Program Details – Day 2 – The 7th ASEAN Ophthalmology Congress

	Level 2	Level 3
TIME/PLACE	MAIN HALL	AT-TAQWA ROOM	ROOM 5 SKYDECK 1	AR-RAIHAN ROOM	AS-SALAM ROOM	AR-RASYAD ROOM
07:00-Onwards	Attendee Registration
08:00-09:30	Prevention of Blindness	Oculoplastics I	APOTS for Ophthalmologist I	Free Paper		ICOISG
09:30-10:00	Myopia	TEA BREAK
10:00-11:00	Myopia	Oculoplastics II	APOTS for Ophthalmologist II	Artificial Intelligence (AI)		ICOISG
11:00-12:30	Pehin Joshi Memorial Lecture
12:30-13:30	Lunch Symposium (TOPCON)	Lunch Break	Lunch Break	Lunch Break	Lunch Break	Lunch Break
13.30-14:00	Quiz Time
14:00-15:00	Strabismus	Oculoplastics Workshop	BOSS Video Festival	Free Paper
15:00-16:00	Vitreo Retina	Orbit/Socket Workshop	BOSS Video Festival	Free Paper (FINAL)
16:00-16:30	HI TEA Symposium (ESSILOR)	TEA BREAK

Saturday 8th November 2025 - Main Hall, Level 2

Prevention of Blindness

Main Hall, Level 2

08:00 - 09:30 (1.5 hours)

Chairs : Dr Anna Tan (Singapore) & Ms Amanda Davis (Australia)

08:00-08:02 - Welcome & Session Outline

Speaker :

Dr Anna Tan, Singapore

08:02-08:12 - Global blindness prevention: current status and future opportunities

Speaker :

Ms Amanda Davis, Australia

ASEAN CASE STUDIES

08:12-08:20 - Thailand – Using AI to scale access to DR screening

Speaker :

Dr Peranut Chotcomwongse, Thailand

08:20-08:28 - Malaysia- Increasing cataract surgical quality

Speaker :

Dr Mohamed Salowi, Malaysia

08:28-08:36 - Ophthalmology Landscape in Timor-Leste

Speaker :

Dr. Julia Magno, Timor-Leste

08:36-08:44 - Nurturing a Longer, Healthier Life: The Role of Eye Care in Our Well-being Strategy

Speaker :

Dr Yoshimune Hiratsuka, Japan

08:44-08:52 - From Korat to the Future: Public Health Ophthalmology

Speaker:

Dr Koichi Ono, Japan

08:52-09:00 - Capacity building and building future Eye Care Leaders for the Asia Pacific

Speaker:

Dr Anna Tan, Singapore

09:00-09:15 - FACILITATE Q&A WITH PANEL

Speaker:

Ms Amanda Davis, Australia

09:15-09:25 - A sector wide and sustained approach to change - the Global Eye Health Summit

Speaker:

Dr Fabrizio D’Esposito, Australia

09:25-09:30 - Final comments and close

Speaker:

Ms Amanda Davis, Australia

Myopia Session

Main Hall, Level 2

Title : One World One Vision Myopia Symposium

09:30 - 11:00 (1.5 hours)

Chairs : Dr Li lian Foo (Singapore)

09:30 - Opening remarks and introduction of speakers

Speaker :

Dr Li-Lian Foo, Singapore

09:30-09:40 - Myopia, Amblyopia, and Strabismus: Interactions and Management

Speaker :

Dr Norazah Abdul Rahman, Malaysia

09:40-09:50 - New Insights in Anisometropia: The Associations Between Visual Disorders and Thoracic Scoliosis Prevalence

Speaker :

Dr Jin Zeng, China

09:50-10:00 - Myopia control: Through the lens of Biometry

Speaker :

Dr Wei Yan Ng, Singapore

10:00-10:10 - Construction of a Multidimensional Dynamic Examination System for Anisometropia and Binocular Function Deficits

Speaker :

