Trends in Glaucoma

7th and 8th November 2025

Convention Centre IMO Grupo Miranza Barcelona (Spain)

Trends in Glaucoma

7th and 8th November 2025

Convention Centre IMO Grupo Miranza Barcelona (Spain)

About the event

Join the 4th Edition of Trends in Glaucoma (2025)!

Save the Date: November 7-8, 2025

Trends in Glaucoma is an international event that will bring together the world’s leading experts in the diagnosis, treatment, and research advancements in glaucoma.

This edition will take place on November 7-8, 2025, at the Convention Center of IMO Grupo Miranza in Barcelona.

Format

This dynamic and practical international meeting will feature:

  • Masterclass Videos
  • Lectures
  • Discussion Sessions
  • Advances in Glaucoma
  • Film Session
  • New Therapies

Don’t miss this opportunity to update your knowledge and discover the latest advancements in the field of glaucoma, guided by leading international experts!

Hundreds of specialists have attended the previous three editions of Trends in Glaucoma. The Organizing Committee is currently working on the program for the event.

You can now check out the preliminary program and complete your registration. Stay tuned for upcoming updates!

About the event

Join the 4th Edition of Trends in Glaucoma (2025)!

Save the Date: November 7-8, 2025

Trends in Glaucoma is an international event that will bring together the world’s leading experts in the diagnosis, treatment, and research advancements in glaucoma.

Soon, you will be able to check the program and complete your registration. Stay tuned for upcoming updates!

Format

This dynamic and practical international meeting will feature:

  • Masterclass Videos
  • Lectures
  • Discussion Sessions
  • Advances in Glaucoma
  • Film Session
  • New Therapies

Don’t miss this opportunity to update your knowledge and discover the latest advancements in the field of glaucoma, guided by leading international experts!

Hundreds of specialists have attended the previous three editions of Trends in Glaucoma. The Organizing Committee is currently working on the program for the event.

You can now check out the preliminary program and complete your registration. Stay tuned for upcoming updates!

Dr. Elena Arrondo
Especialista en IMO grupo Miranza

doctor-maribel-acuna

Dr. Maribel Acuña
Especialista de IMO Grupo Miranza

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Dr. Natalino Giuliano
Especialista de IMO Grupo Miranza

Dr. María Florencia Becchetti
España

Dr. José I. Belda
Spain

Dr. Elena Bitrian
United States

Dr. María Isabel Canut
Spain

Dr. Amadeo Carceller
Spain

Dr. Marta Castany
Spain

Dr. Antonio Dou
Spain

Dr. Susana Duch
Spain

Dr. Pedro Corsino Fernandez Vila
Spain

Dr. Aitor Fernández
Spain

Dr. Francisco Javier Goñi
Spain

Dr. José Luis Güell
Spain

Dr. Antonio Hidalgo
Spain

Dr. Isabel Lopes-Cardoso
Portugal

Dr. Jordi Loscos
Spain

Dr. José María Martínez de la Casa
Spain

Dr. Elena Millá
Spain

Dr. Marta Montero
Spain

Dr. Javier Moreno
Spain

Dr. María Jesús Muniesa
Spain

Dr. María Parrilla
Spain

Dr. Marta Pazos
Spain

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Dr. Susana Perucho
Spain

Dr. Sergio Pinar
Spain

Dr. Pedro Pablo Rodríguez
Spain

Dr. Eva Ramón
Spain

Dr. Alberto Salmoral
Spain

Dr. Silvia Sanz
Spain

Dr. Alicia Serra
Spain

Dr. Andrew Tatham
United Kingdom

Dr. Jesús Téllez
Spain

Dr. Aritz Urcola
Spain

Dr. Jaume Vila
Spain

Friday, November 7

  • 8:50

    Welcome. Dr. Daniel Elies

  • 9:00

    Session 1: What’s new in glaucoma diagnosis since the last Trends in Glaucoma?
    Moderators: Dr. Antoni Dou · Dr. Maribel Acuña

    • Intraocular pressure homeostasis. Dr. Pedro Corsino Fernández Vila

    • Detecting functional progression of glaucoma in different stages. Dr. Francisco Javier Goñi

    • How do I determine structural progression in my clinical practice? Dr. Marta Pazos

    • The contribution of corneal biomechanics in glaucoma consultations. Dr. Jaume Vila

    • Glaucoma genetics – what is currently available? Dr. Elena Millá

    • Glaucoma home: the ideal setting and patient. Dr. Aritz Urcola

    • Discussion.

  • 10:00

    Session 2: Advances in medical and laser treatment.
    Moderators: Dr. Francisco Javier Goñi · Dr. Natalino Giuliano

    • Neuroprotection: how, when and which approach? Dr. Aitor Fernández

    • What’s new in the hypotensive eye drops and drug-delivery devices? Dr. José I. Belda

    • Trabecular laser beyond SLT. Dr. Elena Arrondo

    • Innovation map. Dr. Jordi Loscos

    • Discussion.

