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SECOND ANNOUNCEMENT

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The European Society ofOphthalmology (SOE)have the pleasure of inviting you to the next SOECongress which will take place in Vienna, 6 -9 June 2015.An unsurpassed scientific programme with anoutstanding set of speakers, covering all topics ofophthalmology, is being designed in closecollaboration with many subspecialty societies fromboth sides of the Atlantic, ensuring state-of-the-artcontributions from the best experts from aroundthe globe. International renowned KeynoteLecturers will address pertinent issues and speciallyinvited speakers at subspecialty symposia willupdate on us on the current approaches to clinicalproblems. e Congress will be held at the AustrianConvention Centre (ACV) in Vienna. Located inthe centre of Europe, Vienna is easy to reach fromanywhere in the world. Termed the Capital ofMusic this vibrant international city is visited bymore than 5 million people every year. For fourdays in June 2015 we will again make Vienna thefocal point of European ophthalmology and weexpect nearly every tenth Europeanophthalmologist to attend the meeting. We hope that you will join us at the next SOECongress 2015 which will be a dynamic meetingwith exciting scientific and social interactions with

Ophthalmologists from allover the world.

Stefan SeregardPresident of the European Society of Ophthalmology

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COMMITTEESCommittees

Congress CommitteeStefan Seregard, SwedenPresidentomas Fenech, MaltaSecretary GeneralJan-Tjeerd de Faber, e NetherlandsTreasurerSusanne Binder, AustriaLocal Organiser

Scientific Programme CommitteeStefan Seregard, SwedenChairman and Educationomas Fenech, MaltaProgramme Co-ordination and Wet LabsNikolaos Bechrakis, AustriaOncology and PathologySusanne Binder, Austria RetinaJan-Tjeerd de Faber, e NetherlandsPaediatrics and StrabismusShlomo Dotan, IsraelNeuro-ophthalmologyIsabelle Hamilton-Bower, United KingdomAllied HealthChristoph Hintschich, GermanyOculoplasticsGraham Holder, United KingdomElectrophysiologyFriedrich Kruse, GermanyCornea and External EyeJanet Marsden, United KingdomAllied HealthCarlos Pavésio, United KingdomUveitisMarie-José Tassignon, BelgiumCataract and ReactiveCarlo Enrico Traverso, ItalyGlaucoma

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Scientific Programmee preparation of the Scientific Programme for the SOE2015 Congress is at an advanced stage and includessymposia covering all aspects of ophthalmology,Instructional Courses, Free Papers, Electronic PosterSessions, Wet Labs and the always popular Programme forAllied Health. It is now a tradition for the EUPO coursefor Residents to take place during the first two days of theSOE Congress. In 2015 the EUPO course will focus onUveitis and Glaucoma.

Keynote SpeakersEach day of the Congress, a Keynote Lecture will bedelivered by a leading world authority on specific topics.We are proud that Doctors Joseph Demer, Neil Miller,Anja Tuulonen and Masayo Takahashi have accepted ourinvitation to come to Vienna as the SOE 2015 KeynoteLecturers.

Joseph L. Demer MD PhD Paediatrics and Strabismus

Joseph L. Demer, MD, PhD, is Chiefof Paediatric Ophthalmology andStrabismus in the Department ofOphthalmology, David GeffenSchool of Medicine at UCLA, and amember of the Neuroscience andBioengineering InterdepartmentalPrograms. He holds the Leonard Apt

Professor Professorship of Ophthalmology, and isProfessor of Neurology, Director of the Ocular MotilityClinical Laboratory, and chair of the EyeSTAR residency-PhD Training Program. Dr. Demer received his MD and PhD in BiomedicalEngineering from Johns Hopkins University in 1983. Dr.Demer is editor, editorial board member, or reviewer fornumerous publications in clinical and basic science. Forover 37 years, Dr. Demer has investigated ocular motility.In 2003, he received the Friedenwald Award from theAssociation for Research in Vision and Ophthalmologyand in 2004, an Achievement Award from the AlconResearch Institute for work on extraocular muscles andorbital connective tissues. Dr. Demer’s research has beensupported by the U.S. National Eye Institute since 1985.He has published over 230 peer reviewed papers and 40book chapters. His practice includes in paediatric andadult strabismus, nystagmus, consultative clinical magneticresonance imaging, and paediatric ophthalmology. He isan instrument-rated airplane pilot with 1500 flight hours.

