15 Sep
Obituary Prof. Dr. Holger Busse, 1.1.1945 – 29.8.2020
It is our sad duty to announce the unexpected passing of our friend and colleague Holger Busse last Saturday, 29.8.2020. As many of us will know, Holger was one of the founders of ESOPRS in the early eighties last century. He was the Chair of the University Eye Hospital in Münster for 24 years from 1986 – 2010. In 1998/99, Prof. Busse was President of the German Ophthalmological Society, DOG. In 2001-2003... read more
27 Mar
During these unprecedented times, with much of Europe in lockdown, we find ourselves in unchartered territory and unable to treat patients. Many of us now need to think innovatively about how we manage our patients and our practices. ESOPRS has created a dedicated discussion forum to share experiences; we will have much to learn from each other with different countries being in different phases of the pandemic surge. All ESOPRS members, will have access to this messaging area. This... read more
30 Nov
The Executive Council of ESOPRS is happy to announce the future collaboration of ESOPRS with the Associazione Italiana Medici Oculisti (AIMO) as partner societies.
AIMO has about 1000 members, has a website and organizes Annual Meetings, which include oculoplastic symposia. ESOPRS looks forward to a fruitful exchange of scientific knowledge between the two societies and welcomes AIMO members to our Annual Meetings.
www.oculistiaimo.it read more
17 Sep
The Organizing and Scientific Committees of the 37th Annual Meeting of the European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ESOPRS) can look back on a very successful event, organized –for the first time in the history of ESOPRS – in Bucharest.
Focusing on functional and cosmetic (minimally invasive and surgical) oculo-facial topics, the multidisciplinary program reflected the sustained work of internationally renowned and distinguished scientists and clinicians from 42 countries. The keynote and Mustarde lectures, together with the scientific sessions, e-posters and video presentations... read more
01 Feb
Updated: 02/02/2021
On behalf of ESOPRS’ Executive Officers Francesco Quaranta-Leoni, David Verity and local organizers Diego Strianese and Adriana Iuliano, I would like to inform you that we have decided to postpone the anticipated Annual Meeting in September 2021 to 2023 due to the COVID pandemic.
We feel that Naples is a splendid venue, which deserves a physical Annual Meeting with many attendees in 2023. At this point in time we are considering our options to organize a 100% virtual Meeting... read more
20 Feb
The European Society of Ophthlmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery has been recognized as a reciprocal society to the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
ASOPRS thanks ESOPRS’ for continued collegial relationship with ASOPRS.
Reciprocal-Society-Certificate-ESOPRS.pdf (64 KB) read more
26 Jan
The American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery announces that Mark J. Lucarelli, MD, FACS, has assumed the Presidency for 2020.
The American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS) was founded in 1969 to establish a qualified body of surgeons with excellence in the highly specialized field of oculofacial plastic surgery. ASOPRS has achieved this through its commitment to the advancement of education, research and the quality of clinical practice in the fields of aesthetic and... read more
26 Apr
It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we must let you know of the passing of our colleague Tony Tyers.
As many of you will know, Tony bore a progressive illness over the past few years with characteristic strength, resilience, and commitment both to his family and his work. He was a great teacher, a towering authority in ophthalmology, and a true friend to us all.
Amongst his many contributions, Tony will be remembered for his colour atlas... read more
05 Apr
Updated: 5th April 2020
Dear ESOPRS Members,
The current COVID-19 pandemic – caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) – has caused an unprecedented international public health challenge.
Having first spread in parts of China, it has subsequently spread to more than 100 other countries, with Italy, Spain, and Germany currently bearing the brunt of the disease and its complications in Europe.
Although the great majority of individuals affected by COVID-19 will have mild to moderate symptoms, the virus is highly... read more
15 Nov
ESOPRS is involved in a number of sessions during the SOE 2017 Congress. A stimulating and exciting scientific programme includes a Keynote Lecture from former ESOPRS President Mr Anthony Tyers, but also other ESOPRS members and Committee Members will speak at various sessions.
It is once again expected that over 3500 delegates from over 100 countries will attend the Congress and promises to be another very successful SOE Congress.
For further information please visit: www.soe2017.org read more
