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ESO 2026 Conference Postponement

The Emirates Society of Ophthalmology announces that the ESO 2026 Conference will be postponed until further notice due to the current situation in the Gulf region and disruptions to regional airspace and international travel.

The Organizing Committee is actively monitoring the situation and working to identify new dates, which will be announced soon.

We sincerely appreciate your understanding and continued support.

Kind regards,
Emirates Society of Ophthalmology
23rd Edition · Abu Dhabi 2026
DAY 2
SATURDAY
18 APRIL 2026

Thyroid Eye Disease - Return to Life

Left Channel Oculoplasty Session 12:30 – 13:30
Chairperson
Khaled Abuhaleeqa
Moderator
Fathiya Al Awadi
Panelists
Fatima Habroosh
Habibullah Eatamadi
Ishikawa

Session Details

12:30 – 12:40
Fathiya Al Awadi
Facing an unclear future that is distorted by TED
Fathiya Al Awadi
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12:40 – 13:10
Ishikawa
A clear path-forward: Role of Teppeza in the management of TED
Ishikawa
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13:10 – 13:25
Habibullah Eatamadi
Real world evidence & local experience with Teppeza
Habibullah Eatamadi UAE
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13:25 – 13:30
Discussion
Q & A
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DAY 2
SATURDAY
18 APRIL 2026

Managing The Unexpected

Left Channel Orthoptics Session 17:00 – 18:00
Moderator
Zabila Khan
Panelists
Arif Khan
Charlotte Codina
Fiona Rowe

Session Details

17:00 – 17:10
Fiona Rowe
Missed diagnosis and atypical management of bilateral third nerve palsy
Fiona Rowe UK
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17:10 – 17:20
Zabila Khan
Uncovering the unusual
Zabila Khan UAE
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17:20 – 17:30
Arif Khan
More than meets the eye
Arif Khan UAE
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17:30 – 17:40
Neda Qurashi
The unseen clue
Neda Qurashi UK
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17:40 – 17:50
Charlotte Codina
CVI unplugged: Cases that surprise
Charlotte Codina UK
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17:50 – 18:00
Discussion Podium
Discussion
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DAY 2
SATURDAY
18 APRIL 2026

Corticosteroids in Neuro-Ophthalmology: When to Use Them

Left Channel Neuro-Ophthalmology Session 13:30 – 14:30
Moderator
Alaa Bou Ghannam
Panelists
Luai Eldweik
Raed Behbehani
Salma Yassine

Session Details

13:30 – 13:37
Salma Yassine
Do we need to treat all patients with optic neuritis
Salma Yassine UAE
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13:37 – 13:40
Discussion Podium
Discussion
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13:40 – 13:47
Carlos Mendoza
Is there really a role for steroids in idiopathic intracranial hypertension
Carlos Mendoza
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13:47 – 13:50
Discussion Podium
Discussion
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13:50 – 13:57
Alaa Bou Ghannam
Non-arteritic ischemic optic neuropathy and the role of steroids
Alaa Bou Ghannam Lebanon
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13:57 – 14:00
Discussion Podium
Discussion
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14:00 – 14:07
Raed Behbehani
When and how to start steroids safely in ocular myasthenia gravis
Raed Behbehani Kuwait
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14:07 – 14:10
Discussion Podium
Discussion
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14:10 – 14:17
Luai Eldweik
How should we treat with steroids in giant cell arteritis
Luai Eldweik UAE
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14:17 – 14:20
Discussion Podium
Discussion
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14:20 – 14:27
Alaa Bou Ghannam
Do steroids improve visual outcomes in traumatic optic neuropathy
Alaa Bou Ghannam Lebanon
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14:27 – 14:30
Discussion Podium
Discussion
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DAY 3
SUNDAY
19 APRIL 2026

Storyteller “Oral Abstract”

Left Channel Abstract Session 11:00 – 11:30

Session Details

11:00 – 11:05
Sahar Elegeimy
Clinical and pathological characteristics of presumed trematode-induced granulomatous uveitis in Egyptian pediatric patients referred to memorial institute kids eye unit
Sahar Elegeimy Egypt
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11:05 – 11:10
Dmitrii Maltsev
Anterior chamber particles as a predictor for reduction of intraocular pressure after selective laser trabeculoplasty
Dmitrii Maltsev Russia
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11:10 – 11:15
Haidar Bonajmah
Early postoperative endothelial cell density predicts graft survival after keratoplasty: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Haidar Bonajmah Kuwait
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11:15 – 11:20
Hamed Abbasi
Topical 0.03% tacrolimus versus systemic mycophenolate mofetil as adjuncts to systemic corticosteroids for preventing graft rejection after repeat keratoplasty: One-year results of a randomized clinical trial
Hamed Abbasi UAE
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11:20 – 11:25
Khalid Alanazi
Bilateral horizontal gaze palsy as an initial presentation of a clinically isolated syndrome: A case report
Khalid Alanazi KSA
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11:25 – 11:30
Discussion
Discussion
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DAY 3
SUNDAY
19 APRIL 2026

High-Risk Corneal Reconstruction: From Challenging KP to Kpro

Right Channel Cornea Session 14:00 – 15:00
Moderator
Murad Alobthani
Panelists
Borja Salvador
Guillermo Amescua

Session Details

14:00 – 14:08
Marta Calatayud
Rethinking corneal hydrops: DALK in severe keratoconus
Marta Calatayud UAE
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14:08 – 14:16
Amna Al Maazmi
Beyond the routine: Managing challenging endothelial keratoplasty cases
Amna Al Maazmi UAE
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14:16 – 14:24
George Corrent
Corneal melting syndromes: Causes and treatments
George Corrent UAE
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14:24 – 14:32
Guillermo Amescua
Boston keratoprosthesis – Indications, techniques, and outcomes
Guillermo Amescua USA
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14:32 – 14:40
Victor Perez
Tooth-in-eye
Victor Perez USA
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14:40 – 14:48
Borja Salvador
Surgical reconstructive techniques for corneal necrosis repair in Boston keratoprosthesis
Borja Salvador UAE
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14:48 – 15:00
Discussion
Discussion
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DAY 3
SUNDAY
19 APRIL 2026

Precision of Planing: CXL & Surface Ablation: A Stepwise Approach

Novelty Cornea Session 15:00 – 16:00
Panelists
Hamed Al Neyadi
Hatice Elvin Yildiz

Session Details

15:00 – 15:12
Sherif Emerah
Topo-guided PRK/CXL, Which is first?
Sherif Emerah UAE
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15:12 – 15:24
Hatice Elvin Yildiz
CXL with wavefront-guided ablation: When optical quality truly matters
Hatice Elvin Yildiz UAE
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15:24 – 15:36
Sandip Mitra
Epithelium-guided phototherapeutic keratectomy: A modern approach to anterior corneal rehabilitation
Sandip Mitra UAE
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15:36 – 15:48
Tamer Gamaly
When not to do CXL
Tamer Gamaly UAE
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15:48 – 16:00
Discussion
Discussion
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DAY 3
SUNDAY
19 APRIL 2026

Trabeculectomy Wetlab: Stepwise Surgical Technique

Wetlab 14:00 – 15:30
Instructors
Bashayer Bin Rasheed
Maitham Kadhem

Session Details

14:00 – 14:15
Maitham Kadhem
Maitham Kadhem Bahrain
Trabeculectomy: Principles, Steps, and Pitfalls

Brief Orientation & Surgical Overview (10 min)

  • Indications for trabeculectomy
  • Key anatomical landmarks
  • Overview of surgical steps
  • Instruments and sutures
  • Principles of wound modulation (e.g., antifibrotics)
  • Safety pearls and common pitfalls

Hands-On Surgical Practice (40 min)

Participants rotate or progress through stepwise tasks, adjusted by level.

  • Conjunctival peritomy (fornix- or limbus-based)
  • Scleral flap creation
  • Entry into the anterior chamber
  • Peripheral iridectomy
  • Scleral flap closure
  • Conjunctival closure

Wrap-Up & Discussion (10 min)

  • Review of common errors observed
  • Discussion of postoperative outcomes and complications
  • Q&A tailored to participant level
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DAY 3
SUNDAY
19 APRIL 2026

Penetrating Keratoplasty (PKP) Wetlab

Wetlab 12:30 – 14:00
Instructors
Amr Al Amin
Hamed Abbasi
Hernan Martinez Osorio
Ksenia Stafeeva
Moataz Sallam
Mohammad Zidan
Rasha Moussa
DAY 3
SUNDAY
19 APRIL 2026

DMEK / DSAEK Wetlab

Wetlab 09:30 – 11:00
Instructors
Amna Al Maazmi
Borja Salvador
Esmaeil Arbabi
Hamed Abbasi
Hernan Martinez Osorio
Ksenia Stafeeva
Marta Calatayud
Mohammad Zidan
Rasha Moussa
DAY 3
SUNDAY
19 APRIL 2026

CAIRS Wetlab

Wetlab 08:00 – 09:30
Instructors
Amna Al Maazmi
Borja Salvador
Esmaeil Arbabi
Marta Calatayud
Rasha Moussa
DAY 2
SATURDAY
18 APRIL 2026

Corneal Glue for Perforation Wetlab

Wetlab 10:00 – 10:45
Instructors
Amr Al Amin
Fareed Ahmed
Hamed Abbasi
Hernan Martinez Osorio
Hessah Alrabiah
Ksenia Stafeeva
Liali Aljazaf
Mohammad Zidan
Rasha Moussa
DAY 2
SATURDAY
18 APRIL 2026

Amniotic Membrane Transplantation Wetlab

Wetlab 09:00 – 10:00
Instructors
Fareed Ahmed
Ghaleb Seif
Ivana Romac Coc
Maher Bader
Mohammad Zidan
Nermeen Ayaad
Rasha Moussa
Rhizlane Abdi
Saadallah Alhalabi

Session Details

09:00 – 09:15
Rhizlane Abdi
Management algorithm for refractory persistent epithelial defects (PEDs): From first-line to advanced therapies
Rhizlane Abdi Morocco
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DAY 2
SATURDAY
18 APRIL 2026

Phacoemulsification Wetlab 2

Wetlab 08:00 – 09:00
Instructors
Ahmad Zeid
Amr Al Amin
Aruna Pujari Srinivasulu
Ashraf Borai Mohamed
Konrad Schargel
Mohamed Abdullah Almousa
Mohammed Tawfeeq Alsaad
Nermeen Ayaad
Rasha Moussa
Rehab Ismail
Yousef Al Blooshi

Session Details

08:00 – 08:15
Rasha Moussa
Phacoemulsification Wetlab 2
Rasha Moussa Egypt
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DAY 1
FRIDAY
17 APRIL 2026

Strabismus Surgery (Two-Muscle) Wetlab

Wetlab 10:00 – 11:30
Instructors
Ali Mafrachi
Andrew Malem
Fyqah Almhmoudi
Imran Jawaid
Laila Ababneh
Mostafa Azzab
Qusai Zuraikat
Sandeep Thirumalai
Sonia Mamouni
Tulika Kar
DAY 1
FRIDAY
17 APRIL 2026

Vitrectomy Wetlab

Wetlab 15:30 – 17:00
Instructors
Dhaivat Shah
Mohamed Naeem Naser
Mohd Salim Harun Gigani
Samar Younes
Yahya Ahmad Kreary
DAY 1
FRIDAY
17 APRIL 2026

Phacoemulsification Wetlab 1

Wetlab 09:00 – 10:00
Instructors
Abdulhameed Hashim Mahmo
Aruna Pujari Srinivasulu
Housam Monla Haidar
Mihnea Munteanu
Rasha Moussa
Reem AlHuthail
Sara Ahmed Tawfik
Sergio Scalia
Thamer Issa Jahmani
Yassine Belghith
Yousef Al Blooshi

Session Details

09:00 – 09:15
Rasha Moussa
Phacoemulsification Wetlab 1
Rasha Moussa Egypt
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DAY 2
SATURDAY
18 APRIL 2026

Going Premium IOL (Unlock The Potential)

Novelty Cataract Session 12:30 – 13:30
Moderator
Maan Al-Barry

Session Details

12:30 – 12:42
Maan Al-Barry
Planning for premium
Maan Al-Barry KSA
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12:42 – 12:54
Mohamed Alaa Eldanasoury
AS imaging: The blueprint for premium IOL
Mohamed Alaa Eldanasoury KSA
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12:54 – 13:06
Artemis Matsou
IOL selection and options
Artemis Matsou UK
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13:06 – 13:18
TBA
Dealing with unhappy patients
TBA
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13:18 – 13:30
Discussion
Discussion
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DAY 3
SUNDAY
19 APRIL 2026

Cataract and Beyond

Left Channel Cataract Session 15:00 – 16:00
Moderator
Esmaeil Arbabi

Session Details

15:00 – 15:08
Rafah Fairaq
Precision in the peak: IOL power calculations for ectatic eyes
Rafah Fairaq KSA
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15:08 – 15:16
Esmaeil Arbabi
Cracking the code: Navigating the maze of post-refractive cataract
Esmaeil Arbabi UAE
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15:16 – 15:24
Maan Al-Barry
Dealing with unhappy patient: Real life scenarios
Maan Al-Barry KSA
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15:24 – 15:32
Rami Shasha
Scars and stars: Tips for cataract in corneal scars
Rami Shasha Canada
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15:32 – 15:40
Jason Goldsmith
Don't fear the angle: MIGS for all in cataract surgery
Jason Goldsmith UAE
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15:40 – 16:00
Discussion Podium
Discussion
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DAY 2
SATURDAY
18 APRIL 2026

Blink and you’ll Miss It: Rapid-Fire Solutions for Real Challenges

Left Channel Cataract Session 10:00 – 11:00
Moderator
Huda AlDhaheri
Panelists
Danya Aldahan
Rafah Fairaq

Session Details

10:00 – 10:04
Rami Shasha
Iris hooks how to hook
Rami Shasha Canada
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10:04 – 10:08
Danya Aldahan
It is running! catch it
Danya Aldahan KSA
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10:08 – 10:12
Ashraf Zeid
Can't see!
Ashraf Zeid UAE
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10:12 – 10:16
Ramy Riad
Convert or continue
Ramy Riad Egypt
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10:16 – 10:20
Rami Shasha
White what to do?
Rami Shasha Canada
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10:20 – 10:24
Anoud Alsaati
Dealing with the plate (Hard cataract)
Anoud Alsaati KSA
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10:24 – 10:28
Rawdha Alnuaimi
Ops I teared the capsule what is next
Rawdha Alnuaimi UAE
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10:28 – 10:32
Huda AlDhaheri
Dealing with the 3 piece IOL
Huda AlDhaheri UAE
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10:32 – 10:36
Rami Shasha
Tips for capsular hooks
Rami Shasha Canada
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10:36 – 10:40
Rafah Fairaq
Things are shaky
Rafah Fairaq KSA
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10:40 – 10:44
Danya Aldahan
The wobbly bag I need a CTR
Danya Aldahan KSA
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10:44 – 11:00
Discussion Podium
Discussion
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DAY 1
FRIDAY
17 APRIL 2026

Cataract Chronicles: The Hard, Soft, Little Pupil Adventures and more!
Cataract Capers: The Hard Truth, The Soft Solutions, and Pupil Problems!

