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Saturday, 13 June



08.15 – 09.45


Neuro-Ophthalmology: European Neuro-Ophthalmological
Society/European Society of Ophthalmology
C01   Interactive course on conventional perimetry
Organisers: Ulrich Schiefer, Germany
Elena Papageorgiou, Greece


Indications for visual field testing

Overview: perimetric methodology

Plausibility control

Interpretation of perimetric records

Perimetric follow-up

This course is aiming at participants, interested in functional diagnostics using conventional automated static and kinetic perimetry. At the conclusion of this course, the attendee will be able (i) to decide, whether and what kind of visual field (VF) testing is indicated, (ii) to apply methods for perimetric quality and probability control, (iii) to interpret VF records (scotoma pattern recognition), and (iv) to choose adequate intervals and methods of interpretation for VF follow-up.

Educational level: Basic, Intermediate



14.30 – 16.00


Retina: Club Jules Gonin/European Society of
Ophthalmology
C02   Spectral Domain OCT in the management of macular diseases
Organisers: Alain Gaudric, France


Comparative characteristics of different Spectral Domain (Spectral Domain) OCT devices
Giovanni Staurenghi, Italy

Novel insights and guidelines in the era of Spectral Domain OCT
Ursula Schmidt-Erfurt, Austria

Spectral Domain OCT for the diagnosis and management of Neovascular AMD
Adnan Tufail, United Kingdom

What do we expect from Spectral Domain OCT in Diabetic Macular Œdema?
Michael Larsen, Denmark

The real usefulness of Spectral Domain OCT for macular surgery
Alain Gaudric, France

The future of three dimensional OCT visualisation
Carl Glittenberg, Austria

Where is Spectral Domain OCT heading for?
Wolfgang Drexler, United Kingdom


By the end of this course, participants will be familiar with the advantages and limitations of Spectral Domain OCT compared to Time Domain OCT, they will understand the main features that are significant for the interpretation of OCT in various macular diseases, and will be aware of the potential future developments of the OCT technique.

Educational level: Advanced



14.30 – 16.00


Uveitis: European Society of Ophthalmology
C03   Investigation of uveitis patient
Organiser:   Leif Tallstedt, Sweden


To be announced.

Leif Tallstedt, Sweden

To be announced.
Ola Rauer, Sweden

At the conclusion of this course the attendee will be able to investigate a patient with uveitis. During the course a number of patient cases will be discussed. These cases will give the attendee a suggestion of how to take a history and how to assess a patient with uveitis. Patients with anterior, intermediate and posterior uveitis will be presented, and particular attention will be paid to how to recognize patients with infectious uveitis.

Educational level: Basic



14.30 – 16.00


Oncology & Pathology: Ocular Oncology Group/European
Society of Ophthalmology
C04   Ophthalmic oncology course
Organiser:   Laurence Desjardins, France


Diagnosis of intraocular and conjunctival tumours
Tero Kivelä, Finland

Management of uveal tumours
Bertil Damato, United Kingdom

Practicle managment of retinoblastoma
Laurence Desjardins, France

Management of conjunctival tumours
Edoardo Midena, Italy

Lid tumours
Stefan Seregard, Sweden

Orbital tumours
Jan Ulrik Prause, Denmark

At the conclusion of this course the attendee will be able to list the mains ophthalmic malignant tumours, their symptoms and usual diagnostic tools. This course will focus on ocular, conjunctival, lid and orbital tumours. Clinical presentation, diagnosis and management of uveal melanoma will be covered as well as clinical presentation, diagnosis and treatment of retinoblastoma. The main conjunctival, lid and orbital tumours and their usual management will be described. Clinical cases will be presented as well as multiple choice questions.

