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3. Winterthur Ophthalmology Symposium - WOS2026
"Measure Twice, Implant Once!"
3. Winterthur Ophthalmology Symposium - WOS2026
"Measure Twice, Implant Once!"
Datum
12.03.2026 - 13.03.2026
Symposium
Winterthur
Sprache
Englisch
CME Max
8 CME Punkte
Gebühren ab
gebührenfrei
Veranstalter
Augenzentrum Winterthur
Augenchirurgie.ch
Augenchirurgie.ch
Organisator
FriedEvents AG
Unterdorfstrasse 12,
CH-8808 Pfäffikon
Tel.: +41 (0) 55 420 45 73
Ausrichter:
Augenzentrum Winterthur
Augenchirurgie.ch
DR. Ivo Guber
Stadthausstrasse 51
CH-8400 Winterthur
in colloboration with:
Kantonspital Winterthur
& Kantonspital St.Gallen
The 3rd Winter(-thur) Ophthalmology Symposium offers a top-class scientific program in which individual topics from the respective areas of ophthalmology are discussed and participants are brought up to date. The motto is “Measure Twice, Implant Once!". In addition to the scientific program, workshops on cataract surgery and various wetlabs will be offered. One about biometry, IOL calculations and choice will be held by a legend in the field of biometry Dr. Sibylle Scholtz from Homburg.
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Basisinformation
Datum12.03.2026 - 13.03.2026SymposiumWinterthurSpracheEnglischCME Max8 CME PunkteGebühren abgebührenfreiVeranstalterAugenzentrum Winterthur
Augenchirurgie.chOrganisatorFriedEvents AG
Unterdorfstrasse 12,
CH-8808 Pfäffikon
Tel.: +41 (0) 55 420 45 73
Ausrichter:
Augenzentrum Winterthur
Augenchirurgie.ch
DR. Ivo Guber
Stadthausstrasse 51
CH-8400 Winterthur
in colloboration with:
Kantonspital Winterthur
& Kantonspital St.Gallen -
VERANSTALTUNGSORT
Kongresszentrum Gate27
Theaterstrasse 27b
8400 Winterthur, CH -
Programm
12 March, 2026
Opening WOS2026Presbyopia meets Retina09:50 - 10:00Welcome to the 3rd Winterthur Ophthalmology SymposiumPD Dr Josef Guber1. Session: Medical RetinaRetinal Vascular Occlusion (RVO) - Update | Prof Nicolas Feltgen10:00 - 10:15Indroduction and pathophysiology of RVOProf Nicolas Feltgen10:15 - 10:30Diagnostics in RVOPD Dr Pascal Hasler
10:30 - 10:45Anti-VEGF Therapy versus Retinal Laser Coagulation in retinal vein occlusionProf Bernhard Henrich10:45 - 11:00Oxygenation and anti-VEGF in retinal vein occlusionProf Margarita Todorova11:00 - 11:15Retinal vein occlusion from OMICS to clinical studiesPD Dr Aude Ambresin11:15 - 11:30Early intravenous thrombolysis for non‑arteritic central retinal artery occlusion: efficacy versus harm - the Revision trialProf Martin Spitzer11:30 - 11:45tbcProf Kajo Bucan11:45 - 12:00General recommendations from a neurovascular specialist following retinal vascular occlusionsProf Susanne Wegener12:00 - 12:15DiscussionLunch break12:15 - 13:30 Exhibition area2. Session: Surgical RetinaRetinal Detachment Surgery - Experts Talk | Prof Peter Szurman13:30 - 15:30Coffee break15:30 - 16:00 Exhibition area3. Session: Artificial IntelligenceDigital Revolution - Where we are now? | Prof Goran Petrovski16:00 - 18:0013 March, 20251. Session: Presbyopia / Refractive surgery / Cataract surgery (Part 1)Presbymania08:30 - 08:40Trends in presbyopia treatment - lens or cornea?08:40 - 08:502024 – 25 years ULIB (User Group for Laser Interference Biometry)Dr Sibylle Scholtz08:50 - 09:00IOL calculation after laser eye surgery - choose your lens wisely!Prof Armin Langenbucher09:00 - 09:10Treatment of Ocular Surface Disease prior to Refractive and RLE/Cataract Surgery09:10 - 09:20How to deal with an unhappy premium IOL patient?09:20 - 09:30Is glaucoma a contraindication for MIOL's?09:30 - 09:40Addressing presbyopia without access to lasers09:40 - 09:50Bilateral FLACS with Implantation of Edof IOL's - pros and consDr Jérôme Bovet09:50 - 10:00DiscussionCoffee Break10:00 - 10:30 Second Floor2. Session: Presbyopia / Refractive surgery / Cataract surgery (Part 2)Presbymania | Dr Johann Kruger, Prof Erika Eskina, Dr Samer Hamada10:30 - 10:40Different types of laser treatment options for presbyopia10:40 - 10:50Presbyopia treatment options in high myopesDr