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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 REFRESHMENTS FOR 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

06:30 Genop Fun Swim

SESSION 5
Chair: Elsabè Pretorius
ETHICS : NHI – Yesterday, today and tomorrow Michelle McClean (Nkosinathi Foundation) REFRESHMENTS

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!

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