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30 Years of Vision: Crafting the Next Decade

For 30 years, Centre for Sight has helped shape how premium eye care is delivered, clinically, technologically and culturally.

As ophthalmology enters a period of rapid change, this milestone is an opportunity to pause, reflect and ask better questions:

What should premium eye care look like in the decade ahead?

How do we embrace innovation while preserving trust, quality and purpose?

Date: Friday 5th June 2026
Time: 9am – 6pm
Venue: Alexander House Hotel & Utopia Spa, Crawley, RH10 4QD

A Moment to Reflect. A Chance to Shape What Comes Next.

Thank you for confirming your involvement in the Centre for Sight 30th Anniversary Celebration.

This gathering brings together ophthalmologists, surgeons, clinical leaders and industry innovators who care deeply about the future of eye care, not just the next technique or technology, but the systems, values and decisions that will define the years ahead.

Speakers

We are proud to welcome an international faculty of distinguished clinicians, innovators and thought leaders who will join Mr Sheraz Daya and Marcela Espinosa to share insights, experience and perspectives on shaping the future of eye care.
A woman with straight blonde hair and a white button-up shirt smiles at the camera. Celebrating 30 years, she wears a pearl necklace and stands in front of a blurred background with large windows.

Amanda Carones

Founder of Ophthalpreneurs

A man with wavy dark hair, who appears to be in his 30 years, wears a white dress shirt and blue patterned tie, standing indoors and looking at the camera with a slight smile. The softly blurred background hints at yellow and orange tones.

Andrea Russo

Founder at Italian Refractory Group

A middle-aged man with gray hair wearing a dark suit, white shirt, and purple tie is smiling. With 30 years of experience, he stands confidently in front of large glass windows in a modern office setting.

Arthur Cummings

Vision Correction Surgeon

A smiling woman with straight blonde hair and bangs, wearing a white blazer over a black top, sits at a table with her hands folded. Celebrating 30 years, white orchids and green leaves are visible in the background.

Aylin Kiliç

Professor Refractive

and Cataract Surgeon

A man with brown hair and a beard, appearing to be in his 30 years, wearing a dark blue suit, light blue shirt, and blue tie, smiles while standing against a plain light gray background.

David Shahnazaryan

Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon

A smiling person, celebrating 30 Years in healthcare, wears a burgundy scrub top and a dark surgical cap with blue dots, standing against a plain white background.

Erik Mertens

Founder of

Medipolis Private Clinic

A middle-aged man with short, curly dark hair and blue eyes, wearing blue medical scrubs, smiles slightly and poses against a blue background, reflecting his 30 years of experience in the medical field.

Francesco Carones

Medical Director and Chairman of Advalia Vision

A man with a short beard and mustache, wearing navy blue scrubs, poses for a portrait in an indoor setting with blurred office equipment in the background, reflecting over 30 years of experience.

Ivan Gabric

Medical Director of Svjetlost Eye Clinic

A man in a dark suit and patterned tie stands against a plain light-colored wall, smiling slightly with one hand in his pocket, reflecting confidence built over 30 years.

Julian Stevens

Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon

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Kashif Qureshi

Consultant Ophthalmologist

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Margaret Da Costa

Operations Director at Centre for Sight

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Mayank Nanavaty

Consultant Ophthalmologist

A man with long gray hair tied back, wearing a blue suit, white shirt, and light blue patterned tie, stands in front of a plain white background, looking at the camera with a slight smile that reflects his 30 years of experience.

Michael Mrochen

Co-Founder of Allotex

A man in medical scrubs and a light blue surgical cap, celebrating 30 years in healthcare, smiles at the camera against a plain, light gray background.

Milind Pande

Founder of CustomLens AI

A woman with dark hair tied back, wearing a maroon blouse and black vest, stands smiling with her arms crossed against a plain light gray background, reflecting the confidence that comes from over 30 years of experience.

Pei-Fen Lin

Vision Correction Surgeon

A smiling man with a bald head and trimmed beard wearing purple medical scrubs with a "Centre for Sight" logo on the chest, celebrating 30 Years of excellence, stands against a plain light background.

Saj Khan

Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon

A woman with shoulder-length blonde hair, wearing a white top, pearl necklace, and gold hoop earrings, smiles confidently at the camera against a plain gray background, radiating the poise and elegance of her 30 years.

Susan MacDonald

EyeCorps Inc

The Day's Agenda

Please note, we are in the process of finalising this schedule whilst we have confirmations from speakers.

Coffee on arrival.

