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Saturday 14 September
08:30-09:30
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Faculty: B. Bachmann A. Geerards
This is a pre-requisite course for the wetlab(s): Basic Suturing Techniques
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course emphasises basic microsurgical suturing techniques in open globe injuries, extracapsular cataract extraction and trabeculectomies.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
To teach beginners the basic principles of suturing and preparing them for their wetlab training / their very first case of suturing.
COURSE SCHEDULE:
: Importance of good suturing and good wound apposition; materials/needles; use of microscope, posture (10 mins)
B. Frueh: Basics of suturing, skin (8 mins)
A. Geerards: Conjunctiva, cornea (15 mins)
B. Bachmann: Trauma, trabeculectomy, sclera (15 mins)
B. Frueh: Glue (5 mins)
SINGLE PRODUCT COURSE: No
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE:
None
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Saturday 14 September
10:30-12:30
- IC 2
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Faculty: M.J. Tassignon E. Assia V. Pfeifer A. Crandall S. Yamane
This is a pre-requisite course for the wetlab(s): Intraocular & Transcleral Suturing Techniques
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The course is focused on advanced surgical techniques in management of ectopic
lenses and cataracts complicated by zonular weakness and/or dialysis utilizing
various capsular supporting devices. Participants will benefit from learning different
IOL centration and re-fixation modalities, as well as IOL exchange techniques
followed by lens iris and scleral fixation techniques.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Moderate to severe subluxation of the natural crystalline lens can be effectively
treated using the conventional and modified CTRs, capsular tension segment or
capsular Anchor sutured to the scleral wall. Video presentation of a series of cases
will provide tips for safe and efficient surgery. Capsular peeling as a part of the
technique to restore the integrity of the capsular bag will be shown in different
cases of postoperative capsular contraction. The implications of torqued IOL in
inducing reduction in visual quality and lenticular astigmatism will be discussed.
Participants will benefit from learning the techniques of suturing various types of
malpositioned IOLs to the sclera and/or to the iris in order to provide stable and
long term fixation. Novel intrascleral haptic fixation techniques including Scharioth
tunnels and flanged IOL haptics will be described in details
COURSE SCHEDULE:
Boris Malyugin (15 min.) Overview of the course topics. Discussion of the main
reasons of IOL explantation and exchange. Microendoscopy assisted vs
conventional scleral fixation techniques of different IOL models. Management of
cataract cases complicated by the large zonular dialysis with the new CTR model.
Discussion (5 min.) Ehud I. Assia (15 min.) Moderate to severe subluxation of the
crystalline lens using the Capsular Anchor. Different malpositioned IOL suturing
techniques. Combined iris- scleral IOL suturing. Discussion (5 min.) Vladimir
Pfeifer (15 min.) Iris and ciliary sulcus fixation of three piece IOL using straight
needle. Surgical tactics in natural lens subluxation. Iris-claw lenses. Discussion (5
min.) Shin Yamane (15 min.) IOL intra-scleral fixation with flanged haptics.
Nuances of surgical technique and instrumentation. Discussion (5 min.) Marie-José
Tassignon (15 min.) Dislocated IOL exchange with Bag-in-the lens implantation
techniques. New bean-shaped CTRs. Discussion (5 min.) Alan Crandall (15 min.)
Gore-Tex sutures, Cionni modified capsular tension rings and Ahmed capsular
tension segments. Discussion & Final Remarks (5 min.)
SINGLE PRODUCT COURSE: No
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE:
gains financially from competing product or procedure, gains financially from product or procedure presented
- IC 3
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Faculty: R. Yeoh
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This cataract complication course is unique in using more than 50 edited videos to systematically illustrate prevention and management of zonular and anterior and posterior capsule complications in a comprehensive, step-wise fashion. Topics will include capsular dye methods, vitreous tap for crowded AC, torn CCC, secondary CCC enlargement, flap tear-out rescue technique, traditional CCC and reverse optic capture of the optic, posterior CCC, early recognition of posterior capsular rupture (pupil snap), conversion from top/clear corneal incision to manual ECCE, posterior polar cataracts, IOL fixation with torn anterior or posterior capsule, CTR and capsule retractors for weak zonules, small pupil / IFIS strategies (hooks, pupil expansion rings), femto complications, anterior vitrectomy pearls, pars plana bimanual anterior vitrectomy (± triamcinolone), and viscoelastic posterior-assisted levitation (PAL) + viscoelastic trap for descending nuclei. The use of Zepto capsulotomy for complicated cases will be illustrated.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
To use more than 50 edited video cases to systematically review techniques of preventing, recognizing, and handling complications with either the capsulorrhexis or posterior capsule.
