Heidelberg Hosts First International Glaucoma Symposium

The first International Glaucoma Symposium will be held by Heidelberg Engineering in conjunction with Mainz University on February 1, 2025.

Bringing together specialists from around the world, the symposium calls for AI to be fully implemented as an increasing number of glaucoma and diabetic patients are diagnosed, often when the condition is advanced. The use of AI is starting to aid detection, and speed of processing patients, with a limited number of clinicians in many countries, according to Heidelberg.

The University Eye Clinic at Mainz, which is accessible from the Frankfurt airport, is open to all ophthalmologists and those involved in the application of AI to this specialty.

“We will be hearing from world specialists about their experiences and aspirations for the development of AI models for patient identification and disease progression predictions," said Dr. Stephan Schulz, Heidelberg Engineering Clinical Director Glaucoma. "The open forum session during the afternoon is designed to encourage an inspiring and educational exchange of ideas and experiences.”

For more information or to register, click here.