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Ophthalmological Society of South Africa
Preliminary Programme 24 – 27 March 2011 CONTENTS OPHTHALMIC PROGRAMME THURSDAY, 24 MARCH 2011 MEETINGS:
Council Meeting: College of Ophthalmologists
REFRESHMENTSFOR ALL DELEGATES SESSION 1 Retina & Oncology Chair: Dr Karin Lecuona
10:40 Whats' new in malignant intraocular tumors?
Prof Jerry Shields, USA (Pretoria Alumni / Hennie Meyer Lecturer)
11:10 Clinical spectrum of ocular metastasis
11:40 Update on tumors of the retinal pigment epithelium
Prof Jerry Shields, USA (Pretoria Alumni / Hennie Meyer Lecturer)
12:00 Conjunctival melanoma invasion into the orbit in 50
12:40 Nanotechnology and slow release devices
12:50 Central serous chorioretinopathy (CSCR) induced by
13:00 LUNCH SESSION 2 Oculoplastics & General Chair: Prof Grant McLaren
14:00 Colobomas and congenital eyelid defects
Essential blepharospasm-poor response to Botox. What
Paediatric traumatic cataracts: Perioperative
presentation, management and complications
The philosphy of technique and technique in ophthalmic
Variations in IOL entrapment with intact Hyaloid face in
The future is now. An update of retinal research
16:00 REFRESHMENTS
16:30 Wits Alumni Meeting
19:00 Adcock Ingram Healthcare and Bausch & Lomb Welcoming Function FRIDAY, 25 MARCH 2011
06:30 SOS Fun run / walk
SESSION 3 Medical & Surgical Retina Chair: Dr Linda Visser
08:00 Atypical choroidal nevi: Halo giant and growing nevi
08:10 The role of ischemia in AMD, using new technology to
detect it and evaluating in response to treatment
08:30 Autofluorescence of fundus in clinical practice
08:50 Recent trends in treatment of proliferative diabetic
09:10 Current treatment options for vein occlusions
09:30 Simultaneous FA/OCT/ICGA in clinical practice
09:50 Functional and anatomical outcomes following
vitrectomy for cytomegaloviral retinitis-related retinal detachment
10:00 Primary vitrectomy for uncomplicated rhegmatogenous
10:30 REFRESHMENTS SESSION 4 Cornea & Oncology Chair: Prof Trevor Carmichael Sam & Dorah Cohan Medal Lecture
Corneal epithelial stem cells: Science and surgery
Differentiation of Coats' disease and retinoblastoma
Intra arterial chemotherapy for retinoblastoma: The
Amniotic membrane in Ophthalmology: Uses and
Trans conjunctival cryo extraction of posterior orbital
Associations between extent of the growth and
recurrence time with pterygium recurrence
Serious eye cancers masquerading as common benign Prof Jerry Shields conditions
SESSION 5 Registars & General Chair: Prof Colin Cook
Digital fundus photography as a screening method for
diabetic retinopathy in a tertiary endocrinology clinic
Tissue-culture of human corneal limbal stem cells: New Dr Leonard Heydenrych evidence-based biotechnological advance
Factors associated with late presentation of glaucoma:
The intraocular pressure-reducing effect of oral
An investigation into LOXL1 variants in black South
Intracameral cefuroxime for prophylaxis of
endophthalmitis following cataract surgery: A South African perspective
Chronic ocular complications and natural history
following Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis
Micropulses and bursts ultrasound modes: A thermal
Scientific tips about phaco tips and phaco tubings
Dr Arun Kumar Narayanan, India & Zambia
REFRESHMENTS
SESSION 6 Glaucoma & General Chair: Dr Jan Talma
ONH, RNFL and GCC evaluation in black South African Prof Juzer Surka eyes with Fourier Domain OCT
The East London glaucoma predication score:
Myocillin mutations in black SA population with primary
Fluidics in bimanual phacoemulsification
Dr Arun Kumar Narayanan, India & Zambia
19:00 Alcon Social Evening
The Artist and the Eye. The Eye and the Artist
SATURDAY, 26 MARCH 2011
06:30 Genop Fun Swim SESSION 7 Retina Medicala & Surgical Chair: Dr Louis Kruger
Future management of macular edema: A paradigm shift Dr Anat Loewenstein, Israel
Vitreoretinal interface disorders.diagnosis and treatment
Ozurdex for the treatment of retinal diseases
The role of early detection in AMD management and
10:30 REFRESHMENTS
SESSION 8 DJ Wood Lecture Chair: Dr Chris Gouws DJ Wood Lecture LUNCH, EXHIBTION & POSTER SESSION
(Poster presenters are kindly requested to be present during this session to answer any questions)