COURSE SCHEDULE:
Section 1: preventing & managing anterior capsular complications (Chang, Yeoh)
Section 2: preventing & managing complications from zonulopathy (Chang, Yeoh)
Section 3: preventing & managing posterior capsular complications (Chang, Yeoh)
SINGLE PRODUCT COURSE: No
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE:
receives consulting fees, retainer, or contract payments from a company producing, developing or supplying the product or procedure presented
- IC 4
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Faculty: S. Arshinoff M. Piovella E. Assia Z. Biro B. Pajic
This is a pre-requisite course for the wetlab(s): Lens Explantation
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
In many situations we need to explant IOLs from the eye in situations like incorrect iol power, damaged IOLs and opaque IOLs. intolerance to multifocal iols are another situation. We can safely implant and explant secondary lenses through a small incision using new IOL cutters to explant, we can use tissue glue,through the bag sutures and modified pseudo phakic piggyback lenses to remedy the situation. New forceps and scissor cutters safely slice the lens into 2 or 3 parts.the adventurous can even fold the lens in the eye for removal. Inserting a secondary IOL is simplified with fibrin glues, transcapsular sutures and newer fastening techniques like the hammock and other lens suspension systems.also we can see the new spiral IOL where the haptics are in the anterior chamber and the optic is in the posterior chamber. All these techniques only in video by a panel of experts
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. How to explant an iol safely and atraumatically by either cutting it or folding it in the anterior chamber
2. Secondary IOL implantation techniques-this includes glued fixation,scleral haptic fixation,bag fixation itsef and anterior chamber and spiral fixation lenses
3. New pseudophakic piggyback IOL implantation
COURSE SCHEDULE:
1. explanting foldable lenses through a small tunnel–personal technique-zolt biro-14 min
2. cutting lenses in the eye,suturing lenses through the bag-dr cyres mehta-14 min
3. transiridial iol fixation-dr Bojan Pajic-14 min
4. anchor-ing-ehud assia 14 mins
5. pioneering role of viscoelastics in lens exchange-dr steve arshinoff-14 mins
6. my experience with extracting lenses-harder than it looks-dr matteo piovella-14 mins
Discussion
SINGLE PRODUCT COURSE: No
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE:
None
- IC 5
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Faculty: G. Pamel A. Sedky A. Stojanovic J. Vryghem K. Stonecipher
This is a pre-requisite course for the wetlab(s): LASIK (Laser in situ keratomileusis)
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Didactic approach to basic principles in LASIK. Excimer technology will be analyzed, as well as microkeratome function and use. Indications, methodology, and technique will be approached in a basic didactic function including post-operative care and management of the most common complications. Patient selection and treatment criteria will be discussed as well. This course will focus on the novice clinician but will reiterate the basic principles for the experienced as well.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The participants will share our experience and pearls of indications, patient selection, surgical technique and complication management for safe and effective results.
COURSE SCHEDULE:
Common indications for LASIK surgery are anisometropia, significant ametropia, intolerance of contact lens use, intolerance of spectacle use.
Common procedures that have preceded LASIK are 1.RK and AK, 2.PRK, 3.INTACS 4.Clear lens extraction
LASIK for myopia, astigmatism, and hyperopia a)Indications b)Surgical technique adaptations for specific refractive errors c)Adjuvant medications d)postoperative management e)Possible complications and their management.
LASIK patient selection a)Indications b)medical contraindications c)personality dangers d)preoperative evaluation and refractive error
LASIK instrumentation-microkeratomes a)basic principles b)pre-operative evaluation parameters c)Surgical technique d)Possible complications and their management e)maintenance issues.
LASIK instrumentation excimer lasers a)basic principles b)preoperative evaluation parametres c)Surgical technique d)Possible complications and their management e) maintenance issues.
LASIK in action Step by step action on several procedures on tape, question-answer
session and coverage of basic problem shooting with the panelists.
SINGLE PRODUCT COURSE: No
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE:
None
- IC 6
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Faculty: N. Anand S. Lim T. Shaarawy
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course will cover the instructors' experience and the latest data on a broad range of new glaucoma surgical devices including Trabecular Meshwork stenting (iStent and Hydrus) and trabecular meshwork cutting procedures (Trabectome and the Dual Blade), supra-choroidal drainage devices (Cypass) and External Drainage implants such (Xen and MicroShunt). Cyclodestructive procedures such as HiFu, Micropulse and ECP will also be discussed.
The potential role of each procedure in comparison with each other and the more traiditional procedures will be discussed.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The purpose of this course is to cover the increasing variety of surgical options for the glaucoma patient, to discuss their relative place in comparison with more traditional surgery and to describe implantation tips and tricks in an interactive atmosphere.
COURSE SCHEDULE:
Introduction to the range of new innovations in Glaucoma surgery
Trabecular meshwork - cutting and stenting
External drainage
Suprachoroidal drainage
Cyclodestruction
Positioning in relation to medications, laser and traditional glaucoma Surgery
Conclusion
SINGLE PRODUCT COURSE: No
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE:
None
- IC 7
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Faculty: C. Koppen D. O'Brart T. Seiler
This is a pre-requisite course for the wetlab(s): Corneal Cross-Linking Therapy
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This is a pre-requisite course for the wetlab(s) CORNEAL CROSS-LINKING THERAPY
This course will provide principles of corneal cross-linking treatment. The course will cover the history and concept behind cross-linking, laboratory studies, pharmaceutical properties of riboflavin and the role of ultraviolet irradiation. Epidemiological data, aetiology, pathogenesis and diagnosis of keratoconus and other corneal ectasias will be discussed. The indications and contraindications for cross-linking therapy including details of different treatment protocols, dosage of riboflavin, and postoperative care will be covered. The result from different centers of corneal cross-linking treatment on its own and when combined with other corneal procedures will be presented. The complications of treatment, theories of corneal wound healing, indications for transepitheliall cross-linking, and finally new trends in the use of this technology will be discussed. An overview of the different technologies will be given.
Corneal cross-linking therapy – wetlab.
