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Sunday 15 September
08:00-09:45
- IC 37
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Faculty: S. Hannush R. Bellucci R. Mohan S. Srinivasan
This is a pre-requisite course for the wetlab(s): DSEK and DMEK Keratoplasty
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course will mostly be directed to surgical technique details: microkeratome and/or trephine preparation of the donor in both penetrating and anterior and posterior lamellar techniques trephination, and techniques of suturing.
Other surgical maneuvers commonly performed during keratoplasty such as cataract surgery, iris reconstruction, IOL extraction or anterior vitrectomy will also be reviewed.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the course, an overview of the most advanced but not yet regular techniques, will also be reviewed. The main goal of the overview is to be updated every year because techniques and technology are constantly improving (for example: culture of endothelial cells or the use of femtosecond lasers).
COURSE SCHEDULE:
1. Introduction - J.L. Güell
2. Trephination: different approaches - S. Hannush
3. Suturing technique: per and postoperative management - R. Mohan
4. Pearls surgical management of postkeratoplasty astigmatism - J.L. Güell
5. Basic instrumentation for full thickness keratoplasty – S. Srinivasan
6. Surgical technique in full thickness keratoplasty - R. Bellucci
7. Basic instrumentation in anterior and posterior lamelar keratoplasty – S. Hannush
8. Q & A
SINGLE PRODUCT COURSE: No
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE:
None
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Sunday 15 September
08:00-10:00
- IC 31
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Faculty: G. Barrett
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This perennial course dates back to the earliest days of this Society and is the oldest course offered at the ESCRS. Dr. Osher and Dr. Barrett team up to review a broad spectrum of intraoperative complications that occur during cataract surgery. Edited videos are presented and the speakers analyze warning signs, errors, and detail the surgical maneuvers necessary to achieve a successful outcome. The topics vary from year to year but the attendee should expect lots of excitement and spirited discussion from two highly experienced cataract surgeons.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
To teach early recognition of complications and to review those surgical maneuvers necessary to attain a successful outcome.
COURSE SCHEDULE:
Dr. Barrett and Dr. Osher will present videos for the entire course.
SINGLE PRODUCT COURSE: No
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE:
None
- IC 32
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Faculty: S. Klyce D. Koch D. Epstein B. Ventura
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The course provides overall guidelines for understanding corneal topography in its numerous manifestations.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
To enable the clinician to interpret the basic infrormation provided by topography maps so as to integrate this information into daily clinical practice.
COURSE SCHEDULE:
Corneal topography device technologies (Cynthia Roberts) [10 minutes]
Interpreting curvature-based topography (Steve Klyce) [30 min]
Misconceptions in corneal topography (Cynthia Roberts) [30 min]
The importance of the posterior surface in IOL power calculation (Doug Koch) [30 minutes]
Devices and Technologies Bruna Ventura
Official Questioner (Dan Epstein)
Each presentation will be followed by a 5-min question and answer period.
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, receives consulting fees, retainer, or contract payments from a competing company
- IC 33
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Faculty: C. Jansén K. Svedberg
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course will cover basic aspects of ocular trauma assessment and both conservative and surgical management of ocular injuries. Existing evidence on trauma management will be presented together with case presentations and surgical videos. The panel represents different subspecialties and their respective view on ocular trauma. Focus will be laid on primary surgical repair, including immediate or delayed lens surgery and vitrectomy. Interactive discussion of the presented cases is encouraged.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
To give a systematic approach on how to assess a patient with ocular trauma and how to initiate appropriate treatment. The course is especially targeted at junior surgeons who have to manage emergency trauma cases.
COURSE SCHEDULE:
1. Trauma terminology and assessment
2. Trauma of the eyelid, lacrimal system and orbit
3. Corneal and scleral injury
4. Lens and iris damage
5. Posterior segment damage and intraocular foreign bodies
SINGLE PRODUCT COURSE: No
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE:
None
- IC 34
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Faculty: T. Archer G. Carp
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Refractive complications of corneal surgery after previous corneal procedures (LASIK, PRK, RK, DALK, PK etc.) will be discussed. Patient complaints and diagnostic testing must lead to a specific diagnosis in order to best choose the therapeutic course of action (Wavefront-guided, Topography-guided, Trans-epithelial PTK or others). Subjective and objective tests will be discussed in the context of obtaining a diagnosis in the various types of complication (small optical zone, decentration, irregular astigmatism, irregularly irregular surfaces etc.).
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The attendee will attain a sound understanding of the diagnostic approach and optimal therapeutic actions possible in complicated corneal refractive cases.
COURSE SCHEDULE:
Dan Reinstein - 15 mins - Diagnostic technology and techniques for complicated cases after refractive surgery
Glenn Carp - 15 mins: Treatment options for small optical zone / high spherical aberration (induced night vision glare and halos)
Glenn Carp - 15 mins: Treatment options for decentration
Timothy Archer - 15 mins: Treatment planning and population outcomes of topography-guided custom ablation
Dan Reinstein - 35 mins: Treatment options for irregularly irregular astigmatism
Timothy Archer - 15 mins: Population outcomes of trans-epithelial PTK in irregularly irregular astigmatism
Dan Reinstein - 10 mins: Stromal topography-guided treatment and conclusions
SINGLE PRODUCT COURSE: No
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE:
has significant investment interest in a company producing, developing or supplying product or procedure presented, travel has been funded, fully or partially, by a company producing, developing or supplying the product or procedure presented, receives consulting fees, retainer, or contract payments from a company producing, developing or supplying the product or procedure presented
- IC 35
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Faculty: S. Jacob S. Kodur D. Megur A. Agarwal R. Solanki
This is a pre-requisite course for the wetlab(s): Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This is a wet-lab pre-requisite video course designed for both beginning cataract surgeons as well as surgeons well versed with phaco. The instructors have been pioneers in the field with wealth of experience in teaching phaco as well as MSICS. The course will offer insights into safe navigation of the learning curve of MSICS. There will also be a panel discussion at the conclusion of each presentation.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the course the attendee will be familiar with the various steps of MSICS and learn how to avoid and successfully manage the common intraoperative challenges faced by a neophyte.
