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DAY 1 - THURSDAY 24 MARCH 2016

THURSDAY Left Channel Right Channel ROOM C ROOM D
13:00 - 15:00 Registration & Lunch Buffet Workshops Workshops
15:00 - 16:00
Glaucoma Debate 1
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15:00 - 16:00 Glaucoma Debate 1
Chair Abdulla Naqi Speakers
Co-chairs Sohaib Mustafa, Yousif Alzafiri
A-SLT is a standard step in my glaucoma management
7 min Yes Mohamed Hesham Aly
7 min No Mohamed Aldeeb
6 min Discussion
B-In Congenital Glaucoma,my preferred surgical technique is:
7 min Trabeculectomy Hasan sabry
7 min Shunt Implants Sohaib Mustafa
6 min Discussion
C-In newly diagnosed Glaucoma patients with IOP 30, my first step is:
7 min Step Approach Yousif Alzafiri
7 min Fixed Combination Sohaib Mustafa
6 min Discussion
Wavelight Refractive session: My Most Challenging Case
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15:00 - 16:00 Wavelight Refractive session: My Most Challenging Case
Chair Arthur cummings Speakers
Co-chairs Renato Ambrósio , Ahmed sedky
7 min Case 1 Renato Ambrósio
3 min Discussion
7 min Case 2 Arthur Cummings
3 min Discussion
7 min Case 3 Mohamed Hosny
3 min Discussion
7 min Case 4 TBC
3 min Discussion
7 min Case 5 Hani Sakla
3 min Discussion
7 min Case 6 Ahmed Sedky
3 min Discussion
16:00 - 17:00
Neuroophthalmology problems made easy for everyone
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16:00 - 17:00 Neuroophthalmology problems made easy for everyone
Chair Khalid Abuhaleeqa Speakers
15 min How to differentiate Pseudo disc edema from true disc edema ? Majed Alobailan
5 min Discussion
15 min The 6 questions approach to patient with nystagmus Majed Alobailan
5 min Discussion
15 min How to approach patients with Diplopia ? Majed Alobailan
5 min Discussion
Panel discussion on Where we are in Cross linking in 2016
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16:00 - 17:00 Panel discussion on Where we are in Cross linking in 2016
Chair Saleh Al Messabi Speakers
Co-chairs Renato Ambrósio, Arthur Cummings
20 min A- Cross linking in special cases: Paediatrics , Pregnancy, Breast feeding,forme fruste and in very thin corneas ? Panel discussion
10 min B- accelerated protocol vs dresden, which one do you trust ? Panel discussion
10 min C-Do you believe in Lasik-xtra for your patients ? Panel discussion
10 min D-Customised cross linking, truth or myth ? Panel discussion
10 min Epithelial on : What are you talking about ? Panel discussion
10 min Q & A  
17:00 - 18:00
Guidelines and Updates in Paediatric Ophthalmology
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17:00 - 18:00 Guidelines and Updates in Paediatric Ophthalmology
Chair Mishari Dahrab Speakers
Co-chairs Mohamed Fathy, Darakhshanda Khurram
15 min Amblyopia management;what’s new? A look at current literature Mohamed Fathy
5 min Discussion
15 min Guidlines for glassess prescriptions and common errors we do Mishari Dahrab
5 min Discussion
15 min Facts and controversies in Paediatric Cataract management Darakhshanda Khurram
5 min Discussion
Cataract Debate 1
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17:00 - 18:00 Cataract Debate 1
Chair Bakir Aslan Speakers
Co-chairs Mohamed Hosny, Ahmed Assaf
1- The best solution for astigmatic patient with multifocal IOL is:
7 min A- Arcuate incision/LRI Bekir Aslan
7 min B- Toric multifocal IOL Ahmed Al Saadi
6 min Discussion
2- Femto-Second Cataract Extraction is the way to go NOW:
7 min Yes Ahmed Assaf
7 min No Ahmed Al Saadi
6 min Discussion
3- would you offer bilateral phaco in same session to your patients?
7 min Yes Ahmed Assaf
7 min No Mohamed Hosny
6 min Discussion
18:00 - 18:30 Coffee Break
18:30 - 19:30
Gulf Residents forum session 1: lessons from real life !
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18:30 - 19:30 Gulf Residents Forum: Lessons from real life !
Chair Sami Alshahwan Speakers
Co-chairs Abdullah Al Mujaini,Jamal Al kandari
7 min Resident 1: KSA  
3 min Discussion  
7 min Resident 2: Oman  
3 min Discussion  
7 min Resident 3:Kuwait  
3 min Discussion  
7 min Resident 4: Bahrain  
3 min Discussion  
7 min Resident 5: Qatar  
3 min Discussion  
7 min Resident 6: UAE  
3 min Discussion  
Retina Debate 1
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18:30 - 19:30 Retina Debate 1
Chair Khalid Alsabti Speakers
Co-chairs Ahmed El Khashab,Parson Rao
1- Resistant DME,more injections or resort to surgery ?
