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/Β 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/Β 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