development and discussion space for surgeons and their teams."

Andrew Reed, Chief Executive of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
"We look forward to welcoming colleagues to what promises to be a very high-quality programme and an exciting two days of thought-provoking training and engagement with medical suppliers."

Andrew Reed, Chief Executive of the Royal College of Surgeons of England