Educational level: Basic



14.30 – 16.00


Electrophysiology: International Society for Clinical
Electrophysiology and Vision/European Society of Ophthalmology
C05   Clinical electrophysiology of vision in paediatric practice
Organisers: Daphne McCulloch, United Kingdom
Jelka Brecelj, Slovenia


Maturation of the ERG and VEP: from preterm infants to preschool children
Daphne McCulloch, United Kingdom

Paediatric electroretinography (ERGs)
Graham Holder, United Kingdom

Diagnosing the young child with nystagmus: the valuable role of ERG and VEP recording
Jelka Brecelj, Slovenia

Should I do it again? Electrodiagnostic surveillance
Dorothy Thompson, United Kingdom

Clinical applications of clinical electrophysiology in paediatric practice
Birgit Lorenz, Germany

Clinical electrophysiology testing is particularly useful for paediatric patients with limitations to communication and compliance. At the conclusion of this course attendees will understand the normal maturation of electroretinograms (ERGs) and visual evoked potentials (VEPs) and the appropriate clinical testing strategies for young patients. In addition, the course aims to enhance the efficiency of diagnosis and monitoring in paediatric retinal and neuro-ophthamologic conditions.

Educational level: Intermediate



16.30 – 18.00


Paediatric Opthalmology & Strabismus: European Society of Ophthalmology
C06   Retinopathy of prematurity: practicalities of screening and treatment
Organisers: Gerd Holmström, Sweden
Nicoline Schalij-Delfos, The Netherlands


Classification of ROP - old and new!
Nicoline Schalij-Delfos, The Netherlands

Screening for ROP - practical aspects
Birgit Lorenz, Germany

Set-up of a national register for ROP
Gerd Holmström, Sweden

Treatment - criteria and practical recommendations
Edmund Schulenburg, United Kingdom

Follow-up - indication and organisation
Gerd Holmström, Sweden

Cases

At the conclusion of this course the attendee will be able to organize screening and treatment for ROP in their own hospital. The aim of this course is to give advice on various practical aspects on ROP screening and treatment. Set-up of a national register for screening will be described. Criteria and practical recommendations on treatment will be given. Aspects on the long-term follow-up will also be discussed. Cases will be presented by the speakers for general discussion with participants.

Educational level: Intermediate



16.30 – 18.00


Paediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus:
European Strabismological Association/European Society of Ophthalmology
C07   Challenging case presentations all of which ”teach” something in strabismus
Organiser:   Seyhan B. Özkan, Turkey


Oliver Ehrt, Germany

Vincent Paris, Belgium

Olav Haugen, Norway

Jan-Tjeerd de Faber, The Netherlands

At the conclusion of this course the attendee will be able to have an insight in a collection of interesting cases all of whom has important messages about the modern practice of strabismology. The case presentations will include selected paralytic, concomitant and restrictive ocular motility problems.

Educational level: Intermediate



16.30 – 18.00


Uveitis: European Society of Ophthalmology
C08   Sclera and scleritis
Organiser:   Sofia Androudi, Greece 


Introduction, Clinical presentation of scleritis and episcleritis
Sofia Androudi, Greece

Pathology and pathogenesis of scleritis, Investigation of scleral disease, laboratory testing
Peter Watson, United Kingdom

Infectious scleritis; Scleritis in relation to connective tissue and other systemic disorders; ocular complication of scleritis
Maite Sainz de la Maza, Spain

Medical and surgical treatment of scleral and associated inflammatory disease; special consideration in patients with scleritis undergoing cataract surgery
Carlos Pavésio, United Kingdom

At the conclusion of this course the attendee will be able to understand the difference between the various forms of scleral inflammation and their pathogenesis (scleritis and episcleritis, non-inflammatory diseases of the sclera) and estimate the significance of necrotizing scleritis. Attendees should, after exposure to the material from this lecture, be able to perform a clinical approach in each case of scleritis, suggest laboratory tests for suspected systemic disease, and appropriate treatment for each particular clinical case of scleritis.

Educational level: Intermediate, Advanced



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Sunday 14 June



08.15 – 09.45

Education: European Board of Ophthalmology/European
Society of Ophthalmology
C09   European curriculum in ophthalmology for European trainers
Organisers: Marko Hawlina, Slovenia
Wagih Aclimandos, United Kingdom


Proposal from the curriculum workgroup
Catherine Creuzot-Garcher, France

The training centers: why to be EBO accredited
Wagih Aclimandos, United Kingdom

European accreditation continuous medical education
Gordana Sunaric Mégevand, Switzerland

How to prepare MCQs and viva voce
Ivan Haefliger, Switzerland

Need for "teaching the teacher" programme in Europe
Marko Hawlina, Slovenia

At the conclusion of this course the attendee will be able to get insight of the developments of education of ophthalmology to harmonise training in Europe. Within the European Board of ophthalmology, new curriculum will be outlined, along with the current activities such as accreditation of the teaching centers, organisation of European Specialist Examination and Continuous Medical Education. Also, need for effective courses, both for residents as for the teachers will be discussed.

