Scientific Program

Thursday, March 1

Esperides Hall

16:00 – 20:00  Cornea Day

Coordinators: M. Balidis – G. Kymionis

Clinical Cornea

Moderator: A. Nikolaou 

Recent developments in the treatment of viral keratitis, I. Mallias

Dealing with neurotrophic ulcers, An. Charonis

Peripheral ulcerative keratitis, M. Papathanassiou  

Tears and anterior ocular surface, K. Boboridis

Limbal and conjunctiva diseases, Ch. Siganos

The limits on cornea research

Moderator: I. Pallikaris

Ex-vivo stem cell allograft Transplantation, S. Daya

Endothelium cultivation. Present status and future prospects, K. Samaras

New aspects in experimental corneal wound healing, F. Hafezi

Development of biosynthetic corneas, P. Fagerholm

Break  

Surgical options

Moderator: N. Georgiadis

Partial thickness corneal transplant, M. Balidis

The evolution of posterior partial keratoplasty, G. Kymionis

Special DSAEK (Ultrathin DSAEK - DSAEK in Pediatric Age), M. Busin

Keratoprosthesis. OOKP, An. Kanellopoulos

Successful re- transplants, G. Petroutsos

Is there a place for penetrating keratoplasty?, D. Miltsakakis

Erato A/B Hall

Instruction Courses

16:00-16:50     IOL exchange
                        Coordinator: P. Oikonomidis
                        Instructors: E. Gotzaridis, I. Theocharis, I. Katsibris, D. Mikropoulos, M. Tsatsos

17:00-17:50     Biometry: Challenges and answers
                        Coordinator: I. Tsinopoulos
                        Instructors: Ch. Theodorou, I. Katsibris, A. Nataftsi, Ch. Symeonidis

18:00-18:50     Difficult cataract cases
                        Coordinator: A. Polychronakos
                        Instructors: A. Vakalis, N. Ziakas, K. Karabatsas, I. Tsinopoulos  

19:00-19:50     Recent developments on endophthalmitis
                        Coordinator: I. Feretis
                        Instructors: S. Asteriadis, I. Theocharis, I. Katsibris, T. Xirou,
                        G. Pappas, M. Stefaniotou

Erato C Hall

High Communication Wetlabs

15:30-16:45     Vitrectomy Ι

17:00-18:15     Vitrectomy ΙΙ

18:30-19:45     Vitrectomy ΙΙΙ

Instructors: S. Asteriadis, E. Gotzaridis, V. Lakidis, Ch. Sioulis, M. Stefaniotou, P. Tranos

 

Friday, March 2

Terpsichori Hall

09:00-10:30    Free Papers – Cataract Ι
                        Moderators: E. Vaikousis, D. Katsavavakis, L. Mavroudis 

Horizontal chopping phacoemulsification using WhiteStar
            technology,
            S. Theodoulidou, A. Athanasiadis, I. Kiriazopoulos, M. Kokkinos,
            Ch. Tiradellis, I. Asproudis
            Evaluation of post operative refraction and deviation from predicted
            post operative refraction after cataract surgery,
            S. Mourtzoukos, M. Banteka, T. Pallatzas, D. Gretsis, I. Rebapis
            Effect of horizontal corneal diameter on surgically induced
            astigmatism after cataract surgery,
            S. Theodoulidou, A. Athanasiadis, T. Dimitriou, M. Kokkinos,
            Ch.  Tiradellis, I. Asproudis
            Exchange of dislocated posterior chamber IOL following cataract
            surgery, due to haptic detachment,
            I. Rebapis, M. Banteka, D. Gretsis, T. Pallatzas, S. Mourtzoukos
            The effect of Phacoemulsification on the intraocular pressure of
            patients with trabeculectomy undergoing cataract surgery,
            A. Liaska, E. Makri, S. Stamelou, K. Andrianopoulou, V. Dimopoulou
            The rate of posterior capsule rupture in cataract surgery performed
             by trainees compared with an experienced surgeon,
             M. Papageorgiou, K. Barbaris, G. Siasou, N. Dervenis,
             E.Kalifatidou, A. Felekidis, D. Stampouli
             Causes and management of small pupil in Greek population,
             E. Drakos, M. Katzakis, S. Skouriotis, V. Peponis, E. Patsea, 
             S. Paroikakis, I. Halkiadakis, P. Mitropoulos
             Indications, surgical technique, results and complications of
             patients, who had a combined procedure of cataract extraction,
             cornea transplant and IOL implantation,
             I. Mallias
            Rating of patient’s comfort with or without the use of Visthesia,
            P. Bournas, V. Arvanitaki, C. Rendoumis, D. Pantelis, S. Sotiriou,
            E. Vaikousis
            Crystalens HD. The Greek study,
            I. Pallikaris, A. Karavitaki

