38^th European Ophthalmology Congress

Welcome Message

We are elated to invite you to the 38^th European Ophthalmology Congress which is going to be held in every one’s dream destination London, UK.

Join many of the ophthalmologists, optometrists, eye surgeons, eye care specialists, physicians, radiologists, medical imaging specialists, clinical researchers & scientists, professors, ophthalmology equipment companies, medical practitioners, diagnostic instruments in optometry and all the professionals from various multispecialty areas as they come together to share, partake research ideas, explore new collaborative, build career beginnings and witness the finest of the ophthalmology research community has to offer.

Why do attendees come to Ophthalmology Conferences year after year through their professions? There are so many reasons. Here are the top few:

• Get the latest updates in technology and management of ophthalmology.
• Direct interaction with our industry colleagues from around the world.
• Play a role in mentoring the afterward generation of physician-scientists and academic leaders.
• Bring home the latest up-to-dates on emerging technologies, clinical applications and practical solutions.
• Estimate which products will be best for your organization as lots of exhibitors showcase their products and services.

Session

Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology is a surgical subspecialty within medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders and it deal both primary and specialty eye care that encompasses many different subspecialties, including: strabismus/pediatric ophthalmology, glaucoma, neuro-ophthalmology, retina/uveitis, anterior segment/cornea, oculoplastic/orbit, and ocular here we mentioned few of them.

• Open angle glaucoma
• Angle-closure glaucoma
• Laser trabeculoplasty
• Trabeculectomy
• Viscocanolostomy
• Surgical implants for glaucoma

Glaucoma: A Vision Loss

Glaucoma is a chronic, progressive, degenerative disorder of the optic nerve that produces characteristic visual field damage. Glaucoma is the second cause of blindness, and importantly it is irreversible. Any group of related eye disorders characterized by increased pressure within the eye which impairs the vision and may slowly cause eye damage and total loss of vision. In many cases glaucoma may be asymptomatic, meaning it shows no symptoms half of those living with glaucoma are unware that they are affected.

• Bulging eyes
• Open angle glaucoma
• Angle-closure glaucoma
• Laser trabeculoplasty
• Trabeculectomy
• Viscocanolostomy
• Surgical implants for glaucoma

Retina and Retina Detachement

The retina is the layer of specialized nerve tissue lining the back of the eye that allows you to see. The retina is very loosely attached to the back of the eye and in some cases, it may become detached. When the retina detaches, it is lifted from its normal position by fluid that accumulates between the retina and the eye wall. A detached retina is disconnected from its oxygen and nutrition supply. A hole or tear in the retina causes a retinal detachment. The presence of this hole or tear allows fluid to get underneath the retina and displace it from its nutrition source. Retinal detachments can develop at any age but tend to occur more commonly in the elderly. Retinal detachments usually occur around the time that the vitreous separates from the retina (PVD). Most PVDs causes no long-term damage to the eye, but in some individuals, they result in retinal tears that can then lead to a retinal detachment.

• Bulging eyes
• Cataracts
• CMV retinitis
• Colour blindness
• Crossed eyes (strabismus)
• Diabetic macular edema
• Retinal detachment
• Colour vision defects

Cornea Disorders and Treatments

The cornea is the outermost clear, transparent integral layer located in the front of the iris and pupil. It is responsible for the involuntary eyelids reflex and helps to focus the light on the retina.  Any change in the cornea layer consistency causes altered vision. With a decrease in transparency of this layer, blurred vision can occur.

COMMON SYMPTOMS OF CORNEAL DISEASES:

• Pain in the eye
• Swelling
• Distortion of visual image
• Tearing
• Redness
• Blurred vision
• Sensitivity to light
• Corneal scarring
• Decreased sharpness of vision

Treatments might include medications, laser treatment, or surgery, depending on the condition. Infections are treated with medicated eyedrops (antibiotics, antivirals, and antiparasitics) and, in some cases, oral medication. Herpetic stromal keratitis is a recurring swelling that develops after a herpes eye infection and is managed with anti-inflammatory steroid eye drops.

An abrasion might require temporary patching or a bandage contact lens, depending on the cause and extent of the injury.

