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8 October 2025

Clinical Conference 2025 in Finland

Finlandia Hall in Helsinki - 09.00–16:20 (EEST)
(In Person and Online)

This conference has successfully ended – we look forward to seeing you again next year.

Join us at Finlandia Hall in Helsinki, as we once again gather eye care professionals and optometry students for the largest eye care event of the year in Finland: Clinical Conference 2025.

All sessions will be held in Finnish unless stated otherwise.

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Clinical Conference brings together leading experts, hands-on training, relevant learning, and plenty of opportunity to grow your network – all to support you with the expertise you need to deliver excellent clinical care to your customers.

It doesn’t matter if you’re an experienced professional or new to eye care; at Clinical Conference, you can tailor your own conference programme based on what you want to learn, and how you prefer to learn.

Don’t miss out on this year’s conference! Join us in person or online and get ready for a full day of high-quality learning as we advance clinical excellence and prepare for the future together.

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Kirsi Heino
Clinical Conference 2024 luennoitsija
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Tuomo
Clinical Solutions Specialist at Topcon

Programme

Filter:
9:00
Main track
Registration & Exhibition
9:00 - 10:00
10:00
Main track
Opening
10:00 - 10:15
Available Online
Parallel track
The Future of Optometry in Finland
10:15 - 11:00
Optometrist
Available Online
11:00
Parallel track
Enhancing Glaucoma Detection with OCT
11:00 - 12:00
Optometrist
Available Online
12:00
Main track
Exhibition & Lunch
12:00 - 13:15
Available Online

The Future of Optometry in Finland

Join us as Panu Tast returns to the stage to explain the current landscape for optometrists and the implications of the removal of §16 of Act on Health Care Professionals.

What does this mean for the rights and responsibilities of optometrists, and most importantly, for your practical work and person-centred care?

Speakers

CEO
Finnish Association of Vision and Eyecare 
Available Online

Enhancing Glaucoma Detection with OCT

This session explores the diagnosis of glaucoma and the added value of optical coherence tomography (OCT).

You’ll gain insights into how OCT enhances glaucoma diagnostics and monitoring, with case examples illustrating its practical applications.

The session also addresses the complexities of diagnosing glaucoma and the importance of comprehensive examinations to support informed clinical decisions.

Speakers

Consultant Ophthalmologist, MD, PhD I Glaucoma & Cataract Surgeon
Päijät-Häme Central Hospital, ophthalmology department, Lahti, Finland
Available Online

Tailored Vision Management for AMD Patients

Delve into the complexities of prescribing glasses for patients with age-related macular degeneration in this session which addresses strategies for examination and ensuring optimal visual correction for these patients.

The session includes practical examples to illustrate best practices, common challenges, and effective solutions in this area.

Available Online

Optical Solutions for Kids

In this interactive and case-based session, we’ll discuss contact lenses and glasses solutions for kids.

For each case, you’ll have the opportunity to share your opinion by selecting the best solution from several options. A panel of experts will then discuss the case, offering their insights and preferred approaches. This format creates a dynamic learning experience, with feedback from both the panel and your peers.

The session is organised and hosted by
CooperVision, HOYA and Specsavers

Available Online

Shared Care in Cataract Management

In this session, we invite a cataract surgeon and an optometrist on stage to discuss shared care in cataract detection, patient education and post-surgery assessments.

Understand the benefits of expanding shared care in managing cataract patients, including improved patient outcomes and more efficient care pathways.

Mohamed Geneid

Consultant Ophthalmologist, MD, PhD I Glaucoma & Cataract Surgeon
Päijät-Häme Central Hospital, ophthalmology department, Lahti, Finland

Mohamed Geneid, MD, PhD, is a consultant ophthalmologist with subspecialty expertise in glaucoma and surgical focus on both cataract and glaucoma procedures.

He began his ophthalmology career in 2009 and earned his PhD from Oulu University, Finland. Dr. Geneid currently practices at Päijät-Häme Central Hospital in Lahti, Finland, and in the private sector. He has participated in numerous international conferences as a speaker and presenter and has published peer-reviewed research in glaucoma and retinal imaging. Dr. Geneid is committed to advancing glaucoma care through both clinical practice and research.

Follow Dr. Mohamed Geneid on YouTube: Dr. Mohamed Geneid Eye Surgery – YouTube

Upcoming talks

Panu Tast

CEO
Finnish Association of Vision and Eyecare 

Panu Tast is a seasoned CEO and lobbyist with extensive experience in the optics industry, healthcare, and payment services. He holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in business administration with a specialisation in media management and is a licensed optometrist in Finland. For the past fourteen years, he has led the Finnish Association of Vision and Eyecare (NÄE) as CEO, playing a pivotal role in advancing the field. Panu’s expertise and leadership have made a significant impact on the industry, establishing him as a respected authority in vision and eye care.

Upcoming talks

Speakers

Get to know the speakers of this year’s programme – and stay tuned for more speakers to come.

  • Mohamed Geneid

    Consultant Ophthalmologist, MD, PhD I Glaucoma & Cataract Surgeon
    Päijät-Häme Central Hospital, ophthalmology department, Lahti, Finland

  • Panu Tast

    CEO
    Finnish Association of Vision and Eyecare 

Mohamed Geneid

Consultant Ophthalmologist, MD, PhD I Glaucoma & Cataract Surgeon
Päijät-Häme Central Hospital, ophthalmology department, Lahti, Finland

Mohamed Geneid, MD, PhD, is a consultant ophthalmologist with subspecialty expertise in glaucoma and surgical focus on both cataract and glaucoma procedures.

He began his ophthalmology career in 2009 and earned his PhD from Oulu University, Finland. Dr. Geneid currently practices at Päijät-Häme Central Hospital in Lahti, Finland, and in the private sector. He has participated in numerous international conferences as a speaker and presenter and has published peer-reviewed research in glaucoma and retinal imaging. Dr. Geneid is committed to advancing glaucoma care through both clinical practice and research.

Follow Dr. Mohamed Geneid on YouTube: Dr. Mohamed Geneid Eye Surgery – YouTube

Upcoming talks

Panu Tast

CEO
Finnish Association of Vision and Eyecare 

Panu Tast is a seasoned CEO and lobbyist with extensive experience in the optics industry, healthcare, and payment services. He holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in business administration with a specialisation in media management and is a licensed optometrist in Finland. For the past fourteen years, he has led the Finnish Association of Vision and Eyecare (NÄE) as CEO, playing a pivotal role in advancing the field. Panu’s expertise and leadership have made a significant impact on the industry, establishing him as a respected authority in vision and eye care.

Upcoming talks

View the sessions from Clinical Conference 2024

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