Speakers
Meet the symposium speakers for IOC 2025
Professor Fiona Rowe
Professor
University of Liverpool
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Her particular research interests include visual impairment due to acquired brain injury (leading a number of national and international stroke projects), visual field evaluation and control of ocular alignment. Prof. Rowe is the author of two textbooks: ‘Clinical Orthoptics’ and ‘Visual fields via the visual pathway’, author for seven book chapters, and has presented and published her research extensively.
Dr Jonathan M. Holmes
Professor and Chair of Ophthalmology and Vision Science
University of Arizona
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ISA Symposium: When the Head Posture is the Main Concern – Head Posture in Thyroid Eye Disease
Dr. Holmes completed undergraduate studies at Cambridge University and medical school at Oxford University. He was an Ophthalmology Resident at Loyola University Chicago and Fellow in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus at the University of Michigan. He worked for 25 years at Mayo Clinic Rochester, becoming the Chair of Ophthalmology from 2001-2009, and Joseph E. and Rose Marie Green Professor in 2009. Dr. Holmes moved to University of Arizona-Tucson, Arizona, in 2020, as Professor and Chair of Ophthalmology and Vision Science. Dr. Holmes has been one of the leaders of the Pediatric Eye Disease Investigator Group for over 28 years, directing multicenter RCTs and observational studies, and his surgical practice is focused on complex strabismus.
Claudia Yahalom MD
Ophthalmic Pediatrics Consultant
Hadassah University Hospital
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ISA Symposium: When the Head Posture is the Main Concern – Anomalous Head Posture in Patients with Nystagmus
Born in Argentina, she completed her medical studies at the University of Tucuman in 1995. She completed her specialty in ophthalmology at the Hadassah University Hospital in Jerusalem (1996-2003). She subsequently completed her sub-specialization in ophthalmic pediatrics at the Eye and Ear Hospital in Melbourne, Australia (2004-2005).
Since 2006 (until today) she works as a consultant in ophthalmic pediatrics at Hadassah University Hospital in Jerusalem.
Other positions:
- President of the Israeli Ophthalmic Pediatric Association (2016-2018)
- Director, Low Vision Center at Hadassah Hospital (2010-today)
- Director, Ophthalmology department Hadassah Mount Scopus (2025)
- Academic position at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (“Senior lecturer”)
- Publications in scientific journals: 42 originals articles
Member of societies:
- Israeli Society of Ophthalmologists
- Israeli Ophthalmic Pediatric Society
- American Ophthalmic Pediatric Society (AAPOS)
- World Ophthalmic Pediatric Society (WSPOS)
- International Strabismus Society (ISA)
Dr Andrea Molinari
President
International Strabismological Association
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ISA Symposium: When the Head Posture is the Main Concern – When the Head Posture is the Main Concern
Born August 22nd 1960 in Buenos Aires Argentina
President of the International Strabismological Association.
Past President of the Latin American Society of Pediatric Ophthalmology
Director of the Fellowship Program in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus in Fundacion Metrofraternidad, Hospital Metropolitano, Quito / Ecuador
ORBIS Volunteer Faculty
International Director at Large Board of Directors of AAPOS
Katie Geering
Head Orthopist
Sydney Children’s Hospital Network
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APSPOS Symposium: Paediatric Imaging – How to obtain good images in children- Tips and tricks
Ms Katie Geering is the head orthoptist at the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network. Katie has worked in a variety of settings in Sydney and London since graduating from the Sydney University with a Bachelor of Orthoptics. Katie has a keen interest in pediatric imaging and inherited retinal diseases. She enjoys using all imaging modalities to ensure best patient care.
Stephanie Crofts
Orthopist
The Children’s Hospital at Westmead
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APSPOS Symposium: Paediatric Imaging – How to obtain good images in children- Tips and tricks
Ms Stephanie Crofts is a senior orthoptist at The Children’s Hospital Westmead. Stephanie graduated from the University of Sydney with first class honours. Stephanie coordinates the visual electrophysiology service and is actively involved in clinical research trials for inherited retinal disease. Stephanie is skilled in the area of paediatric imaging with a variety of imaging modalities.
