The Medical Ophthalmology Society UK (MOSUK) held its 26th annual meeting on 26 February 2025 at the International Students House in Great Portland Street, London.
Medical ophthalmology is a distinctive and holistic speciality that encompasses the investigation, diagnosis, and management of disorders affecting vision. MOSUK aims to foster synergistic practice between medicine and ophthalmology. Since its inaugural meeting in Birmingham in 1999, the society has hosted numerous annual meetings across the UK, providing a platform for knowledge exchange and professional collaboration.
The day commenced with a genitourinary medicine perspective on syphilis, offering a comprehensive overview of its epidemiology, clinical presentations, and treatment. The session highlighted the necessity of a multidisciplinary team (MDT) approach in managing this condition. This was followed by an ophthalmic perspective on syphilis, which effectively summarised its ocular manifestations and emphasised the importance of avoiding diagnostic momentum bias.
The meeting then transitioned to the topic of toxicity related to immunotherapy and targeted therapy in oncology. This critical issue was explored from both oncology and medical ophthalmology perspectives. The symposium underscored the significance of close collaboration between the two specialities in managing ocular immune-related adverse events whilst maintaining the use of checkpoint therapy under careful ophthalmological monitoring. Discussions highlighted the importance of systematic documentation of symptoms and signs, timely escalation, accurate ophthalmological diagnosis, and an MDT approach to prevent unnecessary therapy interruptions.
Following a lunch break, a series of diverse case presentations were delivered by individuals ranging from medical students to speciality trainees. These engaging and thought-provoking oral presentations showcased a variety of clinical challenges, with prizes awarded to the winner and runner-up for their outstanding presentations.
The event concluded with the MOSUK Annual Guest Lecture, titled ‘AMD: Where are we now and what does the future hold for the patient and treating ophthalmologist?’ This insightful lecture, delivered by Professor Adnan Tufail, explored risk factors and current management strategies for age-related macular degeneration whilst exploring ongoing research and potential future treatment approaches that could revolutionise patient care.
In summary, the 26th Annual Meeting of MOSUK was a resounding success. It brought together professionals at various stages of their careers, facilitating meaningful discussions and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration in the field of medical ophthalmology. The society looks forward to welcoming guests to their 27th annual meeting in Liverpool in 2026.
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This year’s theme, ‘In with the new, but not quite out with the old’, was vividly brought to life by a host of speakers, symbolically represented by a retro-futurist mural in the style of Robert McCall, setting the tone for a day of exploring both emergent and enduring challenges in the field.
The programme balanced discussions of contemporary advancements with persistent clinical concerns. After the customary introduction summarising the history of medical ophthalmology / ophthalmic medicine and the eye-systemic axis, the morning symposia exemplified this duality. The first session, tackling syphilis – a disease with a long history but ongoing relevance – underscored the importance of continued vigilance and updated understanding of older diseases.
In the second section of the day, I presented an overview of the ocular manifestations of these modern treatments, highlighting the evolving challenges in medical ophthalmology and the rapid speed of progress in both treating cancer and treating the complications of cancer treatments.
The afternoon session featured a cornucopia of quick-fire presentations, and huge congratulations to the winner and runner-up: Dr A Lloyd and Dr N Mansoor-Ali, respectively.
As always, MOSUK strives to capture the dynamic interplay between established and emerging issues in medical ophthalmology. The themes of retro-futurism, coupled with the programme’s content, provided the backdrop for a meeting that looked both to the future and to the lessons of the past. The meeting is part of a double-bill which includes the UK NeuroOphthalmology meeting (UKNOS) the next day in the same venue, and we jointly look forward to welcoming you to Liverpool in 2026. Thanks once again to all the speakers, delegates, sponsors, venue staff, and Lindy Gee for her work in organising this meeting
