Moorfields Retinal Masterclass

 

It is our pleasure to announce the first Moorfields Retinal Masterclass, a gathering of 100 elite professionals from the UAE and the GCC region. The Masterclass will take place on 10-11 December 2009 at the Imperial College London Diabetes Center in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and is part of the commitment of Moorfields Eye Hospital to conduct research, teaching, and the treatment of eye conditions in the Middle East.

It will include four scientific sessions (see outline programme), which will cover many of the most topical and controversial subjects in retina. CME points will be provided.

The Faculty includes:
Prof. Alan Bird, Emeritus Professor of Medical Ophthalmology, Honorary Consultant Moorfields Eye Hospital
Dr. Bill Aylward, Medical Director, Moorfields Eye Hospital, London
Dr. Alistair Laidlaw, Head of Vitreoretinal Department, St Thomas Hospital, London
Dr. Chris Canning, Medical Director, Moorfields Eye Hospital Dubai.

Click here to download short biographies from our speakers.

If you are a retinal specialist or an ophthalmologist and are interested in attending the two day Masterclass,
please register here.

Outline Program

Date	Time	Event
Thursday 10 December 2009	3.00pm - 4.00pm	Registration and coffee
	4.00pm - 4.15pm	Introduction
	4.15pm - 5.45pm	Management of Retinal Detachment: Buckle vs. Vitrectomy
	5.45pm - 6.30pm	VEGF-indications: Avasin or Lucentis
	6.30pm - 7.15pm	Genetics
	7.30pm - 8.00pm	Pre-dinner at the Armed Forces Officers Club
	8.00pm	Dinner at the Armed Forces Officers Club
Friday 11 December 2009	8.30am - 9.00am	Registration and coffee
	9.00am - 9.45am	Debate: Gauge of Instruments
	9.45am - 10.30am	Autofluorescence
	10.30am - 11.00am	Coffee/Tea/Refreshments
	11.00am - 12.30pm	Diabetes
	12.30pm - 2.00pm	Prayers and lunch
	2.00pm - 3.00pm	VR perspectives on Cataract Surgery
	3.00pm - 3.45pm	Lattice Management
	3.45pm - 4.30pm	Unusual Cases

Location

To download location map click here

If you have any further questions please contact maha.aboughali@moorfields.ae