7 min more injections Sherif Embabi
7 min time for surgery Sherif Sheta
6 min Discussion
2- Micropulse laser should be involved in treatment of macular edema
7 min Yes Ammar Safar
7 min No Ahmed El Khashab
6 min Discussion
3- In Anti-VEGF ear,PRP is not always my first choice in treating Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
7 min AGREE Ahmed hassan
7 min DISAGREE Parson Rao
6 min Discussion
19:30 - 20:00
Symposuim on Anti-VEGF from Bench to Practice
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19:30 - 20:00 Symposuim on Anti-VEGF from Bench to Practice
Chair Jamal Al Kandari
Speaker Patricio Schlottmann
20:00 - 21:00
Cataract Debate 2 “ presbyopia treatment”
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20:00 - 21:00 Cataract Debate 2 “ presbyopia treatment”
Chair Ahmed Al Saadi Speakers
Co-chairs Safwan Al Bayati ,Tamer Gamaly
1- My choice of IOL to treat presbyopia in Cataract patient is:
7 min A. monovision and my pearls Bekir Aslan
7 min B.Differactive multifocal :something that we all know Safwan Al Bayati
7 min C.Extended Range of Vision is a symfony Ahmed Assaf
7 min D. Trifocal: is the way to go Saleh Al Messabi
12 min Discussion
2- Corneal inlays :gone with the wind ?
7 min Disagree Tamer Gamaly
7 min Agree Arthur Cummings
6 min Discussion
EGVRS Video symposuim - "Challenging situations in Vitreo Retinal surgeries "
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20:00 - 21:00 EGVRS Video symposuim - "Challenging situations in Vitreo Retinal surgeries "
Chair Sherif Sheta Speakers
Co-chairs Mostafa Nabih, Hany Hamza
7 min management of retinoschesis associated with retinal detachment Sherif Sheta
7 min management of subretinal hemorrhage during vitreoretinal surgery
7 min Management of ocular perforation during local anasthesia Mostafa Nabih
7 min an unusual case of endophthalmitis
7 min Management of complicated cases of PDR Hany Hamza
7 min Endoresection for malignant choroidal melanoma
7 min Inverted ILM flap for management of myopic macular hole RD Sherif Embabi
7 min Management of recurrent RD with supra choroidal hemorrhage
21:00 Gala Dinner for all delegates

DAY 2 - FRIDAY 25 MARCH 2016

FRIDAY Left Channel Right Channel ROOM C ROOM D
08:30 - 09:30
Breakfast with Experts: Are You Looking for One to One Advice on your Difficult questions?
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Topics Experts
Keratoconus management ,when and how?  Ahmed Sedky, Mohamed Hosny ,Mohamed Shafik
How to Improve our Techniques in Sterilization? Margarita Acebal
Top  neuroophthalmology emergencies you should NOT miss-part 1 Majed Alobailan
Retina Surgeries; past ,present and future Sherif Sheta, Sherif Embabi , Hany Hamza,Mustafa Nabih
How to Manage Refractory Macular Edema from DME or Vascular Occlusion? Francesco Bandello, Marco Mura
Visual Field and OCT Challenges for Glaucoma Cases Abdulla Naqi, Deepak Edward, Mohamed Hesham Aly
How to improve your results with Toric IOL ? Bekir Aslan,David Allen , khalid hashem
New evaluations and treatments of Orbital inflamations Habibullah Eatamadi, Millind Naik, Mohammad Javed
Gulf Ophthalmology Residencies: Lets share our experience (Different meeting room )
Workshops Workshops
09:30 - 10:30
Oculoplastics for General Ophthalmologist: What you need to know, Part 1
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09:30 - 10:30 Oculoplastics for General Ophthalmologist: What you need to know, Part 1
Chair Habibullah Eatamadi Speakers
Co-chairs Abdullah Al Mujaini, Mohammad Javed
10 min Tips in management of Orbital cellulitis Habibullah Eatamadi
10 min Congenital Ptosis: Management Pearls Millind Naik/ Mohammad Javed
15 min Eyelids Lumps and Bumps, is it serious? Abdullah Al Mujaini
20 min Interpretation of orbital CT scans Habibullah Eatamadi / Millind Naik
Mohammad Javed
5 min Discussion
Glaucoma Debate 2
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09:30 - 10:30 Glaucoma Debate 2
Chair Mohamed Aldeeb Speakers
Co-chairs Deepak Edward, Mohamed Hesham Aly
A-Clear Lens Extraction  is my primary treatment for Angle-Closure Glaucoma
7 min Agree Abdulla Naqi
7 min Disagree Yousif Alzafiri
6 min Discussion
B-Anterior Segment Imaging replaced the Gonioscopy in Angle evaluation
7 min Yes Abdulla Naqi
7 min No Deepak Edward
6 min Discussion
C-In high IOP (more than 26 mmHg ) with NO visual field defect:
7 min I start Treatment Mohamed Hesham Aly
7 min I wait and observe Deepak Edward
6 min Discussion
10:30 - 11:15
Saudi Retina Group- Joint meeting with EPOMEC (Hot Topics in Retina ;Diagnosis and Treatment)
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10:30 - 11:15 Saudi Retina Group- Joint meeting with EPOMEC (Hot Topics in Retina ;Diagnosis and Treatment)
Chair Hassan AL Dhibi Speakers
Co-chairs Mohammed Al Khuthaila, Ismail Bantan
Is Anti VEGF replacing laser treatement in Retinopathy of Prematurity ?