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Scientific Programme continuedNeil R. Miller MD FACSNeuro-ophthalmology

Dr. Neil Miller attended HarvardUniversity, graduating Magna cumLaude. He then matriculated toJohns Hopkins Medical School.Aer finishing medical school, hetook an internship in medicine atJohns Hopkins, followed by anophthalmology residency at the

Wilmer Eye Institute and a fellowship in neuro-ophthalmology at the University of California, SanFrancisco, with Dr. William F. Hoyt.Dr. Miller is currently Professor of Ophthalmology,Neurology, and Neurosurgery at the Johns HopkinsMedical Institutions, and also the Frank B. WalshProfessor of Neuro-Ophthalmology and head of theNeuro-Ophthalmology and Orbital Units of the WilmerInstitute.Dr. Miller was president of the North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society from 2000 to 2002 andChairman of the Executive Board from 2002 to 2004. Hehas been past president of the International Neuro-Ophthalmology Society on three occasions: in 1982,1992, and 2008. In 2009, he was given a lifetimeachievement award by the American Academy ofOphthalmology.Dr. Miller has authored or co-authored over 470 articles,89 chapters, and 11 books and has spoken at numerousmeetings around the world. Many of Dr. Miller’s previousFellows and residents hold faculty positions at majorinstitutions throughout the United States and around theworld.

Anja TuulonenGlaucoma

Professor Anja Tuulonen, M.D.,Ph.D. is the CEO of Tays EyeCentre, Tampere UniversityHospital, Finland. Prior to thisposition, she served as the ClinicHead and Professor in Departmentof Ophthalmology, and the Head ofthe Institute of Clinical Medicine,University of Oulu, Finland. Professor Tuulonencompleted her medical and residency training at theUniversity of Oulu, and conducted a post-doctoralResearch Fellowship at Tus NEMC, Boston, USA.Professor Tuulonen has activities in numerous societiesand organizations. Nationally, she is e.g. Permanent Expertin Ophthalmology of National Supervisory Authority forWelfare and Health, the Chair of the Finnish EMB Guideline for glaucoma, served as the President of the FinnishOphthalmological Society and member of several workinggroups of Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and theMinistry of Education in 2000-07 (access to care, researchfunding and evaluation of residency programs) whichprojects led into three legal acts and laws in Finland.Internationally, Professor Tuulonen has served e.g. as anexecutive board member, Treasurer and is currently theVice President of the European Glaucoma Society (EGS),current Treasurer of the Glaucoma Research Society, andan External Expert on Health for EU Expert Panel.Professor Tuulonen’s recent research interests includehealth services research, health economics, secondaryresearch (systematic reviews), in addition to glaucomadiagnostics and therapy from early on. Her engagement inmultiple national and international research collaborationhas been widely published and extensively presented tointernational audiences. She is dedicated to teaching andmentoring clinicians, researchers and health care leaders.Professor Tuulonen is also widely invited lecturer inleadership and quality improvement in health care andinvolved in numerous multidisciplinary leadershipprograms since 1994.

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Scientific Programme continuedMasayo Takahashi MD PhDRetina

Masayo Takahashi M.D., Ph.D isProject leader, Laboratory for RetinalRegeneration Research at RIKEN.Dr. Masayo Takahashi received herMD from Kyoto University in 1986,and her PhD from the sameinstitution in 1992. Aer serving asassistant professor in the Department

of Ophthalmology, Kyoto University Hospital, she movedto the Salk Institute in 1995, where she discovered thepotential of stem cells as a tool for retinal therapy. Shereturned to Kyoto University Hospital in 1997, and since2001 served as an associate professor at the TranslationalResearch Center in the Kyoto University Hospital. Shejoined the CDB as a team leader of the retinalregeneration research team in 2006. Her clinical specialtyis retinal disease – macular diseases and retinal hereditarydiseases in particular. Her aim is to understand thesediseases at a fundamental level and develop retinalregeneration therapies.