Educational level: Basic



08.15 – 09.45


Glaucoma: European Glaucoma Society/European Society of Ophthalmology
C10   Management of paediatric glaucoma
Organisers: Franz Grehn, Germany
Maria Papadopoulos, United Kingdom


Paediatric glaucoma - general considerations
Franz Grehn, Germany

Trabeculotomy/Goniotomy
Franz Grehn, Germany

Paediatric trabeculectomy - technique, tips and tribulations
Maria Papadopoulos, United Kingdom

360 degree trabeculotomy
Jan-Erik Jakobsen, Norway

Tubes
John Brookes, United Kingdom

Childhood glaucomas need a thorough workup of IOP, corneal diameter, axial length and microscopic examination in general anaesthesia. In congenital glaucoma primary surgery is indicated. Different surgical methods will be demonstrated and discussed. Beyond intraocular pressure control, amblyopia and strabismus are a concern during follow up. At the conclusion of this course the attendee will be able to diagnose pediatric glaucomas and to assess the value of the different surgical procedures.     

Educational level: Advanced



10.15 – 11.45


Paediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus: European Strabismological Association/European Society of Ophthalmology
C11   Pearls and pitfalls in management of strabismus
Organiser:   Vincent Paris, Belgium


Concomitant esodeviations
Olav Haugen, Norway

Concomitant exodeviations
Emilio Campos, Italy

Restrictive strabismus
Jan-Tjeerd de Faber, The Netherlands

Paralytic strabismus
John Lee, United Kingdom

This course is divided in two parts and four chapters making the distinction between concomitant (eso and exodeviations) and incomitant strabismus such are restrictive and paralytic forms .The efficacy of the treatment depends on the fine clinical analysis of the type of strabismus , keeping in mind that one form can mimic another one . At the conclusion of this course the attendee will be able to adapt his attitude and to worry about unusual clinical presentations.

Educational level: Intermediate



10.15 – 11.45


Glaucoma: European Society of Ophthalmology
C12   Ophthalmoscopic evaluation of the optic disc and retinal nerve fiber layer
Organiser:   Jost Jonas, Germany


At the conclusion of this course, the attendee will be able to (1) understand pseudoglaucomatous macro-cupping and pseudonormal mini-cupping; (2) detect early glaucoma changes; (3) differentiate glaucoma types by disc morphology; (4) distinguish glaucomatous optic neuropathy from non-glaucomatous optic nerve atrophy; (5) discuss pathogenic implications of the disc morphology for glaucoma; and (6) perform the dynamic optic disc assessment using ophthalmodynamometry.

Educational level: Basic, Intermediate, Advanced



14.30 – 16.00


Oculoplastics: European Society of Oculoplastic and
Reconstructive Surgeons/European Society of Ophthalmology
C13    The conjunctiva in oculoplastic surgery
Organiser:   Gerd Geerling, Germany


Diagnosis (new devices, UBM)
Rob de Keizer, The Netherlands

Neoplasia
Hugo van Cleynenbreugel, The Netherlands

Topical interferon and therapy for neoplasia
Christoph Hintschich, Germany

Cicatrising conjunctivitis
Wolfgang Bernauer, Switzerland

Conjunctiva replacement
Gerd Geerling, Germany

At the conclusion of this course the attendee will know current diagnostic tools to assess the conjunctiva and be able to understand the pathogenesis and differential diagnosis of neoplastic and cicatricial conjunctival disorders. He will also have a more thorough understanding of the current medical and surgical treatment options for these serious problems.

