Thank you to all companies exhibiting at this year’s BOPSS in Brighton. We’re pleased to confirm that the Exhibition — along with all refreshments and catering — will be held in the Corn Exchange. Please note that access to the Corn Exchange is exclusively via the Dome’s West Corridor; there is no alternative entry route to this area.
Gold Sponsors
Amgen
(Gold Sponsor)
Stand one: attending Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Amgen’s mission is to serve patients. A biotechnology innovator since 1980, our science-based heritage is at the heart of everything we do. We develop medicines for hard-to-treat illnesses in areas of high unmet need, to not only help patients, but also reduce the social and economic burden of disease in society. As a regional hub, we employ around 600 people in the UK and Ireland across our commercial, R&D, and corporate functions. Committed to driving sustainable solutions that can adapt to an ever-evolving health system, we are proud to serve our patients, people, and customers every day.
Date of Preparation: February 2023
Job Code: IRL-NP-0223-80002
Viridin Therapeutics
(Gold Sponsor)
Stand eight: attending Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Viridian Therapeutics is developing potential best-in-class medicines for people living with autoimmune and rare diseases, including multiple clinical candidates for the treatment of thyroid eye disease (TED). Viridian aims to advance veligrotug (VRDN-001) as a differentiated intravenous therapy and VRDN-003 as a potential best-in-class subcutaneous therapy for the treatment of TED.
Altomed Ltd
Stand nine: attending Thursday and Friday
Altomed is the largest independent supplier to the UK surgical ophthalmology sector.
Altomed manufactures and exclusively distributes over 3,000 high-quality ophthalmic products, including reusable instruments, single-use devices, sterilisation trays, implants, liquids, gases, stains and dyes, lenses, consumables, and training simulators.
We are the official UK distributor for leading brands such as Mani, MST, Sterimedix, Volk, Coronet, Kirwan, SimulEYE, Labtician, New World Medical, Ophtafutur, and Oftalblu.
ArgenX
Stand four: attending Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
argenx is a global immunology company committed to improving the lives of people suffering from severe autoimmune diseases. By partnering with leading academic researchers through our Immunology Innovation Program (IIP), we are working to develop precision medicines that target the foundational components of the immune that are implicated in autoimmune disease pathophysiology. argenx developed and is commercializing the first approved neonatal Fc receptor (FcRn) blocker, globally in the U.S., Japan, Israel, the EU, the UK, China and Canada.
Beaver-Visitec International Ltd
Stand twelve: attending Thursday only
As one of the fastest-growing, diversified surgical ophthalmic businesses in the world, our purpose-built portfolio of trusted brands spans more than 90 countries.
We’ve set our sights on touching the lives of millions of patients affected by conditions such as cataracts, refractive error, glaucoma, retinal disease, and dry eye. Unburdened by legacy or bureaucracy, we have developed our strategy around a simple concept – taking pride in delivering innovative solutions for our physicians and patients, based on their needs.
KARL STORZ Endoscopy (UK) Ltd
Stand five: attending Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Since its foundation in 1945, KARL STORZ has established itself worldwide as an international and highly regarded company offering a comprehensive product range encompassing all surgical endoscopic disciplines. Our ENT portfolio includes 3500 instruments, which are complemented by various sized rigid endoscopes, flexible fiberscopes, video endoscopes and motor systems.
Nordic Pharma
Stand six: attending Wednesday and Thursday
Nordic Pharma UK is a speciality pharmaceutical company focused on ensuring healthcare professionals have access to innovative products that make a real difference to patients’ lives.
In response to unmet medical needs, we pride ourselves on the development and commercialisation of niche products which are often outside the scope of larger companies.
Santen UK Ltd
Stand seven: attending Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Santen has over 130 years of experience and commitment to eye health, with a singular focus in Ophthalmology. Santen’s business includes a breadth of products supporting Dry Eye Disease, Glaucoma, Allergy and Surgical Devices. Further details including our company values and corporate social responsibility can be found at our website.
