Following the successful continuation of the Arena at ESCRS 2025 in Copenhagen, this year’s Congress will feature another innovative concept, incorporating the long history of the British Parliament. Don’t miss the ESCRS Arena Parliament Westminster!
The Programme will run from Saturday through to Monday, starting each day with the successful “Surgical Pearls”. The Parliament Westminster will also feature the popular Arena Debates and Discussion Forums.
Arena Debate
Step into the ESCRS Arena for a dynamic, UK Parliament-inspired debate format where experts defend opposing viewpoints on some of the most controversial topics in ophthalmology. Through evidence-based arguments, rebuttals, audience interaction, and live voting, participants will explore different perspectives and challenge conventional thinking in a lively and engaging setting.
Arena Forum
The Arena Forum is an interactive discussion platform bringing together leading experts to exchange ideas, share experiences, and debate current challenges in ophthalmology. Guided by experienced moderators, the sessions encourage audience participation and open dialogue, creating a space for meaningful conversations and practical take-home messages.
Surgical Pearls
Discover how expert surgeons approach key surgical steps in this fast-paced, video-based session. Through a series of short, narrated videos, presenters share practical techniques, tips, and real-world solutions drawn from everyday clinical practice. Each segment is followed by a focused discussion, offering participants valuable insights they can immediately apply in their own surgical practice.
YOFS Arena
Join the next generation of ophthalmic leaders in this interactive session designed for young ophthalmologists. Featuring expert insights, audience engagement, and open discussion, the YOFS Arena offers a unique opportunity to exchange ideas, build connections, and explore the future of ophthalmology
| Saturday, 12 September | |
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| 08:30 – 09:10 | Surgical Pearls – Session 1 |
| 09:45 – 10:25 | Surgical Pearls – Session 1 |
| 11:00 – 11:45 | YOFS Arena – Sustainability Arena |
| 14:00- 15:00 | Arena Debate – This House prefers mini-monovision over multifocality in presbyopia cataract surgery |
| 15:30 – 16:10 | Arena Forum – Session 1: Complication Solutions in Cornea |
| 16:45 – 17:45 | Arena Debate – This House believes Monofocal+ should be the default standard of care in routine cataract surgery |
| Sunday, 13 September | |
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| 08:30 – 09:10 | Surgical Pearls – Session 3 |
| 09:45 – 10:25 | Surgical Pearls – Session 4 |
| 14:15 – 15:15 | Arena Debate – This House believes that in presbyopes under 55, refractive lens exchange should be preferred over corneal laser solutions for functional vision |
| 15:45 – 16:25 | Arena Forum – Session 2: Complication Solutions in Refractive |
| Monday, 14 September | |
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| 08:30 – 09:10 | Surgical Pearls – Session 5 |
| 09:45 – 10:25 | Surgical Pearls – Session 6 |
| 14:15 – 15:15 | Arena Debate – This House believes AI or IOL adjustability will outplan the surgeon in IOL power calculation within five years |
| 15:45 – 16:25 | Arena Forum – Session 3: Complication Solution in Cataract Surgery |