Ivo Guber10:50 - 11:00Presby-LASIK: My perspective on spherical abberation modificationDr Vicente Rodriguez11:00 - 11:10My experience in Presbymax and how to choose the right strategyProf Erika Eskina11:10 - 11:20The Future of Vision Correction: Why SMILE is My Go-To Procedure11:20 - 11:30Presbyopic IPCL - indications and resultsDr Johann Kruger11:30 - 11:40Presbyopia X: Unveiling the Game-Changing Tech beyond the Rest!Dr Samer Hamada11:40 - 11:50Laser scleral microperforation - A unique method to treat presbyopiaDr Magda Rau11:50 - 12:00Pharmacological management of presbyopia – have we found the holy grail?3. Session: Corneo-plasticsOculopastics meets cornea | Dr Nikolina Budimlija13:30 - 13:40Ocular surface disorders in the Oculoplastic Arena13:40 - 13:55Ocular surface and fornix reconstruction13:55 - 14:10Persistent epithelial defect - treatment ladder and novel therapeutic optionsDr Johnson Yan Ning Neo14:10 - 14:25Stem cell transplantation for ocular surface reconstruction14:25 - 14:40Saliva to the EyeDr Nikolina Budimlija14:40 - 15:00Hair restoration in an Eye Clinic - eyebrows, eyelashes and more15:00 - 15:15DiscussionKey Note Lecture15:45 - 16:00The history of gene therapy in ophthalmologyDr Frank Goes16:00 - 16:30UPDATE ON GENE THERAPY FOR MACULAR DISEASES16:30 - 16:45Discussion4. Session: NeuroophthalmologyCases from the doctor's office | Prof Nicolas Feltgen16:45 - 17:00Double vision - What's next?Prof Nicolas Feltgen17:00 - 17:15Opticus neuropathy - ischemic vs inflammatory17:15 - 17:30Optic neuritis - a survival guide17:30 - 17:45Optic nerve head avulsion – a devastating diagnosis!17:45 - 18:00DiscussionWorkshops & Wetlabs1. WETLABBiometry | Dr Sibylle Scholtz90 minBiometry - Measure Twice, Implant Once! Learn all about biometry, IOL Calculations and choice.2. WETLABICL Implantation Course | Dr Johann Kruger09:30 - 10:30 I FridayGet all tips and tricks for a successful ICL implantation.3. WETLABBasic Vitrectomy Course | PD Dr Pascal Hasler11:00 - 12:00 I FridayYou want to become a VR surgeon? Don't miss the VR course and learn core and peripheral vitrectomy.4. WETLABAdvanced Vitrectomy Course13:30 - 14:30 I FridayScleral-fixated IOL - Yamane Technique only for professionals5. WETLABPreserFlo® MicroShunt Course | Dr Lorenz Kuske16:45 - 17:45 I FridayPreserFlo® - A simpler way to manage your glaucoma patient1. WORKSHOPIPL (Intensive Pulsed Light) Course | Dr Samer Hamada14:30 - 15:30 I FridayWhat benefits does Intensive Pulsed Light (IPL) bring to your patients and how to use it? Get the information directly from the inventor.2. WORKSHOPExcimer Laser Glaucoma Course | Prof Marc Toeteberg-Harms15:45 - 16:45 I FridayWhat the hELIOS! - Integrating Excimer Laser into your routine workflowsProf Marc Toeteberg-Harms3. WORKSHOPVisual field Course | Prof Margarita Todorova08:00 - 12:00 I SaturdayVisual field practical and theoretical course - For doctors and medical practice assistants.Prof Margarita TodorovaINDUSTRY LUNCH SYMPOSIUMJETT Plasma Course + LUCIDIS EDOF IOL | Dr Vicente Rodriguez, Dr Magda Rau, Dr Valéry Vinzent Wittwer12:30 - 13:30 I FridayJETT Plasma - New device for dry eye disease I LUCIDIS - The Swiss EDOF IOL I Sponsored by OFTAMEDICDr Vicente Rodriguez, Dr Magda Rau, Dr Valéry Vinzent WittwerRahmenprogramm
Congress Gala Event "NIGHT FOR SIGHT" - 13th March, 2026 - 7:30pm
exquisite 4-course menu (wine, softdrinks and coffee included)
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Gebühren
Fachärzte/-innenGebühren abgebührenfreiÄrzte/-innen in WeiterbildungGebühren abgebührenfreicheck:https://www.wos-congress.com/registration
Early Registration Deadline: 31 December 2026, 23:59 (CEST)
Regular Registration Deadline: 7 March 2026, 23:59 (CEST)
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Buchung / Anmeldung
Please contact the organizer directly for further information
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Zertifizierung
Zertifiziert für 8 CME Punkte bei der Ärztekammer der Schweiz
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