Myopia Conclave 
Dubai
Celebrating World Optometry Day, 2025

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Join the Largest Myopia Event – MYOPIA CONCLAVE, Dubai 2025 – in the Virtual 3D Immersive Metaverse.

Commemorate World Optometry Day 2025 with us at the MYOPIA CONCLAVE, Dubai, the largest Myopia-focused event, happening on March 23rd from 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM Dubai Time.
Experience an innovative, Virtual 3D Immersive Metaverse platform, bringing together top experts, professionals, and thought leaders in the field of optometry. 
Virtual Platform log in will open on 23 rd March , 2025 , 3:45 PM Dubai time

🔹 DHA-Accredited Event
🔹 Earn CME Points (Full attendance required for full CME credits)
🔹 CME Certificate Delivered via Registered Mobile Number in 21 Working Days
🔹 Organized by United Optometrist Forum (UOF), an Affiliate Member of the World Council of Optometry (WCO)

Don't miss this groundbreaking event shaping the future of Myopia management.
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Speakers

Dr. Sayantan Biswas

Aston University, Birmingham, UK Visit Profile

Dr. Kevin Chan

Treehouse Eyes, Tysons Corner, P.C, USA Visit Profile

Dr. Saif Hassan Alrasheed

Qassim University College of Applied Medical Sciences, Saudi Arabia Visit Profile

Katie Geraghty

Moorfield Eye Hospital, Dubai Visit Profile

Dr Li-Lian Foo

Singapore National Eye Centre, Singapore Visit Profile

Yeshwant Saoji

Saoji Vision Care, India. Visit Profile

Sridhar Swarna

Sigh Savers Optics , UAE Visit Profile

Dr. Barack Ernest Ahumah

Boiteko Opticians, Gaborone, Botswana Visit Profile

Prajjwal Ghosh

Trenetralaya Eye Hospital, Kolkata, India Visit Profile

Dr. Imran Jawaid

Moorfields Eye Hospital, Dubai Visit Profile

Carla Lanca

New York University, Abu Dhabi, UAE Visit Profile

Dr. Quresh Maskati

Maskati Eye Clinic , India Visit Profile

Celine Combrouze

ZEISS Vision Care , MEA Visit Profile

Dr. Anupama Rao

Medcare Eye Centre, Sheikh Zayed Road, Dubai Visit Profile

Dr. Alan Mulvihill

Al Jalila Children’s Hospital , Dubai Visit Profile

Dr. Rajeev Prasad

Indian Optometric Association Visit Profile

Dr. Raymond P. Najjar

National University Health System(NUHS), Singapore Visit Profile

Dr. Rizwana Hussaindeen

Gulf Medical University , UAE Visit Profile

Ms. Irene Sophia Joseph

Genesis HealthCare Center, UAE Visit Profile

Dr. Jan Roelof Polling

University of Applied Sciences, Utrecht, Netherland Visit Profile

Swarna Kamal Naiya

Zayed Military Hospital, UAE Visit Profile

Dr. Syed Muhammad Ali

Moorfields Eye Hospital UAE Visit Profile

Tanios Gerges

Vision Care ,AMICO Visit Profile

Devakanai Suresh Kumar

Sheikh Khalifa Medical City , Abu Dhabi, UAE Visit Profile

Dr. Peter Essig

ZEISS Vision Care, MEA Visit Profile

Dr. Aniruddha Agarwal

Cleveland Clinic , Abu Dhabi, UAE Visit Profile

Dr. Gopi Vankudre

University of Buraimi, School of Optometry , Oman Visit Profile

Rashed Zarour

Al-Batal Optical Company , Saudi Arabia Visit Profile

Yasmin El-Rouby

Cleveland Clinic , Abu Dhabi, UAE Visit Profile

Agenda

  • Auditorium-1
  • 4:00 PM - 4:10 PM

Inauguration Ceremony

By Team UOF
  • Auditorium-1
  • 4:10 PM - 5:05 PM

MYOPIA PREFACE : Science, Trends, and Health Impacts

  • The science behind Myopia: Cause & risk factors             :Dr. Sayantan Biswas                 4:10-4:25 PM
  • Global Trends of Myopia progression                               : Prajjwal Ghosh                         4:25-4:40 PM
  • Impact of Myopia in Quality of life and public health       : Sridhar Swarna                        4:40-4:55 PM
  • Panel Discussion                                                                : Ian James Pengilley                  4:55-5:05PM
  • Auditorium-1
  • 5:10 PM - 5:40 PM