This course will allow participants to become familiar with cross-linking treatment. During the course, the detailed information about the treatment procedure will be covered: how to make de-epithelization in different ways, installation of the riboflavin eye drops - particularly dosage, handling and testing of different UV radiation systems.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
This instructional course is a pre-requisite for the "hands-on" wetlab training session in the surgical skills transfer programme. The practical session will include:
• All delegates will be given an opportunity to practice on the different types of cross-linking systems on the market
• "Hands-on" training with pig eyes and operating microscope for each station
• Two delegates per station
• Preoperative assessment protocols,
• Corneal anesthesia, instrumentation, steps of de-epithelization and riboflavin instillation (dosage, how many times, for how long, etc).
• Equipment - different types of cross-linking systems and physical properties of the irradiating laser machine
• Handling and storage of Riboflavin.
• Postoperative care and treatment, follow-ups (how often, what to measure), management of complications to be discussed as a group.
• Discussions on the results of cross linking treatments.
COURSE SCHEDULE:
1. Introduction: aim of the instructional course together with the wetlab and introduction of the presented speakers. Kristina Mikek, Slovenia – 5 min
2. Corneal ectasias and corneal biomechanics: corneal ectasias - epidemiology, genetics, pathophysiology, clinical features, and overview of management options. Corneal biomechanics - corneal structure, possible measurement techniques in-vitro and in-vivo, limitations of current knowledge. Carina Koppen, Belgium – 20 min
3. Principles of corneal collagen cross-linkage: principles of corneal collagen cross-linkage with the review of initial laboratory studies in relation to efficacy and safety. Operative technique. Kristina Mikek, Slovenia – 20 min
4. Review of published clinical studies: Update on RCT in London, efficacy, safety, complications, and limitations of current knowledge. David O Brart, UK – 20 min
6. Corneal cross-linking and refractive surgery. Theo Seiler, Switzerland – 20 min
SINGLE PRODUCT COURSE: No
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE:
None
- IC 8
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Faculty: S. Hannush A. Saad D. Tan M. Straiko M. Dirisamer
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Course will enable participants to learn from our mistakes and avoid complications while shortening their learning curve for DMEK. Videos and panel discussion will illustrate how to avoid the most common pitfalls in DMEK surgery in both straightforward and complex cases (phakia, anterior chamber IOL’s, post glaucoma surgery, etc.)
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Attendees will learn simple steps that help avoid common complications when converting to DMEK surgery. The instructors will show different graft insertion and positioning techniques, supplemented by short videos to emphasize surgical challenges and how to overcome them. The handout outline will include different steps with references, that will lead to fewer complications and a greatly shortened learning curve.
COURSE SCHEDULE:
1) Introduction and Basics of DMEK -
2) Different DMEK techniques
(Scuba technique, Pdek, E-Dmek - Endo-in and Endo-Out DMEK)
3) DMEK in Complex Scenarios (AC-IOLs, Glaucomatous eyes, Unicameral eyes)
4) DMEK Complications
SINGLE PRODUCT COURSE: No
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE:
None
- IC 9
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Faculty: G. Stamatelatos M. Goggin D. Smadja D. Pinero
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Synopsis: Course will address practical and theoretical aspects of the planning and analysis of astigmatism for toric IOLs, LRIs and refractive laser surgery. A systematic approach to planning astigmatism treatment and correcting for refractive surprises will be discussed. This will include measurement of accurate corneal astigmatism using corneal topographic astigmatism (CorT).
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Course Objective
Participants will be able to plan and analyze astigmatism treatment using both corneal and refractive parameters. An understanding of how to predict and correct for any postoperative refractive surprises following refractive toric IOLs.
COURSE SCHEDULE:
Sunday afternoon - Planning analysis of Toric IOL's. Vector Planning to optimise astigmatic outcomes in LASIK. Limbal relaxing incisions to reduce corneal astigmatism using femto technology.
SINGLE PRODUCT COURSE: Yes
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE:
gains financially from product or procedure presented
- IC 10
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Faculty: A. Chakrabarti N. Reus
This is a pre-requisite course for the wetlab(s): Basic Phacoemulsification
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This is a wetlab pre-requisite course. These courses are designed for the beginning phaco surgeon. The faculty have a wealth of experience of both phaco and teaching principles. An insight will be offered into what phaco machines do and how, as well as technical details of how to set about the safe removal of cataractous lens.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The beginning phaco surgeon should finish this course with an insight into the fundamentals of phacoemulsification, and be in a position to perform the surgery in a more structured and safe fashion.
COURSE SCHEDULE:
Panel: Introduction (5 mins)
K. Tjia: Basic ultrasound and fluidics (40 mins)
N. Reus: Anaesthesia and potential for posterior vitreous pressure (15 mins)
A. Chakrabarti: Capsulorhexis and risk for tear out and management (15 mins)
K. Tjia: Hydrodissection (10 mins)
N. Reus: Soft nucleus management (5 mins) and K. Tjia (15 mins)
Presentations should include enough time to answer questions.
SINGLE PRODUCT COURSE: No
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE:
None
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Saturday 14 September
14:30-15:30
- IC 11
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Faculty: K. Tjia
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Phaco chop minimizes ultrasound time and zonular stress. Chopping is a more advanced phaco method that can help surgeons to deal with more complicated cases (such as brunescent nuclei, weak zonules, and small pupils). Pearls and strategies for learning this technique will be presented based upon the instructors' experience in teaching residents. A stepwise game plan for converting to phaco chop will be presented, along with phacodynamics principles for selecting machine parameters and instrumentation. Both horizontal (Nagahara) and vertical (Quick Chop) methods of chopping will be discussed and compared. Pre-chopping with the miLOOP will be demonstrated.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
To present both variations of the phaco chop technique, their advantages in complicated cases, the instrumentation, machine parameters, and transition steps involved, and common mistakes.
