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Glaucoma

The Optic Nerve: Diagnosing and treating Glaucomatous Optic Nerve Damage

Invited
Date: October 02, 2026
Time: 10:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Venue: Function Room 2
Session Code: SY
Session Type: Symposium
This session focuses on modern diagnostic breakthroughs and therapeutic approaches to managing glaucomatous optic nerve damage. Expert presentations highlight the role of optical coherence tomography (OCT) for neuropathy assessment, current and upcoming trends in neuroprotection, molecular-level care, and the efficacy of alternative optic nerve medications.
Topics
1. The OCT as a Tool for Glaucomatous Optic Neuropathy
Time: 10:45 AM - 11:05 AM | Duration: 20 mins
2. Neuroprotection: Where We Are Now and What the Near Future Holds
Time: 11:05 AM - 11:25 AM | Duration: 20 mins
3. The Future of Glaucoma Care at the Molecular Level
Time: 11:25 AM - 11:45 AM | Duration: 20 mins
4. Alternative Medications to Protect the Optic Nerve: Legend or Fact?
Time: 11:45 AM - 12:05 PM | Duration: 20 mins
5. Open Forum
Time: 12:05 PM - 12:15 PM | Duration: 10 mins