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The article discusses the highlights of the second annual Vision Aid Overseas conference that was held in London, England on October 21, 2012. Topics on which the event focused are mentioned, including the effect and delivery of charitable eye care projects overseas. Professor David Thompson talked about innovation in optical education that can be applied to developmental settings. Doctor Imran Khan examined the nature of eye care delivery in Great Britain at the present time and in the future.

The article discusses the highlights of a roundtable debate between optical practitioners and general practitioners (GP) in London, England on June 16, 2011. It was concluded that both professions can work towards improvements in eye care services. Optometrist Katrina Venerus, however believed that James Kingsland did an excellent job as chair. Among the topics discussed were the ageing population and the need for new ways to help take pressure off hospital eye departments.

The article discusses the highlights of the Vision UK 200 Conference held at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Center in London, England in June 2009. The event, which was hosted by Vision 2020 and the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB), featured more than 50 presenters, speakers and panelists. Topics tackled include eye health services, dealing with preventable sight loss and eye care.

The article offers information on the School of Life Science's eye care seminar programme at Aston University, to be held on February 4, 2009 in Birmingham, England.

The article discusses the highlights of the UV and Eye Health Conference in Westminster in London, England in October 2008. The latest research and clinical breakthroughs in ultraviolet (UV) protection and ocular health was the focus of the conference. Peter Charlesworth of Replay Learning gave a talk on the patient's view of UV while Elaine Grisdale spoke on glare and visual comfort.