The evolving scope of orthoptics

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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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

Free Paper – Glaucoma

Moderator

Wael Elmenawy

Panelists

Rawdha Alnuaimi

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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Art and science of scleral buckling

Moderator

Prasan Rao

Panelists

Madhav Rao

Raef Guirguis

Session Details

10:00 – 10:10

How to select cases for scleral buckling?

Madhav Rao, UAE →

10:10 – 10:20

Basic steps of scleral buckling?

Raef Guirguis, UAE →

10:20 – 10:30

Which buckling element to chose? Buckle, band, sponge

Mandeep Lamba, UAE →

10:30 – 10:40

Simplifying the problematic steps

Prasan Rao, UAE →

10:40 – 10:50

Management of compilcations of scleral buckling – intraop and
postop

Jay Kalliath, UAE →

10:50 – 11:00

Discussion

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Free Paper – Retina/ Uveitis

Moderator

Qasim Qasim

Panelists

Hassan Al Hased

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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Free Paper – Oculoplasty

Moderator

Fatima Habroosh

Panelists

Ohood Almazrouei

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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Free Paper – Pediatric

Moderator

Arwa Aljaberi

Panelists

Mostafa Azzab

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

Moderator

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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Ophthalmologists in The Social Media Landscape

Moderator

Fatima Habroosh, UAE

Panelist

Omnia Hamam, UAE

Session Details

12:30 – 13:30

Ophthalmologists in the social media landscape

Servane Collette, UAE →

Free Paper – Retina

Moderator

Mohammed Alkaabi

Panelists

Manal Alzaabi

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 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 Atef, 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

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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

Unlocking Your Future: Navigating Fellowship Applications

Moderator

Fatima Habroosh, UAE

Panelist

Bushra Saif

Ghanem Alhassani

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

Breakfast Crash Course: Unlocking the Mysteries of IOL Calculation

Moderator

Mazen Sinjab, UAE

Panelist

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

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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Optometry I: Hard Lens Fitting and Low Vision

Moderator

May Bakkar, Jordan

Sawsan Al Balushi, KSA

Yazan Gammoh, Jordan

Session Details

14:30 – 15:00

Scleral lens fitting workshop

Bassima Al Delaigan, 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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Advancements in Contact Lens Management: Addressing
Keratoconus and Optimizing Patient Fit

Moderator

Rana M. Diab, Lebanon

Panelists

Bassima Al Delaigan, 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 Al Delaigan, KSA →

17:22 – 17:30

Discussion

Hands on Ophthalmology Research: Practical Modules from a Research Pioneer

Instructors

Ahmed Shokeir, Egypt

Moderator

Zamzam Al-Baker, Qatar

In-Depth Session (5)

Session Details

10:30 – 11:00

Peri- and Postoperative Medications for Intraocular Surgeries

Waleed Ghobashy, UAE →

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

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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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Phaco Formula 1

Moderator

Ashwaq Bin Amro, UAE

Panelists

Mohamed Tawfik, Egypt

Rami Shasha, Canada

Sharif Issa, UAE

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Storyteller “Oral Abstract”

Moderator

Areej Hasan, UAE

Panelists

Hisham 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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Unveiling new perspectives: Updates in pediatric ophthalmology

Moderator

Laila Ababneh, UAE

Panelists

Arif Khan, UAE

Ihab El Bably, UAE

Imran Jan, 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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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: 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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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 Bishtawi, 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

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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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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Instagraming with Integrity: Balancing Ethics and Engagement

Moderator

Doha Hamidallah, Morocco

Panelists

Manal Bou Hemaid, 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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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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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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In-Depth Session (7)

Moderator

Omnia Hamam, UAE

Session Details

11:00 – 11:30

Drug choice in glaucoma, which and when?

Waleed Ghobashy, UAE

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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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 effect 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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Ali Bin Shakar Abstract and ESO Awards

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ESO-Court: Cornea Case

Judges

Saleh Almessabi, UAE

Jury

Manal Bou Hemaid, Kuwait

Nancy Al Raqqad, Jordan

Lawyer

Osama Giledi, UAE

Prosecutor

Murad Alobthani, UAE

16:00 – 16:30

Cornea Case

TBA..

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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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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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Orbit and Thyroid Eye Disease

Moderator

Essam Eltoukhy, UAE

Habibullah Eatamadi, 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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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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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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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

Omnia Hamam, UAE →

17:20 – 17:30

Discussion

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In-Depth Session (3)

Session Details

18:00 – 18:30

In-Depth Session (3)

Konrad Schargel, KSA →

18:30 – 19:00

In-Depth Session (3)

TBA.

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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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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Eye-Conic Presence: Mastering Social Media for Doctors

Moderator

Fatima Habroosh, UAE

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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In-Depth Session (4)

Session Details

10:00 – 10:30

Chronic inflammation of the ocular surface: Diagnosis and treatment

Steffen Heegaard, Denmark

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Refractive Surgery: Best Advice & Managing the Unexpected

Moderator

Saleh Almessabi, UAE

Panelists

Ramy Riad, Egypt

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

Moderator

Sheikha Noura Al Qassimi, 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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Free Paper – Allied Health/ Optometry

Moderator

Khalid Qadha, UAE

Panelists

Shahida Shamsuddin

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 →

In-Depth Session (2)

Session Details

15:30 – 16:00

Geographic Atrophy: Disease Diagnosis & Management Updates

Hasaan Al Hased, UAE →

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 metaanalysis 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

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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