COURSE SCHEDULE:
Introduction: Arup Chakrabarti 4 min
Instrumentation for MSICS: Ronak Solanki 8 min
Wound Construction in MSICS: Soosan Jacob 10 min
Capsulorhexis Specific to MSICS: Soosan Jacob 10 min
Nucleus Management – An Overview of Different Variations in the Technique: Satyamurthy KV 20 min
Nucleus Management by the Phacosandwich Technique: Deepak Megur 15 min
Potential Complications During Learning Curve: Satyamurthy K V + Deepak Megur + Arup Chakrabarti 20 min
Conversion from Phaco to Non Phaco: Arup Chakrabarti 10 min
The Subtle Tricks in MSICS: Asvin Agarwal 10 min
Discussion 13 min
SINGLE PRODUCT COURSE: No
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE:
None
- IC 36
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Faculty: F. Carones M. Eldanassoury P. Stodulka
This is a pre-requisite course for the wetlab(s): Iris Fixation phakic IOL
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The course will be divided in three parts. In the first part the criteria for patient selection will be presented and discussed in detail. In the second part, the available phakic IOLs (Artisan, Artiflex; ICL, IPCL) will be presented by experts with special emphasis on design, surgical techniques and adverse events. In the third part the explantation of phakic IOl (causes and management) will be presented.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Presenting in one course different types of phakic IOLs,in an unbiased way, we hope to enable the refractive surgeon to begin or expand his/hers practice with phakic IOLs, having the complete knowledge of advantages as well of adverse events of this type of refrctive surgery.
COURSE SCHEDULE:
1) Introduction-A. Marinho (5 minutes). 2) Selection of patients-F. Carones (20 minutes). 3) Artisan /Artiflex- (20 minutes). 4) ICL- Alaa El-Danassoury (20 minutes). 5) IPCL- P. Stodulka 20 minutes). 6-Explantation of Phakic IOLs- A. Marinho (20 minutes). 7-Discussion (15 minutes)
SINGLE PRODUCT COURSE: No
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE:
None
- IC 39
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Faculty: W. Sekundo G. Baikoff T. Neuhann G. Carp
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Femtosecond laser has been introduced recently as a new high technology tool for corneal surgery. During recent years an increased number of applications and a clear improvement in the surgical performance has been described when using femtosecond laser for procedures such as LASIK, corneal grafting surgery (penetrating, deep anterior lamellar), corneal excision, intracorneal ring segment implantation, pockets for intracorneal inlays, corneal keratopigmentation techniques and corneal refractive surgery. During this course the instructors will provide details about the use of the different femtosecond technologies, the evidence that exists on the improvement and clinical outcomes and clinical and surgical pearls for the practical use of femtosecond laser for corneal surgery.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
To instruct the corneal surgeon about the use of femtosecond lasers in corneal grafting surgery, surgery of keratoconus and special indications such as corneal keratopigmentation techniques, and presbyopia in corneal refractive surgery.
COURSE SCHEDULE:
Introduction: Femtosecond laser. How does it work?
Jorge Alio
10 minutes
Femtosecond Lasik
Tobias Neuhann
5 minutes
Use of femtosecond lasers in corneal grafting surgery:
Femtosecond laser in PKP and DALK: My way
Jorge Alio moderator and questions
Georges Baikoff, Tobias Neuhann
15 minutes each + 5 Q&A
Femtosecond laser in the surgery of keratoconus: intracorneal ring segments
Jorge Alio
5 minutes
All Femtosecond refractive surgery
Walter Sekundo
15 minutes
SMILE: Facts and science in corneal refractive surgery
Glenn Carp
15 minutes
Other applications: corneal keratopigmentation techniques, corneal excision, others.
Jorge Alio
15 minutes
Panel Discussion
10 minutes
SINGLE PRODUCT COURSE: No
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE:
None
- IC 40
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Faculty: M. Nordlund C. Chan E. Sarnicola A. Cheung M. Darvish
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Clinical case and video-based course will explain how to diagnose limbal stem cell deficiency, and how to medically and surgically treat this condition.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Attendee will be able to learn how to clinically recognize LSCD and how to identify the etiology of the disease. Attendee will also learn pros, cons, and indications of the different available ocular surface transplantation techniques.
COURSE SCHEDULE:
'- Etiology and classification of sever ocular surface diseases (data from a 738 eyes case series)
- Medical management and the importance of an early diagnosis
- Surgical technique of ocular surface stem cell transplantation (CLAU, lr-CLAL, KLAL, Cincinnati procedure, ect)
- How to select the best lr-CLAL donor
- Postoperative management of ocular surface stem cell transplantation
- Keratoplasty in sever ocular surface diseases
- Keratoprosthesis vs ocular surface stem cell transplantation
- Management of keratoprosthesis melt
- Clinical cases
SINGLE PRODUCT COURSE: No
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE:
None
- IC 41
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Faculty: R. Ambrosio Jr R. Nuijts N. Pahuja P. Khamar P. Patel
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
With the rapid advancements in diagnostic and treatment modalities for keratoconus, choosing the right treatment option for the patient, to give not only stabilization from disease progression but also good visual outcome and an overall good quality of life, is a challenge for Ophthalmologists. This course will discuss the different diagnostic and treatment options available. Followed by case-based scenarios, to provide the attendees with a step-wise approach to manage keratoconus (and iatrogenic ectasia), so as to customize the treatment to patientﾒs needs.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. The role played by tears as biomarkers and their role as indicators of treatment efficacy. 2. To provide an understanding different newer imaging techniques in the diagnosis of Keratoconus. 3. To discuss the various treatment modalities currently available. 4. To understand their incorporation in practice, via a case-based approach, to customize treatment to patient needs.
COURSE SCHEDULE:
1. Genetics, Tear biomarkers and beyond in Keratoconus. Natasha Pahuja
2. Unusual topography & importance of epithelium maps . Pavitra Patel
3. Corneal collagen cross linking - an overview. Rohit Shetty
4. Understanding Corneal Biomechanics in Keratoconus. Renato Ambrosio Jr
5. Case consult. Rudy Nuijts
6. Customised laser ablation for KC (Q protocol)- Rohit Shetty
7. Case-based understanding of a Systematic and Customized approach of Management of Keratoconus. Pooja Khamar
SINGLE PRODUCT COURSE: Yes
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE:
None
- IC 42
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Faculty: J. Aramberri H. Fam T. Ferreira T. Olsen F. Ribeiro
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
After a short overview of the current concepts the course will focus on the important steps to improve the refractive predictability with current formulas. Odd cases (post-LASIK) and toric IOLs may require special steps to overcome the prediction error seen with many formulas. Many new biometers have been introduced in recent years and the compatibility and accuracy of different devices should be addressed. Newer techniques for the estimation of the Estimated Lens Position (ELP) and ray tracing technology will be presented and what clinical results are to be anticipated
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Attendees will learn the principles of modern IOL power calculation and understand the means to improve the predictability of the refractive outcome
COURSE SCHEDULE:
Giacomo Savini: Introduction
Filomena Ribeiro: Current formulas
Han Bor Fam: Constant optimization
Tiago Ferreira: Update on optical biometers
Thomas Olsen: Improved ELP estimation and ray tracing
Giacomo Savini: Toric IOLs calculation
Jaime Aramberri: Post-LASIK and post-ICL calculations
SINGLE PRODUCT COURSE: Yes
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE:
gains financially from product or procedure presented, receives consulting fees, retainer, or contract payments from a company producing, developing or supplying the product or procedure presented
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Sunday 15 September
10:00-12:30
- IC 38
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Faculty: M. Busin H. Dua R. Mohan
This is a pre-requisite course for the wetlab(s): DSEK and DMEK Keratoplasty
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The course will be mostly directed to surgical technique details: microkeratome and/or trephine preparation of the donor in both penetrating and anterior and posterior lamellar techniques trephination, and techniques of suturing.
