(1) Seamless Intrastromal Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty (SIALK) for correction of irregular astigmatism in patients with keratoconus - stages of development, challenges, limitations
A. Angelov, Ya. Angelov (Resbiomed Eye Clinic, Sofia)
14:20-14:30
(2) DMEK - results and follow-up
I. Borshukov, R. Rangelova, V. Petkov, V. Petrova (DEN Eye Clinic, Sofia)
14:30-14:40
(3) Clinical Application of Brillouin Spectroscopy to Evaluate the Corneal Bioelasticity in Patients with Low Grade Topographic Irregularity.
A. Angelov, Ya. Angelov (Resbiomed Eye Clinic, Sofia)
14:40-14:50
(4) Triple procedure (keratoplasty, cataract extraction and IOL implantation) - indications and results
A. Andreev, V. Petkov, S. Petrov, E. Marteva (DEN Eye Clinic, Sofia)
14:50-15:00
(5) Our surgical approach to the treatment of traumatic keratopathy with aniridia
V. Daskalov, R. Kermedchieva, T. Daskalov (Pentagram Eye Hospital, Sofia)
15:00-15:10
(6) Combined procedures for keratoconus - indications and limitations
D. Mitova ("St. Petka" Eye Clinic, Varna)
15:10-15:30
(7) „Simplex or Zoster? Threat and emergency!”
P. Vasileva ("Acad. Pashev" Eye Hospital, Sofia)
15:30-15:40
(8) Theranostics - myth or reality for Bulgarian reality
Hr. Grupcheva (Medical Center Grupchevi Plus, Varna)
15:40-16:00
(9) Laser evolution: A modern Approach to Refractive Error Solutions
Sundeep Vaswani (United Kingdom)
16:00-16:10
Discussion
16:10-16:30
Coffee break
16:30-18:00
Session II Inflammatory and pediatric eye diseases
Moderators: I. Tanev, N. Stoyanova
16.30-16.45
(10) Corporate Presentation "Fidia" - A new partner for ophthalmologists in Bulgaria. From nutritional supplements to surgery
M. Benova (Pentagram Eye Hospital, Sofia)
16:45-16:55
(11) TAO - challenges
N. Stoyanova (University Hospital “St. George”, Plovdiv)
16:55-17:05
(12) Diagnostic findings in the fundus of the eye in uveitis, as a diagnostic reference point
V. Mitkova (University Hospital “St. George”, Plovdiv)
17:05-17:15
(13) Theory and practice in a case of toxoplasmosis
I. Tanev (Zrenieto Eye Clinic, Sofia)
17:15-17:25
(14) Hot Call !!! Call a friend. Systemic thrombolysis in a patient with occlusion of the central retinal artery
R. Trajkovski (Pentagram Eye Hospital, Sofia)
17:25-17:35
(15) Diagnostic mimicry: Foveolar hypoplasia and amblyopia
N. Muneva (Visus Eye Clinic, Medical Center Pentagram, Sofia)
17:35-17:45
(15A) Torticolis – Attention!
N. Sokolova, V. Chernodrinska, G. Aleksieva (Visus Eye Clinic)
17:45-17:55
(16) Vison for rights and Law. Surgeon protection in the doctor-patient-health insurance fund triangle
Adv. S. Velichkova
17:55-18:00
Discussion
18:30
Welcome reception | Exhibition Lobby
21.02.2026
Saturday
08:00-10:40
Session III Refractive and Cataract Surgery
Moderators: V, Daskalov, St. Troshev, A. Angelov
8:00-8:15
(17) Corporate presentation "Zeiss" - Key Factors for Choosing SMILE
Sundeep Vaswani, United Kingdom
8:15-08:25
(18) Two times MEL
V. Daskalov, R. Trajkovski, D. Petkov, T. Daskalov (Pentagram Eye Hospital, Sofia)
08:25-08:40
(19) Corporate presentation "Oftalabs" - My first experience with CAPSULaser
Dr. Dimitris Sakelaris (Ophthalmica Eye Clinic, Thessaloniki)
08:40-08:50
(20) Femtosecond laser or CAPSULaser in cataract surgery
V. Daskalov, M. Hubanova, T. Daskalov (Pentagram Eye Hospital, Sofia)
08:50-09:20
(21) Empowering Everyday Vision: The LuxSmart IOL Experience
Prof. Mirko Yankov (Serbia)
09:20–09:30
(22) Our approach to selecting patients as candidates for EDOF or trifocal lenses
P. Hubanov ("St. Nikolay Chudotvorets" Eye Hospital, Varna)
09:30-09:40
(23) Postoperative results of multifocal IOL implantation - objective and subjective analysis
M. Lazov, D. Angelova V. Daskalov (Pentagram, Eye Hospital Sofia)
09:40-09:50
(24) Posterior capsulorhexis (PCR) in cataract surgery
B.Kyuchukov, N. Velikova, B.Kyuchukov (“Tsaritsa Yoanna” Hospital, Sofia)
09:50-10:20
(25) Corporate presentation “Bayer” - Why and how does Eylea 8mg. make the difference?
