43rd ESCRS Congress in Copenhagen
At the prestigious 43rd Congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) held in Copenhagen, the team from Svjetlost Eye Clinic once again reaffirmed its position among Europe’s leading ophthalmology experts.
From scientific lectures and surgical workshops to e-posters, Svjetlost was proudly represented on the global stage.
From scientific lectures and surgical workshops to e-posters, Svjetlost was proudly represented on the global stage.
Dr. Ivan Gabrić: 11 Presentations, 2 Events, One Vision
Dr. Ivan Gabrić delivered an impressive total of 11 lectures, marking one of the most extensive individual contributions at this year’s Congress.
He began his ESCRS journey with CSO: Breakfast with the Expert, followed by his insights on "Corneal Topography after Refractive Surgery". He then continued with the lecture "Aberrometry Pre and Post Refractive Surgery" and contributed to the Schwind Booth Sessions with "SmartSight and Beyond".
Dr. Ivan Gabrić delivered additional presentations, offering deep insights into refractive surgery:
He began his ESCRS journey with CSO: Breakfast with the Expert, followed by his insights on "Corneal Topography after Refractive Surgery". He then continued with the lecture "Aberrometry Pre and Post Refractive Surgery" and contributed to the Schwind Booth Sessions with "SmartSight and Beyond".
Dr. Ivan Gabrić delivered additional presentations, offering deep insights into refractive surgery:
- "Laser Energy Setting and Spot Distribution"
- "Wavefront Results of First-in-Human KLEX Case Series for Simple Myopic Astigmatism"
- "How to Fix Keratorefractive Lenticule Extraction Complications"
- "Dialing Down the Dose: Exploring Femtosecond Laser-Induced Optical Breakdown Levels and Their Impact on Visual Outcomes"
- "First in Human KLEX for Simple Myopic Astigmatism"
- "MASI: A Rapid Objective Metric for Evaluating KLEX Outcomes and Visual Quality"
- "Foresight: A Novel Software for Personalised Ablations Using Schwind Amaris and MS39 Imaging"
- "Beyond SmartSight: A Comparative Evaluation of PRK, LASIK and KLEX Enhancements in 59 Post-SmartSight Eyes"
- "Topographic Changes After KLEX for Simple Myopic Astigmatism"
Assist. Prof. Maja Bohač, MD, PhD: Leadership in the Field
Assist. Prof. Maja Bohač, MD, PhD, has once again established her status among most prominent European experts in refractive surgery field.
On the invite of the Organisational Comittee of Congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS), Assist. Prof. Maja Bohač, MD, PhD, held a WET Lab practice devoted to surface level methods in refractive surgery (PRK, LASEK, EPI, LASIK), giving the participants practical insight into advanced techniques and treatment methods.
Within video symposium, author's movie was shown portraying guidance for treatment regarding complicated cases of diopter removal, which added to educational concept of this year's Congress.
On the invite of the Organisational Comittee of Congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS), Assist. Prof. Maja Bohač, MD, PhD, held a WET Lab practice devoted to surface level methods in refractive surgery (PRK, LASEK, EPI, LASIK), giving the participants practical insight into advanced techniques and treatment methods.
Within video symposium, author's movie was shown portraying guidance for treatment regarding complicated cases of diopter removal, which added to educational concept of this year's Congress.
Well known face in inovative format discussions
Most remarkable moment of this year's congress was a inovative debate format, in which the leading world surgeons presented and defended different courses of treatment.
Assist. Prof. Maja Bohač, MD, PhD Director of Refractive Surgery Department at Svjetlost Eye Clinic, for the second year in a row, has had the honor of leading the international team of surgeons which stand for lenticular extraction also known as SmartSight. In this subject, she was faced head-to-head with the pioneers of the field:
- Prof. Walter Sekundo, MD, PhD
- Prof. Beatrice Cochener Lamard, MD, PhD (France) who was the former President of ESCRS
- Mario Nubielo, MD
- Glenn Carp, MD (United Kingdom)
- Sheetal Brar, MD (India)
Assist. Prof. Maja Bohač, MD, PhD ESCRS Contribution:
- "LASIK Flap Handling"
- "PRK, LASEK, EPI-LASIK"
- KLEX Evidence & ESCRS Refractive Guidelines
Shaping the Future of Refractive Surgery
A skilled surgeon not only performs, but teaches. Svjetlost proudly recognizes Assist. Prof. Maja Bohač, MD, PhD and Assist. Prof. Adi Pašalić, MD, PhD for their contribution to this year's ESCRS WET Lab, where they played a key role in training the next generation of refractive surgeons.
Dr. Krešimir Gabrić, MD, made his remark on 43rd Congress of ESCRS by sharing his experience and knowledge in two presentations.
First one at the Johnson&Johnson panel with „Techins and Odyssey Experience And Outcomes“ and the second one with „ The Wavefront Signature Of SIFI IOLs: Transforming Visions with EVOLUX: A High Volume Surgeon's Perspective“.
Assist. Prof. Adi Pašalić, MD, PhD, contribuded this year’s ESCRS by shaping the skills of young and upcoming generation of surgeons by doing Surgical Skills Courses WET Lab on Basic Phaco.
Dr. Mateja Jagić, MD presented:
Dr. Krešimir Gabrić, MD, made his remark on 43rd Congress of ESCRS by sharing his experience and knowledge in two presentations.
First one at the Johnson&Johnson panel with „Techins and Odyssey Experience And Outcomes“ and the second one with „ The Wavefront Signature Of SIFI IOLs: Transforming Visions with EVOLUX: A High Volume Surgeon's Perspective“.
Assist. Prof. Adi Pašalić, MD, PhD, contribuded this year’s ESCRS by shaping the skills of young and upcoming generation of surgeons by doing Surgical Skills Courses WET Lab on Basic Phaco.
Dr. Mateja Jagić, MD presented:
- "KLEX, FS LASIK and TransPRK in Correcting Myopia"
- "Relationship Between OSI-DI Score and Subbasal Nerve Plexus Regeneration After Three Myopia Correction Methods"
Dr. Ante Barišić, MD, PhD had the honor of attending the Presidential Dinner, a highlight of the Congress reserved for select international leaders in ophthalmology.
Dr. Nita Bejdić, MD and Dr. Ajla Sopljak-Salkica, MD, presented an e-poster on:
Dr. Nita Bejdić, MD and Dr. Ajla Sopljak-Salkica, MD, presented an e-poster on:
- "Two-Step Therapeutic Treatment of a Patient with Corneal Scarring and Cataract: Corneal Wavefront-Guided Phototherapeutic Keratectomy Followed by Aberration-Free IOL Implantation"
Croatian Ophthalmology on the Global Stage
Through active participation, scientific contributions, and international recognition, Svjetlost has once again confirmed its position as one of Europe’s leading ophthalmology centers.
At the same time, the team’s achievements demonstrate how Svjetlost ophthalmology now stands shoulder to shoulder with the global elite.
At the same time, the team’s achievements demonstrate how Svjetlost ophthalmology now stands shoulder to shoulder with the global elite.
A Commitment to Innovation, Education, and Patient Care
The presence of our specialists at the 43rd ESCRS Congress is a testament to Svjetlost’s Eye Clinic continued commitment to innovation, professional education, and clinical excellence in the service of better vision for all.