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23 April, 2024

Ophthalmology Community Mourns Premature Death of Euretina President Prof. Ramin Tadayoni

Photo credit: EURETINA The Board of the Portuguese Society of Ophthalmology expresses its sorrow at the unexpected death of Ramin Tadayoni. Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Paris, Retinal Researcher and Surgeon, R. Tadayoni was currently President of the European Society of Retina Specialists - Euretina. His early departure has left the ophthalmology community surprised and [...]

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22 April, 2024

Opening of the submission period for the National Congress

The SPO is once again promoting member-initiated courses at the next SPO National Congress, which takes place from December 5 to 7 in the Algarve. The selection of courses will take into account their scientific quality, the representativeness of the various subspecialties and their articulation with the Congress program. See [...]

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April 12, 2024

Open Consultation: Glaucoma, interview with João Breda

Open Consultation: Glaucoma, interview with João Breda, ophthalmologist and member of the Portuguese Society of Ophthalmology.

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5 April, 2024

World Physical Activity Day

On World Physical Activity Day (April 6), the Portuguese Society of Ophthalmology has published some tips to promote eye health and safety during sporting activities. Read more here

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18 March, 2024

Glaucoma Surgery Masterclass

Also as part of World Glaucoma Week, more than two dozen participants were able to learn more about glaucoma surgery over two days. In this Masterclass, various surgical techniques were discussed and put into practice in the Dry and Wet Lab.

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18 March, 2024

Information session for glaucoma patients and their caregivers

An information session for glaucoma patients and their carers, organized by the Portuguese Glaucoma Group, took place in Porto on the 12th as part of World Glaucoma Week. It was attended by a multidisciplinary team, including ophthalmologists, nurses, orthoptists and a psychologist. According to João Breda, "these awareness-raising activities are essential because [...]

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16 March, 2024

Dr. Teresa Gomes on RTP

In connection with glaucoma week, we would like to highlight the presence of Dr. Teresa Gomes on RTP's "Portugal em Directo" program.

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March 7th, 2024

World Glaucoma Week 2024

As part of World Glaucoma Week, World Glaucoma Week, promoted by the World Glaucoma Association, is taking place this year between March 10 and 16, with hundreds of activities all over the world, thus increasing public awareness of this disease. In Portugal, the Portuguese Glaucoma Group [...]

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March 6th, 2024

Prescription drugs and glaucoma: fears and reality

On March 11, at 9:30 p.m., the webinar "Prescribing drugs and glaucoma: fears and reality" will be held for professionals in Ophthalmology, General Practice, Psychiatry, Neurology and Clinical Pharmacology.

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March 5th, 2024

SPO Databases - Endophthalmitis and Keratoconus

Dear Colleagues, The Portuguese Society of Ophthalmology is pleased to invite all its members to participate in the recently created SPO Databases on Keratoconus and Endophthalmitis. Our aim with these initiatives is not only to characterize the epidemiology of these clinical entities in Portugal, but also to foster collaborative research among our members. You can join [...]

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