On October 18, 2025, the OFTACAFÉ RETINA 2025 symposium took place in Lugano, Switzerland. The event brought together leading specialists in retinal diseases from around the world.

With the participation of internationally recognised experts and opinion leaders, the symposium became an excellent platform for professional development and experience exchange.

Despite the high level of the speakers, the event encouraged direct and informal communication. It continued the best traditions of the Oftacafé format.

Among the participants were ophthalmologists from the SI "The Filatov Institute of Eye Diseases and Tissue Therapy of the NAMS of Ukraine." They presented their innovative scientific developments on the international stage.

🔹 A.R. Korol, doctor of medicine, professor, acting deputy director for scientific work, head of the department for studying the biological effect and use of lasers in ophthalmology —
"AI-Powered Detection of Diabetic Retinopathy in Ukraine."

🔹 M.M. Umanets, Doctor of Medicine, Professor, Head of the Department of Pathology of the Retina and Vitreous Body -"New Options for Hemostasis in Complex Vitreoretinal Surgery."

Professor Umanets also participated in the video competition and presented the film "Complex Tumor Surgery."

The OFTACAFÉ RETINA 2025 symposium became a valuable space for professional exchange, inspiration, and the development of future ophthalmology.

We are proud of our scientists whose research and innovations are recognized on the global stage.