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Top Five of the 2nd International Glaucoma Conference Pakistan
Lahore, Pakistan, March 22-23, 2015
Nadeem H. Butt
- Gonioscopy – A forgotten art
A presentation covering the basic discussion of how to perform and interpret gonioscopy.. The presentation, mostly targeted for trainees, also emphasized the hands-on practice sessions for better interpretation and understanding.
(Syed Imtiaz Ali, Pakistan) - My patients do not take glaucoma medications – why?!
A presentation, highlighting in detail all the issues related to compliance, adherence and persistence. A comparison of different groups of medications from the point of view of compliance was also presented.
(Waleed Tantawy, UK) - Role of IOP control and glaucoma progression
The paper highlighted the fundamental concept of IOP as the only modifiable risk factor and covered the literature review as the evidence base proving control of glaucoma progression through control of IOP. Clinical scenarios were also presented in which good control of IOP clearly showed maintenance of visual field and all parameters on OCT.
(Nadeem Hafeez Butt, Pakistan) - Trabeculectomy made easy
The presentation covered step-by-step trabeculectomy surgery. The difficulties in these steps were highlighted, as well as the solutions.
(Sohaib Mustafa, United Arabic Emirates) - Needling procedures
The presentation showed dissection of fibrotic and failed blebs through various gauge needles. It also covered usefulness of simultaneous or preoperative adjuvants (MMC/5FU). Various surgical scenarios were presented and a needling procedure was demonstrated.
(P.S. Mahar, Pakistan)