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3rd Edition · International Ophthalmology Conference 2025

March 10–12, 2025 · Rome, Italy

54Speakers
62Presentations
21Countries

About IOC 2025

The 3rd Edition of International Ophthalmology Conference (IOC 2025), successfully completed from March 10-12, 2025, in Rome, Italy, under the theme “Visionaries Unite: Redefining Ophthalmic Excellence for a Brighter Tomorrow,” brought together leading experts, researchers, and professionals in the field of ophthalmology. The event featured pioneering research presentations, insightful discussions, and advancements in eye care, fostering collaboration and innovation. With the success of past editions, IOC 2025 provided an engaging platform for knowledge exchange, networking, and exploring cutting-edge solutions for vision care. The conference’s scientific program covered a wide array of topics, ensuring meaningful interactions and the formation of new collaborations to drive the future of ophthalmology.

Scientific Programme

Day 119 presentations

  1. Submacular haemorrhage due to wet age-related macular degeneration: What to do?

    Tim Jackson · King’s College London

  2. Monovision cataract surgery made simple

    Shadrokh Nabili · University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust

  3. Mast cells in infllammation: Role of cytokines

    Pio Conti · University of Chieti

  4. Why was Leonhard Euler blind?

    John David Bullock · Wright State University

  5. Results of a photobiomodulation treatment in patients with macular degeneration age-related (ADM) with a new low-fluence, multifrequency wearable device: Positive medium-term effects (6 months) of visual function

    Pierdomenico D Andrea · University “G. D’Annunzio

  6. Visual snow syndrome: Unraveling a mysterious visual disorder

    Oliwia Kamieniecka · Medical Univeristy of Warsaw

  7. GB10, a best-in-class antibody fusion protein targeting VEGF/Ang-2, exhibits promising therapeutic efficacy for neovascular eye diseases

    Suofu Qin · Kexing Biopharm Co., Ltd.

  8. Roth spots serving as a clue to underlying acute myeloid leukemia

    P Muralidhar · AIIMS Mangalagiri

  9. The effectiveness of surgical treatment of terson syndrome

    Anna Rusanovskaia · State Budgetary Healthcare Institution

  10. Optimization of the ocular surface using Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) therapy before cataract surgery

    Dmytro Zhaboiedov · Bogomolets National Medical University

  11. Surgical treatment of chronic macular hole by hydraulic mobilization of the central parts of the retina

    Anna Rusanovskaia · State Budgetary Healthcare Institution

  12. Daily artificial tears as a preventive measure for dry eye syndrome in medical students: A systematic review and meta-analysis

    Nodira Makhmudova · Akfa Medline University Hospital

  13. Atopy and its role in the development and progression of keratoconus: A systematic review and meta-analysis

    Mokhiryam Aliyeva · Akfa Medline University Hospital

  14. Anti-inflammatory properties of omega-3 fatty acids and its clinical significance in the treatment of dry eye syndrome

    Jamshid Mamatov · Akfa Medline University Hospital

  15. Effect of combination of anti-VEGF and corticosteroid use in two patients with early-onset central retinal vein occlusion

    Javokhirbek Ravshanbekov · Akfa Medline University Hospital

  16. Case report of lyme disease associated proliferative vitreoretinopathy, challenges in diagnostic and treatment

    Lesia Parkhomchuk · Center of Clinical Ophthalmology

  17. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy for crao in a pediatric patient: A case of sudden unilateral visual loss Post-DSA of an arteriovenous malformation

    Carmen N Plaza Mejias · UPR-SOM

  18. Protein and mineral malnutrition in military personnel and its association with dry eye syndrome

    Jamshid Mamatov · Akfa Medline University Hospital

  19. Inhibitory effects of novel artemisinin derivative on laser-induced choroidal neovascularization via regulating AKT and ERK1/2 pathways