Educational level: Basic, Intermediate, Advanced



14.30 – 16.00


Education: European Board of Ophthalmology/European
Society of Ophthalmology
C14   How to be successful at the EBO examination
Organisers: Marko Hawlina, Slovenia
Catherine Creuzot-Garcher, France


How to achieve the EBO title and what does it offer?
Peter Ringens, The Netherlands

The principle of the written examination (MCQs)
Tero Kivelä, Finland

The principle of the oral examination
Catherine Creuzot-Garcher, France

EBO accredited courses in the different fields of ophthalmology
Marie-José Tassignon, Belgium

Statistical evaluation of the EBO examination
Danny Mathysen, Belgium

At the conclusion of this course the attendee will be able to understand the purpose to achieve the EBO title of specialist in ophthalmology. The participants will get insight in concept of the written and oral exam and the principles of statistical analysis of the results. The EBO diploma is knowledge examination and, by this, one of the instruments to harmonise the education level in Europe. The purpose of this course is to inform and encourage potential candidates to attend EBOD examination.

Educational level: Basic



14.30 – 16.00


Glaucoma: European Glaucoma Society/European Society of Ophthalmology
C15   Early diagnosis of primary open angle glaucoma (POAG)
Organisers: Hans Lemij, The Netherlands
Ted Garway-Heath, United Kingdom


How difficult is early detection of glaucoma, an introduction
Hans Lemij, The Netherlands

Quantitative imaging in early diagnosis - HRT and OCT
Ted Garway-Heath, United Kingdom

Quantitative imaging in early diagnosis - GDx
Nic Reus, The Netherlands

At the conclusion of the course, the attendee will understand how difficult it is to detect early. The attendee will also have an understanding of the potential roles of imaging technologies in glaucoma detection. During the course, the attendee will get an introduction to Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), Scanning Laser Tomography (commercially available as the Heidelberg Retina Tomograph (HRT)) and Scanning Laser Polarimetry (commercially available in the GDx VCC).

Educational level: Intermediate



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Monday, 15 June



08.15 – 09.45


Retina: European Society of Retina Specialists/European
Society of Ophthalmology
C16   Retinal detachment surgery, step by step
Organiser:   Bill Aylward, United Kingdom


Selecting a technique
Bill Aylward, United Kingdom

Skleral buckling step by step
Jan van Meurs

Vitrectomy step by step
Paul Sullivan, United Kingdom

Choosing a tamponade agent
David Wong, United Kingdom/Hong Kong

At the conclusion of this course the attendee will be able to understand the evidence and opinions behind current controversies about the best technique to use for particular retinal detachments, as well as having a good understanding of the practicalities of delivering treatment techniques. The course will cover the assessment of a patient with a retinal detachment, and how to identify the clinical features helpful in determining the management. Detailed instructions of each technique including scleral buckling and vitrectomy will be given by experts in the field. Descriptions will include surgical pearls, and practical hints and tips to help the surgeon achieve as high a success rate as possible, while minimizing the risk of complications. The choice of tamponade will be fully discussed, with an update on the latest agents available.

Educational level: Intermediate



08.15 – 09.45

Uveitis: International Uveitis Study Group/European Society
of Ophthalmology
C17   Surgery in uveitis
Organiser:   Philip Murray, United Kingdom


Cataract surgery
Soon Phaik Shee, Singapore

Glaucoma surgery
Peter Shah, United Kingdom

Vitrectomy
Janet Davis, United States

At the conclusion of this course, the attendee will be able to understand the indications for the surgical management of uveitis, and evaluate the surgical techniques for cataract surgery, glaucoma drainage surgery, and vitrectomy in this group of patients. Talks will focus on the technical aspects of phacoemulsification, the prevention of filtration failure, avoidance of hypotony and achieving long-term IOP control in glaucoma surgery, and the evidence base for undertaking vitrectomy.

Educational level: Intermediate



08.15 – 09.45


Cornea: Cornea Society/European Society of
Ophthalmology
C18   Current management of dry eye and ocular surface disorders
Organiser:   Friedrich Kruse, Germany


Christophe Baudouin, France
Claus Cursiefen, Germany
Tony Bron, United Kingdom
Friedrich Kruse, Germany

Recently many changes have occurred in the treatment of dry eye and ocular surface disorders. This course will focus on a logical, step-wise approach to diagnosis and treatment. Initially an overview on the pathophysiology of dry eye will be presented which is based on latest research findings and will focus on dry eye as an inflammatory mediated disease. Secondly we will provide a synopsis of state of the art diagnostic techniques allowing both a quick and reliable diagnosis and also to address special problems e.g. by tear osmolarity and impression cytology. Third we will extensively cover therapeutic approaches for various forms of dry eye including among others tear substitutes, anti-inflammatory compounds, nutritional substitutes, physical therapy, surgical approaches and rarely applied measures. In a separate section we want to address ocular surface problems not related to dry eye and give an overview about therapeutic options.

