Worlds change when eyes meet

Uncovering the unusual

A Second Look

The unseen clue

An unexpected turn

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ChatGPT will see you now

Managing amblyopia in 2026

Strabismus in Myopia management

Coaching strategies for sustainable practice

Transforming vision screening

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Introduction

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Upskilling the ophthalmic workforce

Orthoptist's role in stroke services

Solving the puzzle

A silent signal

Eye trauma review in UAE

Enucleation in pediatric patients: When and how?

Whole eye transplant
3D orbital motility exenteration

3D orbital motility exenteration

Controversies on traumatic optic neuropathy

Controversies in infantile esotropia

Approach to incomitant strabismus

The superior oblique dilemma: When and how to operate

Sensory adaptations to strabismus

Intraoperative surprises

Strabismus after glaucoma drainage devices

Lens morphology variation in pediatric eyes

Cataract management in pediatric uveitis

Pediatric traumatic cataract: Expect the unexpected

Iris-claw lenses in pediatric aphakia without capsular support

Practical management of posterior lenticonus and lentiglobus cataract

Re-intervention in congenital glaucoma after primary failure

Red herring

Case by case: Unlocking the art of scleral lens fitting

The puzzle: Challenges in spectacle prescribing

Case presentation

Myopia clinical case

The end of the frame: Surgical solutions for refractive surgery

Realistic expectations: Optimizing visual outcomes

PROSE in action: From indications to ideal fit

A talk on TFOS DEWS III: Evidence based diagnosis and management

Myopia control: Evidence, clinical practice

Dry eye disease: Practical updates and real-world implementation

Pediatric keratoconus management from diagnosis to visual rehabilitation: A clinical case presentation

Using new technologies for low vision

Eyes under deficit

What alignment taught me about misalignment

Details that matter

More than a squint: Lessons from a complex pediatric patient

Seeing double with a twist (not the fun kind)

Topo-guided PRK/CXL, Which is first?

CXL with wavefront-guided ablation: When optical quality truly matters

CXL strategies: Standalone or with non-ablative combination

When not to do CXL

AI implementation in our daily ophthalmic practice

Scaling claims efficiency with AI

Your personal AI co-thinker

AI for the ophthalmologist: Learning smarter, research faster

Introduction to RCM

Ophthalmology diagnosis coding

Atropine in myopia control: Strengths, limitations, and patient selection

Optical myopia control: Ortho-K, DIMS, HAL, and beyond

Myopia control beyond guidelines: Non-responders and atypical cases

Light-based interventions for myopia control: Evidence, safety, and controversies

Cases when myopia control is not indicated

ROP screening and management

Approach to retinal dystrophies

Cases not to miss: Ocular association to systemic diseases

The Evolving role of intra-arterial chemotherapy and brachytherapy in retinoblastoma

Clinical outcomes for gene therapy for RPE65-related retinal dystrophy in the UAE

Paving the way: Expertise and lessons from a leading young ophthalmology consultant

From experience to excellence: Career advice and surgical insights for aspiring ophthalmologists

Why eye surgery looks easy until you try it

The hidden complexity behind ophthalmology's "Simple" skills

Why burnout isn't a sign of weakness

Why ophthalmology feels like restarting medical school

Surprises and lessons from ophthalmology

Basic physics made easy

Examination technique

Systematic interpretation

The 10 critical B-Scan diagnoses you must not miss

The 10 critical UBM diagnoses

When B-SCAN is NOT Enough → Switch to UBM

Interactive case-based quiz

Epidemiology of myopia in the Middle East: Implications for SPECS2030 and effective refractive error coverage

Myopia: Evidence base to clinic face

Clinical interventions: Now and in the future

Safe eyes, strong outcomes: Key considerations before and after glaucoma surgery

Safe eyes, strong outcomes: Key considerations before and after glaucoma surgery

All you need to know: Pre and post op care in oculoplastic surgeries

Refractive surgery care: Do's and don'ts

Gas, posturing and pressure: Critical pre and post op care for retina surgery

Combating pediatric macular holes

Surgical strategies for persistent fetal vasculature cataracts: Battleground strategies

