Speaker Profiles
Dr. Jaime Aramberri
Advanced Biometry Course
October 18th
Specialized in cataract and refractive surgery with more than 25 years of experience in corneal laser surgery, phakic and pseudophakic IOLs. He pioneered the implantation of multifocal and Toric IOLs in Spain. Aside from that, his concept of “Double K” usage was a game changer for improving accuracy.
Dr. Gerd Auffarth
Complications of Cataract
May 24th & July 5th
World-leading intraocular lens expert in terms of composition and surgical implantation. Chairman of Ophthalmology department in the University of Heidelberg as well as director of the D.J. Apple lab, Prof. Auffarth dedicates part of his time for training and education activities as well as post-market surveillance of many of the IOLs available today.
Dr. Domenico Boccuzzi
Advanced Cataract and Presbyopia Management
March 15th & November 15th
Member of OPI (Ophthalmologists of Private Hospitals), SOI (Italian Ophthalmological Society), AICCER (Italian Association of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons). Dr. Boccuzzi is a renowned anterior segment surgeon, with a high interest for training, and is deeply involved in humanitarian missions within the ophthalmology field.
Dr. Ramza Diamanti
Advanced Cataract and Presbyopia Management
March 15th & November 15th
European renowned ophthalmic surgeon focused on the anterior segment, with extensive experience in both the private and the public sector. Focused on presbyopia and astigmatism management, Dr. Diamanti is an expert in multifocal and X-EDOF IOL implantation. Dr. Diamanti is also involved in several research projects with publications in peer-reviewed international journals.
Dr. Gerd Auffarth
Advanced Cataract and Astigmatism Management
April 26th & December 13th
Dr. Dmitriew is a highly experienced surgeon in cataract surgery, laser therapy and refractive surgery. Member of prestigious international organizations of ophthalmologists and optometrists: American Academy of Ophthalmology (since 2005) and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (since 2004). He is a known lecturer for Europe, Asia and US.
Dr. Sandro Di Simplicio
Advanced Surgical Retina
June 21st & October 25th
Consultant ophthalmologist specializing in vitreoretinal, cataract, refractive surgeries and medical retina. Dr. Di Simplicio joined the Newcastle Eye Centre in April 2017 after having been trained in Medicine in Siena (IT). In vitreoretinal surgery, his main focus is on diabetic retinopathy and macular holes surgery, where he is a strong supporter of the non-posturing technique.
Prof. Fernando Faria Correia
Advanced Laser Refractive
March 4th, June 17th & November 18th
Prof. Faria-Correia is an assistant Professor of Ophthalmology (Braga, Portugal), has a busy clinical practice and is active in clinical research integrating the activities of the Rio de Janeiro Corneal Tomography and Biomechanics Study Group, having published many scientific works. He is also FEBO – Specialist Diploma in Cataract and Refractive Surgery (FEBOS-CR) and Fellow of WCRS.
Dr. Stratos Gotzaridis
Advanced Surgical Retina
June 21st & October 25th
Vitreoretinal specialist who founded the My Retina Athens Eye Center, a clinic focused on surgical retinal problems such as diabetic retinopathies, AMD and uveitis. Dr. Gotzaridis is also a professor of ESASO, and a clinic researcher focused on the improvement of VitRet techniques and the adoption of small gauge. He is also a member of the ASRS board and a faculty member of the CoPHy meeting every year.
Prof. Ramin Khoramnia
Advanced Cataract and Astigmatism Management
April 26th & December 13th
Associate Professor, Senior Physician and high-volume surgeon in the Department of Ophthalmology, University of Heidelberg in Germany. Head of the department for experimental surgery and the cataract and refractive surgery division, Dr. Khoramnia’s research is mainly focused on biomaterials, drugs and intraocular lens optics.
Prof. Biljana Kuzmanović Elabjer
Basic Cataract
March 1st & May 17th
Professor Kuzmanović Elabjer was assigned the title of professor at the Clinical Hospital “Sveti Duh” in Zagreb, and at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Osijek. Here, she teaches undergraduate to postgraduate studies and continuing medical training courses. Author and co-author of 10 university textbooks, more than 50 papers and over 100 conference abstracts.
Dr. Sarah Maling
Basic Cataract
July 12th & November 8th
Dr. Sarah Maling is an experienced consultant ophthalmologist with an interest in cataracts, pediatrics and strabismus (squint). She has contributed to many medical publications. She is also Lead for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus in Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust and Joint Lead for Cataracts.
Prof. Tiago Monteiro
Advanced Laser Refractive
March 4th, June 17th & November 18th
Professor at the University of Minho, Prof. Monteiro is specialized in corneal and implant Refractive Surgery, Cataract and Presbyopia Surgery and Keratoconus Surgical Treatment. Fellow of the European Board of Ophthalmology since 2016 and Fellow of Cataract Refractive Surgery of the EBO since 2018.
Dr. Mayank Nanavaty
Basic Cataract
March 1st & May 17th
Dr. Nanavaty works as a cataract, corneal and refractive surgeon at the University Hospital Sussex NHS Foundation Trust. He has over 20 years of experience in the field and is currently the Hon. Secretary at the United Kingdom & Ireland Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. He is also a research, cataract and crosslinking lead at the Sussex Eye Hospital.
Prof. Dr. Sorcha Ní Dhubhghaill
Basic Cataract
July 12th & November 8th
Prof. Dr. Sorcha ni Dhubhghaill is currently head of department at the Brussels University Hospital (UZ Brussel) with research interests in anterior segment surgery, corneal biology and physiological optics. Board member of the Belgian Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (BSCRS), the examinations committee of the ESCRS-EBO exam and co-opted member of the European Board of Ophthalmology (EBO) education committee.
Dr. Salvador Pastor-Idoate
Basic Surgical Retina
June 7th & November 15th
Specialized in Retina and Vitreous in the Clinic Hospital of Vallodolid, Dr. Pastor is an active posterior segment surgeon deeply connected to research – especially in the areas of retinal detachment, macular degeneration in aging and proliferative vitreoretinopathy. He participated in more than 20 clinical trials and several research projects.
Dr. Miguel Raimundo
Basic Biometry
February 8th & May 17th
Board member of the Portuguese Society of Ophthalmology, Dr. Raimundo is a specialized anterior segment cataract surgeon with several publications in peer-reviewed journals. His most recent project was the development of the ESCRS IOL Calculator that many clinicians use daily. Dr. Raimundo is also known for his dedication to training and research activities.
Dr. Giacomo Savini
Advanced Biometry
March 22nd
Graduated from the University of Bologna in 1993, Prof. Savini has an extensive expertise in the world of cataract and refractive surgery. Author of more than 200 papers on peer-reviewed journals and speaker in countless international meetings, Prof. Savini is also one of those responsible for the Hoffer QST formula and the Naeser/Savini Toric calculator.
Dr. Kurt Spiteri Cornish
Basic Surgical Retina
May 10th & October 11th
Consultant Ophthalmologist and Vitreoretinal Lead at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of Sheffield and Examiner with the Royal College of Ophthalmologists. He is the head of the VR Fellowship, teaching ophthalmologists from all over the world. Mr. Spiteri Cornish is also involved in research and have been award several prizes during his career.
Dr. Siddharth Subramani
Basic Surgical Retina
May 10th & October 11th
Consultant ophthalmologist and vitreoretinal surgeon with the National Healthcare Group Eye Institute. Dr. Subramani has been involved in several research papers for peer-reviewed journals, vitreoretinal fellowship training, and has also been a part of different community programs aiming to bring eye health to developing countries.
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