At the conclusion of the course participants will be up to date concerning the current understanding of dry eye and ocular surface disease. The will come up with a quick and reliable diagnosis and choose from a multitude of treatment options based on a logical, step wise approach. Also participants will be able to deal with patients suffering from ocular surface problems

Educational level: Basic, Intermediate



10.15 – 11.45


Cornea: Cornea Society/European Society of Ophthalmology
C19   Scheimpflug imaging and topography of the cornea and anterior segment
Organiser:   Michael Belin, United States


To be announced.

Michael Belin, United States

At the conclusion of this course the attendee will understand elevation topography patterns (both normal and abnormal) and understand the significance of examining both the anterior and posterior corneal surfaces. They will better understand the relationships and differences between elevation and curvature maps.

Educational level: Intermediate



10.15 – 11.45


International Council of Ophthalmology
C20   "E-learning in Ophthalmology": technological and pedagogical milestones for e-learning teachers
Organiser:   Eduardo Mayorga, Argentina


Why should learners, teachers and ophthalmic organizations use e-learning
Classroom vs e-learning: differences in teaching and learning
Synchronic vs asynchronic e-learning
Pedagogical guidelines for e-learning
How to choose an e-learning managment system (LMS)
Friendly software for e-learning teachers
The EBO approach for e-learning
Starting e-learning projects. Alone or in cooperation?

Karl Golnik, United States
Marie-José Tassignon, Belgium
Gabriela Palis, Argentina
Helena Prior Filipe, Portugal
Florindo Esperancinha, Portugal
Tero Kivelä, Finland
Paul Rosen, United Kingdom

At the conclusion of this course the attendee will be able to:

  • Summarize to their peers and organizations an overview of the power of e-learning as a teaching and learning tool.
  • Identify and access resources for starting and developing e-learning courses. (Links to these resources will be distributed in handouts)
  • Identify opportunities of collaboration between individuals and organizations around the world, for developing e-learning projects.
Educational level: Basic, Intermediate



10.15 – 11.45


Uveitis: European Society of Ophthalmology
C21    Retinal infection
Organiser:   Aniki Rothova, The Netherlands


Introduction
Aniki Rothova, The Netherlands

Diagnostics of retinal infections
Jolanda de Groot Mijnes, The Netherlands

Herpetic retinal infections
Bahram Bodaghi, France

CMV retinal infections
Philippe Kestelijn, Belgium

Bacterial and fungal retinal infections
Miles Stanford, United Kingdom

Toxoplasmic retinal infections
Carlos Pavesio, United Kingdom

Clinical manifestations of retinal infections (case reports series)
Philip Murray, United Kingdom

At the conclusion of this course the attendee will be informed about the latest clinical advancements and research developments related to retinal infections. During this course, specific retinal disorders including bacterial, viral and parasitic infections will be covered as well as the usefulness of intraocular fluid analysis.

Educational level: Basic, Intermediate and Advanced



14.30 – 16.00


Ocular Trauma: International Society of Ocular Trauma/
European Society of Ophthalmology
C22   Pearls in the management of the ruptured eye
Organiser:   Ferenc Kuhn, United States


At the conclusion of this course the attendee will be able to treat most patients with ocular rupture. The course will show the diagnostic steps in recognizing eyes with occult rupture; will help the treating ophthalmologist in designing the management plan; will discuss issues related to the timing and staging of the surgical intervention; and will show several surgicals maneuvers that can improve the outcome. Several intraoperative videotapes will be used to demonstrate the issues discussed.

