Track 1: Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology

All the aspects of clinical practice and research in ophthalmology and vision science are dealt with the help of clinical and experimental ophthalmology. It includes new clinical trials studies in ophthalmology, technical & surgical innovation, and current ophthalmic updates, analysis activities and continuing medical education in ophthalmology.

Track 2: Glaucoma

Your eye constantly makes aqueous humor. As new aqueous flows into your eye, the same amount of fluid should drain out. The fluid which drains out through an area is called as drainage angle. This process keeps pressure in the eye. But if the drainage angle is not working properly, fluid develops in the eye and pressure inside increases and damages the optic nerve. The optic nerve is made up of several million tiny nerve fibers. The optic nerve looks like an electric cable made up of many small wires. If these nerve fibers die, blind spots will develop in your vision. You will not observe the development of blind spots until most of your optic nerve fibers have died. If all the fibers have disappeared, then you will become blind.

• Primary open-angle glaucoma
• Angle-closure glaucoma
• Retinopathy at prematurity
• Abnormal vision development
• Genetic disorders
• Pediatric cataracts

Track 3: Neuro-Ophthalmology

Neuro-Ophthalmology is deals with neurology and ophthalmology. The sensory system ailment affects the pupillary reflexes, vision and eye developments are contemplated under the branch of neuro-ophthalmology. Visual Neuroscience focuses on Visual system of the human brain mainly the visual cortex of the brain. The aim is to understand the functioning of the visual neural network and how it influences visual perception and behaviour. It mainly focuses on how eyes and brain responds to light, how the perception of images happen in the brain and how the mind recreates the world like reality as it really is.

• Diplopia
• Visual myasthenia gravis
• Optic neuritis
• Optic neuropathy
• Papilledema
• Idiopathic intracranial hypertension
• Mind tumours
• Unexplained visual misfortune
• Cerebral pains
• Blepharospasm

Track 4: Cataract

A cataract is a clouding of the lens that leads to decrease in vision. It develops slowly and can affects one or both the eyes. Symptoms for cataract may include faded colors, blurry or double vision, halos around light, trouble with bright lights and trouble seeing at night. This may result in trouble driving, reading or recognising faces. Due to poor vision caused by cataracts it  may also results in risk of falling and depression. Cataracts cause half of all cases of blindness and visual impairment worldwide.

• Posterior polar cataracts
• Congenital cataracts
• Nuclear cataract

Track 5: Ophthalmic Vision Science

Vision Science is the scientific study of vision and it is a relatively recent term which is use to describe all studies that are related to how humans and animals process information visually. This type of science also had numerous sub-types such as ophthalmology, neuroscience, computer vision, perception psychology and more.

• Development of Refractive Error
• Visuomotor Sensitivity
• Visual Acuity
• Refraction in Vision Research
• Contour Interaction in Foveal Vision

Track 6: Vision Rehabilitation

Vision rehabilitation is a method of improving vision and it is the process of restoring functional ability and developing the quality of life, for the one who has lost visual function through illness or injury. Visual rehabilitation services are focused on low vision, which is a visual impairment that cannot be corrected by regular eyeglasses, contact lenses, medication, or surgery. Visual impairment is caused by some factors including brain damage, vision loss, and others.

• Neurological approach
• Physical approach

Track 7: Pediatric Ophthalmology

Pediatric ophthalmology is a sub-specialty of ophthalmology that deals with children's eye diseases. A pediatric ophthalmologist mainly works on visual system and on different eye disorders which decrease the vision in children. Various eye disorders in the children are being examined by the Pediatric ophthalmologists who are expertise in Ophthalmology. By using the glasses and medication Pediatric ophthalmologists manage the various eye disorders in children with utmost care.

