CET-approved CPD event

Thames Valley Insights Symposium 2026

A full day of CPD-accredited learning for optometrists, dispensing opticians and GPs — exploring the future of primary eye care through expert presentations, live demonstrations and peer workshops.

Date: 5 October 2026
Venue: Dorney Lake, Windsor
Timing: 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Chaired by Mr Sundeep Kheterpal, Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon

About the symposium

Connect. Learn. Advance eye care.

Thames Valley Insights 2026 brings together primary eye care professionals from across the region for a day of presentations, demonstrations and collaborative workshops. Hear expert faculty on artificial intelligence in clinical practice, advances in genetics and diagnostics, high-technology dispensing and remote care — then explore the latest innovations from our industry exhibitors.

CPD-accredited learning

A full-day scientific programme with a certificate of attendance provided to all delegates.

Live demonstrations

Hands-on technology exhibitions and live diagnostic device showcases throughout the day, with industry specialists on hand during every break.

Peer collaboration

Interactive workshops and roundtables where colleagues discuss real clinical, ethical and strategic challenges facing modern practice.

Programme overview

Four sessions across one day

A structured day of scientific sessions and interactive workshops, with breaks for demonstrations, exhibitions and networking.

Session 19:30 AM

AI in Optometry & Ophthalmology

Chaired by Mr Sundeep Kheterpal & Mrs Purvi Gala

Ambient listening in the consultation
AI-powered image analysis
Patient AI interactions & triage
Practice & financial analytics

Session 211:50 AM

Genetics, Stem Cells & Diagnostics

Chaired by Mr Neruban Kumaran

Stem cell therapy
The ocular biome
Biochemical & blood biomarkers
Neuro-ocular imaging

Session 31:45 PM

High-Tech Eye Care & Digital Solutions

Chaired by Dr Keyur Patel

Virtual reality in refraction
Remote consultations & teleoptometry
Auto-refraction & wavefront technology
Spectacle dispensing innovation

Session 44:00 PM

Interactive Peer Group Workshop

Complex case scenarios
Ethical dilemmas in practice
Strategic discussions
Peer collaboration

Session chairs

Meet the session chairs

Session 1 Chairs

Mr Sundeep Kheterpal

FRCOphth

Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon, Windsor Eye Clinic

Trained at Cambridge and Oxford with fellowships from the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, Royal College of Surgeons and American Academy of Ophthalmology. Special interests in refractive and cataract surgery, retina and macular degeneration. Co-chaired with Mrs Purvi Gala.

Professional profile

Session 2 Chair

Mr Neruban Kumaran

BSc MBBS PhD FRCOphth

Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon

Consultant at Epsom & St Helier Hospitals specialising in vitreoretinal surgery, medical retina and cataract. Awarded a PhD from University College London and has led pioneering retinal gene therapy programmes for inherited retinal disease.

Professional profile

Session 3 Chair

Dr Keyur Patel

BSc OD DipTP(IP) DipGlauc FAAO FCOptom

Optometrist, TK&S Optometrists

Graduated in optometry from City University and earned a Doctor of Optometry in the USA. Holds diplomas in glaucoma and independent prescribing, enabling him to manage many eye conditions without onward referral to hospital.

Professional profile

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Sponsors & exhibitors

With thanks to our partners

Meet these companies at the technology exhibition throughout the day.

Venue

Dorney Lake, Windsor

A calm, accessible setting on the edge of Windsor, with ample parking and open exhibition space for delegates to explore throughout the day.

Location: Dorney Lake, Windsor, Berkshire
Timings: Registration & Coffee 9:00 AM · Programme 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Refreshments: Coffee on arrival, lunch and refreshment breaks provided

Visit dorneylake.co.uk

Calm, misty morning view across Dorney Lake near Windsor

Registration

Register for Thames Valley Insights 2026

Places are limited — Mon 5 Oct 2026 at Dorney Lake, Windsor. Book your ticket securely on Eventbrite.

Registration is free to Qualified Optometrists, Dispensing Opticians and General Practitioners.

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CET-approved CPD event · Certificate of attendance provided