Right Channel Cataract Session 16:00 – 17:00
Moderator
Ramy Riad
Panelists
Anoud Alsaati
Rami Shasha

Session Details

16:00 – 16:08
Ramy Riad
Too soft to handle: Tips for soft cataract
Ramy Riad Egypt
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16:08 – 16:16
Anoud Alsaati
Tiny & mighty: Small pupil and floppy iris
Anoud Alsaati KSA
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16:16 – 16:24
Ashraf Zeid
Cataract crushers: Tips for hard cataract
Ashraf Zeid UAE
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16:24 – 16:32
Anoud Alsaati
Restoring sight to the surgeon: Cataract & corneal scar (Pathology)
Anoud Alsaati KSA
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16:32 – 16:40
Omar Alnahrawy
Traumatic cataract pearls
Omar Alnahrawy UAE
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16:40 – 16:48
Rami Shasha
MSICS: My tool kit
Rami Shasha Canada
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16:48 – 17:00
Discussion Podium
Discussion
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DAY 2
SATURDAY
18 APRIL 2026

AI in Ophthalmology: Lead, Don’t Follow

Novelty AI in Ophthalmology Session 10:00 – 11:00

Session Details

10:00 – 10:12
Fahd Quhill
AI implementation in our daily ophthalmic practice
Fahd Quhill UAE
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10:12 – 10:24
Ashraf Zeid
Scaling claims efficiency with AI
Ashraf Zeid UAE
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10:24 – 10:36
Ghaleb Seif
Your personal AI co-thinker
Ghaleb Seif UAE
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10:36 – 10:48
Sarah Alkabbani
AI for the ophthalmologist: Learning smarter, research faster
Sarah Alkabbani UAE
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10:48 – 11:00
Discussion
Discussion
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DAY 2
SATURDAY
18 APRIL 2026

Corneal Remodeling: Add, Remove, or Modulate?

Right Channel Cornea Session 13:30 – 14:30
Moderator
Ahmed Alsaadi
Panelists
Ghaleb Seif
Tamer Gamaly

Session Details

13:30 – 13:38
Esmaeil Arbabi
Sculpting the irregular cornea: Practical strategies, pearls, and pitfalls in surface ablation
Esmaeil Arbabi UAE
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13:38 – 13:46
Andreia Rosa
Optimizing corneal cross-linking (CXL)
Andreia Rosa Portugal
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13:46 – 13:54
Osama Giledi
Synthetic corneal ring segments
Osama Giledi UAE
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13:54 – 14:02
Artemis Matsou
Allogenic corneal ring segments: Real-world outcomes and lessons learnt
Artemis Matsou UK
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14:02 – 14:10
Hamed Anwar
Stromal lenticule addition keratoplasty - Restoring thickness
Hamed Anwar UAE
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14:10 – 14:18
Aishah Aldhanhani
Corneal remodeling – Future innovations
Aishah Aldhanhani UAE
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14:18 – 14:30
Discussion
Discussion
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DAY 1
FRIDAY
17 APRIL 2026

The Ocular Surface Under Fire

Left Channel Cornea Session 14:30 – 15:30
Moderator
Huda AlDhaheri
Panelists
Ivana Romac Coc
Victor Perez

Session Details

14:30 – 14:38
Ivana Romac Coc
Breaking the inflammatory cycle in ocular surface disease
Ivana Romac Coc UAE
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14:38 – 14:46
Wassim Altroudi
Demodex hunting: Unmasking the invisible
Wassim Altroudi UAE
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14:46 – 14:54
Sotiria Palioura
Diagnosis and management of cicatricial conjunctivitis
Sotiria Palioura USA
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14:54 – 15:02
Mona Marwan
The post refractive imperative: Diagnosing and taming the ocular surface fire
Mona Marwan UAE
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15:02 – 15:10
Victor Perez
Ocular surface reconstruction & regenerative therapies
Victor Perez USA
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15:10 – 15:18
Guillermo Amescua
Management of ocular surface tumours
Guillermo Amescua USA
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15:18 – 15:30
Discussion Podium
Discussion
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DAY 3
SUNDAY
19 APRIL 2026

Breakfast Crash Course: Mastering Ocular Ultrasound: B-Scan & UBM

Novelty Breakfast Crash Course 08:00 – 09:00

Session Details

08:00 – 09:00
TBA
Mastering ocular ultrasound: B-Scan & UBM
Hamed AlkhodariUAE
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DAY 3
SUNDAY
19 APRIL 2026

How to Get Paid What You Deserve

Novelty Coding Session 12:30 – 13:30

Session Details

12:30 – 12:55
Anne Micah Cabigting
Introduction to RCM
Coding and billing basics
Documentation integrity & audit
Anne Micah Cabigting UAE
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12:55 – 13:00
Discussion Podium
Discussion
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13:00 – 13:25
Fai Almaazmi
Ophthalmology diagnosis coding
Ophthalmology procedure coding
Coding cases
Fai Almaazmi UAE
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13:25 – 13:30
Discussion Podium
Discussion
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DAY 1
FRIDAY
17 APRIL 2026

In-Depth Session (2)

Novelty In-Depth Session 16:30 – 17:00

Session Details

16:30 – 17:00
TBA
The new era of myopia management: Precision measurement and advanced optical solutions in structured clinical care
Peter Essig UAE
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DAY 2
SATURDAY
18 APRIL 2026

Surgery and Beyond

Workshop 1 Nursing Workshop 09:00 – 10:00
Moderator
Alvin Talingting

Session Details

09:00 – 09:10
Rashmi Murali Menon
Safe eyes, strong outcomes: Key considerations before and after glaucoma surgery
Rashmi Murali Menon UAE
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09:00 – 09:10
Mariamma Mathew
Safe eyes, strong outcomes: Key considerations before and after glaucoma surgery
Mariamma Mathew UAE
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09:10 – 09:20
Merlany Tejada
All you need to know: Pre and post op care in oculoplastic surgeries
Alvin Talingting UAE
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09:20 – 09:30
Joyce Mercado
Refractive surgery care: Do’s and don’ts
Joyce MercadoUAE
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09:30 – 09:40
Cyndale Sabile
Gas, posturing and pressure: Critical pre and post op care for retina surgery
Cyndale Glaze SabileUAE
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09:40 – 10:00
Discussion Podium
Discussion
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DAY 3
SUNDAY
19 APRIL 2026

Cutting Edge Myopia: Present and Future

Right Channel Optometry Session 09:00 – 10:00
Moderator
Yasmin El-Rouby
Panelists
Andrew Malem
James Wolffsohn
Rasha El Rachmani

Session Details

09:00 – 09:12
Yazan Gammoh
Epidemiology of myopia in the Middle East: Implications for SPECS2030 and effective refractive error coverage
Yazan Gammoh Jordan
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09:12 – 09:24
Imran Jawaid
Myopia: Evidence base to clinic face
Imran Jawaid UAE
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09:24 – 09:44
James Wolffsohn
Clinical interventions: Now and in the future
James Wolffsohn UK
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09:44 – 09:54
Discussion Podium
Discussion
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DAY 2
SATURDAY
18 APRIL 2026

Staying in Focus: Corrective Options

Workshop 1 Optometry Workshop 10:00 – 11:00
Moderator
Marese Keyser
Panelists
Irene Sophia Joseph
James Wolffsohn
Waleed Alghamdi

Session Details

10:00 – 10:12
Mona Marwan
The end of the frame: Surgical solutions for refractive surgery
Mona Marwan UAE
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10:12 – 10:24
TBA
Realistic expectations: Optimizing visual outcomes
Sherwin ReyesUAE
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10:24 – 10:36
Kiranmayi Chappidi
PROSE in action: From indications to ideal fit
Kiranmayi Chappidi India
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10:36 – 10:48
James Wolffsohn
TFOS DEWS III: Evidence-based diagnosis and management
James Wolffsohn UK
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10:48 – 11:00
Discussion
Discussion
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DAY 1
FRIDAY
17 APRIL 2026

Contact Lens: Scleral Mapping

Workshop 1 Optometry Workshop 14:30 – 15:30

Session Details

14:30 – 14:45
TBA
Contact Lens: Scleral Mapping
Sridhar Swarna UAE
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14:45 – 15:30
TBA
Hands-on session with devices
TBA
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DAY 1
FRIDAY
17 APRIL 2026

The Big Picture in Low Vision

Novelty Hall Optometry Session 10:00 – 11:00
Moderator
Yazan Gammoh
Panelists
James Wolffsohn
Katie Geraghty
Rajeev Prasad

Session Details

10:00 – 10:10
Yazan Gammoh
Low vision in practice
Yazan Gammoh Jordan
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10:10 – 10:20
Fahd Quhill
Beyond the diagnosis: How vision rehab enhances quality of life in retinal disease
Fahd Quhill UAE
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10:20 – 10:40
TBA
Building inclusive futures through community and technology in low vision
Maisa Obeid UAE
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10:20 – 10:40
TBA
Building inclusive futures through community and technology in low vision
Rania Ismail UAE
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10:40 – 10:50
Rajeev Prasad
Neuro-optometric rehab
Rajeev Prasad India
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10:50 – 11:00
Discussion Podium
Discussion
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DAY 1
FRIDAY
17 APRIL 2026

Saudi Society of Optometry: Advances in Optometric Clinical Care: From Evidence to Implementation

Novelty Optometry Session 09:00 – 10:00
Moderator
Rasha El Rachmani
Panelists
Khalid Alzahrani
Lama Alsamnan
Waleed Alghamdi

Session Details

09:00 – 09:12
Lama Alsamnan
Myopia Control: Evidence, clinical practice
Lama Alsamnan KSA
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09:12 – 09:24
Waleed Alghamdi
Dry eye disease: Practical updates and real-world implementation
Waleed Alghamdi KSA
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09:24 – 09:36
Khalid Alzahrani
Pediatric keratoconus management from diagnosis to visual rehabilitation: A clinical case presentation
Khalid Alzahrani KSA
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09:36 – 09:48
Mohammed Alblowi
Using new technologies for low vision
Mohammed Alblowi KSA
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09:48 – 10:00
Discussion Podium
Discussion
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DAY 1
FRIDAY
17 APRIL 2026

Inner and Outer Retina Made Easy

Right Channel Medical Retina Session 14:30 – 15:30
Moderator
Jay Kalliath
Panelists
Amr Ayad
Mokhtar Mahmoud Elhelbawi

Session Details

14:30 – 14:40
Prasan Rao
PEDS and subretinal hyper-reflectivity: Who leaks and who stays quiet
Prasan Madhukar Rao UAE
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14:40 – 14:50
Mokhtar Mahmoud Elhelbawi
DRIL and EIFL: Buried riches or old shipwrecks?
Mokhtar Mahmoud ElhelbawiUAE
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14:50 – 15:00
Jay Kalliath
DME and traction: Which enemy to sink first
Jay Kalliath UAE
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15:00 – 15:10
Amr Ayad
Anti-VEGFs for PCV: Steering the course ahead
Amr Ayad UAE
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15:10 – 15:20
Soman Nair
Lost in the sea: Decoding PAMM
Soman Nair UAE
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15:20 – 15:30
Discussion Podium
Discussion
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DAY 3
SUNDAY
19 APRIL 2026

Insight Talks: What Grows Under Pressure

Workshop 1 Young Ophthalmology Session 10:00 – 11:00

Session Details

10:00 – 10:08
Fatima Habroosh
Paving the way: Expertise and lessons from a leading young ophthalmology consultant
Fatima Habroosh UAE
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10:08 – 10:16
Rami Shasha
From experience to excellence: Career advice and surgical insights for aspiring ophthalmologists
Rami Shasha Canada
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10:16 – 10:24
Azza AlTandi
Why eye surgery looks easy until you try it
Azza AlTandi UAE
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10:24 – 10:32
Reem Anouassi
The hidden complexity behind ophthalmology’s “Simple” skills
Reem Anouassi UAE
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10:32 – 10:40
Mariam Alkaabi
Why burnout isn’t a sign of weakness
Mariam Alkaabi UAE
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10:40 – 10:48
Moawiya Alshunnar
Why ophthalmology feels like restarting medical school
Moawiya Alshunnar UAE
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10:48 – 10:56
Fatma Almoosawi
Surprises and lessons from ophthalmology
Fatma Almoosawi UAE
→
10:56 – 11:00
Discussion
Discussion
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DAY 3
SUNDAY
19 APRIL 2026

Ophthalmic Imaging: Mastering The Basics

Workshop 1 Nursing Workshop 15:00 – 16:00
Moderator
John Mikko Jeromme

Session Details

15:00 – 15:10
Khalid Qadha
Ocular ultrasound: Understanding the basics
Khalid Qadha UAE
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15:10 – 15:20
Haneen Harbi Mohammad
Fundus photography: Journey to the back of the eye
Haneen Harbi Mohammad UAE
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15:10 – 15:20
Tahani Hijji
Fundus photography: Journey to the back of the eye
Tahani Hijji UAE
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15:20 – 15:30
Zanhar Karuvakandathil
OCT: Practical acquistions tips for clinicians
Zanhar Karuvakandathil UAE
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15:30 – 15:40
John Mikko Jeromme
Mapping your sight: Basics of perimetry/visual field testing
John Mikko Jeromme UAE
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15:40 – 16:00
Discussion Podium
Discussion
→
DAY 3
SUNDAY
19 APRIL 2026

Pediatric Oculoplastic: Vision Loss & Vision Restoration

Right Channel Oculoplasty Session 10:00 – 11:00
Moderator
Vinod Gauba
Panelists
David Tse
Habibullah Eatamadi
Walid

Session Details

10:00 – 10:10
Shamna
Eye trauma review in UAE
Shamna
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10:10 – 10:20
Fatima Habroosh
Enucleation in pediatric patients: When and how?
Fatima Habroosh UAE
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10:20 – 10:30
David Tse
Whole eye transplant 3D orbital motility exenteration
David Tse
→
10:30 – 10:40
David Tse
3D orbital motility exenteration
David Tse
→
10:40 – 10:50
Walid
Controversies on traumatic optic neuropathy
Walid
→
10:50 – 11:00
Discussion
Discussion
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DAY 2
SATURDAY
18 APRIL 2026

Pearls in Pediatric Anterior Segment

Right Channel Pediatric Ophthalmology Session 10:00 – 11:00
Moderator
Muhammad Irfan Khan
Panelists
Arif Khan
Dina Hossam
Ta Chen Chang

Session Details

10:00 – 10:06
Arif Khan
My approach to anterior segment dysgenesis
Arif Khan UAE
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10:06 – 10:08
Discussion Podium
Discussion
→
10:08 – 10:14
Peter Chang
Lens morphology variation in pediatric eyes
Ta Chen ChangUSA
→
10:14 – 10:16
Discussion Podium
Discussion
→
10:16 – 10:22
Sandeep Thirumalai
Cataract management in pediatric uveitis
Sandeep ThirumalaiUAE
→
10:22 – 10:24
Discussion Podium
Discussion
→
10:24 – 10:30
Muhammad Irfan Khan
Pediatric traumatic cataract: Expect the unexpected
Muhammad Irfan Khan UAE
→
10:30 – 10:32
Discussion Podium
Discussion
→
10:32 – 10:38
Dina Hossam
Iris-claw lenses in pediatric aphakia without capsular support
Dina Hossam Egypt
→
10:38 – 10:40
Discussion Podium
Discussion
→
10:40 – 10:46
Tulka Car
Practical management of posterior lenticonus and lentiglobus cataract
Tulika KarUAE
→
10:46 – 10:48
Discussion Podium
Discussion
→
10:48 – 10:54
Peter Chang
Re-intervention in congenital glaucoma after primary failure
Ta Chen ChangUSA
→
10:54 – 10:56
Discussion Podium
Discussion
→
DAY 2
SATURDAY
18 APRIL 2026