10:30-11:30     Lectures
                        Moderators: A. Kandarakis, P. Oikonomidis
                        C. Pournaras: Influence of cataract surgery on diabetic macular  edema
                        S. Daya: Victus - Femtosecond Laser Cataract Surgery
                        J. Guell: Phacorroling technique
                       W. Haigis: 10 golden rules for biometry and IOL calculation

11:30-12:30    Opening Ceremomy
                       Coordinators: K. Koufala, Gen. Secretary of HSIOIRS - P. Rasoglou,
                       Treasurer of HSIOIRS
                       - 
Address by HSIOIRS President, Ioannis Panagopoulos

                       - Award of the Hellenic Society of Intraocular Implant and Refractive Surgery
                       Scholarship "Sp.  Georgaras" 2012
                       - Address by the General Secretary of the Ministry of Health and Social
                       Solidarity who will declare the opening of the 26th HSIOIRS Congress
                        Fyodorov Award Ceremony
                       Coordinator: K. Koufala, Gen. Secretary of HSIOIRS - P. Rasoglou,
                       Treasurer of HSIOIRS

                       - Presentation of Prof. Theo Seiler by HSIOIRS Gen. Secretary, K. Koufala
                       - Fyodorov Award 2012 to Prof. Theo Seiler
                       - Fyodorov Lecture: New applications of Crosslinking CXL, T. Seiler
                       - Music and video performance "Musical glances through the time", 
                         Piano, D. Papadakos - Acoustic and Electric guitar, P. Papadopoulos

12:30-14:00     Round Table Discussion
Controversies in Cataract Surgery
Coordinator: I. Panagopoulos
Speakers: Sp. Georgaras, Ch. Kalogeropoulos, G. Kymionis, N. Mamalis, K. Moschou, I. Pallikaris, J. Poulas, P. Smachliou, V. Tsigos, D. Spalton

14:00 – 15:00  Satellite Round Table
                        Prevention and Treatment of postoperative inflammation
                        Coordinator: N. Markomichelakis
                        Speakers: I. Datseris, G. Kopsinis, K. Boboridis, St. Maselos
                        Sponsored by Alcon - Lunch box will be offered

15:00 - 16:00   Satelite Round Table
                        The evolution in Collagen Crosslinking - Less time, less pain
                       
Coordinator: An. Kanellopoulos 
                        Speakers: J. Marshall, M. Balidis, An. Charonis, P. Smahliou 
                        Sponsored by System Vision 

16:00 – 16:45  Lectures
                        Moderators: K. Koufala, K. Karabatsas
                        F. Hafezi: New recommendations for the treatment of infectious keratitis
                        using CXL
                       M. Busin: Mushroom Keratoplasty for the Treatment of Full-Thickness
                       Corneal Opacities
                       Per Fagerholm: Biosynthetic Corneas

17:00 – 18:00  Lectures
                        Moderators: P. Rasoglou, Z. Bisogiannis
                        W. Haigis: IOL calculation in problem eyes
                         S. Daya: The FINEvision Trifocal Diffractive Lens
                          I. Παλλήκαρης: Crystalens: The Greek Study
                         T. Seiler: When is Iris trading necessary and why

18:00-19:30     Round Table Discussion
                        Keratoconus: Every year something new
                        Coordinator: M. Balidis
                        Speakers: J. Colin, Z. Gatzioufas, J. Guell, F. Hafezi, A. Kanellopoulos

Esperides Hall

09:00 – 10:30 Free Papers – Refractive Surgery / General
                        Moderators: Gr. Georgariou, V. Katsanevaki, D. Siganos 

