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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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Reduced registration fee for ESCRS congresses
INTERESTED IN BECOMING A MEMBER
Visit the membership page. Proof of hospital residency will be requested as confirmation of grade.
2025
YOP Programme 12/11/25
Read the highlights
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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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The winner of the ‘Keep Calm and Carry On’ case presentation Virinder Kaur Dhillon for ‘Sulcus scaffolding to the rescue’.
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SAVE THE DATE: 2026 YOP SYMPOSIA @ 50th UKISCRS ANNUAL CONGRESS
WEDNESDAY 18th NOVEMBER 2026, London. Registration opening March 2026
YOP Council 2025 - 2026
Full YOP Council Members
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Gordon Brown
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Cara Campbell
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Janvi Karia
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Vincent Ng
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Rathin Pujari
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Harry Rosen
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Chanelle Smith
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Riddhi Thaker
Regional YOP Representatives
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Talha Soorma - North West
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Amit Dhalla - Yorkshire
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Shaz Rehan - Wales
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Andrew Ross - South East
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Tolga Kamil Guvan - Wessex
UKISCRS Consultant Leads
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Nishani Amerasinghe
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James Ball
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Sarah Maling
