Why ophthalmology feels like restarting medical school

Surprises and lessons from ophthalmology

The hidden complexity behind ophthalmology's "Simple" skills

Why eye surgery looks easy until you try it

Why burnout isn't a sign of weakness

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

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

Combating macular hole RD in knobloch Syndrome

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 GRT in a young child

Beneath the surface: Handling subretinal fibrosis

Global evidence from a meta-analysis of 46,430 eyes on pneumatic retinopexy for rhegmatogenous retinal detachment

Comparative effectiveness and safety of SF₆ and C₃F₈ in pneumatic retinopexy: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Removal of posterior hyaloid membrane in proliferative diabetic vitreoretinopathy

Retinal tears and/or retinal detachment in patients receiving regular intravitreal injections: Incidence, risk factors, and outcomes

Diabetic vitreoretinal surgery: A thousand-faced challenge

Short-term intraocular pressure changes following Intravitreal Injections of Aflibercept 8mg versus 2mg: A prospective comparative study

Intraocular inflammation following intravitreal faricimab: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Herpetic iridocyclitis

Efficacy and safety of optic nerve sheath fenestration for idiopathic intracranial hypertension: A subgroup-focused systematic review and meta-analysis

Efficacy of intravenous erythropoietin for treatment of optic neuritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Hypotrichosis with juvenile macular dystrophy: Ophthalmic findings and genetic description

NEI-VFQ-25 vs. VISQOL in diabetic retinopathy

Combination therapy for tractional retinal detachment in proliferative diabetic retinopathy: Incorporating perioperative thromboelastography into clinical practice

Toxic level of intravitreal amphotericin-B injection in a suspected case of chronic postoperative fungal endophthalmitis: Case report and review of the literature

Microcephaly with or without chorioretinopathy, lymphedema, or mental retardation (MCLMR syndrome) with a novel variant of the KIF11 gene mutation in a middle-aged patient: Case report and review of literature

Risk of rhegmatogenous retinal detachment following vaginal delivery versus cesarean section: A systematic review of the evidence

Familial exudative vitreoretinopathy-associated retinal detachment: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Many possibilities, a single clue

YAG laser vitreolysis for vitreous floaters: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Posterior segment injury secondary to cosmetic hair laser removal: A clinical case report

Eye trauma review in UAE

Enucleation in pediatric patients: When and how?

3D orbital motility exenteration

Controversies on traumatic optic neuropathy

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

Treatment of cemiplimab in orbital SCC vision and ocular surface rehabilitation

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

Brofix in pain relief after PRK

CAIRS wetlab

MIGS

Managing meibomian gland dysfunction in clinical practice

Eyelid warming as a key therapy for dry eye

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

Latest innovation in ZEISS myopia management optical interventions

Next-generation biometry for myopia management

REAL-8: Real-world evidence with Eylea 8 mg: SPECTRUM Middle East DME

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?

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

Worlds change when eyes meet

Uncovering the unusual

A Second Look

The unseen clue

An unexpected turn

When confidence meets reality: Real world insights with Eylea 8mg

When confidence meets reality: Real world insights with Eylea 8mg

Welcome and introduction

New prospects in active TED assessment and management in Japan

The UAE experience: Real-world IGF1-R use and outcomes beyond proptosis

Japan–UAE expert exchange: Moving beyond proptosis in the assessment of treatment success

Japan–UAE expert exchange: Moving beyond proptosis in the assessment of treatment success

Japan–UAE expert exchange: Moving beyond proptosis in the assessment of treatment success

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

Penetrating keratoplasty (PKP) wetlab

DMEK / DSAEK wetlab

Mastering facial rejuvenation: The art and science of dermal fillers & botulinum toxin

Corneal Glue for Perforation Wetlab

Corneal Glue for Perforation Wetlab

Phacoemulsification Wetlab 2

Implantable collamer / phakic lens

Mastering facial rejuvenation: The art and science of dermal fillers & botulinum toxin

Phacoemulsification Wetlab 1

Upskilling the ophthalmic workforce

Orthoptist's role in stroke services

Solving the puzzle

A silent signal

Strabismus Surgery (Two-Muscle) Wetlab

Whole eye transplant: 3D orbital motility exenteration

Introduction

TFOS DEWS III — What changed?

The diagnostic battery — Which tests prove it?

Q&A

In-office procedures — Which, when, and for whom?

Q&A

Concluding remarks and orientation to the hands-on workshop

Hands-on workshop

PEDS and subretinal hyper-reflectivity: Who leaks and who stays quiet

DRIL and EIFL: Buried riches or old shipwrecks?

