04 February 2025
In the weeks leading up to 100% Optical on 1–3 March, OT will highlight a key theme identified from the education programme and gather expert insight on why this might be a topic delegates could include in their CPD planning.
This week, OT looks at three sessions at 100% Optical that will explore the subject of clinical imaging, asking the speakers to provide behind-the-scenes insight into their presentation.
1 Lecture: Interpreting macular OCT
Consultant ophthalmologists from Practice Plus, Yit Yang and Charles Kanavati, will host a presentation supporting eye care practitioners to enhance their basic and intermediate skills in interpretation of OCT scans of the macular area.
The lecture, taking place on 1 March on the Main Stage from 11:45am – 12:45pm, will illustrate the indications for scanning, as well as the four layer-approach and four skills of interpretation.Yang told OT: “I am delighted to be presenting at this year’s event, alongside fellow ophthalmologist, Charles Kanavati. Together we aim to help delegates understand the benefits of macula OCT scans and adopt skills required to train colleagues and staff in this field.”
“We’ll focus on how optometrists can learn more about how to interpret these scans using the 4x4x4 approach. This method has been popular amongst consultants and can be adopted by health professionals with clinical knowledge at any level,” he continued.
The session will include clinical examples and scenarios to illustrate the application of this method.
2 Discussion workshop: Advanced corneal tomography – detecting and differentiating pathology in clinical practice
Aneel Suri, principal optometrist at Moorfields Eye Hospital, will lead a workshop on the applications of corneal tomography in clinical practice, covering the latest techniques for identifying and distinguishing corneal pathology. The session will take place on 1 March in the Optical Academy from 1–2pm.
Suri explained that the session will cover the principles of corneal tomography and its advantages over traditional imaging methods, as well as interpretation of tomographic data for common and rare corneal conditions.
Differential diagnosis using tomographic imaging will also be included in the discussion, Suri shared, with case studies showing the role of tomography in challenging clinical scenarios.
Finally, the workshop will consider the integration of tomographic findings with other diagnostic tools for comprehensive patient care.
The session aims to enhance clinical decision-making skills and improve diagnostic accuracy in corneal assessment.
3 Lecture: The value of confocal ultra-widefield in retinal imaging
Adam Wylęgała, ophthalmologist at Wylęgała Medical Center, will highlight the importance of evaluating the peripheral retina in diagnosing and managing retinal diseases.
Wylęgała told OT: “Ultra-widefield imaging helps detect pathologies in the periphery that might go unnoticed, while confocal imaging ensures high quality, detailed images from the macular to the periphery.
“This combination is crucial for effective management of retinal diseases, especially as new UK studies show its value in diabetic eye screening,” he added.
The Main Stage lecture will take place on 2 March at 3.30-4.30pm
If clinical imaging is an area that features on your Personal Development Plan for 2025–2027, why not make a start with education at 100% Optical? Visit the education programme to find many more sessions dedicated to this topic, and more.
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