COURSE SCHEDULE:
Chang: Details of horizonal and vertical chopping technique.
Chang: Game plan for transitioning to chop
Chang: Tutorial on pearls and pitfalls with chopping
Chang: Phaco chop for rock hard nucleus
Tjia: Phacodynamics for chopping
SINGLE PRODUCT COURSE: No
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE:
None
- IC 12
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Faculty: M. Rolando E. Messmer
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Dry eye is a common complication after cataract and refractive surgery. The course will present new techniques now available to diagnose ocular surface changes, meibomian gland dysfunction, and instruments to measure ocular surface inflammation before and after surgical procedures. Management of patients with dry eye and criteria for choosing substitute tears and anti-inflammatory therapies will be presented. Clinical cases will be discussed with the audience interactively.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The aim of the course is to provide a practical approach to diagnose and monitor symptoms and clinical signs of dry eye syndrome with appropriate assessment tools and techniques, to apply evidence-based approaches for the treatment of dry eye, and to describe clinically relevant results for new and emerging treatments that could improve results of cataract and refractive surgery procedures.
COURSE SCHEDULE:
Diagnosing dry eye before and after cataract and refractive surgery: Stefano Barabino (20 mins); A practical approach to manage dry eye after ocular surgery: Rolando (25 mins); Dry eye case discussions: Elisabeth Messmer (15 min).
SINGLE PRODUCT COURSE: Yes
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE:
None
- IC 13
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Faculty: R. Natrajan K. Rao P. Narang
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course aims at describing the various nuances of ocular trauma involving the anterior segment of the eye. Management of emergencies like Open globe injuries, acute chemical injuries, combined corneal trauma and with pathologies etc will be discussed. Management of sequelae like traumatic cataract, iridodialysis, iris and pupil defects, limbal stem cell deficiency will also be discussed. Presentations will be based on common cases scenarios with adequate clinical photographs and surgical videos. Audience interaction will be encouraged.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The course will help in understanding the management principles of anterior segment trauma both in the acute stage as well as its subsequent sequelae. Better understanding of management principles will help in better visual and functional outcomes.
COURSE SCHEDULE:
he course will be presented based on the following outline – 1. Classification and demographics of ocular trauma (S.Shah), 2, Corneal tear repair and suturing techniques (K. Rao), 3. Management of Corneal trauma with combined procedures (R. Natarajan) 4. Management of torn iris, pupil and Iridodialysis repair (S. Shah) 5. Management of acute chemical injuries and its sequelae (P. Narang).
SINGLE PRODUCT COURSE: No
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE:
None
- IC 14
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Faculty: G. Barrett R. Yeoh
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Accurate biometry and robust IOL formulas are essential for successful cataract surgery outcomes. This is even more so with premium IOLs such as toric and multifocal IOLs. Our present understanding of relevant biometric parameters has improved our IOL calculation accuracy substantially in recent years. New concepts including the understanding of posterior corneal astigmatism and effective lens position have improved our IOL calculation accuracy and corresponding surgical results. The Barrett IOL suite comprises several sophisticated new generation IOL formulas that adopts these new understandings and revolutionizes IOL calculation and selection for greater precision. This course will summarise and simplify these new concepts and considerations. It will introduce the Barrett IOL suite of IOL calculators which is an essential resource for any cataract practice today.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
This course aims to summarise and simplify the seemingly technical and overwhelming concepts of biometric data and their impact on IOL calculations, selection and cataract surgery outcomes. Participants will leave with a good grasp of why these parameters matter for accurate IOL calculations, selection and desired cataract surgery outcomes They will have a good introduction to the Barrett IOL suite of IOL calculators, in particular the Barrett Universal II and the Barrett Toric Calculator, which incorporates these new biometric considerations for more accurate IOL selection and improved cataract surgery outcomes. Presenters will also share clinical workflows that will streamline participants' current cataract practice especially for toric IOLs.
COURSE SCHEDULE:
Wee TL : Biometry - what's the new normal? (15 minutes) Graham Barrett: : A tour of the Barrett IOL Calculator (15 minutes) Ron Yeoh: Incorporating the Barrett Toric IOL Calculator into your practice (15 minutes) Graham Barrett: Finer points of the Barrett IOL Calculator (15 minutes)
SINGLE PRODUCT COURSE: No
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE:
gains financially from product or procedure presented
- IC 15
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Faculty: N. Pfeiffer K. Barton J. Garcia-Feijoo
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The course will provide an overview of micro-invasive glaucoma surgery and the guidelines for appropriate patient selection. It will also present the techniques for implanting various micro-invasive glaucoma surgery devices (trabecular bypass devices, subconjunctival devices and suprachoroidal devices), associated surgical complications and the appropriate post-operative management. Videos will illustrate the correct surgical technique and tips to avoid common surgical pitfalls.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Attendees will learn about the appropriate patient selection, surgical techniques, associated complications and post-operative management for these surgical procedures.
