The macula course 2023

Retinal diseases are a major cause of blindness. Diagnostic investigations, understanding of disease mechanisms, new therapies, and the evidence base, have all evolved rapidly in recent years, with greater advances expected in the coming decade.

The Moorfields Macula Course has been running over three decades with a pause during the COVID pandemic. The course restarted in 2022 as a 3-day hybrid course. In response to feedback, the 2023 course has been extended to 4 days and will take place from Monday 19th - Thursday 22nd June 2023.

The speakers are recognised experts, many having contributed to major advances in their fields, and there will be opportunity for interaction both on site and virtually.

The course aims to provide a comprehensive and up-to-date review of retinal and macular diseases and their management, including new developments.

Learning outcomes

Attendees of the course will gain:

• An up-to-date overview of diseases affecting the retina, including medical retina, surgical retina, inherited retinal disease, uveitis and oncology, including their pathophysiology, clinical features and management
• An understanding of key diagnostic investigations and their interpretation
• Insights on approaches to challenging cases
• Knowledge of future developments including artificial intelligence, novel investigations, genomic diagnosis and new therapies (delivered by some of the people involved in bringing about these advances)

Programme

The 2023 programme is not yet finalised. To give you a sense of the course, you may like to view the 2022 course programme.

Who is this course for?

This course is appropriate for ophthalmologists (including consultants, trainees, fellows, staff and associate specialists) and will be at a level appropriate for general ophthalmologists as well as subspecialists. Allied health professionals with a specific interest in retinal disease might also find the course valuable.

Requirement

In order to take part in the course online you will need access to a computer (laptop or desktop) with a webcam and microphone and a stable broadband connection.

CPD Certification

CPD points will be applied for (the 2022 Moorfields Macula course carried 20 CPD learning hours/points with The CPD Certification Service).

Course fees

In-person (price includes lunch and refreshments):

• Consultant ophthalmologists £780
• Non-consultant ophthalmologists £600
• Allied health professionals £400
• Moorfields staff day rate £88

Online:

• Consultant ophthalmologists £660
• Non-consultant ophthalmologists £530
• Allied health professionals 330
• Moorfields staff day rate £70

Booking your place - important, please read before booking your place

• Please ensure that you add the correct item to your cart from the options below, depending on your position and whether you wish to attend in-person or online.
• In-person places are restricted by the capacity of the venue. Once these places are filled it will only be possible to attend online. There is no limit to the number of online places available.
• Moorfields staff - because you are eligible for a day rate, you should book one place for each day that you wish to attend. For example, if you want to attend for three days please make sure the quantity added to your cart is three. After you have booked we will liaise with you about which dates you want to attend.