7 min Yes Mohammed Al Khuthaila
7 min No Ismail Bantan
6 min Discussion
10 min Role of telemedicine in ROP screening Darakhshanda Khurram
10 min What OCT angio may add to Retina World? Mohammed Al Khuthaila
5 min Closing Remarks
Keratoconous Debate
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10:30 - 11:15 Keratoconous Debate
Chair Ahmed Sedky Speakers
Co-chairs Renato Ambrósio , Mohamed Shafik
A-in keratoconus with very irregular Cornea ,which is a  better treatment method?
7 min Intra corneal rings Mohamed Hosny
7 min Topo-Guided PRK Renato Ambrósio
7 min Wavefront guided Mohamed Shafik
9 min Discussion
10 min B- what Randomized clinical trial taught us about corneal cross linking? Huda Al Dhaheri
5 min Discussion
11:15 - 11:45
Symposuim: Anti-VEGF in DME: What, When & Why?
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11:15 - 11:45 Symposuim: Anti-VEGF in DME: What, When & Why?
Chair Viktoria Mester
Speaker Ahmed El Khashab, Avinash Gurbaxani
11:45 - 14:00 Lunch & Pray Break
14:00 - 14:30 Opening Ceremony
14:30 - 15:30
3D Cataract Session: Living on the Edge 2016
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14:30 - 15:30 3D Cataract Session: Living on the Edge 2016
Chair David Allen Speakers
Co-chairs Bekir Aslan, khalid Hashem
20 min Safety in Cataract Removal Bekir Aslan
10 min The Trusted Performance in challenging Cataract khalid Hashem
10 min The Refractive Patient Journey Arthur Cummings
20 min 20/20 Post op is A Science and not Art…Finally! Saleh Al Messabi
15:30 - 16:00
3D Session on Challenging Cataract and cornea Cases
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15:30 - 16:00 3D Session on Challenging Cataract and cornea Cases Speakers
  DMEK in Pseudophakic Bullous Keratopathy Saleh Al Messabi
  DSAEK combined with PHACO Saleh Al Messabi
  IOL exchange Saleh Al Messabi
  Irideoplasty using seipser knot Saleh Al Messabi
  posterior Polar Cataract with Femto-Cataract Saleh Al Messabi
  DALK complications management Saleh Al Messabi
16:00 - 16:30 Coffee Break
16:30 - 17:30
Gulf Residents forum session 2: Research journey;From question to publish
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16:30 - 17:30 Gulf Residents forum session 2: Research journey;From question to publish
chairs Qutayba Hamid,Deepak Edward Speakers
5 min Introduction Qutayba Hamid
20 min Do Ophthalmologists Need to Do Research? When and how to start ? Deepak Edward
20 min Medical Writing: What you should do or not to do? Qutayba Hamid
15 min Open discussion Qutayba Hamid, Deepak Edward
Puzzles That We all Face in Clinic….you challenge the experts!
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16:30 - 17:30 Puzzles That We all Face in Clinic….you challenge the experts!
Chair Mohamed Hosny Speakers
Co-chairs Renato Ambrossion,Arthur Cumming
15 min Challenge 1: HELP..post ICL surprises !! Saleh Al Messabi
15 min Challenge 2: should I do Laser vision correction for this patient? Osama Giladi
15 min Challenge 3: can you help me with this tomography? Mohamed Shafik
15 min Challenge 4: oops..what would you do? Ahmed Sedky
17:30 - 18:00
3D Retina Session on Challenging Retina surgical cases
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17:30 - 18:00 3D Retina Session on Challenging Retina surgical cases Speakers
  Sub Retinal Bleeding Marco Mura
  ILM peeling Marco Mura
  Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment Marco Mura
  Tractional Retinal Detachment Marco Mura
  Argus Retinal Implant Marco Mura
18:00-18:30
3D Oculoplastics Session
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18:00-18:30 3D Oculoplastics Session
  1- External DCR Millind Naik/ Mohammad Javed
  2-Techniques of Fascia Lata Harvesting Millind Naik/ Mohammad Javed
  3-TF Sling (Suture) Millind Naik/ Mohammad Javed
  4-Orbitotomy Trans-conjunctival) Millind Naik/ Mohammad Javed
  5-LPS Resection Millind Naik/ Mohammad Javed
  6- Evisceration + Implant 4 petal technique Millind Naik/ Mohammad Javed
  7-Orbital fracture repair Millind Naik/ Mohammad Javed

DAY 3 - SATURDAY 26 MARCH 2016

SATURDAY Left Channel Right Channel ROOM C ROOM D
08:30 - 09:30
Breakfast with Experts: Are You Looking for One to One Advice on your Difficult questions?