COURSE SCHEDULE:
Overview - clinical need and patient selection: Dr Chelvin Sng (15 minutes)
Trabecular bypass devices: Prof Norbert Pfeiffer (15 minutes)
Subconjunctival devices: Dr Keith Barton (15 minutes)
Suprachoroidal devices: Dr Julian Garcia-Feijoo
SINGLE PRODUCT COURSE: No
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE:
receives consulting fees, retainer, or contract payments from a company producing, developing or supplying the product or procedure presented, travel has been funded, fully or partially, by a company producing, developing or supplying the product or procedure presented, research is funded, fully or partially, by a company producing, developing or supplying the product or procedure presented
- IC 16
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Faculty:
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Course will consist of a slide and video presentation of rheologic properties, classification, and varied utilization techniques for OVD of different classes, including the advantages and disadvantages of each. New OVDs, recent discoveries, principles and techniques to prevent and manage complications and post operative IOP spikes will be covered. The changes in OVD's for FLACS will be highlighted. Discussion will be encouraged.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Attendee will gain insight into the rheological and surgical behavior, choice, and optimal use of OVDs, which can enhance skills in surgery and complication management.
COURSE SCHEDULE:
The course will be divided as follows:
1. Introduction to OVDs, including history, ophthalmologic and non-ophthalmologic uses.
2. How we assess the properties of OVDs and the relevance of each to eye surgery.
3. Classification of OVDs, including why and how.
4. Best uses and problems with each OVD class.
5. Soft shell techniques.
6. Viscoadaptives
7. Viscous dispersives
8. Post op IOP spikes - avoidance and management
9. OVD rheogic theory
10. The future of OVDs
SINGLE PRODUCT COURSE: No
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE:
receives consulting fees, retainer, or contract payments from a company producing, developing or supplying the product or procedure presented, receives consulting fees, retainer, or contract payments from a competing company
- IC 17
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Faculty:
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Course will describe how to effectively engage Millennials who live on social media as well as how to capture the fastest growing market segment on Facebook (60 to 75 year olds). Obviously reaching this young, powerful age group is worthwhile, but it is frequently accomplished at the expense of the other end of the demographic spectrum, the Baby Boomers. This of course, is a mistake as Baby Boomers have the financial resources and are prime candidates for high-end procedures including premium cataract surgery. Discussed will be how to successfully take advantage of both of these trends to rapidly increase practice revenue. Details will be provided about best practices for optimum Facebook (FB) patient engagement and will include cost-effective FB advertising strategies for all age groups.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Attendees will:
Learn how to use Facebook to build engagement of patients and prospective patients with the doctor(s) and the practice.
Understand how to engage both Millennials and Baby Boomers effectively.
Learn how to use unique Facebook advertising strategies, including Look-A-Like Campaigns, Geo-Fencing and Like-Us Campaigns, to build followers and practice revenue.
Understand how to avoid typical pitfalls most practices succumb to in social media campaigns that fail.
COURSE SCHEDULE:
50 minute lecture
10 minute Q&A
SINGLE PRODUCT COURSE: No
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE:
gains financially from product or procedure presented, is employed by a forNoneprofit company with an interest in the subject of the presentation
- IC 18
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Faculty: N. Ziakas V. Liarakos S. Jacob
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Graft preparation for ultrathin (UTDSEK) graft will be discussed and useful tips and tricks for graft preparation and handling will be given. DMEK is a technique that produces an almost anatomical solution but associated with a very steep learning curve and a high percentage of dissection and primary failure. Tips for the successful and more consistent production of DMEK grafts will be discussed. PDEK is a quite new technique that includes less posterior stroma than DSEK (predescemetic layer). This allows consistently very rapid rehabilitation and easier manipulation in comparison to DMEK. The course is likely to be of significant importance for trainees that have started to use these techniques and will provide practical tips to allow case selection and avoidance of common pitfalls.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Course participants will gain important insight into all 3 most commonly used endothelial keratoplasty technique UTDSEK, DMEK and PDEK. The practical aspect of graft harvesting case selection, donor selection and tissue handling will be emphasised. Graft insertion and avoidance of common pitfalls of each technique UTDSEK, DMEK or PDEK will be discussed
COURSE SCHEDULE:
Introduction- Outline and overview of UTDSEK, DMEK and PDEK (M Tsatsos) 8 mins UTDSEK Graft preparation, insertion and tissue handling in challenging cases (N Ziakas) 15 mins DMEK Graft harvesting and introduction in very myopic and glaucomatous hosts (V Liarakos) 15 mins PDEK Graft-Donor selection, preparation and handling (S Jacob) 15 mins Discussion and questions 7 mins
SINGLE PRODUCT COURSE: No
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE:
None
- IC 19
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Faculty: N. Abdelhaliem A. Monir
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Corneal tattoo is very important technique in management of corneal opacities either in blind eyes or in seeing eyes with peripheral opacities which is cosmetically bad and will not get benefit from corneal transplant course objectives: to enable doctors when and how to do corneal tattoo
COURSE SCHEDULE:
Introduction.
Selection of cases suitable for tattoo
different techniques may be used
How to avoid complications.
How to manage complications.