Dr Li Gui, China

10:10-10:20 - Myopia Management in Indian Paediatric Populations

Speaker :

Dr Sasikala Elizabeth, India

10:20-10:30 - Post-Refractive Surgery Multidistance Visual Function Reconstruction Based on Glasses-Free 3D and Multimodal Interaction

Speaker :

Dr Dan Wen, China

10:30-10:40 - The high prevalence of myopic retinal detachment in Taiwan and its challenges

Speaker :

Dr Pei Chang Wu, Taiwan

10:40-10:50 - Associations of Postural Asymmetry with Refractive Error: An Objective Photogrammetric Analysis in Students

Speaker :

Dr Bolin Deng, China

10:50-11:00 - Myopia Research Through Time: Past Lessons, Present Advances, Future Directions

Speaker :

Dr Kah Ooi Tan, Singapore

Saturday 8th November 2025 - Main Hall

Pehin Joshi Memorial Lecture

Speaker: Clinical Associate Professor Dr Anna Tan, Singapore

Time : 11:00-12:00

Strabismus Session

Main Hall, Level 2

Title : Bridging Gaps in Traditional Strabismus Management

14:00 - 15:00

Chairs : Dr Helena Huraira (Brunei Darussalam) & Dr Tsiang Ung (Malaysia)

14:00-14:12 - How to Set Up a Toxin Service & the Unconventional Use of Botulinum Toxin in Strabismus Management

Speaker :

Dr Janice Lam, Singapore

14:12-14:24 - Approaches in the Management of IV Palsy

Speaker :

Dr Leo Seo Wei, Singapore

14:24-14:36 - Challenges in the Management of Large angle Deviations

Speaker :

Dr Clare Roberts, United Kingdom

14:36-14:48 - Case of Superior Oblique Management

Speaker :

Dr Ng Wei Yan, Singapore

14:48-15:00 - Management of CN VI Palsy - Updates and Results

Speaker :

Dr Tsiang Ung, Malaysia

Vitreo-Retina Session

Main Hall, Level 2

15:00 - 16:00

Chairs : Dr Doric wong, Singapore & Dr Paisan Ruamviboonsuk, Thailand

15:00-15:08 - Current Approaches to Management of Epiretinal Membrane

Speaker :

Dr Kenneth Fong, Malaysia

15:08-15:16 - Pneumatic Displacement and Intravitreal tPA as Initial Management of Submacular Haemorrhage

Speaker :

Dr Ari Djatikusumo, Indonesia

15:16-15:24 - Anterior Segment Surgery in the Presence of VR Pathology

Speaker :

Dr Roland Ling, United Kingdom

15:24-15:32 - Tips and Techniques in Combined Phaco-Vitrectomy

Speaker :

Dr Joshua George, Brunei Darussalam

15:32-15:40 -Management of Vitreous Gel in the Anterior Chamber

Speaker :

Prof Dr Tengku Ain Kamalden, Malaysia

15:40-15:48 - IOL Placement in the Context of Capsular Insufficiency

Speaker :

Dr Yodpong Chantarasorn, Thailand

15:48-16:00 - IOL Placement in the Context of Capsular Support - My Preferred Approach

Speaker :

Panel Discussion (All speakers)

Saturday 8th November 2025 - AT-Taqwa Room

Oculoplastics Symposium

AT-Taqwa Room, Level 3

08:00 - 11:00

Chair : Mr Naresh Joshi, United Kingdom

Congenital Oculoplastics

08:00-08:15 - Congenital Ptosis: Assessment and how to choose the right technique

Speaker :

Dr Omar Ozgur, USA

08:20-08:35 - Frontalis Suspension: pearls from a pioneer

Speaker :

Dr Ramon Medel, Barcelona

08:40-08:55 - Epiblepharon correction: when, why and how

Speaker :

Dr Choo Chai Teck, Singapore

Adnexal & Orbital Insights

09:00-09:15 - Epiphora assessment: The essential every clinician should master

Speaker :