Electro-Magnet-Laser-Photo applications in low vision patient (VCK),
Z. Μouratidou, N. Τanaskovits, E. Patsoura, Sp. Georgaras
Antiquagulans and ocular surgery,
A. Stavrakakis, N. Avgoustinakis, G. Pappas
To inject or not to inject anti-VEGF in specific cases,
N. Evangelou, Al. Charonis, Gr. Georgariou
Topography guided LASIK after Descemet stripping endothelial keratoplasty,
G. Kontadakis, M. Grentzelos, A. Plaka, G. Kymionis
Results of Topography-Guided Lasik using WaveLight Concerto (500Hz) Excimer Laser,
N. Kiriakidou, P. Zotta, D. Kaniouras, K. Anastasilakis, K. Moschou
Comparative study of stromal bed and cutting edge quality with IntraLase FS 150 and the
WaveLight FS200 femtosecond lasers and by a mechanical microkeratome,
G. Kymionis, G. Kontadakis, I. Naoumidi, S. Panagopoulou, V. Kankaria, I. Pallikaris
Cachet Phakic IOL,
P. Zotta, N. Kiriakidou, K. Anastasilakis, K. Moschou
Comparative evaluation of photorefractive keratectomy with the use of an Excimer Laser and a
solid state Laser System,
G. Kontadakis, G. Kounis, G. Kymionis, A. Stratos, I. Pallikaris
Evaluation of the efficacy of the Allegretto Wave and the Wavefront optimized ablation profile in
non-anterior astigmatisms,
G. Labiris, A. Giarmoukakis, H. Sideroudi, V. Kozobolis
Outcomes of Flap-Off Epi-Lasik without mytomycin for the correction of high myopia and myopic
astigmatism. 3 years follow-up,
K. Diamantopoulou, E. Patsoura, B. Neureither, Sp. Georgaras
Results with intracorneal lens Flexivue MicroLens with presbia,
I. Pallikaris, D. Bouzoukis, A. Limnopoulou, S. Panagopoulou, G. Kymionis

Instruction Courses

10:30 – 11:20  Astigmatism in cataract surgery
                        Coordinator: A. Voudouri
                        Instructors: A. Vouza, A. Komninou, P. Papadopoulos, I. Tsinopoulos

12:30 – 13:20 Techniques that contribute to a good phacoemulsification
                        Coordinator: N. Tsopelas
                        Instructors: A. Voudouri, A. Liaska, M. Lygeros, I. Margetis

14:00 – 17:00 Cornea Basic Course
                        Everything the trainee and the expert would want to know
                        Coordinator: G. Kymionis
                        Instructors: P. Georgoudis, I. Mallias, L. Mavroudis, K. Karabatsas,
                        An. Charonis, G. Pavlopoulos, Ch. Siganos, N. Ziakas, D. Kyroudis,
                        M. Balidis, A. Kandarakis, A. Kanellopoulos

17:00 – 17:50 Premium IOLs
                       Coordinator: Sp. Georgaras
                       Instructors: D. Spalton, N. Mamalis, J. Colin, J. Guell

18:00 – 18:50 New advances in cataract surgery
                       Coordinator: I. Panagopoulos
                       Instructors: D. Alexopoulos, A. Maniateas, Ch. Brilakis, V. Liarakos

19:00 - 19:50  Refractive surgery to treat high myopia, hyperopia and astigmatism
Coordinator: K. Koufala
Instructors: Gr. Georgariou, Sp. Gorezis, K. Karabatsas, Th. Orphanidis, D. Siganos

Erato A/B Hall

09:00 – 10:30 Free Papers – Cornea Ι
                       Moderators: G. Pavlopoulos, G. Roussopoulos, N. Ziakas 

Variability of Pentacam-derived back elevation measurements in keratoconus and cross-linked corneas,
A. Giarmoukakis, G. Labiris, H. Sideroudi, P. Bougatsou, K. Karabela, V. Kozobolis
Epithelial removal during corneal collagen crosslinking: transepithelial phototherapeutic keratectomy versus mechanical debridement,
M. Grentzelos, G. Kounis, V. Diakonis, S. Panagopoulou, G. Kymionis
Τhe effect of cross linking in the treatments of resistant to topical antibiotics infected corneal ulcers,
A. Konstantinidis, G. Labiris, H. Sideroudi, E. Tsaragli, M. Gkika, V. Kozobolis
Incidence of elevated intraocular pressure in the early postoperative period following excimer laser keratoplasty for keratoconus,
G. Labiris, Z.Gatzioufas, B. Mauer, F. Shirra, A. Langerbucher, B. Seitz
Complications after Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK),
V. Liarakos, I. Dapena, L. Ham, M. Dirisamer, G. Melles
Reproducibility of Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty using the standardized techniques of the Netherlands Institute for Innovative Ocular Surgery,
K. Droutsas, E. Giallouros, W. Sekundo
Subconjunctival ranibizumab inhibits experimental corneal neovascularization and reduces VEGF levels in ocular tissues,
V. Liarakos, D. Papaconstantinou, I. Vergados, M. Douvali, P. Theodossiadis
Corneal biomechanical properties and anterior segment parameters, in forme fruste keratoconus,
V. Kozobolis, H. Sideroudi, A. Giarmoukakis, G. Labiris
Riboflavin’s time depended degradation rate induced by ultra violet – A irradiation,
V. Diakonis, M. Grentzelos, V. Kankaria, A. Karavitaki, G. Kymionis
Femtosecond Laser Assisted Intra-Corneal Drug Delivery,
G. Kymionis, C. Siganos, A. Plaka, A. Limnopoulou, G. Kontadakis, I. Pallikaris