Learning from Experience

Novelty Orthoptics Session 09:00 – 10:00
Moderator
Khumara Khan
Panelists
Arif Khan
Hassan Salem
Sharon Hussain

Session Details

09:00 – 09:10
Khumara Khan
Eyes under deficit
Khumara Khan UAE
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09:10 – 09:20
Laila Ababneh
What alignment taught me about misalignment
Laila Ababneh UAE
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09:20 – 09:30
Hassan Salem
Details that matter
Hassan Salem UAE
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09:30 – 09:40
Sharon Hussain
More than a squint: Lessons from a complex pediatric patient
Sharon Hussain Qatar
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09:40 – 09:50
Sandeep Thirumalai
Seeing double with a twist (not the fun kind)
Sandeep ThirumalaiUAE
→
09:50 – 10:00
Sonal Rathod
An unexpected recovery
Sonal Rathod UAE
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DAY 3
SUNDAY
19 APRIL 2026

Rapid Fire: Case Presentations

Novelty Optometry Session 13:30 – 14:30
Moderator
Ola Azzam
Panelists
Devakani Suresh Kumar
James Wolffsohn
Zoelfigar Mohamed

Session Details

13:30 – 13:42
Zachary Cairns
Red herring
Zachary Cairns UAE
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13:42 – 13:54
Kiranmayi Chappidi
Case by case: Unlocking the art of scleral lens fitting
Kiranmayi Chappidi India
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13:54 – 14:06
Jameel Rizwana Hussaindeen
The puzzle: Challenges in spectacle prescribing
Jameel Rizwana Hussaindeen UAE
→
14:06 – 14:18
Yaseen Moussa
Tools of interpretation
Yaseen Moussa
→
14:18 – 14:30
Discussion Podium
Discussion
→
DAY 1
FRIDAY
17 APRIL 2026

Lenticule Extraction for Refractive Correction: Principles, Technology, Surgical Technique, and Complication Management

Novelty Call For Science Session 15:30 – 16:30

Session Details

15:30 – 16:30
Wajdene Gohuali
Lenticule extraction for refractive correction: Principles, technology, surgical technique, and complication management
Wajdene Gohuali France
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DAY 3
SUNDAY
19 APRIL 2026

Simplifying Binocular Vision

Workshop 1 Orthoptics Workshop 12:30 – 13:30
Moderator
Ons Lahouimel

Session Details

12:30 – 12:50
Fahima Karolia
Simplifying BSV
Fahima Karolia UAE
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12:50 – 13:10
Sabeen Waqar
Evaluating BSV
Sabeen Waqar UAE
→
13:10 – 13:30
Ons Lahouimel
BSV in action
Ons Lahouimel UAE
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13:10 – 13:30
Danah Al-Khateeb
BSV in action
Danah Al-Khateeb
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DAY 1
FRIDAY
17 APRIL 2026

Neuro-Ophthalmology Meets Neuroradiology: What to Order and When

Left Channel Neuro-Ophthalmology Session 16:00 – 17:00
Moderator
Salma Yassine
Panelists
Alaa Bou Ghannam
Luai Eldweik
Raed Behbehani

Session Details

16:00 – 16:07
Raed Behbehani
When do we need imaging in diplopia
Raed Behbehani Kuwait
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16:07 – 16:10
Discussion Podium
Discussion
→
16:10 – 16:17
Salma Yassine
Anisocoria and when imaging is required
Salma Yassine UAE
→
16:17 – 16:20
Discussion Podium
Discussion
→
16:20 – 16:27
Carlos Mendoza
Papilledema and what to image
Carlos Mendoza
→
16:27 – 16:30
Discussion Podium
Discussion
→
16:30 – 16:37
Alaa Bou Ghannam
When should we image patients with nystagmus
Alaa Bou Ghannam Lebanon
→
16:37 – 16:40
Discussion Podium
Discussion
→
16:40 – 16:47
Luai Eldweik
Optic atrophy and when to look deeper with imaging
Luai Eldweik UAE
→
16:47 – 16:50
Discussion Podium
Discussion
→
16:50 – 16:57
Raed Behbehani
Do we need to image patients with transient visual loss
Raed Behbehani Kuwait
→
16:57 – 17:00
Discussion Podium
Discussion
→
DAY 3
SUNDAY
19 APRIL 2026

Pecha Kucha: The Glaucoma Decision Room: Point–Counterpoint Debates

Right Channel Glaucoma Session 12:30 – 13:00
Moderator
Omnia Hamam
Panelist
Waleed Ghobashy

Session Details

12:30 – 12:33
Konrad Schargel
Early surgery in moderate glaucoma
Early primary surgery provides better long-term control than stepwise escalation
Konrad Schargel KSA
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12:33 – 12:36
Kaweh Mansoori
Early surgery in moderate glaucoma
Maximal medical therapy and laser first avoids unnecessary surgical risk
Kaweh MansooriSwitzerland
→
12:36 – 12:39
Ziad Khoueir
MIGS as initial surgical strategy in advanced glaucoma
MIGS has a role as initial surgery in selected advanced cases
Ziad KhoueirLebanon
→
12:39 – 12:42
Nandini Sankaranarayanan
MIGS as initial surgical strategy in advanced glaucoma
Incisional filtration surgery is the appropriate first step in advanced disease
Nandini SankaranarayananUAE
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12:42 – 12:45
Mohamed Sayed
Tube shunt vs trabeculectomy as first-line incisional surgery
Tube-first strategy should be preferred in most eyes needing incisional surgery
Mohamed Sayed UAE
→
12:45 – 12:48
Peter Chang
Tube shunt vs trabeculectomy as first-line incisional surgery
Trabeculectomy-first remains the best primary incisional option in many patients
Ta Chen ChangUSA
→
12:48 – 12:51
Bashayer Bin Rasheed
Treat structural progression without visual field loss
Structural progression alone is sufficient to escalate treatment
Bashayer Bin Rasheed UAE
→
12:51 – 12:54
Salman Waqar
Treat structural progression without visual field loss
Functional confirmation should guide escalation to avoid overtreatment
Salman Waqar UAE
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DAY 2
SATURDAY
18 APRIL 2026

Contemporary Glaucoma Diagnosis and Medical Management

Left Channel Glaucoma Session 09:00 – 10:00
Moderator
Mohamed Sayed
Panelists
Maria Jesus Chaves-Samaniego
Mohammed Sohaib Mustafa

Session Details

09:00 – 09:10
Kaweh Mansoori
Risk stratification and target IOP setting in glaucoma
Kaweh MansooriSwitzerland
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09:10 – 09:20
Jean-Rémi Fénolland
OCT progression: What matters, what misleads, and what to ignore
Jean-Rémi Fénolland France
→
09:20 – 09:30
Konrad Schargel
AI in glaucoma diagnosis: Ready for prime time or still experimental?
Konrad Schargel KSA
→
09:30 – 09:40
Ziad Khoueir
Medical therapy in 2026: Drops, sustained delivery, and adherence reality
Ziad KhoueirLebanon
→
09:40 – 09:50
Rawdha Alnuaimi
Normal-tension and low-pressure glaucoma: Rethinking management strategies
Rawdha Alnuaimi UAE
→
09:50 – 10:00
Discussion Podium
Discussion
→
DAY 2
SATURDAY
18 APRIL 2026

In-Depth Session (4)

Right Channel In-Depth Session 13:00 – 13:30

Session Details

13:00 – 13:30
Kaweh Mansouri
TBA
Kaweh Mansouri Switzerland
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DAY 3
SUNDAY
19 APRIL 2026

Retina Debates: Retina Rumble: The Great Debate Area

Left Channel Surgical Retina Session 09:00 – 10:00
Moderator
Maysoon Al Karam
Panelists
Stela Vujosevic
Vasu Kumar

Session Details

09:00 – 09:15
Aniruddha Agarwal
Complement inhibition in AMD: The next frontier or dead end? Yes
Aniruddha Agarwal UAE
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09:00 – 09:15
Piergiorgio Neri
Complement inhibition in AMD: The next frontier or dead end? No
Piergiorgio Neri UAE
→
09:15 – 09:30
Nicola Ghazi
Heavy liquids and silicone oil in vitrectomy: Game changers or overhyped? Yes
Nicola Ghazi UAE
→
09:15 – 09:30
Mohammed Alkaabi
Heavy liquids and silicone oil in vitrectomy: Game changers or overhyped? No
Mohammed Alkaabi UAE
→
09:30 – 09:45
Mohit Jain
Long-acting steroids vs newer Anti-VEGF agents for DME: Who wins? Yes (steroids)
Mohit Jain UAE
→
09:30 – 09:45
Mohamed Naeem Naser
Long-acting steroids vs newer Anti-VEGF agents for DME: Who wins? No (anti-VEGF)
Mohamed Naeem Naser UAE
→
09:45 – 10:00
Hong-Uyen Hua
Immediate re-surgery in recurrent rhegmatogenous retinal detachments: Heroic or risky? Yes
Hong-Uyen Hua USA
→
09:45 – 10:00
Ibraheem El Ghrably
Immediate re-surgery in recurrent rhegmatogenous retinal detachments: Heroic or risky? No
Ibraheem El Ghrably UAE
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DAY 2
SATURDAY
18 APRIL 2026

The Eye-Q Challenge: Battle of The Residents

Novelty Young Ophthalmology Session 17:00 – 18:00
AD Group
Aaesha Alnauami
Latifa Alalawi
Meera Altamimi
Omaima Alshkeili
CCAD Group
Fatima Alhashmi
Mahra Alshehhi
Maryam Essa
Ola Azzam
Dubai Group
Fatma Almoosawi
Hind Alhashemi
Sarah Alkabbani
Shamma Almansoori
Hosts
Noora Abdullateef AlQattan
Rauda Shehab
DAY 2
SATURDAY
18 APRIL 2026

Trial by Fire: Overcoming Surgical Retina Obstacles

Right Channel Surgical Retina Session 09:00 – 10:00
Moderator
Noura Almansoori
Panelists
Mohamed Alketbi
Prasan Madhukar Rao
Usman Mahmoud

Session Details

09:00 – 09:10
Nicola Ghazi
Combating pediatric macular holes
Nicola Ghazi UAE
→
09:10 – 09:20
Hong-Uyen Hua
Surgical Strategies for Persistent Fetal Vasculature Cataracts: Battleground Strategies
Hong-Uyen Hua USA
→
09:20 – 09:30
Ahmed Elbarky
Tips and tricks in pediatric rhegmatogenous retinal detachments
Ahmed Elbarky UAE
→
09:30 – 09:40
Mohamed Alketbi
Code red: Tactical response to subretinal hemorrhage
Mohamed Alketbi UAE
→
09:40 – 09:50
Prasan Rao
Behind enemy lines: Tackling PVR in retinal detachments
Prasan Madhukar Rao UAE
→
09:50 – 10:00
Omar Alnahrawy
Beneath the surface: Handling subretinal fibrosis
Omar Alnahrawy UAE
→
DAY 1
FRIDAY
17 APRIL 2026

Ocular Radiology: CT & MRI Interpretation for the Ophthalmologist

Workshop 1 Ocular Radiology Workshop 09:00 – 12:00
Moderator
Ammar Alnuaimi
Sumayya Almarzooqi

Session Details

09:00 – 09:25
Rauda Hamad Aldhaheri
Session 1: Foundations of ocular & orbital imaging
- CT vs MRI: Indications, strengths and limitations
- Imaging planes and orientation
- CT basics: Bone vs soft tissue window, density concepts
- MRI basics: T1, T2, FLAIR, DWI, GRE, contrast enhancement
- Normal ocular, orbital and optic nerve anatomy
- Imaging red flags for ophthalmologists
Rauda Hamad Aldhaheri UAE
→
09:25 – 09:35
Discussion Podium
Discussion
→
09:35 – 10:00
Noura Alraeesi
Session 2: Ocular, orbital & brain tumors
- Intraocular tumors: Retinoblastoma, uveal melanoma
- Orbital tumors: Cavernous hemangioma, lymphoma
- Optic nerve glioma and meningioma
- Lacrimal gland lesions
- Parasellar and pituitary tumors with ocular presentation
- Imaging features suggesting malignancy
Noura Alraeesi UAE
→
10:00 – 10:10
Discussion Podium
Discussion
→
10:10 – 10:35
Ammar Alnuaimi
Session 3: Vascular & neuro-ophthalmic imaging
- Carotid-cavernous fistula
- Cavernous sinus thrombosis
- Orbital varices
- Aneurysms and AVMs affecting vision
- Stroke patterns relevant to ophthalmology
- CTA and MRA indications
Ammar Alnuaimi UAE
→
10:35 – 10:45
Discussion Podium
Discussion
→
10:45 – 11:10
Fahad Hamad Alsheikh
Session 4: Extraocular muscles & inflammatory disorders
- Thyroid eye disease: Active vs fibrotic phase
- Muscle belly vs tendon involvement
- Idiopathic orbital inflammatory disease
- Myositis and orbital pseudotumor
- Imaging clues that alter management
Fahad Hamad Alsheikh UAE
→
11:10 – 11:20
Discussion Podium
Discussion
→
11:20 – 11:45
TBA
Session 5: Trauma, foreign bodies & emergency imaging
- Orbital fractures and muscle entrapment
- Intraocular and intraorbital foreign bodies
- Globe rupture imaging signs
- MRI contraindications
- Preoperative imaging pearls
Noura Alraeesi UAE
→
11:45 – 11:55
Discussion Podium
Discussion
→
11:55 – 12:00
TBA
Session 6: Key take-home messages & discussion
- Imaging request checklist
- Key red flags not to miss
- Q&A
TBA
→
DAY 3
SUNDAY
19 APRIL 2026

Genotypes, Fenotypes, Patterns, and Disguises: The Many Faces of Uveitis

Right Channel Uveitis Session 15:00 – 16:00
Chairperson
Sheikha Noura Alqassimi
Panelists
Abdulrahman Albloushi
Carlos Pavesio
Piergiorgio Neri

Session Details

15:00 – 15:12
Carlos Pavesio
Birdshot state of the art: HLA-A29-associated uveitis (aka birdshot retinochoroiditis): State of the art
Carlos PavesioUK
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15:12 – 15:24
Fahd Quhill
HLA-B27: Decoding HLA-B27 uveitis
Fahd Quhill UAE
→
15:24 – 15:36
Abdulrahman Albloushi
New insight on uveitis in brain disorders: New perspectives on uveitis associated with brain disorders
Abdulrahman Albloushi KSA
→
15:36 – 15:48
Piergiorgio Neri
Pediatric pseudouveitis: The Kiddos masquerade party
Piergiorgio Neri UAE
→
15:48 – 16:00
Discussion Podium
Discussion
→
DAY 3
SUNDAY
19 APRIL 2026

Rethinking Strabismus

Left Channel Pediatric Ophthalmology Session 14:00 – 15:00
Moderator
Ashwaq Bin Amro
Panelists
Dina Hossam
Laila Ababneh
Sonal Kaizad Farzavandi

