7. April 2025
Upcoming International Events
Online: Leadership Beyond the Clinic: The Role of AHPs in Ophthalmology
Start
24. March 2026
7:00 pm
Location: Free online Zoom webinar (register FOC), Online
Organizer: UNITED KINGDOM & IRELAND SOCIETY OF CATARACT AND REFRACTIVE SURGEONS
Audience: Orthoptists, hospital optometrists, ophthalmic nurses, ophthalmic imagers, ECLOs—anyone interested in stepping into service development / management
Speakers:
Rebecca Turner – Interim Ophthalmology Clinical Director; Consultant Nurse, Oxford Eye Hospital (OUH NHS FT)
Lorraine North – Head of Ophthalmology Services & Strategy Lead; AHP Consultant Orthoptics & Ophthalmology, Frimley Health (Frimley Park Hospital)
Joe McQuillan – Group Nursing Directorate, Royal London Hospital (Barts Health NHS Trust)
What it covers (promised takeaways): why ophthalmology needs more clinical leaders, real examples of clinician-led service development, career pathways into leadership, and practical ways to build confidence/visibility/momentum.
WHO IS THE IOA?
The IOA unites orthoptists worldwide, including clinicians, educators, researchers, and students. Dedicated to advancing education, research, and practice, the IOA promotes global collaboration, high professional standards, and improved eye care. Led by an International Council, it oversees initiatives like World Orthoptic Day, volunteer programs, and research projects, fostering innovation and unity to strengthen the orthoptic profession and address global vision health challenges.
WHAT IS THE IOA?
The IOA is a global organization advancing orthoptics, a specialized field of eye care. Founded in 1967, it promotes professional development, education, and research for orthoptists worldwide. Representing orthoptists across numerous countries, the IOA advocates for the highest standards in diagnosing and managing eye movement disorders and binocular vision problems, fostering excellence in patient care and global collaboration.
WHAT DOES THE IOA DO?
The IOA supports its members by enhancing the skills of orthoptic professionals. It establishes standards of excellence in specialized eye care and sets benchmarks for clinical practice, education, and research. Through this evidence-based approach, the IOA promotes continuous quality improvement to benefit patients, advance global orthoptic care, and foster collaboration among orthoptists worldwide to address evolving eye care challenges.
THE IOA World MAP
Member Associations from all arround the world. You’ll find the international contacts: here
