Scientific Meeting – Day two
Friday 19th June 2026
08.00 Registration with refreshments at the exhibition, posters and videos in the Ballroom, North and South Halls
Oval Hall
08.45 Welcome, housekeeping and introductions
Conference programme chairman
09.00 Free paper presentations
Chaired by Mr Vikas Chadha, Scotland and Ms Manvi Sobti, London
09.05 Friday
Topilase® Topical Enzymatic Management of Periocular Hyaluronic-Acid Filler Complications: A Retrospective Study 203
Arnaud Potvin,
The Ezra Clinic
view abstract
09.10 Friday
Sickness Certification Post-Oculoplastic Surgery: A National Survey on Current Practices 212
Owen Kennedy,
Royal Hallamshire Hospital
view abstract
09.15 Friday
Perception of the title ‘surgeon’ amongst Doctors and the Public – a mark of competence or a marketing tool? 210
Arshi Kabir Baig,
Milton Keynes University Hospital
view abstract
09.20 Friday
Bilateral Cryptophthalmos with Spontaneous Eyelid Separation and Unilateral Cataract in a Preterm Neonate 205
Carina Mouritsen Luxhoj,
The Western Eye Hospital/Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
view abstract
09.25 Friday
Comparing Direct and Indirect Corneal Neurotisation in the Management of Neurotrophic Keratopathy: Insights from a Single Centre 201
Wessam Mina,
BHRUT, Queen’s Hospital
view abstract
09.30 Friday
Diagnostic Accuracy of Artificial Intelligence for the Detection of Malignant Eyelid Tumors from Photographic Images: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis 214
Andreas Katsimpris,
Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion
view abstract
09.35 Friday
Reconsidering Orbital Exenteration in Malignant Lacrimal Sac Tumours: Evidence from a Tertiary Cohort 204
Maria Varughese,
Moorfields Eye Hospital and University College London
view abstract
09.40 Friday
Orbital exenteration and reconstruction – Evolving trends at a tertiary UK institution 215
Balazs Fazekas,
QMC- Nottingham University Hospitals
view abstract
09.45 Keynote:
Optimizing Outcomes in Socket Rehabilitation
Tiberia Hospita, Rome – GVM Care & Research, Rome
10.15 Free paper presentations
Chaired by Mr Vikas Chadha, Scotland and Ms Manvi Sobti, London
10.15 Friday
Surgical Management of Paediatric Lacrimal Disease: A 10-Year Tertiary Centre Review 200
Kit May Chow,
Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust
view abstract
10.20 Friday
Do Lacrimal Bypass Tubes Require Long-Term Annual Follow-Up? Survival and Failure Patterns from a 13-Year Cohort 202
Simrun Virdee,
Moorfields Eye Hospital
view abstract
10.25 Friday
Outcomes of Paediatric Endoscopic Dacryocystorhinostomy for Congenital Nasolacrimal Duct obstruction without Intubation 208
Dharshana Ramanathan,
Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinstead, UK
view abstract
10.30 Friday
Complications of Cerebrospinal Fluid breach during Endoscopic Dacryocystorhinostomy 206
Simerdip Kaur,
Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinstead, UK
view abstract
10.35 Friday
Outcomes of External and Endonasal Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR): A 5-Year Retrospective Study of Surgical Success versus Patient-Reported Outcomes 216
Helia Esna-Ashari,
Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital
view abstract
10.40 Friday
Dermal matrix templates in periocular reconstruction – Integra vs Biodegradable Temporising Matrix: How to choose and achieve the best outcomes 213
Namita Mathews,
Royal Bolton Hospital
view abstract
10.45 Friday
Dermal white adipose tissue for upper eyelid posterior lamella reconstruction 211
Ahmed Magid Wanas,
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
view abstract
10.50 Friday
Mucous Membrane Grafting for Ocular Surface Reconstruction: A 10-Year Retrospective Study 207
Stuti Doshi,
University of Buckingham
view abstract
10.55 Friday
Impact of a novel tissue-preserving transcutaneous lower-lid blepharoplasty on orbicularis oculi function: A prospective case-control study 209
John Vekinis,
Western Eye Hospital, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
view abstract
11.00 Refreshments with tea, coffee and biscuits at the exhibition, posters and videos in the Ballroom
11.30 Keynote lectures: Tech based
Chaired by Mr Raman Malhotra, East Grinstead and Miss Sarah Levy, Plymouth
11.30 Keynote:
Management of complex orbital and optic canal fractures using GPS navigation and patient-specific implants
Guwahati, India
12.00 Keynote:
Corneal neurotisation-the South African experience
Groote Schuur Hospital, South Africa
12.30 Lunch at the exhibition, posters and videos in the Ballroom
13.30 Annual prize giving
13.40 BOPSS 2027 – Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
13.50 Aesthetics
Chaired by Mr Daniel Ezra, London and Miss Laura Hughes, Edinburgh
13.50 Thinking beyond botox and fillers
Apollo Health Centre, Hydrabad
14.10 Keynote:
From Correction to Perfection: Ptosis Surgery in Aesthetic Practice
Tiberia Hospita, Rome – GVM Care & Research, Rome
14.40 Keynote:
From blepharoplasty to midface lift: a journey of facial harmony
Guwahati, India
15.00 Refreshments with tea, coffee and biscuits at the exhibition, posters and videos in the Ballroom
15.30 Clash of the Titans
Chaired by Mr David Verity, London and Miss Branka Marjanovic, London
15.30 Enucleation vs evisceration surgery
Miss Linsday McGrath, New Zealand
15.55 Frontalis flap surgery is the future of complex ptosis management vs brow suspension surgery will remain the gold standard
16.20 No surgical management vs surgical management in eyelid retraction
16.45 Medical management is the future of proptosis management in TED vs surgical management will remain the gold standard
