YOUNG OPHTHALMOLOGISTS PROGRAMME
UKISCRS YOP
The Young Ophthalmologists Programme (YOP) was established in response to feedback from UKISCRS members. YOP aims to target and represent the needs of ophthalmic specialty trainees and consultant ophthalmic surgeons in their first three years of clinical practice.
YOP run their own programme the day prior to the UKISCRS annual congress.
Recent symposia has been: 'A Vitreous Loss Masterclass', 'Mastering Cataract Surgery in Glaucoma' and 'Managing Corneal Astigmatism in Cataract Surgery'.
The YOP sessions highlight topical scientific needs and provides a chance for you to listen to and interact with UK & Internationally renowned ophthalmologists.
YOP Membership Benefits
If you are not yet a YOP member and would like to find out the benefits of this FREE membership - then please read below.
FREE 3 Year ESCRS & UKISCRS Membership for Trainees
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Free membership of UKISCRS Young Ophthalmologists Programme
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Discounted registration fee for all UKISCRS meetings
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Access to iLearn
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Access to ESCRS on Demand (Web based library of content from ESCRS Congresses)
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Subscription to Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery online
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€50 registration fee for ESCRS congresses
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A MEMBER
Please email louise@ukiscrs.org.uk. for details. Proof of hospital residency will be requested as confirmation of grade.
NEXT YOP SYMPOSIA @
UKISCRS ANNUAL CONGRESS
WED 12th NOVEMBER 2025
2025 Symposium topics
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Cataract surgery on shaky ground
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AI and robotics in cataract and refractive surgery
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DEBATES
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Every ophthalmologist should be a competent cataract surgeon
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Every laser refractive surgeon should have completed a corneal or refractive fellowship
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MIGS should only be performed by glaucoma surgeons
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“Keep Calm and Carry On”…problem solving in action
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Residency, Fellowship and Early Career Life Hacks
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Prize presentation
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