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NIOS Conference 10-11 October 2015
The Conference NIOS Conference
10-11 October 2015
The NIOS this year has secured some excellent keynote speakers for its 2015 Conference to be held on Saturday,
10 October and Sunday, 11 October 2015 in the luxurious surroundings of the Galgorm Resort and Spa, Ballymena.
Conference presenters will include Prof Ted Garway Heath from Moorfields, Prof Augusto Blanco from RVH,
Mr Ed Farrant, an IP Optometrist and Mr Barry Duncan from ABDO, who will be providing both workshops and lectures
on a variety of engaging topics.
Faith Mills, NIOS President, commented: "Our annual conference always attracts enthusiastic delegates from
independent, multiple, locum and hospital settings. We are looking forward to a busy and successful Conference 2015 in
the beautiful setting of the Galgorm Resort and Spa. We have secured world class speakers and look forward to providing
more clinical content in a new format, giving delegates skills, knowledge and tips to take back into practice.”
The NIOS has gone from strength to strength providing more points to a wider variety of Optometrists in Northern
Ireland than ever before and is looking forward to welcoming lots of new faces at the Charity Gala Dinner on Saturday
night.
NIOS, PO Box 28, DROMORE, BT25 1YH www.nios.org.uk
The Venue NIOS Conference
10-11 October 2015
The Venue for this year’s conference is the Galgorm Resort and Spa, Ballymena
(www.galgorm.com) which is one of Ireland’s premier 4 star hotel resorts.
Situated 30 minutes north of Belfast, there is no better venue to bring you to the
heart of Northern Ireland’s breath-taking countryside.
Galgorm is in a class of its own for corporate entertaining or simply unwinding.
Fishing on the estate’s river with resident gillie to lend advice, clay pigeon shooting,
golf or simply relaxing in The Spa at Galgorm.
NIOS, PO Box 28, DROMORE, BT25 1YH www.nios.org.uk
The Speakers NIOS Conference
10-11 October 2015
Mr Edward Farrant BSc MCOptom Dip Glauc Dip TP IP
Mr Farrant graduated from Cardiff University. He is an IP Optometrist who actively prescribes in
independent practice. Edward is a dynamic optometrist with special interest in treating glaucoma
and a wide range of eye diseases. He particularly enjoys working with contact lenses, and runs
specialist clinics within the practice. He also works in clinics in Bristol Eye Hospital, Musgrove Park
Hospital and Weston General.
Mr Barry Duncan FBDO (ABDO)
Barry qualified in 1999 having trained with Dollond and Aitchinson. Soon after qualifying he
became a distance learning tutor and then in 2003 became a practical examiner. In September 2008,
he became President of ABDO. Barry is also on the Executive Committee of Optometry Scotland.
Barry has a keen interest in children's dispensing. Self-employed DO locum and ABDO's Member
Support Manager. He is an ABDO practical examiner. He has created and delivered many CET
workshops and lectures worldwide.
NIOS, PO Box 28, DROMORE, BT25 1YH www.nios.org.ukThe Speakers NIOS Conference
10-11 October 2015
Prof Ted Garway-Heath FRCOphth MD (Moorfields)
A world authority on glaucoma and a specialist glaucoma and cataract surgeon, Garway-Heath
excels in early diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care. He sits on several European and
international scientific committees and enjoys seeing his research translate into benefits for his
patients. ‘Good feedback is one of the best professional rewards’, he says.
Prof Augusto Azuara-Blanco PhD FRCS(Ed) FRCOphth (Queen’s University and RVH)
Academic career focused in trying to improve patient care and investigating the efficacy, efficiency
and safety of new developments for eye diseases. He is chief investigator of an international
multicentre RCT comparing primary lens extraction versus laser iridotomy in patients with
angle-closure glaucoma and an UK-based multicentre diagnostic study evaluating automated
imaging technologies in glaucoma.