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Topics Experts
Top Neuroophthalmology emergencies you should NOT miss-part 2 Majed Alobailan
Challenges in Amblyopia and Strabismus Management Ihab Al Babli, Mishari Dahrab, Mohamed Fathy
When to do or not to do refractive surgeries ? Mohamed Hosny ,Mohamed Shafik , Safwan Al Bayati
What is new in Retina diagnostics and surgeries? Francesco Bandello, Marco Mura
How to avoid and to manage posterior capsular tear in Phaco? Bekir Aslan,David Allen , khalid hashem
Tips for  best cosmetic results in oculoplastics  Khalid Abuhaleeqa, Millind Naik, Mohammad Javed
Surgical glaucoma present and future Abdulla Naqi, Deepak Edward, Youssif Alzafiri
Tips and pearls in treating Corneal infections Tahra AlMahmoud , Abdel Hakim Taguri,Ahmed Al Saadi
Gulf Ophthalmology Residencies: How can our programs collaborate better? (Different meeting room )
Workshops Workshops
09:30 - 10:00
Symposuim on The Heart and Art of Medicine
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09:30 - 10:00 Symposuim on The Heart and Art of Medicine
Chair Jamal Al kandari
Speaker Ammar Safar
10:00 - 11:00
Euretina Symposuim
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10:00 - 11:00 Euretina Symposuim
Chairs Francesco Bandello Speakers
Co-chairs Marco Mura
25 min introduction to pathological myopia Francesco Bandello
25 min Surgical Treatment of Complicaitons associated to Pathological Myopia Marco Mura
10 min Discussion
Cornea Debate
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10:00 - 11:00 Cornea Debate
Chair Mohamed Shafik Speakers
Co-chairs Arthur cummings , Sultan Almutairi
A-The unfinished debate: Is SMILE  replacing  LASIK ??
7 min Yes Brian Armstrong
7 min No Mohamed Shafik
6 min Discussion
B- Crosslinking + customised ablation PRK in same session is non rational
7 min Agree Mohamed Shafik
7 min Disagree Arthur Cummings
6 min Discussion
7 min C-- Is there a place for topical steroids in bacterial Corneal ulcers? Saleh Al Messabi
3 min Discussion
7 min D.New guidelines in treating Herpes simplex keratitis ? Ali Fadlallah
7 min Discussion
11:00 - 11:30
Symposuim on benefits of 27 Gauge in Simple and Complex Vitreoretinal Surgeries: Video Presentations
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11:00 - 11:30 Symposuim on benefits of 27 Gauge in Simple and Complex Vitreoretinal Surgeries: Video Presentations
Moderator : Dr. Parsan Rao
  Video Presentations Presenter
7 min Video presentation 1 Ahmed El Barky
7 min Video presentation 2 Usman Mahmood 
7 min Video presentation 3 Nicola Ghazi
9 min Panel discussion
11:30 - 12:00 Coffee Break
12:00 - 13:00
Decision making and common mistakes in managing childhood horizontal strabismus
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12:00 - 13:00 Decision making and common mistakes in managing childhood horizontal strabismus
Chair Kais Al ghawi Speakers
Co-chairs Hassan Sabry ,Ihab El Bably
12 min 1.infantile Esotropia Hassan Sabry
3 min Discussion
12 min 2.Accommodative Esotropia Ihab El Bably
3 min Discussion
12 min 3.Intermittent Exotrpia Mohamed Fathy
3 min Discussion
12 min 4.Surgical Tips and management of common surgical complications Mohamed Fathy
3 min Discussion
Retina Debate 2
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12:00 - 13:00 Retina Debate 2
Chair Victoria Mester Speakers
Co-chairs Ahmed El Barky ,Patricio Schlottmann
1- Best treatment result in Diabetic macular edema can be achieved with:
7 min A- Dexamethasone implant Mohammed Al Amiri
7 min B- Aflibercept Ammar Safar
7 min C-Ranibizumab Patricio Schlottmann
7 min Discussion
2.Ocriplasmin Changed my practice
6 min Yes Ahmed El Barky 
6 min No Usman Mahmood
3 min Discussion
15 min 3- After 3 failed anti-VEGF injections for DME,what’s your next step? Panel discussion
13:00 - 14:00
Oculoplastics for General Ophthalmologist: what you need to know , Part 2
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13:00 - 14:00 Oculoplastics for General Ophthalmologist: what you need to know , Part 2
Chair Khalid Abuhaleeqa Speakers
