1. Name of Project: 2. Conference Host Organizer: 3. Conference Co-host Organizers: 4. Conference Supportive Organizers: 5.

Transcription

1 1. Name of Project: International Conference on Medical Rehabilitation and Prevention of Blindness (ICRPB 2015) 2. Conference Host Organizer: Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Naresuan University, 3. Conference Co-host Organizers: 1. Department of Medical Services, Ministry of Public Health, 2. The Royal College of Ophthalmologists of 3. Association of Thai Optometrists, 4. Thai Optometric Association, 4. Conference Supportive Organizers: 5. Rationale 1. Institute for Opthalmic Research, Universität Tübingen, Germany 2. The Aalen University of Applied Sciences, Germany 3. Daegu Health College, Korea 4. Department of Health Service Support, Ministry of Public Health, Visual impairment is a crucial public health problem for world population. The World Health Organization (WHO) globally estimated in 2010 that approximately 285 million people are affected by visual impairment. Of those, 39 million are blind people and the rest (246 million) are low vision cases. It is also our great concerns that 90% of these groups live in the Low and Middle Income countries, and 80% of visual impairment can be prevented or cured if they could receive early detection and treatment/rehabilitation. Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Naresuan University co-operated with Department of Medical Services, Ministry of Public Health,, The Royal college of Ophthalmologists of, Association of Thai Optometrists and Thai Optometric Association are pleased to organize the International Conference on Medical Rehabilitation and Prevention of Blindness (ICRPB 2015) on the occasion of the 25 th anniversary of Naresuan University. This event will be the 1 st international conference on the Medical Rehabilitation and Prevention of Blindness in ASEAN. This is a very special occasion to share knowledge and experiences gained from both

2 clinical practicing and research among multidisciplinary team for patients with impaired vision. This conference will also be an invaluable opportunity to build international networks and partnerships among health professionals and other relating groups. 5. Objectives 1. To extend and exchange both implicit and explicit knowledge and experiences gained from both clinical practicing and research in the field of visual care. 2. To promote international networking and cooperating among health professionals and other relating groups. 6. Participants Ophthalmologists, General practitioners, Nurses, Orthoptists, Optometrists, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Special educators and other relating group 7. Conference dates and Venue November 27 th, 2015 (9.00 am pm) November 27 th 29 th, 2015 Pre-conference Workshop International Conference Venue: Montien Riverside Hotel, Bangkok, THAILAND 8. Invited Speakers 1. Professor Dr. Eberhart Zrenner, MD : Institute for Opthalmic Research, Universität Tübingen, Germany 2. Honorary Professor Dr. Lea Hyvarinen, MD, PhD, FAAP : Rehabilitation Sciences, Tech. Univ. Dortmund, Germany 3. Professor Dr. Ulrich Schiefer, MD : The Aalen University of Applied Sciences, Germany 4. Professor Dr. Jill Keeffe, MD : Department of Ophthalmology, the University of Melbourne, Australia 5. Professor Dr. Eli Peli, M.Sc., OD : Havard Medical School, Moakley Institute Massachusetts Eye and Ear, USA 6. Dr. Lylas G. Mogk, MD : Center for Vision Rehabilitation and Research at Henry Ford Health System, USA 7. Dr. Gregory Ostrow, MD, FAAO, FAAP : Scripps Clinic, USA 8. Associate Professor Karen Mc.Main : President of Orthoptic Association in Canada, Clinical Vision Science Program, Dalhousie University, Canada 9. Mary Ellen Daniel, MSA, OTR/L, CLVT, CAPS : Center for Vision Rehabilitation and Research at Henry Ford Health System, USA

3 9. Important Dates Item Important Dates Early Bird Registration online March 1 st July 31 st, 2015 Regular Registration August 1 st October 31 st, 2015 Abstract deadline June 30 th, 2015 Notification of acceptance July 20 th, 2015

4 International Conference on Medical Rehabilitation and Prevention of Blindness Pre-conference workshop Nov 27 th, 2015 (Friday) November 27 th 29 th, 2015 TENTATIVE SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM Room: Chao Praya2,3,4 Early intervention for children with visual impairment & how to use the clinical tests for clinical assessment a.m. Registration for Pre-conference Workshop a.m. Early intervention for infants and children with impaired vision Honorary Professor Dr. Lea Hyvarinen, MD, PhD, FAAP a.m. Coffee-break p.m. Tests and observations for assessment of impaired vision Honorary Professor Dr. Lea Hyvarinen, MD, PhD, FAAP p.m. Lunch break

