The Scientific Committee proposed a fresh perspective for the program, considering innovative approaches to enhance its effectiveness and relevance.
- Extended Sessions: The committee decided to allocate longer sessions to allow for more in-depth discussions and interactive roundtable conversations.
- Workshop on Scleral Lenses: Comprehensive 3-hour workshops on foundation tracks and mastering scleral lenses are proposed. Participants will have the chance to earn a diploma for their participation in this informative session.
- Focus on Specialty Soft Lenses and Hybrid: Presentations on specialty soft lenses and hybrid lenses are included.
- Corneal Lenses: Corneal lenses are largely discussed covering topics such as the differentiation between corneal and scleral lenses and the fundamentals and updates on corneal lenses.
- Case Discussion Session: Dedicated time for case discussions, potentially presenting one picture per case and open discussion on management strategies. This promises to be an engaging and insightful time for all attendees.
- Rapid-Fire Abstract Presentations: A segment featuring rapid-fire abstract presentations covering topics beyond clinical aspects is also proposed to provide diverse perspectives and insights.
- Exploring Compromised Corneas: Discussions will delve into managing compromised corneas and considerations regarding edema not related to oxygen delivery.
- Debate Sessions: Debate sessions on hot topics such as Corenal vs. Scleral Lenses and Ortho-k vs. Other Modalities for Myopia Control are the opening and closing sessions.