VM Retina Meeting

What a meeting with over 700 participants from 45 different countries! It was a fantastic opportunity for discussions and insights into upcoming innovations with industry leaders, all in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
A wonderful chance to connect with colleagues and friends. Truly unforgettable!







AbbVie
Oertli Instrumente AG
Alcon
Amit Kulkarni Baush Lomb
ZEISS Medical Technology
Heidelberg Materials UK
Norlase
Hoya Vision Care

At the VM Retina Meeting a specialized session on pediatric vitreoretinal surgery is ready for you.
We'll delve into challenging cases involving intricate diagnoses and therapeutic decisions. Our international panel of experts will lead the evaluation process, offering invaluable insights into the complexities of pediatric surgery.
Gain practical strategies and learn from real-world cases presented by renowned specialists.
Join us in Verona and elevate your expertise!

MODERATORS:
Grazia Pertile
S. Chien Wong

PANEL:
Marco Mura
Nerinckx F***y
Sengul Ozdek







AbbVie
Oertli Instrumente AG
Alcon
DORC Dutch Ophthalmic Research Center
ZEISS Medical Technology
Heidelberg Engineering
Norlase
Hoya Lens Italia
Bausch + Lomb Surgical

MY TECHNIQUE IN REALLY LARGE / RECURRENT MACULAR HOLES

Large and recurrent macular holes represent a frequent challenge to retina surgeons. At the VM Retina Meeting we will discuss how recent advances like subretinal or retinal patching have added a variety of new surgical approaches to established ILM based procedures.
Join us on May 2024 and get ready for a grand debate!

MODERATORS:
Nicolas Feltgen
Mariotti Cesare

PANEL:
Carsten H. Meyer
Marco Mura
Stanislao Rizzo
Dr. Carlos Mateo
Peter Szurman







AbbVie
Oertli Instrumente AG
Alcon
Amit Kulkarni Baush Lomb
ZEISS Medical Technology
Heidelberg Materials UK
Norlase
Hoya Vision Care

When ophthalmology textbook approaches have failed, rescue therapy remains the only hope for patients with severe retinal disease. In this session we will learn how innovations like gene therapy, Liquid artificial retina or 3D approaches shape today’s retina landscape. Join us in Verona and discover how to make the impossible a little bit more tangible.

MODERATORS:
Anat Loewenstein
Maurizio Mete

PANEL:
Kapil Bharti
David Steel
Marco Pileri
Thomas Wolfensberger
Grazia Pertile
Stanislao Rizzo
Bart Leroy







AbbVie
Oertli Instrumente AG
Alcon
Amit Kulkarni Baush Lomb
ZEISS Medical Technology
Heidelberg Engineering UK
Norlase
Hoya Lens Italia

VM Retina meeting | Unmet needs in retina | 2-4 may 2024

Progress in vitreoretinal surgery technology and therapeutic solutions relies on close collaboration with the ophthalmic product industry. Don't miss out our five outstanding sessions at the Verona VM Retina Meeting on May 2nd!

Vitrectomy Equipment
Dr. Grazia Pertile
Tommaso Rossi
David Steel
Mario Romano

Instruments and illumination
Dr. Grazia Pertile
Donald D'Amico
Daniele Tognetto
hassan mortada
PD Dr. Lyubomyr Lytvynchuk PhD
Nerinckx F***y

Innovative approaches for drug delivery
Siegfried Priglinger
David Steel
Ehab El Rayes
PROF. DR. NUR ACAR GÖÇGİL

3D Visualization systems
Siegfried Priglinger
Klaus Eckardt
André Vieira Gomes
Shohista Saidkasimova
Lukan Mishev

Durability of Therapeutic Effectiveness in Retinal Diseases
Jakob Siedlecki
Dr. Grazia Pertile
Anat Loewenstein
Matteo Giuseppe Cereda
Antonio Polito







AbbVie
Oertli Instrumente AG
Alcon
Amit Kulkarni Baush Lomb
ZEISS Medical Technology
Heidelberg Engineering UK
Norlase
Hoya Lens Italia

Join our outstanding moderators and experts through the challenges of retinal detachment:
Is it regmatogenous or exudative? And, if so, what could be the underlying cause?
Which diagnostic tests can assist in distinguishing between the two?

AbbVie
Oertli Instrumente AG
Alcon
Bausch + Lomb
ZEISS Medical Technology
Heidelberg Engineering UK
Norlase
Hoya Lens Italia
DORC Dutch Ophthalmic Research Center

VM Retina meeting | What to do next in trauma cases | 2-4 may 2024

Our distinguished all-female panel of internationally recognized surgeons will present a session on ocular trauma management: Be ready to witness a dynamic discussion on surgical approaches, learn essential strategies to prevent potential complications, and navigate through challenging scenarios.

Grazia Pertile
Barbara Parolini
Sarit Lesnik-Oberstein
Lejla Vajzovic
Prof. Dr. Nur Acar Göçgil
Shohista Saidkasimova

AbbVie
Oertli Instrumente AG
Alcon
Bausch + Lomb
ZEISS Medical Technology
Heidelberg Engineering UK
Norlase
Hoya Lens Italia
DORC Dutch Ophthalmic Research Center

VM Retina meeting | Live surgery | 2-4 may 2024

As in the best tradition of the retina meeting, the heart of the VM retina Meeting will be the live surgery.
7 different operating rooms from 7 different cities, with an international cast of reknown vitreoretinal surgeons operating on challenging cases.
We’re looking forward to welcoming you in on May 2024.

Negrar: Grazia Pertile and Guido Prigione
Leuven: Peter Stalmans
Barcelona: Carlos Mateo and García-Arumi
Sulzbach: Peter Szurman
Ankara: Şengül Özdek
Rome: Stanislao Rizzo and Marco Mura
Mumbai: Natarajan Sundaram







AbbVie
Oertli Instrumente AG
Alcon
Amit Kulkarni Baush Lomb
ZEISS Medical Technology
Heidelberg Engineering
Norlase
Hoya Lens Italia