Co-chairs Millind Naik/Mohammad Javed
12 min Skin tags to Lid Bags: Tips for the Ophthalmologist Millind Naik/Mohammad Javed
3 min Discussion
12 min What's new in Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery Millind Naik/Mohammad Javed
3 min Discussion
12 min Management of Thyroid related orbitopahty Abdullah Al Mujaini
3 min Discussion
12 min Must know office oculplastic procedures for general ophthalmologist Khalid Abuhaleeqa
3 min Discussion
Video symposium on Complicated Eye Surgeries
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13:00 - 14:00 Video symposium on Complicated Eye Surgeries
Chair Sultan Almutairi Speakers
Co-chairs Saleh Al Messabi, Ghazi Al Hamdan
7 min Case 1 khalid hashem
3 min Discussion
7 min Case 2 Ahmed Assaf
3 min Discussion
7 min Case 3 Mohammed Aldeeb
3 min Discussion
7 min Case 4 Ahmed Al Saadi
3 min Discussion
7 min Case 5 Khalid Alsabti
3 min Discussion
7 min Case 6 Khalid Alsabti
3 min Discussion
Lunch Buffet

DAY 1 - THURSDAY 24 MARCH 2016

Left & Right Channels
13:00 - 15:00 Registration & Lunch Buffet
Left Channel
15:00 - 16:00 Glaucoma Debate 1
Chair Abdulla Naqi Speakers
Co-chairs Sohaib Mustafa, Yousif Alzafiri
A-SLT is a standard step in my glaucoma management
7 min Yes Mohamed Hesham Aly
7 min No Mohamed Aldeeb
6 min Discussion
B-In Congenital Glaucoma,my preferred surgical technique is:
7 min Trabeculectomy Hasan sabry
7 min Shunt Implants Sohaib Mustafa
6 min Discussion
C-In newly diagnosed Glaucoma patients with IOP 30, my first step is:
7 min Step Approach Yousif Alzafiri
7 min Fixed Combination Sohaib Mustafa
6 min Discussion
Right Channel
15:00 - 16:00 Refractive: My Most Challenging Case
Chair Arthur cummings Speakers
Co-chairs Renato Ambrósio , Ahmed sedky
7 min Case 1 Renato Ambrósio
3 min Discussion
7 min Case 2 Arthur Cummings
3 min Discussion
7 min Case 3 Mohamed Hosny
3 min Discussion
7 min Case 4 TBC
3 min Discussion
7 min Case 5 Hani Sakla
3 min Discussion
7 min Case 6 Ahmed Sedky
3 min Discussion
Left Channel
16:00 - 17:00 Neuroophthalmology problems made easy for everyone
Chair Khalid Abuhaleeqa Speakers
15 min How to differentiate Pseudo disc edema from true disc edema ? Majed Alobailan
5 min Discussion
15 min The 6 questions approach to patient with nystagmus Majed Alobailan
5 min Discussion
15 min How to approach patients with Diplopia ? Majed Alobailan
5 min Discussion
Right Channel
16:00 - 17:00 Panel discussion on Where we are in Cross linking in 2016
Chair Saleh Al Messabi Speakers
Co-chairs Renato Ambrósio, Arthur Cummings
20 min A- Cross linking in special cases: Paediatrics , Pregnancy, Breast feeding,forme fruste and in very thin corneas ? Panel discussion
10 min B- accelerated protocol vs dresden, which one do you trust ? Panel discussion
10 min C-Do you believe in Lasik-xtra for your patients ? Panel discussion
10 min D-Customised cross linking, truth or myth ? Panel discussion
10 min Epithelial on : What are you talking about ? Panel discussion
Left Channel
17:00 - 18:00 Guidelines and Updates in Paediatric Ophthalmology
Chair Mishari Dahrab Speakers
Co-chairs Mohamed Fathy, Darakhshanda Khurram
15 min Amblyopia management;what’s new? A look at current literature Mohamed Fathy
5 min Discussion
15 min Guidlines for glassess prescriptions and common errors we do Mishari Dahrab
5 min Discussion
15 min Facts and controversies in Paediatric Cataract management Darakhshanda Khurram
5 min Discussion
Right Channel
17:00 - 18:00 Cataract Debate 1
Chair Bakir Aslan Speakers
Co-chairs Mohamed Hosny, Ahmed Assaf
1- The best solution for astigmatic patient with multifocal IOL is:
7 min A- Arcuate incision/LRI Bekir Aslan
7 min B- Toric multifocal IOL Ahmed Al Saadi
6 min Discussion
2- Femto-Second Cataract Extraction is the way to go NOW:
7 min Yes Ahmed Assaf
7 min No Ahmed Al Saadi
6 min Discussion
3- would you offer bilateral phaco in same session to your patients?
7 min Yes Ahmed Assaf
7 min No Mohamed Hosny
6 min Discussion
Left & Right Channels
18:00 - 18:30 Coffee Break
Left Channel
18:30 - 19:30 Gulf Residents Forum: Lessons from real life !