Educational level: Basic



16.30 – 18.00


Uveitis: European Society of Ophthalmology
C23   Paediatric uveitis
Organisers: Arnd Heiligenhaus, Germany
Bahram Bodaghi, France


Intermediate uveitis in childhood
Joke de Boer, The Netherlands

Uveitis in Behçet's in childhood
Ilknur Tugal-Tutkun, Turkey

Infectious uveitis in childhood
Bahram Bodaghi, France

Prognostic factors for uveitis and visual loss in juvenile idiopathic arthritis
Elizabeth Graham, United Kingdom

Cataract extraction with or without IOL implantation in childhood uveitis
Arnd Heiligenhaus, Germany

Macular edema in childhood uveitis
Carlos Pavésio, United Kingdom

At the conclusion of this course the attendee will be able to deal with the major diagnostic and therapeutic issues on uveitis in childhood. Difficult clinical settings are discussed, including childhood intermediate uveitis, Behçet´s and infectious uveitis. What are the prognostic factors for uveitis and visual loss in juvenile idiopathic arthritis? Should cataract extraction in childhood uveitis be performed with or without IOL implantation? How to deal with macular edema in childhood uveitis.

Educational level: Intermediate



16.30 – 18.00


Glaucoma: European Society of Ophthalmology
C24   Gonioscopy
Organisers: Christoph Faschinger, Austria
Anton Hommer, Austria


At the conclusion of this course the attendee will be able to determine the different structures of the anterior chamber angle, will be able to estimate the width of the angle approach, will understand the indication and need of the dynamic gonioscopy, will be able to distinguish between a physiological and pathological angle and the proper treatments.

Educational level: Basic



16.30 – 18.00


Cataract & Refractive
C25   Hoffer IOL Power course
Organiser:   Kenneth Hoffer, United States


At the conclusion of this course the attendee will be able to upgrade their methods of calculating IOL power to improve accuracy. All aspects of calculation will be covered including the accurate methods to obtain axial length, corneal power and IOL constants including in difficult situations such as LASIK eyes, RD eyes, paediatric eyes and phakic IOLs.

Educational level: Basic, Intermediate, Advanced


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Tuesday, 16 June


08.15 – 09.45


European Academy of Ophthalmology/European Society of Ophthalmology
C26   Cryptogenic visual loss
Organisers: Klara Landau, Switzerland
Gordon Plant, United Kingdom


Is it optics?
Paul Riordan-Eva, United Kingdom

Is it the retina?
Klara Landau, Switzerland

Is it the optic nerve?
Bertil Lindblom, Sweden

Is it the brain?
Gordon Plant, United Kingdom

Is it fake?
Jonathan Trobe, United States

At the conclusion of this course the attendee will be able to apply a differential diagnostic concept to the problem of “the patient with unexplained visual loss”. The presenters will cover the main areas of a dilemma between abnormal visual function and supposedly normal morphological examination. Such topics include refractive problems, retinal lesions despite normal fundus examination, optic nerve disorder without visible disc changes, specific brain lesions as well as functional visual loss.

Educational level: Intermediate



08.15 – 09.45

Cornea: Cornea Society/European Society of Ophthalmology
C27   Current concepts in lamellar surgery
Organiser:   Donald Tan, Singapore

DALK big bubble techniques
Donald Tan, Singapore

Femto-second laser assisted big bubble DALK
Friedrich Kruse, Germany

Melles technique of DALK
To be announced.

Busin technique of DSEK with organ cultured corneas
Friedrich Kruse, Germany

New donor inserters for DSEK
Donald Tan, Singapore

DSEK and DMEK - my surgical techniques
To be announced.

DSEK, DMEK, and DMAEK - my surgical techniques
Francis Price, United States

At the conclusion of this course, the attendee will be able to safely initiate the transition from PK to various anterior and posterior lamellar transplantation procedures. This course will present new surgical techniques in anterior lamellar keratoplasty, including big bubble Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty, microkeratome-assisted ALTK, new methods of Endothelial Keratoplasty (DSAEK) focusing on reducing endothelial damage and new donor inserter devices, femtosecond laser surgery and DMEK.

Educational level: Advanced



10.15 – 11.45


Cornea: Cornea Society/European Society of
Ophthalmology
C28   Corneal cross-linking
Organiser:   Theo Seiler, Switzerland


To be announced.
Tobias Koller, Switzerland

To be announced.
Claus Cursiefen, Germany

Basic science as well as clinical results of corneal cross-linking (CXL) for primary and introgenic keratectasia will be presented. Indications and contraindications will be deduced from clinical results. At the end of the course the attendee will be albe to understand the benefits and disadvantages of CXL and to follow a patient after CXL.