Session Details

14:00 – 14:08
Ashwaq Bin Amro
Controversies in infantile esotropia
Ashwaq Bin Amro UAE
→
14:08 – 14:10
Discussion
Discussion
→
14:10 – 14:18
Sonal Kaizad Farzavandi
Strabismus re-operations: Points to ponder
Sonal Kaizad Farzavandi Singapore
→
14:18 – 14:20
Discussion
Discussion
→
14:20 – 14:28
Dina Hossam
The superior oblique dilemma: When and how to operate
Dina Hossam Egypt
→
14:28 – 14:30
Discussion
Discussion
→
14:30 – 14:38
Sonal Kaizad Farzavandi
Lessons learned in thyroid myopathy
Sonal Kaizad Farzavandi Singapore
→
14:38 – 14:40
Discussion
Discussion
→
14:40 – 14:48
Mostafa Azzab
Intraoperative surprises
Mostafa Azzab Egypt
→
14:48 – 14:50
Discussion
Discussion
→
14:50 – 14:58
Sonal Kaizad Farzavandi
How far can we manipulate the obliques
Sonal Kaizad Farzavandi Singapore
→
14:58 – 15:00
Discussion
Discussion
→
DAY 3
SUNDAY
19 APRIL 2026

Orbit Session: New Development

Right Channel Oculoplasty Session 01:00 – 02:00
Moderator
Khaled Abuhaleeqa
Panelists
Fatima Habroosh
Hachemi Nezzar
John Devine
Ta Chen Chang

Session Details

01:00 – 01:15
Kelvin Kam Lung Chong
Endoscopy in oculoplastic: The good the bad, the future
Kelvin Kam Lung Chong Hong Kong
→
01:15 – 01:25
Kelvin Kam Lung Chong
Medical decompression in low CAS progressive TED
Kelvin Kam Lung Chong Hong Kong
→
01:25 – 01:35
Hachemi Nezzar
Image guided orbit surgery
Hachemi Nezzar UAE
→
01:35 – 01:50
John Devine
Orbital traumatology: New developments, surgical planning, 3D-implant printing
John Devine
→
01:50 – 02:00
Discussion Podium
Discussion
→
DAY 3
SUNDAY
19 APRIL 2026

The Curious Case of Neurosensory Retina and Retinal Vessels

Left Channel Medical Retina Session 13:00 – 14:00
Moderator
Fahd Quhill
Panelists
Ibraheem El Ghrably
Maysoon Al Karam
Piergiorgio Neri

Session Details

13:00 – 13:10
Kanika Aggarwal
Winding roads of CSCR: Focus on the choroid
Kanika Aggarwal UAE
→
13:10 – 13:20
Stela Vujosevic
Treasure maps in the retina - Imaging microvascular changes in DME
Stela Vujosevic
→
13:20 – 13:30
Haytham Salti
OCT in AMD: Mapping clinical detection of MNV
Haytham Salti UAE
→
13:30 – 13:40
Aniruddha Agarwal
ASHH, ORCA and BALAD: A guided tour through the outer retina
Aniruddha Agarwal UAE
→
13:40 – 13:50
Fahd Quhill
Widefield angiography in DR
Fahd Quhill UAE
→
13:50 – 14:00
Discussion Podium
Discussion
→
DAY 3
SUNDAY
19 APRIL 2026

Eyes on The Future

Novelty Orthoptics Session 10:30 – 11:30
Moderator
Katy Naylor
Panelists
Andrew Malem
Claudine Wallace
Craig Murray

Session Details

10:30 – 10:40
Andrew Malem
ChatGPT will see you now
Andrew Malem UAE
→
10:40 – 10:50
Imran Jawaid
Managing amblyopia in 2026
Imran Jawaid UAE
→
10:50 – 11:00
Carla Lanca
Putting research into practice
Carla Lanca UAE
→
11:00 – 11:10
Claudine Wallace
Advancing ophthalmic education
Claudine Wallace UK
→
11:10 – 11:20
Katy Naylor
Building the UAE’s next generation workforce through education
Katy Naylor UAE
→
11:20 – 11:30
Discussion Podium
Discussion
→
DAY 3
SUNDAY
19 APRIL 2026

Glaucoma Surgery in 2026: Evidence, Technique, and Judgment

Left Channel Glaucoma Session 10:00 – 11:00
Moderator
Prashant Bhatia
Panelists
Abdulla Naqi
Reem Al Hebsi

Session Details

10:00 – 10:10
Ziad Khoueir
MIGS in 2026: Who truly benefits and who does not
Ziad KhoueirLebanon
→
10:10 – 10:20
Peter Chang
Trabeculectomy and tubes: Are we still getting the basics right?
Ta Chen ChangUSA
→
10:20 – 10:30
Konrad Schargel
Angle surgery pearls: When it works brilliantly and when it fails
Konrad Schargel KSA
→
10:30 – 10:40
Omar Rafiq
Cyclodestructive procedures revisited: Old techniques, new applications
Omar Rafiq UK
→
10:40 – 10:50
Jean-Rémi Fénolland
Managing surgical failure: What is the next best step?
Jean-Rémi Fénolland France
→
10:50 – 11:00
Discussion Podium
Discussion
→
DAY 3
SUNDAY
19 APRIL 2026

Exploring Neuro-Visual Disorders

Workshop 1 Orthoptics Session 09:00 – 10:00
Moderator
Sabeen Waqar

Session Details

09:00 – 09:20
Charlotte Codina
CVI and neurodivergence: A clinical review
Charlotte Codina UK
→
09:20 – 09:40
Fiona Rowe
Bedside neurological testing of adults and children
Fiona Rowe UK
→
09:40 – 09:50
Natasha Barrow
Seeing after stroke
Natasha Barrow UAE
→
09:50 – 10:00
Discussion Podium
Discussion
→
DAY 2
SATURDAY
18 APRIL 2026

Beyond Labels: Personalizing Uveitis Care

Right Channel Uveitis Session 17:00 – 18:00
Chairperson
Sheikha Noura Alqassimi
Panelists
Abdulrahman Albloushi
Aniruddha Agarwal
Carlos Pavesio

Session Details

17:00 – 17:12
Carlos Pavesio
Autoimmune retinopathy: Where we are and what comes next
Carlos Pavesio UK
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17:12 – 17:24
Aniruddha Agarwal
OCT state of the art: The deep layers of inflammation: From structure to strategy
Aniruddha Agarwal UAE
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17:24 – 17:36
Abdulrahman Albloushi
New biomarkers for outcome predictors: VKH disease: Predictors of outcomes and unusual presentations
Abdulrahman Albloushi KSA
→
17:36 – 17:48
Piergiorgio Neri
BMI & drug distribution: The personalized dose: How the body shapes therapeutic response
Piergiorgio Neri UAE
→
17:48 – 18:00
Discussion Podium
Discussion
→
DAY 2
SATURDAY
18 APRIL 2026

ESCRS Session: ESCRS Guidelines in Cataract and Refractive Surgery

Main Hall ESCRS Session 15:30 – 16:30

Session Details

15:30 – 15:45
Sotiria Palioura
ESCRS guidelines in cataract surgery
Sotiria Palioura USA
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15:45 – 16:00
Artemis Matsou
ESCRS guidelines in refractive surgery
Artemis Matsou UK
→
16:00 – 16:15
Andreia Rosa
ESCRS guidelines: The grey zones
Andreia Rosa Portugal
→
16:15 – 16:30
Discussion
Discussion
→
DAY 2
SATURDAY
18 APRIL 2026

Retinoblastoma in The Differential Diagnosis of Leukocoria

Workshop 1 Call for Science Workshop 13:30 – 14:30

Session Details

13:30 – 14:30
Ihab Saad Othman
Retinoblastoma in the differential diagnosis of leukocoria
Ihab Saad Othman Egypt
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DAY 2
SATURDAY
18 APRIL 2026

Myopia Control: Slowing The Curve

Workshop 1 Pediatric Ophthalmology Workshop 12:30 – 13:30
Moderator
Laila Ababneh
Panelists
Andrew Malem
Carla Lanca
Imran Jawaid

Session Details

12:30 – 12:37
Imran Jawaid
Atropine in myopia control: Strengths, limitations, and patient selection
Imran Jawaid UAE
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12:37 – 12:39
Discussion
Discussion
→
12:39 – 12:46
Andrew Malem
Optical myopia control: Ortho-K, DIMS, HAL, and beyond
Andrew Malem UAE
→
12:46 – 12:48
Discussion
Discussion
→
12:48 – 12:55
Laila Ababneh
Myopia control beyond guidelines: Non-responders and atypical cases
Laila Ababneh UAE
→
12:55 – 12:57
Discussion
Discussion
→
12:57 – 13:04
Carla Lanca
Light-based interventions for myopia control: Evidence, safety, and controversies
Carla Lanca UAE
→
13:04 – 13:06
Discussion
Discussion
→
13:06 – 13:30
Panel Discussion
Take the answer from the experts,Questions and Panel Discussion
→
DAY 2
SATURDAY
18 APRIL 2026

Leadership and Business: Opposite Direction

Main Hall Leadership and Business Session 11:30 – 12:30
Moderators
Abdulla Naqi
Maysoon Al Karam

Session Details

11:30 – 11:45
Saleh Almessabi
Opposite direction
Saleh Almessabi UAE
→
11:45 – 12:00
Abdulaziz AlRajhi
Opposite direction
Abdulaziz AlRajhi KSA
→
12:00 – 12:15
Rashed Al Suwaidi
Opposite direction
Rashed Al Suwaidi UAE
→
12:15 – 12:30
Discussion
Discussion
→
DAY 2
SATURDAY
18 APRIL 2026

Advanced Anterior Segment Imaging Course

Workshop 2 Cataract 09:00 – 10:00

Session Details

09:00 – 10:00
TBA
TBA
TBA
→
DAY 1
FRIDAY
17 APRIL 2026

A Practical Guide to Pediatric Retina

Novelty Pediatric Ophthalmology Session 14:30 – 15:30
Moderator
Dina Hossam
Panelists
Fyqah Almhmoudi
Hong-Uyen Hua
Muhammad Irfan Khan

Session Details

14:30 – 14:40
Hong-Uyen Hua
ROP screening and management
Hong-Uyen Hua USA
→
14:40 – 14:42
Discussion Podium
Discussion
→
14:42 – 14:52
Fyqah Almhmoudi
Approach to retinal dystrophies
Fyqah Almhmoudi KSA
→
14:52 – 14:54
Discussion Podium
Discussion
→
14:54 – 15:04
Fyqah Almhmoudi
Cases not to miss: Ocular association to systemic diseases
Fyqah Almhmoudi KSA
→
15:04 – 15:06
Discussion Podium
Discussion
→
15:06 – 15:16
Dina Hossam
The Evolving role of intra-arterial chemotherapy and brachytherapy in retinoblastoma
Dina Hossam Egypt
→
15:16 – 15:18
Discussion Podium
Discussion
→
15:18 – 15:28
Zabila Khan
Clinical outcomes for gene therapy for RPE65-related retinal dystrophy in the UAE
Zabila Khan UAE
→
15:28 – 15:30
Discussion Podium
Discussion
→
DAY 1
FRIDAY
17 APRIL 2026

Broadening the Scope of Ophthalmic Care

Novelty Orthoptics Session 11:00 – 12:00
Moderator
Sabeen Waqar
Panelists
Charlotte Codina
Craig Murray
Fiona Rowe

Session Details

11:00 – 11:10
Fiona Rowe
Orthoptist’s role in the delivery of stroke services
Fiona Rowe UK
→
11:10 – 11:20
Charlotte Codina
Elevating care with advanced clinical practice
Charlotte Codina UK
→
11:20 – 11:30
Sabeen Waqar
Solving the puzzle
Sabeen Waqar UAE
→
11:30 – 11:40
Neda Qurashi
A silent signal
Neda Qurashi UK
→
11:40 – 11:50
Craig Murray
Upskilling the workforce
Craig Murray UK
→
11:50 – 12:00
Discussion Podium
Discussion
→
DAY 1
FRIDAY
17 APRIL 2026

Retinal Laser Simulation Course

Workshop 2 Retinal Laser Simulation Course 09:00 – 12:00
Instructors
Evelyn Mensah
Haytham Salti
Mohamed Salem
Nidhi Panwar
Omar Alnahrawy
Prasan Madhukar Rao
Rabia Bourkiza
Resitha Airey
Soman Nair
DAY 3
SUNDAY
19 APRIL 2026

In-Depth Session (8)

Novelty In-Depth Session 14:30 – 15:00

Session Details

14:30 – 15:00
TBA
Optimizing meibomian gland function: A modern thermal strategy
TBA
→
DAY 3
SUNDAY
19 APRIL 2026

Research Session: How to Write a Scientific Paper

Novelty ESCRS Session 09:30 – 10:30

Session Details

09:30 – 10:30
H. Burkhard Dick
How to write a scientific paper
H. Burkhard Dick Germany
→
DAY 3
SUNDAY
19 APRIL 2026

Noor Dubai

Novelty Noor Dubai Session 09:00 – 09:30

Session Details

09:00 – 09:30
Manal Taryam
Noor Dubai
Manal Taryam UAE
→
DAY 2
SATURDAY
18 APRIL 2026

In-Depth Session (6)

Main Hall In-Depth Session 16:30 – 17:00

Session Details

16:30 – 17:00
Stela Vujosevic
In-Depth Session (6)
Stela VujosevicItaly
→
DAY 2
SATURDAY
18 APRIL 2026

From Clinic to Publication: Fundamentals of Clinical Research in Ophthalmology

Workshop 2 Arab Eye Academy Workshop 13:30 – 14:30
Moderators
Khaled Elbassiouny
Ramy Awad

Session Details

13:30 – 13:40
Ramy Awad
Why clinical research matters in daily ophthalmic practice
Ramy Awad Egypt
→
13:40 – 13:50
Khaled Awad
How to ask the right research question
Khaled Elbassiouny Egypt
→
13:50 – 14:00
Hashem Abu Serhan
Choosing the appropriate study design
Hashem Abu Serhan Qatar
→
14:00 – 14:10
Mohamed ElShafie
Turning your work into a publishable paper
Mohamed Ahmed Elshafie Egypt
→
14:10 – 14:20
Ramy Awad
Introduction to critical appraisal
Ramy Awad Egypt
→
14:20 – 14:30
All Speakers
Research opportunities by Arab Eye Academy and discussion
All Speakers
→
DAY 1
FRIDAY
17 APRIL 2026

Dry Eye Clinic: From Symptoms to Systems

Workshop 1 Dry Eye Workshop 15:30 – 17:00
Instructors
Ahmad M. Fahmy
Cory Lappin
Ghaleb Seif
Shahina Basheerjan
Wassim Altroudi

Session Details

15:30 – 15:35
TBA
Welcome and session overview
TBA
→
15:35 – 15:45
TBA
Evidence-based framework for ocular surface disease (TFOS DEWS III)
TBA
→
15:45 – 15:55
TBA
Live demonstration: Tear film assessment (NIBUT and fluorescein TBUT / Staining)
TBA
→
15:55 – 16:40
TBA
Hands-on rotating stations (4 stations)
TBA
→
16:40 – 16:55
TBA
Clinical implementation: Workflow, documentation, and outcomes tracking
TBA
→
16:55 – 17:00
TBA
Key take-home algorithm and Q&A
TBA
→
DAY 1
FRIDAY
17 APRIL 2026

Orbis Session

Left Channel Orbis Session 15:30 – 16:00

Session Details

15:30 – 16:00
Robert Walters
Orbis Session
Robert Walters UK
→
DAY 3
SUNDAY
19 APRIL 2026

Viva ESO

Main Hall Session 16:00 – 17:00

Session Details

16:00 – 17:00
TBA
TBA
TBA
→
DAY 3
SUNDAY
19 APRIL 2026

In-Depth Session (7)

Left Channel In-Depth Session 12:30 – 13:00

Session Details

12:30 – 13:00
TBA
TBA
TBA
→
DAY 3
SUNDAY
19 APRIL 2026

Ali Bin Shakar (Abstract and ESO Awards)