Chair Sami Alshahwan Speakers
Co-chairs Abdullah Al Mujaini,Jamal Al kandari
7 min Resident 1: KSA  
3 min Discussion  
7 min Resident 2: Oman  
3 min Discussion  
7 min Resident 3:Kuwait  
3 min Discussion  
7 min Resident 4: Bahrain  
3 min Discussion  
7 min Resident 5: Qatar  
3 min Discussion  
7 min Resident 6: UAE  
3 min Discussion  
Right Channel
18:30 - 19:30 Retina Debate 1
Chair Khalid Alsabti Speakers
Co-chairs Ahmed El Khashab,Parson Rao
1- Resistant DME,more injections or resort to surgery ?
7 min more injections Sherif Embabi
7 min time for surgery Sherif Sheta
6 min Discussion
2- Micropulse laser should be involved in treatment of macular edema
7 min Yes Ammar Safar
7 min No Ahmed El Khashab
6 min Discussion
3- In Anti-VEGF ear,PRP is not always my first choice in treating Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
7 min AGREE Ahmed hassan
7 min DISAGREE Parson Rao
6 min Discussion
Left & Right Channels
19:30 - 20:00 Symposuim on Anti-VEGF from Bench to Practice
Chair Jamal Al Kandari
Speaker Patricio Schlottmann
Left Channel
20:00 - 21:00 Cataract Debate 2 “ presbyopia treatment”
Chair Ahmed Al Saadi Speakers
Co-chairs Safwan Al Bayati ,Tamer Gamaly
1- My choice of IOL to treat presbyopia in Cataract patient is:
7 min A. monovision and my pearls Bekir Aslan
7 min B.Differactive multifocal :something that we all know Safwan Al Bayati
7 min C.Extended Range of Vision is a symfony Ahmed Assaf
7 min D. Trifocal: is the way to go Saleh Al Messabi
12 min Discussion
2- Corneal inlays :gone with the wind ?
7 min Disagree Tamer Gamaly
7 min Agree Arthur Cummings
6 min Discussion
Right Channel
20:00 - 21:00 EGVRS Video symposuim - "Challenging situations in Vitreo Retinal surgeries"
Chair Sherif Sheta Speakers
Co-chairs Mostafa Nabih, Hany Hamza
7 min management of retinoschesis associated with retinal detachment Sherif Sheta
7 min management of subretinal hemorrhage during vitreoretinal surgery
7 min Management of ocular perforation during local anasthesia Mostafa Nabih
7 min an unusual case of endophthalmitis
7 min Management of complicated cases of PDR Hany Hamza
7 min Endoresection for malignant choroidal melanoma
7 min Inverted ILM flap for management of myopic macular hole RD Sherif Embabi
7 min Management of recurrent RD with supra choroidal hemorrhage
Room C & Room D
Workshops (13:00 - 21:00)
Left & Right Channels
21:00 Gala Dinner for all delegates

DAY 2 - FRIDAY 25 MARCH 2016

Left & Right Channels
Topics Experts
Keratoconus management ,when and how?  Ahmed Sedky, Mohamed Hosny ,Mohamed Shafik
How to Improve our Techniques in Sterilization? Margarita Acebal
Top  neuroophthalmology emergencies you should NOT miss-part 1 Majed Alobailan
Retina Surgeries; past ,present and future Sherif Sheta, Sherif Embabi , Hany Hamza,Mustafa Nabih
How to Manage Refractory Macular Edema from DME or Vascular Occlusion? Francesco Bandello, Marco Mura
Visual Field and OCT Challenges for Glaucoma Cases Abdulla Naqi, Deepak Edward, Mohamed Hesham Aly
How to improve your results with Toric IOL ? Bekir Aslan,David Allen , khalid hashem
New evaluations and treatments of Orbital inflamations Habibullah Eatamadi, Millind Naik, Mohammad Javed
Gulf Ophthalmology Residencies: Lets share our experience (Different meeting room )
Left Channel
09:30 - 10:30 Oculoplastics for General Ophthalmologist: What you need to know, Part 1
Chair Habibullah Eatamadi Speakers
Co-chairs Abdullah Al Mujaini, Mohammad Javed
10 min Tips in management of Orbital cellulitis Habibullah Eatamadi
10 min Congenital Ptosis: Management Pearls Millind Naik/ Mohammad Javed
15 min Eyelids Lumps and Bumps, is it serious? Abdullah Al Mujaini
20 min Interpretation of orbital CT scans Habibullah Eatamadi / Millind Naik
Mohammad Javed
5 min Discussion
Right Channel
09:30 - 10:30 Glaucoma Debate 2
Chair Mohamed Aldeeb Speakers
Co-chairs Deepak Edward, Mohamed Hesham Aly
A-Clear Lens Extraction  is my primary treatment for Angle-Closure Glaucoma
7 min Agree Abdulla Naqi
7 min Disagree Yousif Alzafiri
6 min Discussion
B-Anterior Segment Imaging replaced the Gonioscopy in Angle evaluation
7 min Yes Abdulla Naqi
7 min No Deepak Edward
6 min Discussion
C-In high IOP (more than 26 mmHg ) with NO visual field defect:
7 min I start Treatment Mohamed Hesham Aly
7 min I wait and observe Deepak Edward
6 min Discussion
Left Channel
10:30 - 11:15 Saudi Retina Group- Joint meeting with EPOMEC (Hot Topics in Retina ;Diagnosis and Treatment)
Chair Hassan AL Dhibi Speakers
Co-chairs Mohammed Al Khuthaila, Ismail Bantan
Is Anti VEGF replacing laser treatement in Retinopathy of Prematurity ?
