The following ESCRS Instructional Courses are now available to WCPOS Delegates:
Faculty: M. Fernandes, N. Gangopadhyay, P. Krishna, A. Borthakur, K. Nischal
Country: INDIA
Abstract:
Paediatric penetrating keratoplasty is extremely challenging, requiring an enormous commitment from the child’s parents as well as the corneal surgeon. The decision to operate on a child with either a congenital or acquired uni or bilateral opacity has to be based on several factors which include the age of the child, laterality of the disease, cause of the opacity, visual potential of the eye, socio economic status and compliance with the after care issues. Technically, the surgery is more difficult than in an adult owing to the smaller anterior segment, low scleral rigidity, fibrinous uveal reaction and tenacious vitreous. The post operative course is fraught with complications owing to rapid healing with loosening of sutures and the possibility of suture related infiltrates, higher chance of allograft rejection and glaucoma. The visual outcome depends on maintenance of graft clarity and prompt amblyopia management. Newer lamellar procedures may reduce the risk of rejection in this highly susceptible age group. All these aspects will be covered in depth by the speakers with interactive sessions between the speakers and the attending delegates.
Faculty: B. Walters, K. Arnoldi, C. Calcutt, D. Godts
Country: UNITED KINGDOM
Abstract:
This intermediate instruction course is directed at the refractive surgeon with the aim of showing
how to avoid the problems of diplopia and asthenopic symptoms post refractive surgery. The panel
of international orthoptists and refractive surgeons will outline the need for careful pre-operative assessment to detect those patients with poor fusional abilities, who may susceptible to post-operative orthoptic complications. Emphasis will also be given to management strategies to ensure that the optimal functional outcome for the patient is achieved. The course will consist of a combination of lectures and case presentations from the panel of experts, along with an overview of the current literature. Participants are encouraged to bring along their own interesting or perplexing cases for discussion.