My-iClinic with Joint Operations & VisionGift present
Laser Assisted KeraNatural CAIRS Didactic Course with Wetlabs
18 OCTOBER, 2024My-iClinic, 960 High Rd, London N12 9RY
Synopsis
CAIRS is the next paradigm shift in the management of patients with keratoconus.
As this revolutionary treatment modality gains traction, patients will soon be seeking out this advanced care. Ensure you stay ahead by being equipped to offer this sought-after treatment.
Join us for an unparalleled hands-on training experience
Join us for an unparalleled hands-on training experience that covers every aspect of patient care—from selection to treatment planning and post-treatment management. Enhance your skills at our one-on-one CAIRS Wetlab session where our experienced Clinical Application team and consultants will provide personalised guidance and expert advice for laser assisted CAIRS using sterile KeraNatural tissue.
This is your chance to delve into real-life case management
This is your chance to delve into real-life case management, discuss patient selection, and refine your skills with insights from those who have extensive experience in this innovative treatment.
Bring your challenging cases and receive personalised feedback during our peer review MDT discussion session. This is a unique opportunity to plan and discuss your patients’ management with top-tier experts and colleagues.
CPD Points Accredditation
After attending the course, you can be accredited up to 6 CPD Points.
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Course leaders
Join an international panel of highly experienced colleagues, who will share their extensive knowledge and present a diverse range of real-life case management scenarios.
Prof. Aylin Kılıç
Keynote Speaker (Virtually)
Prof. Aylin Kılıç is an internationally renowned speaker, scientist, academician, and highly experienced surgeon dedicated to advancing the field of ophthalmology.
With a passion for innovation and a commitment to improving patients’ lives, she has made significant contributions to the understanding and treatment of keratoconus, a progressive eye disorder.
Join professionals from around the world
18 OCTOBER, 2024
My-iClinic, 960 High Rd, London N12 9RY
Mr. Radwan Almousa
Mr. Radwan Almousa is an anterior segment surgeon. He spent a year as an oculoplastic fellow in Singapore at National University Hospital, and then back to the UK, he underwent a cornea and refractive surgery at Queen Victoria Hospital. Currently Mr Almousa is a part time Corneal consultant at Great Western Hospital and he also works privately as a Corneal and Oculoplastic consultant at My-iClinic.
Mr. Samer Hamada
Mr. Samer Hamada is a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon with over 25 years of experience in ophthalmology, specializing in refractive surgeries and cornea and ocular surface diseases. He serves as the Clinical Lead of the Cornea Plastic Unit and Eye Bank at Victoria Hospital NHS Trust and is the Medical Director of the Eye Clinic London.
Prof. Johnny Moore
Professor Johnny Moore is a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon and Clinical Director of Cathedral Eye Clinic, specializing in ocular surface reconstruction, laser refractive surgery, and cataracts, with over 20,000 procedures completed. As an NHS Consultant, he developed new procedures like DSAEK and Corneal Crosslinking. He now works full-time at Cathedral Eye Clinic, focusing on multifocal IOLs, phakic IOLs, and advanced laser treatments. Johnny has published over 100 peer-reviewed papers and holds research positions at Aston University, QUB, and Tianjin Medical School. He is an active reviewer for international ophthalmic journals.
Seema Anand
Ms Seema Anand is a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon specialising in complex external eye disease, cornea and refractive surgery. Following ophthalmology specialist training on the West Yorkshire rotation and subspecialty fellowships in Australia and Moorfields, she became a consultant in 2009. Her NHS practice is based at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, where she is the Lead Clinician for Ophthalmology and the Lead for Cornea and Refractive surgery. She undertakes private cataract, corneal and refractive work at St James’s Laser Vision, Leeds. Her areas of special interest include keratoconus and complex corneal transplantation.
Mr. Niraj Mandal
Mr. Mandal is an experienced ophthalmic surgeon specialising in refractive lens and laser, corneal transplant, and cataract surgery. He earned his medical degree from the University of Birmingham and completed a seven-year residency at the London School of Ophthalmology. Mr. Mandal has extensive experience from Moorfields Eye Hospital and completed fellowships in Cornea and Cataract Surgery. He has performed over 1,000 LASIK and PRK surgeries and 1,000 refractive lens exchange surgeries. He also has specialist practice privileges in Canada and has participated in missions with the Khmer Sight Foundation in Cambodia.
Lisa Kleintjens
Lisa Kleintjens works with VisionGift as KeraNatural's business development consultant. She is responsible for the product's international introduction and market expansion. Lisa worked on the commercialisation of a large-scale EU funded project, developing diagnostic innovations in corneal biomechanics. Aiming to support both surgeons and patients, she currently collaborates strongly with VisionGift and Dr. Kilic to provide innovative high-quality solutions for keratoconus.
Peter Hughes
Peter Hughes is Joint Operations’ Business Development Manager for Surgical Ophthalmology, in addition, he provides clinical support and technical services across the ocular tissue range. He is responsible for the business development of the UK’s Cornea Tissue Graft services and the development of KeraNatural and Halo tissue products in the UK. Peter has a long experience in medical devices and specialises in bringing new technologies to market having worked in several global positions for large corporations and SMEs with innovative minimally invasive technologies and surgical cardiovascular devices.
Provisional Agenda
Friday 18th October 2024
8:30 - 9:00Registration, Light breakfast ☕ coffee & Networking.
09:00 - 09:15Welcome & Introductions - Mr. John Bolger & Ms. Bola Odufuwa.
09:15 - 09:30CAIRS – Overview explanation of allogenic tissue, history, and highlights - Mrs Seema Anand.
09:30 - 10:30 CAIRS: The essence of the treatment - Prof. Aylin Kılıç.
Topics that will be covered include: Topography, PMMA normogram vs CAIRS normogram, detecting cone location, wider and narrower channel, deeper and superficial channel, segment sizing, case studies- practice planning, need for refining current CAIRS normogram (modified PMMA & Istanbul) and Keranatural or CAIRS after PMMA ring.
10:30 - 10:45Allogenic tissue: further developments - Lisa Kleintjens.
Coffee break10:45 - 11:0011:00 - 11:30Different stages of Keratoconus and appropriate management: Mr Radwan Almousa will cover pros and cons of different procedures, planning tunnels on Visumax 500, tissue preparation, importance of correct instrumentation, and early results.
11:30 - 12:00 My Approach to CAIRS: Prof Johnny Moore will cover CAIRS past and present, considerations and precautions when planning procedure, post-operative management, complications management, and adjustments.
12:00 - 12:20CAIRS with Keranatural and VISUMAX 800: Mr Niraj Mandal will cover VISUMAX 800 as a tool for cutting CAIRS tunnels, planning the tunnels with VISUMAX 800, videos of the procedure, technique of tissue insertion – tips and tricks, results, visual outcomes and stability.
12:20 - 12:40Patients selection, topography evaluation, and CAIRS tunnels using different platforms: Mr Samer Hamada will cover topography interpretation, patient selection criteria, case study and early results.
Lunch12:40 - 13:4013:40 - 14:40Session 1 Wetlabs/ Topography interpretation/ Keranatural Workshop.
14:40 - 15:40Session 2 Wetlabs/ Topography interpretation/ Keranatural Workshop.
Coffee break15:40 - 16:0016:00 - 17:00Session 3 Wetlabs/ Topography interpretation/ Keranatural Workshop.
17:00 - 17:15Conclusion and thank you.