The 1st IUSG/International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO) sponsored Uveitis Course in Venice, Italy in March 2007 was a great success on both a scientific and human level. It covered all aspects of the specialty. While there were didactic sessions there was an emphasis on one-to-one teaching using case presentations and exciting interactive discussions.
The IUSG, again under the auspices of the ICO, will be organising the 2nd Uveitis Course, which will be held in Venice, Italy between 21-27 February 2009.
It will take place at Venice
International University, where participants will reside
for the entire duration of the course. Besides covering the
whole field of uveitis, special topics will be offered in
four small interactive groups: to learn how to evaluate
uveitis patients, to rationally develop a differential
diagnosis, to interpret fluorescein and indocyanine green
angiographic findings, and to optimise immunosuppressive
therapy. The interactive program will allow in depth
discussion on management of more complicated uveitis
issues.
The course will be limited to 54 participants. The faculty
is composed of highly experienced IUSG members who are well
known for their teaching skills.
Sponsors
of the Uveitis course:
International Uveitis Study Group (IUSG)
International Council of Ophthalmology (ICO)
Organisation
of the course:
Manfred Zierhut,
University of Tuebingen, Germany
Topics:
Anatomy, Epidemiology and Nomenclature
History and Diagnostics
Pathology, Pathogenesis
Basic Immunology
Models of experimental uveitis
Anterior, intermediate and posterior uveitis
Episcleritis and Scleritis
Fluorescein-/Indocyanine green angiography
Masquerade syndromes
Differential Diagnosis
Medical Management:
Corticosteroids, immunosuppressives, biological agents,
intraocular drug delivery
Surgical Management: Cataract Surgery, Vitrectomy
Secondary Glaucoma
Interactive Groups: How to analyse difficult cases,
Laboratory investigations, Management
Psychological situation of uveitis patients
Confidential assessment tests for the benefit of the
participants at the beginning and at the end of the course.
Further
information regarding registration can be found by
downloading this leaflet
Venedig-2009 for
participants
We
wish to invite 5 people from developing countries to this
course. This invitation will include:
Course fee with all course material
Accommodation for February 21–28 (7 nights)
Travel grant up to 800 Euro
Grant for personal costs (30 Euro per day, 240 Euro in
total)
Further information about how to apply for this grant can
be found by downloading this leaflet
Venedig-2009-Grant