IOA Celebrates 50th Annual General Meeting and Symposium
The International Orthoptic Association (IOA) is proud to announce its 50th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Symposium, set to take place on Saturday, February 1st, 2025, as a virtual webinar.
This year’s theme, “Expanding Horizons in Orthoptic Practice: Advanced Roles and Innovations,” highlights advancements and the new roles of orthoptists in modern eye care.
14:00-14:30 | Annual General Meeting |
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14:30–14:35 | Welcome and opening remarks for symposium | IOA President, Jan Roelof Polling |
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14:35–14:50 | Orthoptics: The Extended and Advanced Role | Professor Helen Davis, University of |
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14:50–15:05 | Scope of Practice of Orthoptists: Survey | Sue Silveira, NextSense (Australia) |
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15:05–15:20 | Advancing Orthoptic Practice in Paediatric Ophthalmology | Kate Hon, NHS (UK) |
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15:20–15:35 | The Eyes Have It: A Different Approach to | Jonathan Drury, CHT NHS |
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15:35–15:50 | Q&A Session with all speakers | Moderated by Jignasa Mehta & Linda Colpa |
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15:50–16:00 | Closing remarks |
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IOA members can register to attend via the members’ area of the IOA website. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and celebrate 50 years of IOA’s contributions to global orthoptics!
📢 Register Now via the Members Only section
Together, let’s shape the future of orthoptics!