• Retinopathy of Prematurity
• Eye Screening
• Strabismus
• Amblyopia, Exotropia, Esotropia
• Superior Oblique Palsy
• Retinoblastoma
• Thyroid Eye Disease
• Dissociated Vertical Deviation (DVD)

Track 8: Ophthalmology Disorders

There are no early side effects for many eye sicknesses. They might be effortless and you may see no adjustment in your vision until the infection has turned out to be very worst. The best way to secure your vision is through customary expert eye examinations. Obviously between testing in the event that you see an adjustment in your vision or you think your eye might be harmed.

• Age-Related Macular Degeneration
• Macula
• Swelling Eyes
• Waterfalls in Babies
• Visual impairment
• Keratoconus
• Eyelid Twitching

Track 9: Eye Lens and Refractive Errors

Refractive error means that the shape of the eye does not bend light correctly, resulting in a blurred image. Refractive disorders are commonly treated using corrective lenses such as eyeglasses or contact lenses surgery (such as LASIK) can also be used to correct some refractive disorders. A refractive error can be diagnosed by an eye care professional during a routine eye examination. Testing usually consists of asking the patient to read a vision chart while testing an assortment of lenses to maximize a patient’s vision. Special imaging or other testing is rarely necessary.

• Myopia
• Hyperopia
• Astigmatism
• Presbyopia

Track 10: Orbital Disorders

Orbital inflammation can affect any structures within the orbit. The inflammatory response can be nonspecific or granulomatous. The inflammation can involve as a part of an underlying medical disorder or can exist in isolation. This can be affected by any age-related persons. The process can occur again repeatedly or periodically. The eye socket and the eyelids work together to protect the eye and its muscles. Ophthalmoscopy is done as a part of an eye exam and routine physical exam. Various tumours may grow or spread to the eye socket and they must be removed in order to protect the vision.

• Graves Ophthalmology
• Orbital Cellulitis
• Rhabdomyosarcoma
• Lacrimal Sac Disorder

Track 11: Fluorescein Angiography

Fluorescein Angiography is a procedure for looking at the dissemination of the retina and choroid utilizing a fluorescent color and a particular camera. Sodium fluorescein is used into the fundamental course, the retina is lit up with blue light at a wavelength of 490 nanometers, and an angiogram is gotten by shooting the fluorescent green light that is transmitted by the color.

• Autofluorescence Imaging
• Normal  Angiography
• Abnormal Fluorescein Angiography

Track 12: Eye Exercises and its Effects

Exercise reduces oxidative stress, and it is one of the significant factors in the development of eye disease. The risk of onset of cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, Diabetic retinopathy, and retinal vein occlusion can be reduced through exercise and this came through recent researches. Some eye diseases are associated with poor cardiovascular health, in which exercise plays a major role. Some studies have examined whether there is a relationship between physical activity and age-related macular degeneration.

• Hatha yoga
• Massage therapies
• Aromatherapy
• Music therapy
• Acupuncture

Track 13: Eye Care and Advancements in Eye care

Current technologies are revolutionize the quality of life for those with low or impaired vision there are some upcoming technologies that will greatly impact the lives of people dealing with impaired vision.

• Telescopic Eye Implant
• The Bionic Eye
• Bionic Contact Lens
• LASIK
• Wavefront analysis
• Argon or Diode Laser
• Femtosecond laser Istent
• EX-PRESS shunt
• Selective laser Trabeculoplasty

Track 14: Novel Advances in Vision Improvement

The biggest achievement in the field of Eye disease treatment is Gene Therapy. Retina is the main target in Gene Therapy it is a perfect organ for therapeutic interventions. Retina is a small tissue, highly compartmentalized, immune-privileged and it can be easily accessible. As there is no remedy or cure for the permanent vision loss caused by the several retinal diseases, one of the novel therapeutic strategies aims at the development of stem cells based neuroprotective and regenerative medicine. Embryo, bone marrow, the region of neuronal genesis and the eye are the main sources of Stem Cells for the treatment of Retinal diseases.

• Stem cells Transplantation
• Encapsulated Cell Technology