DME and traction: Which enemy to sink first

Anti-VEGFs for PCV: Steering the course ahead

Lost in the sea: Decoding PAMM

Unity VCS/CS: Superior efficiency unlocked

Power of Systane Science

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

The next generation of latanoprost; Preservative-free cationic emulsion innovation

Introduction

In-Depth Session (4) (MS Pharma)

Preserflo Microshunt Wetlab

Advanced Anterior Segment Imaging Course

Miebo: A new era in evaporative dry eye disease treatment

How to write a scientific paper

How to write a scientific paper

Introduced By:

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

ChatGPT will see you now

Managing amblyopia in 2026

Strabismus in Myopia management

Coaching strategies for sustainable practice

Transforming vision screening

Effectiveness of low-level red light for controlling progression of myopia in children: A systematic review and meta-analysis

W efficacy of dichoptic treatment vs eye patching in pediatric patients with amblyopia: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Role of ocular electrophysiology in management of cortical visual impairment in children

Surgical management of complex strabismus cases

Surgical aid in management of nystagmus

Forehead-mounted screen: An innovative, hands-free tool for strabismus assessment

Bacteriophage-loaded in-situ gel for pseudomonas aeruginosa keratitis: An in vivo rabbit model study

Scleral lens fitting in challenging corneal cases: Optimizing vision and ocular surface rehabilitation

Autoimmune retinopathy: Where we are and what comes next

OCT state of the art: The deep layers of inflammation: From structure to strategy

New biomarkers for outcome predictors: VKH disease: Predictors of outcomes and unusual presentations

BMI & drug distribution: The personalized dose: How the body shapes therapeutic response

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

Neuro-optometric rehab

Planning for premium

AS imaging: The blueprint for premium IOL

IOL selection and options

Dealing with unhappy patients

Lighting the neuroimmune fuse in ocular surface disease

Demodex hunting: Unmasking the invisible

Diagnosis and management of cicatricial conjunctivitis

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

Ocular surface reconstruction & regenerative therapies

Management of ocular surface tumours

Too soft to handle: Tips for soft cataract

Tiny & mighty: Small pupil and floppy iris

Cataract crushers: Tips for hard cataract

Restoring sight to the surgeon: Cataract & corneal scar (Pathology)

Traumatic cataract pearls

MSICS: My tool kit

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

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

AI implementation in our daily ophthalmic practice

Your personal AI co-thinker

AI for the ophthalmologist: Learning smarter, research faster

Scaling claims efficiency with AI

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

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

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

Hydrus in cataract surgery: The sweet spot

Red herring

Case by case: Unlocking the art of scleral lens fitting

The puzzle: Challenges in spectacle prescribing

Case presentation

Myopia clinical case

Introduction to RCM

Coding and billing basics

Documentation integrity & audit

Ophthalmology diagnosis coding

Ophthalmology procedure coding

Coding cases

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

Myopia control: Evidence, clinical practice

Dry eye disease across diverse populations and challenging environments: Insights from Saudi Arabia implementation

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

Using new technologies for low vision

Contact Lens: Scleral Mapping

Hands-on session with devices Scleral 3D: See It. Map It. Design It

Vitrectomy Wetlab

Orbis Session

Eyes under deficit

What misalignment taught me about alignment

Details that matter

More than a squint: Lessons from a complex pediatric patient

Seeing double with a twist (not the fun kind)

When do we need imaging in diplopia

Anisocoria and when imaging is required

Papilledema and what to image

When should we image patients with nystagmus

Optic atrophy and when to look deeper with imaging

Do we need to image patients with transient visual loss

Efficacy and safety of optic nerve sheath fenestration for idiopathic intracranial hypertension: A subgroup-focused systematic review and meta-analysis

Efficacy of intravenous erythropoietin for treatment of optic neuritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Myopia epidemic - Population need for correction

The end of the frame: Surgical solutions for refractive surgery

Realistic expectations: Optimizing visual outcomes

PROSE in action: From indications to ideal fit

Drying the retina, Extending the interval: The power of dual pathway control in practice

Drying the retina, Extending the interval: The power of dual pathway control in practice

Intraocular inflammation following intravitreal faricimab: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Herpetic iridocyclitis

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

ASK ESCRS

ASK ESCRS

ASK ESCRS

Noor Dubai

ESCRS guidelines in cataract surgery

ESCRS guidelines in refractive surgery

ESCRS guidelines: The grey zones

Define OCT RNFL and its role in glaucoma

Understand glaucoma using clinical and OCT examples

Identify good-quality OCT scans and common artifacts

Interpret OCT RNFL reports using clinical examples

Recognize limitations of OCT RNFL and the complementary role of GCIPL

Assess glaucoma progression using OCT RNFL

Scleral lens fitting in challenging corneal cases: Optimizing vision and ocular surface rehabilitation

Bacteriophage-loaded in-situ gel for pseudomonas aeruginosa keratitis: An in vivo rabbit model study

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

Big challenges in small eyes: From pediatric uveitis to masquerade syndromes

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

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

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

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