EyeWorld India March 2017 Issue

March 2017 EWAP NEWS & OPINION 9 symposium hosted by the Chinese Cataract Society, considers what will differentiate it from phacoemulsification in complicated situations. Thursday, 1 June 2017, 13:30 – 15:00 hrs, Hangzhou Hall 1. Since Harold Ridley introduced IOLs, there have been many design developments. “IOL Choices – Designs & Devices”, co-hosted by the Korean Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (KSCRS), will discuss what aspects of IOL design are important. Thursday, 1 June 2017, 13:30 – 15:00 hrs, Hangzhou Hall 5. While much of cataract surgery is routine, surgeons are occasionally faced with cataracts that are challenging in many different ways. The key to success is to be aware of the issues and be prepared for all eventualities. “Challenging Cases – Rocky Road Ahead”, a video symposium co- hosted by the Indonesian Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (INASCRS), will discuss such cases. Thursday, 1 June 2017, 15:30 – 17:00 hrs, Hangzhou Hall 1. “Avoiding Potholes – Prevention & Management of Complications”, a video symposium co-hosted by the Cataract Interest Group of the Royal College of Thailand (RCOPT) will similarly take attendees on a journey with a panel of international experts through phaco complications to learn how to minimize negative consequences and ensure safer outcomes. Friday, 2 June 2017, 14:00 – 15:30 hrs, Hangzhou Hall 1. Finding the Right Path Throughout the program, sessions are devoted to exploring the meeting’s theme of “finding the right path”. Refractive surgery has been around for 20 years now; some techniques such as LASIK have stood the test of time, others such as PRK have had a resurgence, and new techniques such as SMILE are constantly evolving. “Achieving Focus – Refractive Surgery”, co-hosted by the Chinese Cataract Society, will examine these techniques to find the gold standard for refractive surgery today. Friday, 2 June 2017, 14:00 – 15:30 hrs, Hangzhou Hall 5. “Innovations & New Technologies – The Way Forward” looks to the future. While all surgeons these days always endeavor to use state-of-the- art equipment for cataract and refractive surgery, technology does not stand still. New developments are constantly looming on the horizon, and at this session, experts will speak about new developments and their impact. Saturday, 3 June 2017, 08:00 – 09:00 hrs, Hangzhou Hall 1. While femtosecond laser- assisted cataract surgery and phaco are often presented as rival technologies, “Femto & Phaco Technologies – Future Pathways”, co-hosted by the Intraocular Implant and Refractive Society of India (IIRSI), suggests it is time to think of them as complementary— “horses for courses.” Saturday, 3 June 2017, 11:00 – 12:30 hrs, Hangzhou Hall 5. Cataract and refractive surgeries are the most commonly performed operations in the world today. At “Avoiding Unexpected Outcomes – Taking the Wrong Path,” co-hosted by the Philippine Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (PSCRS), experts will discuss how to ensure optimal optical outcomes. Saturday, 3 June 2017, 11:00 - 12:30 hrs, Hangzhou Hall 1. Cornea surgery has developed rapidly over the last few years, with techniques that were unthinkable just a few years ago becoming increasingly commonplace. “Cornea Crossroads”, co-hosted by the Asia Cornea Society (ACS), will examine the latest techniques in the field. Saturday, 3 June 2017, 14:00 – 15:30 hrs, Hangzhou Hall 5. With the plethora of multifocal IOLs available today, it is timely to revisit all the options currently available. Together with a comprehensive overview of multifocal IOLs, experts at “Presbyopia IOLs – The Right Optical Pathways”, co-hosted by the Japanese Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (JSCRS), will consider alternatives and newer concepts, including laser blended vision, monovision, corneal inlays, and depth of focus enhancement. Saturday, 3 June 2017, 14:00 – 15:30 hrs, Hangzhou Hall 1. Finally, at “Wisdom from the Kung Fu Masters”, the APACRS has assembled some of the world’s greatest surgical masters to share their wisdom and demonstrate their subtle surgical tips and maneuvers, moves learned through mastery gained via years of dedicated practice, but that others can use the next time they are in the operating room. Saturday, 3 June 2017, 16:00 – 17:30 hrs, Hangzhou Hall 1. Film Festival Every year, the APACRS Film Festival features the best films from around the world. This year’s Film Festival promises to be both entertaining and educational, displaying new innovations and breakthroughs in ophthalmic surgery. The Film Festival Awards Ceremony will be held on Friday, 2 June 2017, 16:00 – 17:30 hrs, Hangzhou Hall 1. The Awards Ceremony is an integral part of the festival and producers are encouraged to attend; the festival results will only be announced during the ceremony. Simultaneous translation between English and Mandarin will be available for sessions in the main halls. EWAP