will take place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from 11 to 12 April 2025.
This meeting is designed for cataract and corneal refractive surgeons. Join us for insightful discussions,
engaging panels, and comprehensive presentations on the latest advances in refractive corneal and cataract surgery.
We look forward to welcoming you in Riyadh.
Register today to join us at the ZEISS Middle East & Africa User Meeting 2025.
Registration
We have closed our online registration! Thank for your interest! Registration for the conference has been closed because we have reached the maximum number of registrations for the event. In case of any questions please reach out to [email protected]
| Time | Session Title | Session Overview |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00-13:45 | Welcome reception | |
| 13:45-14:15 | Session 1: Cataract & Corneal Refractive surgery in 2025 | During this session we will welcome everyone to Riyadh and the User Meeting. The session will provide an overview of the meeting and housekeeping to ensure a successful meeting. |
| 14:15-15:30 | Session 2a: Unwanted new normal | This session will focus on comorbid conditions that surgeons are commonly faced with that can have an impact on surgical outcomes. We will cover topics including dry eye, keratoconus, dense cataracts and glaucoma. |
| 15:30-16:00 | Break | |
| 16:00-16:30 | Session 2b: Unwanted new normal continued | We will continue our comorbidity discussion from Session 2a by addressing the myopia epidemic. |
| 16:30-17:00 | Session 3: Digital Innovations and future outlook | Digitalization in ophthalmic practices has become essential to improve patients safety and clinical efficiency. During this session, innovations will be presented to support a modern digital practice. |
| 17:00 - 17:15 | Transition to breakout groups | |
| 17:15-18:00 |
Focus Session A: Keratoconus Management - case discussions Focus Session B: Discover the new ARTEVO 850 surgical microscope Focus Session C: Glaucoma detection and management tips for corneal and cataract surgeons |
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| 19:00-22:00 | ZEISS Traditional Business Dinner Venue: Restaurant Houn Beirut | |
| Time | Session Title | Session Overview |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30-9:00 | Session 4: Ready, set, go | |
| 9:00-10:30 | Session 5: Lenticule Extraction in 2025 - expand your treatment options | The session will focus on opportunities and limitations of lenticule extraction. Clinical outcomes and experiences will be shared, illuminating the learning curve when switching to lenticule extraction. First experiences with hyperopic lenticular extraction will be shared. |
| 10:30-10:45 | Break | |
| 10:45-12:00 | Session 6: Cataract Surgery in 2025 - meet your patient's needs | In this session we will illuminate patient's needs and barriers in selecting the right IOL technology for cataract surgery. Experts will discuss different approaches to meet your patient's needs. |
| 12:00-13:15 | Lunch | |
| 13:15 -14:00 |
Focus Session D: PRESBYOND: A chat with experts Focus Session E: Meet the new trifocal IOL from ZEISS Focus Session F: Identification of retinal pathologies and their impact on your surgery |
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| 14:00-14:15 | Transition to main room | |
| 14:15-15:30 | Session 7: Presbyopia management in 2025 - individualized care | Nowadays, many presbyopia management options are available. In this session, we will focus on corneal and lens solutions to help you make individualized decisions for your patients. |
| 15:30 - 16:00 | Break | |
| 16:00-17:15 | Session 8: Tackling the complex clinical cases | This session will feature various clinical cases and how to safely navigate management when things get complicated. |
| 17:15-18:00 | Session 9: Accelerate Your Practice Growth: Best Practices for Implementing Premium Surgical Technologies | The session will focus on positioning premium refractive procedures to drive practice growth. Experts will discuss strategies for enhancing the patient experience and how to successfully integrate premium procedures into their practices, boost patient attraction, improve conversion rates, and achieve long-term practice growth. |
| 18:00-18:15 | Session 10: Reflections | In this session we will wrap up the meeting by summarizing the engaging education that has taken place over the last two days. |
Welcome to the Riyadh Marriott Hotel.
Date: 11 — 12 April 2025
Venue:
Welcome to RIYADH MARRIOTT HOTEL
8333 King Saud Road, Al Wizarat District Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 12622
Conference room: Makarim Grand Ballroom Level A
Website: https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/ruhsa-riyadh-marriott-hotel/overview/
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Visa
Planning a trip to Saudi Arabia? Don’t forget to apply for your visa.
Here are important information and restrictions for the visa topic:
https://visa.visitsaudi.com/
https://saudiarabien.diplo.de/ksa-de/-/2436624
Kindly note: ZEISS will not cover for any visa-related costs.
In case of any further questions regarding the visa topic please reach out to:
+966 547850958