    Yandong Wang · Sun Yat-sen University

Day 219 presentations

  1. An innovative in vitro human-based millifluidic platform as useful tool to underlying mechanisms of neurodegeneration in glaucoma

    Anna Maria Bassi · University of Genoa

  2. Various types of ocular injuries and highlights the significance of timely treatment to prevent visual loss

    Gowhar Ahmad · Florence Hospital Srinagar

  3. Lumevoq gene therapy in leber hereditary optic neuropathy

    Magali Taiel · GenSight Biologics

  4. Ultra-widefield protocol enhances automated classification of diabetic retinopathy severity with OCT angiography

    Kasra Rezaei · University of Washington

  5. Reviewing the outcomes of ophthalmology referrals secondary to optician advice in a GP surgery

    Alhumam Alkhusheh · Tunbridge Wells Hospital

  6. Prophylactic nicotinamide treatment protects from rotenone-induced neurodegeneration by increasing mitochondrial content and volume

    Amin Otmani · Karolinska Institute

  7. Procedures in primary open-angle glaucoma: A review of outcomes of preserflo microshunt compared to trabeculectomy

    Mohammad Zeyad Mohammad Ayoub · Croydon University Hospital

  8. Vogt-koyanagi-harada presenting with papilledema in a 5-year-old – Case report

    Salem Almerri · IBN Sina Hospital

  9. Effects of phacoemulsification, viscosynechiolysis, and trabeculectomy on recent cases with acute primary angle closure

    Zahra Akbari · Kerman University of Medical Sciences

  10. Toddlers ocular trauma score –New predictive model for ocular trauma in toddlers

    Mehul Shah · Drashti Netralaya

  11. BGoldenhar syndrome- Our experience

    Shreya Shah · Drashti Netralaya

  12. Maintaining optimal oxygen saturation-the key to reduce both severe ROP & neurodisability

    Hiranmoyee Das · Nazareth Hospital

  13. Outcomes and complications of anterior capsule tear following phacoemulsification cataract surgery

    Zahra Akbari · Kerman University of Medical Sciences

  14. Evaluating electroretinogram responses to pan-retinal laser photocoagulation from different retinal pigmentations

    Fatimah Riaz · Leicester Medical School

  15. Assessing demographic representation in diabetic retinopathy clinical research studies relative to united states diabetic population demographics

    Nour Abou Shousha · Harvard Medical School

  16. Accuracy of multimodal interpretation by large language models for ophthalmology clinical vignettes

    Dhruva Drew Gupta · Harvard Medical School

  17. Quantification of ocular tropia using a novel software application downloadable on commercially available virtual reality headset

    Nour Abou Shousha · Harvard Medical School

  18. Use of vibrational optical coherence tomography to characterize corneal biomechanics in health and disease

    Frederick H Silver · The State University of New Jersey

  19. Belt loop scleral suture fixation of dislocated in-the-bag iols; Retrospective review of consecutive cases

    George HH Beiko · McMaster Univeresity

Day 324 presentations

  1. Optic nerve orthograde axonal transport in abusive head trauma suspects

    Minckler Don S · UCI Gavin Herbert Eye Institute

  2. Developing resilience-based treatments for glaucoma

    Simon John · Columbia University

  3. A novel resistance sensing mechanical suprachoroidal injector: development and potential applications

    Chan Zhao · Peking Union Medical College Hospital

  4. The role of en face imaging of retinal pigment epithelium alterations in rapid classification of central serous chorioretinopathy using widefield SS-OCT

    Zhengwei Zhang · Wuxi No.2 People's Hospital

  5. Diagnostic ability of optical coherence tomography angiography vessel density parameters in primary open-angle glaucoma cases

    Burak Ozturk · Cukurova University Hospital

  6. Intravitreal anti-vascular endothelial growth factor injection for retinopathy of prematurity: A systematic review and meta-analysis

    Nada Omar A Taher · King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences

  7. Assessing the impact of covid-19 on pediatric ocular trauma: A retrospective analysis from a tertiary care eye hospital in Pakistan