Workshop 1 Sponsored by Bausch & Lomb SA Chair: Robert Lee
Oxidative stress in the pathogenesis of AMD and the
influence of micro nutrition and Omega 3 fatty acids
Workshop 2 Sponsored by Genop Holdings HRT & HEP Chair: TBC
HRT & HEP: Structure & function in glaucoma -
Workshop 3 Sponsored by Novartis South Africa Supporting the Retinal Patient Chair: Dr Kgau Legodi
Interaction between the retinal patient & his/her treating Dr Rizwana Amod ophthalmologist (TBC)
Patient’s perspective: What support is available in
SESSION 9 Cataract & Refractive Surgery Chair: Prof Polla Roux
Correction of post-keratoplasty anisometropia with the
Two year results of femtec intracor treatment for
Lamellar and corneal surgery: Trips and tips through
Results of custom matching with the Crystal Lens
(Bausch & Lomb) and the Acri-lisa multifocal lens (Zeiss)
Blended vision: A new laser treatment for presbyopia
15:30 REFRESHMENTS SESSION 10 Refractive & General Chair: Dr William Earl
Advantages and disadvantages of different
Lentis MPlus: A non concentric multifocal intraocular
16:30 Comparative study between restor multifocal IOL and
High astigmatism due to PK, RK, KK: Toric lenses
17:00 ADJOURN
16:00 OSSA AGM
17:15 OMG AGM
19:00 Dinner SUNDAY, 27 MARCH 2011
06:45 Christian Prayer Meeting
All delegates (including the Trade) and accompanying persons most welcome!
SESSION 11 Oncology & Cornea Chair: Prof David Meyer
Conjunctival squamous cell carcinoma in HIV+ patients
Deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty for anterior corneal
Results of Descemet Stripping and Endothelial
Keratoplasty (DSAEK) with the Horizon keratome
Reflex=flex and smile procedure to correct myopia with
Retrospective case series of eyes with stage 4 or 5
retinopathy of prematurity undergoing pars plana vitrectomy
The evolution of eyes and the development of vision
ETHICS: NHI – Yesterday, today and tomorrow CONGRESS CLOSURE
10:30 REFRESHMENTS Shuttles depart
POSTER PRESENTATIONS
Vitreous loss in routine cataract cases in a rural
setting : Incidence, risk factors and visual outcome.
CMV retinitis in HIV type one-infected South African
POSTER PRESENTATIONS: Registrars
Necrotising scleritis in congenital erythropoetic
perforation in a patient with mooren ulcer: The role of lamellar tectonic keratoplasty
Metastatic papillary carcinoma masquerading as
Corneal collagen cross linking: The Greys
Familial duane syndrome: The variability of
clinical characteristics within the same family
Cavernous sinus thrombosis: A case report
An unusual case of intraocular calcification in a
Case report: Optic nerve mass - to cut or not to
Primary health eye care knowledge amongst
general practitioners working in the Cape Town Metro Pole
Bacterial keratitis and corneal scarring secondary Dr Lourens van Zyl to cosmetic contact lens wear. A case series
OPHTHALMIC MANAGERS PROGRAMME THURSDAY, 24 MARCH 2011
19:00 Adcock Ingram Healthcare and Bausch & Lomb Welcoming Function FRIDAY, 25 MARCH 2011
06:30 SOS Fun run / walk FULL-DAY WORKSHOP PRESENTED BY SPESNET Sponsored by Pfizer Pharmaceuticals ICD-10 & CPT 4 CODING FOR OPHTHALMIC PRACTICES, CONTRACTED RATES & PMB`S Chair: TBC SESSION 1
Ophthalmic-specific ICD-10 diagnostic coding
REFRESHMENTS SESSION 2 LUNCH & EXHIBITION
SESSION 3
Contracted rates offered by medical schemes to
REFRESHMENTS
SESSION 4
Ophthalmology PMB conditions and challenges
19:00 Alcon Social Evening
The Artist and the Eye. The Eye and the Artist
SATURDAY, 26 MARCH 2011
06:30 Genop Fun Swim
SESSION 5 Session sponsored by Pfizer Pharmaceuticals Theme: Front office management Chair: TBC
The importance of proper claims management
Working with patients – Effective communication
REFRESHMENTS
SESSION 6 DJ Wood Lecture Chair: Dr Chris Gouws DJ Wood Lecture LUNCH, EXHIBTION & POSTER SESSION
SESSION 7 The development of a ophthalmology practice Chair: TBC
Dr Sakkie du Plessis National Network Marketing
REFRESHMENTS SESSION 8 Referral networking Chair: TBC
Building a referral network for the practice
Dr Sakkie du Plessis National Network Marketing
19:00 Dinner SUNDAY, 27 MARCH 2011
06:45 Christian Prayer Meeting
All delegates (including the Trade) and accompanying persons most welcome!
