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22 September 2026
09.00-16.50 (CET)
Clarion the HUB in Oslo

Clinical Conference 2026 in Norway

Join us at Clarion the HUB in Oslo, as we once again gather eye care professionals and optometry students for the eye care event of the year in Norway: Clinical Conference 2026.

The programme will be held in Norwegian unless stated otherwise. For Optical Dispensers working at Specsavers, we offer a dedicated track tailored specifically for you.

 

Ready to elevate your expertise?

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

It doesn’t matter if you’re an experienced professional or new to eye care; the programme offers a variety of topics and cases. You can also explore the interactive exhibition, where you can actively participate in live demonstrations, meaningful conversations with experts, and discover new tools and approaches for your everyday practice.

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 raise the industry standards together.

Programme

Fueled by insights and fostering the growth of optometrists everywhere, Clinical Conference is the largest eye care event in Northern Europe

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9:00
Main track
Registration & Exhibition Opening
9:00 - 10:00
10:00
Main track
Opening
10:00 - 10:10
Available Online
Main track
Experts in Total Eye Care
10:10 - 11:00
Available Online
11:00
Main track
Exhibition & Coffee break
11:00 - 11:30
Parallel track
Therapeutic Optometry in Anterior Eye Care
11:30 - 12:15
Optometrist
Available Online
Parallel track
Lens Design Mastery: From Fundamentals to Smart Selection
11:30 - 12:30
Optical Dispenser
12:00
Parallel track
Latest Research on Photobiomodulation for Dry AMD
12:15 - 13:00
Optometrist
Available Online
Parallel track
VDT
12:30 - 13:00
Optical Dispenser
Available Online

Experts in Total Eye Care

In this session Trine Johnsen, Head of Professional Advancement at Specsavers Norway, will host an interview session with Paul Morris, Director of Professional Advancement (Specsavers UK), and Erik Robertstad from the collaborative group working to enable optometrists to use therapeutic drugs in Norway.

The session explores the journey towards prescribing rights for optometrists, lessons learned from the UK experience, and what similar changes could mean for Norwegian optometrists in the future. Attendees will also get an update on the current status in Norway and how optometrists can start preparing today. Erik has previously said that “this is a change that will lead to increased patient safety, faster and better patient care, and improved eye care services in Norway.”

Available Online

Therapeutic Optometry in Anterior Eye Care

Boost your confidence in managing anterior eye conditions. Through key symptoms and real-life cases, this session explores how optometrists in the UK diagnose and treat with therapeutic medications – and what this could mean for clinical practice in Norway.

Learn how to think systematically, make better clinical decisions, and strengthen your referrals today, while preparing for expanded treatment responsibilities in the future.

Lens Design Mastery: From Fundamentals to Smart Selection

Build confidence in modern lens design with this engaging, practical session. We’ll cover the essentials of freeform manufacturing and compensation, and how they directly impact visual quality.

You’ll gain a clear understanding of design concepts, hard vs. soft, and how to select the right design and profile for each customer. We’ll also walk through Specsavers’ lens portfolio, connecting technologies, designs, and real-world application.

Move beyond “good, better, best” thinking and learn how to match lenses to individual needs with confidence. The session wraps up with case studies and an open discussion to bring it all together, and you’ll get practical insights you can use immediately to make better lens recommendations.

Available Online

Latest Research on Photobiomodulation for Dry AMD

As the number of patients with dry AMD continues to rise, this session explores whether photobiomodulation should form part of the advice optometrists provide to their patients.

The session reviews current evidence-based research and the documentation supporting different available technologies. Through selected patient cases, it will address who may benefit, where the limitations lie, and the ethical considerations: is it more unethical to treat, or not to inform patients and offer treatment options?

Available Online

DEWS III in Clinical Practice

This lecture provides a systematic clinical overview of the upcoming DEWS III recommendations for dry eye disease, highlighting the most important updates and changes compared with DEWS II. The session will focus on how new evidence and evolving clinical understanding may influence diagnosis, classification, patient assessment, and treatment strategies in everyday practice. Clinical case presentations will be included to illustrate how these recommendations can be applied in real-world settings.

This session is organised by Ursapharm.

Dry Eyes Made Simple

Join this approachable and hands-on lecture designed for specifically for optical dispensers. Learn how to recognise signs of dry eyes when helping customers in the store, understand common triggers, recommend supportive products, and improve the customer experience in store.

This session is organised by Ursapharm.

Available Online

Posterior Segment Cases - To Refer or Not to Refer?

This session presents Specsavers’ online platform for second opinions and the benefits it provides for clinical decision-making in eye care.

Optometrist Tina Wammer and ophthalmologist Arne Løberg Sæter, who regularly manage second-opinion cases through the system, will share their experiences and review selected real-life cases from the posterior segment of the eye. The session focuses on clinical decision-making and the key question: should the optometrist refer the patient, or manage and follow up the case in practice?

