Retinal vascular diseases

Retinal vascular diseases encompass a diverse range of conditions affecting the blood vessels of the retina, leading to significant visual impairment and potential vision loss. This specialized conference track aims to convene ophthalmologists, retinal specialists, researchers, clinicians, and industry experts to explore the latest advancements, challenges, and innovations in the field.

Key Themes and Topics:

1. Diabetic Retinopathy: Explore the pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, and management of diabetic retinopathy (DR), a leading cause of vision loss in diabetic patients. Discuss the stages of DR, including non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy (NPDR) and proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR), as well as diabetic macular edema (DME). Review the role of systemic and ocular factors in the development and progression of DR.
2. Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD): Discuss the epidemiology, risk factors, and pathophysiology of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a progressive retinal disease affecting the macula. Review the classification of AMD (i.e., dry AMD and neovascular or wet AMD), as well as the role of genetic and environmental factors in disease susceptibility. Explore the latest advancements in the diagnosis and management of AMD, including anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (anti-VEGF) therapy and retinal imaging techniques.
3. Retinal Vein Occlusion (RVO): Examine the etiology, clinical features, and management of retinal vein occlusion (RVO), a common retinal vascular disorder associated with vision loss. Discuss the subtypes of RVO, including central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO) and branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO), as well as the risk factors for thrombosis and retinal ischemia. Review the role of anti-VEGF therapy, corticosteroids, and laser photocoagulation in treating macular edema and neovascularization secondary to RVO.
4. Retinal Artery Occlusion (RAO): Review the clinical features, risk factors, and management of retinal artery occlusion (RAO), a sight-threatening vascular event leading to retinal ischemia and infarction. Discuss the subtypes of RAO, including central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO) and branch retinal artery occlusion (BRAO), as well as the differential diagnosis and acute management strategies. Explore the role of retinal artery reperfusion techniques, such as intra-arterial thrombolysis and hyperbaric oxygen therapy.