Oral presentation | Optometry Conference

We are inviting abstracts for the joint EAOO Optometry Conference and the 4^th Optometry Conference of Central and South-Eastern Europe (OCCSEE) in Pula, Croatia, 11-13 May 2018. The conference is a collaboration between the European Academy of Optometry and Optics and University of Applied Sciences Velika Gorica, and is held aside with the European Council of Optometry and Optics’ (ECOO) Spring meeting. The conference will bring together professionals from over 30 countries to discuss and share the latest research, education and clinical practice in optometry, optics and dispensing, and vision science.

Abstracts

We are seeking abstracts with research, clinical and educational themes. Abstracts will be presented as oral or poster presentations depending on author preference.

We are especially interested in abstracts and proposals that emphasise what professionals from other countries can learn from your work, and submissions that focus on accreditation, development of professional roles and initiatives to increase capacity to deliver eye care. We also encourage students or newly graduated professionals to present their research or cases form their clinical work.

Submitting an abstract

Abstract submissions can be made online here

Please read the full guidelines for information on the submission process and criteria.

Closing dates for submissions

Monday 4 December 2017 (midnight CET / GMT+1)

If you have questions regarding the submission of abstracts, please contact us on abstracts2018@eaoo.info

Author’s name:	Felix Fischl, B.Sc.
Affiliation(s):	Fischl Optometrie
Country:	Germany
Co-presenter’s name:	Kristina Mihic, bacc.ing.opt.
Affiliation(s):	University of Applied Sciences Velika Gorica
Country:	Croatia
Title of Workshop:	Slit Lamp Flow
Key words:	slit lamp, flow, slit lamp techniques
Number of participants:	max. 10
Language:	English
Abstract: The Slitlamp biomicroscope is the most versatile tool used in the assessment of ocular health. The primary use of this instrument is the investigation of the adnexa and the anterior eye. Therefore, it is very important to know about different techniques for observation and an efficient, systematic way to perform these in your daily praxis, to detect abnormalities or changes in your patient’s eyes. Goals of this course: acquire different illumination techniques understand how to observe certain structures be able to find abnormalities in the anterior eye perform an efficient, systematic slit lamp flow
Target audience: Opticians Optometrists Students of optometry Ophthalmologists

Author’s name:	Petr Veselý
Affiliation(s):	Department of Optometry and Orthoptics, Medical Faculty, Masaryk University, Kamenice 5, 625 00 Brno
Country:	Czech Republic
Co-presenter’s name:	Svatopluk Synek
Affiliation(s):	Department of Optometry and Orthoptics, Medical Faculty, Masaryk University, Kamenice 5, 625 00 Brno
Country:	Czech Republic
Title of Workshop:	Analysis of Color Vision with Farnsworth Munsell 100 Hue Test
Key words:	Color visión, color vision defects, protanopia, deuteranopia, tritanopia
Number of participants:	15
Language:	English
Abstract: Before practical workshop the basic information about physiology and pathology of the color vision (CV) is explained. Basically color vision defects (CVD) are divided into two groups – inborn and acquired. Acquired vision defects can show other serious disease of visual system. This is the reason why color vision defects examination is so important in ophthalmology and optometry examination. After that the basic methods for color vision defects examination will be shown and explained. In our department we usually use Lanthony test (LT) for quick examination of color vision defects and Farnsworth Munsell 100 Hue test (FM100). Farnsworth Munsell 100 Hue test is a very exact method for determining the type of color vision defects. After theoretical part the participants can try to perform color vision defects examination or can be examined as patients.
Target audience: Opticians Optometrists Students of optometry Ophthalmologists

Author’s name:	Dr John Siderov
Affiliation(s):	Vision and Hearing Sciences, Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge
Country:	UK
Title of Workshop:	TOP TIPS for Testing Children’s Vision
Key words:	Paediatric vision, children
Number of participants:	50
Language:	English
Abstract: The aim of this workshop is to enable participants to improve their approach to the optometric examination of children. The workshop will describe effective approaches for assessing vision and visual function in children with the emphasis on the pre-school child. Topics will include assessment of visual acuity, static and cycloplegic refraction, sensory and motor alignment and key principles in management of common eye problems in young children. Participants will have the chance to review different tests used in assessing children’s vision and to ask questions.
Target audience: Opticians Optometrists Students of optometry Ophthalmologists