Dr Yasser Khan, Canada

09:20-09:35 - Avoiding pitfalls in Orbital tumor management

Speaker :

Dr Niluh Putu Ayu Dewi Wardhani, Indonesia

09:40-09:55 - Blepharoplasty Artistry: lessons from the master

Speaker :

Mr Naresh Joshi, United Kingdom

10:00-10:05 - 5min Break

Thyroid Eye Disease- From Basics to Surgery

10:05-10:20 - Introduction to TED: setting the stage

Speaker :

Dr Alice Yong Moi Ling, Brunei Darussalam

10:25-10:40 - Medical Management of TED: current best practices

Speaker :

Dr Maryanne Romero, Singapore

10:45-11:00 - Surgical Managment of TED: evolving strategies

Speaker :

Dr Gangadhara Sundar, Singapore

Oculoplastics Workshop

AT-Taqwa Room, Level 3

14:00 - 15:00

Session Overview

Join world-class oculoplastic surgeons Mr Naresh Joshi and Dr Ramón Medel for a power-packed 1-hour workshop on Lower Lid Blepharoplasty and Frontalis Flap Surgery — where art meets anatomy and every detail counts.

Chairs : Mr Naresh Joshi, United Kingdom & Mr Ramon Medel, Barcelona Spain

15mins - Lower Lid Blepharoplasty: A Masterclass in Technique Selection

Speaker :

Mr Naresh Joshi, United Kingdom

20mins - Frontalis Flap Surgery: Indications and Step-by-Step Approach

Speaker :

Mr Ramón Medel, Spain

Orbit/Socket Workshop

AT-Taqwa Room, Level 3

15:00-16:00

Chairs : Dr Audrey Looi, Singapore

14:30-14:35 - Introductions and overviews

Speaker :

Dr Audrey Looi, Singapore

14:35-14:45 - Indications for Evisceration, Enucleation, and Exenteration – selecting the appropriate intervention for varied pathology.

Speaker :

Dr Daniel Chin, Singapore

14:45-14:55 - Primary Orbital Implants in Evisceration and Enucleation

Speaker :

Dr Leong Yuan Yuh, Singapore

14:55-15:05 - Surgical pearls in enucleation surgery

Speaker :

Dr Maryanne Romero, Singapore

15:05-15:15 - Management of Post Enucleation Socket Syndrome

Speaker :

Dr Blanche Lim, Singapore

15:15-15:25 - Managing Implant Exposure and Other Socket Complications

Speaker :

Dr Audrey Looi, Singapore

15:25-15:30 - Closing Remarks

Speaker :

Dr Audrey Looi, Singapore

Oculoplastics Symposium 2

AT-Taqwa Room

Title : TBA

10:00 - 11:00 (1 hour)

Chairs : TBA

8mins - TBA

Speaker :

Saturday 8th November 2025 - LVL 3, AR-RAIHAN ROOM

Artificial Intelligence Session, LVL 3, AR-RAIHAN ROOM

Theme : AI in Action – Transforming Eye Care in ASEAN & Beyond

10:00 - 11:00

SESSION OVERVIEW

This dynamic closing session highlights how artificial intelligence is
revolutionising eye care across clinical, industry, and public health spheres.
Our distinguished speakers will share their experiences translating AI
innovation into real-world impact — from digital diagnostics and system integration to the global future of ophthalmic care.

