Eye experts exchange experience in Kuwait

Doctors from across Europe, particularly Belgium, exchanged their experiences and discussed latest techniques at New Mowasat Hospital’s first international Ophthalmology Symposium held yesterday at the Missoni Hotel. In his opening speech, Dr Eduard Lotz, New Mowasat’s Hospital Director, emphasized the hospital’s pioneer role in organizing and hosting significant international medical conferences. “The international ophthalmology symposium organized by New Mowasat Hospital provides a forum where the Kuwaiti ophthalmology community can learn about the latest technological advances, exchange knowledge, experiences and techniques in the field. All the participants are well-known doctors from the field,” he said. The New Mowasat Hospital plays a key role in raising the quality of services. “Since its establishment almost 50 years ago, Mowasat has continuously taken the initiative in promoting quality in healthcare, as evidenced by its accreditation from the Accreditation Canada International (ACI) and the Joint Commission International (JCI).  The International Ophthalmology Symposium is yet another example of New Mowasat’s commitment to being a leader in Kuwait’s healthcare sector,” stated Dr Lotz. Dr Lotz thanked the symposium directors and organizing committee for their consistent dedication to ensuring the success of this event, and wished everyone a rewarding experience throughout the symposium. Dr Ernesto Bali, Cataract and Vitreoretinal Surgeon and Head of Ophthalmology Department in CHIREC Belgium – one of the largest medical centers in Europe with which New Mowasat is now affiliated – directed the symposium. A wide range of prominent ophthalmologists and optometrists with different backgrounds from Belgium were provided an opportunity to meet and expand their views, experiences, talents, and achievements within their diverse medical communities. Dr Bali collaborated with Dr Mohamed Abd Al Naby, Dr Ghazi Al Hamdan and Dr Mohamed Wagih El-Deeb, consultant ophthalmologists in New Mowasat Hospital, to guarantee that the symposium broadened the perspectives of the medical community by building on the experiences, talents and accomplishments of physicians in the Ophthalmology specialty. Participating doctors made presentations on different topics including cornea, cataract, refractive surgery, oculoplasty, squint surgery, retina and others.     Dr Jean Assaf spoke about the phototherapeutic keratotomy, transparency diseases and dystrophies, anterior cornea irregularities, PTK surgery procedure, PTK recurrent erosion, PTK surgery procedure, side effects etc.  Dr M.W.El Deeb spoke about ‘New Horizons in Refractive Surgery with AVEDRO Corneal Cross Linking’, Dr. J.C. Vryghem presented a paper on ‘Update on lamellar keratoplastry: DASEK and DALK, Dr J.C. Vryghem presented ‘Surgical options in the management of Keratoconus’, while Dr G. Al Hamdan presented the ‘Keraring principles and applications’. Cataract and Refractive Surgery: Dr J.Assaf also addressed a presentation on Phakic IOLs for high ametropia, and Multifocal IOL’s and cataract surgery. Dr J.C.Vryghem presented ‘Visual outcomes after implantation of a new trifocal diffractive IOL: PhysIOL Fine Vision, Dr M.Abd El Naby presented ‘Advanced Surface Ablations: Trans-PRK’. Oculoplasty and Squint Surgery: O.Van Daele presented ‘The correct examination in Squinting patient’, Dr J.Sellier presented ‘Additional loop suspension over Anteroposition or recession of the Inferior oblique muscle to resolve Vertical incomitence in V pattern strabismus, and Dr M.Rahali      presented ‘Update in blepharoplastic Surgery’. Retina:  Dr P.Lefebvre presented ‘Age related macular degeneration and intravitreal injections’, Dr F.Nerinckx presented ‘Diabetic retinopathy surgical treatment’, Dr P.Lefebvre presented ‘The diabetic eye, when to do laser, When to do intravitreal injections’, Dr F.Nerinckx presented ‘Vitreomacular traction syndrome Indication for surgery’, Dr M.Abul presented ’2 Ports pars plana vitrectomy for Vitreous hemorrhage’ Dr. E.Bali presented ‘Diagnosis and treatment of retinal detachment’ and Dr E.Bali presented ‘Managing of anterior segment complications.’ From : Kuwait times.