Instruction Courses

10:30 – 11:20 Presbylasik, inlays, keratoplasty, intracor. The solution to presbyopia can be found in the cornea?
Coordinator: L. Mavroudis
Instructors: K. Koufala, G. Kymionis, D. Kyroudis, St. Oikonomou

12:30 – 13:20  Dry eye syndrome
Coordinator: A. Roumeliotis
Instructors: D. Alexopoulos, K. Karabatsas, K. Mavragani,
N. Chalvatzis,G. Charonis

13:30 – 14:20  Combined surgical interventions - alternatives to trabeculectomy
                        Coordinator: V. Kozobolis
                        Instructors: A. Konstantinidis, G. Lampiris, P. Nanos

15:00 – 15:50 Treating floppy iris and small pupil syndrome in cataract surgery
Coordinator: J. Poulas
Instructors: A. Liaska, I. Panidou, V. Tsigos

16:00 – 16:50  Current and future developments for the management of presbyopia
                        Coordinator: P. Papadopoulos
                        Instructors: D. Alexopoulos, M. Balidis, I. Pallikaris, D. Siganos

17:00 – 17: 50   Refractive surgical treatments with new technology
Coordinator: A. Kanellopoulos

Instructors: G. Kymionis, L. Mavroudis, G. Roussopoulos
Sponsored by Alcon

18:00 – 18:50  Glaucoma & Refractive surgery
                        Coordinator: G. Kopsinis
                        Instructors: Gr. Georgariou, Th. Filipopoulos

19:00 – 20:30 Endothelial corneal transplants. DSAEK and DMEK
                       Coordinator: D. Miltsakakis
                       Instructors: K. Droutsas, G. Kymionis, V. Liarakos, M. Papathanasiou,
                       An. Charonis

Santorini Hall

Instruction Courses

09:00 – 09:50  Advanced Keratoconus Think Tank 2012
                        Coordinator: An. Charonis
                        Instructors: Z. Gatzioufas, Ε Κarageorgiades, K. Katsoulos, G. Kymionis,
                        D. Kyroudis, I. Mallias, G. Pavlopoulos, S. Plainis

10:00-11:30     Instructional Round Table
                        Keratoplasty today
                        Coordinator: A. Nikolaou
                        Instructors: A. Kanellopoulos, An. Charonis, K. Moutsouris, I. Mallias
                        Organized by the Hellenic Cornea Society

12:30 – 13:20  STEM-CELLS Transplant
                        Coordinator: I. Mallias
                        Instructors: A. Kotoulas, I. Tsinopoulos

13:30 – 14:20  Pseudophakic macular edema, prevention and treatment methods
                        Coordinator: S. Lake
                        Instructors: S. Asteriadis, P. Stavrakas, P. Tranos

14:30 – 17:30 Cataract Surgery for residents by residents
                       Coordinator: M. Aspiotis
                       Instructors: E. Vourda, V. Diakonis, S. Theodoulidou, Th. Baliakos,
                       Th. Panagiotoglou, Ch. Panos, V. Papatavrou, E. Pavlidou, A. Tzamalis,
                        K. Tsaousis, A. Tsoumani

17:30 – 20:30 Refractive Surgery for residents by residents
                       Coordinator: D. Kyroudis
                        Instructors: St. Aimilianos, M. Grentzelos, V. Diakonis, G. Ioannidis,
                        D. Kavroulaki, G. Kontadakis, G. Makrygiannis, Sp. Nikas, D. Portaliou,
                        A. Tzamalis, K. Tsaousis

Erato C Hall

High Communication Wetlabs

09:00-10:15 – Phacoemulsification Ι

10:30-11:45 – Phacoemulsification ΙΙ

12:30-13:45 – Phacoemulsification ΙΙΙ

15:00-16:15 – Phacoemulsification IV

16:30-17:45 – Phacoemulsification V

18:00-19:15 – Phacoemulsification VI

Instructors: A. Antoniadis, P. Bournas, E. Chatzispasou, P. Harvey, G. Kabougeris, V. Lakidis, M. Lygeros, G. Maguritsas, L. Mavroudis, M. Micha, D. Mikropoulos, I. Panidou, E. Patsoura, D. Stratis, F. Sutter, N. Tsopelas, A. Voudouri, G. Vryonis

 

Saturday, March 3

Terpsichori Hall

09:00 – 10:00 Free Papers – Cataract ΙΙ
                       Moderators: N. Tsopelas, P. Koukoulomatis, G. David 