Gill Roper-Hall
Professor
Saint Louis University Medical Center
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Neuro-Orthoptics: Challenging Cases – Panel Discussion
Prof. Gill Roper-Hall is an internationally recognized clinical and research neuro-orthoptist with over fifty years’ experience in the field of adult strabismus and neuro-ophthalmology. She is the author of over 80 publications in peer-reviewed journals. She has given over 300 scientific presentations at regional, national and international meetings. She was trained at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London and is currently a full professor on the faculty at Saint Louis University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri. Prof. Roper-Hall’s contributions to the profession began early in her career when she pioneered the role of the orthoptist in neuroophthalmology at a time when few orthoptists saw adults on a regular basis. She introduced neuro topics into regional, national and international meetings and into the curriculum. An “ambassador” for the profession, she travels around the world giving presentations on adult strabismus and neuroophthalmology for the benefit of her physician and orthoptic colleagues.
Caroline Catt
Ophthalmologist
The Children’s Hospital at Westmead
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APSPOS Symposium: Paediatric Imaging – OCT in children
Dr Caroline Catt, FRANZCO, is a paediatric eye surgeon with experience caring for premature babies through to older children and adults. She is a consultant ophthalmologist at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead, Liverpool and Royal North Shore hospitals. Dr Catt is the Chair of the Australian and New Zealand Paediatric Ophthalmology Society (ANZPOS) and is Principal Investigator of the Fight Childhood Blindness! ROP Registry, a Save Sight Registry.
Rasha Altaie
Anterior Segment and Paediatric Ophthalmologist Specialist
Counties Manukau District Health Board
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APSPOS Symposium: Paediatric Imaging – Corneal Topography and Anterior Segment Imaging
Dr Rasha Altaie, FRANZCO is an anterior segment and paediatric ophthalmologist specialist. She finished her both basic and higher surgical training in ophthalmology in Ireland. She obtained her Fellowship in Ophthalmology from the Royal college of Surgeons in Ireland 2002, and her Master degree in cataract surgery in 2003. Rasha has awarded few national and international awards, she has dual fellowship in both cornea and anterior segment, as well as paediatric ophthalmology, She is also a fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of ophthalmologists.
She is working as a Specialist with Counties Manukau District Health Board, Honorary senior lecturer in Ophthalmology department at Auckland University.
Rasha main area of research and interest is cataract, cornea and anterior segment, Myopia in children, paediatric anterior segment diseases especially keratoconus, early detection, and management. She is a founder of Australia, New Zealand Myopia working group. Her current area of research is using AI in early detection of keratoconus.
Susie Luu
Paediatric Ophthalmologist
Flinders Medical Centre
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APSPOS Symposium: Paediatric Imaging – Biometry and Ultrasound in Children
Dr Susie Luu, FRANZCO, is a Paediatric Ophthalmologist in Adelaide, South Australia. She works as a staff specialist at Flinders Medical Centre and is a Visiting Medical Officer at Alice Springs Hospital. She undertook a Paediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus fellowship at The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Canada. She has a speciality interest in Paediatric glaucoma.
Deepa Taranath
Senior Ophthalmologist
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APSPOS Symposium: Paediatric Imaging – MC, Opening Remarks and Fundus Photography and Fluorescein Angiography in children
Dr Deepa Taranath, FRANZCO is a senior ophthalmologist from Adelaide, SA who has over 20 yrs of experience in paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus. Following her subspecialty Fellowship at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead, NSW in 2003-4 Deepa moved to Adelaide which she now calls home. She also works in general ophthalmology and sees her paediatric patients through int o their adulthood. She runs a number of specialised clinics -Ocular genetics clinic, Botox clinic etc in addition to being the lead paediatric ophthalmologist providing ROP screening and management in SA. She runs quarterly outreach rural clinics in Port Augusta, SA and is also one of the two visiting paediatric ophthalmologists who provide support to the local team in Darwin, NT. Deepa has over 40 publications in peer reviewed journals and enjoys teaching/sharing her clinical experience with medical students, optometry and orthoptist students in addition to Ophthalmology trainees. Deepa also sits in various committees in RANZCO- Work force committee, Vision 2030 and beyond, Paediatric Colloborative care etc.