    Rabeeah Zafar · Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital

  8. Dos and donts of lensectomy in microspherophakic subluxated lens for beginner pediatric surgeon in a 2 year old child

    Sarah Naveed Malik · Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital

  9. Amniotic membrane transplantation and conjunctival autograft combined with mitomycin C for the management of primary pterygium: A systematic review and meta-analysis

    Nada Omar A Taher · King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences

  10. Evaluating patient communication in the retinal unit at moorfields eye hospital: A survey-based study on intravitreal injection therapy

    Yasmin Adelekan Kamara · Imperial College School of Medicine, Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Trust

  11. Application of deep learning techniques for the detection of ocular health: Challenges and opportunities

    B Keerthiveena · University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

  12. Structure-function correlation in immune-mediated retinal diseases

    Nicole Ang · Tan Tock Seng Hospital

  13. Deep learning convolutional neural network diabetic retinopathy detection using gaussian filter preprocessing

    Noor Dalahma · University of Jordan

  14. Safety and visual outcomes of scleral fixated physiol lens using gore-tex suture

    Leema Alhussayen · Prince Sultan Military Medical City

  15. The efficacy of preoperative thermal pulsation treatment in reducing post cataract surgery dry eye disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis

    Hind Mohammed Aljabri · King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences

  16. Mastering lensectomy: Surgical nuances in pediatric ectopia lentis

    Rabeeah Zafar · Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital

  17. Stickler syndrome. Clinical presentation and outlook

    Sarah Naveed Malik · Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital

  18. 2 year outcomes of a virtual glaucoma clinic in an Irish ophthalmic hospital

    Gareth O Dwyer · Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital

  19. Gonioscopy-assisted transluminal trabeculotomy: A viable minimally invasive approach for management of open-angle glaucoma

    Mohammad Zeyad Mohammad Ayoub · Croydon University Hospital

  20. Evaluation of artificial intelligence Chatbots’ reponses regarding questions on common ophthalmic conditions

    Simren Shah · Dean McGee Eye Institute

  21. Granulomatosis with polyangiitis-associated sclerokeratitis in a case of ocular adnexal B-cell lymphoma

    Ghazal Valizadeh · Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital

  22. Acute acquired comitant esotropia following long-term low dose atropine use

    Shima Bakhtiary · Queensland Children's Hospital

  23. An overview of deep-learning enabled microbial keratitis classification

    Savini Hewage · Whittington Health NHS Trust

  24. Primary conjunctival embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma in an 8-year-old girl

    Shima Bakhtiary · Queensland Children's Hospital

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Speakers

Shadrokh Nabili

Shadrokh Nabili

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust · United Kingdom

B Keerthiveena

B Keerthiveena

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign · United States

Nada Omar A Taher

Nada Omar A Taher

King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences · Saudi Arabia

Chan Zhao

Chan Zhao

Peking Union Medical College Hospital · China

Zahra Akbari

Zahra Akbari

Kerman University of Medical Sciences · Iran, Islamic Republic of

Yasmin Adelekan Kamara

Yasmin Adelekan Kamara

Imperial College School of Medicine, Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Trust · United Kingdom

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Scientific Committee

Shadrokh Nabili

Shadrokh Nabili

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust · United Kingdom

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Gallery

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Videos

Ophthalmology Conference 2025Rome, Italy
IOC 2025Monovision cataract surgery made simple
IOC 2025Tim JacksonKing’s College London · United Kingdom
IOC 2025Gowhar AhmadFlorence Hospital Srinagar · India
IOC 2025George HH BeikoMcMaster Univeresity · Canada
IOC 2025Visual snow syndrome: Unraveling a mysterious visual disorder
IOC 2025Mast cells in infllammation: Role of cytokines
IOC 2025Roth spots serving as a clue to underlying acute myeloid leukemia

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