Comparison study of partial coherence interferometry and conventional ultrasound for calculation of biometry and intraocular lens power,
A. Fitsios, I. Festas, A. Tsantzalos, D. Kavroulaki, X. Androulaki, D. Kritikakos,  P. Koukoulomatis, K. Petrou
Is intraoperative floppy iris syndrome (IFIS) predictable? Implications for the diagnosis using a digital pupilometer,
V. Achtsidis, C. Komninos, S. Theodoropoulou, P. Mpournas, E. Vaikoussis, N. Tentolouris, K. Fountas, P. Theodossiadis
Long Term outcomes after WIOL – CF accommodative intraocular lens implantation,
I. Pallikaris, D. Portaliou, S. Panagopoulou
Study of UV laser interaction with intraocular lenses,
G. Kareliotis, E. Spyratou, C. Bacharis, I. Asproudis, M. Makropoulou, A. Serafetinides
Mechanical properties of human anterior lens capsule: an atomic force microscopy (AFM) study,
K. Tsaousis, P. Karagiannidis, L. Lamprogiannis, N. Kopsachilis, S. Logothetidis, I. Tsinopoulos, S. Dimitrakos
Management of intracapsular and extracapsular posterior chamber intraocular lens (IOL) dislocation with iris fixation sutures,|
E. Patsoura, K. Diamantopoulou, B. Neureither, Sp. Georgaras 

10:00 – 12:30 “Near Live” Surgery
                        Coordinator: P. Papadopoulos

                        Femtosecond Deep Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty, S. Daya
                        Treatment of Refractory Glaucoma with High Intensity Focused
                        Ultrasound 
using the new EyeOP1 System, F. Aptel
                        OS/ DSAEK Donor Tissue Harvested - OD/ Autologous DSAEK
                        Using Donor from OS, M. Busin
                        1.8mm MICS with the Malyugin Ring in patient with small pupil,
                       
B. Malyugin                        
                        Phacorolling, J. Guell 
                        Ultrasound pre-chopper in a patient with a Brunescent Cataract,
                        N. Mamalis
                        Accommodating B&L Crystalens AO IOL insertion, T. Georgiou 
                        MICS case with B&L Stellaris PC System, I. Mallias 
                        Combined Cataract - Vitrectomy 25G surgery with B&L Stellaris
                        PC System
, S. Asteriadis
                        Phacoemulsification with B&L Stellaris PC System and Insertion of
                        the new B&L enVista IOL, P. Papadopoulos
                        Alcon CONSTELLATION Vision System: Removal of Subretinal
                        hemorrhage 
after cataract surgery, E. Gotzaridis 
                        Implantation of Alcon Aspheric Toric IOL with the new 
                        INFINITI Ozil IP
, N. Karamaounas 
                        Femtosecond Laser - Assisted Penetrating Keratoplasty with
                        Alcon WaveLight FS200, I. Pallikaris 
                        Cataract with the LenSx Refractive Cataract Laser, B. Toygar 
                        Sponsored by Alcon Hellas and Bausch & Lomb Hellas 

12:45 – 14:30  Lectures
                        Moderators: P. Tahiaos, N. Farmakakis
                        V. Tsigos: Lecture in honor of Charalambos Efkarpidis:
                        The magnificent Artisan journey and the contribution of the pioneers
                        D. Spalton: New advances in prevention of PCO
                        B. Malyugin: New phaco technique in patients with hereditary and acquired
                        zonular pathology
                        C. Pournaras: AMD and cataract surgery
                        J. Colin: Glistenings in IOLs
                        N. Mamalis: Accommodating IOL Update
                        B. Malyugin: Cataract surgery techniques in patients with small pupils

14:30 – 15:30 Satellite Round Table
                       Recent advances in intraocular lenses
                       Coordinator: P. Papadopoulos
                       Speakers: S. Asteriadis, T. Georgiou, I. Mallias, D. Papadakos
                       Sponsored by Bausch & Lomb - Lunch box will be offered

16:00 – 18:00 Round Table Discussion
                       Professional considerations in Hellenic Ophthalmology
                       Coordinators: P. Papadopoulos – P. Rasoglou
                       Speakers: G. Patoulis, D. Voutsinos, A. Kandarakis, M. Aspiotis, I. Datseris

18:00 – 19:00 Satellite Round Table
                       New era in Refractive Cataract Surgery: Innovations of
                       Equipment Technology and Intraocular Lenses

                       Coordinator: Sp. Georgaras, I. Pallikaris
                       Speakers: K. Moschou, A. Kanellopoulos, B. Toygar
                       Sponsored by Alcon 

19:00 – 20:30 Round Table Discussion
                       Refractive Surgery Today
                       Coordinator: K. Koufala
                       Speakers: J. Colin, Sp. Georgaras, B. Malyugin, I. Pallikaris

