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Save the dateApril 29, 20234:00 PM - 5:00 PMGMT+8
Organizer
Organizer
Organizer:
Phone: +63 9209469517
Contact Person: Angelique Torrano
Email: angelique.torrano@wearemci.com
Event Details
Event Details

This APGS Webinar will cover:

  • Challenges in effective glaucoma management in Asia
  • Key recommendations from the white paper developed by Asian glaucoma experts


The April Webinar will feature Prof. Makoto Aihara, Prof. Kessara Pathanapitoon and Assoc. Prof. Shamira Perera.


The session will run on Saturday, 29 April 2023, 4:00 pm GMT+8, Singapore time.


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Agenda
Agenda

  • 4:00 PM - 4:05 PM

    Opening Video

    Opening Video

    4:05 PM - 4:10 PM

    Introduction by the Moderator

    Introduction by the Moderator

    4:10 PM - 4:30 PM

    Sharing by Prof. Kessara Pathanapitoon

    Sharing by Prof. Kessara Pathanapitoon

    Prof. Kessara Pathanapitoon will be discussing the following:

    Challenges in Effective Glaucoma Management in Asia:
    Screening can be difficult to implement by lack of access to adequate resources and acceptable screening techniques. Improving partnerships between ophthalmologists, optometrists, and allied healthcare professionals increase awareness of early detection.
    Diagnosing different types of glaucoma in Asians particularly myopic glaucoma, normal-tension and angle closu...
    Prof. Kessara Pathanapitoon will be discussing the following:

    Challenges in Effective Glaucoma Management in Asia:
    Screening can be difficult to implement by lack of access to adequate resources and acceptable screening techniques. Improving partnerships between ophthalmologists, optometrists, and allied healthcare professionals increase awareness of early detection.
    Diagnosing different types of glaucoma in Asians particularly myopic glaucoma, normal-tension and angle closure glaucoma that are higher than in other races bring to question which method is the best for correct diagnosis.

    Treatment and Adherence:
    Nonadherence is the multifactorial phenomenon that can be influenced by patient, physician, pharmacy and policy-related factors. Selecting medications that are less toxic, less complex and have better communication should form part of the quality-based approach to glaucoma management.
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    4:30 PM - 4:50 PM

    Sharing by Assoc. Prof. Shamira Perera

    Sharing by Assoc. Prof. Shamira Perera

    Assoc. Prof. Shamira Perera will discuss the key recommendations from the white paper developed by Asian glaucoma experts:

    - Setting an IOP target and methods for IOP reduction
    - Treatment response rate and timing of IOP measurements
    - Long-term IOP control and visual field stability
    - 24-hour IOP fluctuation and monitoring
    - Treatment adherence and persistence

    4:50 PM - 5:00 PM

    Discussion and Q&A

    Discussion and Q&A

    All viewers can submit questions in the chat box, which will be reviewed. Only selected questions will be discussed.

    5:00 PM - 5:05 PM

    Closing

    Closing

Speakers
Speakers

  • Makoto Aihara (Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology at University of Tokyo)

    Makoto Aihara

    Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology at University of Tokyo

  • Kessara Pathanapitoon (Professor at Department of Ophthalmology, Chiang Mai University)

    Kessara Pathanapitoon

    Professor at Department of Ophthalmology, Chiang Mai University

  • Shamira Perera (Associate Professor at Singhealth)

    Shamira Perera

    Associate Professor at Singhealth

Sponsors and Partners
Sponsors and Partners