Estonian Ophthalmic Trauma Symposium 2027
The Estonian Society of Ophthalmology and the Asia Pacific Ophthalmic Trauma Society (APOTS) invite you to the Estonian Ophthalmic Trauma Symposium 2027, taking place in Tallinn on 21–22 January 2027. This two-day international event brings together ophthalmologists and trauma specialists to share clinical experience and discuss the management and surgical treatment of ocular and orbital trauma.
Join colleagues and leading international experts in Tallinn for two days of clinical cases, practical insights and expert discussion in ophthalmic trauma!
21 JANUARY | 14:00–18:00 | East Tallinn Central Hospital
Pre – Course | From Young Ophthalmologists to Experienced Experts
An interactive pre-course where young ophthalmologists present challenging trauma cases, followed by expert commentary, discussion and shared clinical experience.
- Sympathetic Ophthalmia
- Socket Syndrome
- Orbital Floor Fracture
- Blunt Ocular Trauma
- Eyelid Laceration
- Intraocular Foreign Body
- Orbital Foreign Body
22 JANUARY | 10:00–17:00 | Hilton Tallinn Park Hotel
Scientific Symposium | International Ophthalmic Trauma Symposium
A focused international scientific symposium on the management and surgical treatment of complex ocular and orbital trauma.
Topics:
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Chemical Trauma
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Burn Injuries
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Blast Injuries
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Trauma Vitrectomy
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Orbital Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery
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Delegate Case Reports · Expert Discussions · International Networking
Dinner 17:00 – 19:00 | Hilton Tallinn Park Hotel Conference Centre
Invited Speakers
Prof. Gangadhara Sundar
Oculoplastic & Orbital Surgeon · Singapore
Prof. S. Natarajan
Vitreoretinal Surgeon · India
Prof. Vladimir Kratky
Oculoplastic & Orbital Surgeon · Canada
Prof. Oksana Petrenko
Ophthalmic Surgeon · Ukraine
Dr. Karla Chaloupka
Oculoplastic Surgeon · Switzerland
Dr. Artur Klett
Ophthalmic Surgeon · Estonia
Important Dates
1 October 2026
Registration opens
30 November 2026
Early registration deadline
1 December 2026
Standard registration fees apply
21 January 2027 · 14:00–18:00
Pre-Course: From Young Ophthalmologists to Experienced Experts
22 January 2027 · 10:00–17:00
Estonian Ophthalmic Trauma Symposium
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