Fundus autofluorescence (FAF) does not demonstrate the full extent of retinal displacement that is present following pars plana vitrectomy for rhegmatogenous retinal detachment (RRD) repair and reveals only the “tip of the iceberg”, according to a study presented at the 22nd EURETINA Congress. “Furthermore, although FAF detects the presence of...

A diverse range of topics from the role of blood flow in diabetic retinopathy to a new pipeline treatment for central retinal artery occlusion and an update on the risk of vasculitis after brolucizumab injections were some of the key themes covered in the EURETINA research session. Chaired by Prof...

Recent research and developments in gene therapy and cell therapy have shown therapeutic promise in a range of inherited retinal diseases (IRDs), many of which are currently incurable and lead to irreversible vision loss, delegates attending the EURETINA session were told. Chaired by Bart Leroy and Isabelle Audo, the session...

Potentially groundbreaking new treatments for uveal melanoma, retinoblastoma and melanocytic lesions were among the noteworthy recent developments highlighted in the EURETINA session on tumours. Chaired by Jens Folke Kiilgaard and Heinrich Heimann, delegates were brought up to date on some of the exciting drugs and new techniques emerging from clinical...

The 22nd EURETINA Congress may be over, but delegates are reminded that EURETINA offers a variety of year-round resources for all your educational needs. Much of this educational content is free to access on the EURETINA website and includes a wide range of podcasts, case studies and articles covering a...

An innovative technique to rescue a black nucleus after failed cataract surgery and the utility of using subretinal lavage in persistent subretinal fluid after retinal detachment repair were among some of the vitreoretinal surgical techniques showcased in the 2022 EURETINA Video Awards, with the very high standard of entries this...

The latest data from the ongoing PERCEIVE study seems to be consistent with the findings of clinical trials of voretigene neparvovec (VN), the first approved ocular gene therapy for patients with RPE65-mediated inherited retinal dystrophy and sufficient viable retinal cells. “Based on this year 2 interim analysis, the PERCEIVE study...

A host of exciting data and potentially ground-breaking results which could make a real impact on clinical care for a wide range of retinal diseases were featured at the Late Breaking News session at EURETINA. Global Survey on Management of DME and DR Chaired by Ramin Tadayoni, Jose García Arumí...

Professor Hiroko Terasaki will deliver the Kreissig Award Lecture in Hall 1 (Level 2) at 12:30 on Saturday 3 September 2022. Lecture highlights key questions about retinal mobility and plasticity. The ways in which recent advances in imaging technologies have helped to enhance our understanding of fundamental questions concerning retinal...

A celebration of global ophthalmology  The 5th World Retina Day taking place on September 3 celebrates the scientific exchange of knowledge between retinal specialists from all corners of the globe. “EURETINA is delighted to be able to shine a spotlight on retina developments across the globe. In association with 25...

Catherine Creuzot-Garcher MD, PhD, FEBO will deliver the Gisbert Richard Lecture in Hall 1 (Level 2) at 13:00 on Saturday 3 September 2022.  The principal outcomes and complications of macular surgery is the vast theme of the Gisbert Richard Lecture to be delivered by Catherine Creuzot-Garcher MD, PhD, FEBO at...

Ophthalmologica looks to the next phase of growth Professor Martin Zinkernagel assumed the role of Editor-in-Chief of Ophthalmologica, the official journal of EURETINA, earlier this year. In this interview, he outlines his vision for the journal in the coming years. Has Ophthalmologica achieved its aims in a crowded market for...

Launched as part of EURETINA’s Roadmap 2025 development plan, the Women in Retina (WiR) programme strives to nurture diversity by giving all genders equal opportunity at all levels in the field of retina. In ophthalmology the role played by women is immense with more than 50% of ophthalmologists being female....

Data registries can be a rich resource of real-world evidence (RWE) to help guide clinical decisions in retinal disease and have become increasingly utilised in recent years. At a special EURETINA symposium entitled “Real-World Evidence (RWE) Registries”, delegates heard how different national and international registries are helping to answer key...

Although silicone oil has been successfully used by retina surgeons as a tamponading agent for decades, its use can result in a range of complications including keratopathy, glaucoma, hypotony and iritis, among others. Surgical pearls and various strategies to deal with some of these tricky scenarios were outlined in a...

Patients with inherited retinal diseases (IRDs) do not have equitable access to best practice genetic testing and counselling services, according to the results of a global survey presented at the 22nd EURETINA Congress. “Greater awareness and training is needed among eye care professionals about inherited retinal degenerations, and the benefits...

The EURETINA session on imaging provided a timely update on how modern imaging modalities in the field of retina have greatly enhanced our understanding of common ocular pathologies including diabetic retinopathy (DR), age-related macular degeneration (AMD), central serous chorioretinopathy (CSCR), and many rare retinal diseases which were poorly understood before....

Retinal specialists and researchers from across the globe descend on Hamburg for the the 22nd Annual Congress of EURETINA. As one of Germany’s most vibrant port cities, Hamburg provides the ideal backdrop to this year’s gathering of clinicians and surgeons interested in the research and treatment of retinal and macular...

Methods to improve therapeutic efficacy, enhance patient comfort and compliance and reduce side effects in the treatment of age-related macular degeneration were among the topics highlighted in the opening EURETINA session on AMD. Chaired by Frank Holz and Anat Loewenstein, the symposium provided a broad overview of recent innovations in...

Dr. Enrico Borrelli will deliver the Ophthalmologica Lecture in Hall 4 (Level 0) at 11:00 on Friday 2 September 2022.  Expanding the frontiers of retinal imaging The rich potential of multimodal imaging to shed light on poorly understood anatomical features and disease mechanisms in age-related macular degeneration and other retinal...

The Young Retina Specialists (YOURS) Day has become a central feature of the EURETINA Congress in recent years, offering an original mix of high-quality science, education and entertainment. This year’s programme in Hamburg aims to continue that proud tradition and celebrate the return of in-person meetings with a rich and...

Survey participants will be entered into a raffle to receive a free Delegate registration for the EURETINA 2023 congress in Amsterdam and will receive a summary report before it is published. The fifth annual EURETINA Clinical Survey is being launched at the 2022 meeting in Hamburg. This survey builds upon...

Necessity is the mother of invention and the true test of any surgeon is when things don’t go according to plan. Staying calm, finding creative solutions to complex problems and delving deep in the surgical bag of tricks to rescue difficult situations – these were the key virtues on show...

Hamburg highlights If you have some time away from the Congress for a bit of sightseeing, we’ve got you covered with this quick guide to Hamburg’s main tourist attractions. The Rathaus (City Hall) is Hamburg’s seat of government but also a beautiful neo-renaissance building with impressive architecture including a lavish...

EURETINA Lecture to highlight challenges in diabetic retinopathy care Although the diagnosis and treatment of diabetic retinopathy (DR) has improved greatly over the past decade, many challenges remain in limiting visual loss in global populations where the incidence of diabetes continues to rise at alarming rates. In her EURETINA Medal...

A helping hand Initial head-to-head meeting of EURETINA mentors and mentees to take place in Hamburg Officially launched last year, the EURETINA mentorship programme is now hitting its stride with the Hamburg Congress providing a welcome opportunity for the first face-to-face meeting between the six designated retinal specialists and their...

Greening the EURETINA Congress As the EURETINA Congress returns as a live, face-to-face event, the importance of reducing waste and limiting the environmental impact of such a major event has not been forgotten in the post-COVID era. The EURETINA Board is committed to placing environmental sustainability at the very heart...