Retinochoroidal biopsies in clinical practice made easy

Tips and tricks in pediatric rhegmatogenous retinal detachments

Code red: Tactical response to subretinal hemorrhage

Behind enemy lines: Tackling PVR in retinal detachments

Beneath the surface: Handling subretinal fibrosis

Clinical and pathological characteristics of presumed trematode-induced granulomatous uveitis in Egyptian pediatric patients referred to memorial institute kids eye unit

Anterior chamber particles as a predictor for reduction of intraocular pressure after selective laser trabeculoplasty

Early postoperative endothelial cell density predicts graft survival after keratoplasty: A systematic review and meta-analysis

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

Bilateral horizontal gaze palsy as an initial presentation of a clinically isolated syndrome: A case report

Contact Lens: Scleral Mapping

Hands-on session with devices

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

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

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

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

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

Session 6: Key take-home messages & discussion
- Imaging request checklist
- Key red flags not to miss
- Q&A

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Opposite direction

Opposite direction

Opposite direction

Complement inhibition in AMD: The next frontier or dead end? Yes

Complement inhibition in AMD: The next frontier or dead end? No

Heavy liquids and silicone oil in vitrectomy: Game changers or overhyped? Yes

Heavy liquids and silicone oil in vitrectomy: Game changers or overhyped? No

Long-acting steroids vs newer Anti-VEGF agents for DME: Who wins? Yes (steroids)

Long-acting steroids vs newer Anti-VEGF agents for DME: Who wins? No (anti-VEGF)

Immediate re-surgery in recurrent rhegmatogenous retinal detachments: Heroic or risky? Yes

Immediate re-surgery in recurrent rhegmatogenous retinal detachments: Heroic or risky? No

Eylea 8mg impact in the real world: Navigating clinical practice

From molecular mechanisms to clinical impact: Decoding anti-VEGF performance across therapeutic contexts

Do we need to treat all patients with optic neuritis

Is there really a role for steroids in idiopathic intracranial hypertension

Non-arteritic ischemic optic neuropathy and the role of steroids

When and how to start steroids safely in ocular myasthenia gravis

How should we treat with steroids in giant cell arteritis

Do steroids improve visual outcomes in traumatic optic neuropathy

Why clinical research matters in daily ophthalmic practice

How to ask the right research question

Choosing the appropriate study design

Turning your work into a publishable paper

Introduction to critical appraisal

Research opportunities by Arab Eye Academy and discussion

Ocular ultrasound: Understanding the basics

Fundus photography: Journey to the back of the eye

Fundus photography: Journey to the back of the eye

OCT: Practical acquistions tips for clinicians

Mapping your sight: Basics of perimetry/visual field testing

Simplifying BSV

Evaluating BSV

BSV in action

BSV in action

CVI and neurodivergence: A clinical review

Bedside neurological testing of adults and children

Seeing after stroke

Retinoblastoma in the differential diagnosis of leukocoria

Welcome and session overview

Evidence-based framework for ocular surface disease (TFOS DEWS III)

Live demonstration: Tear film assessment (NIBUT and fluorescein TBUT / Staining)

Hands-on rotating stations (4 stations)

Clinical implementation: Workflow, documentation, and outcomes tracking

Key take-home algorithm and Q&A

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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Management algorithm for refractory persistent epithelial defects (PEDs): From first-line to advanced therapies

Phacoemulsification Wetlab 2

Phacoemulsification Wetlab 1

Optimizing meibomian gland function: A modern thermal strategy

Early surgery in moderate glaucoma
Early primary surgery provides better long-term control than stepwise escalation

Early surgery in moderate glaucoma
Maximal medical therapy and laser first avoids unnecessary surgical risk

