The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences of the Philippine General Hospital (PGH DOVS), together with the Ophthalmology Residents’ Alumni Association (ORAA), would like to invite you to participate in the Basic Course in Phacoemulsification, a post-graduate course for ophthalmology residents in-training and for beginning phacoemulsification surgeons, to be held on January 27-28, 2018 (Saturday-Sunday) at the Romeo B. Espiritu Auditorium, 5th Floor of the Sentro Oftalmologico Jose Rizal, PGH Compound, Taft Avenue, Manila. The course will feature lectures and live surgical demonstrations by faculty and alumni of the PGH DOVS featuring different machines, instruments and products available for phacoemulsification. APAO Distinguished Service Awardee and CEO of Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology of Nepal, Dr. Reeta Gurung, will be among the lecturers and live surgeons. A Phacoemulsification Wet Laboratory session will be conducted for participants to be able to try the different phacoemulsification machines, microscopes and products on eye models. The registration fee is P2,000 for residents and P2,500 or consultants inclusive of lunch and snacks for two days. Instructions for registration will be enumerated in a separate post. Deadline for registration is on January 20, 2018. Steps on How to Register for the Basic Course in Phacoemulsification 2018: 1) Deposit the amount to the PNB PGH Branch Account Name: Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences Account Number: 168370001844 2) Download and fill up the Registration Slip (https://drive.google.com/open…) 3) Submit both the Deposit Slip and Registration Slip via either of 2 methods: a. Fax to (02) 336 5203. b. E-mail to [email protected] For more information, please feel free to get in touch with Dr. Nico Rogelio (+63 949 990 48 40) or Dr. Kim Lorenzo (+63 929 969 3945). You may also address your concerns to our e-mail address [email protected] See you there! |
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As their silver jubilee year winds up, Batch 92 of the UP College of Medicine has invited two more Department faculty members for this year's medical update-webinars!
In the November 22 webinar, Dr. Harvey S. Uy will review the signs and symptoms of Retinal Vein Occlusion (RVO), and discuss diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for management. RVO is the third leading cause of retinal blindness and is a frequent cause of painless visual loss in middle‐aged and elderly individuals. Retinal vein occlusion happens when a blood clot blocks the vein, similar to what happens in a “stroke”. It is more likely to occur in people with diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, or other health problems that affect blood flow. In her reaction, Dr. Elaine B. Alajar will talk about the cardiovascular risk factors for retinal vein occlusion and arteriolar emboli. In the November 24 webinar, Dr. Noel S. Carino will talk about the evaluation and management of conjunctivitis and other causes of red eye. Often called "pink eye," conjunctivitis is a common eye disease, especially in children. Some forms of conjunctivitis are highly contagious and can easily spread in schools and at home. While conjunctivitis is usually a minor eye infection, sometimes it can develop into a more serious problem. In her reaction, Dr. Anna Lisa Ong-Lim will talk about decreasing the spread of infection among school children. Among the 2017 Sight Saving Month activities in your National Health Sciences Center are weekly free webinars on various eye health topics. Common conditions and interest areas shall be discussed by College of Medicine (and by happenstance, DOVS residency) alumni who are experts in their subspecialties: Cataract Surgery, by Dr. Cesar Ramon G. Espiritu (UP College of Medicine Class 1982): Millions of people worldwide suffer from blindness due to cataract. In people over the age of 40, cataract is the most common cause of vision loss. Cataract-induced blindness is preventable and curable through surgery. In this webinar, Dr. Cesar Ramon G. Espiritu will talk about Cataract and Cataract Surgery. In his reaction, Dr. Reynaldo E. Santos will talk about the projects of the Philippine Academy of Ophthalmology and the Department of Health in addressing blindness due to cataract in the Philippines. When: Wed., July 26, 12-1 PM (Manila time) Age-Related Macular Degeneration, by Dr. Darby E. Santiago (UPCM 1996): Age-related Macular degeneration (ARMD) is the loss of vision in the center of the visual field. While it does not result in complete blindness, loss of central vision due to ARMD makes it hard to perform activities of daily life, such as reading, driving, and recognizing faces. ARMD typically occurs in people older than 50 years, and is the 4th leading cause of blindness worldwide. In this webinar, Dr. Darby E. Santiago will talk about the causes, prevention, and management of ARMD. In his reaction, Dr. Rainier Victor A. Covar will talk about Low-Vision Aids and adaptive devices that can maximize the remaining peripheral vision in those suffering from central blindness due to ARMD. When: Wed., August 2, 12-1 PM (Manila time) Glaucoma - Why the Elderly Get It, by Dr. Ma. Margarita Lat-Luna (UPCM Class 1993): Glaucoma is a group of diseases that cause optic nerve damage, and can