
British Association for Ophthalmic Pathology Annual Meeting
Programme - THURSDAY 26th March
The 44th Annual Meeting
British Association for Ophthalmic Pathology (BAOP) 2026
9 CPD accreditation points available from The Royal College of Pathologists
09.00 - 09.55
Registration & Tea/Coffee
09.55 - 10.00
Opening Remarks: Dr Caroline Roberts, Glasgow Host
10.00 - 11.00 SESSION 1
Chair: Dr Chee Thum, Edinburgh
10.00 - 10.15
1: A Voluminous left Lower Eyelid Swelling
Dr Nuno J Lamas1,2
Professor Abel Salazar2
1. Anatomic Pathology Service, Pathology and Genetics Clinic, Unidade Local de Saúde de Santo António (ULSSA), Largo
2. Professor Abel Salazar, Porto, Portugal 2. School of Medicine, Life and Health Sciences Research Institute (ICVS), University of Minho, Campus of Gualtar, Braga, Portugal
10.15 - 10.30
2: Orbital Mass with Uncertain Differentiation
Dr Yamini Krishna
Consultant Ophthalmic Pathologist, Royal Liverpool University Hospital, Liverpool
10.30 - 10.45
3: Low-grade Chondrosarcoma Involving the Ciliary Body and Peripheral Choroid
Professor Alan Proia
Professor of Pathology, Duke University Medical Center Durham, NC and Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine, Lillington, NC
10.45 - 11.00
4: Iris Tumour in a 4-year-old Male Child
Dr Hardeep Mudhar
Consultant Ophthalmic Pathologist, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Sheffield
11.00 - 11.30
Morning refreshment break
11.30 - 13:00 SESSION 2
Jean Campbell Session 1
Chair: Dr Caroline Thaung, London
11.30 – 11.45
5: Clinical Case Report of a Patient with Angioleiomyoma
Dr Grace George
Ophthalmology Resident, Tennent Institute of Ophthalmology, Glasgow
11.45 - 12.00
6: A Rare Cause of Progressive Proptosis and Optic Nerve Compression: An Orbital Haemogranuloma
Dr Mo Matthew
Ophthalmology Resident, Western Health & Social Care Trust, Northern Ireland
12.00 - 12.15
7: Adnexal Lymphoma Masquerading as Chalazia
Dr Vidhi Naik
FY1 Doctor, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Aberdeen
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12.15 - 12.30
8: Tears, Telangiectasia, and Trouble: A Rare Case of HPV-Associated Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Medial Canthus, Lacrimal Sac, and Caruncle
Dr Vanessa Hilarry Tjen
Ophthalmology Resident, Tennent Institute of Ophthalmology, Glasgow
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12.30 - 12.45
9: Outcomes of Management of Adult-Onset Coats' Disease with Retinal Laser Photocoagulation and Anti-VEGF: A Systematic Review
Dr Awad Karim
FY1, Manchester University Foundation, Manchester
12.45 - 13.00
10: Retinal Dysplasia in two Shorthorn Cross Calves
Dr Amy Robinson
Division of Veterinary Pathology, Public Health and Disease Investigation and Veterinary Anatomic Pathology, School of Biodiversity, One Health and Veterinary Medicine, The University of Glasgow, Glasgow
13.00 - 14.00
Lunch
14.00 - 15.00 SESSION 3
Jean Campbell Session 2
Chair: Dr Luciane Irion, Manchester
14.00 - 14.15
11: A Caruncular Lesion
Dr Bayan Shain
Ophthalmology Resident, Tennent Institute of Ophthalmology, Glasgow
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14.15 - 14.30
12: Benign but Deceptive: Ciliochoroidal Leiomyoma in Disguise
Dr Adil Aziz Khan
Ophthalmic Pathology Resident, Moorfields Eye Hospital, London
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14.30 - 14.45
13: Unconventional Use of Tutoplast® Pericardium for Corneal Perforation in Congenital Glaucoma: Clinical and Histological Findings
Dr Tara McClay
Ophthalmology Resident, Tennent Institute of Ophthalmology, Glasgow
14.45 - 15.00
14: Delayed Diagnosis of a Diffuse Iris Melanoma Masquerading as a Secondary Glaucoma
Dr Jonathan Nairn
Ophthalmology Resident, Tennent Institute of Ophthalmology, Glasgow
15.00 - 15.30 SESSION 4
Chair: Dr Fiona Roberts, Glasgow
15.00 - 15.30
Clinical Trials for Uveal Melanoma
Dr Ashita Waterson
Consultant Oncologist, Beatson Centre, Glasgow
15.30 - 16.00
Afternoon refreshment break
16.00 - Close BAOP Business Meeting
Chairs: Dr Luciane Irion, Manchester and Dr Chee Thum, Edinburgh