7 min Yes Mohammed Al Khuthaila
7 min No Ismail Bantan
6 min Discussion
10 min Role of telemedicine in ROP screening Darakhshanda Khurram
10 min What OCT angio may add to Retina World? Mohammed Al Khuthaila
5 min Closing Remarks
Right Channel
10:30 - 11:15 Keratoconous Debate
Chair Ahmed Sedky Speakers
Co-chairs Renato Ambrósio , Mohamed Shafik
A-in keratoconus with very irregular Cornea ,which is a  better treatment method?
7 min Intra corneal rings Mohamed Hosny
7 min Topo-Guided PRK Renato Ambrósio
7 min Wavefront guided Mohamed Shafik
9 min Discussion
10 min B- what Randomized clinical trial taught us about corneal cross linking? Huda Al Dhaheri
5 min Discussion
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11:15 - 11:45 Symposuim: Anti-VEGF in DME: What, When & Why?
Chair Viktoria Mester
Speaker Ahmed El Khashab, Avinash Gurbaxani
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11:45 - 14:00 Lunch & Pray Break
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14:00 - 14:30 Opening Ceremony
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14:30 - 15:30 3D Cataract Session: Living on the Edge 2016
Chair David Allen Speakers
Co-chairs Bekir Aslan, khalid Hashem
20 min Safety in Cataract Removal Bekir Aslan
10 min The Trusted Performance in challenging Cataract khalid Hashem
10 min The Refractive Patient Journey Arthur Cummings
20 min 20/20 Post op is A Science and not Art…Finally! Saleh Al Messabi
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15:30 - 16:00 3D Session on Challenging Cataract and cornea Cases Speakers
  DMEK in Pseudophakic Bullous Keratopathy Saleh Al Messabi
  DSAEK combined with PHACO Saleh Al Messabi
  IOL exchange Saleh Al Messabi
  Irideoplasty using seipser knot Saleh Al Messabi
  posterior Polar Cataract with Femto-Cataract Saleh Al Messabi
  DALK complications management Saleh Al Messabi
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16:00 - 16:30 Coffee Break
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16:30 - 17:30 Gulf Residents forum session 2: Research journey;From question to publish
chairs Qutayba Hamid, Deepak Edward Speakers
5 min Introduction Qutayba Hamid
20 min Do Ophthalmologists Need to Do Research? When and how to start ? Deepak Edward
20 min Medical Writing: What you should do or not to do? Qutayba Hamid
15 min Open discussion Qutayba Hamid, Deepak Edward
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16:30 - 17:30 Puzzles That We all Face in Clinic….you challenge the experts!
Chair Mohamed Hosny Speakers
Co-chairs Renato Ambrossion,Arthur Cumming
15 min Challenge 1: HELP..post ICL surprises !! Saleh Al Messabi
15 min Challenge 2: should I do Laser vision correction for this patient? Osama Giladi
15 min Challenge 3: can you help me with this tomography? Mohamed Shafik
15 min Challenge 4: oops..what would you do? Ahmed Sedky
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17:30 - 18:00 3D Retina Session on Challenging Retina surgical cases Speakers
  Sub Retinal Bleeding Marco Mura
  ILM peeling Marco Mura
  Rhegmatogenous Retinal Detachment Marco Mura
  Tractional Retinal Detachment Marco Mura
  Argus Retinal Implant Marco Mura
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18:00-18:30 3D Oculoplastics Session
  1- External DCR Millind Naik/ Mohammad Javed
  2-Techniques of Fascia Lata Harvesting Millind Naik/ Mohammad Javed
  3-TF Sling (Suture) Millind Naik/ Mohammad Javed
  4-Orbitotomy Trans-conjunctival) Millind Naik/ Mohammad Javed
  5-LPS Resection Millind Naik/ Mohammad Javed
  6- Evisceration + Implant 4 petal technique Millind Naik/ Mohammad Javed
  7-Orbital fracture repair Millind Naik/ Mohammad Javed
Room C & Room D
Workshops (08:30 - 18:30)

DAY 3 - SATURDAY 26 MARCH 2016

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Topics Experts
Top Neuroophthalmology emergencies you should NOT miss-part 2 Majed Alobailan
Challenges in Amblyopia and Strabismus Management Ihab Al Babli, Mishari Dahrab, Mohamed Fathy
When to do or not to do refractive surgeries ? Mohamed Hosny ,Mohamed Shafik , Safwan Al Bayati
What is new in Retina diagnostics and surgeries? Francesco Bandello, Marco Mura
How to avoid and to manage posterior capsular tear in Phaco? Bekir Aslan,David Allen , khalid hashem
