Training & Events
Stay informed about the latest events, conferences, workshops, and webinars organized or supported by KAO. Join us for these exciting opportunities to enhance your knowledge, network with industry professionals, and stay up to date with advancements in optometry. Check out our upcoming events below:
KAO November 2025 CME
Topic: An Overview of Oculoplastic Diseases/Disorders by Dr. Joy Kabiru, Consultant Ophthalmologist and Oculoplastic Surgeon from Upper Hill Eye and Laser Centre / PCEA Kikuyu Hospital Eye Unit.
Date: Nov. 19, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Event Type: Continuous Medical Education
Venue/Platform: Zoom
Attendance: Virtual
Validity of Keratoconus Screening Tests
Join us for an insightful CME, This session will explore the accuracy, limitations, and clinical relevance of various keratoconus screening tools, with a focus on early detection and decision-making in refractive surgery candidates.
Date: Oct. 8, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:20 PM
Event Type: Continuous Medical Education
Venue/Platform: Zoom
Attendance: Virtual
Pediatric Vision Disorders
Pediatric vision disorders encompass a range of conditions that can affect normal visual development in children, including amblyopia (lazy eye), strabismus (eye misalignment), refractive errors, and congenital cataracts. Early detection through regular vision screening is essen…
Date: Sept. 24, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Event Type: Continuous Medical Education
Venue/Platform: Zoom
Attendance: Virtual
Eye injury prevention month July 2025
July is Eye Injury Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of protecting eyes at home, work, and during sports or recreational activities. Many eye injuries are preventable with proper safety measures like wearing protective eyewear and being…
Date: July 31, 2025
Time: TBC
Event Type: Awareness Creation
Venue/Platform: TBC
Data Protection in Health Care: What Compliance Means for You
An insightful session on Data Protection in Healthcare – understanding your legal obligations under the Data Protection Act (2019) and how to safeguard patient data effectively.
Date: July 24, 2025
Time: 6:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Event Type: Continuous Medical Education
Venue/Platform: Apollo Centre
Attendance: Physical
Cataract Awareness Month 2025
Cataract Awareness Month, observed in June, aims to educate the public about cataracts — a leading cause of blindness globally. It raises awareness on early detection, symptoms like cloudy vision, and the effectiveness of cataract surgery. The month encourages people, especially…
Date: June 30, 2025
Time: TBC
Event Type: Awareness Creation
Venue/Platform: TBC
