I had the privilege of participating in the World Ophthalmology Conference 2024 (WOC 2024) held from August 16 to 19 in the beautiful harbor city of Vancouver, Canada. This biennial conference is the premier ophthalmology congress globally.

At this prestigious event, two of my scientific posters were selected for presentation. I had the opportunity to defend both posters and elucidate their significance to clinical ophthalmologists.

The first poster focused on the treatment of diffuse surface cancer of the eye, known as OSSN. I demonstrated how treatment with Interferon eye drops can achieve complete resolution without the need for extensive surgery and grafting procedures. The use of topical Interferon leads to the complete regression of the cancer, leaving behind a pristine cornea and a healthy ocular surface.

The second poster addressed the issue of artificial lenses implanted during cataract surgery that turn white and opaque over time, often mistaken for cataracts in resource-poor settings. Through special tests such as scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy-dispersive spectroscopy (EDS), our group discovered that these lenses are coated with calcium deposits, causing the opacification. The poster also provided insights on preventing misdiagnosis and replacing these lenses with new ones.

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