Latest news from Euretina 2023
Speakers’ corner proving big hit with attendees
Delegates attending Saturday afternoon’s Speakers’ Corner session on imaging heard colleagues describe interesting cases and findings from prospective and retrospective clinical studies evaluating the performance of different imaging platforms for
ePoster winner: When oil strikes the macula
A study detailing the pros and cons of using silicone oil as a long-term tamponade agent after complex retinal surgery was the winner of the inaugural August Deutman prize for
RETINAWS: When the going gets tough, the tough get going
Delegates filling the Auditorium on Saturday morning for the RETINAWS video course were rewarded with a valuable learning experience as top surgeons from around the world presented and discussed video
Free Paper Winner: PULSAR trial shows efficacy of aflibercept 8 mg in wet AMD
The PULSAR trial in wet age-related macular degeneration demonstrated that aflibercept 8 mg administered every 12 or 16 weeks is noninferior in vision gains compared with aflibercept 2 mg every
Specialists delve deep to unravel retinal mysteries
Everybody loves a good detective mystery and retinal specialists are no exception. At the Medical Retina Mystery Cases session, the assembled audience was presented with a wide variety of puzzling
EVER Symposium: Defusing the ticking timebomb of high myopia
If current trends continue, one out of every two people on the planet will be myopic by the year 2050. Even more worryingly, a significant proportion of these will be
Charting EURETINA’s future: collaboration, standards, and cutting-edge research
Prof. Ramin Tadayoni, the incoming President of EURETINA, discusses the challenges and opportunities facing the Society over the next few years To what do you attribute the phenomenal growth of
AI, clinical trials & diabetic eye disease all on the menu at Imaging session
Speakers at the Euretina session on imaging reviewed applications for a variety of retinal diseases. Leading off the programme, Dr Pearse Keane (UK) discussed the application of artificial intelligence (AI)
Euretina reiterates support at Ukraine Symposium
Presentations by Ukrainian retina specialists speaking at the Ukraine Support Symposium on Friday afternoon described the devastating eye injuries suffered by Ukrainian soldiers and civilians in the ongoing war with
Opening Ceremony kicks off 23rd Euretina Congress
There are 8,000 registered attendees for the 23rd Euretina Congress in Amsterdam, also marking a return to the level of in-person attendance last seen in 2019. At the beginning of
Vitreoretinal Surgery: Seeking the ground truth; evidence-based medicine approaches in retinal detachment and macular holes
A huge number of Euretina Congress delegates filled the Grand Auditorium to hear speakers at the first Euretina Session of the meeting. The session focused on vitreoretinal surgery and specifically
Debate Corner: A space for ideas and open conversation
‘Debate Corner’ was introduced as a new feature of the Euretina Congress at the 2023 meeting. Based on the large standing room only crowd in attendance at the first of
136th Retinal Detachment Teaching Course: an enduring institution rolls on
Mix of formats engage attendees and enhance learning in the 136th Retinal Detachment Teaching Course EURETINA delegates who attended the Retinal Detachment Teaching Course represent participants in the 136th iteration
Investment firm representatives at EIS provide positive outlook and constructive advice for innovators
Retina specialists who have innovative ideas for new therapies and devices heard encouraging words from panellists participating in the “Investing in Retina” session at the EURETINA Innovation Spotlight. Representing European-
EURETINA Innovation Spotlight (EIS) kicks off with a focus on intensive innovation in treatment modalities
Evidence of burgeoning research to develop new medical therapeutics for retinal diseases was strong at the EURETINA Innovation Spotlight (EIS) where two 75-minute sessions were devoted to innovation in medical
Inaugural EURETINA Innovation Spotlight (EIS) lauded as a huge success
The Inaugural EURETINA Innovation Spotlight (EIS) held on October 4th, 2023 brought together the stakeholders involved in the development of the next generation innovative retinal therapies and diagnostics. In launching
Sixth Annual EURETINA Clinical Trends Survey Underway: Your Participation is Essential!
Survey participants will be entered into a raffle to receive a free Delegate registration for the EURETINA 2024 Congress in Barcelona and will receive a summary report before it is
Gisbert Richard Lecture Preview: OCT at the Point of Care – A Surgeon’s Perspective
Gisbert Richard lecturer describes her 20+ year collaboration with engineering, computer science, and clinical colleagues and their ongoing journey to improve eye care through innovations in handheld and intraoperative OCT
Focus on sustainability continues to shape Congress planning and recommendations
In his initial message inviting colleagues to the 23rd Euretina Congress in Amsterdam, Euretina President Alistair Laidlaw said, “Sustainability will once again be at the core of our conference organisation
Kreissig Lecture to highlight potential of VR surgery for managing uveitis
In the 2023 Kreissig Lecture, Professor Shwu-Jiuan Sheu MD, will outline the potential advantages and pitfalls of employing vitreretinal surgery as a management strategy for uveitis. In this interview, she
YOURS courses provide opportunity to jumpstart preparation for 2024 FEBOS-R exam
A group of 69 applicants seeking to become the first recipients of the FEBOS-R completed the examination process on Wednesday 4th of October, the day before the start of the
Ophthalmologica Lecture Preview: Beyond Atrophy – Investigating the Leading Disease Front
Ophthalmologica Award lecturer reviews the challenges faced in demonstrating the efficacy of investigational treatments for atrophic retinal diseases and possible solutions Geographic atrophy (GA) secondary to age-related macular degeneration (AMD),
EURETINA Lecture Preview: OncoVR – A new subspecialty?
EURETINA Lecture to highlight the unique knowledge and skills carried by oncoVR surgeons and their contributions for improving the care of patients with intraocular tumours Vitreoretinal surgery has an essential