Ocular Oncology

Ocular oncology is the branch of medicine dealing with tumours relating to the eye and its adnexa. Eye cancer can affect all parts of the eye. Eye neoplasms are benign or malignant (cancerous) tumours that occur in or around the eye. Eye cancer is rare in comparison to other cancerous tumours. Benign tumours may also be called dermoid cysts. Malignant tumours may be either rhabdomyosarcoma or retinoblastoma, and can be primary, starting within the eye, or secondary (metastatic), spreading to the eye from another organ.  Most eye tumours are metastatic— usually starting in the breast, lung, bowel or prostate.

Two types of primary tumors develop within the eye itself
Retinoblastoma in children
Ocular melanoma in adults.

Retinoblastoma: Retinoblastoma is a cancer of the eye that begins in the retina, the eye’s light-sensitive tissue. It is a rare form of cancer, though the most common eye cancer that affects children under five years of age.

Ocular Melanoma: Ocular melanoma is a rare form of cancer that occurs in the pigment producing cells of your eyes. Ocular melanomas usually develop in the middle of the three layers of your eye, called the uvea. In rare cases, the melanoma can also develop on the conjunctiva.

When tumors develop inside and around the eye, a specialized team of doctors— including ophthalmologists, oncologists, radiation specialists, and surgeons are called upon to provide the best possible care for preservation of life, vision, and cosmetic appearance.

Pediatric Ophthalmology

Pediatric ophthalmology is a branch of ophthalmology that focuses on treating children’s vision problems and eye illnesses. Childhood is a crucial time for proper eye care because many visual issues arise as the eyes develop and could impact the child’s future development.

Strabismus, Pediatric cataracts, Epiphora, Blocked tear ducts, Amblyopia these are treated by Pediatric Ophthalmologists

Here the signs that we have to concentrate

• The pupil contains a white or yellow substance (lack of red reflex)
• Squinting
• Eyes jerking back and forth uncontrollably
• Continuous watery eyes
• Frequent rubbing of the eyes
• Crust or pus in the eyes
• Cross-eyed disorder
• Bulging eyes or drooping eyelids
• Persistent redness
• Frequent facial turning or head tilting

Dry Eye & Low Vision

Dry eye disease (also known as dry eye syndrome) is a common condition that can affect your quality of life. Dry eyes can make your eyes feel sore and gritty and make your vision blurry. If you have dry eye disease, your eyes my feel sensitive to light, they may sting or burn, or look red. Your eyelids may be sticky when you wake up. Sometimes dry eye disease can cause excess tearing. You might also have blepharitis (inflamed eyelids). You may feel a sensation of something in your eye and you may have difficulty wearing contact lenses. Your tear film is made up of 3 layers: fatty oils, watery tears and mucus. When your tears are working normally these 3 components keep your eyes smoothly lubricated. If you have a problem with 1 of these 3 layers you may develop dry eye disease.

Key facts:

• Dry eyes can occur when your tears don’t properly lubricate your eyes, making them sore and gritty and your vision blurry.
• Your tears are made up of three layers: fatty oils, watery tears and mucus. If you have a problem with one of these three layers you may develop dry eye disease.
• There are things you can do at home to provide relief, but sometimes you will need to see a doctor for treatment.

Low vision is a permanent loss of vision that cannot be improved with eyeglasses, contact lenses, medicine, or surgery. It makes everyday tasks more challenging. It can be shocking and depressing to learn you have low vision, but there are things you can do to cope with it.

Neuro-Ophthalmology

Neuro-ophthalmology is an ophthalmic subspecialty that merges the fields of ophthalmology and neurology. This super speciality field deals with neurological problems associated with the eyes and also deal with the nervous system’s many complex diseases that affect vision, eye alignment, and many optic nerve disorders. They have a unique ability to diagnose and evaluate patients from medical, ophthalmic, and neurologic standpoints to treat neuro-ophthalmologic disorders.

