Building the Dry Eye Clinic of the Future

Ros Mussa is a highly skilled professional with over 30 years’ experience in the industry. In practice she works as a CLO with a special interest in Dry Eye Disease management. A long-standing advocate for peer-to-peer learning and professional development she combines working in practice with a variety of advisory, educational, and professional services roles. To really highlight the interest and enthusiasm for Dry Eye Disease management she currently works with The Body Doctor as their Learning and Development manager enhancing their CPD offering.

Michelle Graduated from Cardiff University in 1993 and completed her Pre-Reg at Queens Medical Centre Eye Department, Nottingham. She spent 4 years in clinical research at QMC with Professor Dua and won research prizes in UK and USA in refraction after corneal graft surgery.

Michelle opened her own practice, Park Vision in May 2008 in Nottingham. Michelle is sports mad and has played for England Basketball, swam for Southeast England. With this passion for sports, Michelle completed her Sports Vision Diploma with distinction in 2008 and her School Vision Diploma with distinction in 2010. She was awarded Sports Vision practitioner of the year in 2018 at the Sport Vision UK annual conference.

Park Vision has been through two expansions and the practice was awarded Fashion Practice of the Year 2020, Independent Practice of the Year in 2021 and Contact Lens Practice of the Year 2023 at the UK Optician Awards. She continues to grow the clinic specializing in Sports Vision, School Vision, Dry Eye and contact lenses including Myopia Management and Scleral lenses.

As well as working day to day at Park Vision Michelle is a KOL with Alcon, Menicon and ThermaEye Plus IPL. She regularly presents in the UK and globally on Practice Communication, Sports Vision and Dry Eye

Sharon Flora is an award-winning Dry Eye Optometrist with over 20 years of experience in optics. A graduate of the University of Bradford and Anglia Ruskin University, Sharon has cultivated a distinguished career marked by her exceptional expertise and commitment to improving the lives of those suffering from dry eye conditions. Her recent accolade as the BCLA Dry Eye Practitioner of the Year 2023 underscores her innovative approach to treatment and her dedication to elevating the standard of care in this specialty.

As the founder of The Eye Retreat Medispa, Sharon has pioneered a unique clinic that seamlessly integrates holistic treatments for dry eye care with aesthetic services. With locations at David Lloyd in Leeds and The Door W4 in London, she ensures that her patients receive personalised, expert care in an environment that prioritises comfort and well-being. The Eye Retreat Medispa has quickly gained a reputation for providing some of the most advanced dry eye treatments in the UK. Sharon is also the owner of a full scope Optometry practice, Wood Street Opticians, for the last 17 years.

Sharon's innovative spirit is exemplified by her introduction of cutting-edge technologies to the realm of dry eye treatment. Notably, her clinic is the first in the UK to utilise the Inmode Envision device, and she is acknowledged as the first clinician to employ radiofrequency treatments for dry eye—methods that not only reduce symptoms of ocular surface disease but also enhance the aesthetic appearance around the eyes. As the Lead Key Opinion Leader for the Inmode Envision device and the first UK KOL for the CSI Dry Eye Software, which utilises artificial intelligence for a precise diagnosis and treatment plan pathway.

In addition to her clinical work, Sharon has lectured at prestigious institutions, including Moorfields Eye Hospital, and has contributed her insights on the impact of dry eye disease and has been invited as a speaker for the Menopause Symposium in 2023 to discuss the effect of dry eyes on menopausal women. Her involvement in educating peers highlights her passion for advancing knowledge and practice in ocular surface disease.

As Sharon articulates, “Dry eye disease affects millions of people worldwide, causing discomfort, irritation, and even vision problems. As an optometrist, I am dedicated to advancing dry eye care, which is why I consistently invest in the latest diagnostic tools, treatments, and technologies. I always seek a deeper understanding of the pathophysiology of dry eye disease to ensure my patients receive the most up-to-date and effective care available.”

Sharon’s ultimate goal is to help individuals regain not only their vision but also their confidence. By empowering her patients to reclaim their independence—whether by driving again, selecting eye-safe makeup, or simply enjoying life's little pleasures—this significantly contributes to patients overall mental health and wellbeing.

BIB Ophthalmic Instruments specialises in UK sales, marketing, distribution, and servicing of clinical and diagnostic instrument solutions. This year we celebrate 25 years in business. The key to our successful longevity has been built upon by offering professional advice and providing the very best aftercare sales and service.

Within the product portfolio we provide many dry eye related solutions, from treatment to analysis as well as complementary dry eye patient products.

Thermaeye Plus IPL is our MGD and aesthetics treatment solution, water cooled, a fully controllable delivery system and capable of treating all skin types.

Medmont & SK-MED solution provide a battery of dry eye analysis tests.

Weye eyecare and wellness products offer a complete patient home treatment solution.

Contact: 01438 740823

The Body Doctor is a family run business founded in 2012. The vision of the business was, and continues to be, to devise, develop and supply innovative solutions that focus on primarily promoting and optimising eye health. Backed by science, and supported by experts in the medical field, we want to raise awareness of eyecare, especially eye hygiene and deliver a series of preventative solutions and treatments to common problems. Find out more at www.the-body-doctor.com or call us on 01484 868 816

Introducing InMode ENVISION platform: The Future of Dry Eye Care

Mainline Instruments is proud to partner with InMode, a global leader in medical technologies, to bring the cutting-edge ENVISION Dry Eye care platform to the UK and Ireland. This state-of-the-art system integrates Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) and Radiofrequency (RF) to provide a non-invasive, clinically proven solution for dry eye management.

To help eye care professionals build the perfect Dry Eye Clinic, Jeff Landucci, Commercial Director - Ophthalmic Therapeutics at Mainline Instruments, will guide you through the essential diagnostic equipment needed for optimal patient care including the OCULUS Keratograph 5M and ImageCam® 3 and the TOMEY MR-6000 multifunction unit.