Monday, September 11th, 2023, at the ESCRS conference in Vienna, saw ELZA’s surgerons and researchers provide attendees with a series of presentations centered around advancements in corneal procedures and evaluations. Here’s a summary of the day’s events:
DMEK Course | Room 2:
- 10:45 – 12:45: ELZA’s Dr. Lamis Baydoun, and Antwerp University Hospital’s Prof. Sorcha Ni Dhubhghaill taught corneal surgeons how to perform DMEK surgery.
CXL Techniques & Evolutions | Room A5:
- 14:13 – 14:26: Prof. Farhad Hafezi gave an in-depth look into CXL procedures for ultra-thin corneas, introducing attendees to PACE (2nd generation customized CXL). The presentation shed light on how PACE differs from traditional CXL methods and its potential advantages.
Elastography & Corneal Evaluations | Lehar 1-2-3 Free paper podium 2:
- 15:06 – 15:12: Prof. Farhad Hafezi continued his contribution to the day by delving into the High-Resolution Optical Coherence Elastography technique. He provided a clinical evaluation of its application to both normal and keratoconus corneas, emphasizing its significance in improving diagnostic accuracy.
E-Poster Session:
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- Dr. Nan-Ji Lu showcased an e-poster on High-Fluence Accelerated PACK-CXL. The poster discussed using either Riboflavin/UV-A or Rose Bengal/Green Light in the treatment of bacterial keratitis, highlighting the advancements and potential benefits of these approaches.