Main Hall 12:00 – 12:30

Session Details

12:00 – 12:30
TBA
TBA
TBA
→
DAY 3
SUNDAY
19 APRIL 2026

ASK ESCRS

Right Channel ESCRS Session 11:00 – 11:30

Session Details

11:00 – 11:30
TBA
TBA
TBA
→
DAY 2
SATURDAY
18 APRIL 2026

Pressrflo Microshunt Wetlab

Wetlab 13:30 – 15:00

Session Details

13:30 – 15:00
TBA
TBA
TBA
→
DAY 2
SATURDAY
18 APRIL 2026

In-Depth Session (5)

Novelty In-Depth Session 13:30 – 14:30

Session Details

13:30 – 14:30
TBA
TBA
TBA
→
DAY 2
SATURDAY
18 APRIL 2026

Facial Dermal Fillers Wetlab

Wetlab 12:30 – 13:30

Session Details

12:30 – 13:30
TBA
TBA
TBA
→
DAY 2
SATURDAY
18 APRIL 2026

In-Depth Session (3)

Right Channel In-Depth Session 12:30 – 13:00

Session Details

12:30 – 13:00
TBA
TBA
TBA
→
DAY 2
SATURDAY
18 APRIL 2026

Breakfast Crash Course: OCT RNFL Assessment in Glaucoma: A Practical Workshop

Novelty Breakfast Crash Course 08:00 – 09:00
Instructors
Bashayer Bin Rasheed
Wael Elmenawy

Session Details

08:00 – 08:10
TBA
Define OCT RNFL and its role in glaucoma
TBA
→
08:10 – 08:20
TBA
Understand glaucoma using clinical and OCT examples
TBA
→
08:20 – 08:30
TBA
Identify good-quality OCT scans and common artifacts
TBA
→
08:30 – 08:40
TBA
Interpret OCT RNFL reports using clinical examples
TBA
→
08:40 – 08:50
TBA
Recognize limitations of OCT RNFL and the complementary role of GCIPL
TBA
→
08:50 – 09:00
TBA
Assess glaucoma progression using OCT RNFL
TBA
→
DAY 1
FRIDAY
17 APRIL 2026

Viva ESO

Main Hall Viva ESO Session 17:00 – 18:00

Session Details

17:00 – 18:00
TBA
TBA
TBA
→
DAY 1
FRIDAY
17 APRIL 2026

In-Depth Session (1)

Right Channel In-Depth Session 15:30 – 16:00

Session Details

15:30 – 16:00
TBA
TBA
TBA
→
DAY 1
FRIDAY
17 APRIL 2026

Facial Botulinum Toxin Injection Wetlab

Wetlab 14:30 – 15:30
DAY 2
SATURDAY
18 APRIL 2026

Publication Ethics & Paper Retraction in Ophthalmology

Workshop 2 Call for Science Workshop 13:30 – 14:30

Session Details

13:30 – 14:30
Fatemeh Heidary
Publication ethics and paper retraction in ophthalmology
Fatemeh Heidary Australia
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DAY 1
FRIDAY
17 APRIL 2026

Ocular Radiology: CT & MRI Interpretation for the Ophthalmologist

Workshop 1 Ocular Radiology Workshop 09:00 – 12:00

Session Details

Session 1: Foundations of Ocular & Orbital Imaging
09:00 – 09:35
09:00 – 09:05
TBA
CT vs MRI: Indications, strengths and limitations
TBA
→
09:05 – 09:10
TBA
Imaging planes and orientation
TBA
→
09:10 – 09:15
TBA
CT basics: Bone vs soft tissue window, density concepts
TBA
→
09:15 – 09:20
TBA
MRI basics: T1, T2, FLAIR, DWI, GRE, contrast enhancement
TBA
→
09:20 – 09:25
TBA
Normal ocular, orbital and optic nerve anatomy
TBA
→
09:25 – 09:30
TBA
Imaging red flags for ophthalmologists
TBA
→
09:30 – 09:35
Discussion Podium
Discussion
Open Discussion
→
Session 2: Ocular, Orbital & Brain Tumors
09:35 – 10:20
09:35 – 09:40
TBA
Intraocular tumors: Retinoblastoma, uveal melanoma
TBA
→
09:40 – 09:45
TBA
Orbital tumors: Cavernous hemangioma, lymphoma
TBA
→
09:45 – 09:50
TBA
Optic nerve glioma and meningioma
TBA
→
09:50 – 09:55
TBA
Lacrimal gland lesions
TBA
→
09:55 – 10:00
TBA
Parasellar and pituitary tumors with ocular presentation
TBA
→
10:00 – 10:05
TBA
Imaging features suggesting malignancy
TBA
→
10:05 – 10:20
Discussion Podium
Discussion
Open Discussion
→
Break
10:20 – 10:30
Session 3: Vascular & Neuro-Ophthalmic Imaging
10:30 – 11:05
10:30 – 10:35
TBA
Carotid-cavernous fistula
TBA
→
10:35 – 10:40
TBA
Cavernous sinus thrombosis
TBA
→
10:40 – 10:45
TBA
Orbital varices
TBA
→
10:45 – 10:50
TBA
Aneurysms and AVMs affecting vision
TBA
→
10:50 – 10:55
TBA
Stroke patterns relevant to ophthalmology
TBA
→
10:55 – 11:00
TBA
CTA and MRA indications
TBA
→
11:00 – 11:05
Discussion Podium
Discussion
Open Discussion
→
Session 4: Extraocular Muscles & Inflammatory Disorders
11:05 – 11:35
11:05 – 11:10
TBA
Thyroid eye disease: Active vs fibrotic phase
TBA
→
11:10 – 11:15
TBA
Muscle belly vs tendon involvement
TBA
→
11:15 – 11:20
TBA
Idiopathic orbital inflammatory disease
TBA
→
11:20 – 11:25
TBA
Myositis and orbital pseudotumor
TBA
→
11:25 – 11:30
TBA
Imaging clues that alter management
TBA
→
11:30 – 11:35
Discussion Podium
Discussion
Open Discussion
→
Session 5: Trauma, Foreign Bodies & Emergency Imaging
11:35 – 11:55
11:35 – 11:39
TBA
Orbital fractures and muscle entrapment
TBA
→
11:39 – 11:43
TBA
Intraocular and intraorbital foreign bodies
TBA
→
11:43 – 11:47
TBA
Globe rupture imaging signs
TBA
→
11:47 – 11:51
TBA
MRI contraindications
TBA
→
11:51 – 11:55
TBA
Preoperative imaging pearls
TBA
→
Session 6: Key Take-Home Messages & Discussion
11:55 – 12:00
11:55 – 12:00
TBA
Imaging request checklist
TBA
→
11:55 – 12:00
TBA
Key red flags not to miss
TBA
→
11:55 – 12:00
Discussion Podium
Q&A
Open Discussion
→
DAY 3
SUNDAY
19 APRIL 2026

Research Session: Peer-Reviewing Masterclass: Tips & Tricks

Workshop 1 Call For Science Course 13:30 – 14:30

Session Details

13:30 – 14:30
Reza Gharebaghi
Peer-reviewing masterclass: Tips & tricks
Reza Gharebaghi Australia
→



DAY 1
FRIDAY
17 APRIL 2026

The Big Picture in Low Vision

Novelty
Optometry Session
10:00 – 11:00

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Yazan Gammoh



Panelists

Fahd Quhill

James Wolffsohn

Rajeev Prasad







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10:00 – 10:10




Low vision in practice

Yazan Gammoh, Jordan →








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10:10 – 10:20




Beyond the diagnosis: How vision rehab enhances quality of life in retinal disease

Fahd Quhill, UAE →






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10:20 – 10:40




Building inclusive futures through community and technology in low vision

TBA →






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10:40 – 10:50




Neuro-optometric rehab

Rajeev Prasad, India →






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10:50 – 11:00




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DAY 1 FRIDAY 7 APRIL 2026

Cornea The ocular surface under fire

Main Hall "Left Channel" 14:30PM – 15:30 PM
Moderator

Abdulla Naqi, UAE

Panelists

Ghaleb Seif, UAE

Rami Shasha, Canada

Session Details

14:30 – 14:37

When simplicity becomes complexity

Ghaleb Seif, UAE →

14:37 – 14:44

Supra capsular technique

Wassim Altroudi, UAE→

14:30 – 14:37

When simplicity becomes complexity

Ghaleb Seif, UAE →

14:37 – 14:44

Supra capsular technique

Wassim Altroudi, UAE→

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DAY 1 FRIDAY 7 APRIL 2026

Cornea The ocular surface under fire

Main Hall "Left Channel" 14:30PM – 15:30 PM
Moderator

Abdulla Naqi, UAE

Panelists

Ghaleb Seif, UAE

Rami Shasha, Canada

Session Details

14:30 – 14:37

When simplicity becomes complexity

Ghaleb Seif, UAE →

14:37 – 14:44

Supra capsular technique

Wassim Altroudi, UAE→

14:30 – 14:37

When simplicity becomes complexity

Ghaleb Seif, UAE →

14:37 – 14:44

Supra capsular technique

Wassim Altroudi, UAE→

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DAY 1 FRIDAY 7 APRIL 2026

Cornea The ocular surface under fire

Main Hall "Left Channel" 14:30PM – 15:30 PM
Moderator

Abdulla Naqi, UAE

Panelists

Ghaleb Seif, UAE

Rami Shasha, Canada

Session Details

14:30 – 14:37

When simplicity becomes complexity

Ghaleb Seif, UAE →

14:37 – 14:44

Supra capsular technique

Wassim Altroudi, UAE→

14:30 – 14:37

When simplicity becomes complexity

Ghaleb Seif, UAE →

14:37 – 14:44

Supra capsular technique

Wassim Altroudi, UAE→

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DAY 1 FRIDAY 7 FEBRUARY

Advanced Cardiology Innovations

Main Hall 09:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Free Paper – Oculoplasty

Moderator

Fatima Habroosh, UAE

Panelists

Ohood Almazrouei, UAE

Session Details

17:00 – 17:05

Corneal perforation caused by an unusual presentation of a lid varix

Ikram Touahir, Algeria →

17:05 – 17:10

Double endoscopic follow-up in congenital dacryocystitis as a method of selection primary probing of the lacrimal ducts

Issa Al Darraji, Russia →

17:10 – 17:15

Comparison between trans-canalicular DCR and conventional DCR for canalicular lacrimal obstruction

Mahmoud Kesba, Egypt →

17:15 – 17:20

A new treatment modality for the enlarged extraocular muscles

Mahmoud Mostafa, KSA →

17:20 – 17:30

Discussion

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Storyteller “Oral Abstract”

Moderator

Areej Hasan, UAE

Panelists

Hesham Elsheikh, Egypt

Reem Al Hebsi, UAE

Sumaiya Alsaadi, UAE

Session Details

11:00 – 11:05

Outcomes of limbal stem cell transplantation in limbal stem cell deficiency

Mohamed Rezk, Egypt →

11:05 – 11:10

Phacoemulsification with gonioscopy-assisted transluminal trabeculotomy versus phacoemulsification alone in primary angle closure glaucoma: A randomized controlled study

Nader Mettias, Egypt→

11:10 – 11:15

Effect of superficial keratotomy on reducing postoperative pain following conjunctival flap surgery: A double-blind randomized controlled trial

Nasser Karimi, Iran →

11:15 – 11:20

Serpiginous-like choroiditis with ANCA-PR3 vasculitis in a patient from endemic country: A complex phenotypic, immunological and epidemiological puzzle

Sahar Al Ali, UAE →

11:20 – 11:25

Evaluation of OCT-derived pro-inflammatory biomarkers in
diabetic macular edema unresponsive to anti-VEGF therapy

Marko Lukic, Croatia →

11:25 – 11:30

Discussion

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Cancer & Chemotherapy-Associated Uveitis: The New Kid on The Block

Moderator

Aniruddha Agarwal, UAE

Panelists

Francesco Pichi, UAE

Moncef Khairallah, Tunisia

Session Details

15:00 – 15:15

Paraneoplastic syndromes and uveitis

Aniruddha Agarwal, UAE →

15:15 – 15:20

Discussion

15:20 – 15:35

Drug-related uveltls

Francesco Pichi, UAE →

15:35 – 15:40

Discussion

15:40 – 15:55

Uveitis associated with opportunistic infections

Moncef Khairallah, Tunisia →

15:55 – 16:00

Discussion

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Diving Deep: From Ocular Surface to Endothelium

Moderator

Ahmed Alsaadi, UAE

Panelists

Amna Al Maazmi, UAE

Nancy Al Raqqad, Jordan

Steffen Heegaard, Denmark

Session Details

13:30 – 13:40

The tools box for dry eye disease in 2025

Hessah Alrabiah, Kuwait →

13:40 – 13:50

Corneal ulceration and perforation: The facts

Amna Al Maazmi, UAE→

13:50 – 14:00

Corneal graft failure: A therapeutic approach

Fouad El Sayyad, Egypt →

14:00 – 14:10

Seeing the extra mile with keratoprosthesis

Nancy Al Raqqad, Jordan →

14:10 – 14:20

Endothelial disease: 2025 approach

Fouad El Sayyad, Egypt →

14:20 – 14:30

Discussion

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Pecha Kucha: 10 Years Experience in 3 Minutes

Moderator

Huda Al Dhaheri, UAE

Session Details

15:00 – 15:03

10 years experience in 3 minutes

Amna Al Maazmi, UAE →

15:03 – 15:06

 

10 years experience in 3 minutes

Fouad El Sayyad, Egypt→

15:06 – 15:09

 

10 years experience in 3 minutes

Eman AlBluwi, KSA →

15:09 – 15:12

 

10 years experience in 3 minutes

Huda Al Dhaheri, UAE →

15:12 – 15:15

 

10 years experience in 3 minutes

Mona Marwan, UAE →

15:15 – 15:18

10 years experience in 3 minutes

Hesham Elsheikh, Egypt →

15:18 – 15:21

10 years experience in 3 minutes

Huda Radhi, UAE →

15:21 – 15:30

 

Discussion

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Mastering Soft Cataracts: A Simple yet Demanding Task

Moderator

Abdulla Naqi, UAE

Panelists

Ghaleb Seif, UAE

Rami Shasha, Canada

Session Details

14:30 – 14:37

When simplicity becomes complexity

Ghaleb Seif, UAE →

14:37 – 14:44

Supra capsular technique

Wassim Altroudi, UAE→

14:44  – 14:51

Mechanical chop technique

Rami Shasha, Canada →

14:51 – 14:58

Bowl and snail technique

Ashraf Zeid, UAE →

14:58  – 15:05

RAPID technique

Borja Salvador-Culla, UAE →

15:05 – 15:12

Chip and flip technique

Ramy Riad, Egypt →

15:12 –  15:19

The phaco aspiration technique

Abdulla Naqi, UAE →

15:19  – 15:30

Discussion

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Unveiling new perspectives: Updates in pediatric ophthalmology

Moderator

Laila Ababneh, UAE

Panelists

Arif Khan, UAE

Ihab El Bably, UAE

Imran Jawaid, UAE

Session Details

12:30 – 12:40

Vision for the future: Redefining myopia management

Laila Ababneh, UAE →

12:40 – 12:50

Amblyopia: A modern approach to diagnosis and management

Imran Jawaid, UAE→

12:50 – 13:00

Updates in congenital NLDO

Mohammad Javed Ali, India →

13:00 – 13:10

What to do for a child with suspected Inherited retinal diseases in 2025

Arif Khan, UAE →

13:10 – 13:20

Ultra-widefield fundus fluorescein angiography in pediatric retinal vascular diseases