Signs and symptoms that indicate a neuro-ophthalmological issue includes:

• Visual hallucinations
• A sudden decrease in vision
• Double vision (diplopia)
• Squints
• Defects in visual fields
• Headaches
• Difficulty in seeing lights
• Colour vision impairment
• Pupillary abnormalities

Ophthalmology Surgery

Ophthalmology surgery is also known as ocular surgery. Ophthalmologic surgery is a surgical procedure performed on the eye or any part of the eye. Surgery on the eye is routinely performed to repair retinal defects, remove cataracts or cancer, or to repair eye muscles. The most common purpose of ophthalmologic surgery is to restore or improve vision.

• Orbital decompression surgery
• Tear duct surgery
• Refractive surgery
• Vision correction surgery
• Retinal replacement surgery
• Retinal detachment surgery
• Cataract surgery
• Plastic surgery
• Glaucoma surgery

Diabetic Retinopathy

Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) is the leading cause of vision deterioration and blindness across the globe. It is a complication of diabetes affecting the eyes. Among the almost 300 million people who have diabetes, about one-third of them develop DR. Read on to find out what diabetic retinopathy is, its risks and symptoms, whether it is reversible, and how to live with this disease.

• Blurring vision (or sudden switches from clear to indistinct vision);
• Seeing dark spots;
• Difficulty distinguishing colors;
• Poor night vision;
• Partial or full loss of vision

Diagnostic & Therapeutic Instruments used in Optometry and Ophthalmology

Diagnostic and therapeutic equipment help in diagnosing a disease and in treating it. Ophthalmic instruments are prototyped to prevent eye damage, injuries. A modern-day optometric practice use cutting-edge techniques, delivers the best quality service and provide customer satisfaction.

• Tonometer and types
• Phoropter
• Ophthalmoscope
• Ophthalmic refraction unit
• Keratometer
• A-scan biometer

Ophthalmic Genetics and Gene Therapy

Gene therapy is an exploratory technique that employs genes to treat or prevent diseases. In near future, this technique may include a doctor replacing the mutated gene with a healthy copy of the gene to the patient in order to cure the abnormalities instead of surgery or drugs. Ophthalmic genetics is a branch of ophthalmology which refers to the field where the genetic background of disease is researched. Liber Congenital Amaris (LCA) is a hereditary genetic disease that causes childhood blindness. Scientists and doctors have treated this disease with the help of gene therapy.

• Genetics of myopia development
• Gene therapy
• Usher syndrome
• Familial exudative vitreal retinopathy
• Retinoblastoma
• Leber hereditary optic neuropathy (LHON)
• Optic atrophy

Refractive Errors in Children

Refractive mistakes are only one potential reason for obscured vision, so it is critical for your kid to have an examination immediately in the event that they are encountering side effects.

The most well-known refractive mistakes in youngsters are:

• Myopia (otherwise called near-sightedness)
• Hyperopia (additionally called farsightedness)
• Astigmatism (contorted vision)

It is conceivable to have at least two kinds of refractive mistake in the meantime.

Near-sightedness: A near-sighted eye is longer than ordinary or has a cornea that is excessively steep, with the goal that the light beams center before the retina. Close protests look clear, however removed items seem obscured.

Hyperopia: A hyperopic eye is shorter than typical. Light from close protests can't center obviously around the retina. The words on a page will appear to be hazy, or it will be hard to see all around ok to do quit for the day, such as threading a needle.

Astigmatism: Astigmatism contorts or obscures vision for both close and far items. It's relatively similar to investigating a fun house reflects in which you show up excessively tall, too wide or too thin. A typical cornea is round and smooth, similar to a ball. It is conceivable to have astigmatism in blend with near-sightedness or hyperopia.

• Myopia
• Hyperopia
• Astigmatism

Strabismus

Strabismus is a failure of the two eyes to maintain proper alignment and work together as a team. One eye turns inwards, upwards, downwards, or outwards, while the other one focuses at one spot. This typically happens as a result of the muscles that management the movement of the attention and therefore the protective folds, the extra ocular muscles, aren’t operating along.

