The International Society of Dacryology and Dry Eye (ISD-DE) is about watery and dry eyes. Dacryology is the science of tears and covers both watery and dry eyes. ISD-DE was initially known as International Society of Dacryology (ISD) and founded in 1982 by Professor Juan Murube del Castillo (Spain), MD PhD, Professor Barta (Hungary), Professor Holly (USA), and Professor Van Setten (Sweden).
This year's 14th annual congress will include symposia, case reports, lectures, discussions, break-out groups, demonstrations, practical, and exhibitors.
Key lectures featured within the event's programme include:
- Professor Geoffrey Rose's inaugural Dr Juan Murube de Castillo Lecture on watery eyes, and
- Professor Harminder Dua's inaugural Schirmer Lecture on dry eyes.
Other subjects covered include:
- Anatomy and physiology cornea and lacrimal
- Assessment meibomian glands
- Tear film – from start to finish
- Ocular surface protection
- Light treatments IPL
- Tear score
- Dry eye scores and QOL
- Assessment dry, assessment watery eye
- Syringing
- Paediatric socket, adult socket
- Dacryocystectomy
- Dacryoliths
- Botox and dry eyes
- Botox and watery eyes
- Lacrimal trauma
The venue accommodates up to 540 delegates and, being an international meeting, will play host to attendees from both the UK and the international community of medical and allied healthcare professionals. If you’d like to enquire about sponsorship opportunities, please email info@isd-de.org.
ISD-DE 2024's social programme includes:
Welcome Reception Registration
Location: Thames Suite, 4th Floor, County Hall
Cost: Free included with Course and Scientific Meeting Ticket
Registration: Essential or no admission
Gala Dinner Registration
Location: Oxo Tower Restaurant, Barge House Street, London SE1 9PH
Registration: Pre-paid admission only
Oxo Tower Restaurant is high above the Thames River: https://oxotowerrestaurant.com/
14th Congress of the International Society of Dacryology and Dry Eye (ISD-DE) will be held at County Hall in London, 29-31 May, London, UK.
Ophthalmologists, oculoplastic and lacrimal surgeons, cornea, ocular surface and external eye disease specialists, optometrists, and contact lens opticians are all warmly invited.