09:30-09:35 – Introductions and welcome by Margaret Da Costa 

09:35-09:42 – Overview of the day and introductions by Saj Khan

Centre for Sight – Perspective of trainee and colleague  |   Saj Khan

Moderators:  Andrew Webb and Saj Khan

Panelists: Arthur Cummings, Erik Mertens, Sheraz Daya and Marcela Espinosa

The Centre for Sight Story by Sheraz Daya

Evolution and changes in care provision over 30 years – demographics, procedures and technologies

Challenges then and now, Defining moments, Lessons learnt and advice to others, Future concerns

  • Coffee & refreshments provided by sponsor.
  • Informal continuation of discussions

Moderators: Arthur Cummings & Andrew Webb

Panelists: Erik Mertens, Mayank Nanavaty, Sheraz Daya, Amanda Carones, Aylin Kiliç

Topics: 

  • The value of Industry Collaboration and key opinion roles
  • Models of eye care provision – different strokes for different folks
  • Why models like CFS are sustainable long term
  • What patients expect from a premium eye clinic today
  • Value of AI

Moderators: Julian Stevens and Erik Mertens

Panelists: Andrea Russo, Mayank Nanavaty, Milind Pande, Aylin Kiliç, David Shahnazaryan

11:15-11:22       Diagnostics   |  Andrea Russo

11:22- 11:29      Excimer lasers  |   Michael Mrochen

11:29-11:36       Femtosecond Lasers (Cataract & Lasik) |  Francesco Carones

11:36-11:42       Evolution of KLEX – Energy & Scatter  |  Ivan Gabric

11:42-11:49       Lens replacement and cataract Surgery  |  Mayank Nanavaty

11:49-11:56       The role of the Light Adjustable Lens  |  TBC

11:56-12:03       New Technologies Refractive Surgery (solo)  |   Erik Mertens

12:03-12:10       Additive Corneal Technologies |  Aylin Kiliç

12:10-12:17       2 RT and Low Light Therapy  |   Kashif Qureshi                   

12:17-12:25       21st Century Glaucoma |   TBC  

Buffet lunch provided by our sponsor.

By Amanda Carones & Francesco Carones

Panelists: Andrea Russo, Arthur Cummings, Erik Mertens, Margaret Da Costa, Andrew Webb

EDUCATION

  • Culture
  • value of business education?
  • Technician and ancillary personnel education
  • Defining quality & Patient experience

Moderators: Arthur Cummings and Pei-Fen Lin

Panelists: Andrea Russo, Milind Pande,  Amanda Carones, Michael Mrochen

14:30 – 14:37    AI – overview and influence in Ophthalmology  |  Pei-Fen Lin

14:40-14:47       AI – workflows decision making   |    Milind Pande

14:47-14:54       AI – Influencing Clinical decisions |  Andrea Russo

14:54-15:01       AI – in our practice  |  Arthur Cummings           

15:01-15:08       Innovation |   Michael Mrochen

15:08 – 15:15    Telemedicine: IMVIS, Sensors and Kiosks  |   Sheraz Daya

Refreshments provided by sponsor.

Moderators: Susan MacDonald, TBC

Panelists: Aylin Kilic, TBC

16:00- 16:07      The Developing World   |   Susan MacDonald

16:07-16:14       The Value of Sustainable Practice  |  David Shahnazaryan      

16:14-16:21      TBC

16:21-16:27      TBC

16:27-16:34      TBC

16:34- 16:42     Lifelong Learning and Wellness |   Milind Pande

16:42-17:00      DISCUSSION

Themes:

  • Reflections on insights from the day
  • How Centre for Sight will lead in the the next decade

Provided by our sponsor.

(By invitation only)

Important Information

To ensure the programme runs smoothly and delivers maximum value to all attendees, we kindly ask all speakers to submit their final presentations by Wednesday 30 April 2026.

Presentations should be rehearsed to the allocated speaking time and strictly adhere to the time assigned for your session. This is essential to maintain the flow of the day and to respect fellow speakers and audience members.

Please upload your presentation to your designated Dropbox folder (link found in your speaker confirmation letter), or alternatively email it to [email protected], no later than the date above.

If you have any questions regarding content, format or timing, or anticipate any difficulty meeting this deadline, please contact the events team as early as possible.

Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us deliver a high-quality, well-paced and educational programme

To ensure the programme and associated materials are delivered to the highest standard, we kindly ask all sponsors to upload their required artwork and branding assets by Tuesday 31 March 2026.

Please ensure that all submitted materials are provided in high-resolution format and adhere to the specifications outlined in your sponsorship package. This will allow sufficient time for inclusion within the printed programme, signage and digital materials.

As this event is educational in nature and brings together senior clinicians and industry leaders, we ask that all branding, exhibition materials and any associated content remain aligned with the professional ethos of the day.

All artwork should be uploaded to your designated Dropbox folder (link included in your sponsorship confirmation letter), or alternatively emailed to [email protected], no later than the date above.

Detailed information regarding exhibitor logistics, including stand set-up timings and access arrangements, will be issued in the coming weeks.

If you have any questions regarding format, specifications, or timelines, or anticipate any difficulty meeting this deadline, please contact the events team at your earliest convenience.

Thank you for your cooperation and for supporting us in delivering a high-quality and professionally curated event.

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