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Paris preliminary programme

Abstract submission deadline15 March 2010 • Abstract Submission • Congress Registration • Scientific Programme • Courses and Wetlabs • Hotel Bookings paris2010 www.escrs.org

general information VenUe The XXVIII Congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons will be held at: Le Palais des Congrès de Paris, 2, place de la Porte Maillot, 75017 Paris, France HoSt ESCRS, Temple House, Temple Road, Blackrock, Co. Dublin, Ireland. Tel: +353 1 209 1100 Fax: +353 1 209 1112 Email: escrs@escrs.org Web: www.escrs.org inSUrance Delegates are advised to take out travel insurance to cover medical expenses, accidents, loss, etc. No responsibility will be accepted by the Congress Organisers. official langUage The official language of the Congress is English. 1 XXVIII Congress of the ESCRS 4–8 September paris2010 DateS to rememBer 15 March 2010 Abstract Submission Deadline: - Free Papers - Electronic Posters - Video Competition - Video Symposium on Challenging Cases - Video Library 15 April 2010 Deadline for upload of all Videos April 2010 ESONT Preliminary Programme available 30 June 2010 Early Registration Deadline Please note that this is a preliminary programme and the content may be subject to change

main SympoSia Saturday 4 September 14.00 – 16.00 myopia: the lens and the retina Chairpersons: P. Rosen UK B. Aylward UK (EURETINA) 14.00 A. Antón SPAIN Definition and epidemiology of myopia 14.15 C. Hammond UK Aetiology and genetics: a route for therapy? 14.30 J. Vryghem BELGIUM Surgical options for correcting myopia 14.45 B. Corcostegui SPAIN Myopic macular pathology: risks and treatment 15.00 J. Holladay USA The optics of (high) myopia and lens power calculations 15.15 P. Polkinghorne NEW ZEALAND Risks and prophylaxis of retinal detachment prior to laser or lens surgery 15.30 Questions and Answers 16.00 End of Session Sunday 5 September 11.00 – 13.00 endophthalmitis Chairpersons: P. Barry IRELAND G. Richard GERMANY (EURETINA) 11.00 M. Cormican IRELAND Bacterial isolates around the world and multi-resistant organisms 11.15 P. Montan SWEDEN The intracameral cefuroxime/moxifloxacin debate: a critical look at the literature 11.30 J. van Meurs THE NETHERLANDS Endophthalmitis after anti-VEGF injections 11.45 L. Cordoves SPAIN A comparison of the Endophthalmitis Vitrectomy Study and the ESCRS endophthalmitis studies 12.00 A. Naseri USA Prophylaxis and cost effectiveness 12.15 E. Feretis GREECE Vitreous biopsy/intravitreal antibiotics vs vitrectomy: European vs American approach 12.30 Questions and Answers 13.00 End of Session monday 6 September 11.00 – 13.00 20/10 in 2010: the 20th anniversary of laSiK Chairpersons: B. Cochener FRANCE V. Katsanevaki GREECE 11.00 M. Knorz GERMANY Introduction 11.05 J. Marshall UK Evolution of excimer delivery systems 11.20 L. Buratto ITALY The mechanical LASIK flap concept and its refinements 11.35 T. Seiler SWITZERLAND Iatrogenic ectasia 11.50 J. Stevens UK Customized treatments 12.05 J. Colin FRANCE The advent of the femtosecond laser 12.20 I. Pallikaris GREECE The future of LASIK 12.35 Questions and Answers 13.00 End of Session tuesday 7 September 11.00 – 13.00 astigmatism Chairpersons: J. Güell SPAIN K. Vannas FINLAND 11.00 N. Alpins AUSTRALIA Astigmatism: definition and measurement 11.15 B. Malyugin RUSSIA Corneal surgical techniques: incisional 11.30 D. Reinstein UK Corneal surgical techniques: excimer ablation 11.45 T. Kohnen GERMANY Corneal surgical techniques: ring segments, coagulative procedures 12.00 R. Nuijts THE NETHERLANDS Intraocular surgical techniques: phakic IOLs 12.15 G. Auffarth GERMANY Intraocular surgical techniques: pseudophakic IOLs 12.30 Questions and Answers 13.00 End of Session 2 XXVIII Congress of the ESCRS 4–8 September paris2010

clinical reSearcH SympoSia Saturday 4 September ‘new technology applications in ophthalmic Surgery’ Wednesday 8 September 11.00 – 13.00 new Solutions for presbyopia Chairpersons: D. Epstein SWITZERLAND D. Spalton UK 11.00 A. Glasser USA Correction of presbyopia: dreams and reality 11.15 O. Findl AUSTRIA Objective testing of near vision 11.30 J. Alio SPAIN The corneal way - presbylasik and other excimer strategies 11.45 G. Grabner AUSTRIA Corneal inlays - will they work this time? 12.00 M. Holzer GERMANY Flapless and painless: can the femtosecond laser really correct presbyopia? 12.15 R. Bellucci ITALY The lens approach - CLE and multifocal lenses 12.30 Questions and Answers 13.00 End of Session main SympoSia (cont.) new iol materials and micro Design Chairpersons: J. Alio SPAIN P. Sourdille FRANCE Biomechanics of the cornea Chairpersons: F. Malecaze SPAIN C. Roberts USA Joint Symposium with eUretina the role of the Vitreo-lenticular interface Chairpersons: M.J. Tassignon BELGIUM S. Wolf SWITZERLAND (EURETINA) Joint Symposium with eVer myth and reality of clinical research? Chairpersons: M. Tetz GERMANY Representative from EVER High Definition Diagnostics and imaging Chairpersons: T. Olsen DENMARK D. Reinstein UK 3 XXVIII Congress of the ESCRS 4–8 September paris2010

otHer programme HigHligHtS eUrotimeS Satellite eDUcation programme inStrUctional coUrSeS anD WetlaBS There will be an extensive programme of Instructional Courses and Wetlabs at the Congress. Full details are available online at www.escrs.org 4 XXVIII Congress of the ESCRS 4–8 September paris2010 Journal of cataract & refractive Surgery Symposium Controversies in Cataract and Refractive Surgery 2010 Sunday 5 September, 14.00 – 16.00 Chairpersons: T. Kohnen GERMANY E. Rosen UK refractive Surgery Didactic course Saturday 4 September, 08.30 – 17.00 ridley medal lecture Life and Death on the Posterior Capsule D. Spalton UK Monday 6 September 10.30 – 11.00 Surgical Video Symposia Monday 6 & Tuesday 7 September, 14.00 – 16.00 Video Symposium on challenging cases Chairperson: R. Osher USA Saturday 4 September, 16.30 – 18.00 Workshop on Visual optics Chairpersons: I. Pallikaris GREECE M.J. Tassignon BELGIUM Sunday 5 September, 09.00 – 16.00 young ophthalmologists programme Chairpersons: O. Findl AUSTRIA C. Zetterstrom NORWAY Saturday 4 September, 09.00 – 16.00 An extensive programme of industry-sponsored satellite meetings will take place during the Congress. Satellite meetings will be scheduled during lunchtime and after the scientific programme each day. For full details please go to www.escrs.orgEUROTIMES ESCRS ™ SATELLITE EDUCATION PROGRAMME

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