Course 17

Number of Candidates:	40 candidates
Aim of Course:	Understanding pathophysiology of PVR, risk factors and challenges in surgical management and how to deal with recurrences. Controversies in management and different treatment options will be discussed.
Course Directors:	Ernesto Bali, Sherif Embabi
Speakers/Instructors:	Hassan Mortada, Mahmoud Soliman, Samir El Baha

11:00 – 11:02	Course overview and self-assessment questions Course directors
11:02 – 11:15	Classification and Pathophysiology Sherif Embabi
11:15 – 11:30	Surgical Technique: Posterior PVR; membranes and ILM peeling Sherif Embabi
11:30 – 11:50	Surgical Technique: Anterior PVR, Retinotomies & Retinectomies Hassan Mortada
11:50 – 12:10	Surgical Technique: Removing subretinal bands; indications & techniques Samir El Baha
12:10 – 12:30	Managing recurrences Mahmoud Soliman
	Add on Combos! And controversies
12:30 – 12:45	Adding an encircling band, Use Of PFCL and retinotomies! Ernesto Bali
12:45 – 13:00	Panel discussion -Management of anterior segment: remove a clear lens? -Use of Chandelier light: option or necessity? -Pharmacotherapy? Any help! -Choice of Tamponade: Ask Russia! Gas or oil (how heavy!)? -Prophylaxis! can we prevent PVR?
	Conclusion & assessment questions