Stop COVID Deaths Webinar #163 “Can We See Eye to Eye?” Status of Eye Banking and Corneal Transplantation in the Philippines

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Webinar #163
September 15, 2023 (Friday) 12nn
“Can We See Eye to Eye?”
Status of Eye Banking and Corneal Transplantation in the Philippines

Presenter:
DR. MINGUITA PADILLA
Founding President & Chair and current Ambassador-at-Large, Eye Bank Foundation of the Philippines
Head, Association of Eye Banks in Asia
Active Consultant and Head of the Ocular Tissue Transplant Service, St. Luke’s Medical Center

Reactor:
DR. PIUS OCAMPO
Chair, Department of Ophthalmology, Angeles Medical Center, Angeles City, Pampanga
Cornea & External Disease Consultant, Paulino J. Garcia Memorial Research and Medical Center, Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija
Synthesis & Closing Remarks:

DR. STELLA MARIE L. JOSE
Head, Office of Expanded Education and Training
UP Philippine General Hospital

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September 15, 2023 (Friday) 12nn
Webinar #163
“Can We See Eye to Eye?”

Status of Eye Banking and Corneal Transplantation in the Philippines

In the captivating world of medical science, where innovation is the guiding star, the Philippines shines brightly in the realm of eye banking and cornea transplantation. We invite everyone to uncover the latest advancements, surgical techniques, and post-operative care protocols that have revolutionized cornea transplantation, enabling them to provide a glimmer of hope to those with impaired vision. In this webinar, we will equip healthcare workers with the knowledge and tools you need to make a significant difference in the lives of your patients.

Healthcare administrators, who steer the ship through the healthcare sea, will find valuable insights on how to optimize eye banking operations within their institutions. From logistics to donor recruitment strategies, we will discuss the key elements that ensure a seamless and efficient process. We will also offer a unique perspective on the economic and societal impact of eye banking.

This week on STOP COVID DEATHS, our main speaker is Dr. Minguita Padilla, who is the Founding President & Chair and current Ambassador-at-Large of the Eye Bank Foundation of the Philippines; Head of the Association of Eye Banks in Asia; and Active Consultant and Head of the Ocular Tissue Transplant Service at St. Luke’s Medical Center. Our reactor is Dr. Pius Ocampo, who serves as the Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology at Angeles Medical Center, Angeles City, Pampanga as well as a Cornea & External Disease Consultant at the Paulino J. Garcia Memorial Research and Medical Center in Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija. The Synthesis and Closing Remarks will be delivered by Dr. Stella Marie L. Jose, who is the Head of the Office of Expanded Education and Training at the UP Philippine General Hospital.

This webinar promises to be an engaging and informative exploration of the transformative power of eye banking and cornea transplantation in the Philippines. Join us and be a part of this radiant journey towards a brighter vision for all. Together, we can stop preventable deaths!