Session By ZEISS Vision Care MEA

  • ZEISS MyoCare: Proven Efficacy in a Caucasian Cohort              : Celine Combrouze         5:10 -5:25 PM
  • ZEISS MyoCare: Science-Driven Innovation for Myopia Control : Dr. Peter Essig                5:25-5:40 PM
  • Auditorium-1
  • 5:45 PM - 6:40 PM

The Myopia Continuum : Navigating Myopia Prevention & Progression

  • The role of outdoor activity in Myopia prevention              : Dr. Raymond P. Najjar           5:45-6:00 PM
  • Childhood Myopia and early intervention                           : Dr. Kevin Chan                       6:00-6:15 PM
  • Myopia progression in Adults                                              : Carla Lanca                            6:15-6:30 PM
  • Panel Discussion                                                                   : Carla Lanca & Claire Elven    6:30-6:40 PM
  • Auditorium-2
  • 6:00 PM - 6:15 PM

Session By ZEISS VISION Care MEA

Experience ZEISS Myopia Management with                               Dr. Batal : Rashed Zarour        6:00-6:15 PM
  • Auditorium-2
  • 6:15 PM - 6:30 PM

SESSION BY AMICO ALCON

New times need New Technologies                                              : Tanios Garges                       6:15-6:35 PM
  • Auditorium-1
  • 6:40 PM - 6:50 PM

MYOPIA MASTERY POLL 1 : LIVE Q & A

By Devakani Suresh Kumar
  • Auditorium-1
  • 6:50 PM - 6:55 PM

LEADERBOARD ANNOUNCEMENT : MYOPIA HERO : 1

More Engagement leads to more Leaderboard score
  • Auditorium-1
  • 6:55 PM - 7:00 PM

Session By ESSILORLUXOTTICA

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  • Auditorium-1
  • 7:00 PM - 8:10 PM

The Complete Myopia Control Toolbox: Best Practices & Protocols

  • Exploring Optical and Non optical strategies for Myopia control  : Katie G                         7:00-7:15PM
  • Ortho K lenses for Myopia correction and control                          : Irene Sophia Joseph   7:15-7:30PM
  • Pharmacological intervention                                                          : Dr Quresh Maskati     7:30-7:45 PM
  • Beyond traditional treatment protocols                                           : Dr Li Lian Foo            7:45-8:00 PM
  • Panel Discussion                                                                               :Sherwin Paul & Irene  8:00-8:10PM
  • Auditorium-1
  • 8:10 PM - 8:30 PM

SESSION BY ALCON AMICO

The Opportunities in Contact Lenses                                                 : Tanios Garges                   8:10-8:30 PM
  • Auditorium-1
  • 8:30 PM - 9:25 PM

THE MYOPIA CHRONICLES: Real Cases, Real Insights : Session : 2

  • Comprehensive Myopia Management: Retrospective cross-sectional case report
                                                                                                        :Dr. Barack Ernest             8:30-8:45PM
  • Refractive Status among the school student population in Al-Buaimi,Oman
                                                                                                             :Dr. Gopi Venkudre           8:45-9:00PM
  • Clearer Horizons: Myopia Control Success with Defocus Spectacle Lenses
                                                                                                            :Yasmin El-Rouby              9:00-9:15PM
  • Panel Discussion                                                                         : Carla Lanca                      9:15-9:25 PM
  • Auditorium-1
  • 9:25 PM - 9:30 PM

MYOPIA MASTERY POLL 2 : LIVE Q & A

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  • Auditorium-1
  • 9:30 PM - 9:35 PM

LEADERBOARD ANNOUNCEMENT : MYOPIA HERO : 2

More Engagement leads to more Leaderboard score
  • Auditorium-1
  • 9:35 PM - 9:45 PM

Myopia Debate

N/A

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