  • 10:45

    Coffee break

  • 11:15

    Keynote lecture: Never stop learning: tips and tricks to succeed as glaucoma surgeon. Dr. Elena Bitrián

  • 11:45

    Session 3: Interactive session: uses of premium IOLs in glaucoma consultations.
    Moderators: Dr. Elena Arrondo · Dr. Jaume Vila

    • Premium lenses for dummies: what do we have? Dr. José Luis Güell

    • Round table on clinical cases: Dr. Amadeu Carceller · Dr. Aitor Fernández · Dr. Aritz Urcola · Dr. María Isabel Canut · Dr. José Luis Güell

  • 12:45

    Lunch break

  • 14:15

    Session 4: Who is the ideal patient for this MIGS/MIBS?
    Moderators: Dr. María Parrilla · Dr. Maribel Acuña

    • Introduction: what’s available? Dr. Maribel Acuña

    • iStent. Dr. María Jesús Muniesa

    • Hydrus. Dr. José María Martínez de la Casa

    • ELIOS. Dr. Natalino Giuliano

    • ABIC and GATT. Dr. Elena Bitrián

    • XEN. Dr. Susana Perucho

    • Preserflo. Dr. María Isabel Canut

    • Discussion.

  • 15:45

    Session 5: Everything I need to know to perform non-penetrating surgery.
    Moderators: Dr. Jordi Loscos · Dr. Susana Perucho

    • Introduction and outcomes. Dr. Susana Perucho

    • My surgical technique. Dr. Elena Arrondo · Dr. Sergio Pinar

    • Special indications. Dr. Pedro Pablo Rodríguez

    • Canaloplasty. Dr. Isabel Lopes-Cardoso

    • Postoperative management and complications. Dr. Marta Castany

    • Discussion.

  • 17:00

    Coffee break

  • 17:30

    Surgical video session.
    Dr. María Parrilla · Dr. Susana Perucho · Dr. Antonio Hidalgo · Dr. Alicia Serra · Dr. Silvia Sanz · Dr. Isabel Lopes-Cardoso · Dr. María Jesús Muniesa · Dr. Elena Arrondo · Dr. Maribel Acuña · Dr. Natalino Giuliano

  • 18:30

    End of day 1

Saturday, November 8

  • 9:00

    Session 6: Experts’ opinions on tubes and valves.
    Moderators: Dr. Pedro Corsino Fernández Vila · Dr. Elena Arrondo

    • Types of glaucoma drainage devices and results from multicenter studies. Dr. Marta Montero

    • Surgical technique:

    · Ahmed Valve. Dr. Natalino Giuliano

    · Paul Glaucoma Implant. Dr. Jesús Téllez

    · Baerveldt Tube. Dr. Javier Moreno Montañés

    • Postoperative management. Dr. Susana Duch

    • Complications and solutions. Dr. Elena Millá

    • Clinical cases and discussion.

  • 10:15

    Session 7: From Florida to Edinburgh via the Iberian Peninsula: glaucoma management in different countries.
    Dr. Elena Bitrián · Dr. Isabel Lopes-Cardoso · Dr. Andrew Tatham · Dr. José María Martínez de la Casa
    Moderators: Dr. Elena Arrondo · Dr. Marta Pazos
    Clinical case discussion.

  • 11:00

    Coffee break

  • 11:30

    Session 8: Debate ring – hot topics in glaucoma.
    Moderators: Dr. Natalino Giuliano · Dr. Aritz Urcola

    • First-line treatment in OHT and mild glaucoma: should we offer SLT to our patients or start with drops? Dr. José I. Belda vs. Dr. Maribel Acuña

    • Goniotomy versus GATT in pediatric glaucoma management. Dr. Alicia Serra vs. Dr. Elena Bitrián

    • Non-penetrating deep sclerectomy or MIBS: why do I choose it? Dr. Jordi Loscos vs. Dr. Antonio Hidalgo

    • Do I prefer cataract surgery alone or combined with a MIGS procedure for my patients with cataracts and OHT/glaucoma controlled with drops? Dr. Marta Castany vs. Dr. María Parrilla

    • Trabeculectomy: is there still a place for it in my glaucoma algorithm? Dr. Andrew Tatham vs. Dr. Aitor Fernández

    • Tube or valve: which is the best choice for my complex glaucoma cases? Dr. Elena Arrondo vs. Dr. Silvia Sanz

  • 13:00

    Session 9: Management of special and secondary glaucomas.
    Moderators: Dr. Elena Arrondo · Dr. Natalino Giuliano · Dr. Maribel Acuña

    • Glaucoma and myopia. Dr. Elena Arrondo

    • Glaucoma associated with vitreoretinal surgery. Dr. Eva Ramón

    • Normal-tension glaucoma. Dr. Maribel Acuña

    • Glaucoma and uveitis. Dr. María Florencia Becchetti

    • Neovascular glaucoma. Dr. Natalino Giuliano

    • Post-keratoplasty glaucoma. Dr. Alberto Salmoral

    Round table: Dr. Jesús Téllez · Dr. Marta Montero · Dr. Javier Moreno Montañés · Dr. Susana Duch · Dr. Sergio Pinar · Dr. Pedro Pablo Rodríguez

  • 14:15

    Farewell and closing remarks – Trends in Glaucoma


  • How to find us
  • How to get there
  • About Barcelona
  • Useful telephone numbers

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Hotel Vilana ****
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Hotel Silken St. Gervasi ***
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Hotel Tres Torres Atiram ***
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Aparthotel Bertran ***
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Aparthotel Bonanova ***
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Credits

This event will comply with the MedTech Europe Code of Ethical Business Practice and will be accredited by SEAFORMEC (Spanish Professional Medical Accreditation Council), integrated into the accreditation system of the Union Européenne de Médecins Spécialistes (UEMS) and the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME).Upon completion of the activity, participants will be able to request credit equivalency through the National Health System (SNS).


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