Sunday, 26 July 2026 (1320 – 1620 hrs)
Course Directors:
ONG Hon Shing, Singapore
Andrew Tsai, Singapore
Faculty
2 Speakers for Corneal Surgery (Propose speakers: Prof Luigi Fontana and Prof Jod Mehta)
1 Speaker for Glaucoma Surgery (Propose: Pending)
2 Speakers for Vitreoretinal Surgery (Propose speakers: Prof Chou Hung Da and A/Prof Gavin Tan)
Industry Partners – Propose Zeiss, B&L, Leica, Alcon
Synopsis:
This 90-minute workshop provides participants with a comprehensive and practical understanding of how intraoperative Optical Coherence Tomography (iOCT) is transforming ophthalmic microsurgery. iOCT provides real-time cross-sectional imaging that enhances surgical precision, intraoperative decision- making, and patient outcomes in anterior and posterior segment procedures.
Participants will gain insights into the clinical applications of iOCT across three major subspecialties: corneal, glaucoma, and vitreoretinal surgery. The workshop includes interactive case discussions, demonstrations, and hands-on practice with the latest iOCT-integrated surgical platforms in collaboration with industry partners.
Learning Objectives
By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
- Understand the principles and technical capabilities of intraoperative OCT.
- Recognize the benefits and limitations of iOCT in anterior and posterior segment surgeries.
- Evaluate real-world clinical applications of iOCT in corneal surgeries, glaucoma procedures and vitreoretinal surgeries.
- Gain hands-on experience using iOCT-integrated surgical systems.
Target Audience
Ophthalmologists, ophthalmology trainees, and allied eye care professionals with an interest in anterior
and posterior segment surgery, surgical innovation, and intraoperative imaging technologies.
Logistics & Requirements
Ophthalmologists, ophthalmology trainees, and allied eye care professionals with an interest in anterior
and posterior segment surgery, surgical innovation, and intraoperative imaging technologies.
- Wet-lab/training rooms setup with surgical microscopes and iOCT systems
- Audio-visual support for case videos and imaging projection
- Rotating group stations for hands-on activities
- Pre-registration to limit group sizes and ensure adequate interaction