Syed Ali, UAE →

13:20 – 13:30

Discussion

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The Alchemy of The Lacrimal System

Moderator

Fatima Habroosh, UAE

Panelists

Adel Alsuhaibani, KSA

Khaled Abuhaleeqa, UAE

Mohammad Javed Ali, India

Session Details

19:00 – 19:10

Complex lacrimal surgeries

Mohammad Javed Ali, India →

19:10 – 19:20

Ocular surface and oculoplasty: The need of hour

Swati Singh, India→

19:20 – 19:30

Dacryops and clinical diagnostic challenges

Adel Alsuhaibani, KSA →

19:30 – 19:40

Single cell transcriptomic atlas of lacrimal drainage system

Mohammad Javed Ali, India →

19:40 – 19:50

Impact of orbital decompression on severe hypertonia for patients with thyroid eye disease

Adel Alsuhaibani, KSA →

19:50 – 20:00

Discussion

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A Zoom in: The Horizon of Retina

Moderator

Maysoon Al Karam, UAE

Piergiorgio Neri, UAE

Panelist

Michael Stewart, USA

Session Details

19:00 – 19:10

Noval drug delivery system in AMD

Nancy Holekamp, USA →

19:10 – 19:20

CSCR new insights

Ahmed Elbarky, UAE→

19:20 – 19:30

Sustained disease control: A new benchmark in retinal disease management

Michael Stewart, USA →

19:30 – 19:40

Current management of PCV-role of combination therapy

Adrian Koh, Singapore →

19:40 – 19:50

Theraputics in retina: Breaking news and develoment

Sawsan R. Nowilaty, KSA →

19:50 – 20:00

Discussion

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Refractive Surgery: Best Advice & Managing The Unexpected

Moderator

Saleh Almessabi, UAE

Panelists

Ramy Riad, Egypt

Sherif Emerah, UAE

Tamer Gamaly, UAE

Session Details

9:00 – 9:10

Laser vision correction: Advises in patient selection

Ahmed Alneyadi, UAE →

9:10 – 9:20

LASIK: A clear vision for a day in my practice

Ramy Riad, Egypt→

9:20 – 9:30

Yes I will SMILE

Safwan Al Bayati, UAE →

9:30 – 9:40

Surface ablation: Did anything change?

Miguel Rechichi, Italy →

9:40 – 10:00

Case discussion: What is suitable for this case and why?

Discussion

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Capsular Tear: When The Show Start

Moderator

Mohamed Alketbi, UAE

Panelists

Mohamed Tawfik, Egypt

Nicola Ghazi, UAE

Rami Shasha, Canada

Session Details

9:00 – 9:08

⁠Recognise, stop and stabilize

Mohamed Tawfik, Egypt →

9:08 – 9:16

Cut the prolapsed vitreous

Mohamed Alketbi, UAE→

9:16 – 9:24

Cortical removal with a posterior capsular tear

Nicola Ghazi, UAE →

9:24 – 9:32

Lens options and adjust the IOL power

Rami Shasha, Canada →

9:32 – 9:40

Post-op residual vitreous strands, leave it or deal with it

Mohamed Alketbi, UAE →

9:40 – 9:48

Aphakic eye, let’s manage!

Mohamed Tawfik, Egypt →

9:48 – 10:00

Discussion

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In-Depth Session (4)

Panelists

Esmaeil Arbabi, UAE

Ivana Romac Coc, UAE

Murad Alobthani, UAE

Wassim Altroudi, UAE

Session Details

10:00 – 10:30

Chronic inflammation of the ocular surface: Diagnosis and treatment

Steffen Heegaard, Denmark

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I Learned it The Hard Way: Complications and Surgeries

Moderator

Ashwaq Bin Amro, UAE

Panelists

Andrew Malem, UAE

Muhammad Irfan Khan, UAE

Scott Lambert, USA

Session Details

10:00 – 10:10

Capsulotomies for lensectomies

Scott Lambert, USA →

10:10 – 10:20

Cataract surgery in PHPV

Muhammad Irfan Khan, UAE→

10:20 – 10:30

Angle surgery in congenital glaucoma

Ashwaq Bin Amro, UAE →

10:30 – 10:40

One or two muscles to correct a unilateral superior oblique palsy

Scott Lambert, USA →

10:40 – 10:50

Intermittent exotropia: When to intervene

Andrew Malem, UAE →

10:50 – 11:00

Discussion

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Eye-Conic Presence: Mastering Social Media for Doctors

Moderator

Fatima Habroosh, UAE

Panelist

Ygal Boujnah, France

Session Details

10:30 – 10:50

Eye-Conic presence: Mastering social media for doctors

Doha Hamidallah, Morocco →

10:50 – 11:00

Discussion

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Precision in a Bottle: The Art & Science of Eyedrop Manufacturing

Moderator

Khaleed Abuhaleeqa, UAE

Panelist

Maysoon Al Karam, UAE

Session Details

11:00 – 11:20

Precision in a bottle: The art & science of eyedrop manufacturing

Henri Chibret, France →

11:20 – 11:30

Discussion

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How do I Manage This: Practical Approaches to Challenging Neuro-Ophthalmic Condition

Moderator

Salma Yassine, UAE

Panelists

Alaa Bou Ghannam, Lebanon

Karl Golnik, USA

Mazen Sabah, UAE

Session Details

12:00 – 12:08

How far should I manage acute optic neuritis as an ophthalmologist

Karl Golnik, USA →

12:08 – 12:10

Discussion

12:10 – 12:18

Managing idiopathic intracranial hypertension in the eye clinic

Salma Yassine, UAE →

12:18 – 12:20

Discussion

12:20 – 12:28

Review of evidence for acute non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy treatments

Karl Golnik, USA →

12:28 – 12:30

Discussion

12:30 – 12:38

Double vision initial ophthalmic workup before referring to neurologist

Luai Eldweik, UAE →

12:38 – 12:40

Discussion

12:40 – 12:48

Treating myasthenia gravis beyond the eye clinic

Mazen Sabah, UAE →

12:48 – 12:50

Discussion

12:50 – 12:58

Managing functional visual loss

Alaa Bou Ghannam, Lebanon →

12:58 – 13:00

Discussion

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Orbit and Thyroid Eye Disease

Moderator

Essam Eltoukhy, UAE

Khaled Abuhaleeqa, UAE

Panelists

Don Kikkawa, USA

Fatima Habroosh, UAE

Session Details

12:00 – 12:10

Microbial metagenomics of lacrimal drainage syetm

Mohammad Javed Ali, India →

12:10 – 12:20

Idiopathic intracranial hypertension what all ophthalmologists need to know?

Hachemi Nezzar, UAE →

12:20 – 12:50

Advances in the management of TED

Don Kikkawa, USA→

12:50 – 13:00

Discussion

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Tricky Pediatric Eye Situations

Moderator

Zabila Khan, UAE

Panelists

Arif Khan, UAE

Charlotte Codina, UK

Helen Davis, UK

Session Details

13:00 – 13:15

The challenges of paediatric assessment

Helen Davis, UK →

13:15 – 13:28

CVI: What we know and how we can help?

Charlotte Codina, UK→

13:28 – 13:41

Eye to the sky

Arif Khan, UAE →

13:41 – 13:49

Why is there a face turn?

Zabila Khan, UAE →

13:49 – 14:00

Discussion

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Tug of War-Surgeon Versus Retina (Complex VR Conditions)

Moderator

Prasan Rao, UAE

Panelists

Manish Nagpal, India

Mohamed Awadalla, UAE

Mohamed Tawfik, Egypt

Session Details

13:00 – 13:10

PVR: Nemesis of every VR surgeon – How to beat the beast

Manish Nagpal, India →

13:10 – 13:20

Optic disc cavitary anomalies associated RD: Dish out the disc

Ahmed Habib, Egypt→

13:20 – 13:30

Traumatic retinal detachment – Fix the broken retina

Mohamed Tawfik, Egypt →

13:30 – 13:40

VR surgery in endophthalmitis: Overriding the infection

Ahmed Elbarky, UAE →

13:40 – 13:50

Intraocular foreign bodies: Gotto remove them early

Rituraj Videkar, UAE →

13:50 – 14:00

Discussion

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ESCRS Session (European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons)

Moderator

Filomena Ribeiro, Portugal

Panelists

Christina Grupcheva, Bulgaria

Lars Holm, Denmark

Omnia Hamam, UAE

Session Details

15:00 – 15:15

Cataract surgical training and ESCRS vision for the future

Christina Grupcheva, Bulgaria →

15:15 – 15:20

Discussion

15:20 – 15:35

ESCRS cataract guidelines and postoperative medication

Lars Holm, Denmark →

15:35 – 15:40

Discussion

15:40 – 15:55

ESCRS functional PC-IOLs classification

Filomena Ribeiro, Portugal →

15:55 – 16:00

Discussion

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InstaDoc Mastery: Master Instagram for Medical Branding

Session Details

9:00 – 12:00

InstaDoc mastery: Master Instagram for medical branding

Mohamed Tawfik, Egypt →

9:00 – 12:00

InstaDoc mastery: Master Instagram for medical branding

Rami Shasha, Canada →

Enhancing Eye Health in The MENA Region: Community Engagement, School Assessments and Comprehensive Eyecare

Moderator

Yasmin El-Rouby, UAE

Panelists

Nisreen Alwan, Lebanon

Priya Morjaria, UK

Session Details

9:00 – 9:13

The future of school eye health: School eye health rapid assessment to make a difference

Priya Morjaria, UK →

9:13 – 9:26

Connecting with the community: Outreach and engagement activities in eye health and vision care

Nisreen Alwan, Lebanon →

9:26 – 9:39

Main role of optometrists in primary eye care across MENA Region

Zoelfiqar Mohamed, Sudan →

9:39 – 9:52

Dry eye disease in the Middle East, epidemiology, assessment and latest management options

May Bakkar, Jordan →

9:52 – 10:00

Discussion

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In-Depth Session (1)

Moderator

Nicola Ghazi, UAE

Session Details

14:30 – 14:50

Eylea 8mg, A sustained disease control in clinical practice

Michael Stewart, USA→

14:50 – 15:00

Discussion

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In-Depth Session (6)

Moderator

Ammar Safar, UAE

Panelists

Mandeep Lamba, UAE

Piergiorgio Neri, UAE

Session Details

16:00 – 16:15

Vabysmo in focus: Shaping the future of retinal diseases

Adrian Koh, Singapore →

16:15 – 16:30

Vabysmo in focus: Shaping the future of retinal diseases

Nancy Holekamp, USA→

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Innovation in Glaucoma

Moderator

Omnia Hamam, UAE

Panelists

Nishani Amerasinghe, UK

Tarek Shaarawy, Switzerland

Tina Wong, Singapore

Session Details

16:30 – 16:40

Innovation in glaucoma surgery

Tarek Shaarawy, Switzerland →

16:40 – 16:50

GITS

Ahmed Elbably, UK→

16:50 – 17:00

Update on current and emerging sustained drug release
systems for glaucoma – improving patient compliance

Tina Wong, Singapore →

17:00 – 17:10

Interventional glaucoma – changing the mindset

Nishani Amerasinghe, UK →

17:10 – 17:20

The use of virtual reality in our current practice

Reem Al Hebsi, UAE →

17:20 – 17:30

Discussion

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Unmasking The Unusal: Heightening Clinical Suspicion in Atypical Uveitis

Moderator

Fahd Quhill, UAE

Panelists

Moncef Khairallah, Tunisia

Piergiorgio Neri, UAE

Salma Yassine, UAE

Session Details

16:30 – 16:45

Beyond the nextbook. Recognizing uncommon infectious causes of uveitis

Moncef Khairallah, Tunisia →

16:45 – 16:50

Discussion

16:50 – 17:05

Masquerade syndromes in uveitis: Differentiating malignancy from inflammation

Piergiorgio Neri, UAE →

17:05 – 17:10

Discussion

17:10 – 17:25

Neuro-ophthalmic mysteries: When uveitis mimics neurological disorders

Salma Yassine, UAE →

17:25 – 17:30

Discussion

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To Tame Lassie-The Macula

Moderator

Ahmed El Khashab, UAE

Panelists

Ahmed Habib, Egypt

Madhav Rao, UAE

Nicola Ghazi, UAE

Session Details

9:00 – 9:10

Large submacular bleeds: Let the retina breathe again

Manish Nagpal, India →

9:10 – 9:20

Lamellar macular holes: Does LHEP affect my surgical decision to operate?

Nicola Ghazi, UAE→

9:20 – 9:30

Secondary vitreomacular traction: Wingardium leviosa (lift the traction)

Ammar Safar, UAE →

9:30 – 9:40

Myopic maculopathy: Techniques of achieving surgical success

Ahmed Habib, Egypt →

9:40 – 9:50

Macular holes: Flaps, adjuvants, ART, how to close the macular hole

Abdul Aziz Badla, UAE →

9:50 – 10:00

Discussion

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Advancing Global Eye Care: Opportunities & Innovations in
Optometry

Moderator

Yazan Gammoh, Jordan

Panelists

Priya Morjaria, UK

Sandra Block, USA

Waleed Alghamdi, KSA

Session Details

9:00 – 9:20

High-level public health lecture – SPECS, prevalence of visual impairment and focus of WCO efforts

Sandra Block, USA →

9:20 – 9:35

Challenges and opportunities for global optometry in the next decade

Priya Morjaria, UK→

9:35 – 9:50

Expanding the scope of practice of optometrists in GCC

Waleed Alghamdi, KSA →

9:50 – 10:00

Panel discussion: Serving the eye care need of the public
through optometry

Discussion.

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Improving Outcomes in Secondary Glaucoma

Moderator

Mohamed Sayed, UAE

Panelists

Prashant Bhatia, UAE

Tarek Shaarawy, Switzerland

Tina Wong, Singapore

Session Details

10:00 – 10:10

Optimising glaucoma surgical outcomes with a renewed perspective on anti scarring approach

Tina Wong, Singapore →

10:10 – 10:20

To combine or not to combine

Tarek Shaarawy, Switzerland→

10:20 – 10:30

Steroid induced glaucoma, pearls and pitfalls in management

Prashant Bhatia, UAE →

10:30 – 10:40

Ahmed vs Paul tube results

Mohamed Sayed, UAE →

10:40 – 10:50

Difficulties in managing neovascular glaucoma

Waleed Ghobashy, UAE →

10:50 – 11:00

Discussion

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Orbis Session: Cataracts and Surgery in Developing Countries

Moderator

Huda Al Dhaheri, UAE

Piergiorgio Neri, UAE

Session Details

10:00 – 10:30

Cataracts and surgery in developing countries

Robert Walters, UK →

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In-Depth Session (7)

Moderator

Omnia Hamam, UAE

Session Details

11:00 – 11:30

Drug choice in glaucoma, which and when?

