Impact of a Focussed Workshop on Ocular Surface Disorders on the Knowledge and Practice of Attendees Over a Decade

The Ocular Surface Workshop (OSW) is a sub-specialty meeting focussed on the management of complex ocular surface disorders. This survey aimed to assess the impact of the workshop on the knowledge and practice of attendees over a decade.

An online survey was circulated to attendees of past editions of the OSW in February 2025. Survey results were compiled and presented using descriptive statistics, charts and tables.

Sixty-seven responses were received within the survey period. Respondents had a median age of 42 years, and included a significant proportion of trainees and young clinicians. Most respondents (64%) attended the workshop multiple times. Attendees improved their knowledge about various complex ocular surface conditions, which positively impacted their practice. Respondents also reported improvements in the availability of good quality care for ocular surface disorders in their practice location.

Attendees of the OSW reported significant improvements in their knowledge and impact on their practice after attending the workshop. The workshop serves as a model than can be emulated by other sub-specialty meetings to enhance clinician knowledge and improve access to high quality care for patients.