Dr. Tryfon Rotsos (Greece)
10:20-10:40
Coffee Break
10:40-11:10
Official greeting from the Organizing Committee
11:10-11:30
26) 3-D presentation: Cataract Surgery
St. Troshev, D. Troshev (Troshev Eye Clinic, St. Zagora), L. Mishev (Eye Clinic Focus, Sofia)
11:30-13:00
Session IV Glaucoma
Moderators: M. Atanasov, R. Kermedchieva
11:30-11:45
(27) Corporate Presentation “Santen” - When Preserflo is a good alternative for your patient
Assoc. prof. Nora Majtanova (Slovakia)
11:45-11:55
(28) Comparative study of the impact of glaucoma on the implantation of XEN and Preserflo
R. Kermedchieva, V. Daskalov (Pentagram Eye Hospital, Sofia)
11:55-12:05
(29) Malignant glaucoma
M. Atanasov (University Hospital “St. George”, Plovdiv)
12:05-12:15
(30) The role of the lens in the pathogenesis and its surgical treatment in angle-closure glaucoma
B. Angelov (Eye Department, Ministry of Internal Affairs Hospital, Sofia)
12:15-12:25
(31) The role of OCT-A in the diagnosis and monitoring of patients with glaucoma
M. Benova (Pentagram Eye Hospital, Sofia)
12:25-12:35
32) Intraoperative gonioscopy - tips and tricks
N. Velikova, B. Kyuchukov ("Tsaritsaa Yoanna" Hospital, Sofia)
12:35-12:45
(33) Congenital glaucoma - Scharm goniotomy
N. Petkova
12:45-12:55
(34) Surgical pearls - clinical cases, video presentation
Assoc. prof. Nora Majtanova (Slovakia)
12:55-13:00
Discussion
13:00-14:00
LUNCH BREAK
M Restaurant
14:00-15:40
Session V Medical retina
Moderators: Hr. Grupcheva, B. Kyuchukov
14:00-14:10
(35) Atypical cases of CNV
T. Bozeva, Pentagram (Eye Hospital, Sofia)
14:10-14:40
(36) Corporate presentation "Roche" – The future of continuous drug delivery for retinal diseases
V. Daskalov (Pentagram Eye Hospital, Sofia)
14:40-14:50
(37) Dry form of macular degeneration - innovations in diagnostics and treatment
R. Kermedchieva (Pentagram Eye Hospital, Sofia)
14:50-15:00
(38) New hope for patients with macular degeneration - EYEMax - mono
Hr. Grupcheva (Medical Center Grupchevi Plus, Varna)
15:00-15:10
(39) Theory and practice in pachychoroid spectrum
I. Tanev (Zrenieto Eye Clinic, Sofia)
15:10-15:20
(40) A science-based subthreshold laser concept for diabetic macular oedema
Prof. V. Popovsky (Barcelona)
15:20-15:30
(41) Diagnosis of congenital eye diseases through whole genome sequencing
L. Balabanski
15:30-15:40
Discussion
15:40-16:10
Coffee Break
16:10-17:40
Session VI Surgical retina
Moderators: L. Mishev, D. Efremova
16:10-16:20
(42) Intraoperative fluorescein angiography and Blue light reflectance in vitreoretinal surgery
L. Mishev (Medical Center Focus, Sofia)
16:20-16:30
(43) Digital filters, fluorovitrectomy and multicolor endoillumination in patients with retinal detachment
L. Mishev (Medical Center Focus, Sofia)
16:30-16:45
(44) Keynote lecture – Large Macular Hole repair
Prof. C. Claes (Belgium)
16:45-17:00
(45) Keynote lecture – On trauma, no problem
Prof. C. Claes (Belgium)
17:00-17:10
(46) Use of Carlevale IOL in anterior segment trauma and lens luxation
V. Daskalov, D. Petkov (Pentagram Eye Hospital, Sofia)
17:10-17:20
(47) Epiretinal membranes – classification, clinic and treatment
V. Daskalov (Pentagram Eye Hospital, Sofia)
17:20-17:35
(48) Corporate presentation “Avanzanite Bioscience” - Enhancing diagnosis and treatment of Acanthаmoeba keratitis
