IOIS WEBINAR 02

Combating Ocular Surface Inflammation and Dry Eye

OBJECTIVES
This webinar aims to address key challenges and evolving concepts in ocular surface inflammation and dry eye disease through case-based discussions and expert talks. It will highlight emerging diagnostic tools, mechanisms of neuroinflammation and pain, and novel therapeutic targets in dry eye. By integrating insights from international experts and IOIS sections, the session seeks to promote practical, evidence informed, and patient-centered approaches to dry eye management across diverse clinical settings.

PROGRAMME
Introduction to the webinar (2`)

Case 1: Junior (YO) faculty (6`)
Case 2: Junior (YO) faculty (6`)

Presentation 1:
New tools in the assessment of pathogens and antibodies on the ocular surface
Talin Barisani-Asenbauer (10`)
Presentation 2:
Neuroinflammation and pain in ocular surface diseases
Pedram Hamrah (10`)
Summary of the Presentations: by Esen Akpek (5`)
Audience Discussion (3`)

Presentation 3:
Newer therapeutic targets in dry eye disease
Samuel Yiu (10`)
Presentation 4:
Novel pathways in dry eye and management of ocular surface
Speaker TBC (10`)
Summary of the Presentations: by Andrea Leonardi (5`)
Audience Discussion (3`)

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