19^th Global Ophthalmology Summit February 26-27, 2018 Berlin, Germany

• More than thousands of Vitreo-Retinal and Cataract surgeries of all complexities. • Hundreds of tube-shunt implantations for Glaucoma, Corneal transplantations and Refractive surgeries. Member of American Society of Retina Specialists ASRS Member of European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)

surgical techniques in Vitreo-Retinal and Cataract surgery, such as Hammock technique, Biplanar closure of the leaking wounds in MIVS , Shoe- lace buckling for retinal detachment, Needle free techniques for sutured IOLs, etc. Some of them are under review for publication.

Born in 1950 in the region of Transylvania, Romania. He Graduated from the Hebrew University – Hadassah Medical School in Jerusalem, Israel in 1974. In 1985 he finished his residency in Ophthalmology, and in 1990 a fellowship in Neuro-Ophthalmology at the University of Michigan in Ann-Arbor, MI, USA. For the last twenty-five years is the head of the Neuro-Ophthalmology service at the Hadassah Medical Center in Jerusalem, Israel. In addition to his longstanding clinical work, he has collaborated internationally with several medical services in research studies, wrote few chapters in medical textbooks, co-authored almost forty articles published in the international medical literature, lectured in many Ophthalmological & Neuro-Ophthalmological conferences and organized tens of courses along the years in Neuro-Ophthalmology in various meetings.

Neuro-Ophthalmology

David W. Li received his Ph.D. degree in molecular and cellular biology from the University of Washington in Seattle, and completed his postdoctoral training in the Harkness Eye Institute of Columbia Medical Center in New York City. He is currently an elected One-Hundred Talent Professor in the State Key Laboratory of Zhongshan Ophthalmic Center in Sun Yat-sen University

Dr. Li made numerous important discoveries in both eye development and ocular diseases as well as cancer research fields, published over 100 articles

Dr Carl Sheridan is an internationally renowned cell biologist with research experience in ocular cell biology since 1991. His areas of focus have centered on ocular wound healing and cell transplantation research with published papers concerning the ocular surface, cornea, outflow pathway as well as retinal pathologies such as proliferative vitroretinopathy (PVR) and AMD. He has published and reviewed for almost all Ophthalmology scientific journals as well as chaired at international Ophthalmology conferences. He has a keen interest in both tissue engineering and regenerative medicine approaches to prevent and restore sight loss and is passionate that cross discipline research is key to achieving this goal.

Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine

Enric Bach has expertise in visual function evaluation and performance enhancement. He has passion in applying new digital techniques for improving visual-cognitive abilities. Master in Optometry and Vision Therapy. Specialization in Geriatric and Pediatric Optometry from “Centro de Especialización Optométrica” C.E.O (Madrid, Spain). Bachelor in Optics and Optometry (Polytechnic University of Catalonia (Terrassa, Spain)). Speaker in National and International Congresses. Technical director of TOT VISIO (Integrative Vision Therapy Clinic)

Geriatric and Pediatric Optometry

Marta Motlló Caelles, Bachelor in Optics and Optometry ((Polytechnic University of Catalonia (Terrassa, Spain)). Technical Director of Òptica Les Garrigues (Integrative Vision Therapy Clinic). She is an expert in applying new digital techniques for improving visual-cognitive abilities.

Visual-cognitive abilities

Prof. Dr. Luis Emilio Abad has completed his Ph.D. in Genetics and Molecular Biology from Bircham International University, Spain and also did Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Bircham International University, Spain followed by Diploma in Ophthalmology (DO) from Dr. Nano Eye Clinics, Argentina and Doctor in Medicine (MD), Faculty of Medicine from National University of Córdoba, Argentina. He is Dean and Distinguished Professor of Ophthalmology at Ballsbridge University, Dominica and President of International Research Group, Abad Eye Research, Dominica He is also the Honourable global member council of the Board of Quality Standards, UK. He is also awarded with many awards like Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), International Philosophical Institute, Doctor of Letters (D.Litt.) in Medical Research, Maha Sastra University, Cambodia and many more awards. He is the authors of many books few are Practical Manual of Ophthalmology, Revinter, The Vitreous Behavior of stem cells in eyes with chorioretinal injuries and Retinal Vasculopathy, Glosa, Spain .

Biotechnology and Nanotechnology Ocular Research

He is a IACLE Member (INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CONTACT LENS EDUCATOR) and national and international lecturer and as well as an outstanding consultant Professional at XCEL CONTACS in USA. He is also the Co - author of specializing in contact lenses "Diagnosis and management of corneal ectasia with contact lenses" book. He had a 20 years experience in the field of contact lenses.

Irregular cornea and the treatment by contact lens

Sergio Ozan is serving as an Optician at the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina. He is a Specialist in contact lenses, Specialist and Manufacturer of ocular prosthesis and Scientific Adviser for ocular prosthesis in APO (Asociación Profesional de Optómetras in Argentina). He is a Precursor and Creator of multiperforated orbital implant, JUMAT, Precursor and Creator of expander orbit asmotic hydrogel filling for microophthalmia, Director of CEPROC, Director of Ocular Prosthesis Division in Perfect Vision, Santiago, Chile, Developer of one-hour customized ocular prosthesis method, unique in Latinamerica and Precursor and Creator of the first prosthetic scleral lens.

Specialist in contact lenses, Specialist and Manufacturer of ocular prosthesis. Precursor and Creator of multiperforated orbital implant, JUMAT, Precursor and Creator of expander orbit asmotic hydrogel filling for microophthalmia

Dr. Saba Al Rashaed, an ophthalmologist who has experience in handling eye diagnosis, surgeries and recommendations to help patients perform proper care for their eyes; has excellent skills in performing surgeries and giving treatments; values time and work management; practices effective organizational skills strategies for better coordination with peers; has ability to diagnose and perform tests. Dr. Rashaed responsibilities are to performed surgeries on patients who had disorders with their eyesight and required to have surgeries in order to be cured. Constantly participated in the training of residents, as well as fellows. I enthusiastically prepared and delivered didactic lectures, which were always highly rated. I am a dedicated researcher, rigorous when it comes to designing the research projects, as well as in implementing them. Dr. Rashaed has Scientific Publication of 30 and Scientific Posts of 66. Conducted research once a rare disease is encountered and consulted with the experts

Vitreoretinal Diseases,Diabetic Retinopathy

Pelin Kaynak had her orbitofacial plastic surgery training in UCLA, JSEI, Orbitofacial Plastic Surgery Depatment as visiting international fellow in 1996-1997, after finishing her residency. She had founded the Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Division of Istanbul BeyoÄŸlu Eye Research and Training Hospital in 2002, and practiced as director of the department since then until November 2016. She has trained many national and international fellows and residents. She has focused mostly on minimally invasive periocular surgery and aesthetic surgery of the eyelids and lacrimal surgery. She contributes as reviewer and editor to major ophthalmology journals. She has published articles, wrote over 30 book chapters; co edited 3 textbooks related to ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Miinimally invasive periocular surgery and aesthetic surgery of the eyelids and lacrimal surgery.