Other surgical maneuvers commonly performed during keratoplasty such as cataract surgery, iris reconstruction, IOL extraction or anterior vitrectomy will also be reviewed. In this advance section, high risk keratoplasty management as well as a deeper view in the handling of complicated situations will be covered
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the course, an overview of the most advanced but not yet regular techniques will also be reviewed. The main goal of this last part is to be updated every year because techniques and technology are constantly improving (for example: culture of endothelial cells or the use of femtosecond lasers)
COURSE SCHEDULE:
1. Surgical technique in anterior lamellar keratoplasty H. Dua/ J.L. Güell
2. Surgical Technique in Posterior lamellar keratoplasty- M. Busin
3. Additional surgery during keratoplasty: cataract, vitrectomy and iris reconstruction- J.L. Güell
4. Management of high risk keratoplasty- H. Dua
5. Regrafts. Glaucoma and keratoplasty- Rishi Mohan
6. Q&A/ Discussion of cases
SINGLE PRODUCT COURSE: No
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE:
None
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Sunday 15 September
10:30-12:30
- IC 43
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Faculty: E. Assia M. Piovella Z. Biro S. Arshinoff
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Course will comprehensively discuss and demonstrate the techniques to manage complications which ensue when a rock hard cataract is done. Strategies in evaluating and saving the endothelium by managing ultrasound settings. Retrieving a difficult rhexis, splitting a reluctant lens, managing a surgically induced zonular dehiscence, and a split capsule half way through procedure. Using capsular stabilization devices and finally saving a sinking lens, and managing subsequent suturing of the IOL.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
This course aims to equip the attendee with the ability to assess a hard cataract, judge how to split a sticky had lens, assess the capsular support, predict the problems which will occur, take preventive steps and effectively manage complications they arise at any stage of the procedure.
COURSE SCHEDULE:
Overview of the course topics. Advanced Surgical Techniques to Prevent Complications in Phaco, Prof. Cyres Mehta, 15 mins; Stabilizing a sinking lens. Managing a capsular dehiscence with the anchor and suture with IOL stabilization, Prof. Ehud I. Assia, 15 min; Newer methods on splitting elastic and difficult lenses, Prof. Matteo Piovella, 15 mins; Managing Difficult Cataracts using New Novel Techniques, Biro Zsolt, 15 mins; Optimization - The key to managing rocks. Dr. Cyres Mehta, 15 mins; Hard cataracts with Optimizing viscoelastic devices, Prof. Steve Arshinoff, 15 mins.
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 competing company, travel has been funded, fully or partially, by a company producing, developing or supplying the product or procedure presented, receives consulting fees, retainer, or contract payments from a competing company
- IC 44
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Faculty: P. Hoffmann B. LaHood
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course is aimed at young ophthalmologists and surgeons who wish to understand and increase their use of toric IOLs. This has been a popular course for the past two years at the ESCRS congress. This year, we have updated the course to provide a more practical overview of toric IOL use, including IOL calculation and rotation surgery. We have also included a section targeting common concerns with calculation such as SIA, posterior corneal astigmatism and post-refractive surgery eyes. Presenters will draw on their experience in this area with multiple recent publications on the topics of astigmatism, calculation of toric IOL power and analysis of astigmatic outcomes to share with the audience. We aim to make the seemingly complicated optical principles of astigmatism and toric IOL calculation simple and appealing so that attendees feel confident in every aspect of toric IOL use and are capable of managing astigmatic refractive surprises if they occur.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Attendees will gain an in depth understanding of toric IOLs so that they feel more confident using them. They will have common concerns clarified and be given advice and practical tips on IOL calculation, implantation and most importantly how to manage sub-optimal outcomes competently. This course will help surgeons to achieve better visual outcomes for their patients and feel more in control of their refractive outcomes from toric IOL implantation surgery.
COURSE SCHEDULE:
Introduction to basics of Toric IOL surgery, brief optical principles and course overview: M Goggin, 10 mins.
Patient Selection and targets. Focus on population statistics, the pros and cons of residual astigmatism and thresholds for using toric IOLs: P Hoffman, 20 mins.
Toric IOL platforms and performance. An explanation of IOL availability, design features, cylinder steps and rotational stability: L van Zyl, 15 mins.
Toric IOL Calculation methods: Nomogram adjustment and consideration of WTR, ATR and oblique eyes: M Goggin, 15 mins.
Online Toric Calculator updates and comparisons as well as Considerations for Toric IOL planning including SIA, posterior corneal astigmatism, axis flipping and post laser refractive surgery eyes: B LaHood, 20 mins.
Analysing post-operative astigmatic refractive surprise. Practicalities of dealing with astigmatic refractive surprise including tips on rotating IOLs and considering when it may be best to perform laser correction: M Goggin, 30 mins.
Conclusions and Panel Comments or Discussion: M Goggin, 10 mins.
SINGLE PRODUCT COURSE: No
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE:
None
- IC 45
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Faculty: M. Belin W. Dupps C. Roberts J. Lyra P. Vinciguerra
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The course describes the relevance of going beyond but not over classic Placido-disk based corneal front surface topography and central corneal thickness for screening ectasia risk prior to kerato-refractive surgery or laser vision correction. Corneal tomography with Scheimpflug, OCT and biomechanical evaluations are extensively discussed. These concepts are also considered for crystalline lens-based refractive surgery and IOL selections
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
To goal of the course is to present the state of the art for screening refractive surgery candidates. From basic concepts to the most cutting-edge research, the participants will learn about this fundamental part of Refractive Surgery.
