BCLA Webinar: Diagnosing and managing corneal contact lens complications

The aim of this webinar is to raise awareness of the different complications which can occur from all types of contact lens use. This will cover the severity and management of highlighted cases. The emphasis will be on clinical acumen and clues within the history and presentation. The access to appropriate care along with the importance of medical advice surgical care will be discussed. There will be opportunity for interaction via polling and time for questions. As a corneal specialist, I will raise points noted from our experience in BMEC with seeing issues related to CL wear. 

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DATE & TIME
Tuesday 9 September 2025 at 19:00 - 20:00

HOW TO REGISTER*

• Log into your BCLA account or create a profile
• Navigate to the 'Events' tab
• Select '9 September 2025 - Webinar'
• Click 'Register'
• Click 'Check Out & Register' to add the item to your basket and check out your zero cost purchase

HOW TO ACCESS THE WEBINAR ONLINE
A Zoom link will be sent via email.

CPD
CPD ref C-113075 .  A CPD certificate will be sent to attendees who:
a) Attend the webinar for the full duration (60 minutes).
b) Answer all live polling questions.
CPD certificates will be emailed within 10 days of the live webinar to all attendees who fulfil the above criteria.  In addition, webinar certificates will not be sent after 6 months of the webinar taking place.

SPEAKER 
Mr Ankur Barua is the Corneal Lead at Birmingham Midland Eye Centre. He also has a honorary position at Birmingham Children's Hospital. He undertook an advanced fellowship at QVH, East Grinstead, dual periods of specialist training in cornea and glaucoma, and specialist training in the NW deanery. Mr Barua also is involved in teaching, and refractive
and specialist corneal private practice.

Ocular surface disease management plays a large role in his practice. He holds a MA in medical law and ethics and a PGDip, and is involved in multiple publications, guidance developments, conferences and events.

Any questions or problems registering for the webinar, please email events@bcla.org.uk. 

*By registering for the webinar you are agreeing to receiving email communications relating directly to this webinar and to receiving your CPD certificate post event (if applicable).