Table of Contents - WOC 2012

WOC2012 Abstract Book
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Key Research Questions in Delivering DR Care in Areas of Limited
Resources
Congdon Nathan (1)
1. Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center
There is an explosion of diabetes and diabetic eye disease in the world today.
This presentation will highlight some of the key challenges in developing
models for diabetic eye care in areas of limited resources. The listener should
come away with a better sense of the major problems facing government and
non-governmental organizations in managing this complex disease in the
developing world, and potential novel strategies for overcoming them. Future
areas for research will be emphasized.
General Refraction
Sat 18 Feb 8:30 - 10:00 Capital Suite 1
IS-SOS-SA 167 (1)
How Anisometropia of Various Forms Impact Visual Function
Bharadwaj Shrikant (1)
1. L V Prasad Eye Institute
Anisometropia induces large inter-ocular differences in retinal image quality
and is associated with severe sensory visual impairment and amblyopia. The
impact of anisometropia on accommodation and vergence – two fundamental
visuomotor responses that determine the state of clear and single vision –
remains unknown. This talk will highlight the robustness of accommodative
and vergence responses to transiently-induced spherical and astigmatic
anisometropia and provide insights into the focusing and eye-alignment
strategies employed to optimize visual experience in presence of degraded
retinal image quality.
IS-SOS-SA 167 (2)
Correcting with Bifocals, Trifocals and Multifocals
Ehlers William (1)
1. University of Connecticut Health Center
All options for the correction of presbyopia are compromises. The advantages
and disadvantages of traditional bifocals, trifocals, and multifocal lenses will be
reviewed. Refractive techniques for presbyopic assessment will be reviewed,
along with strategies to improve success.
IS-SOS-SA 167 (3)
Epidemiology of Refractive Errors and Presbyopia
Marmamulam Srinivas (1)
1. L V Prasad Eye Institute
Refractive error and presbyopia can be corrected by a simple pair of spectacles.
Despite availability of such a simple solution, uncorrected refractive errors
are the leading causes of visual impairment in many parts of the developing
world. Recent research has shown the impact of uncorrected presbyopia
in varied settings. Optometrists have an important role in addressing these
twin problems. The lecture will provide in-depth information on the global
prevalence of uncorrected refractive errors and presbyopia.
IS-SOS-SA 167 (4)
New Innovations in Optometry
Malik Angela (1)
1. Focus Eye Centre
As clinicians, it is our duty to be at the forefront of technology and innovations
in our field; whether it relates to refractive techniques, new advancements
in spectacle lens design, digital low vision aids, laser eye surgery, new
treatments for keratoconus, or the next generation of contact lenses. Such new
developments will be evaluated and reviewed to provide a better understanding
of how these innovative products and technology will impact our practice and
our patients.
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IS-SOS-SA 167 (5)
Refractive Techniques for Special Needs Patients
Ehlers William (1)
1. University of Connecticut Health Center
Special needs patients can be challenging, but the importance of optimizing
vision is extremely important for enhancing their quality of life. Various
techniques and strategies for performing refraction will be reviewed, including
retinoscopy, cycloplegic refraction, trial frame techniques, and techniques for
illiterate and non-verbal patients.
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Dynamic Retinoscopy: Techniques, Applications and its Significance
Al Ohali Sarah (1)
1. Saudi Ophthalmology Society
Dynamic retinoscopy is the method of retinoscopy where accommodation is
brought into play during the test. The technique has been investigated
sometimes with confusing, and sometimes with useful results. Once the
optometrist uses retinoscopy, it would be of value in screening children and
infants, in detecting incomplete cyclopegia, in detecting abnormalities of
accommodation, and probably helps in the treatment of amblyopic eyes with
deficient accommodation. This presentation will be an overview of Dynamic
retinoscopy›s technique, applications, and its significance.
Avastin and Ranibizumab for Treatment of Age-Related Macular
Degeneration: Where is the Evidence?
Sat 18 Feb 8:30 - 10:00 Capital Suite 7
IS-EVI-SA 168 (1)
Efficacy of Avastin versus Lucentis for Management of Wet AMD –
Implications of the CATT and Other Trials
Mitchell Paul (1)
1. Westmead Millennium Institute, University of Sydney
Abstract not available
IS-EVI-SA 168 (2)
Are There Real Differences in Safety between Avastin and Lucentis?
Gillies Mark (1)
1. Sace Sight Institute, The University of Sydney
The issue of the systemic safety of VEGF inhibition is important to anyone who
uses it. Trends towards an increased risk of arterial thromboembolic events
have often been observed in patients receiving intraocular injections of Lucentis
and Avastin, but they have not been statistically significant. Larger studies
using data mining suggest these events may be more common in recipients
of Avastin, but there may be confounding influences such as socioeconomic
group. The available data on this subject will be reviewed
IS-EVI-SA 168 (3)
Avastin and Ranibizumab for Treatment of AMD: How to Present the
Evidence Ethically?
Bouhaimed Manal (1)
1. Faculty of Medicine,Kuwait University
Good ethics starts with good facts. The first component of ethically presenting
the evidence to a patient is to clearly identify the ‹clinical indications›. This
model goes on to explore ‹patient›s preferences› and how they can potentially
affect the decision making. Considering the ‹quality of life› and /or ‹quality of
vision› is vital in this presentation. Finally, looking at the contextual features
surrounding the decision is important; issue like resource allocation, pertinent
legal rules and professional guidelines is crucial.