Conference “World of Pediatric ophthalmology in Tbilisi” TIOC 2025

Program

October 3rd, 2025

08.00-17.00	Registration
09.00-10.15	Session 1.
10.15-10.30	Coffee Break
10.30-11.45	Session 2. Refractive Surgery in Kids
11.45-12.20	Key Note Lecture (Georgia)
12.20-13.20	Lunch Break
13.20-13.50	Opening of the Meeting Igor Aznauryan, Zaza Khotenashvili, Minister of health of Georgia
13.50-15.05	American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS) Session_1 “Pediatric Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension”, Jason Peragallo “Pediatric Cornea: A Case-Based Approach to Clinical Decision-Making”, Jamila Hiasat “The Effects of Electronics on the Pediatric Eye”, Lisa Vredevoogd “Ocular Sequelae in a Population-Based Cohort of Children Diagnosed with Diabetes Mellitus over a 50-Year Period”, Brian Mohney “Hiding in Plain Sight (Drusen/PHOMS, choroidal nodules in NF-1, physiologic ON cupping, dermoids, hemangiomas) ”, Lance Siegel “Excavated Optic Disc Anomalies”, Himanshu Patel “Pediatric Glaucoma in Association with Ocular and Systemic Syndromes”, Sonal Dangda
15.05-15.20	Break
15.20-16.35	“Association for Ophthalmology and Strabismus” in Russia (AOS) Session
16.35-16.50	Break
16.50-18.05	Key Note Lecture “An Update on Myopia of Interventions for Myopia Control”, Jason Yam

October 4th, 2025

09.00-10.15	Session 3.
10.15-10.30	Coffee Break
10.30-11.45	American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS) Session_2 “First Surgery after 20 or more years of Longstanding Strabismus – Ophthalmologist and Patient Perspectives and Goals”, Miguel Paciuc-Beja “Update on Childhood Intermittent Exotropia”, Jonathan Holmes “Management approach to Congenital Nystagmus syndrome”, Orwa Nasser “Dynamic Surgery for Restrictive Strabismus”, Luis Javier Cardenas Lamas “More than Just Cosmesis: The Psychosocial Impact of Strabismus”, Anne Langguth “Surgical Treatment of Complete CN3rd. Palsy and Long-Term Results of 58 Cases”, Birsen Gokyigit “Surgical Management of Diplopia in Dysthyroid Ophthalmopathy”, Chatzistefanou Klio “Surgical options for Congenital Nystagmus syndrome”, Orwa Nasser
11.45-12.20	Key Note Lecture (Russia)
12.20-13.20	Lunch Break
13.20-14.35	Session 4.
14.35-14.50	Break
14.50-16.05	International Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Council (IPOSC) Session. Topic Amblyopia “Management of strabismic functional amblyopia : focus on the use of fixation”, Paris Vincent “Glasses and Patching for Amblyopia”, Holmes Jonathan “The trends and causes of Amblyopia in Israel over a century”, Eedy Mezer “New Treatments for Amblyopia”, Tamara Wygnanski-Jaffe “Advances in the treatment for amblyopia”, Chen Zhao “The role of technology in screening for amblyopia”, Kaushik Murali “The Role of Near vision in assessment of amblyopia”, Alejandro Armesto “Amblyopia Treatment Efficacy in Children: The Advantage of Early Refractive Management”, Balasanyan Victoria
16.05-16.20	Break
16.20-16.55	Key Note Lecture “Online and virtual reality educational platforms in pediatric ophthalmology”, Faruk Örge
19.00-23.00	Gala-dinner (PAID SEPARATELY)