Esperides Hall

Instruction Courses

09:00 – 11:00  Refractive Surgery Basic Course
                        Introduction to Refractive Surgery and Recent Developments
                        Coordinator: I. Pallikaris
                        Instructors: Gr. Georgariou, Sp. Gorezis, V. Diakonis, K. Koufala,
                        D. Kyroudis, D. Bouzoukis, G. Kymionis, L. Mavroudis, K. Moschou

 

12:00 - 12:50  Femtosecond Laser in Refractive Surgery
                       Coordinator: A. Kanellopoulos
                       Instructors: Z. Zachariadis, G. Kymionis, K. Moschou, St. Oikonomou

13:00 – 13:50 Corneal Collagen Crosslinking
                       Coordinator: D. Kyroudis
                       Instructors: Sp. Gorezis, An. Kanellopoulos, K. Karabatsas, G. Kymionis,
                       G. Pavlopoulos, An. Charonis

14:00 – 15:30 Refractive surgery: Complications - treatment - reintervention
                       Coordinator: M. Balidis
                       Instructors: I. Aslanidis, Sp. Gorezis, Z. Zachariadis, V. Katsanevaki,
                       An. Kanellopoulos, An. Charonis, G. Roussopoulos, K. Diamantopoulou

16:00 – 17:00  Instructional Round Table
                        The modern corneal transplantation in everyday practice
                        Coordinator: I. Alexakis
                        Instructors: V. Tsigos, Sp. Georgaras, D. Miltsakakis, Ch. Brilakis,
                        A. Nikolaou, M. Tragakis

17:00 – 20:00 Cataract Basic Course
                        Basic Principles of Cataract Surgery
                        Coordinator: V. Karabatakis
                        Instructors: N. Ziakas, Ch. Kalogeropoulos, V. Lakidis, P. Oikonomidis, 
                        D. Stratis, F. Sutter, P. Tachiaos, I. Tsinopoulos

Erato Α Hall

09:00 – 10:00 Free Papers – Cornea ΙΙ
                        Moderators: J. Poulas, K. Moschou, Ch. Brilakis 

Endothelial cell density after Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) – 4 years follow up,
V. Liarakos, L. Ham, I. Dapena, M. Dirisamer, K. van Dijk, G. R. J. Melles
Endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK) in cases with a failed PKP graft. Two case reports,
D. Miltsakakis, P. Pousoulidou, D. Vaskov, Agniadis, P. Kontovas, P. Greveniotis, T. Kouris
Visual Rehabilitation after Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK),
V. Liarakos, K. van Dijk, I. Dapena, L. Ham, M. Dirisamer, G. R. J. Melles
Descemet’s stripping endothelial keratoplasty  (DSEK) using TAN ENDOGLIDE ™ endothelium insertion system: 2 years experience,
G. Ioannidis, V. Konidiaris, M. Balidis
Endothelial cell loss in patients with a DSAEK procedure, during the first 12 post op months,
D. Miltsakakis, A. Goula, P. Pousoulidou, D. Vaskov, K. Maglaras, L. Serifai,  M. Vasilopoulou
Femto CXL: 2 years experience,
M. Balidis, V. Konidiaris, G. Ioannidis

Instruction Courses

10:00 – 10:50  Cataract surgery and age-related macular degeneration
                        Coordinator: V. Lakidis
                        Instructors: S. Diafas, I. Theocharis, St. Karditsas, A. Maniateas

12:00 – 12:50  Enhancing cortical function - an innovative method to improve
                        a wide range of vision impairments
                        Coordinator: Sp. Georgaras
                        Instructors: Y. Yahav, G. Toliou
                        Sponsor: VitaMia Medical 

13:00 – 13:50 Presbyopia today: Origins, effects on vision and treatment methods
Coordinator: I. Pallikaris
Instructors: Ch. Ginis, S. Plainis

14:00 – 14:50 Penetrating keratoplasty: What the trainee should know
Coordinator: A. Kandarakis
Instructors: K. Karabatsas, G. Kymionis, D. Miltsakakis, V. Peponis

15:00 – 15:50 Keratectasia: Prevention, diagnosis and modern treatment
                       Coordinator: Ch. Siganos
                       Instructors:  K. Koufala, G. Kymionis, D. Kyroudis, G. Pavlopoulos

16:00 – 16:50 Loose Zonular fibres in phacoemulsification - treatment
                       Coordinator: K. Karabatsas
                       Instructors: G. Vryonis, N. Ziakas, A. Liaska, G. Tomais

17:00 – 17:50 LASIK epiLASIK PRK
                       Coordinator: K. Moschou
                       Instructors: G. Kymionis, D. Kyroudis, V. Tsigos

