Eye Research Center

Glaucoma 2012

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Executive program for glaucoma retraining 2

(Glaucoma drug therapies)


Host: Mashhad University of Medical Sciences ophthalmology department with the cooperation of ophthalmology research center and center for ongoing training

Location: Khatam Al Anbiya Specialty Hospital

Scientific Secretary: Dr. Ramin Daneshvar

Executive Secretary: Dr. Ali Dehghani

Date: 5/20/2010

 

8:00-8:20

Opening ceremony and recitation of the Holy Quran

8:20-8:40

Principles of Medical Management

Dr. Daneshvar

8:40-9:00

Hypotensive Lipids

Dr. Sedaghat

9:00-9:20

Beta blockers

Dr. Khakshour

9:20-9:40

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors

Dr. Gharaei

9:40-10:00

Parasympathomimetc Agents

Dr. Kargozar

10:00-10:30

Break

 

10:30-10:50

Alpha agonists

Dr. Esmaeili

10:50-11:10

Fixed combination drugs

Dr. Zarei

11:10-11:30

Newer medical treatments

Dr. Eslampur

11:30-13:00

Panel Discussion

Dr. Khakshour, Dr. Kargozar, Dr. Esmaeili, Dr. Sedaghat, Dr. Gharaei, Dr. Zarei, Dr. Eslampour, Dr. Daneshvar

 

 

 

Retraining Objectives

 

Target group: Ophthalmologists and assistant ophthalmologists, pharmacists

Overall Goal: updating participant’s knowledge regarding various treatment methods for glaucoma and how to choose the best approach

Specific Objectives:

-         Determining therapeutic targets in glaucoma

-         Introduction of novel concepts in optimal choosing of inter ocular pressure

-         Introducing various categories of available drugs, and determining their:

  • Effects and usage
  • Performance
  • Side effects
  • Prohibited usage

-         Introducing new treatment methods and researches regarding glaucoma

-         Answering questions and relieving ambiguities in the form of panel discussions