• Hypertropia
• Hypertropiais
• Esotropia
• Exotropia

Uveitis

Uveitis could be a form of inflammation to the center layer of the attention (uvea), structure typically contains the iris, membrane and choroid coat. The causes of uveitis area unit of various varieties starting from a straightforward microorganism Infection to severe eye injury, studies show that the presence of inflammatory disease, AIDS, skin condition will increase the probabilities of uveitis. During this the inner a part of the attention turns to red in color, thanks to this pain, blurred vision and picture sensitivity happens. Prompt use of anti-bacterial will treat the condition otherwise their area unit high probabilities that it should cause eye disease, cataract etc..,

• Anterior uveitis
• Intermediate uveitis
• Posterior uveitis
• Panuveitis

Optical Imaging and Sensing

Optical Imaging is the method in which light is being used to get the investigational imaging of the medical operations. Basically, optical imaging is of two types which are diffusive Imaging systems and ballistic imaging system. Some of the main examples are scanning laser ophthalmoscopy, optical coherence tomography, optical microscopy and endoscopy, spectroscopy.

• Imaging in biology and medicine
• Digital optics for immersive displays
• Unconventional optical imaging
• Optical micro and nano metrology
• Optical sensing and detection

Optical Technologies and Laser Science in Ophthalmology

Light, like radio, consists of electromagnetic waves. The major difference between the two is that light waves are much shorter than radio waves. The use of electromagnetic waves for long-distance communications was the beginning of an industry known first as wireless and later as radio. This industry was the foundation for electronics, which brought the world so many fascinating technologies. The word LASER stands for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation. A laser is a device that emits a concentrated beam of photons, which are the basic units of electromagnetic radiation.

• Digital optics for immersive displays
• Unconventional optical imaging
• Optical micro and nano metrology
• Optical sensing and detection
• Optical metrology
• Laser technology
• Biophotonics
• Optical fiber technology
• Electromagnetic waves
• Technical optics and automotive lighting

Conjunctivitis

Conjunctivitis, or pink eye, is an irritation or inflammation of the conjunctiva, which covers the white part of the eyeball. It can be caused by allergies or a bacterial or viral infection. Conjunctivitis can be extremely contagious and is spread by contact with eye secretions from someone who is infected.

Symptoms include redness, itching and tearing of the eyes. It can also lead to discharge or crusting around the eyes. It's important to stop wearing contact lenses whilst affected by conjunctivitis. It often resolves on its own, but treatment can speed the recovery process. Allergic conjunctivitis can be treated with antihistamines. Bacterial conjunctivitis can be treated with antibiotic eye drops.

• By skin-to-skin contact
• By touching a contaminated surface

Related conference & Societies

Related Conferences:  Ophthalmology Conferences | Vision Conferences | Eye Conferences 2023 | Global Ophthalmology Meetings | Optometry Conferences | Glaucoma conferences | Ophthalmologists Conferences | Clinical Ophthalmology Conferences | Vision Science Conferences | Vision Congress

Related Societies:

USA: American Society of Retina Specialists, Retinal American Academy of Ophthalmology, Optometric Retina Society, Pan America Glaucoma Society, American Glaucoma Society

Europe: European Society of retina Specialists, European Vitroretinal Society, European Glaucoma Society, European Society of cataract and refractive surgeons, European Mucosal Immunology Group

Asia Pacific: Japanese society of Cataract and refractive Surgeons, Asia Pacific Vitro retinal Societies, Asia Cornea Society, Afro-Asian Council of Ophthalmology , Asian Angle-Closure Glaucoma Club

Market Analysis

Market Analysis for Euro-Ophthalmology 2024

The global ophthalmology market is expected to gain market growth in the forecast period of 2023 to 2030. Data Bridge Market Research analyses that the market is growing with a CAGR of 6.4% in the forecast period of 2024 to 2030 and is expected to reach USD 84,655.95 million by 2030, from USD 51,459.32 million in 2022

Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine that deals with the anatomy, physiology, treatment and surgery of the visual pathways of the eye, including surrounding areas and the visual aspects of the brain. Ophthalmic devices are medical equipment designed for surgery, diagnosis, and vision correction.

The devices gained increased importance and adoption due to the high prevalence of several ophthalmic diseases, such as glaucoma, cataract, and other vision-related issues. Ophthalmic drugs are medications that are specially designed and administered for the treatment of various eye-related disorders, including colour blindness, diabetic macular edema, cytomegalovirus (CMV), and age-related macular degeneration (AMD).