SINGLE PRODUCT COURSE: No
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE:
None
- IC 20
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Faculty:
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course will provide detailed background on how to use Google Analytics and Search Console, to not only plan effective digital marketing efforts, but also to directly measure the ROI for the investment. Many practices are spending 10’s of thousands of dollars a year for digital marketing but have no idea how to evaluate the results and their return on investment. Specific functionality and special expert “tricks” will be provided during the presentation as well.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Attendees will:
Learn how to integrate Digital, print, media and other traditional marketing platforms for higher marketing ROI and practice growth
Understand how to use Google Analytics and Search Console to plan effective digital marketing efforts
Learn how to leverage reviews and social media to expand the practice’s reach and support Word of Mouth for increased ROI
COURSE SCHEDULE:
50 minute lecture
10 minute Q&A
SINGLE PRODUCT COURSE: No
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE:
is employed by a forNoneprofit company with an interest in the subject of the presentation
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Saturday 14 September
16:00-18:00
- IC 21
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Faculty: A. Agarwal D. Chang B. Little
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Posterior capsule rupture can be daunting. One has to know how to perform anterior vitrectomy, manage drop nucleus and also learn to implant an IOL in such cases. All this will be taught through videos
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The objective of the course is to see that the delegate can handle any posterior capsule rupture and still implant an IOL comfortably
COURSE SCHEDULE:
0.0-Introduction and PC Ruptures- Athiya Agarwal 20.0-Vitrectomy techniques for the anterior segment surgeon- Amar Agarwal 40.0-Managaing the nucleus after a PC Rupture- David Chang 1.20- Challenges of handling PC ruptures- Brian Little 1.40-Disaster management- Amar agarwal 2.00- Close
SINGLE PRODUCT COURSE: No
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE:
None
- IC 22
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Faculty: S. Daya G. Gerten
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Deep Anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK) has many advantages over penetrating keratoplasty for corneal pathologies sparing the endothelium, the most important is preserving the recipient healthy endothelium. The big bubble (BB) technique enables the DALK surgeon to expose Descemet’s membrane; however, the surgical technique is challenging and may have a long learning curve. This video-based course addresses the DALK surgical technique in a step-by-step approach, highlighting the principle, surgical pearls and possible complications at each step from trephination to suturing going through bubble injection, puncture and stromal dissection. Long-term results after BB-DALK will be presented as well as different approaches to correct postoperative ammetropia including femtosecond laser assisted astigmatic keratotomy, LASIK and Phakic IOLs.
Alternative techniques for challenging cases where BB-DALK is not feasible will be demonstrated.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
At the completion of the course, attendees should be able to understand the basic surgical principles of BB-DALK, learn different techniques for safe Descemet exposure, avoid surgical pitfalls that may lead to intraoperative difficulties and prevent and manage postoperative complications should they occur. The attendee will be able to describe the contraindications for BB-DALK and to describe alternative techniques. The course will be conducted by an expert panel, with video-based presentations that will create an interactive debate both among the speakers and audience.
COURSE SCHEDULE:
• Basic big bubble DALK technique, unedited video (Alaa Eldanasoury, 20 min)
• The 10 steps for successful BB-DALK; how avoid and overcome difficulties. (Alaa Eldanasoury, 40 minutes)
• Discussion (15 minutes)
• Alternative techniques when BB-DALK is not an option. (Shiraz Daya, 30 minutes)
• Discussion (15 minutes)
SINGLE PRODUCT COURSE: No
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE:
None
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Faculty: A. Borthakur J. Sengupta N. Gangopadhyay K. Nischal
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Pediatric penetrating keratoplasty is extremely challenging, requiring an enormous commitment from the childs parents as well as the corneal surgeon. The decision to operate on a child with either a congenital or acquired uni- or bilateral opacity has to be based on several factors which include the age of the child, laterality of the disease, cause of the opacity, visual potential of the eye, socio economic status and compliance with the after care issues. Technically, the surgery is more difficult than in an adult owing to the smaller anterior segment, low scleral rigidity, fibrinous uveal reaction and tenacious vitreous. The post operative course is fraught with complications owing to rapid healing with loosening of sutures and the possibility of suture related infiltrates, higher chance of allograft rejection and glaucoma. The visual outcome depends on maintenance of graft clarity and prompt amblyopia management.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Attendees will learn about case selection which is extremely important since the outcome is poor despite the best efforts.
Attendees will learn about the prognosis and the outcome of different clinical conditions along with a literature review
Attendees will understand technical nuances in surgery of these small eyes which are much more challenging than adults
Attendees will learn the post operative treatment regimen, management of complications, early visual rehabilitation and amblyopia therapy
Attendees will learn about alternative procedures like optical iridectomy, rotational autograft and lamellar keratoplasty.
Attendees will learn the latest phenotypic and genotypic correlations related to congenital opacities and their implications in day to day practice
COURSE SCHEDULE:
Introduction of Speakers (5 min): MF
Indications for pediatric PK : To Do or Not To Do? (25 min): KN
Outcome of PK in Kids (20 min) ARD
Surgical Technique (20 min) NG
Post operative follow up and Complications (20 min) JS
Alternative procedures : Rotational autograft, DALK, DSEK (15 min) MF
Discussion (20 min)
SINGLE PRODUCT COURSE: Yes
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE:
None
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Faculty: C. Roberts M. Belin R. Ambrosio Jr D. Gatinel A. Marcovich
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The course will focus on the most recent and relevant research on Keratoconus . Speakers from the editorial board of the International Journal of Keratoconus and Ecatic Corneal Diseases ( IJKECD ) will present their most recent d diagnosis, pathophysiology and treatment of this disease.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The course is an advanced course, the course aims to give knowledge on the basics of the pathophysiology of the disease , discuss the concept of keratoconus as an inflammatory disease ,eye rubbing is it a cause of the disease does it contribute to its progression?.
