Trophy Optometry Forum

TROPHY Optometry Forum 2026

A one-day educational meeting for optometrists, dispensing opticians and allied eye-care professionals, focusing on cataract and lens surgery, practical assessment and the evolving role of optometry in the cataract pathway.

Date & Venue

Saturday, 17 October 2026
The Belfry Hotel, Birmingham, UK

About the Event

TROPHY Optometry Forum 2026 is a dedicated educational meeting for optometrists, dispensing opticians and allied eye-care professionals, with a particular focus on cataract and lens surgery.

The forum will explore the patient journey from assessment and referral through to cataract surgery and postoperative care, with an emphasis on practical knowledge that can be applied in everyday optometric practice.

Key Programme Highlights

• Cataract assessment, referral and patient pathways
• Preoperative assessment, biometry and IOL selection
• Modern lens technologies and refractive outcomes
• Cataract–glaucoma pathways and referral
• Ocular surface optimisation before cataract surgery
• Postoperative assessment and shared care
• Practical workshops
• Opportunities to interact with leading ophthalmic technology and industry partners

Practical & Interactive Learning

A key feature of the forum will be the opportunity to engage with practical workshops and ophthalmic technologies, providing delegates with a better understanding of modern cataract assessment and management.

Who Should Attend?

The meeting is particularly suitable for:

• Optometrists
• Dispensing Opticians
• Independent Prescribing Optometrists
• Ophthalmic professionals involved in cataract referral and shared care
• Other allied eye-care professionals

CPD

Delegates will be eligible to receive CPD points based on their attendance at the meeting.

Registration

Places are limited. We encourage you to register early to secure your place and access to the practical sessions.

Register now to join us for the inaugural TROPHY Optometry Forum 2026.

Event Details at a Glance

Date: Saturday, 17 October 2026
Venue: The Belfry Hotel, Birmingham
Audience: Optometrists, Dispensing Opticians & Allied Eye-Care Professionals
Focus: Cataract & Lens Surgery
Format: Educational presentations + practical hands-on workshops
CPD: CPD points available based on attendance

Organised by Trent Ophthalmic Society (TROPHY)