Educational level: Intermediate



10.15 – 11.45

Ocular Trauma: European Vitreoretinal Society/European
Society of Ophthalmology
C29   Modern management of combined anterior & posterior segment trauma
Organisers: Ferenc Kuhn, United States
Wolfgang Schrader, Germany


At the concusion of this course the attendee will be able to treat not only eyes with injuries restricted to anterior segment structures and those with selected posterior segment pathologies, but also eyes that have severe trauma to both segments, where the "polytraumatized eye" requires special care.

Educational level: Intermediate



14.30 – 16.00


Retina: The Club Jules Gonin/European Society of Ophthalmology
C30    Treatment options for retinal vascular disease
Organiser:   Jose García Arumi, Spain


Treatment of branch and central retinal vein occlusion in the antiangiogenic era
Marta Figueroa, Spain

Results of a prospective, muticenter study for central vein occlusion (ROVO Study)
Susanne Binder, Austria

Retinal perfusion 1-year after radial optic neurotomy in central retinal vein occlusion
Carsten Meyer, Germany
Josep Callizo, Spain

Surgical management of retinal artery occlusion.
Jose Garcia-Arumi, Spain

At the conclusion of this course the attendee will be able to define the treatment of branch and central retinal vein occlusion in the antiangiogenic era, and the long term results. The surgical management of central vein occlusion will be exposed, including a study of retinal perfusion 1-year after Radial Optic Neurotomy, and the results of a multicenter prospective randomised study. We also will analyse the surgical approach in retinal artery occlusion, and the preliminary results.

Educational level: Intermediate, Advanced



14.30 – 16.00


Uveitis: International Uveitis Study Group/European Society of Ophthalmology
C31   New therapies in uveitis
Organiser:   Uwe Pleyer, Germany


Introduction
Current challenges in optimal patient care
Uwe Pleyer, Germany

TNF-alpha therapy in patients with uveitis. A new perspective? Personal experience and recommendations.
Bahram Bodhagi, France

Immune modulation in uveitis patients affected by Adam-Behcet disease
Manfred Zierhut, Germany

Update: treatment in pediatric uveitis
Clive Edelsten, United Kingdom

How should we monitor treatment success?
Talin Barisani-Asenbauer, Austria

Uveitis is an important cause of visual loss. The role of immunomodulatory agents e.g. antimetabolites, calcineurin inhibitors and alkylating drugs still developes. In addition, new agents known as biologics, are available. Therefore options for therapy are more complex, depending on cause/severity of uveitis, presence/absence of a systemic disorder and side effects of the agent. At the conclusion of this course the attendee will be able to optimize the treatment of patients with noninfect. uveitis.


Educational level: Intermediate, Advanced



14.30 – 16.00


Ocular Trauma: International Society of Ocular Trauma/
European Society of Ophthalmology
C32   Ocular trauma: a video potpourri
Organiser:   Ferenc Kuhn, United States 


Ocular trauma
Carl Claes, Belgium

Ocular trauma
Adiel Barak, Israel

Ocular trauma
Giampaolo Gini, Italy

Ocular trauma
Wolfgang F. Schrader, Germany

Mininvasive (25,23 G ) approach as gold standard for the treatment of ocular trauma
Cesare Forlini, Italy

Ocular trauma
Ferenc Kuhn, United States

Ocular trauma
Robert Morris, United States

Discussion

At the conclusion of this course the attendee will be able to recognize various ocular signs caused by injury; design a management plan that has a reasonable chance of restoring anatomy and thus give hope functional recovery; appreciate the treatment alternatives as described by the speakers; understand the rationale and technical elements of various surgical maneuvers as demonstrated on surgical videotapes; and follow the presented cases to determine their final outcome.

Educational level: Intermediate



14.30 – 16.00


Retina: European Vitreoretinal Society/European Society of Ophthalmology
C33   Silicone oil: the good, the bad and the ugly
Organiser: Klaus Lucke, Germany


Hans Hoerauf, Germany

At the conclusion of this course the attendee will be able to use silicone oil tamponade with a greater understanding of all aspects concerning its use:

– indications and contraindications
– variety of oils available
– chemical and physical properties
– surgical techniques
– complications
– silicone oil removal

The course is intended to be highly interactive where the material presented is discussed extensively with and among the participants.
Educational level: Advanced



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