The full IOC 2022 scientific program across 2 days — keynotes, oral presentations, and posters. Talks are ordered by program prominence within each day.
Day 1
- Keynote
Lumevoq gene therapy in leber hereditary optic neuropathy
Magali Taiel · GenSight Biologics, France
Leber hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON) is a rare, maternally inherited mitochondrial genetic disease with a continued high unmet medical need. Three primary point mutations in the mtDNA are responsible for LHON in…
- Oral
Insights into the treatment of Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension with an LP or temporary lumbar drain
Peter Colin Gates · Deakin University Waurn Ponds, Australia
Six cases that provide insights into the pathophysiology of IIH and a new approach to management will be discussed. Four developed a low-pressure headache, 2 after an LP, 1 with a malfunctioning lumbo-peritoneal(L-P)…
- Oral
Identifying diabetes from conjunctival images using a novel hierarchical multi-task network
Xinyue Li · Shanghai Children ‘s Hospital, China
Diabetes can cause microvessel impairment. However, these conjunctival pathological changes are not easily recognized, limiting their potential as independent diagnostic indicators. Therefore, we designed a deep…
- Oral
Fundus changes evaluated by OCTA in patients with cerebral small vessel disease and their correlations: A Cross-Sectional study
Yongzhe Gu · Tongji University, China
Objective : To detect fundus changes in patients with cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD) using optical coherence tomography angiography (OCTA) and to investigate the correlations between CSVD and fundus changes.…
- Oral
IOLCon – the roadmap for reliable IOL calculation. New features of modern international internet data-base for updated and optimized IOL constants: The “Lens Power Calculation Module.
Sibylle Scholtz · Institute of Experimental Ophthalmology, Germany
Purpose: The Internet database IOLCon (www.iolcon.org), founded in 2017, established itself meanwhile as a reliable, worldwide available source for optimized IOL constants and specifications. Based on modern…
- Oral
A case of ‘60-day glaucoma’
Jagruti Godhaniya · United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust, United Kingdom
Introduction: Neovascular glaucoma (NVG) has been called ‘90-’ or ‘100-day glaucoma’ in the past due to its typical development 3 months after the onset of central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO). In reality, NVG can…
- Oral
The usual suspects: Bilateral astrocytic hamartomas in tuberous sclerosis
Nishi Meghna Satish · VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital, India
The objective of this clinical case report is to stress upon the importance of careful clinical examination in patients of Tuberous sclerosis. We present three cases out of which two had very prominent retinal…
- Oral
A rare case of weding arc maculopathy
Kshitij Suchit Tamboli · Tamboli Hospital, India
I, hereby report a rare case of welders arc maculopathy in a 22-year-old patient professional welder working for 4 years as welder came with bilateral, symmetrical decrease in the visual acuity since 1 month. Fundus…
- Oral
Fluorescent and Biocompatible Nitrogen and Sulfur Co-Doped Carbon Nanodots as an Ocular Fundus Angiography Imaging Agent
Burak Erdem · Ordu University, Turkey
Purpose: Fundus angiography (FA) imaging is limited by the drawbacks of standard fluorescein dye, including a narrow excitation spectrum, a non-uniform spectral emission pattern, photobleaching, and kidney toxicity.…
- Oral
Morphological and functional assessment of filtering blebs on anterior segment optical coherence tomography
Anuradha Raj · All India Institute of Medical Sciences, India
Glaucoma has been surgically treated by various surgical procedures and one of them is trabeculectomy. Bleb morphology in addition to various characteristics by classification systems is an important clinical parameter…
- Oral
A case of late onset Stargardts disease
Kshitij Suchit Tamboli · Tamboli Hospital, India
I, hereby report a case of late-onset Stargardt's disease in a 51-year-old patient who came with bilateral, symmetrical decrease in the visual acuity . Stargardt disease is the most common form of juvenile macular…
- Oral
Extended Depth of Focus versus Trifocal for Intraocular Lens Implantation: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta Analysis
Mohammad Karam · AlBahar Ophthalmology Center, Kuwait
Objective To compare the outcomes of extended depth of focus (EDOF) versus trifocal intraocular lenses (IOLs) in patients undergoing cataract surgery. Methods A systematic review and meta-analysis were performed as per…
- Oral
Intravitreal Diclofenac Versus Intravitreal Bevacizumab in Diabetic Macular Edema: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Mohammad Karam · AlBahar Ophthalmology Center, Kuwait
