What a roller coaster the globe has been on. And just when we hoped to see some restrictions removed in the UK, we have a further extension. This is, of course, based on scientific data and we all respect that. It has sadly, however, resulted in the third cancellation of the UKISCRS Cornea & Cataract Day. There have been audible sighs of sadness from our council, faculty, delegates and importantly our industry colleagues. I do think it fantastic though that within our specialty, we have so many friends across all the sectors (clinicians, allied professions, trade and suppliers). All looking forward to seeing each other for conversation, dissemination, observation and collaboration. We are discussing new plans for the Cornea & Cataract Day 2022 and will share these with you once confirmed.

In the meantime, we are concentrating on the very special 45th Annual Congress at our venue the Jury's Inn, Hinckley Island Hotel, Leicester. The programme this year is on Wednesday 10th - Friday 12th November:

• Wednesday opens with the Young Ophthalmologist Programme (YOP) Dry Lab & reception.
• Thursday hosts the plenary symposium, YOP session, corneal cataract session and the Pearce Medal Lecture give by professor Tara Moore. On Thursday evening we invite you to a very special Awards Gala Dinner!
• Friday opens with the breakfast meeting and free-papers. To be followed by the refractive session, expert video session and prizes. The highlight of Friday is the Choyce Medal Lecture to be presented by Mr. Richard Packard.

So... onwards and upwards, and whilst we do not want to be wishing time away - here is to November and us all being together once again at the UKISCRS annual meeting.

Take care & keep safe,
Gill and the team