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Collaboration with Subspecialty Societies andSupranational OrganisationsFollowing the successful programme formula at the last SOECongresses, the following subspecialty and supranationalorganisations have been invited to participate in the ScientificProgramme:Academia Ophthalmologica Internationalis (AOI)American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology andStrabismus (AAPOS)Asia Pacific Academy of Ophthalmology (APAO)Austrian Society of Cataract and Refractive SurgeryBritish Association for Ophthalmic Pathology (BAOP)Club Jules Gonin (CJG)Cornea SocietyEuropean Society of Cornea and Ocular Surface DiseaseSpecialists (EuCornea)EuroLam Retina (EuroLam)European Academy of Ophthalmology (EAO)European Association for the Study of Diabetes, EyeComplication Study Group (EASDec)European Association for Vision and Eye Research (EVER)European Board of Ophthalmology (EBO)European Contact Lens Society (ECLSO)European Eye Bank Association (EEBA)European Flourescein Angiography Club (FAN Club)European Glaucoma Society (EGS)European Neuro-Ophthalmological Society (EUNOS)European Group on Graves’ Orbitopathy (EUGOGO)European Military Ophthalmology Society (EMOS)European Neuro-Ophthalmological Society (EUNOS)European Ophthalmic Pathology Society (EOPS)European Paediatric Ophthalmological Society (EPOS)European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)European Society of Oculoplastic and Reconstructive Surgeons(ESOPRS)European Society of Ophthalmic Nurses and Technicians(ESONT)European Society of Retina Specialists (EURETINA)European Strabismological Association (ESA)European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS)European University Professors of Ophthalmology (EUPO)European Vitreoretinal Society (EVRS)International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO)International Intraocular Implant Club (IIIC)International Ocular Inflammation Society (IOIS)International Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Council(IPOSC)International Society for Clinical Electrophysiology of Vision(ISCEV)International Society of Ocular Trauma (ISOT)International Society of Refractive Surgery (ISRS)International Uveitis Study Group (IUSG)Lindberg SocietyNorth American Neuro-Ophthalmological Society (NANOS)Ophthalmic Oncology Group (OOG)e Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology(ARVO)Society for Ophthalmo-Immunoinfectology in Europe (SOIE)World Health Organisation (WHO)World Society of Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus(WSPOS)

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Topics and Session Titles (provisional and subject to change)

Allied HealthEye Emergency CareInnovations in OphthalmologyInternational PerspectivesInvestigation Led OphthalmologyOphthalmology in Challenging SettingsPatient Centred Care

Cataract & RefractiveAstigmatism Correction at the Level of the Corneal orLenticular PlaneCataract and Refractive Treatment Options for SeverMyopiaCataract SurgeryEndophthalmitisFemtosecond Laser True or False Progress How to Increase my Skills in Cataract SurgeryIntraocular Lens Biomaterials: Visual Function may bemore Relevant than Visual Acuitye Changing Face of Lasers and Lenses in RefractiveSurgery Around the WorldVideo Session on Difficult Cataract Cases

Cornea & External EyeConjunctivitis, Keratitis, Scleritis: Solutions of theInflamed External EyeCorneal Endothelial Transplantation: What is New?Infections of the Cornea and Ocular Surface: New Ideasfor Old ProblemsNew Ideas for the Surgical Management of ComplexDisorders of the Cornea and Ocular SurfaceSolutions to Problematic Conditions in Cornea &External DiseaseSpecial Lenses for Special SituationsTrends in the Management of Dry Eye and MeibomianGland Dysfunction

EducationEmerging Technologies and Challenges for the 2015-2020European Leadership Development Programme: Presentand FutureMaking the Transition to Independent Cataract Surgery:A Video-Based Session for Young OphthalmologistsInternational Collaboration in Ophthalmology – HowCan I Get Involved?Ophthalmic Educations Resident, Faculty and Programme Evaluation: OptimizingEducation WHO Global Universal Eye Health Plan – Opportunitiesand Benefits for Eye Care ProfessionalsYoung Ophthalmologists in International Ophthalmology