Shivanand Sheth
Consultant Ophthalmologist
The Royal Children’s Hospital
Jan Roelof Polling
Orthopist
Erasmus MC
Amanda French
Professor
University of Technology Sydney
Jason Yam
Lecturer
University of Technology Sydney
Felicia Adinanto
University of Technology Sydney
Lionel Kowal
Daisy Godts
Ian Morgan
Renne Hernandez
Kathryn Rose
Martin Wasik
Abstract Presenters
Kristina Alexander
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Block 3, ADVANCED ORTHOPTIC PRACTICE
Abstract: Extending Further – An Orthoptist’s experience of implementing an Advanced Clinical Practitioner clinic in Paediatric Ophthalmology
Gemma Arblaster
The University of Sheffield
Block 5, LOW VISION
Abstract: Experiences of acute hospital care for older people living with visual impairment
Block 16, STRABISMUS
Abstract: A retrospective review of Harada Ito surgical procedures for superior oblique palsy
Mitchell Bagley
Marsden Eye Specialists
Block 10, OPHTHALMIC TECHNOLOGY
Abstract: A Novel Approach to Indocyanine Green and Fluorescein Angiography using the Clarus 700 ICG Prototype
Rani Bahho
University of Technology Sydney
Block 14, BINOCULAR VISION
Abstract: The Relationship between Motor Fusion and Stereoacuity in Adults with Normal Binocular Single Vision
Rusmiza Binti Amin
University of Technology Sydney
Block 19, STROKE
Abstract: Prevalence of post-stroke visual impairment: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Marianne Coleman
Monash University
Block 4, NEURO-ORTHOPTICS
Abstract: Improving eyecare experiences for people living with dementia
Michelle Courtney-Harris
University of Technology Sydney
Block 6, EDUCATION
Abstract: An Interprofessional collaborative learning experience through the eyes of health care students
Jessica Crippa
Children’s Eye Centre
Block 12, ORTHOPTIC-LED MODELS OF CARE
Abstract: Evaluating the Success of Orthoptic-Led Clinics: A Decade of Integrated Eye Care at The Children’s Eye Centre
Jennifer Earl
Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospitals
Block 12, ORTHOPTIC-LED MODELS OF CARE
Abstract: Introduction of an orthoptic-led paediatric chalazion clinic: a service review
Block 16, STRABISMUS
Abstract: Improving strabismus care: A service review of an orthoptic-led paediatric squint listing clinic
Debra Gleeson
Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital
Block 3, ADVANCED ORTHOPTIC PRACTICE
Abstract: The Advanced Practice Orthoptic Pilot (APOP) in an Acute Ophthalmology Clinic at the RVEEH Melbourne
Kylie Gran
La Trobe University
Block 14, BINOCULAR VISION
Abstract: Comparing Latent Strabismus in Children According to Learning Difficulty Status: A Prospective Case-Control Cross-Sectional Study
Carrie Griffiths
Flinders Eye Centre
Block 16, STRABISMUS
Abstract: Medial Rectus Metastasis in Advanced Breast Cancer: A Case Study
Lauren Hepworth
University of Liverpool
Block 19, STROKE
Abstract: Evolution of Orthoptic Stroke Services in the UK and Ireland
Abstract: Patient Reported Impact of Post-Stroke Visual Impairment
Karzan Hughes
The University of Sheffield
Block 6, EDUCATION
Abstract: Service-user experience of the Microsoft Hololens for live-streaming patient consultations in the Orthoptic clinic
Mythili Ilango
University of Technology Sydney
Block 17, REFRACTIVE ERROR
Abstract: Use of Visual Acuity to Screen for Significant Refractive Errors in Preschool Children
Navdeep Kaur
The Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne.