18:00 – 18:50 Binocular vision: 5 major tests for direct application
                       Instructors: V. Kokotas, N. Kozeis
                       Sponsored by Vairamoglou

19:00 – 19:50 Complications in Cataract Surgery
                       Coordinator: St. Dimopoulos
                       Instructors: E. Gotzaridis, A. Nikolakopoulos, D. Panagiotidis, D. Papadakos,
                       T. Xirou 

Santorini Hall

Instruction Courses

09:00 – 10:30 Instructional Round Table
                       Combined cataract and glaucoma surgery. Indications and techniques
                       Coordinator: I. Chalkiadakis
                       Instructors: A. Diagourtas, Ch. Terzidou, G. Tomais, Th. Filipopoulos
                      Organized by the Hellenic Glaucoma Society

10:30 – 11:20 Diseases of the ocular surface. Cause, diagnosis, preventive measures before surgery
Coordinator: G. Pavlopoulos
Instructors: N. Ziakas, K. Boboridis, E. Patsoura, Ch. Terzidou

12:00 – 12:50  Diabetic macular edema in a patient with cataract - drug of choice
                        Coordinator: M. Stefaniotou
                        Instructors: S. Asteriadis, P. Mitropoulos, P. Nanos

13:00 – 13:50  Iris reconstruction – PCIOL Fixation
                        Coordinator: Sp. Georgaras
                        Instructors: K. Moschou, I. Pulas

14:00 – 15:30  Instructional Round Table
                        The anterior segment meets the posterior
                        Coordinator: A. Nikolakopoulos
                        Instructors: A. Kouris, Ch. Kourenti, I. Datseris, E. Gotzaridis
                        Organized by the Hellenic Vitreo-Retinal Society

15:30 – 17:00  Instructional Round Table
                        Guidelines in uveitic cataract surgery
                        Coordinator: Ch. Kalogeropoulos
                        Instructors: S. Androudi, P. Oikonomidis, A. Polychronakos, N. Farmakakis
                        Organized by the Hellenic Society for the Study of Ocular Infections
                        and Inflammations

17:00 – 17:50 Eye flap surgery
Coordinator: K. Boboridis
Instructors: D. Mikropoulos, G. Pavlopoulos, V. Peponis, N. Chalvatzis

18:00 – 19:30 Instructional Round Table
                       Tearing after cataract surgery. Investigation and treatment
                       Coordinator: I. Ntountas, G. Charonis
                       Instructors: E. Detorakis, I. Mavrikakis, K. Boboridis, A. Roumeliotis,
                       P. Smachliou
                       Organized by the Hellenic Society of Ophthalmic Plastic
                       & Reconstructive Surgery

Erato C Hall

High Communication Wetlabs

09:30-10:45 – Keratoplasty Ι

12:15-13:30 – Keratoplasty ΙΙ

13:30-15:30 – Combined cataract and glaucoma surgery

16:30-17:45 – Keratomes Ι

18:00-19:15 – Keratomes ΙΙ

Instructors:Keratoplasty: V. Karabatakis, V. Liarakos, I. Mallias, D. Miltsakakis, K. Samaras, Ch. Siganos

Combined cataract and glaucoma surgery: M. Aspiotis, I. Giannakis, V. Karabatakis, N. Mathaiou, I. Chalkiadakis

Keratomes: K. Diamantopoulou, Z. Zachariadis, V. Katsanevaki, K. Koufala, D. Kyroudis, I. Pulas, G. Roussopoulos

GalaxyHall

20:30 Reception at Galaxy Hall – Hilton Hotel

 

Sunday, March 4

Terpsichori Hall

09:00-10:45    Video Presentations
                        Moderators: A. Voudouri, M. Lygeros, I. Giannakis 

Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty (DMEK) – the surgical technique,
V. Liarakos, I. Dapena, L. Ham, G. Melles
One cornea for two recipients-combination of anterior and posterior lamellar keratoplasty at the Μarburg University Eye Clinic,
K. Droutsas, G. Melles, W. Sekundo
Tips and Tricks for Descemet Striping Endothelial Keratoplasty (DSAEK),