Waleed Ghobashy, UAE

Imaging That Can Potentially Change Our Clinical Practice

Moderator

Maysoon Al Karam, UAE

Panelist

Piergiorgio Neri, UAE

Session Details

12:30 – 12:40

Peripheral OCT: Can it impact our clinical decision

Sawsan R. Nowilaty, KSA →

12:40 – 12:50

OCT and multiple sclerosis: The growing need

Sumayya Almarzooqi, UAE→

12:50 – 13:00

Leverging AI in OCT-practical application in the clinical setting

Adrian Koh, Singapore →

13:00 – 13:10

AI assisted home OCT – the US experience

Nancy Holekamp, USA →

13:10 – 13:20

Diverse perspective: Rally of compelling case presentations

Piergiorgio Neri, UAE →

13:20 – 13:30

Discussion

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Instagraming with Integrity: Balancing Ethics and Engagement

Moderator

Doha Hamidallah, Morocco

Panelists

Manal Bouhaimed, Kuwait

Rami Shasha, Canada

Rashed Al-Nooryani, UAE

Session Details

13:30 – 13:40

Introduction: Eye care through social media

Doha Hamidallah, Morocco →

13:40 – 13:50

Obtaining patient consent for social media content

Rami Shasha, Canada →

13:50 – 14:10

Guidelines for ethical use

Doha Hamidallah, Morocco →

14:10 – 14:30

Discussion

Interactive Discussion

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In-Depth Session (8)

Moderator

Hachemi Nezzar, UAE

Session Details

14:30 – 15:00

Rethinking dry eye disease:
A contemporary approach to managing a complex condition:
The role of Xiidra

Esmaeil Arbabi, UAE →

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Pecha Kucha: Fast Track Tips and Tricks

Moderator

Omnia Hamam, UAE

Session Details

14:30 – 14:32

MSICS

Amr Samir, Egypt →

14:32 – 14:34

Tips and tricks for iris hook placement?

Rami Shasha, Canada→

14:34 – 14:36

Carousel technique

Borja Salvador-Culla, UAE →

14:36 – 14:38

Managing AC depth variations in myopic patient

Wael Elmenawy, UAE →

14:38 – 14:40

Tips for phacoemulsification in narrow pupils

Ramy Awad, Egypt →

14:40 – 14:42

Capsulorhexis initiation and completion

Abdulla Naqi, UAE →

14:42 – 14:44

Intracapsular pressure assessment and ways to neutralize it

Mohamed Alketbi,  UAE →

14:44 – 14:46

Tips and tricks for capsular hook placement

Rami Shasha, Canada →

14:46 – 14:48

Chandlerie assisted phaco

Mohamed Tawfik, Egypt →

14:48 – 14:50

CTR easy to insert

Omnia Hamam, UAE →

14:50 – 15:00

Discussion

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Cataract Plus Surgery

Moderator

Osama Giledi, UAE

Panelists

Lars Holm, Denmark

Safwan Al Bayati, UAE

Session Details

15:00 – 15:09

Facing the cone in cataract surgery

Osama Giledi, UAE →

15:09 – 15:18

Cataract surgery with corneal endothelial disease

Ahmed Alsaadi, UAE→

15:18 – 15:27

MIGS for non glaucoma surgeon, guidline

Mohamed Hesham Aly, UAE →

15:27 – 15:36

Cataract post laser vision correction: Meeting patient expectations

Safwan Al Bayati, UAE →

15:36 – 15:45

Dropless cataract surgery. Guidelines and evidence base medicine

Lars Holm, Denmark →

15:45 – 16:00

Discussion

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Free Paper – Cornea

Moderator

Mazen Sinjab, UAE

Panelist

Fouad El Sayyad, Egypt

Session Details

11:00 – 11:05

Outcome of non-penetrating and penetrating femtosecond laser intrastromal astigmatic keratotomy in patients with astigmatism after keratoplasty

Abdullah Alrushud, KSA →

11:05 – 11:10

Evaluation of keratoplasty in the pediatric age group

Ahmed Khattab, Egypt →

11:10 – 11:15

Visual outcome after lamellar keratoplasty at Benghazi Eye Teaching Hospital

Hamad Elzarrug, Libya →

11:15 – 11:20

Keratoconus monitoring with smartphone images using AI

Farhad Nejat, Iran →

11:20 – 11:25

Penetrating keratoplasty versus deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty for keratoconus: A systematic review and meta-analysis of 27,018 eyes

Hashem Abu Serhan, Qatar →

11:25  – 11:30

Articles review of the importance of Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) in ophthalmology

Hessah Alrabiah, Kuwait →

11:30 – 11:35

The interacting roll of corneal nerves and inflammation in ocular surface homeostasis and regeneration

Mohammad Emad Alilo, UAE →

11:35 – 11:40

Systematic review of intraocular lens power calculation formulas for keratoconus: Evaluating predictive accuracy and outcomes

Mohammed Albadri, KSA →

11:40 – 11:45

Regenerative potential of simple limbal epithelial transplantation for graft-host interface modulation and visual rehabilitation in post penetrating keratoplasty corneal haze

Srishti Khullar, India→

11:45 – 11:50

Efficacy and safety of stem cell-based therapies in treating limbal stem cell deficiency: A Systematic review and meta-analysis

Qusai Aloweiny, KSA →

11:50 – 11:55

Effect of mitomycin-C on corneal endothelial cell parameters after refractive surface ablation procedures

Raheleh Moravej, Iran →

11:55 – 12:00

Discussion

Eye-Conic Cases in Ophthalmology

Moderator

Khumara Khan, UAE

Panelists

Alan Mulvihill, UAE

Helen Davis, UK

Jignasa Mehta, UK

Session Details

10:00 – 10:08

A question of diagnosis

Helen Davis, UK →

10:08 – 10:16

Why is this child’s vision poor?

Alan Mulvihill, UAE →

10:16 – 10:24

You guess the interesting case

Jignasa Mehta, UK →

10:24 – 10:32

When nerves misfire

Sharon Hussain, Qatar →

10:32 – 10:40

Driving with Duane’s and diplopia

Sonal Rathod, UAE →

10:40 – 10:48

Childhood squints: Getting the basics right

Khumara Khan, UAE →

10:48 – 11:00

Discussion

In-Depth Session (2)

Session Details

15:30 – 16:00

Geographic atrophy: Disease diagnosis & management updates

Hassan Al Hased, UAE →

Free Paper – Allied Health/ Optometry

Moderator

Khalid Qadha, UAE

Panelist

Shahida Navelikkal Shamsudin, UAE

Session Details

16:00 – 16:05

Patients’ satisfaction in the treatment of moderate to severe dry eyes using two different modalities

Ali Mousa, Iraq →

16:05 – 16:10

Lessons from practice

Hassan Imam, UAE →

16:10 – 16:15

Synthesis and characterization of a hydrogel containing umbilical cord serum for the treatment of ocular inflammation

Hossein Aghamollaei, Iran →

16:15 – 16:20

Prevalence of refractive errors among children with down syndrome – A scoping review

Della Bijo, UAE →

16:20 – 16:25

Customized solutions for presbyopia: Enhancing vision through tailored options

Devakani Suresh Kumar, UAE →

16:25 – 16:30

Myopia managemnet with contact lenses – A review

Irene Sophia Joseph, UAE →

Ocular Motility: A Window to The Brain

Moderator

Lauren Watson, UAE

Panelists

Hayat Khan, UAE

Helen Davis, UK

Luai Eldweik, UAE

Session Details

10:30 – 10:45

Eye movement testing in incomitant strabismus

Helen Davis, UK →

10:45 – 10:53

The Orthoptist’s sixth sense

Neda Qurashi, UK →

10:53 – 11:01

Traces of neurodegenerative disease in eye movements

Luai Eldweik, UAE →

11:01 – 11:09

Locked Eye?

Natasha Barrow, UAE →

11:09 – 11:17

Breaking the limits of vision: A deep dive into gaze control

Imran Jan, UAE →

11:17 – 11:30

Discussion

Long story short: Pediatric cataract and glaucoma

Moderator

Muhammad Irfan Khan, UAE

Panelists

Scott Lambert, USA

Tarek Shaarawy, Switzerland

Session Details

19:00 – 19:15

Best practices for the management of pediatric cataract

Scott Lambert, USA →

19:15 – 19:30

Management of congenital glaucoma

Tarek Shaarawy, Switzerland →

19:30 – 19:45

Glaucoma following pediatric cataract surgery

Scott Lambert, USA →

19:45 – 20:00

Discussion

Breakfast Crash Course: Visual Field Made Easy

Moderator

Rawdha Alnuaimi, UAE

Wael Elmenawy, UAE

Session Details

8:00 – 8:15

How to interpret visual field parameters

Wael Elmenawy, UAE →

8:15 – 8:30

Patterns of visual field defects

Rawdha Alnuaimi, UAE →

8:30 – 8:45

How to avoid artefacts

Rawdha Alnuaimi, UAE →

8:45 – 9:00

Test your knowledge by voting

Rawdha Alnuaimi, UAE →

8:45  -9:00

Test your knowledge by voting

Wael Elmenawy, UAE →

Optometric Approach to Pediatric Eye Care

Moderator

May Bakkar, Jordan

Panelist

Sandra Block, USA

Session Details

9:00 – 9:13

Myopia management

Yazan Gammoh, Jordan →

9:13 – 9:26

Fine arts of prescribing glasses

Jameel Rizwana Hussaindeen, UAE →

9:26 – 9:39

Comprehensive ocular and functional vision assessment in children with Peter’s anomaly syndrome: Case study

Ithar Beshtawi, Palestine →

9:39 – 9:52

A pediatric presentation focused on the need to address visual impairment early – when to screen, examine, what to look for…including amblyopia, refractive error, disease, CI

Sandra Block, USA →

9:52 – 10:00

Discussion

In-Depth Session (5)

Session Details

10:30 – 11:00

Peri-and postoperative medications for intraocular surgeries

Waleed Ghobashy, UAE →

Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking: What is Exciting and Future Direction?

Moderator

Mazen Sinjab, UAE

Panelist

Miguel Rechichi, Italy

Session Details

13:00 – 13:10

Is this Keratoconus progressing?

Mazen Sinjab, UAE →

13:10 – 13:20

CXL in thin cornea

Miguel Rechichi, Italy →

13:20 – 13:30

Pediatric CXL

Esmaeil Arbabi, UAE →

13:30 – 13:40

Post CXL PED and haze: Clinical approach

Hamed Anwar, UAE →

13:40 – 14:00

Discussion

Advancements in Contact Lens Management: Addressing
Keratoconus and Optimizing Patient Fit

Moderator

Rana M. Diab, Lebanon

Panelists

Bassima Aldelaigan, KSA

Waleed Alghamdi, KSA

Zachary Cairns, UAE

Session Details

16:30 – 16:43

Meibomian gland dysfunction in contact lens wearers? A roadmap to diagnosis and management

Waleed Alghamdi, KSA →

16:43 – 16:56

Introduction, classification and prevalence of keratoconus

Zachary Cairns, UAE →

16:56 – 17:09

Corneal tomography interpretation

Irene Sophia Joseph, UAE →

17:09 – 17:22

Contact lenses: Which RGP lens fits your patient?

Bassima Aldelaigan, KSA →

17:22 – 17:30

Discussion

Breakfast Crash Course: Unlocking the Mysteries of IOL Calculation

Moderator

Mazen Sinjab, UAE

Panelists

Filomena Ribeiro, Portugal

Mohamed Alketbi, UAE

Session Details

8:00 – 8:08

⁠IOL calculation in extreme long eye, short eye

Filomena Ribeiro, Portugal →

8:08 – 8:16

IOL calculation post laser vision correction

Mazen Sinjab, UAE →

8:16 – 8:24

⁠Selection of IOL when corneal graft is required, a narrative approach

Christina Grupcheva, Bulgaria →

8:24 – 8:32

⁠IOL calculation in keratoconus

Mazen Sinjab, UAE →

8:32 – 8:40

IOL in patients with phackic implant

Filomena Ribeiro, Portugal →

8:40 – 8:48

Piggybag IOL calcution

Mohamed Alketbi, UAE →

8:48 – 9:00

Discussion

Unlocking Your Future: Navigating Fellowship Applications

Moderator

Fatima Habroosh, UAE

Panelist

Bushra Ahmed, UAE

Session Details

9:00 – 9:15

How to apply for your fellowship/ subspecializing

Ashwaq Bin Amro, UAE →

9:15 – 9:20

Discussion

9:20 – 9:35

How to apply for your fellowship/ subspecializing

Aishah Aldhanhani, UAE →

9:35 – 9:40

Discussion

9:40 – 9:55

How to apply for your fellowship/ subspecializing

Rawdha Alnuaimi, UAE →

9:55 – 10:00

Discussion

In-Depth Session (3):
Vision for The Future Myopia Management and Beyond

Session Details

18:00 – 18:10

Importance of axial length in childhood glaucoma

Konrad Schargel, KSA

18:10 – 18:20

Myopia challenge and solution in China

Peter Essig, UAE

18:20 – 18:35

Myopia in the Middle East and C.A.R.E. technology presentation

Celine Combrouze, UAE

18:35 – 18:50

Real World myopia management with Moorfields Eye Hospital, Dubai

Imran Jawaid, UAE

18:35 – 18:50

Real World myopia management with Moorfields Eye Hospital, Dubai

Katie Geraghty

18:50 – 19:00

Q & A

Ophthalmologists in The Social Media Landscape

Moderator

Fatima Habroosh, UAE

Panelist

Omnia Hamam, UAE

Session Details

12:30 – 13:30

Marketing guide to build your patient base

Servane Collette, UAE →

Optometry I: Hard Lens Fitting and Low Vision

Moderators

May Bakkar, Jordan

Sawsan Al Balushi, KSA

Yazan Gammoh, Jordan

Session Details

14:30 – 15:00

Scleral lens fitting workshop

Bassima Aldelaigan, KSA →

15:00 – 15:10

The critical role of hygiene and education in contact lens wear

Ghada Hamad, UAE →

15:10 – 15:30

Low vision

Devakani Suresh Kumar, UAE →

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Infectious Keratitis Expert Panel: Current Treatment and New Therapies

Moderator

Huda Al Dhaheri, UAE

Panelist

Abdel Hakim Taguri, UAE

Session Details

15:30 – 15:45

Infective keratitis management overview

Mona Marwan, UAE →

15:45 – 15:55

Fungal keratitis

Abdel Hakim Taguri, UAE →

15:55 – 16:05

Acanthamoeba keratitis

Huda Al Dhaheri, UAE →

16:05 – 16:15

Post LASIK keratitis

Sandip Mitra, UAE →

16:15 – 16:30

Discussion

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Multi-Modal Imaging in Posterior Uveitis

Moderator

Piergiorgio Neri, UAE

Session Details

18:00 – 18:15

Widefield retinal imaging

Aniruddha Agarwal, UAE →

18:15 – 18:30

Ocular coherence tomography

Piergiorgio Neri, UAE →

18:30 – 18:45

Ocular coherence tomography/En-face

Francesco Pichi, UAE →

18:45 – 19:00

Fluorescein angiography and indocyanine green angiography

Moncef Khairallah, Tunisia →

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Free Paper – Retina

Moderator

Mohammed Alkaabi, UAE

Panelist

Manal Alzaabi, UAE

Session Details

8:00 – 8:05

Combined PRP and Anti-VEGF treatment in PDR

Alaa Fadel, Egypt →

8:05 – 8:10

The role of adding intravitreal dexamethasone implant to standard management of serpiginous choroiditis for achieving rapid remission: A case report

Almoayad Makrami, KSA →

8:10 – 8:15

Rare eye diseases

Gulnar Aliyeva, Azerbaijan →

8:15 – 8:20

Assessment of retinal thickness and its association with cognitive function in elderly patients

Harishkumar Aravindababu, India →

8:20 – 8:25

Subliminal (Micropulse) yellow laser is used for chronic CSR, does it help?