COURSE SCHEDULE:
1. Why and how we need to go beyond classic screening based on corneal topography and central pachymetry - Renato Ambrósio Jr
2. Concepts for tomographic corneal elevation & ABCD System for Staging Ectasia - Michael W. Belin
3. Corneal biomechanical assessment for screening refractive candidates: why and how? - Cynthia Roberts
4. My view on corneal biomechanics - William J. Dupps
5. My approach for screening refractive candidates using the available data in 2017 - Paolo Vinciguerra
6. The BrAIN approach for screening refractive candidates with Artificial intelligence: Joao Marcelo Lyra
7. Clinical Cases and Discussion
SINGLE PRODUCT COURSE: No
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE:
gains financially from product or procedure presented, travel has been funded, fully or partially, by a competing company, research is funded, fully or partially, by a competing company
- IC 46
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Faculty: K. Miller M. Synder S. Masket
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Iris reconstruction is required in cases of partial defects or total aniridia. This course will review all the currently available artificial iris implants in Europe and North America, techniques and practical tips on implantation. Topics will include (1) Preoperative assessment and surgical planning for iris defects (2) systematic approach to iris reconstruction, (3) review of currently available iris reconstruction implants (in USA and Europe), (4) indications, (5) surgical techniques of each type (demonstrated with videos), and (5) complications and management. Surgical videos will be used extensively to demonstrate the techniques of each modality and the management of complications.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
After the course, the attendee will have gained a greater insight into the assessment, indications and surgical strategies available for reconstructing the iris together with management of complications in iris reconstruction.
COURSE SCHEDULE:
I. Approaches to iris reconstruction
a. How to assess patients with iris defects
b. When to use artificial iris implants
II. Review of currently available iris reconstruction implants
a. Historical models and approaches
b. Currently available Implants
i. Morcher
ii. Ophtec
iii. Dr. Schmidt
c. Implants Materials, Design and Models
i. Morcher – Aniridia /partial aniridia rings and implants
1. Aniridia rings
2. Aniridia implants (Models: 67, 68, 94)
3. Partial aniridia implants (Models 67, 94)
4. Partial aniridia rings (Models 96E, 96F)
ii. Ophtec – Iris Prosthetic systems (Standard and Custom designed)
1. Aniridia lens 1 (Model 310) for scleral fixation
2. Aniridia lens 2 (Model 311) for scleral/sulcus fixation
iii. Dr. Schmidt Custom Iris
III. Indications for the use of artificial iris implants
a. Patient selection
i. Pros and cons of each implants
ii. How to select an implant based on iris defect
b. Assessment of intraocular anatomy
i. Assessment of iris (aniridia and degree of partial aniridia)
ii. Assessment of angle
iii. Assessment of phakic status and capsular support
IV. Surgical steps (demonstrated with videos)
a. Implantation of various implants
b. Pitfalls and problems during surgery with proposed solutions
V. Potential complications and its Management
SINGLE PRODUCT COURSE: No
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE:
receives consulting fees, retainer, or contract payments from a competing company
- IC 47
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Faculty: R. Stegmann V. Jasinskas S. Ondrejka
This is a pre-requisite course for the wetlab(s): Glaucoma Canaloplasty (Enhanced Viscocanalostomy), Viscocanalostomy (Glaucoma)
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course covers the surgical steps in internal draining Ab-Externo and Ab-Interno Schlemm's Canal Glaucoma Surgery, with special attention to the procedures of Viscocanalostomy and Canaloplasty (in which Schlemm's canal is dilated prior to placing a tensioning device in the canal).
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The course faculty will present their long-term results with Ab-Externo Viscocanalostomy and Canaloplasty and early results of Ab-Interno Canaloplasty.
COURSE SCHEDULE:
10.30 – 10.40 Introduction & History of Schlemm’s Canal Surgery: Clive Peckar
10.40 – 11.10 Viscocanalostomy & Canaloplasty: Step by Step: Clive Peckar
11.15 – 11.30 The Glaucoma I have treated with SCS for the last 28 years: Robert Stegmann
11.30 – 11.40 Complications: Vytautas Jasinskas
11.40 – 11.50 Advantages of Ab-Externo, Particularly in Revision Surgery, Such as Failed Trabeculectomy: Simon Ondrejka
11.50 – 12.00 Ab-Interno Experience & Results: Simon Ondrejka
12.00 – 12.15 You can cure Glaucoma if you operate early enough: Robert Stegmann
12.15 – 12.20 Summing-Up & Conclusions: Clive Peckar
12.20 – 12.30 Questions to the Faculty: The Faculty
SINGLE PRODUCT COURSE: Yes
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE:
receives consulting fees, retainer, or contract payments from 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 48
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Faculty:
M.J. Tassignon
V. Pfeifer
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Course highlights changing paradigms for management of pediatric cataracts, including preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative management, plus the use of new techniques and technology in these small eyes. Tips for successfully managing special situations including persistent fetal vasculature, traumatic cataracts, etc will be discussed. Incorporating these will help surgeons enhance intraoperative performance and ensure a good outcome
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
At the conclusion of this course the attendee will understand the clinical pearls and tips for enhancing outcomes following pediatric cataract surgery and potential difficulties as well as ways to manage them
COURSE SCHEDULE:
2 Hours
SINGLE PRODUCT COURSE: No
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE:
None
- IC 84
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Faculty: L. Benjamin R. Packard A. Ahmed
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Everyone has to start some time. The course covers each step of the surgery from start to finish. We aim to help surgeons learn and understand good routine phaco technique and progress with confidence
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
To get trainees starting phaco surgery safely
COURSE SCHEDULE:
Getting started, anaesthesia and patient preparation, incisions, capsulorhexis, hydrodissection and delineation, power modulation, fluidics, management of posterior capsular rupture, irrigation and aspiration, IOL insertion and finishing off
SINGLE PRODUCT COURSE: No
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE:
None
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Sunday 15 September
14:30-15:30
- IC 49
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Faculty: P. Hoffmann N. Hirnschall B. Bostanci Ceran
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Instructional course
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Residual astigmatism after toric IOL implantation can lead to reduced patient satisfaction. In those cases the source of error leading to residual astigmatism has to be identified and corrected. Correction can be either a surgical rotation of the toric IOL, an IOL exchange, refractive surgery or a correction with contact lenses, or glasses. Aim of this course is to get a better understanding of the sources of error for post-operative astigmatism and how to solve it.
