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.
Ready to boost your growth?
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.
“Clinical Conference on hyvä paikka tavata kaikki kollegani sekä yrityksiä, joiden kanssa teemme yhteistyötä.”
Timo
optikkoyrittäjä Specsaverillä
“Clinical Conference on tärkeä, koska se kokoaa kaikki alan ammattilaiset oppimaan uusia asioita yhdessä.”
Kirsi Heino
Clinical Conference 2024 luennoitsija
“Clinical Conference on ainutlaatuinen hyvän ilmapiirin, sekä erinomaisten järjestelyjen ja pujujien ansiosta.”
Tuomo
Clinical Solutions Specialist at Topcon
Programme
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
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?
11:00
Parallel track
Enhancing Glaucoma Detection with OCT
11:00 - 12:00
Optometrist
Available Online
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.
12:00
Main track
Exhibition & Lunch
12:00 - 13:15
13:00
Parallel track
Tailored Vision Management for Patients with Eye Diseases
13:15 - 14:00
Optometrist
Available Online
Available Online
Tailored Vision Management for Patients with Eye Diseases
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.
14:00
Parallel track
Optical Solutions for Kids
14:00 - 14:45
Optometrist
Available Online
Main track
Exhibition & Coffee Break
14:45 - 15:15
15:00
Parallel track
Shared Care in Cataract Management
15:15 - 16:15
Optometrist
Available Online
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.
Jussi-Pekka Rantanen is a Senior News Presenter and Producer at the Finnish Broadcasting Company Yle. On top of anchoring flagship news bulletins, he has worked on several other programmes like concerts, opera productions, current affairs programmes and TV series. Rantanen is also known for his work as a commentator of the Independence Day Reception of the President of Finland – traditionally the most-watched broadcast programme of the year in Finland. In addition to his work at Yle, Jussi-Pekka has regularly hosted and moderated events, seminars, and forums in Finland and abroad (EBU, Unesco, EU, NewsXChange, Council of Europe, NHK, Prix Europa). He has studied journalism and mass communication as a major at the University of Tampere and graduated (MSc) in 2000. He has also studied film and television at the University of Texas in Austin.
Mira Järvinen
Optometrist, lecturer
Mira Järvinen is a dedicated optometrist and lecturer at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, passionate about advancing clinical optometry through education, evidence-based practice, and patient-centred care.
Mira’s professional journey began in an optical store, where she developed a strong foundation in optometry and customer care. She later gained valuable experience at the Rehabilitation Clinic for Eye Diseases, University Hospital of Helsinki (HUS), managing patients with ocular diseases and complex visual impairments. Her clinical interests include low vision rehabilitation, retinal diseases, ocular imaging, and optical solutions for patients with eye diseases.
In 2020, she completed her master’s studies in General Optometry at the University of South-Eastern Norway (USN), and a peer-reviewed article on X-linked retinoschisis was published based on her master thesis. After finishing her studies, she joined Metropolia as the Responsible Optometrist for the Myllypuro Campus Optical Store and Optometry Clinic, integrating clinical expertise with academic instruction.
Panu Tast
CEO
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.
View the sessions from Clinical Conference 2024
Whether you attended the conferences online or in-person, or would like to gain an understanding of what to expect – we've got you covered! Explore selected sessions on Viewpoint.
Find the answer to your Clinical Conference question here.
Clinical Conference is open, free and relevant to all eye care professionals and students in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Finland – and both eye and hearing care professionals and students in the Netherlands.
It doesn’t matter if you’re a student or an experienced professional in your field. To support your professional development and clinical excellence, the conference offers a variety of inspiring topics, engaging sessions, and skills training, so there’s something for everyone.
For Assistants at Louis Nielsen and Optical Dispensers at Specsavers in Norway, there are dedicated tracks to attend. These have been created to support you with the specific knowledge and skills you need in your everyday work.
Upon arrival at the conference, you’ll need to show your personal QR code at our registration desk. The QR code is your access key to the venue, and you’ll receive it by email approximately one week before the conference.
After scanning your personal QR code, we’ll print your personal badge on-site. If there are any challenges with your registration, you’ll find a helpdesk nearby.
If you can’t attend the conference, please release your spot. In your confirmation email, you can find a link to cancel your sign-up.
If you experience any difficulties cancelling your sign-up, please contact confe*****@**ecsavers.com. Preferably no later than 14 days prior to the conference.
Yes. Once you’ve signed up, we’ll send you all necessary updates and practical information prior to the conference. If you haven’t received anything from us one week before the conference, please check your spam folder.
If you still can’t find any information from us, please email us at conference@specsavers.com, and we’ll get back to you.
If you’ve signed up for one of our online Clinical Conferences 2025, you’ll receive an email with a link approximately 30-60 minutes before the conference starts.
Please note that there’s no online conference for the Netherlands.
Shortly before the online conference begins, you’ll receive an email with a link for the online conference. In this email, you’ll find a hotline phone number to call.
Selected sessions will be available on demand after the conference. However, not all sessions are recorded and made available. We’ll provide more information once the conference has concluded.
Yes, you can attend the online conference on any device you’d like, including your smartphone or tablet.
Yes, we’ll be taking photos and videos throughout the day at the Clinical Conference to promote the event and Specsavers’ professional development in the future, both online and in print. By signing up for the conference, you consent to being photographed/filmed.