Chairs : Dr Helena Hurairah, Brunei Darussalam

10:00-10:15 - Innovating Eye Care Delivery: Partnerships and AI in Practice

Speaker :

Mr Lai Teik Kin
NOVAHealth/Eyris, Singapore

10:15-10:35 - The Future of AI in Ophthalmology: Opportunities and Challenges Ahead

Speaker :

Dr Yasser Khan, Canada

10:35-11:00 - Integrating AI into Mainstream Eye Care: Lessons from Implementation

Speaker :

Prof Paisan Ruamviboonsuk, Thailand

Neuro-ophthalmology Session, AT-Taqwa Room

Title : TBA

15:00 - 16:00 (1 hour)

Chairs : Dr Syntia Nusanti (Indonesia), Dr Mohan Ramalingam (Brunei)

2mins - Opening remarks and introduction of speakers

Speaker :

Dr Syntia Nusanti, Indonesia

10mins - Understanding transient visual loss

Speaker :

Dr Syntia Nusanti, Indonesia

10mins - TBC

Speaker :

Dr Mohan Ramalingham, Brunei

10mins - TBC

Speaker :

BSNRC, Brunei

10mins - Is it really functional visual loss ?

Speaker :

Dr Karen Rayes, Philippines

10mins - Optic neuritis : beyond multiple sclerosis

Speaker :

Prof Wan Hazabbah, Malaysia

Saturday 8th November 2025 - LVL 3, ROOM 5 (SKYDECK 1)

APOTS for Ophthalmologists I

LVL 3, ROOM 5 (SKYDECK 1)

Title : Frontline Ocular Trauma: Immediate Intervention & Surgical Management

08:00 - 09:30

Chairs : Prof Dr Mae Lynn Bastion, Malaysia

08:00-08:05 - Introduction

Speaker :

Prof Dr Mae Lynn Bastion, Malaysia

08:05-08:15 - Domestic violence & ophthalmic trauma

Speaker :

Dr Haizul Ikhwan Murat, Malaysia

08:15-08:25 - Medicolegal considerations in Ophthalmic trauma

Speaker :

Prof. Dr. Nirmal Fredrick T, India

08:25-08:35 - Intraocular Foreign Bodies (IOFBs): Diagnosis & Surgical Challenges

Speaker :

Dr Hussain Khaqan, Pakistan

08:35-08:45 - Firecracker injuries – The Malaysian experience (including Advocacy & results)

Speaker :

Prof Dr Mae Lynn Bastion, Malaysia

08:45-08:55 - Sports related globe trauma

Speaker :

Dr Ari Djatikusumo, Indonesia

08:55-09:05 - Orbital Fracture repairs, Maxillofacial perspective

Speaker:

Dr Hisham Majid, Maxillo Facial, PJSC Brunei

09:05-09:15 - Panel Discussion

Speaker:

Prof Dr Mae Lynn Bastion, Malaysia

09:15-09:30 - Q&A

APOTS for Ophthalmologists II

LVL 3, ROOM 5 (SKYDECK 1)

10:00 - 11:00

Session 2 : Posterior Segment, Optic Nerve & Pediatric Trauma

Theme : Complex Trauma: Posterior Segment, Optic Nerve & Special Populations

Chairs : Dr Gangadhara Sundar, Singapore

10:00-10:05 - Introduction

Speaker :

Dr Gangadhara Sundar

10:05-10:15 - Orbital Trauma: When to Intervene and When to Observe – Case-Based Discussion

Speaker :

Dr Blanche Lim, Singapore

10:15-10:25 - Retinal Detachment Following Trauma – Diagnosis and Management Strategies

Speaker :

Dr Ferenc Kuhn

10:25-10:35 - Traumatic Anisocoria

Speaker :

Dr Mohan Ramalingam, Brunei

10:35-10:45 - Canalicular laceration repairs- techniques & outcomes

Speaker :

Dr Niluh Putu Ayu Dewi Wardhani, Indonesia

10:45-10:55 - Neuroimaging in Ophthalmic Trauma

Speaker :

Dr Alia Arianti, Indonesia

10:55-11:00 - Q&A

Speaker :

BOSS Video Festival Session

LVL 3, ROOM 5 (SKYDECK 1)

14:00 - 16:00

Chairs : Dr Dennis Kong, Malaysia

14:00-14:05 - Introduction

Speaker :

Dr Dennis Kong, Malaysia

14:04-14:20 - " The Eye of the Storm " - Complex Anterior Segment Surgery in a Traumatised Eye