Block 9, PEDIATRICS
Abstract: Starving their sight: ocular complications from nutritional deficiencies
Holly Kelly
SeeWay
Block 5, LOW VISION
Abstract: Digital literacy and low vision
Natalia Kelly
La Trobe University
Block 6, EDUCATION
Abstract: Enhancing clinical education through vision screening for children with hearing impairment
Block 9, PEDIATRICS
Abstract: Visual-auditory stimulation intervention in children with cerebral vision impairment (CVI)
Payal Khandelwal
Cambridge Community NHS Services
Block 9, PEDIATRICS
Abstract: High-quality amblyopia research in paediatric orthoptic community services: enablers and barriers
Konstandina Koklanis
Discipline of Orthoptics, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia
Block 4, NEURO-ORTHOPTICS
Abstract: Prevalence of post-concussion vision difficulties in children and adolescents: A systematic review.
Block 4, NEURO-ORTHOPTICS
Abstract: Practice Patterns of Orthoptists in Post-Concussion Vision Care in Australia
Melanie Lai
Sydney Eye Hospital
Block 12, ORTHOPTIC-LED MODELS OF CARE
Abstract: An economic evaluation of orthoptic-led services in the collaborative care of glaucoma
Miriam Langeslag-Smith
Health New Zealand Counties Manukau
Block 7, VISION SCREENING
Abstract: Where are we now – Comparing preschool vision screening outcomes 13 years apart
Sonia Lau
The University of Technology Sydney
Block 4, NEURO-ORTHOPTICS
Abstract: Providing person-centred orthoptic care for those with co-occurring visual and communication impairments
Manjushri Yuan Rou Lee
Singapore National Eye Centre
Block 17, REFRACTIVE ERROR
Abstract: Managing Acute Acquired Comitant Esotropia – Effects of Reduced Myopic Prescription
Monica Lette
SeeWay
Block 10, OPHTHALMIC TECHNOLOGY
Abstract: SeeWay: The first truly co-designed patient responsive online tool for people with low vision: pilot findings
Gareth Lingham
Genetics and Epidemiology Group, Lions Eye Institute
Block 17, REFRACTIVE ERROR
Abstract: “Biometry equivalent refraction” as a screening tool for refractive error in children
Catherine Mancuso
Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital
Block 3, ADVANCED ORTHOPTIC PRACTICE
Abstract: The Australian Orthoptic Landscape – Scope of Practice in a Melbourne Public Hospital
Nadine Mcarthur
Centre for Eye Health – SeeWay
Block 5, LOW VISION
Abstract: Search Listening in the Support of the Low Vision Patient
Jignasa Mehta
University of Liverpool
Block 14, BINOCULAR VISION
Abstract: Effect of monocular impaired visual acuity across digital and non-digital stereotests
Amanda Moore
The Royal Children’s Hospital
Block 10, OPHTHALMIC TECHNOLOGY
Abstract: Invisible Retinoblastoma: Optical Coherence Tomography Aids Diagnosis
Danielle Morgan
Sydney and Sydney Eye Hospital
Block 3, ADVANCED ORTHOPTIC PRACTICE
Abstract: I-SHARE Project: Improving Information Sharing & Patient Experience at Sydney Eye Hospital
Craig Murray
British and Irish Orthoptic Society/ University of Liverpool
Block 3, ADVANCED ORTHOPTIC PRACTICE
Abstract: Advancing the Orthoptic Profession: The British and Irish Orthoptic Society Workforce and Education Reform Programme
Block 6, EDUCATION
Abstract: The BIOS Workforce and Education Development Programme: Pre-registration orthoptists attitudes to preceptorship and transitioning from study to qualified clinician
Tram Nguyen
Vision Eye Institute
Block 10, OPHTHALMIC TECHNOLOGY
Abstract: Using technology to drive practice change: how new technology may impact patient surgery selection
Vincent Nguyen
Guide Dogs NSW/ACT
Block 3, ADVANCED ORTHOPTIC PRACTICE
Abstract: Low Vision Orthoptics: More than Just the Magnifier
Block 5, LOW VISION
Abstract: Outcomes of Low Vision Service Delivery via a Novel Telepractice Model for Rural and Remote Populations in Australia
Nissi Faith Obra
University of Technology Sydney
Block 8, VISUAL FIELDS
Abstract: Hand Gesture Perimetry: A Novel Method of Visual Field Testing in an Augmented Virtual Environment
Dipesh Patel
UCL/Moorfields Eye Hospital
Block 9, PEDIATRICS
Abstract: Low vs. high intensity occlusion therapy for mild/moderate amblyopia: Feasibility RCT outcomes
Jan Roelof Polling
Erasmus Medical Center Rotterdam
Block 17, REFRACTIVE ERROR
Abstract: Treatment of childhood myopia: Is combination therapy better than atropine alone?