ElectrophysiologyClinical Electrophysiology in Paediatrics Electrophysiology and Imaging: e SymptomaticApproach

GlaucomaAdvances in Glaucoma TreatmentCataract in Glaucoma Patients – Closed AngleCataract Surgery in Glaucoma Patients – Open Angle andClosed AngleDemographics of Europe and Risk of Visual HandicapGuidelines in Glaucoma: Changes and EvolutionIs Morphology Ready to Substitute Function?Optic Nerve Head and Retinal Nerve Fibre LayerPerfusion Pressure and GlaucomaSocietal and Individual Costs VS Perceived Value of Care e Delivery of Glaucoma Care in Europe 2015What You Need to Know on Perimetry for Glaucoma

Neuro-Ophthalmology5 Most Common Neuro-Ophthalmic Conditions6 Most Common Neuro-Ophthalmic PresentationsDiagnostic Dilemmas: Panel DiscussionPaediatric Neuro-Ophthalmology: New Variations onOlder emesState-of-the-Art Approach to the Patient with …What’s New in Neuro-Ophthalmology?

OculoplasticsESOPRS Course on Basic Principles of Eyelid SurgeryESOPRS Course on Lacrimal Disease: How to deal withthe Watery PatientLatest Concepts for the Management of Graves’Orbitopathy – ESOPRS/EUGOGO Joint SymposiumManagement of Periocular TumoursOrbital Clinic – Interactive Case PresentationsUpdate in Aesthetic Eyelid Surgery

Oncology & PathologyClinico-Pathological Correlation: Cases from BAOP andDOP Clinico-Pathological Correlation: Cases from EOPS andISOPConjunctival NeoplasiaIntraocular Vascular TumoursModern Diagnostics in Uveal MelanomaOptimizing Treatment in Uveal Melanoma

Paediatrics & StrabismusAdvances in Strabismus Management Paediatric Anterior Segment SurgeryPaediatric Ophthalmology Preventing and Treating Childhood BlindnessRetinopathy of PrematurityTopics in Paediatric Ophthalmology Update on Adult Strabismus Update on Paediatric Strabismus

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RetinaCan We Solve the Secret?Characterization and Definition of Diabetic MacularOedemaClinical and Surgical Cases of Unusual Presentation andComplex Resolution International Innovative Collaborative Studies in RetinaMinimal Extraocular Surgery for Retinal Detachment andProphylaxis of the Fellow EyeMy Way: Video-Illustrated Techniques to DifficultTrauma CasesNew Concepts in the Treatment of Diabetic MacularOedema Pathology of the Vitreo-Macular Interface: An UpdatePolypoidal Choroidal Vasculopathy: Is it the Asian AMD?Retina ShowcaseRetinal Vein Occlusion: From PathophysiologicMechanisms to Clinical Applications and FuturePerspectivese Cutting Edge of Diabetic Eye Care

UveitisDisease Phenotypes in Uveitis: eir Value in DiseaseDefining CriteriaDisparities in Uveitis Diagnosis and Treatment WorldwideEvolving Management in Non-infectious OcularInflammationsInfectious Uveitis One Should Not MissUveitis: Lessons Learnt Along the Way: Illustrative Cases

Wet LabsWet labs will be available at the SOE Congress. e wet labs will run for two days;Sunday, 7 June and Monday, 8 Junee sessions will last for 90 -120 minutes and allparticipants will have their own work fully equippedstation with audio-visual aids to assist the instructors andattendees.e course directors and senior instructors are Dr KhiunTjia and Dr Nic Reus.Places will be available on a first-come first-serve basis,please ensure to purchase your ticket in advance, whenregistering for the Congress.

Coursese courses largely have more of a practical approach andmost are instructional courses. e organisers will bringtogether a carefully selected faculty in their field ofspecialty for the courses. To keep the setting as informaland interactive as possible, the number of seats are limitedand advance booking, when registering, is required.Sometimes, there will be topics overlapping with some ofthe symposia, but the courses will then typically focus on aparticular aspect.e courses have been divided into three differenteducational levels: basic, intermediate and advanced.Please note courses during SOE 2015 are free of charge toregistered delegates.