Author’s name:	Davor Mihaljević
Affiliation(s):	Essilor Optika d.o.o.
Country:	Croatia
Title of Workshop:	Nanotechnology in Progressive Lens Production
Key words:	Progressive lenses, nanotechnology, non-compromised vision
Number of participants:	30
Language:	English
Abstract: Since the invention of progressive lenses in 1959, by Mr. Bernard Maintenaz, the dream of every progressive lens producer has been to develop a progressive lens with no compromise. Current technology did not allow this dream to become true. But thanks to new breakthrough in technology, this compromise has now been broken and new era in progressive lenses has begun.
Target audience: Opticians Optometrists Students of optometry

Author’s name:	Prof. Dr. Hans-Jürgen Grein
Affiliation(s):	University of Applied Sciences Lübeck / Fielmann Akademie Schloss Plön
Country:	Germany
Co-presenter’s name:	Dipl.-Ing.(FH) Gustav Pöltner
Affiliation(s):	University of Applied Sciences Velika Gorica (HR), fhg Innsbruck(A), htl-Kolleg Hall i. Tirol (A), CL-Miller-Innsbruck(A)
Country:	Austria
Title of Workshop:	Screening of Visual Functions
Key words:	screening, visual functions, optometric examination
Number of participants:	16
Language:	English
Abstract: Comprehensive optometric examination includes screening of visual functions. Ocular motility, horizontal and vertical sakkades, binocular function, pupil reaction and visual field are important aspects of vision. Easy-to-perform tests can reveal a number of crucial visual disorders. We will demonstrate the screening procedures that are simple, inexpensive and not time-consuming.
Target audience: Opticians Optometrists Students of optometry

Author’s name:	Sebastian Marx
Affiliation(s):	JENVIS Research c/o Ernst Abbe University
Country:	Germany
Title of Workshop:	Contact Lens Care
Key words:	Lens care products, contact lenses, microbiology
Number of participants:	100
Language:	English
Abstract: Lens care is an essential part of successful contact lens care which is often underestimated by patients but also practitioners. The workshop will focus on the requirements which lens care products need to fulfill, a closer look at the ingredients and the latest study results considering the influence of wetting agents regarding the tear film stability. Every participant needs to bring 3 used contact lens cases to the workshop for the experimental part of the session.
Target audience: Opticians Optometrists Students of optometry Ophthalmologists

Author’s name:	Benjamin Schäfer
Affiliation(s):	Aalen University
Country:	Switzerland
Co-presenter’s name:	Michal Krasňanský
Affiliation(s):	Optika Jana Krasňanská
Country:	Slovakia
Co-presenter’s name:	Kristina Mihić
Affiliation(s):	University of Applied Sciences Velika Gorica, Aalen University
Country:	Croatia
Title of Workshop:	Optic Nerve Head (ONH) Diagramming
Key words:	Optic nerve head, cup, c/d ratio, rim
Number of participants:	15
Language:	English
Abstract: Goals and Objectives: Optic nerve head evaluation should be an integral part of the examination on all patients and every fundus should be documented step by step. Physiological cup, neuroretinal rim and overall shape of the ONH are important. Also, the side by side comparison (mirror eye image) is an important step. To identify the disc/cup margin and disc shape variations is the basis to evaluate the cup to disc ratio (c/d – ratio). The goal of the course is to: improve/enhance observations skills review technique of optic nerve head evaluation review diagrammatic representation of optic nerve recognize optic nerve variation/changes and cup-to-disc evaluation build confidence and encourage continued and ongoing ophthalmoscopic evaluation of optic nerve in your practice
Target audience: Students of optometry

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