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On 21 and 22 May 2026, the International Orbital Society Meeting took place at the beautiful Hotel Arena in Amsterdam, excellently organized by Prof. Peerooz Saeed. The meeting was held in The Chapel, the showpiece of Hotel Arena and the former chapel of the Catholic orphanage built in 1886. It was a truly unique and inspiring setting for two days …

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Honoured to serve as the official Opponent from the Netherlands at the PhD defense of Dr Paula Niinimäki at the University of Helsinki on 15 May 2026. In the traditional Finnish doctoral defense system, there is typically a single external examiner — the “Opponent” — who conducts the public scientific examination of the candidate. During …

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https://www.theophthalmologist.com/issues/2026/articles/march/eyelid-surgery-is-not-cosmetic-surgery/

I’m pleased to share that on February 26th, I formally started an invited Professorship at the historic l’Hôpital Fondation de Rothschild in Paris. I received a very warm welcome from the Head of Ophthalmology, Dr. Olivier Galatoire — a well-known colleague in the field — and Dr. Marie Callet, research leader of the department. During …

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Honored to join the inaugural VSOPRS meeting in Hanoi, January 9–10, 2026, as a moderator and invited speaker within the APSOPRS–VSOPRS scientific program. I presented on “Management of Upper Eyelid Retraction in Thyroid Orbitopathy,” sharing practical decision pathways and surgical pearls to improve functional and aesthetic outcomes. My sincere thanks to the VSOPRS leadership, organizers, and all colleagues—national and international—whose contributions elevated the meeting. As …

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From 11–13 September, the 43rd Annual Meeting of the European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ESOPRS) brought together colleagues from around the world in the magnificent Municipal House. The Art Nouveau venue, dramatic organ music at the opening ceremony, and a world-class scientific program set the stage for three inspiring days. It was a great honour to serve as President during …

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📍 Lisbon | 🗓️ Monday, June 9, 2025 We were thrilled to close SOE 2025 on a high note with a well-attended joint symposium between the Asia-Pacific Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (APSOPRS) and the European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ESOPRS). The session focused on key updates in Oculofacial Rejuvenation & Blepharoptosis Surgery, with engaging talks and lively discussion throughout. 💡 Program …

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🔍 Oculoplastics: Pearls, Tricks and Tips 📍 Lisbon, Portugal | 🗓️ Sunday, June 8, 2025 | 🕒 16:30–18:00 We were honored to present a well-attended and highly engaging joint symposium between the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS) and the European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ESOPRS) at SOE 2025. Moderated by Ken Morgenstern, MD (Past President, ASOPRS) and Dion Paridaens, MD PhD (President, ESOPRS), the session focused …

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📍 Annual Meeting of the Dutch Ophthalmology Society (N.O.G.) – Maastricht, April 2–4, 2025 👁️ Oculoplastic & Orbital Session – Thursday, April 3 It was a pleasure to attend and contribute to the Dutch Orbital Society (DOS) session during the NOG 2025 conference. The afternoon featured a range of insightful lectures by Dutch oculoplastic and orbital surgeons, …

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Reflections on the 42nd ESOPRS Annual Meeting in Rotterdam By Dan Georgescu, Hon Secretary ESOPRS Dear colleagues and friends, We want to thank everyone who joined us in Rotterdam for the 42nd Annual Meeting of the European Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery! With over 800 participants, this year’s event was one of ESOPRS’ largest …

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