COURSE SCHEDULE:
Oliver Findl: Introduction of the course; Peter Hoffmann: When and how to measure post-operative astigmatism ? When to re-rotate / exchange the IOL; Nino Hirnschall: How to calculate re-rotation + examples (especially for irregular astigmatism); Oliver Findl: Surgical videos of re-rotation and toric intraocular lens (IOL) exchange; Basak Bostanci : Post-operative astigmatism correction with refractive surgery
SINGLE PRODUCT COURSE: No
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE:
None
- IC 50
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Faculty: B. Dick F. Carones J. Schwiegerling
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course will help delegates determine the refractive needs of patients thereby helping them select the most appropriate treatment for presbyopia.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Attendees will understand how systematic evaluation of a patient’s visual activities and requirements helps to select the most appropriate treatment.
Course will present methods how to select IOL type and target refraction based on objective data.
Course will present case studies demonstrating how surgical planning can be improved
COURSE SCHEDULE:
Standards for assessing visual behavior, Prof. Dick, 15 min
Objective Assessment of Visual Behavior for cataract/refractive surgery, Dr Cummings, 15 min
Transferring objective visual requirements into customized solutions, Prof. Schwiegerling, 15 min
Surgical planning based on objective data, Dr. Carones, 15 min
SINGLE PRODUCT COURSE: No
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE:
None
- IC 51
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Faculty: E. Mrukwa-Kominek R. Bellucci
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Course will explain different aspects of multifocal/EDOF IOL implantation in eyes after corneal after refractive surgery. Calculation methods with/without clinical history, inclusion/exclusion criteria and management of potential surprises will be presented.
The influence of keratometry methods and ocular surface diseases will be matched with clinical outcomes.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Participants will learn predictable and effective methods of premium IOL calculation and implantation in eyes with former history of corneal refractive surgery.
COURSE SCHEDULE:
Dmitriew - IOL calculation methods after corneal refractive surgery - 15 min
Mrukwa-Kominek - inclusion/exclusion criteria - 15 min
Bellucci - managing postoperative surprises - 15 min
All - conclusions and discussion including case studies - 15 min
SINGLE PRODUCT COURSE: No
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE:
None
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Faculty: P. Veldman M. Greiner P. Phillips
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The course will begin with an introduction of the fundamental conformations involved in DMEK surgery, review a few high yield “DMEK dance sequences” that efficiently open the graft in most cases, highlight common pitfalls of novice DMEK surgeons learning the no-touch tap technique, and close with the perspective of how one surgeon’s tapping habits evolved over the course of his first 100 cases.
This course assumes an introductory level of experience with DMEK. It will not review in detail candidate selection, tissue preparation, recipient preparation, intraoperative complications, postoperative complications, or postoperative management. Come ready to dance!
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
This course endeavors to provide the novice and intermediate DMEK surgeon with valuable insights into the nuances of the no-touch DMEK unscrolling technique. Attendees will learn a systematic approach to unscrolling DMEK tissue, specifically how to manage common scroll conformations, how to assemble a sequence of tapping techniques that works nearly all of the time, and which unscrolling habits to avoid.
COURSE SCHEDULE:
5 Sales Introduction
14 Veldman - Choreographing the DMEK dance into its basic steps
7 Sales - High yield DMEK dance sequences
14 Greiner - Common mistakes made by novice DMEK surgeons
14 Phillips - How I used to open scrolls and how I open them now
SINGLE PRODUCT COURSE: No
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE:
None
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Faculty: C. Bovone V. Scorcia S. Madi
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Course will use videos to explain a standardized technique for DMEK using a sterile soft contact lens as scaffold from which to insert a tri-folded DMEK tissue into the anterior chamber. In this way, DMEK tissue can be delivered in a similar way to DSAEK, thus avoiding many of the common difficulties encountered with this procedure. Different steps and instrumentation required will be illustrated and results and complications will be discussed. The ability to utilize pre-loaded tissue for this technique will also be discussed.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Attendees will learn a technique that will allow them to improve results and reproducibility of their DMEK surgery.
COURSE SCHEDULE:
Introduction and basic concepts: Prof Busin, 20 minutes Tissue preparation and surgical techniques: Dr Bovone, 15 minutes Results: Dr Scorcia, 15 minutes Complications: Prof Busin, 10 minutes
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
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Faculty: B. Allan V. Maurino
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Successful cataract surgery in coexisting corneal pathology can be challenging. Advances in modern cataract surgery and IOL technology can improve the final visual and refractive outspend even in complicated corneal cases.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The course will address cataract planning and outcomes in cases of corneal co-morbidity. Careful preoperative planning is essential in scarred corneas, dystrophies or endothelial disease. Decision making involves also considering for combined cataract and corneal surgery and or sequential procedures. Biometric calculations can be difficult in post laser refractive surgery, irregular astigmatism, ectatic disease and post corneal graft. In addition intraoperative tips for combined cataract procedures and PKP, DSEAK,DMEK,DALK and peripheral lamellar grafts
COURSE SCHEDULE:
Cataract in scarred corneas (infective active or inactive) B. Allan
Cataract and ectatic disease M. Balidis
Cataract and Endothelial disease (dystrophies,injuries,degeneration) V. Maurino
Videos of challenging cases / Discussion All and audience
SINGLE PRODUCT COURSE: No
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE:
None
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Faculty: C. Arce G. Savini P. Preussner
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Instructors will demonstrate how modern instrumentation and software can improve accuracy of intraocular lens power selection beyond what is possible with conventional biometry. Lessons will be case and evidence based and will focus on both normal and post-surgical eyes. Topics include the incorporation of information from tomographer/topographers, as well as how ray-tracing can be useful, especially in abnormal eyes.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Attendees will learn how to incorporate information from the posterior cornea, as obtained from corneal topographer/tomographers, into IOL power calculations. Particular attention will be given to post-refractive and keratoconic eyes. Attendees will also understand how ray tracing can be used for IOL power calculations.
COURSE SCHEDULE:
Posterior Cornea Considerations in IOL Selection: Seth M. Pantanelli, 15 minutes; Topography Based Toric IOL Planning: Carlos Arce, 15 minutes; IOL Power Calculations with the Galiliei G6 in eyes with previous LASIK: Giacomo Savini, 15 minutes; Ray tracing for IOL Calculations: Paul-Rolf Preussner, 15 minutes
SINGLE PRODUCT COURSE: No
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE:
gains financially from product or procedure presented, receives consulting fees, retainer, or contract payments from a company producing, developing or supplying the product or procedure presented, is employed by a forNoneprofit company with an interest in the subject of the presentation
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Faculty: S. Chee C. McCabe P. Narang
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
During this instructional course the panelists will review and update in a surgical video-based format different surgical approaches for performing intraocular lens (IOL) exchange.