October 5th, 2025

09.00-10.15	Session 5.
10.15-10.30	Coffee Break
10.30-11.45	Session 6.
11.45-12.20	Key Note Lecture “Advancements and Innovations in the Treatment of Strabismus”, Kenneth Wright
12.20-13.20	Lunch Break
13.20-14.35	International Strabismological Association (ISA) Session. Topic Strabismus Surgery “Overcorrections in Strabismus Surgery”, Rosario Gomez de Liano “Anterior Segment Ischemia”, Giovanni Marcon “Undercorrections in Strabismus Surgery”, Nikos Kozeis “Complications Following Strabismus Surgery: An IRIS Registry Study”, Christie Morse “Lost/Slipped muscle”, Andrea Molinari “Diplopia after Strabismus Surgery”, Sara Flodin “Eyelid alterations related to strabismus surgery – either as a complication or as a useful tool”, Seyhan Özkan
14.35-14.50	Break
14.50-16.05	Asia-Pacific Strabismus and Paediatric Ophthalmology Society (APSPOS) Session. Topic Strabismus Surprises “Permanent vision loss after strabismus surgery”, Miho Sato “Surgical Surprises”, Siddharth Agrawal Balasanyan Victoria “A lesson learned from a surprise during nasal transportation of lateral rectus”, Chen Zhao “The Seemingly Ordinary Infantile Esotropia – One Surprise After Another!”, Shuan Dai “A surprising indication to perform Strab Surgery”, Amila de Alwis
16.05-16.20	Break
16.20-17.35	Session 7.
17.35-18.00	Closing Ceremony

Registration

Registration Fees 9990 rubles
Gala-dinner 9990 rubles

Dear Colleagues, 2025 meeting official language is English. Simultaneous translation from English to Russian will also be organized.

Conference Registration Fees for TIOC 2025:

Early Bird (Until May 31): 9990 rubles
Standard (June 1 – until August 31): 12500 rubles
Late Registration (September 1 – until October 3): 17000 rubles
On-site Registration – 24600 rubles

The cost for attending the Gala-evening is 9990 rubles (optional).

Important: Flight and accommodation are not included in the registration fee.

Upon completing all required registration fields, you will be directed to the online payment portal, where you can securely process the registration fee using a valid Russian credit or debit card.

Attention: To pay with foreign cards, send us an email info@raos.org or by phone Whatsapp +7 (964) 722 94 02

Igor Aznauryan – MD, Doctor of Science, Professor, Academician of the Academy of Medical and Technical Sciences of the Russian Federation, President of the “Association for Ophthalmology and Strabismus” in Russia, founder and Head of «Yasniy Vzor» pediatric eye clinics in Russia, pediatric ophthalmic surgeon, refractive surgeon.

Zaza Khotenashvili – MD, Doctor of Science, Vice-President of the Georgian Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Society Clinic, Ophthalmologist in “New Hospitals” Clinic in Tbilisi.

Victoria Balasanyan – MD, PhD, Vice-President of the “Association for Ophthalmology and Strabismus” in Russia, Deputy Head for Research and Clinical Activities of Yasniy Vzor pediatric eye clinics in Russia, pediatric ophthalmic surgeon, refractive surgeon.

Christie Morse – MD, Executive Vice President of AAPOS, the past chair of the Advisory Board of the Foundation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), the past chair of the AAO Ethics Committee.

Sonal Farzavandi – MD, MBBS, MS, DO (Ire), FRCS(Ed), Senior Consultant Singapore National Eye Centre, Past President International Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Council (IPOSC).

Tamara Wygnanski-Jaffe – MD, Pediatric ophthalmologist, Head of the pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus service at the Sheba Medical Center, Israel; President of International Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Council (IPOSC).

Andrea Molinari – MD, Pediatric ophthalmologist, Director of Fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus at the Fundacion Metrofraternidad, Associate Professor at Univ. Pontificia del Ecuador. President of the International Strabismological Association.

Jason Yam – MD, MBBS, MPH, FRCS(Edin), FCOphthal(HK), FHKAM(Ophthalmology), Professor at the Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Faruk Örge – MD, MBA, Director of Ophthalmology Akron Children’s Hospital, Professor of Ophthalmology, Pediatrics and Biomedical Engineering, Vice President, AAPOS; Editor in Chief, AAO KTEF Pediatric Ophthalmology Education Center and Virtual Reality Center. Chairman, IPOSC Advisory Board.

Popova Natalya – MD, Doctor of Science, Honored Doctor of the Russian Federation, Vice President for Scientific Research of the “Association for Ophthalmology and Strabismus” in Russia, the chief ophthalmologist Сlinic “Skandinavia”.

Olga Zhukova – MD, Doctor of Science, Chief Pediatric Ophthalmologist of the Volga Federal District, Associate Professor of the Department of Eye Diseases, Head of the Department of Samara Regional Clinical Ophthalmological Hospital named after T.I. Eroshevsky.

Elena Markova – MD, Doctor of Science, Professor of the Department of Ophthalmology at The Russian University of Medicine.

Merab Dvali – MD, Doctor of Science, Professor, Clinic “New Look”.

