Philippine Glaucoma Society Scientific Lectures, Meetings and Courses Organized in 2015:
Philippine Academy of Ophthalmology Annual Meeting, EDSA Shangri-La Hotel, Manila, Philippines
A. GLAUCOMA SYMPOSIUM 1; December 3, 2015
- Title: More Glaucoma Surgery Options
- Topics and Participants:
- Chair: Norman M Aquino MD; Co-chair: Maria Zita Zagala-Meriales MD
- Femtosecond cataract surgery in the glaucoma patient, Robert J. Noecker MD
- Micropulse trans-scleral diode laser cyclophotocoagulation, Robert J. Noecker MD
- A new ab-interno procedure to perform trabeculotomy/canaloplasty, Mark Latina MD
- The Use of Dry Amniotic Membrane in Glaucoma Surgery, Mark Latina MD
- Glaucoma drainage devices – The local experience Tips and Tricks, Edgar U. Leuenberger MD
- Glaucoma drainage devices in the Uveitic patient, Joseph Anthony Tumbocon MD
- Novel techniques for glaucoma drainage device placement, Robert J. Noecker MD
B. GLAUCOMA SYMPOSIUM 2; December 3, 2015
- Title: More Treatment and Diagnostic Options
- Topics and Participants:
- Chair: Alexander Joseph L. Reyes, MD; Co-chair: Cynthia Verzosa, MD
- The ISGEO classification of angle closure, Ma. Catherina Coronel-Nasol MD
- The PACG spectrum: diagnostic and management case discussion, Presenter: Stelson Sia MD; Panelists:
Mark Latina MD, Robert J. Noecker MD, Patricia Khu MD
- New directions in addressing compliance in glaucoma treatment, Maria Hannah Pia U. de Guzman MD
- Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT) – 14 years of experience: Basic Science and Clinical Review, Mark Latina MD
- The cost benefit analysis of utilizing selective laser trabeculoplasty in the Philippines, Jose Maria D. Martinez MD
- The cost benefit analysis of utilizing selective laser trabeculoplasty in the United States, Robert J. Noecker MD
- Finer points in assessing the SD-OCT in glaucoma, Robert J. Noecker MD
C. PLENARY SESSION (Glaucoma Talks); December 3, 2015
- Topics and Participants:
- Microinvasive glaucoma surgery. Robert J. Noecker MD
- SLT as primary glaucoma therapy, Mark Latina, MD
D. GLAUCOMA INSTRUCTIONAL COURSE; December 4, 2015
- Title: Optimizing Trabeculectomy Outcomes
- Topics and Participants:
- Chair: Maria Hannah Pia U. de Guzman, MD; Co-chair: Raquel J Quino MD
- Pre-operative assessment and proper instrumentation, Pamela C. Allarey MD
- Conjunctival flap dissection and closure, Edgar U. Leuenberger MD
- Scleral flap dissection, sclerostomy, and scleral sutures, Benjamin M. Abela,Jr. MD
- Antimetabolite application – what and how?, Maria Imelda Y. Veloso MD
- Dealing with early and late post trabeculectomy complications, Rainier A. Covar MD
- Bleb needling – How it is done and how it works, Jesus Altuna MD
World Glaucoma Congress, Hongkong Convention and Exhibition Center
- Title: Philippine Glaucoma Society Symposium, June 6, 2015
- Topics and Participants:
- Chair: Norman Aquino MD; Co-Chair: Joseph Anthony Tumbocon MD
- Introduction; Norman Aquino MD
- Local overview of the problem of glaucoma; Rainier Covar MD
- Types of glaucoma seen in tertiary hospitals; Nilo Vincent Florcruz MD
- Judicious use of diagnostic instruments; John Mark de Leon MD
- Monitoring for progression; Joseph Anthony Tumbocon MD
- Phacomorphic and phacolytic glaucoma surgical videos; Rainier Covar MD
- Goniosynechiolysis in angle closure surgical videos; Rainier Covar MD
- Bleb revision surgical videos; Joseph Anthony Tumbocon MD
- Tubes in tight places surgical videos; Joseph Anthony Tumbocon MD
Philippine Academy of Ophthalmology Midyear Meeting, Radisson Blu Hotel, Cebu, Philippines
- Title: Glaucoma symposium: Understanding and managing IOP elevation in uveitis, May 16, 2015.
- Topics and Speakers:
- Chair: Manuel Delfin Jr, MD; Co-chair: Ma. Margarita Lat-Luna MD
- Uveitic conditions with IOP rise/glaucoma; Cesar Perez MD
- Steroid induced IOP rise/glaucoma and experience with newer steroids; Manuel Delfin, Jr. MD
- Trab versus Tube in medically uncontrolled uveitic glaucoma/ocular hypertension; Joseph Anthony Tumbocon MD
- The challenge of monitoring progression in uveitic patients with IOP rise/glaucoma; Ma. Margarita Lat-Luna MD
Philippine Academy of Ophthalmology Lifelong Educational Programs
- April 21, 2015 at The Medical City, Pasig: Pamela Allarey MD
- July 4, 2015 at Harvest Hotel, Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija: Ma. Catherine Coronel-Nasol MD