What is new in eye diseases

Patient Engagement Day

Saturday 17th October 2026

Assembly Buildings, Belfast

10.30 – 11.00 Registration and Tea/Coffee

11.00 - 11.05 Welcome: Professor Tunde Peto

11.05 - 11.20 What is new in the treatment of retinal diseases? Macular Clinic staff, Professor Tunde Peto, Belfast, NI

11.20 – 11.30 RNIB – What is new in NI? Elaine Manson, Community Social Action Manager, NI

11.30 - 11.40 Diabetes UK – What is new in NI? Suzy Hull, Healthcare Engagement Manager, NI

11.40 – 11.50 Guide Dogs – What is new in NI?

11.50 – 12.00 iREACH – a new opportunity in patient engagement

12.00 - 12.10 What is new in Macular Society Research? Margaret Gallagher, Senior Community Engagement Manager, NI

12.10 - 12.25 Q & A session

12.25 – 13.15 LUNCH

13.15 - 14.15 Group Sessions/ Group discussion Other retinal diseases workshop led by Prof Tunde Peto Burning questions in research tables Prof Julie Silvestri – IRD-s

14.15 -14.30 Discussion and close

To register please this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/patient-engagement-day-2026-tickets-1985568642259?aff=oddtdtcreator