V. Diakonis, G. Kymionis
Endothelial keratoplasty under failed penetrating keratoplasty,
M. Papathanassiou, N. Ioannou, D. Galanis, P. Theodossiadis
Endothelial transplantation for treating bullous keratopathy after cataract surgery through tentacular 3.2mm incision without using sutures,
K. Samaras
Descemetorhexis – improved surgical technique in DSEAK,
M. Balidis, E. Georgiadou, G. Ioannidis
Femtosecond - Assisted Penetrating Keratoplasty with Wavelight (Alcon) FS200 LASER,
I. Pallikaris, Ch. Siganos, G. Kymionis, S. Panagopoulou
Weill-Marchesani Endo-Exocapsular fixation ring,
E. Stangogianni, J. Villar-Kuri, S. Garcia-Arroyo, C. Stangogianni
Luxated Cataract Transccleral suture,
C. Stangogianni, J. Villar-Kuri, S. Garcia-Arroyo, Ε. Stangogianni
Removal of a post-traumatic, white, soft cataract (with intra-lens foreign body) by using irrigation/aspiration,
M. Kotoula, A. Petalas, V. Sourlas
Exchange of intraocular lens with folding and through a small incision,
M. Tsatsos, A. Konstantopoulos, P. Hossain, D. Anderson
Black cataract-A new surgical approach,
A. Polychronakos, N. Michailidou, G. Demertzis
Phacoemulsification, IOL insertion and endothelial keratoplasty for Fuchs’ dystrophy. The new triple procedure,
M. Papathanassiou, D. Galanis, N. Ioannou, P. Theodossiadis
Management IOL Dislocation (Sunset Syndrome) and Iridoplasty,
P. Oikonomidis, T. Giannopoulos, P. Founti, T. Lalias, N. Ziakas

10:45 – 12:00  Free Papers - Cornea ΙΙΙ
Moderators: St. Oikonomou, G. Kymionis, I. Papaefthimiou 

Deep lamellar keratitis after a dog bite in an eye of a patient 12 months after LASIK,
K. Μoutsouris, I. Kontari, A. Kanellopoulos
Visual performance in keratoconus before and after simultaneous photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) followed by corneal crosslinking(CXL),
A. Plaka, S. Plainis, H. Ginis, S. Panagopoulou, G. Kontadakis, G. Kymionis
Prevention and management of graft detachment in Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty,
K. Μoutsouris, M. Dirisamer, K. Dijk, I. Dapena, G. Melles
Manual dissection of the donor lenticule for DSEK. A novel approach for ultrathin grafts,
M. Tsatsos, A. Konstantopoulos, D. Anderson, P. Hossain
Early detection of graft detachment after DMEK: OCT vs Scheimpflug vs biomicroscopy,
K. Moutsouris, I. Dapena, L. Ham, C. Balachandran, G. Melles
First case report of a Cryptococcus albidus related keratitis on an immune-efficient patient,
K. Rallis, A. Goula, C. Siganos, K. Tzanetou, G. Ganteris, E. Moustogiani, B. Kaganis, D. Miltsakakis
Comparison between Busin glide and Tan endoglide for graft insertion in endothelial keratoplasty,
M. Papathanassiou, N. Ioannou, D. Galanis, P. Theodossiadis
Corneal transplantation with FS 200 Femtosecond laser,
I. Pallikaris, G. Kymionis, S. Panagopoulou, I. Naoumidi, Ch. Siganos

12:00 – 13:30 Round Table Discussion
                       Combined surgery with cataract surgery
                       Coordinator: Sp. Georgaras
                       Speakers: M. Balidis, K. Moschou, N. Mathaiou, E. Gotzaridis, Gr. Georgariou

13:30 – 14:00 Free Papers – Video – Poster Award Ceremony

Erato Α Hall

Instruction Courses

09:00 – 09:50  Emergency cases in Ophthalmology
                        Coordinator: Th. Filipopoulos
                         Instructors: G. Kopsinis, G. Charonis, An. Charonis, Al. Charonis

10:00 – 10:50  Cataract Surgery - Intraocular lenses - Monovision
                        Coordinator: V. Tsigos
                        Instructors: I. Asproudis, Ch. Theodorou, V. Karabatakis, K. Moschou,
                        I. Panagopoulos, I. Pulas

11:00 – 11:50  Anterior segment imaging
                        Coordinator: A. Maniateas
                        Instructors: Ch. Brilakis, K. Papadedes, Th. Papadopoulos, D. Kyroudis

Santorini Hall

09:00 – 09:50  SOE / Greek Young Ophthalmologists
Moderator: I. Feretis

10:00 – 10:50  Posterior segment imaging for the anterior segment surgeon
Coordinator: D. Papadakos
Instructors: A. Maniateas, D. Panagiotidis

11:00 – 11:50  Iris-sutured IOL - Artisan / Phakic IOLs
Coordinator: Gr. Georgariou
Instructors: N. Ziakas, V. Tsigos, Sp. Gorezis, V. Liarakos

Erato C Hall

High Communication Wetlabs

09:00-10:15 – Iris claw IOLs

11:00-12:15 – Trauma

Instructors:

Iris claw IOLs: Gr. Georgariou, M. Balidis

Trauma: V. Karabatakis, V. Lakidis, T. Xirou