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December 14-16, 2018 Seoul, South Korea Day 1 APVRSSHOWDAILY The Official Conference News of APVRS 2018 by Highlights E-poster Sneak Peek Strike Gold Online at 4 APVRS 2018 See More of Seoul APVRS 2018 Delegate 9 Tour Guide Do not miss the Opening Ceremony and the APVRS Tano Lecture (Submacular Hemorrhage; Where Are We Now? by Dr. Masahito Ohji) in the Auditorium at 15:30 - 16:00H today. Published by: APVRS ‘Goes for the ’ Gold by Brooke Herron CEO & Publisher in Seoul Matt Young he team at PIE Magazine has one thing on imaging modalities or operation procedures, Production & Circulation Manager Tits collective mind: Gold. And not ‘make- which no doubt will lead to extensive discussion Hannah Nguyen you-rich’ gold (although we like that too), we’re among colleagues in the vitreo-retinal field.” Chief Editor talking about the ‘gold standard’ . meaning In addition to discussing the current gold Gloria D. Gamat the best current standards for posterior segment standard, APVRS also looks toward raising that Associate Editor conditions and treatments. bar in the future. In fact, this year’s congress Brooke Herron With that said, the 12th meeting of the Asia- also includes a symposium on “big data,” which Pacific Vitreo-retina Society (APVRS), held in Project Manager according to Dr. Paisan Ruamviboonsuk, has Ruchi Mahajan Ranga conjunction with the 34th meeting of the Korean recently sparked tremendous interest in both the Retina Society (KRS), is bound to be a ‘golden’ medical and non-medical fields. Publications & Digital Manager congress. So, in the spirit of ‘going for the gold’, Alex Young Cont. on Page 3 >> we’ve uncovered a ‘goldmine’ of informative Graphic Designers sessions and symposiums, free papers and Winson Chua PhotooftheDay Edison Tan posters/e-posters from the region’s leading retina experts. Photographer Dwayne Foong “The 12th APVRS Congress has invited renowned speakers and moderators, not just Writers from the Asia-Pacific region, but also from Hazlin Hassan Joanna Lee around the world, in various subspecialties John Butcher ranging from age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy Media MICE Pte. Ltd. 6001 Beach Road, #19-06 (PCV), diabetic macular edema (DME), Golden Mile Tower, pathological myopia, retinal dystrophy, Singapore 199589 intraocular tumors, uveitis, to ocular trauma,” Tel: +65 8186 7677 Fax: +65 6298 6316 said Dr. Won Ki Lee, president of the 12th APVRS Email: [email protected] Congress and president of the Korean Retina www.mediaMICE.com Seoul snowfall can’t keep us away! Society. “The distinguished speakers will deliver We look forward to reporting on gold www.piemagazine.org their presentations on diagnoses, therapeutics, standard treatments at APVRS, Day 1. 1 1-4 EYLEA® is approved for patients with Wet AMD(Wet Age-related Macular Degenration) DME(Diabetic Macular Edema) RVO(Retinal Vein Occlusion) mCNV(Myopic Choroidal Neovascularization) 5-7 5 6 PP-EYL-KR-0105-1 7 3 APVRSSHOWDAILY | December 14-16, 2018 | Seoul, Korea Cont. from Page 1 >> Harnessing big data “Harnessing big data through analytics “ with combination of artificial intelligence through analytics with (AI) and machine learning may yield combination of artificial invaluable answers to epidemiologic, intelligence (AI) and machine basic research, clinical practice questions, etc., and hence drive improvements in learning may yield invaluable patient care. These innovative approaches answers to epidemiologic, will be an enlightening adventure for both comprehensive ophthalmologists basic research, clinical 1-4 and retinal specialists,” said Dr. practice questions, etc.. Ruamviboonsuk, who serves as the chair ” – Dr. Paisan Ruamviboonsuk EYLEA® is approved for patients with of the scientific program committee. Invited Symposiums Strike Gold Institutes of Health, the DRCR Network affect the posterior and surgical Wet AMD(Wet Age-related Macular Degenration) is dedicated to multi-center clinical management options. DME(Diabetic Macular Edema) This year, more than 500 abstracts were research of diabetic retinopathy, 2018-12-16 | 10:30-12:00 submitted for free paper and poster macular edema, as well as other retinal Ballroom 202-203 RVO(Retinal Vein Occlusion) consideration. These – along with the diseases. During this symposium, mCNV(Myopic Choroidal Neovascularization) invited symposiums and award lectures – recent findings for the management of “Since our meeting last year, the field create a truly golden scientific program. diabetic macular edema and PDR will of vitreoretinal diseases has continued Here’s a sneak peek of some of the be highlighted, with specific relevance to evolve with medical and surgical symposia. to Asian populations. treatment options and exciting