The first session, chaired by Mr. Abbott (Birmingham) and Dr. Chang (Miami), featured Dr Bohnsack (Chicago) who shared findings on long term outcomes in glaucoma following cataract surgery and Dr Kaushik (Chandigarh) showcased swept-source OCT for anterior segment imaging.
Session two was chaired by Dr. Kaushik and Dr. Sung (Birmingham).  Dr Perez (Miami) sparked lively audience exchanges regarding intraocular betablocker for choroidal effusions. 
The angle surgery symposium was co-chaired by Dr. Bitrian (Miami) and Professor Watts (Cardiff). Dr. Vu (Boston, USA) demonstrated OCT to identify Schlemm’s during trabeculotomy. There was wide discussion about the mechanisms of post-operative pressure spikes and how to avoid them.
A guest lecture by Mr Patel (Oxford) described the relationship between glaucoma and retinal disease and even those pressure issues which can be cured by a retinal surgeon. 
The AGM detailed new developments for UKPGS. The President’s role has passed from Professor Khaw to Mr Joe Abbott. The treasurer role has passed from Professor Watts to Mr Ken Yau. Excitingly, UKPGS has been recognised by the UK Charity Commission as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, with Professor Sir Peng Khaw (London) as Patron. This will confer greater autonomy and security for the Society in its mission to improve the lives of children with glaucoma. Trustees to the society include several serving committee members and also Lady Peggy Khaw. New committee members warmly welcomed were Mr Sam Gurney, Mr Jay Richardson, Miss Su Ling Young. 

In the afternoon session we enjoyed a paediatric tube symposium chaired by Mr Yau (Manchester) and Professor Edmunds (Oregon) which stimulated, amongst other topics, a useful discussion around Paul tube implantation in children and lessons learned from the Manchester experience.
The genetics symposium, chaired by Dr. Chua (Singapore) and Mr. Gurney (Birmingham), explored the international progress regarding the genetics of glaucoma, tips as to how to best use results in clinical practice and how to incorporate testing in a glaucoma service.
Rapid fire highlights included Dr. Senthil’s (Hyderabad) AI glaucoma screening using smartphones, Dr Chen’s (Boston, USA) insights into strabismus associated with tubes, and Dr. Areaux’s (Minneapolis) work on Sturge-Weber and sirolimus.
Dr. Alana Grajewski (Miami, USA) kindly gave an update on the many activities of the Childhood Glaucoma Research Network.
The video symposium was chaired by Dr. Senthil (India) and Miss Martins (London) and included an innovative plug technique for over-draining tubes (Mr Jay Richardson, Liverpool).
Professor Watts was thanked for serving as treasurer to UKPGS. We very much hope to see him at future meetings. 
Junior awards won were as follows: first prize by Dr Hunashyal from Chandigarh, on the use of ultrasound biomicroscopy, second prize by Dr Duarte, Lisbon, for her work on microshunts and third prize by Dr. Areej Alizary, Saudi Arabia, for her work on genetic screening and counselling.
The meeting concluded with an unforgettable Noel Rice Lecture delivered by Professor Sir Peng T. Khaw; globally renowned founder and long-serving President of UKPGS. His lecture: “Can we “cure” paediatric glaucoma – lessons from half a century of clinical treatments and research” laid down the challenge and promise that we can cure the disease. His lecture covered a vast sweep of laboratory science and clinical steps forward, illustrated through patient stories. Miss Papadopoulos (London) returned from retirement to make a moving speech recognising Professor Khaw’s phenomenal contribution.
We eagerly look forward to January 2026 and the next UKPGS meeting in London.
 

Meeting report by Mr Ifraheem Khan, Birmingham UK