Tips for  best cosmetic results in oculoplastics  Khalid Abuhaleeqa, Millind Naik, Mohammad Javed
Surgical glaucoma present and future Abdulla Naqi, Deepak Edward, Youssif Alzafiri
Tips and pearls in treating Corneal infections Tahra AlMahmoud , Abdel Hakim Taguri,Ahmed Al Saadi
Gulf Ophthalmology Residencies: How can our programs collaborate better? (Different meeting room )
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09:30 - 10:00 Symposuim on The Heart and Art of Medicine
Chair Jamal Al kandari
Speaker Ammar Safar
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10:00 - 11:00 Euretina Symposuim
Chairs Francesco Bandello Speakers
Co-chairs Marco Mura
25 min introduction to pathological myopia Francesco Bandello
25 min Surgical Treatment of Complicaitons associated to Pathological Myopia Marco Mura
10 min Discussion
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10:00 - 11:00 Cornea Debate
Chair Mohamed Shafik Speakers
Co-chairs Arthur cummings , Sultan Almutairi
A-The unfinished debate: Is SMILE  replacing  LASIK ??
7 min Yes Brian Armstrong
7 min No Mohamed Shafik
6 min Discussion
B- Crosslinking + customised ablation PRK in same session is non rational
7 min Agree Mohamed Shafik
7 min Disagree Arthur Cummings
6 min Discussion
7 min C-- Is there a place for topical steroids in bacterial Corneal ulcers? Saleh Al Messabi
3 min Discussion
7 min D.New guidelines in treating Herpes simplex keratitis ? Ali Fadlallah
7 min Discussion
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11:00 - 11:30 Symposuim on benefits of 27 Gauge in Simple and Complex Vitreoretinal Surgeries: Video Presentations
Moderator : Dr. Parsan Rao
  Video Presentations Presenter
7 min Video presentation 1 Ahmed El Barky
7 min Video presentation 2 Usman Mahmood 
7 min Video presentation 3 Nicola Ghazi
9 min Panel discussion
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11:30 - 12:00 Coffee Break
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12:00 - 13:00 Decision making and common mistakes in managing childhood horizontal strabismus
Chair Kais Al ghawi Speakers
Co-chairs Hassan Sabry ,Ihab El Bably
12 min 1.infantile Esotropia Hassan Sabry
3 min Discussion
12 min 2.Accommodative Esotropia Ihab El Bably
3 min Discussion
12 min 3.Intermittent Exotrpia Mohamed Fathy
3 min Discussion
12 min 4.Surgical Tips and management of common surgical complications Mohamed Fathy
3 min Discussion
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12:00 - 13:00 Retina Debate 2
Chair Victoria Mester Speakers
Co-chairs Ahmed El Barky ,Patricio Schlottmann
1- Best treatment result in Diabetic macular edema can be achieved with:
7 min A- Dexamethasone implant Mohammed Al Amiri
7 min B- Aflibercept Ammar Safar
7 min C-Ranibizumab Patricio Schlottmann
7 min Discussion
2.Ocriplasmin Changed my practice
6 min Yes Ahmed El Barky 
6 min No Usman Mahmood
3 min Discussion
15 min 3- After 3 failed anti-VEGF injections for DME,what’s your next step? Panel discussion
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13:00 - 14:00 Oculoplastics for General Ophthalmologist: what you need to know , Part 2
Chair Khalid Abuhaleeqa Speakers
Co-chairs Millind Naik/Mohammad Javed
12 min Skin tags to Lid Bags: Tips for the Ophthalmologist Millind Naik/Mohammad Javed
3 min Discussion
12 min What's new in Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery Millind Naik/Mohammad Javed
3 min Discussion
12 min Management of Thyroid related orbitopahty Abdullah Al Mujaini
3 min Discussion
12 min Must know office oculplastic procedures for general ophthalmologist Khalid Abuhaleeqa
3 min Discussion
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13:00 - 14:00 Video symposium on Complicated Eye Surgeries
Chair Sultan Almutairi Speakers
Co-chairs Saleh Al Messabi, Ghazi Al Hamdan
7 min Case 1 khalid hashem
3 min Discussion
7 min Case 2 Ahmed Assaf
3 min Discussion
7 min Case 3 Mohammed Aldeeb
3 min Discussion
7 min Case 4 Ahmed Al Saadi
3 min Discussion
7 min Case 5 Khalid Alsabti
3 min Discussion
7 min Case 6 Khalid Alsabti
3 min Discussion
Room C & Room D
Workshops (08:30 - 14:00)
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Lunch Buffet