What are the available kinds of the intrastromal corneal rings (ISCR)and why new designs of ISCR are emerging ?, how can we integrate different available treatments such as ISCR , collagen cross linking (CXL) photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) and intraocular lenses IOLs for the treatment of KC , What does biomechanical failure in keratoconus tell us on how to perform CXL , is CXL performed by riboflavin and UVA the only option for CXL. Advanced technologies for the diagnosis of keratoconus will be presented
COURSE SCHEDULE:
1- what is new in corneal topography for the early diagnosis of keratoconus -Belin 20 minutes
1-corneal biomechnics and costumized crosslinking , what is the best approach stabilize the cornea from the biomechanical point of view- Cynthia Roberts 15minutes
3- Intrastromal corneal rings, what are the various available designs and what is the logic behind the new designs -Adel Barbara 20 minutes
4-The combination of intrastromal rings , collagen cross linking ,PRK and phacic IOLs in the management of keratoconus what is the right sequence- Renato Ambrosio 20 minutes
4- Is keratoconus an inflammatory disease , eye rubbing and keratoconus - Damien Gatinel 15 minutes
5- Mew concepts and materials for collagen corneal cross linking -Arie Markovitz 15 minutes
15 minutes discussion
SINGLE PRODUCT COURSE: No
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE:
None
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Faculty: J. de la Cruz S. Hannush E. Arrondo C. Mateo M. Harissi-Dagher
This is a pre-requisite course for the wetlab(s): Boston Keratoprosthesis (B-KPro)
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
With the emerging success of the Boston KPro type I keratoprosthesis as an alternative to multiple failed corneal transplant and other ocular surface diseases, there is a renewed interest in adequate patient selection, implantation techniques, as well as proper postoperative management. Successful keratoprosthesis surgery and retention requires a unique interaction between the corneal prosthesis and its surrounding environment.
This course will give an overview of key concepts that are critical to the keratoprosthesis surgeon.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The video and case vignette based course aims to instruct the surgeon in understanding basic and advanced concepts of Boston KPro type I surgery and management. The course will also present established as well as novel methods on how to successfully approach surgery of the KPro type I in clinical practice.
COURSE SCHEDULE:
Introduction 2 min— S Cortina, MD
Preoperative Evaluation and Surgical Planning 13 min— Soledad Cortina, MD
Surgical Techniques and Postop care 15 min— Sadeer Hannush, MD
Prevention, diagnosis and management of Complications 15 min— Jose de la Cruz, MD
Considerations for Glaucoma Management 15 min— Elena Arrondo, MD
Management of vitreoretinal complications 15 min— Carlos Mateo, MD
If I knew then what I know now: five cases that changed my approach to KPro 15 min— Mona Harissi-Dagher, MD
The patient with severe ocular surface disease: what are the options? 15min — Maria de la Paz, MD
How to start a KPro service: lessons learned 15 min— Mona Harrisi-Dagher, MD
SINGLE PRODUCT COURSE: Yes
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE:
None
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Faculty: J. Gaytan-Melicoff A. Marinho J. Aramberri G. Rocha
This is a pre-requisite course for the wetlab(s): LASIK (Laser in situ keratomileusis)
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
LASIK for correcting refractive errors is the most common and widely accepted refractive surgery. This course will provide basic and fundamental information about the special characteristics of LASIK, compared with PRK, as well as the new femtosecond-assisted refractive correction (FLEX and Smile procedures) the use or non-use of ethanol in surface ablation techniques and the role of wavefront-guided strategies with respect to excimer-induced higher-order aberrations will be explained. A range of complications will be identified, and compared with adverse events associated with PRK. Videos of the surgical techniques and some complications will be shown. The background information will be provided in handouts for each participant of the course.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The purpose of this course is to describe best practice in LASIK corneal refractive surgery, compared with PRK and femtosecond lenticule extraction techniques, emphasizing on the steps that are essential for success. The course will cover the indications and patient selection criteria for these three procedures, and discuss in detail the modern surface ablation compared to LASIK.
COURSE SCHEDULE:
0. Daniel Elies - Introduction: Outline and main goals of the course 5'
1. Antonio Marinho - Preoperative evaluation: “What are the critical evaluations and considerations before the surgery? The limits on corneal ablation techniques”. 15'
2. Guillermo Rocha - LASIK surgical technique: basics “step by step” tricks. 15'
3. Jaime Aramberri - PRK: Basic comparison (advantages-disadvantages) between LASIK and surface ablation techniques. 15'
4. Daniel Elies - How to handle the main and most common peroperative complications for basic LASIK surgery. Some coments on femto-LASIK 15'
5. Javier Gaytan - Main surgical tips with the different approaches for LASIK reoperations) 15'
6. - SMILE, femtosecond corneal refractive procedure 10'
All: Guided discussion. Question and answers from the audience. 30'
SINGLE PRODUCT COURSE: No
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE:
None
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Faculty: I. Pallikaris
This is a pre-requisite course for the wetlab(s): PRK, LASEK & EPI-LASIK
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The special characteristics of PRK, LASEK and Epi-LASIK as well as the use or non-use of ethanol will be elucidated. The role of wavefront-guided strategies with respect to excimer-induced higher-order aberrations will be demonstrated. Outcomes achievable with cutting-edge technology will also be presented. A range of complications will be identified, and compared with adverse events associated with LASIK. Brief videos of the surgical techniques will be shown.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The course will cover the indications and patient selection criteria for these three procedures, and discuss in detail the advantages of modern surface ablation as compared to LASIK.
COURSE SCHEDULE:
D. Epstein: PRK (15 mins)
I. Pallikaris: Advanced surface ablation (15 mins)
I. Pallikaris: Epi-LASIK (15 mins)
D. Epstein: Complications (15 mins)
I. Pallikaris / D. Epstein: Wavefront guided ablations and other advanced techniques (15 mins)
Discussion (30 mins)
SINGLE PRODUCT COURSE: No
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE:
None
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Faculty: Z. Khoueir B. Pajic F. Ruefer S. Dorairaj A. Tatham
This is a pre-requisite course for the wetlab(s): Modern MIGS Techniques For Beginners
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
There is a plethora of new glaucoma surgery techniques, often grouped under the umbrella term "MIGS".