Speaker :

Dr Lee Mun Wai, Ipoh

14:20-14:35 - Management of White Cataracts

Speaker :

Dr Dennis Kong, Kuching

14:35-14:50 - Approaching lens needlestick injury after intravitreal injection

Speaker :

Professor Dr Mae-Lynn Catherine Bastion, Kuala Lumpur

14:50-15:05 - Scleral Fixated IOL (Yamane) and Iris Repair ( Iris Cerclage )

Speaker :

Dr Chan Jan Bond, Kuala Lumpur

15:05-15:20 - Taming the Shaky Lens : Capsular Bag Preservation Using Prolene Suture

Speaker :

Dr Wai Yong Zheng, Sandakan

15:20-15:35 - "To Slide in on a Custard Sandwich " to describe a way of removing cataract during open sky penetrating keratoplasty

Speaker :

Dr Liew On Heong, Kota Kinabalu

15:35-15:50 -Miri 4-Point Marker Enhancing Accuracy & Efficiency in Yamane Scleral Fixation

Speaker :

Dr Chieng Lee Ling, Miri

15:50-16:00 - Closing Remarks

Vitreo Retina Session

Main Hall

Title : TBA

14:30 - 15:30 (1 hour)

Chairs : Dr Doric Wong (Singapore), Dr Paisan Ruamviboonsuk (Thailand)

2mins - Anterior segment surgery in the presence of VR pathology

Speaker :

Dr Roland Ling, UK

8mins - Tips and Techniques in Combined Phaco-Vitrectomy

Speaker :

Dr Joshua George, Brunei

8mins - IOL placement in the context of capsular insufficiency.

Speaker :

Dr Yodpong Chantarasorn, Thailand

8mins - Current approaches to management of Epiretinal Membrane

Speaker :

Dr Kenneth Fong, Malaysia

8mins - Pneumatic displacement and intravitreal tPA as initial management of submacular haemorrhage

Speaker :

Dr Ari Djatikusumo, Indonesia

8mins - TBC

Speaker :

Prof Dr Tengku Ain Kamalden, Malaysia

Saturday 8th November 2025 - AR-Rasyad Room, Level 3

ICOISG Session 5

AR-Rasyad Room, Level 3

Title : Medical and Surgical interventions

09:00 - 10:00

Chairs : Dr Mark Humayun, Dr Jennifer E Thorne and Dr Rathinam

09:00-09:20 - Bacterial and fungal endophthalmitis

Speaker :

Dr Hossein Ameri, United States of America

09:20-09:40 - Uveitis cataract in adults

Speaker :

Dr Rina La Distia Nora, Indonesia

09:40-10:00 - Uveitis systemic treatments with immunomodulatory agents and biologicals

Speaker :

Dr. Jennifer E Thorne, United States of America

10:00-10:20 - 20Mins Break

ICOISG Session 6

AR-Rasyad Room, Level 3

Title : Case Presentations

10:20 - 11:50

Chairs : Dr Narsing Rao, Dr Shelina Oli Amed and Dr Dean Elliot

10:20-10:40 - Case Presentation

Speaker :

Dr Yicheng Bao (USA)

10:40-10:50 - Case Presentation

Speaker :

Dr Wendy See Yen Nee (Malaysia)

10:50-11:00 - Case Presentation

Speaker :

Dr Chansathya Khieu (Cambodia)

11:00-11:10 - Case Presentation

Speaker :

Dr Benjamaporn Borrisuttanakul (Thailand)

11:10-11:20 - Case Presentation

Speaker :

Dr Gisela Haza (Indonesia)

11:20-11:30 - Case Presentation

Speaker :

Dr Putri Mata (Indonesia)

11:30-11:40 - Case Presentation

Speaker :

Dr Ratima Chokchaitanasin (Thailand)

11:40-11:50 - Case Presentation

Speaker :

Dr Hoang Thi Loan (Vietnam)