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Save the dateOctober 29, 20226:00 PM - 7:30 PM (GMT+8)
Organizer
Organizer
Contact Person: Angelique Torrano
Event Details
Event Details

This APGS Masterclass will cover:

  • Combined Phaco-Filtering Surgery: Options, Tips & Tricks
  • How to Preserve Flow in Glaucoma Surgery


The October Masterclass will feature Prof. Prin Rojanapongpun and Prof Shamira Perera.


The session will run on Saturday 29 October 2022, 6:00 pm GMT+8, Singapore time.


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Agenda
Agenda
  • 6:00 PM - 6:05 PM

    Welcome and Introduction

    Welcome and Introduction

    6:05 PM - 6:35 PM

    Combined Phaco-Filtering Surgery: Options, Tips & Tricks

    Combined Phaco-Filtering Surgery: Options, Tips & Tricks

    Combined phaco/IOL and filtering surgery could achieve visual improvement and effective IOP control for coexisting cataract and glaucoma. However, there are added complications from combining the two procedures, which make postoperative management more demanding. The availability of new devices provides variations in techniques and influent the outcomes. It seems different devices result in different IOP targets. The type of glaucoma also affects the outcome of combined surgery. A practical appr...
    Combined phaco/IOL and filtering surgery could achieve visual improvement and effective IOP control for coexisting cataract and glaucoma. However, there are added complications from combining the two procedures, which make postoperative management more demanding. The availability of new devices provides variations in techniques and influent the outcomes. It seems different devices result in different IOP targets. The type of glaucoma also affects the outcome of combined surgery. A practical approach guideline will be provided and discussed. The surgical footage will demonstrate a combined Phaco-ExPress mini-shunt and Phaco-Xen micro-stent. The content includes many essential tips and tricks in combined surgery, emphasizing the technique's specific details in a stepwise manner.
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    6:35 PM - 6:55 PM

    How to Preserve Flow in Glaucoma Surgery

    How to Preserve Flow in Glaucoma Surgery

    We discuss the short-term results of my results with the Preserflo implant and offer our comparative data. Attendees will be introduced to the place for subconjunctival devices in their armamentarium, what to expect and what not to expect from the drive and finally tips and tricks with its post op management.”

    6:55 PM - 7:15 PM

    Live Q&A

    Live Q&A

    All viewers can submit questions in the chat box, which will be reviewed. Only selected questions will be discussed.
Speakers
Speakers
  • Shamira Perera (Senior Consultant Ophthalmologist and Clinical Director for Complex Anterior Segment Surgery of Singapore National Eye Centre)

    Shamira Perera

    Senior Consultant Ophthalmologist and Clinical Director for Complex Anterior Segment Surgery of Singapore National Eye Centre

  • Prin Rojanapongpun (Associate Professor of the Department of Ophthalmology at Chulalongkorn University and King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital)

    Prin Rojanapongpun

    Associate Professor of the Department of Ophthalmology at Chulalongkorn University and King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital

  • Xiulan Zhang, PhD (Professor of Ophthalmology at Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center (ZOC))

    Xiulan Zhang, PhD

    Professor of Ophthalmology at Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center (ZOC)

Sponsors and Partners
Sponsors and Partners