Topics will include how to tailor the pre-operative evaluation when considering IOL exchange . IOL exchange in different settings like capsular bag- IOL complex dislocation, out of the bag IOL subluxation and after as alternative mangament for refractive surprise after cataract surgery
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Attendees will learn how to perform a pertinent pre-op evaluation for strategic surgical planning, different surgical techniques for IOL exchange . Attendees will be able to apply these techniques in their own practice, thereby improving patient care
COURSE SCHEDULE:
5 ' Introduction
10' M. Romero: IOL exchange in the setting of refractive surprise after cataract surgery
10' S. Chee: capsular bag- IOL complex dislocation management
10' P. Narang : IOL exchange using the scaffold technique
15' C. McCabe : IOL exchange tips & pearls to avoid complications
10' Discussion
SINGLE PRODUCT COURSE: Yes
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE:
None
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Faculty: E. Messmer M. Labetoulle G. Geerling
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The Course will bring together experts in ocular surface disease to discuss new developments in diagnosis and management of ocular surface disease in glaucoma, herpetic eye disease, neurotrophic keratopathy and Stevens Johnson Syndrome, relevant to preparing patients for cataract surgery and optimizing outcomes postoperatively. Discussions will be supported by video demonstrations and evidence based literature, along with data on new treatments.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Attendees will gain a masterclass update on new developments in management of ocular surface disease in the above patient groups, relevant to cataract surgeons, to enable them to improve management of these challenging patients before and after cataract surgery.
COURSE SCHEDULE:
Ocular Surface Disease in Glaucoma– E Messmer 13 mins
HSV & Herpes Zoster– M Labetoulle 13 mins
Neurotrophic Keratopathy– G Geerling 13 mins
Stevens Johnson Syndrome– V Saw 13 mins
Discussion 8 mins
SINGLE PRODUCT COURSE: No
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE:
None
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Faculty: J. Alfonso J. Alvarez de Toledo
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
IntraCorneal Ring Segment (ICRS) implants are an effective method for the correction of mild to moderate keratoconus and other corneal ectasia. However, the variety of available ICRS types result in an increased array of treatment options as well as a higher complexity of the decision process: which specific segments to implant and where. This course will concentrate on how to improve the results, both anatomic and refractive, of ICRS implantation by (1) following a rationale on the mechanism of action of the different ICRS types and their combinations, (2) their different effect on sphere, astigmatism and coma, (3) how to apply them to the different corneal topographic configurations, (4) awareness of the details of the surgical technique and how to avoid complications, and (5) when and how to associate ICRS with other techniques such as crosslinking, laser ablation, or phakic IOLs. The different situations will be illustrated with series analysis and representative individual cases.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Attendees will be able to have a better understanding of the action of ICRS, how to select and place them in each specific corneal ectatic configuration, and eventually how to combine them with other techniques in order to to improve the results in the correction of keratoconus and other corneal ectasia.
COURSE SCHEDULE:
Introduction and basic concepts: Dr. Barraquer (15 min);
Nomograms and results: Dr. Alfonso (15 min);
Technical details, complications and combined techniques: Dr. Alvarez de Toledo (15 min).
Questions & answers (15 min).
SINGLE PRODUCT COURSE: No
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE:
None
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16:00-18:00
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Faculty: R. Yeoh K. Tjia S. Haldipurkar N. Reus B. Little
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This video course deals with genesis, management and prevention of unexpected surgeon or technique related complications in phacoemulsification in uncomplicated cataracts. These complications may be more frequent in the hands of a novice surgeon though not uncommon in the hands of an experienced surgeon. Course demonstrates complications that may be encountered during all steps of phaco (both uncomplicated and difficult cataracts) and offers a stepwise strategy to prevent and manage them. Complications and remedial measures demonstrated in this video course include wound burns, wound length and size anomalies, capsulorhexis size anomalies, extension and retrieval, two stage rhexis, use of microrhexis forceps and scissors in tricky cases, incomplete/difficult hydrodissection, hurdles in phaco-chop, misplaced CTR, inappropriately used iris hook and iris hook induced trauma, intraoperative zonular dialysis, posterior capsular tear, challenges during nucleus removal, how to convert to a safer non-phaco technique in problem situations and many more. The complications will be demonstrated using video clippings. The management of these complications also will be demonstrated. And finally tips will be offered to minimize the incidence of these complications.
There will also be a panel discussion at the conclusion of each presentation.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the course the attendee will learn how to avoid and successfully manage certain intraoperative phaco complications which can not only mar the postoperative outcome in uncomplicated as well as complicated cataracts but also can lead on to sight-threatening sequelae (if not managed scientifically).
COURSE SCHEDULE:
Speakers and Topics (15 to 20 minutes per speaker including panel discussion) 1. Dr. Arup Chakrabarti : Introduction 2. Dr. Ronald Yeoh : 1. Wound Related Complications a. Incisions that are too large/too small b. Poor incision construction c. Phaco burn d. Incision suturing: 2. Miscellaneous Complications 3. Dr. Arup Chakrabarti : 1. Capsulorhexis Complications 2. IOL Related Complications 4. Dr .Suhas Haldipurkar : 1. Hydrodissection Related Complications 2. Assorted Complications 5. Dr. Brian Little : 1. "Things residents do": a. Wounds too short and too long b. Unseen anterior capsule puncture and then filling the break with viscoelastic to split the capsule c. Capsular tear out recovery d. Viscoat exchange to stop nucleus piece dropping e. IOL stuck in wound 6. Dr. Khiun Tjia : 1. Intraop. Zonular Dialysis and Dense Nuclear Fragments 2. Posterior Capsular Tear in Quadrant Removal 3. Viscoshield Strategies 7. Dr. Nic Reus : Nucleus Management Related Complications (Including): 1. Iris Trauma in Phaco 2. Intraoperative Surge 3. Phaco Chop- Difficulties & Complications
SINGLE PRODUCT COURSE: No
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE:
None
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Faculty: Z. Nagy A. Vasavada S. Vasavada G. Auffarth R. Bellucci
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
In this course, we will present and discuss the present state of FLACS with different platforms. We will compare FLACS with classical phacoemulsification in both routine and challenging cases, reviewing the literature and adding the experience of the faculty. New IOLs specially designed for FLACS will be presented. Finally we present an economical model for FLACS.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The main objective of this course is to present the current status of FLACS technology and establish advantages and disadvantages over classical phacoemulsification. Another objective is to help the surgeons to learn some surgical tricks of FLACS in order to gain full advantage of the technology
COURSE SCHEDULE:
1-Introduction-A. Marinho (5minutes). 2) Present and Future of FLACS- Z. Nagy (15 minutes). 3) FLACS versus Phaco- A. Marinho (20 minutes). 4) FLACS in routine cases- A.Vasavada (20minutes). 5) FLACS in difficult cases- S. Vasavada (20 minutes). 6) IOLs for FLACS- G. Auffarth (15 minutes). 7) Economic model of FLACS-R. Bellucci (15 minutes) 8) Discussion ( 10 minutes)
SINGLE PRODUCT COURSE: No
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE:
None
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Faculty: A. Cummings T. Archer M. Mrochen A. Kanellopoulos R. Vinciguerra
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Managing of an unhappy patient who already underwent various types of refractive surgery treatments/retreatments? How to improve vision in a keratoconus patient or one with irregular cornea due to scaring after keratitis or eye injury? Choosing the right treatment strategy is critical in eyes with weakened corneas and low amount of corneal tissue. The leading experts will present latest advances in corneal topo/tomography, corneal structural and biomechanical analysis, and the ablation planning strategies with or without corneal collagen cross-linking. Practical guidelines of dos and don`ts will be presented. The surgeons with the first-hand experience with various commercially available systems will conduct an interactive discussion of their successful and failed cases. Limitations and pitfalls will be identified.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
To gain familiarity with necessary diagnostic methods and treatment strategies used in therapeutic refractive surgery for visually disturbing corneal optical irregularities. A special attention will be taken to measures for staying on the safe side when treating these high-risk cases.