Mikheil Omiadze – MD, Doctor of Science, Professor, Clinic “Evex Regional Hospital” .

Iva Beradze – MD, Doctor of Science, Professor, Clinic “New Hospitals” .

Svetlana Rychkova – MD, Doctor of Science, Associate Professor of the Department of Eye Diseases, Medical and Biological University of Innovation and Continuing Education, Burnazyan FMBC of the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, a leading researcher at the A.A.Harkevich Institute of Information Transmission Problems of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

Giorgi Petriashvili – MD, Doctor of Science, Clinic “Aversi”.

Giorgi Chichua – MD, Doctor of Science, Chichua Medical Center “Mzera” .

Anna Korolenko – MD, PhD, Honored Doctor of the Russian Federation, Head of the Department of Child Vision Protection at the Irkutsk Branch of the Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution MNTC Eye Microsurgery named after Academician S.N. Fedorov NMRC “MNTK “Eye Microsurgery”.

Alexander Tumasyan – MD, PhD, Chief freelance pediatric ophthalmologist (Moscow), Head of the office of specialized medical care at the Advisory center of the Morozovskaya Children’s Clinical City Hospital.

Kakha Sharashidze – MD, Clinic “Sailors Medical Center” .

Grigor Kamushadze – MD, Clinic “New Hospitals”.

Tamar Kardava – MD, Clinic “New Hospitals”.

Mikheil Gabrichidze – MD, Clinic “Evex Regional Hospital”.

Lana Datuashvili – MD, Clinic “L.G.” .

Lika Zhorzhikashvili – MD, Clinic “New Look”.

Nana Digmelashvili – MD, Clinic “Inova”.

Nikoloz Labauri – MD, Clinic “Da Vinci”.

Eka Eradze – MD, Clinic “Inova”.

Tarash Dolidze – MD, Clinic “New Hospitals”.

Executive Secretary of the “Association for Ophthalmology and Strabismus” in Russia

Sati Agagulyan

info@raos.org

Main Topics

Diagnostics and treatment of strabismus. Strabismus Surgery
Diagnostics and treatment of amblyopia
Congenital and juvenile glaucoma
Congenital cataracts
Problems of refraction and accommodation
Correction of vision in children
Retinopathy of prematurity – new aspects of treatment
Visual impairment and blindness in children
Ophthalmooncology in pediatric practice

Venue and events

October 3: Bioli Velness Resort

1 Bioli St, Tbilisi (15 min. from city center)

Conference buses will depart from Biltmor Hotel, every 10 min, from 08:00 to 09:00 (AM) or by taxi (cost 5$).

08:00 – 10:00 Welcome coffee and registration

10:00 – 18:00 Conference

Bioli Wellness Resort Гостиница в Тбилиси

October 4-5: Biltmor Hotel.

29, Shota Rustaveli ave, Tbilisi.

October 4, 20:00 Gala-Dinner, “Mtatsminda restaurant”, Mtatsminda park (Buses will depart from 19:15 to 19:45, from Biltmor hotel)

October 5: Biltmor Hotel. 29, Shota Rustaveli ave, Tbilisi.

The Biltmore Tbilisi Hotel Гостиница в Тбилиси

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Abstract Submission

Submission Guidelines for Authors

The TIOC 2025 “World of Pediatric ophthalmology in Tbilisi” accepts submissions for Free Papers, Oral present, and Videos.

All abstracts must be submitted in English exclusively via email to tiocgeo@yahoo.com, Please include the word “Abstract” in the subject line of your email and attach the file containing your abstract.

AUTHORS

FIRST (PRESENTING) AUTHOR

The first author will be the presenting author.
The first (presenting) author is expected to register and pay the full registration fee, attend the Congress, and deliver the presentation.
An accurate email address must be provided for the first (presenting) author. Abstract submission results and abstract-related correspondence will be sent exclusively to the first author via email.

CO-AUTHOR(S)

A maximum of FIVE co-authors are allowed for each abstract.
Provide full names and affiliations as they should appear in publications. Initials are only accepted for middle names, if applicable.

ABSTRACT TITLE

The title must be concise, avoiding abbreviations.
Use AMA Manual of Style for title formatting. Online title capitalization tools may be used as a quick reference.