Scope Eyecare
Stand twelve: attending on Wednesday and Friday
Scope Eyecare (Scope Ophthalmics Ltd) is an eyecare and healthcare company, dedicated to providing Healthcare Professionals and consumers with high quality, effective and innovative products. Founded in 2009, Scope offers a range of eyecare products for the treatment of Ocular Surface Diseases, including Dry Eye Disease, Blepharitis and MGD.
Scope has most recently launched OPTASE® LIFE, a range of eyecare beauty solutions that work gently and effectively on dry and sensitive eyes. They have leveraged decades of eyecare expertise to design products that deliver the results you expect, whilst respecting dry, irritated and sensitive eyes.
Slingtx
Stand ten: attending Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Sling Therapeutics is an innovative biopharmaceutical company committed to bringing the first oral IGF-1R inhibitor into late-stage clinical trials to address significant unmet needs in thyroid eye disease (TED), an autoimmune disease that can dramatically impact patients whose current treatment options are invasive orbital surgery or a lengthy series of infusions. Sling aims to bring a convenient oral therapy to patients and treating physicians to reduce healthcare burden and improve quality of life. Our lead product candidate, linsitinib, is the first and only oral small molecule therapy to establish statistically significant benefits at meaningful clinical endpoints in TED. We recently completed a Phase 2b/3 clinical trial of linsitinib for TED and are on track to commence a confirmatory Phase 3 trial in 2025. For more information, visit www.slingtx.com
Surgitrac
Stand two: attending Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
With over 30 years of heritage in ophthalmic innovation, Surgitrac Instruments is a leading manufacturer of both single-use and reusable ophthalmic surgical instruments, as well as procedure packs and sets. Our high-quality, CE-marked products are crafted to internationally recognised standards, ensuring outstanding performance and reliability. Designed to support excellent surgical outcomes, our instruments are trusted by healthcare professionals worldwide. At Surgitrac Instruments, we are committed to advancing ophthalmic care with precision, innovation, and a focus on improving patient outcomes. Discover excellence with Surgitrac and join us in shaping the future of ophthalmic surgery.
Théa Pharmaceuticals
Stand nine: attending Wednesday only
Théa Pharmaceuticals Limited is an innovative ophthalmic research and development company dedicated to providing high-quality, preservative-free eye care at a cost-effective price. We are passionate about preservative-free and the difference it can make to patients. Our extensive product range covers numerous important areas relevant to ocular health. Specialising in preservative-free medications we now have a range of over 30 products across 8 Therapy Areas. This includes Surgery, Blepharitis and Lid Hygiene, Dry Eye, Glaucoma, Inflammation, Infection, Allergy and Nutrition. Our leading brands include Monopost®, Thealoz® Duo, Blephaclean®, Aprokam® and Softacort®. As the leading independent company dedicated to ophthalmology in Europe, Théa are committed to supporting Ophthalmic professionals, and to meeting the everyday needs of the ophthalmologist. For more information about our products, webinars and CPD accreditation visit thea-pharmaceuticals.co.uk
Veni Vidi Medical
Stand eleven: Wednesday and Thursday
Veni Vidi Medical are the exclusive distribution partners for FCI in the UK. Our innovative portfolio of Oculoplastic products includes an extensive lacrimal range, alongside many products for Eyelid and Orbit. We are always striving to bring the latest technologies to the UK market to enable our customers to offer standards of healthcare that rival any in the world. We pride ourselves on the customer service we provide, and always strive to go above and beyond. We wish you all a wonderful BOPSS conference and hope you find an opportunity throughout the meeting to say hello to our team!
VISUfarma
Stand three: attending Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
VISUfarma is a pan-European ophthalmic specialty pharmaceutical company with a clear mission: to bring global innovation to European eye health. We are an ambitious and fast-growing ophthalmology company, commercialising a wide portfolio of products and devices across Europe. Our promise is to offer high quality products and to spread eye health innovation and knowledge, from across the globe, throughout Europe.
TEDct
TEDct exists to improve the lives of those with thyroid eye disease by developing a supportive community of patients and professionals.
