Courses for ophthalmologists

Our sought after ophthalmology short courses are designed to develop your skills in analysing ocular imagery, surgical skills and help you gain a deeper understanding of allergies, retinal diseases and the ageing eye. Get the latest thinking in ophthalmic health and learn from world leading experts at Moorfields Eye Hospital and UCL Institute of ophthalmology.

Choose from our wide range of virtual, self-paced courses below and earn certificates for your continuing medical education.

Opthalmology provides a great deal of job satisfaction and empowering people through their vision is particularly rewarding.

Our courses

Moorfields DALK wet lab

Moorfields DALK wet lab

This advanced course is directed to corneal fellows or consultants who either are planning to start performing DALK or would like to improve their surgical skills in this technique.

Start Date: Friday 27 June 2025
£850.00 0 spaces available

Botulinum toxin: Is it injector error, side effects or complications

Botulinum toxin: Is it injector error, side effects or complications
This course is designed to improve clinical practice and improve the treatment, management and administration of botulinum toxin for blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm, bells palsy, gustatory lacrimation and entropion.
Start Date: Monday 7 July 2025
£250.00 3 spaces available

TED series

TED series

Join our ongoing series of FREE hybrid meetings covering key aspects of thyroid eye disease.

Start Date: Tuesday 8 July 2025
£0.00

Moorfields complex strabismus day

Moorfields complex strabismus day
This one-day course aims to enhance knowledge of complex strabismus, through illustrative key cases with learning points and the supporting scientific literature emphasised.
Start Date: Friday 11 July 2025
£295.00 35 spaces available

Orthoptics for ophthalmologists

Orthoptics for ophthalmologists
This course is designed to ensure that doctors undertaking their FRCOphth part 2 exams have the necessary skills and confidence to assess patients in order to reach a diagnosis and management plan.
Start Date: Monday 1 September 2025
£350.00

Clinical electrophysiology of vision

Clinical electrophysiology of vision
A highly sought after accredited virtual course delivered by world-renowned experts at Moorfields Eye Hospital and UCL Institute of Ophthalmology.
Start Date: Monday 1 September 2025
£295.00

Pregnancy considerations in women with eye disease: a day of ophthalmology for obstetricians

Pregnancy considerations in women with eye disease: a day of ophthalmology for obstetricians
This half-day course for those working in obstetrics.
Start Date: Thursday 16 October 2025
£165.00

The future of London eye casualty services: Open discussion for London clinical leaders in ophthalmology

The future of London eye casualty services:  Open discussion for London clinical leaders in ophthalmology
A FREE one day event for those who lead or manage Eye Emergency Services within the London area. An open discussion on the future of eye casualty and urgent care services in the capital.
Start Date: Friday 17 October 2025
£0.00

Moorfields cornea focus 2025

Moorfields cornea focus 2025
Moorfields cornea focus is a non-promotional annual meeting supported by an educational grant from Santen UK and organised by Professor Sajjad Ahmad, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at Moorfields Hospital.
Start Date: Friday 21 November 2025
£75.00 68 spaces available

The macula course

The macula course
A four-day course providing a comprehensive and up-to-date review of retinal and macular diseases and their management. Attend in person or online.
£820.00

Introduction to research methods in ophthalmology

Introduction to research methods in ophthalmology
The course will focus on three core themes: epidemiology, biostatistics and health economics. It will provide students with the core knowledge to understand, interpret and appraise published research as well as a foundational skill set for conducting their own research within ophthalmology.
£650.00

Masterclass in external eye disease

Masterclass in external eye disease
External eye diseases is a subspeciality of ophthalmology that deals with conditions of the front surface of the eye (anterior segment). Delegates will learn about the presentation, diagnosis, and contemporary management of external eye pathologies.
£450.00

Masterclass in oculoplastic, lacrimal and orbital diseases

Masterclass in oculoplastic, lacrimal and orbital diseases
Oculoplastics, lacrimal and orbital ophthalmology is a subspeciality of ophthalmology that deals with important structures that support the continued functioning, health and comfort of the ocular globe. Learn about the presentation, diagnosis, and management of oculoplastic, lacrimal and orbital diseases.
£450.00

Masterclass in glaucoma

Masterclass in glaucoma
In this course, delegates will learn about the presentation, diagnosis and management of primary and secondary glaucoma.
£450.00

Masterclass in neuro-ophthalmology

Masterclass in neuro-ophthalmology
In this course, delegates will learn about the presentation, diagnosis, and management of key conditions encountered in neuro-ophthalmology.
£450.00

Masterclass in ocular oncology

Masterclass in ocular oncology
Ocular oncology is a subspeciality of ophthalmology that deals with rare tumours, including cancers of the eye. This course explore the presentation, diagnosis, and management of intraocular and ocular surface tumours.
£450.00

Introduction to clinical ophthalmology

Introduction to clinical ophthalmology
New short online course which offers undergraduates, junior and senior doctors and allied healthcare professionals a chance to explore this subject in more detail and gain a better general understanding and overview of clinical ophthalmology.
£450.00

Pregnancy considerations in women with eye disease: a day of obstetrics for ophthalmologists

Pregnancy considerations in women with eye disease: a day of obstetrics for ophthalmologists
This one-day course will look at ophthalmic conditions in preganant women.
£350.00

A and E clinical skills lab

A and E clinical skills lab
This half-day in-person clinical skills course will provide an opportunity for comprehensive simulated training for essential clinical skills in emergency eye care.
£250.00

Moorfields International refractive symposium

Moorfields International refractive symposium
The Moorfields International refractive symposium is one of a kind and aims to teach refractive surgery as a whole and not just laser vision correction to surgeons from the UK and around the world. It is offered live to maximum 120 attendees.
£200.00 0 spaces available

Surgical retina in primary and optometric care

Surgical retina in primary and optometric care

The aim of this course is to provide core basic science and clinical knowledge of the peripheral fundus and vitreoretinal disease. The curriculum will cover basic anatomy and physiology of the peripheral fundus plus recognition and management of common vitreoretinal pathology and emergencies. By equipping optometrists with a strong foundational understanding of vitreoretinal disease, the course will enhance their ability to assess, triage, and support the management of patients with posterior segment pathology.

 

£175.00

Ocular oncology for the non-ocular oncologist: what you need to know for clinical practice

Ocular oncology for the non-ocular oncologist: what you need to know for clinical practice
This brand new ocular oncology course is aimed at ophthalmologists, trainees, optometrists and medical retina specialists who wish to gain more knowledge into lumps and bumps in the eye.
£0.00

60th Ophthalmic Oncology Group (OOG) Meeting

60th Ophthalmic Oncology Group (OOG) Meeting
Register your interest for the 60th Ophthalmic Oncology Group Meeting, by joining our waiting list.
£0.00

Moorfields corneal suturing and penetrating keratoplasty wet lab

Moorfields corneal suturing and penetrating keratoplasty wet lab

This course will provide learning opportunities for those wishing to expand their corneal suturing skills and introduce ophthalmological surgical skills to those considering a career in ophthalmology.

£495.00

Hot topics in comprehensive ophthalmology

Hot topics in comprehensive ophthalmology
Hot topics in comprehensive ophthalmology is a course for people who work in the field suitable for comprehensive/general ophthalmologists, urgent care and primary care, optometrists and nurse practitioners. and will update on common themes which appear in the comprehensive ophthalmology clinics and community optometric practices.
£295.00