Where Clinicians Come and Grow

CES Academy brings together consultant ophthalmologists, optometrists and clinical educators to deliver exceptional training across our surgical centres in Chatham, Headcorn and Tunbridge Wells — and through our network of partner practices across Kent and the South East.

From CPD lectures and clinical workshops to hands-on surgical training and procedure-based skills courses — we support optometrists, ophthalmologists and allied eye care professionals at every stage of their career.

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IP Placements Supported

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CPD Events Delivered by Our Consultants

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Partner Clinics

Our Audience

Who We Train

Optometrists

  • Independent Prescribing Placements
  • CPD Events & Lectures
  • Skill Enhancing Courses (YAG, SLT, Gonio)
  • Workshops (FB Removal, Understanding Widefield Imaging)

Ophthalmology Trainees

  • Cataract Surgery Training
  • Cataract Wet Labs (VR Wet Labs)

Consultant Ophthalmologists

  • Peer CPD Events

General Practitioners (GPs)

  • CPD Events & Lectures
  • Ophthalmology for GPs
  • Foreign Body Removal Workshops
  • Local Pathways
  • Recognising and Managing Eye Conditions
Coming Soon

Advanced Practitioners

Training courses in development. Register your interest to be notified at launch.

Coming Soon

Ophthalmic Technicians

Training courses in development. Register your interest to be notified at launch.

Training Programmes

What We Offer

Distinct pathways — each designed for a specific stage of clinical career.

For Optometrists

Popular

Independent Prescribing Placements

Supervised clinical placements for optometrists working towards their IP qualification, delivered within our CES Medical clinical environment.

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For Optometrists

Monthly

CPD Events - Lectures & Workshops

Evening lectures and clinical updates led by CES Medical consultant ophthalmologists. We will also be delivering workshops covering: FB Removal, Punctum Plug Fitting, Lacrimal Syringing, Optomap Interpretation, OCT Interpretation etc. CPD certificates issued upon attendance.

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For Optometrists

New

Skill Enhancing Courses

We are developing 'Hands-on' courses for senior IP Optometrists and Advanced Practitioners covering: YAG, SLT, Minor Ops, IVT injection therapy and more — all in a real clinical environment.

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For Ophthalmology Trainees

Structured Training

Cataract Surgery Training

Structured surgical training programme for ophthalmology trainees, delivered at our Southborough Surgical Centre, Tunbridge Wells.

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For Ophthalmology Trainees

Structured Training

Cataract Wet Labs

Practical surgical wet lab sessions using model eye simulation at our Southborough Surgical Centre. Hands-on surgical skills in a safe environment. Limited places.

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For General Practitioners

GP

CPD Events & Workshops for GPs

Ophthalmology-focused CPD events and hands-on workshops for GPs covering: Foreign Body Removal, Local Pathways, Recognising and Managing Eye Conditions, and more.

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Courses Coming Soon

Coming Soon

Advanced Practitioners in Ophthalmology

We are developing a dedicated training programme for Advanced Practitioners in Ophthalmology. Register your interest to be notified when courses launch.

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Courses Coming Soon

Coming Soon

Ophthalmic Technicians

Specialist training courses for Ophthalmic Technicians are in development. Register your interest to be first to hear when our programme launches.

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What's On

Upcoming Events

No events scheduled yet

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Why Choose Us

Why CES Academy

Consultant-Led

All teaching and placements delivered by CES Medical's own consultant ophthalmologists - practising clinicians, not just educators.

Surgical Centre Based

Learn in a real clinical environment at Chatham, Headcorn and Tunbridge Wells Surgical Centres - not a conference room.

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Kent & South East

Serving optometrists and ophthalmologists across Kent, Sussex and the South East.