ABSTRACT CONTENT

Abstract content (excluding title, authors, highest degrees, and institutions) should include the following headings:

PURPOSE
METHODS
RESULTS
CONCLUSIONS

The abstract must not exceed 250 words.
Graphs, tables, images, and references should NOT be included.
Do not mention the names of affiliated institutes, academic institutions, hospitals, eye centers, or individuals involved in the study. Non-compliance will result in outright rejection.
Define all abbreviations when first used by placing their full form in parentheses.

It is the author’s responsibility to submit an abstract with correct spelling and grammar. The Selection Committee reserves the right to edit abstracts with significant spelling or grammatical mistakes.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

All successfully submitted abstracts will receive an approval notification via email. If you do not receive an acknowledgement within 2 days of submission, please contact the Congress Secretariat at tiocgeo@yahoo.com.

DEADLINES

Authors are encouraged to submit their abstracts early to avoid system congestion or last-minute issues.
Abstracts can be revised until June 1, 2025 (Sunday). Only the latest version will be reviewed.
Late submissions will NOT be accepted.

REVIEW PROCESS

Submitted abstracts will undergo peer review by the Selection Committee.
The review process is confidential, and the decision is final.

PRESENTATION FORMATS

Format Requirement: Presentations should be prepared in PowerPoint format.
Submission Method: Presentations must be sent via WeTransfer to tiocgeo@yahoo.com.
Authors may be asked to change their presentation format as a condition for acceptance.
The TIOC holds the copyright to all materials presented and may reproduce them in any form for distribution.

Free Papers & Videos

Free Papers:

Select the appropriate category when submitting an abstract.
Free paper presentations are oral presentations. Authors will present talks lasting 5–8 minutes at the Congress.

Videos:

Video abstracts must be uploaded by June 1, 2025.
Videos should not exceed 8 minutes and must be in MP4 format.
Videos will be evaluated on their scientific merit, educational value, originality, quality, conciseness, audio-visual effects, and editing.
Submission Method: Videos should be sent via WeTransfer to tiocgeo@yahoo.com.

CHECKLIST

Before submission, ensure:

The study provides sufficient data leading to clear outcomes.
Names of affiliated institutes, institutions, hospitals, and individuals are omitted.
The abstract clearly states the Purpose, Methods, Results, and Conclusions.
The study is conducted with proper methodology.
The abstract is proofread and/or edited by a native English speaker.
The word limit is adhered to.

Financial disclosures for all authors are included.

Contact Us

Phone: +7 (964) 722 94 02, +7 (495) 185-01-90

E-mail: info@raos.org

Invitation

Приглашение на конференцию

Dr. Faruk Örge, Head of the Department of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismology, Professor, UH Cleveland Medical Center, USA

Dr. Örge will introduce us to the development of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS) program, which enables pediatric ophthalmologists to train residents in theoretical and practical skills using a virtual reality platform. Currently, the solution is being used for diagnosing virtual patients with retinopathy of prematurity and for training in laser coagulation and intravitreal injection techniques.

Andrea Molinari, President of the ISA (International Strabismological Association) and Director of the Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Fellowship Program at Fundación Metrofraternidad, Metropolitano Hospital (Quito, Ecuador).

Luis Javier Cárdenas Lamas is the President of the Latin American Society of Pediatric Ophthalmology (La Sociedad de Oftalmología Pediátrica Latinoamericana) and a pediatric ophthalmologist based in Mexico. He has spoken at over 100 international conferences and has been invited as a speaker to numerous countries, including Colombia, China, Spain, the USA, Argentina, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, Chile, Costa Rica, Malaysia, Ireland, the Czech Republic, Italy, France, and Russia.

He is an active member of several national and international societies, including the Strabismus Committee of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS) and the International Strabismological Association (ISA). Additionally, he serves as Deputy Editor of the Journal of Strabismus and Pediatric Ophthalmology at the Prieto-Díaz Ophthalmological Institute in Argentina

Giovanni Marcon, President of the Italian Strabismological Association, pediatric ophthalmologist, and author of numerous scientific publications on strabismus surgery and oculomotor muscle imaging. He previously served as Secretary of the Executive Committee of the ESA (European Strabismologists Association).

Tamara Wygnanski-Jaffe, President of the International Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Council (IPOSC), is a Professor and pediatric ophthalmologist. She heads the Department of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus at Sheba Medical Center in Tel Aviv. For six years, she served as Director of the Israeli Society of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus. Her research has been published in over 50 peer-reviewed scientific articles.