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and join us on June 14th, 2025, in the beautiful city of Zagreb, Croatia where leading experts in the field of refractive surgery will gather.

Whether you are a seasoned professional or a newcomer to the field, this is a unique opportunity for professionals to exchange knowledge, experience, and the latest innovations in this rapidly growing medical discipline.

Kind regards,

 

Luka Bilić, dr.med.

specialist in ophthalmology, refractive and cataract surgery

president of CRSA

What to expect

LECTURES

Presentations by renowned experts from around the world.

Wet Lab workshop

Hands-on sessions with the latest techniques and technologies.

Panel Discussions

Debates on the latest trends and challenges in refractive surgery.

Networking

Connect with industry peers and create new business opportunities.

Program

2nd Zagreb Refractive Surgery Meeting

8:30 - 9:00

REGISTRATION

9:00 - 9:10

WELCOME NOTE: Nadežda Bilić, Owner of Bilic Vision Polyclinic

9:10 - 10:35

I. SESSION:  CORNEA AND CORNEAL SURGERY 

Show lectures

09:10 – 09:25
Thomas Fuschluger (Rostock University, Germany):
Translational Research in Corneal Endothelium

 

09:25 – 09:40
Massimo Busin (Università degli Studi di Ferrara, Italy):
DALK

 

09:40 – 09:50
Faisal Aljassar (AlSalam Al Assima Hospital, Kuwait):
DALK in "grey” zone

 

09:50 – 10:00
Vladimir Pfeifer (University Eye Clinic Ljubljana, Slovenia):
DMEK

 

10:00 – 10:10
Iva Dekaris (Bilic Vision Polyclinic, Croatia):
Ultra/Nano-thin DSAEK

 

10:10 – 10:20
Faisal Aljassar (AlSalam Al Assima Hospital, Kuwait):
Management of Keratoconus

 

10:20 – 10:35
Discussion

10:35 - 10:50

COFFEE BREAK

10:50 - 12:30

II. SESSION: CORNEAL REFRACTIVE SURGERY

Show lectures

10:50 – 11:05
Invited Speaker (ZEISS)

11:05 – 11:20
Francesco Carones (Carones Eye Clinic Milan, Italy):
Presbyopia correction with allogenic Inlays

11:20 – 11:35
Jesper Hjortdal (Aarhus University Hospital, Denmark):
LASIK and SMILE for high myopia

11:35 – 11:45
Vladimir Suvajac (Eye Hospital Profesional, Serbia):
Smartsight lenticule extraction: Results and visual recovery optimization

11:45 – 11:55
Kristina Mikek (Očesni Center Morela, Slovenia):
Complications of SMILE

11:55 – 12:05
Branka Jurić Tomašević (Bilic Vision Polyclinic, Croatia):
Comparison of Presbyond versus premium IOL implantation in Presbyopia Treatment

12:05 – 12:15
Andrea Russo (Centro Oculistico Bresciano, Italy):
Minimizing Risk and Managing Complications in LASIK and SMILE: Best Practices for Refractive Surgeons

12:15 – 12:30
Discussion

12:30 - 13:30

LUNCH BREAK

13:30 - 15:05

III. SESSION: REFRACTIVE SURGERY ON THE LENS

Show lectures

13:30 – 13:45
Invited Speaker Sanjay Mantry (Rayner)

13:45 – 14:00
Francesco Carones (Carones Eye Clinic Milan, Italy):
Optimazing the journey for IOL selection

14:00 – 14:15
Paul Rosen (Oxford Eye Hospital, UK):
How to deal with unsatisfied patient after refractive lens surgery

14:15 – 14:25
Markus Schranz (University Eye Clinic Vienna, Austria):
Our results with Galaxy IOL

14:25 – 14:35
Luka Bilić (Bilic Vision Eye Hospital, Croatia):
Galaxy IOL- first results

14:35 – 14:50
Aandrzej Dmitriew:
Phakic lens correction of hyperopia and differences with myopic correction

14:50 – 15:05
Discussion

15:05 - 16:35

IV. SESSION: CATARACT SURGERY

Show lectures

15:05 – 15:20
Invited Speaker (Alcon)

15:20 – 15:35
Zoltan Nagy (University of Budapest, Hungary):
Femto-laser in cataract surgery: pros and cons

15:35 – 15:50
Richard Packard (London Eye Center, UK):
Selective laser capsulotomy with CAPSULaser

15:50 – 16:00
Vladimir Pfeifer (University Eye Clinic Ljubljana, Slovenia):
Secondary IOL implantation

16:00 – 16:10
Dušan Pušnik (Medicinski Center Pušnik Novljan, Slovenia):
Some tips for Cataract Surgery

16:10 – 16:20
Iva Dekaris (Bilic Vision Polyclinic, Croatia):
Cataract Surgery in Compromised Cornea

16:20 – 16:35
Discussion

16:35 - 17:30

V. PANEL AND VIDEO SESSION OF INTERESTING CASES 

Show lectures

Invited speakers + Bilic Vision Polyclinic

9:00 - 18:00

WET-LAB WORKSHOPS

Show lectures

 9:00 - 11:00 - Group 1

11:00 - 13:00 - Group 2

14:00 - 16:00 - Group 3

16:00 - 18:00 - Group 4

 

This program is subject to updates as we finalize the list of speakers and topics. Stay tuned for more details!

The speakers

We will be sharing the complete lineup of expert speakers soon. Stay tuned for more details!

Dr.

Richard Packard, MD

UK

Prof.

Thomas Fuchsluger, MD, PhD

Germany

Prof.

Massimo Busin, MD, PhD

Italy

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Registration

Once you complete your registration, you will receive payment instructions for the 200 € registration fee.

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WET LAB Registration

As part of the 2nd Zagreb Refractive Surgery Meeting, we are offering an exclusive WET LAB workshop, providing young ophthalmologists with a hands-on opportunity to practice surgery under the guidance of world-renowned experts.
Fee: 200 €
Limited spots available – secure your place now!

INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM
 
2nd Zagreb Refractive surgery meeting

 

Saturday, June 14th, 2025, Hall B, Hotel Sheraton Zagreb, Kneza Borne 2, Zagreb, Croatia

 

Croatian Refractive Surgery Association

 

President of Association: Luka Bilić,

 Vicepresident of Association: Nadežda Bilić

 

Scientific committee

 

President: Iva Dekaris

Members: Luka Bilić, Nadežda Bilić, Maja Merlak, Branka Jurić Tomašević, Ana Bišćan Tvrdi, Mirna Kliček Višnjić, Ranka Motušić Aras

 

Organizing committee

 

President: Nino Vuković

Members: Kristijan Pili, Maja Habek, Lorena Manović, Petra Merle, Ivana Gelo

 

Accommodation reservation

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