MIGS as initial surgical strategy in advanced glaucoma
MIGS has a role as initial surgery in selected advanced cases

MIGS as initial surgical strategy in advanced glaucoma
Incisional filtration surgery is the appropriate first step in advanced disease

Tube shunt vs trabeculectomy as first-line incisional surgery
Tube-first strategy should be preferred in most eyes needing incisional surgery

Tube shunt vs trabeculectomy as first-line incisional surgery
Trabeculectomy-first remains the best primary incisional option in many patients

Treat structural progression without visual field loss
Structural progression alone is sufficient to escalate treatment

Treat structural progression without visual field loss
Functional confirmation should guide escalation to avoid overtreatment

Noor Dubai

Planning for premium

AS imaging: The blueprint for premium IOL

IOL selection and options

Dealing with unhappy patients

The new era of myopia management: Precision measurement and advanced optical solutions in structured clinical care

Low vision in practice

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

Building inclusive futures through community and technology in low vision

Building inclusive futures through community and technology in low vision

Neuro-optometric rehab

Precision in the peak: IOL power calculations for ectatic eyes

Cracking the code: Navigating the maze of post-refractive cataract

Dealing with unhappy patient: Real life scenarios

Scars and stars: Tips for cataract in corneal scars

Don't fear the angle: MIGS for all in cataract surgery

Endoscopy in oculoplastic: The good the bad, the future

Medical decompression in low CAS progressive TED

Image guided orbit surgery

Orbital traumatology: New developments, surgical planning, 3D-implant printing

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Facing an unclear future that is distorted by TED

A clear path-forward: Role of Teppeza in the management of TED

Real world evidence & local experience with Teppeza

ESCRS guidelines in cataract surgery

ESCRS guidelines in refractive surgery

ESCRS guidelines: The grey zones

Birdshot state of the art: HLA-A29-associated uveitis (aka birdshot retinochoroiditis): State of the art

HLA-B27: Decoding HLA-B27 uveitis

New insight on uveitis in brain disorders: New perspectives on uveitis associated with brain disorders

Pediatric pseudouveitis: The Kiddos masquerade party

Rethinking corneal hydrops: DALK in severe keratoconus

Beyond the routine: Managing challenging endothelial keratoplasty cases

Corneal melting syndromes: Causes and treatments

Boston keratoprosthesis – Indications, techniques, and outcomes

Tooth-in-eye

Surgical reconstructive techniques for corneal necrosis repair in Boston keratoprosthesis

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Ray tracing–guided management of highly aberrated corneas

Optimizing corneal cross-linking (CXL)

Synthetic corneal ring segments

Allogenic intrastromal ring segments — A biological solution to a biomechanical problem

Stromal lenticule addition keratoplasty - Restoring thickness

Corneal remodeling – Future innovations

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Winding roads of CSCR: Focus on the choroid

Treasure maps in the retina - Imaging microvascular changes in DME

OCT in AMD: Mapping clinical detection of MNV

ASHH, ORCA and BALAD: A guided tour through the outer retina

Widefield angiography in DR

MIGS in 2026: Who truly benefits and who does not

Trabeculectomy and tubes: Are we still getting the basics right?

Angle surgery pearls: When it works brilliantly and when it fails

Cyclodestructive procedures revisited: Old techniques, new applications

Managing surgical failure: What is the next best step?

Risk stratification and target IOP setting in glaucoma

OCT progression: What matters, what misleads, and what to ignore

AI in glaucoma diagnosis: Ready for prime time or still experimental?

Medical therapy in 2026: Drops, sustained delivery, and adherence reality

Normal-tension and low-pressure glaucoma: Rethinking management strategies

Breaking the inflammatory cycle in ocular surface disease

Demodex hunting: Unmasking the invisible

Diagnosis and management of cicatricial conjunctivitis

The pre refractive imperative: Diagnosing and taming the ocular surface fire

Ocular surface reconstruction & regenerative therapies

Management of ocular surface tumours