COURSE SCHEDULE:
1. Michael Mrochen: o Do we need better diagnosis and lasers, our limitations and error budget (20 minutes)
2. Tim Archer: o The mechanism of epithelial remodeling
(20 minutes)
3. Aleksandar Stojanovic: o Strategic planning in custom ablation of irregular astigmatism - How to address epithelial remodeling and posterior corneal irregularities in topography-guided surface ablation in the treatment of corneal optical irregularities (20 minutes)
4. A. John Kanellopoulos: o Athens Protocol (Topography-guided partial PRK and CXL) in the management for keratoconus and post LASIK ectasia (20 minutes)
5. Arthur Cummings: o Options for the management of irregular corneal astigmatism (20 minutes)
6. Riccardo Vinciguerra: o Sequential customized therapeutic keratectomy (SCTK): Principles and practice (20 minutes)
SINGLE PRODUCT COURSE: No
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE:
gains financially from competing product or procedure, research is funded, fully or partially, by a competing company, receives consulting fees, retainer, or contract payments from a competing company, gains financially from product or procedure presented
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Faculty: E. Dafgard-Kopp G. Charonis R. de Keizer
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course focuses on the surgical management of selected eyelid disorders, which are common and relevant to the patient and the anterior segment surgeon. This includes the prevention and management of ocular surface disease due to eyelid malpositions (lid retraction, ectropion, entropion etc), the evaluation and treatment of a watering eye, how to deal with periocular tumours in order to avoid ongoing malignant disease, and how to perform blepharoplasty and avoid complications following this procedure. The speakers belong to a group of well-trained and experienced ophthalmic plastic surgeons and are all active members of the ESOPRS (European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery).
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Participants will be shown how to surgically manage certain disorders of the eyelid in this course.
Participants will leave the course having been shown how to prevent and manage the selected eyelid disorders.
COURSE SCHEDULE:
Vladimir Thaller (UK): What to do with "lumps and bumps" around the eye?
Eva Dafgard-Kopp (Sweden)): How to protect the ocular surface?
George Charonis (Greece): How to perform functional blepharoplasty and avoid complications?
Ronald de Keizer (Netherlands): What to do with a watering eye? Causes and evaluation.
SINGLE PRODUCT COURSE: No
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE:
None
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Faculty: T. Trinh G. Santaella N. Singal D. Rootman A. Slomovic
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Course will present current surgical techniques in the minor treatment room for managing diverse ocular surface diseases. Topics include superficial keratectomy; band chelation; corneal biopsy, pterygium surgery; tarsorrhaphy, amniotic membrane grafts; conjunctival flaps and biopsy; gluing corneal perforations; intrastromal avastin injection, anterior stromal puncture, cross linking, relaxing incisions; management of conjunctival chalasis and corneal tattooing. Emphasis will be placed on technical tips and tricks for challenging clinical situations.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Attendees should come away with
- practical tips for managing most minor procedures on the corneal surface
- an adaptable list for the equipment and materials required to perform such procedures
- techniques for managing challenging clinical situations
COURSE SCHEDULE:
Superficial Keratectomy 5 mins
Band Chelation 5 mins
Question and Answers 2 mins
Corneal Biopsy 7.5 mins
Pterygium Surgery 10 mins
Question and Answers 2 mins
Tarsorrhaphy 5 mins
Amniotic membrane grafting 5 mins
Questions and Answers 2 mins
Conjunctival flaps and biopsy 5 mins
Conjunctival chalasis 5 mins
Question and Answers 2 mins
Corneal glue for perforation 5 mins
Corneal Crosslinking 10 mins
Question and Answers 2 mins
Corneal tattooing 10 mins
Relaxing Incisions 5 mins
Question and Answers 2 mins
Anterior stromal puncture 5 mins
Intrastromal Avastin 5 mins
Question and Answers 2 mins
SINGLE PRODUCT COURSE: No
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE:
None
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Faculty:
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
In 1938 Sir Ronald Fisher wrote
“To consult the statistician after an experiment is often merely to ask him to conduct a post mortem examination. He can perhaps say what the experiment died of.”
This short workshop will prepare you for designing, undertaking and reporting the findings of a scientific study. It will encourage you to adopt an evidence based approach on how best to execute your surgical and clinical procedures. It will give you some insight into the statistical methods that can bring understanding and enlightenment about the use of medical treatments and processes.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
* To explain the various statistical approaches commonly associated with clinical and surgical eye studies
* To guide you through the analysis of data using a statistical software package
* To illustrate how to report study results in a scientific paper
* To enable you to constructively criticise a scientific paper from the perspective of a statistical reviewer
COURSE SCHEDULE:
Introduction: the role of statistics in medical research, types of data, graphics and descriptive statistics, the normal distribution.