Programme at a GlanceSaturday, June 6 Sunday, June 7 Monday, June 8 Tuesday, June 9

08.15 – 09.45 Symposia/Courses Symposia/Courses Symposia/Courses Symposia/Courses09.45 – 10.15 Break/Exhibition/Electronic Posters10.15 – 11.45 Opening Ceremony Symposia/Courses Symposia/Courses Symposia/Courses11.45 – 12.00 Break/Exhibition/Electronic Posters

12.00 – 13.00 Industry Sponsored Industry Sponsored Industry Sponsored Industry SponsoredSymposia Symposia Symposia Symposia

13.00 – 13.30 Break/Exhibition/Electronic Posters13.30 – 14.15 Keynote Lecture Keynote Lecture Keynote Lecture Keynote Lecture14.15 – 14.30 Break/Exhibition/Electronic Posters14.30 – 16.00 Symposia/Courses Symposia/Courses Symposia/Courses16.00 – 16.30 Break/Exhibition/Electronic Posters16.30 – 18.00 Symposia/Courses Symposia/Courses Symposia/Courses

is is a Preliminary Programme and may be subject to change. Further details will be published on www.soe2015.org

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GENERAL INFORMATION

General InformationAbstract Submissione abstract submission will be open in October 2014 andabstracts can be submitted until 28 January 2015, via theSOE 2015 website – www.soe2015.org

Certificate of AttendanceParticipants will receive a Certificate of Attendance.

Climate and Dresse climate in Vienna is temperate and in June it is usuallymild and sunny but be prepared for rain and chillyevenings. From June to July the daytime temperatureranges from 14º C to 24º C (57º - 75ºF).

CME CreditsWe are happy to inform you that the SOE 2015 offersContinuing Medical Education (CME) credits for theCongress in Vienna. e number of CME credits that willbe assigned to SOE 2015 will be announced on theCongress website prior to the event. Participants will alsoreceive detailed information on how to apply for CMEcredits when arriving on site.

Congress WebsiteCongress website: www.soe2015.org

Currency and Credit Carde currency in Austria is the Euro. Please visitwww.oanda.com/currency/converter for the latestcurrency rate. ATMs/cash machines are availablethroughout Vienna. All major credit cards are accepted athotels, stores, cafes and restaurants with pin codes. Someplaces may charge a fee when accepting foreign credit cardsas payment.

Disclaimere SOE 2015 Congress and Simply Events (UK) Ltd(Congress organiser) cannot accept liability for injuries orlosses of whatever nature incurred by participants nor forloss of or damage to their luggage and/or personalbelongings. Please check the validity of your own travelinsurance.

EmailGeneral issues and practical matterssoe2015@soevision.orgScientific programme and speakers contactsoe2015.scientific@soevision.orgExhibition and sponsorshipsoe2015.industry@soevision.org

ExhibitionAn extensive trade exhibition will accompany the SOE2015 Congress. e exhibition will be attended by morethan 4000 international delegates, thus offering a uniqueopportunity for companies to reach this highly influentialaudience. For details and a separate publication please visitwww.soe2015.org or contact the Exhibition Organiserson soe2015.industry@soevision.org

HotelA substantial number of hotel rooms have been reservedfor delegates travelling to Vienna. It will be possible tobook your accommodation direct through the Congressweb site from October 2014.

Languagee official language of the Congress is English. Nosimultaneous translation will be provided. All sessions willbe held in English.

Local TimeLocal time in Austria during the Congress is CentralEuropean Time, which is one hour ahead of GreenwichMean Time (GMT) and six hours ahead of EasternStandard Time (EST).

RegistrationRegistration is available via the SOE 2015 website and willbe open in October 2014.

VenueSOE 2015 will take place at the ACV, (AustrianConvention Centre), Vienna, Austria.

See you in Vienna, 2015.

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VenueACV, Vienna, Austria

Congress OrganiserSOE 2015 SecretariatTel: +44 7830 221032soe2015@soevision.orgwww.soe2015.org

SOE CongressCommitteeStefan SeregardSOE President

Thomas FenechSOE Secretary General

Jan Tjeerd de FaberSOE Treasurer

Susanne BinderSOE Local Organiser

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