Kylie Robinson
Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital
Block 12, ORTHOPTIC-LED MODELS OF CARE
Abstract: OSOP- Orthoptic Led Surgical Post-op Clinic; The Why, The How, The Result
Kathryn Rose
University of Technology Sydney
Block 7, VISION SCREENING
Abstract: Visual Acuity Results Measured by HOTV and Tumbling E EDTRS Charts in Chinese Children
Fiona Rowe
University of Liverpool
Block 8, VISUAL FIELDS
Abstract: Peripheral kinetic visual field assessment as a measure for presence of functional visual field
Block 19, STROKE
Abstract: European Stroke Organisation Vision Guidelines: Recommendations for assessment and rehabilitation
Jane Schuller
Royal Melbourne Hospital
Block 16, STRABISMUS
Abstract: Cavernous Conundrums
Sue Silveira
Next Sense
Block 9, PEDIATRICS
Abstract: Exploring the playground experience when supervising children with vision impairment
Shanelle Sorbello
University of Technology Sydney
Block 19, STROKE
Abstract: Development of the New South Wales Post-stroke Vision Care Framework
Olivia Staffieri
Discipline of Orthoptics, La Trobe University
Block 7, VISION SCREENING
Abstract: Vision Screening Programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children: A Scoping Review
Sandra Staffieri AO
Royal Children’s Hospital/Centre for Eye Research Australia
Block 12, ORTHOPTIC-LED MODELS OF CARE
Abstract: The orthoptist and retinoblastoma: beyond the consulting room door.
Wenjing Su
UTS
Block 5, LOW VISION
Abstract: Enhancing Empathy in Vision Care Through VR Simulations of Central Vision Loss
Vijay Tailor-Hamblin
Biomedical Research Centre @ Moorfields Eye Hospital and UCL Institute of Ophthalmology
Block 17, REFRACTIVE ERROR
Abstract: Low concentration atropine affects near point of accommodation, but not near visual acuity
Marieke Telleman
Erasmus Medical Center
Block 16, STRABISMUS
Abstract: Orbital fracture reconstruction improves stereoacuity and ocular alignment: a retrospective cohort study
Joyce Tiang
The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital
Block 8, VISUAL FIELDS
Abstract: Outcomes of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Enabled Melbourne Rapid Fields (MRF) Online Perimeter in Home Monitoring for Glaucoma
Sonia Toor
The University of Sheffield
Block 10, OPHTHALMIC TECHNOLOGY
Abstract: The effectiveness of tele-appointments in the management of young adults undergoing orthoptic exercises
Block 14, BINOCULAR VISION
Abstract: A comparison of tests to monitor the change in accommodation after close work
Meri Vukicevic
La Trobe University
Block 5, LOW VISION
Abstract: Functional vision and vision-related quality of life of patients with peri-foveal geographic atrophy
Birgit Wahl
Orthoptic School at the University Hospital Heidelberg
Block 6, EDUCATION
Abstract: Is an international educational buddy scheme through online orthoptic tutorials beneficial for students?
Karin Waldhauser
Orthoptic Division Hospital of Bolzano – Azienda Sanitaria dell’Alto Adige
Block 7, VISION SCREENING
Abstract: Orthoptic Screening in Preverbal Age: Lessons from 18 Years of Experience and a Pandemic
Jacinta Walz
University of Technology Sydney | University of Sydney
Block 8, VISUAL FIELDS
Abstract: Removing barriers to care with virtual-reality-based perimetry
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