research,” 2018-12-15 | 10:30-12:00 said Dr. Ruamviboonsuk. “With that in Retinal Vascular Disease. Delve deep Auditorium mind, the Scientific Program Committee into the management of retinal comprising Asia-Pacific, international, and vascular diseases with this symposium. Latest Advancement in Macular local Korean coordinators, has worked Topics include the role of diagnostic Intervention. This session explores diligently to provide a remarkable range imaging tools (like wide-field imaging, innovations in surgical retina, with of topics that cover many key issues and optical coherence tomography insights into stem cell implantation, major challenges in vitreoretinal practice angiography); the impact of AI; and new surgical technologies and in the world today.” advances in imaging and treatment of the Argus II retinal prosthesis – all In addition to the congress’s macular telangiectasias. In addition, potential armamentarium additions to noteworthy symposiums, free paper trial-based and real-world treatment enhance patient care. sessions and posters, attendees should strategies (including anti-VEGF 2018-12-15 | 10:30-12:00 also plan to attend the prestigious award injections, steroid implants and lasers) Ballroom 104 - 105 lectures – and this year, another has been will be presented. added: the Hyung-Woo Kwak Lecture. 2018-12-14 | 10:30-12:00 Big Data and Epidemiology. As This is in remembrance of Prof. Kwak, a Ballroom 202-203 mentioned by Dr. Ruamviboonsuk, this pioneer and inspiration in retinal research. symposium will focus on combining This, along with the Tano, Constable and Controversies in Retina. Explore big data with AI and machine International Award-named lectures, are challenging and controversial issues learning to allow rapid analysis of certain to be gold. faced by posterior segment surgeons large amounts of data. This has With all of these incredible oppor- 5-7 in this symposium. Covering a range potential applications in traditional tunities for professional development, of topics, expect to hear about the epidemiology, including use of “real delegates should balance the scientific latest diagnostic and surgical imaging world” surveys, cohort studies, genetic sessions with social engagements and instrumentation; micropulse lasers; epidemiology and statistical modeling. entertainment – and thankfully, extra- curricular activities abound at APVRS treatment options for proliferative 2018-12-16 | 08:30-10:00 2018. The congress’s social program diabetic retinopathy (PDR); pros and Ballroom 202-203 cons of surgical techniques for floaters provides ample prospects for networking and celebration, while the dynamic city and myopic traction maculopathy; and Management of Anterior Segment of Seoul tempts visitors with a modern the impact of AI in ophthalmology. Surgery Complications. Suitable skyline, ancient temples and pagodas, 2018-12-14 | 13:40-15:10 for all ophthalmologists, especially delicious street food, and shopping. Auditorium trainees, vitreoretinal surgery fellows Indeed, APVRS 2018 offers a goldmine and general ophthalmologists, this 5 6 of ophthalmic wisdom and skill sharing. PP-EYL-KR-0105-1 7 Diabetic Retinopathy Symposium: symposium covers common anterior Surely you will find each session truly DRCR.net. Sponsored by the National segment surgery complications that valuable to your practice! 4 APVRSSHOWDAILY | December 14-16, 2018 | Seoul, Korea E-poster Sneak Peek: Strike Gold Online at APVRS 2018 Do I see e-poster highlights?! Fundus Images and Machine Learning for conditions and uncommon complications. three to six additional months (with ocular PDR Diagnosis Such is the case from Drs. Amelya Sari, ultrasonography). Mutmainah Mayuuddin and Anggun While this case is rare, the authors We are just beginning to understand Yudantha. believe that all ophthalmologists should the capabilities of machine learning In an e-poster called An Unusual be aware that a large choroidal mass and artificial intelligence in ophthalmic Appearance of Large Choroidal Mass with can lead to retinoschisis. In addition, applications. Coupled with widefield Retinoschisis, the authors present the case they noted that the pathophysiology of fundus imaging, this technology has the of a 62-year-old male. He had painless, retinoschisis caused by choroidal mass has potential to aid in diagnosis and improve blurry vision in his right eye and worsened never been reported, so it’s important to patient care as a result. visual acuity (hand movement), with no use ancillary tests and clinical diagnosis to In an e-poster titled Accuracy of history of trauma or known malignancy. determine the cause. Ultra-WideField Fundus Ophthalmoscopy- Multiple screenings and tests were Assisted Deep Learning, a Machine-Learning performed to assess the