result in irreversible vision loss and blindness. Anyone can get glaucoma, for reasons not fully understood. Glaucoma tend to run in families, and most often occur in people over 60 years. Early detection and treatment of glaucoma can protect eyes against serious vision loss. In this webinar, Dr. Margarita Lat-Luna will talk about detection and treatment of glaucoma in the elderly. In her reaction, Dr. Shelley F. Dela Vega will talk about increasing medical compliance in the elderly. When: Wed., August 9, 12-1 PM (Manila time) Dry Eye in Menopause, by Dr. Ruben Lim Bon Siong (UPCM Class 1989): Many menopausal women suffer from dry, itchy eyes, without knowing that dry eye syndrome is a symptom of menopause. Symptoms like dryness, light sensitivity, foreign body sensation, and blurring of vision can be improved without any invasive medical intervention. In this webinar, Dr. Ruben Lim Bon Siong will talk about the role menopause plays in the development of Dry Eye Syndrome, and how this can be treated. In her reaction, Dr. Joy Jimenez-Bautista will talk about the treatment of menopause. When: Wed., August 16, 12-1 PM (Manila time) and Fighting Diabetes Blindness, by Dr. Paolo Antonio S. Silva (UPCM Class 2002): Diabetic retinopathy is a major complication of diabetes, and if untreated, can lead to blindness. Nearly half of people with diabetes will develop some degree of diabetic retinopathy during their lifetime. Diabetic retinopathy has become a growing cause of vision loss in adults of working age. In this webinar, Dr. Paolo Antonio S. Silva will talk about the diagnosis and management of Diabetic Retinopathy. In her reaction, Dr. Joy Arabelle Castillo-Fontanilla will talk about the Management of Microvascular and Macrovascular Complications in Diabetes Mellitus. When: Wed., August 23, 12-1 PM (Manila time) Do find the registration process is in the text box below. Wishing one and all a fruitful, meaningful Sight Saving Month! #walan9ka2lad #w9k2 #upcm1992 Registration is FREE at http://bit.ly/upmw17armd
Alternatively: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7018887890980494851 Sponsored by Novartis. Please e-mail Cha Orjalo of the National Telehealth Center for inquiries: [email protected]. If you are intending to join the Webinar through your smart phone, please do the following ahead of the Webinar: 1. Download the Gotowebinar App (available for FREE for iOS or Android). This will allow you to join via the app; and 2. Download a Flash Player-enabled browser such as Photon (available for FREE for Android) or Puffin (available for FREE for iOS). This will allow you to join through the browser at http://livestream.upm.edu.ph/ We have been consistently exceeding 150 UP Med Webinar participants in 2017. The Livestream link will allow you to join in case the GotoWebinar link is inaccessible. Group viewing is encouraged at sites where there are several attendees. You may send a photo of the group view to Cha Orjalo of the National Telehealth Center: [email protected] to get your CME credits. The official registration form (Php 200.00 per form) is available at the Office of the Deputy Director for Health Operations (DDHO), located at the PGH Main Lobby.
Required documents: 1. 2" x 2" / passport size picture (not more than 1 year) 2. Certification of class rank and general weighted average grade (GWAG from the office of the Dean/Office of the Registrar, original or certified true copy) 3. Photocopy of the following:
Notes: Application form must be filed in duplicate at the DDHO Office. Residency: For January 1 applicants, deadline of submission of application is set at 2 working days after the release of the official results of the Philippine Medical Licensure Exams. Fellowship: For January 1 applicants, deadline of submission is August 25, 2017. For further inquiries you may contact the DDHO Office at 554-8400 local 2008. The DOVS congratulates Residency Batch 2016 for hurdling the Diplomate examinations of the Philippine Board of Ophthalmology: Antonio Niccolo D. Agustin MD Marianne J. Cena MD Dominique Nicole V. Espiritu MD James Paul Gomez MD Ronald C. Paraan MD Renato D. Rayel Jr MD Timothy L. Tang Lee Say MD Roel V. Villanueva MD It is the constant hope of active consultants, staff and trainees that they shall be unceasingly dedicated to advancing the art and science of Ophthalmology in the Philippines, and serving the Filipino people in whatever form or fashion they see fit - all in keeping with the UP tradition of academic excellence and social relevance. "Do not forget that if knowledge is the patrimony of humanity, it is inherited only by those who have the heart." -Doctor Jose P. Rizal The DOVS would like to thank the more than 100 participants and many sponsors for both our Clinical Diagnostics and Instrumentation Course, and our Clinical and Surgical course on Pediatric Ophthalmology.
The Sentro is honored to host such events where we can all come together - from across various (training) institutions, and different industry players - to ensure that our eye care community is ever more relevant and responsive to the needs of the Filipino people. Padayon! Credits to Dr. Tonicci Paulino for photos, content. https://web.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1681695428804159.1073741831.1533095126997524&type=1&l=fcd01c9dbc
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