Table of Contents - WOC 2012

WOC2012 Abstract Book
S-EPI-SU 312 (9)
Mini-Shunt Surgery in Glaucoma Treatment
Gabric Nikica (1)
1. Eye Clinic Svjetlost
Mini Glaucoma shunt is a safe and effective device for treating open-angle
glaucoma and presents good alternative to conventional surgery. Our study
shows a statistically significant reduction in intraocular pressure compared
to conventional surgery. Comparing to trabeculectomy mini glaucoma shunt
resulted in less hypotony, less choroidal complications and faster recovery.
This procedure could safely be combined with phacoemuslification or PKP.
Low Vision Training Programs
Sun 19 Feb 13:30 - 15:00 Conference Room B3
IS-LOW-SU 313 (1)
Ophthalmology Residents› Training for Comprehensive Vision
Rehabilitation in the United States
Jackson Mary Lou (1)
1. MEEI
Ophthalmology residents can learn a great deal during a rotation in a
comprehensive low vision rehabilitation department including how to deliver
bad news to patients, how vision loss impacts patients’ lives and what can
be offered by rehabilitation interventions. They can learn how rehabilitation
strategies ad Dress reading, a wide range of activities of daily living, patient
safety, continued participation in activities despite vision loss and psychosocial
well-being. This presentation will outline strategies to include vision
rehabilitation in the residency curriculum.
IS-LOW-SU 313 (2)
The Role of the Ophthalmologist as a Provider and Teacher for Low
Vision Care
Qureshi Muhammad Babar (1)
1. Comprehensive Health and Education Forum(CHEF) International
Low vision is a major part of comprehensive eye care and as ophthalmologists
are the key providers of such a comprehensive care it becomes important that
low vision is incorporated into their training programmes and practice. The
presentation aims to provide an insight into the scope of low vision from the
perspective of an ophthalmologist. It further highlights the various roles that are
played by the ophthalmologist as a part of a team delivering the services as
well as being a teacher to many cadres of eye care.
IS-LOW-SU 313 (3)
Training for Implementation of Low Vision Services: The Case Study
of Pakistan
Awan Haroon (1)
1. Avicenna Consulting
Until about the mid 90s, low vision programmes were almost unheard of in
developing countries. In 2001, an Asia Pacific regional meeting on low vision
catalyzed a global movement in low vision care that spawned low vision
programmes as part of national VISION 2020 programmes. This presentation
highlights the unique case study from Pakistan which illustrates how low
vision care as an entry point brought about a wholesale change in training
programmes for eye health Professionals in the country.
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IS-LOW-SU 313 (4)
Curriculum to Train Low Vision Teams
Keeffe Jill (1)
1. Centre for Eye Research Australia
Ophthalmologists have two roles in training in low vision. Firstly it is to
undertake training to develop knowledge and the technical skills to assess
vision and prescribe low vision devices and to gain an understanding of the
scope of and need for rehabilitation of children and adults with low vision. The
role as a clinician can be carried out in hospital or NGO clinics either in sole
practice or as part of a multi-disciplinary team. To do this the revised ICO Low
Vision Curriculum provides the knowledge and skills needed. The second role of
an ophthalmologist in low vision care is the training of other cadres of workers.
To assist in this role the international agency for Prevention of Blindness
curricula are available to use. Training of cadres where ophthalmologists
have a role is for training of optometrists, nurses/ refractionists/ middle level
personnel, teachers and community-based rehabilitation workers. This session
will present the information and resources for ophthalmologists› roles in low
vision care.
Elevation Based Corneal Tomography
Sun 19 Feb 13:30 - 15:00 Capital Suite 1
IS-SCS-SU 314
Elevation Based Corneal Tomography
Belin Michael (1) , Ambrosio Jr. Renato McGhee Charles
1. The Cornea Society
Description: The course will address the methods used to interpret elevationbased
tomographic maps of the cornea and their clinical applications. The
advantages of elevation tomography versus curvature will be explained and
emphasis will be placed on screening patients for refractive surgery and
identifying normal and abnormal topographic patterns. The use of combined
tomographic maps and pachymetric distribution will be discussed in screening
for ectatic change. Emphasis will be placed on the importance of the posterior
surface evaluation. The information will be relevant for all elevation based
topography machines.
Contact Lens - Halberg-Dabeziès Symposium
Sun 19 Feb 13:30 - 15:00 Capital Suite 7
IS-CLR-SU 315 (1)
In Which Cases is Permanent Wear a Logical Choice ?
Franceschetti Albert (1)
1. Swiss Society of Ophthalmology
Notwithstanding the wide-spread criticism for this modality, there is a definite
need for the permanent wear of contact lenses in Ophthalmology in certain
specific cases: as a therapeutic use; as a treatment for strabismus and/or
amblyopia in children; extreme sports such as mountaineering after refractive
surgery. It can also help patients who are afraid of contact lenses to overcome
their fear.
IS-CLR-SU 315 (2)
The Peter Halberg Lecture; Limbal-Supported Hard Contact Lens for
Ocular Surface Disorders
Kinoshita Shigeru (1)
1. Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine
Abstract not available