Hypothesis Testing: basic concepts, parametric vs. non-parametric, significance level, Type I and Type II errors, randomization, per-protocol vs. intention to treat analysis
Statistical Tests: t-tests, paired t-test, Mann-Whitney, Wilcoxon, chi-squared, Z-test for two proportions illustrated using Minitab (www.minitab.com)
Case Study: Critical appraisal of a research paper from the Archives of Ophthalmology
Time for questions and general discussion
SINGLE PRODUCT COURSE: No
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE:
None
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Faculty: V. Sarnicola V. Kocaba C. Sarnicola E. Sarnicola J. Mehta
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Novel insight into about the pathophysiology of Fuchs Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy will be presented. Indication of several surgical treatments will be discussed such as Descemet membrane stripping without keratoplasty, DSAEK and DMEK. Clinical case and video-based presentations will show tricks and tips of how to perform DMEK surgery even in difficult cases.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Attendee will be able to learn how to select patients, perform surgery, and what to expect from EK versus Descemet membrane stripping without keratoplasty in Fuchs Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy.
COURSE SCHEDULE:
New concepts about the phatophysiology of Fuchs endothelial dystrophy -Descemet membrane stripping without keratplasy: indication, procedure and ouctomes -Why preferring DMEK over DSAEK -DMEK: surgical tips to start with your first cases -DMEK: how to strip your own graft -DMEK: how to magage complications -DMEK in difficult cases: is it worth it? (post victrectomy, tube, ect)
SINGLE PRODUCT COURSE: No
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE:
None
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Faculty: R. Rajpal A. Behndig R. Shetty B. Frueh T. Seiler
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Course will present instructions for customized CXL. The theoretical background as well as different techniques will be explained. Clinical experience with long-term results of customized CXL will be compared to standard CXL and complications presented. New applications including refractive CXL will be discussed.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Attendees will learn about the new technique and theoretical background of customized crosslinking and, therefore, improve the results of crosslinking in keratectasia.
COURSE SCHEDULE:
Dr. Theo G. Seiler: Theoretical background and diagnostics of customized CXL, 15 min
Dr. Raj Rajpal: Treatment patterns and protocols, 15 min
Prof. Anders Behndig: Clinical experience with customized CXL, 15 min
Prof. Rohit Shetty: The effect of different customization of UV-patterns in customized CXL and the biological response, 15 min
Prof. Beatrice Frueh: Long-term results and complications in customized CXL, 15 min
Prof. Theo Seiler: Refractive customized CXL, new irradiation patterns and new applications, 15 min
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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Faculty: D. Koch G. Barrett E. Assia
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The course will cover preoperative assessment, indications and contraindications for toric IOLs implantation, basic and advanced toric IOL power and axis calculations, preoperative marking techniques, intraoperative IOL alignment, intraoperative aberrometry, and surgical tips, followed by case presentation and panel discussion.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Attendees will equip with a systematic approach to patient selection and calculation of toric IOL power and axis to obtain optimal results. Practical pearls will help optimizing toric IOL outcomes
COURSE SCHEDULE:
Indication and contraindication for toric IOLs,
Pre-operative determination of corneal astigmatism
The effect of the posterior cornea on toric IOL power calculation and total corneal astigmatic power measurements– D. Koch.
Toric IOL calculators and SIA –
The Barrett Toric calculator, the Barrett True-K toric calculator and the Barret Rx.
– G. Barrett
Preoperative marking techniques, intraoperative IOL alignment, Intraoperative aberrometry, surgical tips – G. Kleinmann.
Interactive case presentations – E. Assia
Q@A
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 competing company, travel has been funded, fully or partially, by a company producing, developing or supplying the product or procedure presented, receives consulting fees, retainer, or contract payments from a competing company
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Faculty: D. Breyer D. Donate A. Hamid S. Brar
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This interactive and video-based course would focus on some novel & advanced concepts in SMILE such as energy optimization guided by a new intra-operative sign called the " Gas bubble escape sign",differential spot spacing patterns for lenticule planes, effect of cone selection on opaque bubble layer formation, No- dissection technique of lenticule separation, improved instrumentation, pre and post-operative techniques and effect of low energy settings, which would greatly help the practicing SMILE surgeons enhance their immediate visual results & wow factor with SMILE.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
This course is directed at surgeons who are already performing the SMILE procedures and would help them achieve excellent post -operative day 1 results. Most surgeons find that the wow factor and visual recovery after SMILE is relatively slower compared to LASIK. This course would focus on various aspects that would help them achieve excellent immediate post-operative results and patient satisfaction.
COURSE SCHEDULE:
Slides and video-based presentations. 1. Sri Ganesh: Energy optimization to achieve optimal bubble pattern for smoother dissection - Gas bubble escape sign, no-dissection technique( Lenticuloschisis). 2. Detlev R. H. Breyer- perfect pre and post-op diagnosis and care for 20/20 vision at day 1 post-operatively. 3. David Donate- How and why to use low energy in ReLEx SMILE?.4. Sheetal Brar-Effect of cone size on OBL formation and visual recovery.5.Amir Hamid-Mitigating the learning curve in adopting SMILE- Tips for ensuring rapid visual recovery.6. Sri Ganesh- Nomograms and manual compensation for cyclotorsion in astigmatism.7. Sheetal Brar- Effect of differential spot spacing and energy for lenticule planes and ease of dissection
SINGLE PRODUCT COURSE: Yes
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE:
receives consulting fees, retainer, or contract payments from a competing company, travel has been funded, fully or partially, by a company producing, developing or supplying the product or procedure presented
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Faculty:
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The intention is to address the evaluation of visual fields using Humphrey, Octopus and Goldmann perimetry. Printouts of normal and abnormal visual fields will be reviewed. Consideration of global indices, probability plots, reliability indices and other indicators will be made for how these factors aid interpretation along with determination of true visual field loss or artefactual defects. This course will directly compare the specific uses of perimeters in the assessment of visual fields and consider differences in the operating mode of each perimeter and differences in programme options.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The purpose of this course is to educate ophthalmologists on the principles and evaluation of perimetry as an essential component of ophthalmic practice. The course will provide information on visual pathway anatomy, methods of perimetry use for Humphrey visual field analyser, Goldmann perimeter, Octopus 900 perimeter, visual field printout options and interpretation of results using statistical packages provided by the perimeter systems. In addition, aids to interpretation will include discussion of the ocular symptoms and signs associated with lesions along the various parts of the visual pathway, possible localisation of lesion according to type of visual field defect plotted plus artefacts of visual field defects and their avoidance.
COURSE SCHEDULE:
Introduction and basic concepts
Visual pathway characteristics
Perimeter options and results
Statistical software
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