OPHTHALMIC ASSISTANTS PROGRAMME THURSDAY, 24 MARCH 2011
19:00 Adcock Ingram Healthcare and Bausch & Lomb Welcoming Function FRIDAY, 25 MARCH 2011
06:30 SOS Fun run / walk SESSION 1 Medical Retina Chair: Ruth Burchell
Special investigations in medical retinal disease
REFRESHMENTS SESSION 2 Special Interest Chair: Erika Kruger
The evolutionary development in eyes of different
The effective utilization of the ophthalmic technician in a Pat Luiters tertiary setting in the Western Cape
An evaluation of the different diseases detected by
LUNCH & EXHIBITION SESSION 3 Glaucoma Chair: Lizette Jansen REFRESHMENTS SESSION 4 Chair: Marié Oosthuizen
19:00 Alcon Social Evening
The Artist and the Eye. The Eye and the Artist
SATURDAY, 26 MARCH 2011
06:30 Genop Fun Swim
SESSION 5 Refractive Chair: Cheryl Smith
Modern modalities of corneal transplantation
REFRESHMENTS SESSION 6 DJ Wood Lecture Chair: Dr Chris Gouws DJ Wood Lecture LUNCH, EXHIBTION & POSTER SESSION SESSION 7 Chair: Erika Kruger
The “I” behind the eye: The psychology of visual loss
REFRESHMENTS
SESSION 8 Chair: Marié Oosthuizen
19:00 Dinner SUNDAY, 27 MARCH 2011
06:45 Christian Prayer Meeting
All delegates (including the Trade) and accompanying persons most welcome!
OPHTHALMIC NURSES PROGRAMME THURSDAY, 24 MARCH 2011
19:00 Adcock Ingram Healthcare and Bausch & Lomb Welcoming Function FRIDAY, 25 MARCH 2011
06:30 SOS Fun run / walk
SESSION 1 Chair: Elsabè Pretorius
Modern cataract surgery: The patient; the surgeon and
REFRESHMENTS SESSION 2 Retinal matters Chair: Felicity du Plessis
Retinal surgery: The why, the when and the how
The need for genetic counseling in inherited retinal
LUNCH & EXHIBITION Workshop 1 Low vision aids Chair: Elsabè Pretorius Workshop 2 Instruments in screening procedures Chair: Elsabè Pretorius
Instruments used in screening procedures
SESSION 3 Community services Chair: Debbie Annear
Optimising the development of ophthalmic nurses in
Active community participation in community –based
eye care services in the rural areas of Western Cape
REFRESHMENTS
SESSION 4 Study & strabismus Chair: Sharon Serelina
Factors associated with late presentation of glaucoma:
A study in a black South African population
19:00 Alcon Social Evening
The Artist and the Eye. The Eye and the Artist
SATURDAY, 26 MARCH 2011
SESSION 6 DJ Wood Lecture Chair: Dr Chris Gouws DJ Wood Lecture LUNCH, EXHIBTION & POSTER SESSION SESSION 7 Lasiks & Retinopathies Chair: Felicity du Plessis
From RK to Excimer laser: An overview of 20 years
Classing of retinopathies and referring of diabetic
SESSION 8 Chair: Sharon Serelina
Different eyeblocks: Indications and risks
The evolution of eyes and the development of vision
REFRESHMENTS
SESSION 9 Glaucoma Chair: Debbie Annear
The use of Lasers in the treatment of GLAUCOMA
The East London Glaucoma prediction score (ELGPS)
19:00 Dinner SUNDAY, 27 MARCH 2011
06:45 Christian Prayer Meeting
All delegates (including the Trade) and accompanying persons most welcome!
A Practical Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment of Infection in the Outpatient Setting Diagnosis and Treatment of Skin and Soft Tissue Infections By Gary R. Skankey, MD, FACP, Infectious Disease, Las Vegas, NV Sponsored by Nevadans for Antibiotic Awareness (www.nevadaaware.com) And an unrestricted educational grant from Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceuticals Skin and soft tissue infections are fre