Centre for Sight marked its 30th anniversary by convening some of the world's leading ophthalmologists, surgeons, innovators and entrepreneurs for a specialist conference examining the future of vision care.

The one-day event, titled "30 Years of Vision: Crafting the Next Decade," was held at Alexander House Hotel in West Sussex, UK, and brought together international experts to reflect on three decades of advances in ophthalmology while exploring emerging technologies expected to shape the next era of patient care.

Founded in 1996 by consultant ophthalmic surgeon Sheraz M. Daya, Centre for Sight has established itself as one of the UK's leading providers of refractive, cataract and complex eye care. The anniversary conference highlighted the role of technological innovation in transforming ophthalmology, with discussions centered on artificial intelligence, advanced diagnostics, laser technologies and evolving care delivery models.

"Over the past 30 years ophthalmology has seen remarkable transformation driven by technology, research and the dedication of clinicians committed to improving vision and quality of life," said Dr. Daya, medical director and founder of Centre for Sight. "This conference is an opportunity to reflect on that journey, share insights with colleagues and look ahead to the innovations that will define the next decade of patient care."

Among the conference's featured sessions was "Technologies That Influence Change," an extended panel discussion featuring internationally recognized key opinion leaders Arthur Cummings, Erik Mertens, Andrew Webb and Aylin Kiliç. The panel examined advances that have reshaped refractive and cataract surgery over the past three decades, including developments in diagnostics, femtosecond laser platforms and surgical planning technologies. Speakers also discussed the expanding role of artificial intelligence and advanced imaging tools in supporting clinical decision-making and improving surgical outcomes.

The program also included "Ophthalpreneurs Session – What's Missing?," led by Amanda Carones and Francesco Carones. The discussion explored unmet needs across patient experience, technology development and practice management, while examining how ophthalmologists can play a greater role in driving innovation within and beyond clinical practice.

A forward-looking session, "Influences Over the Next 10 Years," featured international experts including Milind Pande, Michael Mrochen, Pei-Fen Lin and Andrea Russo. Panelists discussed the growing influence of AI, private equity investment in healthcare, changing patient expectations and the impact of increasing life expectancy on future demand for vision correction and cataract procedures.

The anniversary celebrations concluded with a black-tie gala dinner featuring remarks from television presenter, author and campaigner Katie Piper. Ms. Piper, founder of the Katie Piper Foundation, has previously received treatment at Centre for Sight following injuries sustained in an acid attack.