Aim To compare the outcomes of intravitreal diclofenac (IVD) versus intravitreal bevacizumab (IVB) in diabetic macular edema (DME). Methods A systematic review and meta-analysis were performed as per the Preferred…
- Oral
Effect of Mesenchymal Stem Cell-derived Extracellular Vesicles (EVs) on Cornea Nerve Regeneration
Elmira Jalilian · University of Illinois at Chicago, United States
Purpose : Corneal nerves and innervation are susceptible to several diseases including diabetes. Despite the clinical need to promote corneal nerve regeneration, few specific therapeutic interventions are available.…
- Keynote
The Living Bleb. Clinical Application of Cytokines and Bleb Survival
Jeffrey Freedman · Emeritus at State University of New York, United States
The pathophysiology of blebs, in relation to glaucoma implant surgery, and the reasons for success or failure of the blebs will be presented. The importance of intraocular pressure on the success of the bleb will be…
- Keynote
Onchocerciasis elimination from the America´s
Jose Roberto Proano Santana · Member of Ecuadorian Medicine Academy, Ecuador
Onchocerciasis is filariasis whose greatest morbidity affects the eyes causing blindness. It is found geographically in fast-flowing rivers. The continent that is the most affected is Africa and it is also found in 31…
Day 2
- Keynote
Planned vs. objectively measured postoperative ablation depth and the amount of postoperative epithelial remodeling after Alcon's "Streamlight" laser vision surgery
Aleksandar Stojanovic · University Hospital Northern Norway, Norway
Purpose: To find the difference between the planned ablation depth (given by the laser manufacturer) and the measured reduction in corneal stroma thickness in the ablation area. Setting: Memira Eyecenter, Tromsø…
- Oral
White-dot syndrome like presentation secondary to ibrutinib therapy : A case report
Shailja Chalishazar · Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, United Kingdom
A forty-eight-year-old male of Indian descent with a haematological malignancy on systemic immunosuppression presented with reduced vision in both eyes approximately 8 weeks following commencement of Ibrutinib. His…
- Oral
Ophthalmic manifestations of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection
Luca Roncati · University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Italy
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is the aetiological agent of the most dramatic pandemic of the new millennium, the well-known Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). It is characterized by many…
- Oral
Connection between myopia and glaucoma ; A cross-sectional study
Maryam Jabbar · The University of Faisalabad, Pakistan
Methodology: A multi-centered cross sectional study was conducted from January 2022 to July 2022. 250 people between the ages of 40 and 65 were recruited using a non-probability purposive sampling technique. Mild (up to…
- Oral
Knowledge, attitude and practice of diabetic retinopathy amongst diabetic patients in a tertiary care hospital in jammu north india
Pallavi Sharma · Govt. Medical college Jammu, University of Jammu, India
Background: Diabetes mellitus is a common metabolic disorder which is characterized by elevated blood sugar level. It is a major cause of blindness in our country, which is preventable and treatable, if healthy practise…
- Oral
Femtosecond assisted stromal lenticule addition keratoplasty
Farideh Doroodgar · Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Iran, Islamic Republic of
Currently, additive keratoplasty is a practically useful method in keratoconus, hyperopia, and reduction of tube exposure. It is called CAIRS, corneal allogeneic intrastromal ring segments; FAISCG, Femtosecond-assisted…
- Oral
Transscleral cyclophotocoagulation with diode laser in the treatment of refractory glaucoma : Tolerance and efficacy
Abdi Rhizlane · Moulay Slimane University, Morocco
The management of refractory glaucoma remains a challenge for the ophthalmologist today. Despite a literature rich in clinical studies, there is no consensus for its management.The multitude of possible treatments…
- Oral
PANIS method as new approach for treating more than 10 ocular surface diseases
Farhad Nejat · Vision Health research center, Iran, Islamic Republic of
PANIS method (Plasma Assisted NonInvasive Surgery) is about treatment of more than 15 ocular surface diseases with just one device using plasma technology. But the difference between PANIS and past modalities which…
- Oral
Topical and intrastromal Amphotericin B in refractory fungal corneal ulcer patients: A prospective study
Abdi Rhizlane · Moulay Slimane University, Morocco
Purpose: Corneal ulcer is one of the important ophthalmic condition causing significant morbidity especially in the developing countries. Bacteria and fungi are frequently responsible for suppurative corneal ulcers…
- Oral
Utility of plasma rich in growth factors (PRGF) in the anterior segment.