5 International Conference on Medical Rehabilitation and Prevention of Blindness Friday, November 27 th, a.m. Registration for International conference p.m. Welcome Reception p.m. Opening ceremony p.m. Keynote lecture: Development of novel therapies for blinding retinal diseases: neuroprotection, gene replacement and electronic implants Professor Dr. Eberhart Zrenner, MD Director of Institute for Opthalmic Research, Universität Tübingen, Germany p.m. Keynote lecture: Creating an excellent low vision rehabilitation program Dr. Lylas G. Mogk, MD Center for Vision Rehabilitation and Research at Henry Ford Health System, USA p.m. Plenary lecture: Policy, network and support for low vision and blindness by SirinDhorn National Medical Rehabilitation Center and Ministry of Education, Dr. Daranee Suwapun, MD Director of SirinDhorn National Medical Rehabilitation Center, Assistant Professor Dr. Benja Chonlatanon National Board of Committee for Disabilities Rehabilitation, Ministry of Education, p.m. Exhibition, and Poster Viewing p.m. Welcome Dinner

6 Saturday, November 28 th, a.m. Keynote lecture: Peliprism for visual field defect Professor Eli Peli, M.Sc., OD Professor of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School, Senior Scientist, Moakley Institute Massachusetts Eye and Ear, USA a.m. Coffee-break, Exhibition, and Poster Viewing a.m. Keynote lecture: Assessment of driving performance in subjects with binocular field loss: results of the TATOO study Professor Dr. med. Ulrich Schiefer, MD The Aalen University of Applied Sciences, Germany a.m. Plenary lecture: Rapid survey for low vision and blindness and service plan for low vision and blindness in Dr. Puwat Charukamnoetkanok, MD and Dr. Pannet Pangputhipong, MD Mettapracharuk Watraikhing Hospital, p.m. Lunch break p.m. Industrial Symposium Room 1 Chairperson: Prof. Dr. Eberhart Zrenner,MD p.m. Complication of nystagmus & cause of visually impaired in childhood: treatment & rehabilitation Dr. Gregory Ostrow, MD FAAO, FAAP Scripps Clinic, USA Room 2 Chairperson: Prof. Eli Peli, M.Sc., OD Cornel transplantation and visual recovery Assist. Prof. Rossukon Khotcharrat,MD Department of Ophthalmology, Naresuan University Hospital, Phitsanulok, Room 3 Chairperson: Dr. Watanee Jenchitr, MD Overview of O& M training for low vision and blindness Kannika Saruaysuwan Lumpang Eye Foundation

7 p.m. Global Orthoptic update Associate Prof. Karen McMain President of Orthoptic Association in Canada Treatment and screening for diabetic retinopathy Dr. Paisan Ruamviboonsuk, MD Department of Ophthalmology, Rajchavithi Hospital, Low vision services in Dr. Watanee Jenchitr, MD Faculty of Optometry, Rangsit University, Dr. Bharkbhum Khambhiphant, MD Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, Dr. Warapat Wongsawad, MD Mettapracharuk Watraikhing Hospital, Dr. Tareerat Ruktrakulvithaya, OD Faculty of Optometry, Rangsit University, Assistant Prof. Dr. Phagarnart Eiumtrakul, MD Samitivej Hospital, Srinakarin Head of Eye Department,

8 p.m. Coffee-break, Exhibition, and Poster Viewing Workshop: Strategies for Time Room 1 Chairperson: Dr. Gregory Ostrow, MD FAAO, FAAP Room 2 Chairperson: Associate Prof. Karen McMain training low vision patients and selecting devices Dr. Lylas G. Mogk, MD p.m. The role of optometrist and primary eye health care in community, management and provision for Dr. Danai Tonkerdmongkol, OD Faculty of Optometry, Ramkhamhaeng, University, AMD common cause of low vision, treatment Rehabilitation and management Assoc. Prof. Dr. Prut Hanutsaha, MD Dept. Ophthalmology, Ramathibodi Hospital, Center for Vision Rehabilitation and Research at Henry Ford Health System, USA Mary Ellen Daniel, MSA, OTR/L, CLVT, CAPS Center for Vision Rehabilitation and Research at Henry Ford Health System, USA p.m. Updates on cataract & refractive surgery Dr. Pannet Pangputhipong, MD Mettapracharuk Watraikhing Hospital, Prof. Dr. Sabong Srivannaboon, MD Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Contact lens overview and update Dr. Christopher Rugaber, OD Faculty of Optometry, Rangsit University,

9 Sunday, November 29 th, 2015 Room 1 Room 2 Room a.m. Industrial symposium 1 Industrial symposium 2 Industrial symposium a.m. Oral presentation Oral presentation Oral presentation a.m. Coffee-break, Exhibition, and Poster Viewing a.m. Oral presentation Oral presentation Oral presentation p.m. Lunch symposium 1, 2, p.m. Oral presentation Oral presentation Oral presentation p.m. Coffee-break, Exhibition, and Poster Viewing p.m. Policy of prevention blindness & low vision & project strategies in future Professor Dr. Jill Keeffe, MD Department of Ophthalmology, the University of Melbourne, Australia p.m. Closing ceremony