Instructional Courses
Cost per course: €25

Friday 18 May

08.00-09.30
01. Electrophysiology

Course leader: G. Holder UK

08.00	G. Holder UK Introduction to the tests
08.15	B. Leroy BELGIUM Electrophys in photoreceptor disease
08.35	G. Holder UK Electrophys in inner retinal dysfunction: The “negative” ERG
08.55	B. Leroy BELGIUM The value of electrophysiology in genetic counselling
09.10	G. Holder UK Electrophysiology in unexplained visual loss
09.25	Discussion
09.30	End of Session

08.00-09.30
02. Screening for diabetic retinopathy

Course leader: C. Egan UK

08.00	C. Egan UK Introduction
08.05	P. Scanlon UK The challenge of transforming local screening into a national strategy for the prevention of blindness
08.25	R. Johnston UK IT support for screening – the diabetic retinopathy dataset
08.45	J. Cunha-Vaz PORTUGAL Risk predictors for diabetic retinopathy progression
09.15	C. Egan UK Discussion
09.30	End of session

09.30-10.30
03. Simple approach to PVR management

Course leader: B. Corcóstegui SPAIN

09.30	B. Corcostegui SPAIN Introduction
09.32	S. Chang USA Risk Factors
09.42	B. Corcóstegui SPAIN Lensectomy and pseudophakic management
09.50	C. Mateo SPAIN Membrane peeling
10.00	J. Garcia – Arumi SPAIN Relaxing retinotomy
10.10	B. Aylward UK Fluid-gas or fluid silicon oil exchange
10.20	Case Presentation: Moderator: A. Adan SPAIN
10.30	End of session

 

Saturday 19 May

08.00-09.30
04. Basic OCT interpretation

Course leader: C. De Laey BELGIUM

08.00	Introduction
08.05	A. Gaudric FRANCE, C. DelaeyBELGIUM Quiz based on previous knowledge
08.20	C. Delaey BELGIUM How to perform a basic OCT examination
08.35	C. Delaey BELGIUM Basic interpretation of an OCT image
08.50	A. Gaudric FRANCE Clinical examples
09.15	A. Gaudric FRANCE, C. Delaey BELGIUM Answers to quiz
09.25	Discussion
09.30	End of session

08.00-09.30
05. New strategies and concepts in the treatment of
ocular traumas

Course leader: C. Forlini ITALY

08.00	F. Kuhn USA Basic concepts in the modern treatment of ocular trauma
08.08	B. Aylward UK Traumatic giant retinal tears
08.16	W. Mieler USA Update regarding the management of retained IOFBs
08.24	C. Forlini, P. Rossini ITALY Pole to pole surgery and expanded indications of 23-25 gauge systems
08.32	G. Gini ITALY Management of open globe injuries
09.40	V. Reppucci USA Internal tamponade choice in the treatment of posterior ocular trauma
08.48	C. Mateo SPAIN The use of viscoelastic in severe traumatic retinal detachment
08.56	H. Quiroz Mercado MEXICO Perfluorocarbon liquid infusion in the management of complex posterior ocular trauma
09.04	S. Natarajan INDIA Two step approach in ocular trauma
09.12	Discussion
09.30	End of session

16.30-18.00
06. Vitreoretinal complications of cataract surgery

Course leader: B. Little UK

16.30	B. Little UK Vitreous loss: Prevention
16.45	B. Aylward UK Dropped nucleus & fragments
17.00	L. Benjamin UK Dropped IOL
17.15	B. Little UK Suprachoroidal Haemorrhage
17.30	B. Aylward UK Pseudophakic RD
17.45	L. Benjamin UK Vitreous Wick
18.00	End of Session

Sunday 20 May

08.00-09.30
07. Advanced OCT interpretation

Course leader: A. Polito ITALY

08.00	A. Polito ITALY Introduction and course objective
08.02	B. Haouchine FRANCE The role of OCT in the management of tractional maculopathies
08.17	P. Massin FRANCE The role of OCT in the management of diabetic macular edema
08.32	A. Polito ITALY The role of OCT in antiangiogenic treatment of neovascular AMD
08.47	W. Drexler UK Ultrahigh-resolution OCT: emerging evidence of clinical utility
09.02	G. Amato ITALY New high-speed, 3D OCT systems
09.17	Discussion
09.30	End of Session