Kariman Tamam, Egypt →

8:25 – 8:30

Comprehensive analysis of diabetes mellitus-associated visual impairmen

Majdi Abdala, Libya →

8:30 – 8:35

Atypical presentation of unilateral retinitis pigmentosa – a case report

Mohamed Ali, Egypt →

8:35 – 8:40

Comparison of Dilated Fundus Exam (DFE) versus optos UWF image in detecting retinal breaks in cases of primary rhegmatogenous retinal detachments

Mohammed Ghoneem, Egypt →

8:40 – 8:45

OCT evaluation as a prognostic indicator for management of macular edema secondary to venous occlusion treated with aflibercept

Mohd. Salim Harun Gigani, Qatar →

8:45 – 9:00

Discussion

Training for Effective Vision Screening

Moderator

Marwa Alsoud, UAE

Session Details

9:00 – 10:00

VR checking by orthoptist + nurses

Zabila Khan, UAE →

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Mastering Balance

Moderator

Sumaiya Alsaadi, UAE

Session Details

10:00 – 11:00

Young ophthalmologist wellness

Nicole Day, UAE →

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Arab Eye Academy: Top Facts about Ocular Therapeutics – Insights & Applications

Moderators

Khaled Elbassiouny, Egypt

Ramy Awad, Egypt

Session Details

13:00 – 13:05

Opening remarks and overview

Ramy Awad, Egypt→

13:05 – 13:10

10 facts about general ocular pharmacology

Khaled Elbassiouny, Egypt →

13:10 – 13:18

Constricting & dilating: The key facts about drugs acting on the pupil

Ahmed Al Sanousy, Egypt →

13:18 – 13:26

Steroids in focus: The essential facts you must know

Ramy Awad, Egypt →

13:26 – 13:34

Beyond dryness: Understanding tear substitutes

Hadeel Ghaly, Egypt →

13:34 – 13:42

Fighting infection: Top facts about ocular antimicrobials

Ramy Awad, Egypt →

13:42 – 13:50

Pressure points: A guide to antiglaucoma medications

Khaled Elbassiouny, Egypt →

13:50 – 14:00

Interactive competition @Kahoot

Ramy Awad, Egypt →

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Free Paper – Pediatric

Moderator

Arawa Aljaberi, UAE

Panelists

Mostafa Azzab, Egypt

Session Details

16:30 – 16:35

Retcam fluorescein angiography findings in type one ROP treated by intravitreal injection of ranibizumab

Abdelhamied Allam, Egypt →

16:35 – 16:40

Effect of rigid gas permeable contact lenses on nystagmus and visual function in hyperopic patients with infantile nystagmus syndrome

Hamed Abbasi, UAE →

16:40 – 16:45

Comparative outcomes of silicone band vs. mersilene suture in loop myopexy surgery for heavy eye syndrome: A retrospective study

Manal Alwazae, KSA →

16:45 – 16:50

Management of persistent avascular retina in retinopathy of prematurity evaluated by FFA

Mohamed Ahmed Abdelkarim, Egypt →

16:50 – 16:55

The orthoptists’ sixth sense

Neda Qurashi, UK →

16:55 – 17:00

Macular changes by optical coherence tomography after ranibizumab treatment in type 1 retinopathy of prematurity

Rawan Hosny, Egypt →

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Free Paper – Retina/ Uveitis

Moderator

Qasim Qasim, UAE

Panelist

Hassan Al Hased, UAE

Session Details

8:00 – 8:05

Quantification of OCT angiography metrics in diabetic retinopathy utilising open-source toolkit software

Mohammad Raja, UK →

8:05  – 8:10

Removing barriers to health information exchange for diabetic retinopathy patients

Nadine Mahfouz, Egypt →

8:10 – 8:15

Retrospective analysis of intravitreal fluocinolone acetonide (IVFA  (0.19mg) for resistant pseudophakic (PPH) diabetic macular edema (DME) in vitrectomised (V) and non-vitrectomised eyes(NV)-1 year follow up study

Rituraj Videkar, UAE →

8:15 – 8:20

Biosimilar ranibizumab-affordable, safe and equally effective alternative to innovator ranibizumab

Seemantini Ayachit, India →

8:20 – 8:25

Vitrectomy alone versus anti-VEGF therapy prior to vitrectomy for diabetic vitreous hemorrhage: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Shaikha Alhaj, UAE →

8:25 – 8:30

Comparable efficacy with aflibercept 8 mg at extended dosing
intervals beyond q16 versus 2 mg q8 in Asian patients with nAMD in PULSAR through week 96

Wai-Ching Lam, Canada →

8:30 – 8:35

Changes in ocular functions after bariatric surgery: A cross-sectional study

Abeer Alsdieg, KSA →

8:35 – 8:40

Severe narcotizing scleritis masquerading pseudomonas infective scleritis

Mariam Boshra, UK →

8:40 – 8:45

Blau syndrome: A case report from Palestine

Salam Iriqat, Palestine →

8:45 – 8:50

CMV associated anterior uveitis, case report

Araks Davtyan, Armenia →

8:50 – 8:55

A unique case of hypervirulent klebsiella pneumonia invasive syndrome with endogenous endophthalmitis, left renal vein thrombosis, and without liver abscess

Ghazal Saeed, UAE→

8:55 – 9:00

Discussion

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The Evolving Scope of Orthoptics

Moderator

Katy Naylor, UAE

Panelists

Charlotte Codina, UK

Helen Davis, UK

Jignasa Mehta, UK

Session Details

9:00  – 9:08

Orthoptics and beyond – a UK perspective

Helen Davis, UK →

9:08 – 9:16

Orthoptists as educators

Katy Naylor, UAE →

9:16 – 9:24

Medical retina and orthoptics

Neda Qurashi, UK →

9:24 – 9:32

Pediatric visual electrophysiology

Ons Lahouimel, UAE →

9:32 – 9:40

Pushing the boundaries of orthoptic services

Jignasa Mehta, UK →

9:40 – 9:48

ACP pediatric ophthalmology

Charlotte Codina, UK →

9:48 – 10:00

Discussion

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Art and Science of Scleral Buckling

Moderator

Prasan Rao, UAE

Panelists

Madhav Rao, UAE

Raef Guirguis, UAE

Session Details

10:00 – 10:10

How to select cases and basic steps of scleral buckling?

Madhav Rao, UAE →

10:10 – 10:20

Which buckling element to choose? Buckle, band, sponge

Raef Guirguis, UAE →

10:20 – 10:30

Subretinal fluid drainage: Indications, techniques & dry tap

Mandeep Lamba, UAE →

10:30 – 10:40

Chandelier assisted scleral buckling

Prasan Rao, UAE →

10:40  – 10:50

Management of compilations of scleral buckling – Intraop and
postop

Jay Kalliath, UAE →

10:50 – 11:00

Discussion

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Free Paper – Glaucoma

Moderator

Wael Elmenawy, UAE

Panelists

Rawdha Alnuaimi, UAE

Session Details

11:00 – 11:05

Challenging angle closure with pregnancy

Ramy Khader, UK →

11:05 – 11:10

Efficacy of bimatoprost sustained-release implant (Bimatoprost SR) in treating severe intraocular pressure in open glaucoma: A systematic review & meta-analysis

Saad Alosaimi, KSA →

11:10 – 11:15

Correlation between vessel density by optical coherence tomography angiography and severity of visual field loss in primary open angle and primary closed angle glaucoma

Sahar Abd El Monem, Egypt →

11:15 – 11:20

Paul glaucoma implant vs. Ahmed glaucoma valve: A real-world comparative analysis

Umair Qidwai, UK →

11:20 – 11:30

Discussion

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Free Paper – Cornea/ Cataract

Moderator

Mona Marwan, UAE

Panelist

Yousef Al Blooshi, UAE

Session Details

12:00 – 12:05

Accelerated corneal collagen cross-linking protocols for progressive keratoconus: Systematic review and meta-analysis

Rand Alazaz, KSA →

12:05 – 12:10

Descemet thickness as a predictor of corneal graft rejection

Taher Kamel, KSA →

12:10 – 12:15

Topical insulin eye drops for neurotrophic ulcer pending to perforation: Case report

Zaruhi Dravajyan, Armenia →

12:15 – 12:20

Corneal incisional surgery during cataract surgery to reduce pre-existing astigmatism should be a must

Ahmed Galal, Germany →

12:20 – 12:25

Scleral fixated IOL by anterior segment surgeon at JDRMS

Ahmad Alhusban, Jordan →

12:25 – 12:30

Discussion

Selective Laser Capsulotomy in Cataract Surgery (Pros and Cons)

Session Details

14:00 – 14:15

Selective laser capsulotomy in cataract surgery (Pros and Cons)

Ali Alrajhi, KSA →

Essentials for Ophthalmology Nurses

Moderator

Marwa Alsoud, UAE

Session Details

13:30 – 13:45

A day in the life of an outpatient ophthalmic nurse (Video * Presentation)

Iman Abdi, UAE →

13:30 – 13:45

A day in the life of an outpatient ophthalmic nurse (Video * Presentation)

Haneen Mohammad, UAE →

13:45 – 14:00

Worth noting about laser safety

Azea Bonayon, UAE →

14:00 – 14:15

Why not to ignore eye pressure?

Tahani Hijji, UAE →

14:00 – 14:15

Why not to ignore eye pressure?

Ali Alqatou, UAE →

14:15 – 14:30

Discussion

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Optometry II: Neuro-Optometry and Artificial Intelligence

Moderator

Yasmin El-Rouby, UAE

Panelists

Ghada Hamad, UAE

Rajeev Prasad, India

Session Details

14:30 – 14:50

Transient vision loss in an optometry setting: An overview of causes, diagnosis, and management

Yasmin El-Rouby, UAE →

14:50 – 15:10

Neuro-optometric rehabilitation

Rajeev Prasad, India →

15:10 – 15:30

Optometry and artificial intelligence

Sawsan Al Balushi, Oman →

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Noor Dubai: SDG in Preventing Blindness

Moderator

Yousef Al Blooshi, UAE

Panelist

Ashraf Zeid, UAE

Session Details

10:00 – 10:30

SDG in preventing blindness

Manal Taryam, UAE →

Sinjab Academy Award Ceremony

Session Details

17:30 – 17:45

Sinjab Academy Award Ceremony

Mazen Sinjab, UAE →

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ESO-Court: Retina Case

Judges

Nicola Ghazi, UAE

Jury

Khaled Elmansoori, UAE

Manal Bouhaimed, Kuwait

Lawyer

Ahmed Elbarky, UAE

Prosecutor

Noura Almansoori, UAE

Session Details

20:00 – 21:00

Who’s fault the hole!

TBA.. →

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Keratoconus: Essential Insights in 2025

Moderator

Huda Al Dhaheri, UAE

Panelists

Christina Grupcheva, Bulgaria

Eman AlBluwi, KSA

Miguel Rechichi, Italy

Session Details

18:00 – 18:08

Keratoconus diagnosis: New tools in the box

Christina Grupcheva, Bulgaria →

18:08 – 18:16

CXL in 2025: Any updates?

Miguel Rechichi, Italy→

18:16 – 18:24

Corneal tissue addition keratoplasty

Esmaeil Arbabi, UAE →

18:24 – 18:32

Combined treatment in keratoconus

Eman AlBluwi, KSA→

18:32 – 18:40

Lamellar keratoplasty: Key do’s and don’ts for success

Hamed Anwar, UAE →

18:40 – 18:48

ICL in keratoconus: Special considerations

Huda Al Dhaheri, UAE →

18:48 – 19:00

Discussion

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ESO-Court: Cornea Case

Judges

Saleh Almessabi, UAE

Jury

Manal Bouhaimed, Kuwait

Nancy Al Raqqad, Jordan

Lawyer

Osama Giledi, UAE

Prosecutor

Murad Alobthani, UAE

16:00 – 16:30

The cost of confusion

TBA..

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Hands-on Ophthalmology Research: Practical Modules from a Research Pioneer

Instructor

Ahmed Shokeir, Egypt

Moderator

Zamzam Al-Baker, Qatar

Qatar Society: Research Conduction: Made Easy for Ophthalmologists

Moderator

Zamzam Al-Baker, Qatar

Panelists

Abdulaziz Al-Kaabi, Qatar

Session Details

15:30 – 15:37

The benefits from research conduction for ophthalmologist

Zamzam Al-Baker, Qatar →

15:37 – 15:50

Enhancing research skills for ophthalmolgists: Unravelling the
enigma

Anant Pai, Qatar→

15:50 – 16:20

Research methodology and designs: Ophthalmology models

Ahmed Shokeir, Egypt →

16:20 – 16:30

Discussion

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Live Surgery (King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital)

Moderator

Valmore Semidey, KSA

Panelists

Abdulaziz AlRajhi, KSA

Huda Al Dhaheri, UAE

Konrad Schargel, KSA

Session Details

16:30 – 17:30

DSAEK with ngenuity 3D

Sami Hameed, KSA →

16:30 – 17:30

Phaco + MIGS

Nayef Alotaiby, KSA→

16:30 – 17:30

Macular hole surgery with amniotic membrane graft

Abdulrahman Badawi, KSA →

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Case Studies of Optic Disc Edema and Vision Loss

Moderator

Luai Eldweik, UAE

Panelists

Karl Golnik, USA

Mazen Sabah, UAE

Salma Yassine, UAE

Session Details

15:30 – 15:38

Papilledema vs pseudopapilledema: Clinical clues from examination

Karl Golnik, USA→

15:38 – 15:40

Discussion

15:40 – 15:48

Unilateral disc edema diagnostic challenges and management strategies

Alaa Bou Ghannam, Lebanon →

15:48 – 15:50

Discussion

15:50 – 15:58

Bilateral disc edema: Differentiating causes and next steps in diagnosis

Mazen Sabah, UAE →

15:58 – 16:00

Discussion

16:00 – 16:08

OCT in papilledema what am i missing

Karl Golnik, USA →

16:08 – 16:10

Discussion

16:10 – 16:18

Papilledema and vision loss understanding the causes

Luai Eldweik, UAE →

16:18 – 16:20

Discussion

16:20 – 16:28

Papilledema in children diagnostic and management approaches

Salma Yassine, UAE →

16:28 – 16:30

Discussion

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Advanced Glaucoma Surgery How to Maximize your Success Rate with MIGS

Moderator

Mohammed Sohaib Mustafa, UAE

Panelists

Mohamed Sayed, UAE

Nishani Amerasinghe, UK

Rawdha Alnuaimi, UAE

Session Details

18:00 – 18:10

Trabecular meshwork implants – istent and hydrus

Nishani Amerasinghe, UK →

18:10 – 18:20

Viscocanalostomy to cut or not to cut – iTrack and OMNI

Mohamed Sayed, UAE→

18:20 – 18:30

Suprachoroidal devices

Nishani Amerasinghe, UK→

18:30 – 18:40

Is MIBS really minmally invasive? – preserflo

Mohammed Sohaib Mustafa, UAE →

18:40 – 18:50

Endoscopic cylcophotocoagulation

Rawdha Alnuaimi, UAE →

18:50 – 19:00

Discussion

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Ali Bin Shakar Abstract and ESO Awards

Chairperson

Khaled Abuhaleeqa, UAE

Omnia Hamam, UAE

Sheikha Noura Al Qassimi, UAE

Introduced By

Meera Altamimi, UAE

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Phaco Formula 1

Moderator

Ashwaq Bin Amro, UAE

Panelists

Mohamed Tawfik, Egypt

Rami Shasha, Canada

Sharif Issa, UAE

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