Similar Posts
2023 AGM and Scientific Conference
Archived event — 2023. Registration and abstract submissions for this meeting are closed. Contact the Society for conference information.
Timing of IOL repositioning surgery significantly impacts refractive outcomes
This large retrospective study analyzed the incidence and appropriate timing of repositioning surgery to correct misalignment of toric IOLs. Study design The retrospective, multicenter case series included 6,431 eyes who received acrylic foldable toric IOLs after phacoemulsification. Outcomes included rate and timing of IOL repositioning, as well as residual IOL misalignment, refractive outcome and need…
2019 AGM and Scientific Conference
Our 29th Annual AGM is fast approaching. The theme for this year’s AGM is: Advances in the management of Orbital diseases and Oculoplastics – Role of oculoplastics in Eye care Date: Thursday 26th September to Saturday 28th September, 2019. Location: Sogakope Beach Resorts, Sogakope is a 2hr drive from Accra.
2018 AGM and Scientific Conference
The Executive Committee of the Ophthalmological Society of Ghana (OSG) announces the 28th Annual General and Scientific meeting of the Ophthalmological society of Ghana. This meeting has been scheduled for October 4th – 6th at the Eusbett Hotel in Sunyani.Sunyani is surrounded by the forested Southern Ashanti uplands. The city of Sunyani rose as an…
Central visual field damage often missed by 24-2 VF tests
This multicenter, prospective cross-sectional study compared the prevalence of abnormal 24-2 and 10-2 visual field (VF) test results in patients with various stages of glaucoma. Study design Investigators used data from the African Descent and Glaucoma Evaluation Study (AD-AGES), where participants underwent 24-2 and 10-2 VF testing at standardized intervals. Of 775 eyes, 364 were…
Panel issues first U.S. guidelines for childhood retinoblastoma screening
An expert panel of ocular oncologists, pathologists and geneticists has established guidelines that could facilitate care and eliminate unnecessary exams for children at risk of retinoblastoma (Rb). Study design The recommendations were developed over a 2-year period by physicians from Rb referral centers in the U.S. and Canada. Led by members of the American Association of…