Carolina Mercado · Carolina Mercado, Colombia
Dr Carolina Mercado started her career in Ophthalmology as pre-residency research fellow at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. She has published more than 20 research articles in SCI(E) journals focused on Ocular Surface…
- Oral
Orbital Venolymphatic Malformation: Clinical Profile and Management Outcomes Of 20 Cases
Chandana Chakraborti · Bankura Sammilani Medical College, India
Background : Orbital Venolymphatic Malformations (OVLMs) are rare, benign cystic vascular malformations. Materials and Methods : A retrospective study of treatment modalities for OVLM in 20 patients was studied over 2…
- Oral
Ocular Manifestations and Management of Rhino-orbital Mucormycosis during the time of COVID-19
Nurettin Bayram · University of Health Science, Turkey
Background: Mucormycosis is a deadly opportunistic fungal infection characterized by direct invasion with marked tissue necrosis of adjacent structures followed by rapid progression and angioinvasion from the nasal and…
- Poster
Impact of atmosphere in Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca: A Meta-Analysis on different components of air pollutants
Yu Donghui · Ophthalmology Conference, China
Aim: Previous studies assessed the ocular surface integrity and tear stability are climate dependent. Although previous prevalence studies of Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca (KCS) associated with air pollutants were reported…
- Poster
Rare case report - MOG syndrome or disease
Nikhat Iqbal Tamboli · Government Medical College Aurangabad, India
PURPOSE : To report a case presented to tertiary care center of neuromyelitis optica CASE REPORT : we described a case of neuromyelitis optica a 28 years old female presented to our hospital with complaints of…
- Poster
Ocular Pyogenic Granuloma: A Case Series
Chandana Chakraborti · Bankura Sammilani Medical College, India
Background: Pyogenic granuloma(PG) is a benign vascular proliferation of immature capillaries, leading to a lobular lesion. It is a misnomer, as it is neither purulent in nature nor of granulomatous variety. Ocular PG…
- Poster
Diclofenac versus Corticosteroids following strabismus surgery: Systematic review and meta-analysis
Khaled Alkandari · Ibn Sina Hospital, Kuwait
The current study aims to compare outcomes of diclofenac versus corticosteroids following strabismus surgery. A systematic review and meta-analysis were performed in line with the PRISMA guidelines. An electronic search…
- Poster
Designing Molecules to Treat Ophthalmologic Diseases Caused by Sorbitol Excess
Ashkhan Hojati · Carle Illinois College of Medicine at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, United States
BACKGROUND: Cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, and peripheral neuropathy share a common pathophysiology: osmotic damage from sorbitol buildup. Over a lifetime, metabolism of glucose results in sorbitol buildup in certain…
- Poster
Goldmann Applanation Tonometer (GAT) Simulator: a novel approach to training
Ashkhan Hojati · Carle Illinois College of Medicine at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, United States
Introduction: Measurement of intraocular pressure (IOP) is critical for the management of glaucoma. The current gold standard measurement apparatus is the Goldmann Applanation Tonometer, a tool which utilizes the…
- Oral
Air versus Fluorinated Gas Tamponades in Pars Plana Vitrectomy for Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Narvair Kahlar · Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals, United Kingdom
Objective To compare air versus gas tamponades in pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) for rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD). Introduction Rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) is the most common type of retinal…
- Oral
Rapid fire round: Management of challenging cases in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus
Sorath Noorani · Qatar University, Qatar
Title: Rapid Fire Round: Management of challenging cases in pediatric ophthalmology and Strabismus Purpose: To highlight the variety of presentations, assessment and management of challenging cases in pediatric…
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