NIOS, PO Box 28, DROMORE, BT25 1YH www.nios.org.ukThe Programme NIOS Conference
10-11 October 2015
Lecture Programme FREE to NIOS Members
(includes Lectures, Exhibition and Morning Breaks)
(One CET point per lecture attended and 3 CET points per workshop attended)
Friday, 9 October 2015: Golf Saturday, 10 October 2015:
Saturday, 10 October 2015: 6.30 pm Drinks Reception
7.00 pm Charity Gala Dinner and Dancing
9.45 am Registration and EXHIBITION (tea/coffee on arrival)
Sunday, 11 October 2015:
10.00 am Lecture—Mr Barry Duncan
‘Professionalism -v- Commercialism’ 9.45 am Registration and EXHIBITION (tea/coffee on arrival)
11.00 am Workshop—Mr Barry Duncan 10.00 am Lecture—Prof Ted Garway-Heath
‘Dispensing to the Silver Surfer’ ‘Tonometry: Intraocular Pressure, Corneal
(running side by side Mr Ed Farrant’s Workshop) Biomechanics and Choice of Tonometer’
12.00 noon Morning tea, coffee and EXHIBITION 11.00 am Lecture—Prof Augusto Azuara-Blanco
‘Improving Outcomes in Glaucoma—An Evidence
12.30 pm Workshop—Mr Ed Farrant Base for the Role of Optometrists in Glaucoma Care’
‘Tales from Eye Casualty—
An Optometrist's Perspective’ 12.00 noon Morning tea, coffee and EXHIBITION
(running side by side Mr Barry Duncan’s Workshop)
12.30 pm Lecture—Prof Ted Garway-Heath
1.30 pm Lunch and EXHIBITION ‘The Role of Imaging in Managing Glaucoma’
Afternoon ECOS Centre—Charity Run, Walk or Cycle 1.30 pm Lunch and EXHIBITIONAccommodation Rates NIOS Conference
10-11 October 2015
Friday, 9 October 2015
To note:
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
4 years of age and under are FREE (includes accommodation and food).
No crèche facilities but Hotel will provide contacts for baby-sitting services.
Package A:
(Friday night bed and breakfast)
A1—Superior room = £120.00 per person sharing
A2—Standard room = £105.00 per person sharing
A3—Single Superior room = £155.00
A4—Single Standard room = £125.00
A5—Children (5-15 years) = £30.00 per child
A 4-course meal in either Gillies Bar & Grill or Fratelli Ristorante is available at a cost of £30.00 per person.
Children’s menu starts at £8.95 per child. Please book in advance with Hotel Reception.
NIOS, PO Box 28, DROMORE, BT25 1YH www.nios.org.ukAccommodation Rates NIOS Conference
10-11 October 2015
Saturday, 10 October 2015
Package B:
(Saturday lunch, bed, breakfast and Sunday lunch)
B1—Superior room = £120.00 per person sharing
B2—Standard room = £105.00 per person sharing
B3—Single Superior room = £155.00
B4—Single Standard room = £125.00
B5—Children (5-15 years) = £50.00 per child (includes Saturday lunch, high tea and Sunday lunch)
NIOS, PO Box 28, DROMORE, BT25 1YH www.nios.org.ukAccommodation Rates NIOS Conference
10-11 October 2015
Self-Catering Accommodation—Saturday Night Only
(does not include breakfast or use of leisure facilities)
Package C:
(Self-Catering—Saturday Night only)
C1—1-Bedroom Cottage = £90.00 Room only - sleeps 2 and can be twin or double; can have one cot or one camp bed
(£30.00 extra for camp bed if required).
C2—2-Bedroom Cottage = £180.00 Room only - sleeps up to 4 and either bedroom can be twin or double - can also
have camp bed or cot in the bedroom (£30.00 extra for camp bed if required).
C3—4-Bedroom Log Cabin = £350.00 Room only - has 4 double bedrooms (cannot be twin); cot can be put in each
bedroom with one camp bed in living room (£30.00 extra for camp bed if required).
C4—Children’s camp bed = £30.00 (cots are free).
NIOS, PO Box 28, DROMORE, BT25 1YH www.nios.org.ukFor information NIOS Conference
10-11 October 2015
Package D: Lectures only (Saturday and Sunday): £50.00 per day—Non Members (FREE to NIOS Members).
Package E: Charity Gala Dinner only: £25.00 per person (Dress: Formal - Black Tie).
The NIOS is delighted to support CBM (formerly known as Christian Blind Mission) as this year’s Charity.
CBM is an international Christian disability and development organisation improving the quality of life of people with
disabilities and those at risk of disability in some of the poorest communities of the world.
Please visit CBM’s website (www.cbmuk.org.uk) for further information.
NIOS, PO Box 28, DROMORE, BT25 1YH www.nios.org.ukFor information NIOS Conference
10-11 October 2015
Golf: Friday, 9 October 2015.
Please email Ronnie Glass at ronnieglass1@icloud.com for further information.
Spa: Treatments must be booked well in advance with the Hotel.
Contact details are: 028 2588 2550 or spa-reservations@galgorm.com.
To book: Booking Form attached.
NIOS, PO Box 28, DROMORE, BT25 1YH www.nios.org.ukBooking and Payment NIOS Conference
10-11 October 2015
Please complete and return your Booking Form,
along with your cheque made payable to ‘Northern Ireland Optometric Society’, to:
NIOS Secretary, PO Box 28, DROMORE, BT25 1YH.
Alternatively, you can make your payment online—
details are on the Booking Form.
Please email NIOS Secretary—lizgillespie.nios@btopenworld.com—if you have any queries.
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