Venue
IET Birmingham: Austin Court
14-15 January 2027 | Birmingham
Birmingham Neuro-Ophthalmology Course
The Birmingham Neuro-ophthalmology Course aim to provide a practical guide to neuro-ophthalmology for ophthalmologists, neurologists, medical doctors, specialty trainees, orthoptists and optometrists of all grades. The aim of the afferent course is to review the physiology and the pathology of optic nerve disorders spanning from papilloedema to common and rare optic neuropathies. The efferent course will address the physiology and the pathology of eye movements and provide an overview of challenging conditions such as myasthenia gravis, multiple cranial nerve palsies, nystagmus, infranuclear and supranuclear disorders. An overview of essential imaging modalities including OCT and neuroimaging will be provided.
Course Information For Prospective Attendees
The course programme is suitable for those preparing for exams or refreshing their neuro-ophthalmology knowledge. The course faculty are recognised experts in their fields and will provide a comprehensive review of their subjects.
Who Should Attend
Ideal for ophthalmologists, neurologists, medical doctors, specialty trainees, orthoptists and optometrists of all grades who want structured neuro-ophthalmology education, practical clinical updates, and focused revision for postgraduate exams.
The faculty
The faculty are experienced clinicians specialising in neuro-ophthalmology, orthoptics and neuroradiology.
Afferent Course Speakers
- 01Miss Lidia Alvarez
- 02Professor Denize Atan
- 03Miss Ruchika Batra
- 04Miss Gabriele Berman
- 05Mr Richard Blanch
- 06Mr Mike Burdon
- 07Professor Swarupsinh Chavda
- 08Mr Ajay Patil
- 09Professor Richard Blanch
Efferent Course Speakers
- 01Miss Lidia Alvarez
- 02Mr James Benzimra
- 03Mr Mike Burdon
- 04Miss Claire Hazell
- 05Mr Andrew Jacks
- 06Miss Rasha Mosleh
- 07Mr Satheesh Ramalingam
Provisional schedule
The Birmingham Afferent Course
Thursday 14th January 2027
08:30
Registration
08:50
Welcome
09:00
Doctor...I can't see
Mike Burdon
09:20
An approach to optic neuropathies
Ruchika Batra
10:00
OCT in afferent disease
Richard Blanch
10:30
Refreshments
11:00
NAION
Gabriele Berman
11:30
AION
Ajay Patil
12:00
Neuro-imaging of the visual pathway
Swarup Chavda and Ruchika Batra
12:45
Lunch
13:45
Papilloedema
Denize Atan
14:30
Optic Neuritis, MOGAD and NMOSD
Mike Burdon
15:15
Update on new MS criteria
Ajay Patil
15:30
Refreshments
16:00
Inherited optic neuropathies
Lidia Alvarez
16:30
Non-organic visual loss
Mike Burdon
17:00
Questions and close
The Birmingham Efferent Course
Friday 15th January 2027
08:30
Registration
08:50
Welcome
09:00
Eye Movements
Mike Burdon
09:30
Eye movement assessment
Mike Burdon
10:00
Double vision - how to get the most from your orthoptic report
Claire Hazell
10:30
Refreshments
11:00
Neuro-imaging of the efferent pathway
Satheesh Ramalingam and Lidia Alvarez
11:45
Myasthenia Gravis
Rasha Mosleh
12:15
Lunch
13:15
Causes of double vision
Mike Burdon
13:45
Supranuclear disorders of eye movements
Mike Burdon
14:15
Infranuclear disorders of eye movements
James Benzimra
14:45
Refreshments
15:15
Pupils
Andrew Jacks
15:45
Nystagmus
James Benzimra
16:15
Multiple cranial nerve palsies
Andrew Jacks
16:45
Questions and close
Course fees and combined discounted rates
Rates are listed by attendee category for each course day and for combined booking.
Single Day Rate
Afferent Course
Consultants and non-consultant grade doctors£230
Other healthcare professionals (nursing/orthoptists etc)£160
Trainees£160
Single Day Rate
Efferent Course
Consultants and non-consultant grade doctors£230
Healthcare professionals (nursing/orthoptists etc)£160
Trainees£160
Best Value
Combined Discounted Rate
Consultants and non-consultant grade doctors£420
Other healthcare professionals (nursing/orthoptists etc)£280
Trainees£280
Feedback from previous attendees
Excellent course
The best neuro-ophthalmology course I have attended
The faculty were superb
I am attending for the third time because it is so useful
You have made a difficult subject very practical and accessible
Excellent course
The best neuro-ophthalmology course I have attended
The faculty were superb
I am attending for the third time because it is so useful
You have made a difficult subject very practical and accessible
Booking and Enquiries
Reserve your place for January 2027
To book, please use the course booking link below. If you need further information, or have specific dietary requirements or allergies, please email neuroophthcourse.bham@gmail.com.