Specsavers brings AI to the main stage

Paul Morris

The role of AI in optometry will be the spotlight at 100% Optical – with leaders from Specsavers joined by AI pioneers on the main stage.

Specsavers directors Giles Edmonds and Paul Morris will be joined by Dr Peter Thomas and Mike Horler from Cascader, the medical technology company launched by Moorfields Eye Hospital, UCL Institute of Ophthalmology  and Topcon Healthcare.

“We will look at how the profession needs to develop clinically and connect digitally to maximise its usefulness to the public and the NHS with an eye to the government’s 10-year health plan, including the NHS hospital online service,” said Paul Morris, director of professional advancement at Specsavers.

“As you’d expect, we will discuss how AI integrates into the future, notably for glaucoma, and how AI might fit into the solution. We will be on the main stage from 10.30am to 11.30am on Sunday 1 March.”

Specsavers is also providing a CPD programme for optometrists and dispensing opticians on its stand, number G50, during the show.

Highlights include Specsavers’ head of optometry development, Neil Retallic, leading a peer review on mental health for eyecare professionals. Titled, ‘Look after yourself to better eye health’, it takes place between 9.15am and 10.15am on Sunday 1 March.

The CPD programme on Specsavers’ stand, number G50, also covers sustainability, fundus imaging, glaucoma qualifications, changing lives through dual wear, presbyopia and urgent eyecare management.

For delegates looking at new career opportunities, there will be a team from Specsavers on its stand to chat about the professional development and roles at Specsavers.