AVRS 2025 – Course No. 9
Uveitis Course
Moderator: Dr. Samir Shawki
Objectives
• To review the infectious and non-infectious causes of uveitis.
• To highlight the diagnostic challenges and systemic associations.
• To present evidence-based management strategies including medical and surgical interventions.
• To discuss special scenarios such as immunocompromised patients and ocular tuberculosis.
• To provide practical tips for vitreoretinal surgeons when handling infectious uveitis cases.
Target Audience
• General ophthalmologists interested in medical retina and uveitis.
• Retina specialists and fellows seeking updates on uveitis diagnosis and surgical management.
• Residents and trainees aiming to broaden their exposure to inflammatory eye disease.
Curriculum Outline
Topic Speaker
Is it Infection? Dr. Mohamad Abdulazeem
Infectious Uveitis in Immunocompromised Patients: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly Dr. Nancy Hazem
Vitrectomy in Infectious Uveitis Dr. Alaa Radwan
Ocular Tuberculosis: One Name, Many Faces Dr. Noha Osama
Presumed Trematode Uveitis: A Spectrum Dr. Rana Hussein
Tuberculous Uveitis – The Early Bird vs The Late Catch Dr. Mariam Raouf
Registration Fees
• Standard Registration: 500 EGP
• Residents: 250 EGP (50% discount)
Notes
• This is a didactic course without wet-lab.
• Places are limited; early registration is encouraged.