This course will present a video- and evidence-based overview of new techniques and devices for minimally-invasive glaucoma surgery.The course is sub-divided in Schlemm's canal-based techniques, those that address the subconjunctival route, and alternative methods. Surgical indications foreach technique will be discussed. Videos will illustrate surgical technique andpotential complications. Results and management of complications will be presented.
There will be a panel discussion at the end of the course which will review practical cases and give recommendations.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Provide an overview on modern glaucoma surgery techniques and enableattendees to chose the appropriate surgical technique for his skill set andsetting.This course provides the theoretical basis for our MIGS wetlab.
COURSE SCHEDULE:
Moderators: Kaweh Mansouri and Ziad Khoueir
Overview of the MIGS landscape (10') Kaweh Mansouri, Montchoisi Clinic (Lausanne, Switzerland)
1. Schlemm’s canal based approaches:
1) High frequency deep sclerotomy (HFDS) (10+2’), Bojan Pajic, ORASIS (Reinach, Switzerland)
2) Kahook Dual Blade (10+2’), Syril Dorairaj, Mayo Clinic (Jacksonville, FL, USA)
3) ABiC and GATT (10+2’), Andrew Tatham, University of Edinburgh (Edinburgh, UK)
2. Trabecular bypass: iStent (10+2’), Florian Ruefer, Bellevue Clinic (Kiel, Germany)
3. Subconjunctival route:
1) Microshunt (10+2’), Kaweh Mansouri, Montchoisi Clinic (Lausanne, Switzerland)
2) XEN Gel Stent, Mario Economou, Karolinska Institute (Stockholm, Sweden)
4. Cyclodestruction:
1) Micropulse (10+2’), Ziad Khoueir, Beirut Eye and Ear Hospital (Beirut, Lebanon)
Challenging Case Presentations and Panel Discussion – 25’
SINGLE PRODUCT COURSE: No
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE:
research is funded, fully or partially, by a competing company, travel has been funded, fully or partially, by a competing company
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Faculty: K. Tjia A. Chakrabarti
This is a pre-requisite course for the wetlab(s): Basic Phacoemulsification
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
These courses are designed for the beginning phaco surgeon. The faculty have a wealth of experience of both phaco and teaching principles. An insight will be offered into what phaco machines do and how, as well as technical details of how to set about the safe removal of cataractous lens.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The beginning phaco surgeon should finish this course with an insight into the fundamentals of phacoemulsification, and be in a position to perform the surgery in a more structured and safe fashion.
COURSE SCHEDULE:
N. Reus: Nucleus management, medium cataract, crack techniques (20 mins)
N. Reus: Nucleus management, hard cataracts, introduction to chop techniques (10 mins)
A. Chakrabarti: Nucleus management, hard cataracts, personal chop techniques (20 mins)
A. Chakrabarti: Mature cataracts (10 mins)
K. Tjia: Nucleus management, hard cataracts, manual chop techniques (10 mins)
A. Chakrabarti: Small pupil management (20 mins)
K. Tjia: Posterior capsule rupture management (20 mins)
Panel: Questions and answers (10 mins)
SINGLE PRODUCT COURSE: No
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE:
None
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Faculty: T. Neuhann R. Menapace R. Stegman C. Billotte
This is a pre-requisite course for the wetlab(s): Posterior Capsulorhexis “Bag in the Lens”
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course should be a prerequisite for the wetlab on posterior capsulorhexis and bag-in-the-lens implantation.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The speakers will cover different aspects of posterior capsulorhexis based on video presentations including theoretical considerations about the clinical benefit of PPCCC. Posterior capsulorhexis was introduced by H. Gimbel and T. Neuhann in the nineties to correct for inadvertent posterior capsule tearing during phacoemulsification. PPCCC has been proposed since as primary surgical step in the presence of posterior capsule plaque and in case of primary or secondary paediatric cataract surgery (R. Stegmann). These conditions have become standard indications for PPCCC with or without the use of kenacort to define vitreolenticular interface anomalies as can be found in children and adults. However, during the last decade PPCCC has been used routinely for the implantation of IOLs following the optic capture technique or the bag-in-the-lens implantation technique. Five different surgeons (Robert Stegmann, Christian Billotte, Tobias Neuhann, Rupert Menapace, Marie-José Tassignon) will expose their experience with PPCCC, with or without the implantation of a monofocal bag-in-the-lens, toric bag-in-the-lens or following the optic capture technique. This course will demonstrate the new insights on the anterior interface (vitreo-lenticular) using peroperatieve OCT and show correlation with known anatomical features. Consequently new cataract entities will described (e.g. vitreolenticular dysgenesis congenital cataract).
COURSE SCHEDULE:
Techniques and safety of PPCCC. Indications of PPCCC in primary cataract, in children and traumatic cases following optic capture technique (R. Stegmann- R Menapace). Developmental history of PPCCC with relating to the bag-in-the-lens (M.J. Tassignon). Long-term experience and postoperative inflammation in combined cataract and vitrectomy using the bag-in-the-lens (C. Billotte). Surgical tricks for BIL implantation in young adults
SINGLE PRODUCT COURSE: No
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE:
receives consulting fees, retainer, or contract payments from a company producing, developing or supplying the product or procedure presented
