Scienti˜c Program - WOC2012

Scientific Program
Combined with Flexible Myoring Implantation, Haifa
Mahmood
09:26 Differential Diagnosis of Keratoconus and Pellucid
Marginal Degeneration by Topographic and Pachymetry
Patterns and Indices, Carlos Arce
09:33 Laser in Situ Keratomileusis for Residual Refractive Errors
After Multifocal Intraocular Lens Implantation:
Visual Results and Patients Satisfaction, Maria Alejandra
Henriquez
09:40 Outcome of Simultaneous Topoguided - Photorefractive
Keratectomy (T-PRK) and Corneal Collagen Crosslinking
(C3R) for Progressive Mild to Moderate Keratoconus,
Himabindu Veluri
09:47 Q&A Session
CO-CAT-SU 271
Sun 19 Feb
08:30 - 10:00 Capital Suite 2
Phacoemulsification in Difficult
Situations - A Video Course
Presenters: Saumil Kothari, Kulin Kothari, Ashok Grover,
Barun Nayak
Objective: The objective of this course is to arm the cataract
surgeon with the concepts of performing phacoemulsification
in difficult situations with the aim of a clear cornea on the first
post-operative day.
Summary of Content: Phacoemulsication in difficult situations
like brown/black cataracts, white cataracts, soft cataracts,
subluxated cataracts, posterior polar cataracts, small pupil,
traumatic cataracts, corneal opacity, etc will be discussed.
Invaluable clinical pearls, tips and tricks to deal with these
situations will be imparted.
Target Audience: Cataract Surgeons, General Ophthalmologists
Educational Level: Advanced
strategies will be discussed for successful long term retention.
By the end of the course the participant will be able to identify
adequate candidates for Boston Keratoprosthesis implantation,
understand surgical approaches and be able to manage
different situations after Keratoprosthesis implantation.
Target Audience: Corneal Subspecialists with
interest in expanding their alternatives to multiple failed
transplants.
Educational Level: Intermediate
CO-RET-SU 273
Sun 19 Feb
08:30 - 10:00 Capital Suite 6
Treatment of Retinopathy of
Prematurity: Diagnosis and Management
Presenters: Anna Ells, Darius Moshfeghi, Nina Berrocal
Objective: The objective of this instructional course will be to
discuss and reinforce the standard and advanced approaches
to medical and surgical treatments for retinopathy of
prematurity (ROP) with an emphasis on innovative techniques.
Summary of Content: This instructional course will be divided
into three segments of ROP treatment and management. The
first section will discuss primary and secondary laser treatment
and insight into laser to the vascular and avascular retina. Tips
and tricks will be provided to help attendees maximize
regression of ROP using laser. The second section will review
the indications, procedures, instrumentation and advancements
involved in the surgical management of ROP. The third section
will provide an overview of pharmacological therapy options
such as intravitreal anti-VEGF treatment and include a
discussion of pivotal clinical trials.
Target Audience: Ophthalmologists who are active in ROP
screening and treatment programs
Educational Level: Intermediate
Sunday, 19 February 2012
82
CO-COR-SU 272
Sun 19 Feb
08:30 - 10:00 Capital Suite 4
Comprehensive Approach to Boston
KPro Type I Keratoprosthesis Surgery
Presenters: Jose de la Cruz, Soledad Cortina, Jose Guell,
Victor Perez, Roberto Pineda
With the emerging success of the Boston Type I
Keratoprostheses as an alternative to multiple failed corneal
transplants, there is a renewed interest in adequate patient
selection, surgical techniques, as well as proper postoperative
management. Successful outcomes require a unique
interaction between the prosthesis and its surrounding
environment. This course aims to instruct the surgeon in
understanding the basic concepts of Boston Keratoprosthesis
Type I implantation, patient selection, and adequate
postoperative management. The course will also present
established as well as novel methods on how to successfully
approach surgery of the Boston Keratoprosthesis type I in
different clinical environments or in academic centers. The
different models as well as the indications for Boston
Keratoprosthesis Type I will be reviewed and the specific
CO-RET-SU 274
Sun 19 Feb
08:30 - 10:00 Capital Suite 8
Improving Outcomes in Macular
Hole Surgery
Presenters: Giridhar Anantharam, Lingam Gopal,
Rajvardhan Azad, Alay Banker
Vitreous surgery for macular holes has evolved over the years.
Various factors are responsible for achieving macular hole
closure. Through didactic lectures and video presentations, the
course will highlight key points that have been found to be
useful in achieving better surgical results. The impoprtance of
case selection, atromatic membrane peeling techniques, role of
tamponade and when to re-operate on failed macular holes will
be discussed. At the end of the course the participant should be
able to carry home few pearls that will improve their skills in
operating eyes with macular holes.
Target Audience: Retina specialists and those undergoing
training in vitreoretinal surgery