Delegation of Administering - Diagnostic Eye Drops

Meet Espen Sørlie, optical partner at Specsavers Jessheim, who has chosen to rethink his approach in a busy everyday practice with a fully booked patient schedule. By delegating the instillation of diagnostic drops to his optical dispensers, he has created better flow in the store, reduced waiting times, and increased clinical quality, ownership, and engagement across the team.
You’ll hear what motivated the decision, how he trained his colleagues through courses, hands‑on practice and in‑store learning – and what results this has delivered in real life.
Gain insight into how assisted instillation, combined with your expertise as an optical dispenser, can give customers an even better experience.
Join an inspiring session that will leave you with concrete ideas to take back to your own store.
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Looking Outward – Seeing The Person Behind the Eyes

In every encounter with customers and colleagues, small moments often make the biggest difference.

Join this session where Leon Romestrand from MOT Norway shares practical perspectives on how to build trust, psychological safety and a strong culture by truly seeing people – while also allowing yourself to be seen.

You’ll explore how everyone carries an “invisible backpack” of experiences, why every touchpoint matters, and how focus and role modelling can strengthen collaboration and performance. The session starts in the classroom by giving you insights into MOT’s work with young people in Norwegian schools. Leon will then transfer the insights to adults and everyday working life, including encounters with customers, patients and colleagues.

From Symptoms to Solutions: Dry Eye Disease (Students 2024)

This lecture introduces optometry students to dry eye disease with a practical and clinical focus.

You’ll learn about the tear film, common causes and symptoms of dry eye, and current management options. The session will help you recognise dry eye disease and understand its importance in everyday optometric practice.

This session is organised by Ursapharm.

Workshop: How To Insert Dissolvable Punctal Plugs To Treat Dry Eyes

Join this workshop to learn how to insert dissolvable punctal plugs for treating dry eyes. You’ll also learn inclusion/exclusion critera and procedures for how to do the procedure in a safe way.

The workshup is an updated version of last year’s success: “Likte veldig godt sesjonen med tårepunktplugging med Oleg, veldig fint med ett praktisk innslag.”

Seats are limited to 12, and every participant must expect to take the role as both patient and clinician.

This workshop is open to everyone, but Specsavers optometrists have priority in registration. The session is organised by Specsavers and ProCornea.

From Symptoms to Solutions: Dry Eye Disease (Students 2023)

This lecture introduces optometry students to dry eye disease with a practical and clinical focus.

You’ll learn about the tear film, common causes and symptoms of dry eye, and current management options. The session will help you recognise dry eye disease and understand its importance in everyday optometric practice.

This session is organised by Ursapharm.

Workshop: How To Insert Dissolvable Punctal Plugs To Treat Dry Eyes

Join this workshop to learn how to insert dissolvable punctal plugs for treating dry eyes. You’ll also learn inclusion/exclusion critera and procedures for how to do the procedure in a safe way.

The workshup is an updated version of last year’s success: “Likte veldig godt sesjonen med tårepunktplugging med Oleg, veldig fint med ett praksis innslag.”

Seats are limited to 12, and every participant must expect to take the role as both patient and clinician.

This workshop is available exclusively to Specsavers optometrists. The session is organised by Specsavers and ProCornea.

Modern Lens Solutions: From Fundamentals to Future Innovations

Take part in this engaging session to build a stronger understanding of modern lens solutions, and leave with practical, immediately applicable knowledge to help enhance customer outcomes. The session is open to both internal and external optometrists, regardless of the lens supplier you work with.

The session covers the fundamentals of freeform technology and compensation, and how they directly influence visual quality. You’ll also get a look at what’s ahead in the industry; from AI-driven dispensing to emerging innovations like Lightform manufacturing. The session ends with a short quiz and an open discussion, giving you the chance to share your perspectives and insights from the session.

Workshop: How To Insert Dissolvable Punctal Plugs To Treat Dry Eyes

Join this workshop to learn how to insert dissolvable punctal plugs for treating dry eyes. You’ll also learn inclusion/exclusion critera and procedures for how to do the procedure in a safe way.

The workshup is an updated version of last year’s success: “Likte veldig godt sesjonen med tårepunktplugging med Oleg, veldig fint med ett praksis innslag.”

Seats are limited to 12, and every participant must expect to take the role as both patient and clinician.

This workshop is available exclusively to Specsavers optometrists. The session is organised by Specsavers and ProCornea.

Modern Lens Solutions: From Fundamentals to Future Innovations

Take part in this engaging session to build a stronger understanding of modern lens solutions, and leave with practical, immediately applicable knowledge to help enhance customer outcomes. The session is open to both internal and external optometrists, regardless of the lens supplier you work with.

The session covers the fundamentals of freeform technology and compensation, and how they directly influence visual quality. You’ll also get a look at what’s ahead in the industry; from AI-driven dispensing to emerging innovations like Lightform manufacturing. The session ends with a short quiz and an open discussion, giving you the chance to share your perspectives and insights from the session.

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