{"id":66456,"date":"2025-12-02T14:27:03","date_gmt":"2025-12-02T13:27:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cofd.me\/?page_id=66456"},"modified":"2025-12-12T14:13:35","modified_gmt":"2025-12-12T13:13:35","slug":"sve-o-kongresu","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cofd.me\/en\/blog\/sve-o-kongresu\/","title":{"rendered":"COFD Congress 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

2nd COFD Congress with International Participation
\nBudva, 13\u201316 November 2025
\nAvala Hotel, Budva<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Congress was successfully held in accordance with the planned program. It opened with the session \u201cYoung Ophthalmologists\u201d featuring eight interesting presentations from the practice and research of young ophthalmologists, residents, medical doctors, and one optometrist.<\/p>\n

The Opening Ceremony included welcome addresses by the President of COFD, Dr. Nikola Cvijovi\u0107, the President of the Medical Chamber, Dr. \u017danka Cerovi\u0107, and the Minister of Health, Dr. Vojislav \u0160imun. Certificates of appreciation were presented to all Congress sponsors, and the cultural program was performed by the folklore ensemble KUD \u201cBoka\u201d from Tivat. The Congress took place during the national holiday \u201cNjego\u0161 Day,\u201d dedicated to Montenegrin culture and one of the most significant historical figures of Montenegro\u2014writer, philosopher, bishop, and ruler Petar II Petrovi\u0107 Njego\u0161.
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Following the Opening Ceremony, a welcome cocktail was held, accompanied by a cello\u2013violin duo.<\/p>\n

The second day of the Congress consisted of three sessions: \u201cRetina and Vitreoretinal Surgery 1\u201d with six lectures; \u201cCataract, Cornea and Refractive Surgery\u201d with nine lectures; and \u201cUveitis and Neuro-ophthalmology\u201d with six lectures. Between sessions, a satellite symposium was organized by the general sponsor Roche, presenting the new anti-VEGF drug Vabysmo used in retinal diseases. Another sponsored lecture was given by the silver sponsor Farmont, presenting new artificial tears for the treatment of ocular surface disorders.<\/p>\n

The third day featured four sessions: \u201cTumours, Oculoplastic Surgery and Orbit\u201d with five lectures; \u201cRetina and Vitreoretinal Surgery 2\u201d with ten lectures; \u201cGlaucoma\u201d with five lectures; and \u201cPediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus\u201d with five lectures. Sponsored lectures included a presentation by the silver sponsor Bayer on the new enhanced anti-VEGF therapy Eylea 8 mg and its applications in retinal diseases, as well as a lecture by Novartis on the possibilities of gene therapy for pigmentary retinopathy. All sessions proceeded on schedule, accompanied by active discussions following each presentation or at the end of the sessions. The third day concluded with a Gala Dinner and musical program.<\/p>\n

The fourth day was reserved for certificate distribution and participants\u2019 departure.<\/p>\n

A total of 54 presentations were delivered at the Congress, including 22 invited lectures from 18 invited speakers from Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, and the United Kingdom. Additionally, seven presentations were given by participants from abroad (North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, and Germany), while 25 presentations were delivered by participants from Montenegro.<\/p>\n

The Congress highlighted the strong connection among ophthalmologists from the region, as well as the high level of Montenegrin ophthalmology across all fields and subspecialties.<\/p>\n

The organization of the Congress was of a very high standard, confirmed by numerous congratulations and positive feedback from guests and sponsors. The Congress hosted 188 participants, including 156 ophthalmologists, residents, medical doctors, and optometrists; 10 ophthalmic nurses; 19 representatives of sponsoring pharmaceutical companies, distributors, and medical equipment companies; and 3 accompanying persons. The Congress was supported by 13 sponsors, 9 of whom had exhibition stands.<\/p>\n

A Book of Abstracts was printed, containing all relevant Congress information and the abstracts of presented works.
\nKnjiga sa\u017eetaka 2.Kongresa COFD-a Budva 2025<\/a>
\nThe Congress Program was printed as a separate brochure.
\nProgram 2. kongres COFDa Budva 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

The Congress was accredited by the Medical Chamber of Montenegro, No. 1884\/3-10, Podgorica, 16 October 2025, awarding 15 credits to lecturers and 10 credits to other participants.<\/p>\n

We extend our gratitude to all participants, lecturers, guests, and sponsor representatives for attending the Congress and contributing to its success.<\/strong><\/p>\n

ORGANIZER<\/strong>
\nMontenegrin Society of Ophthalmology (COFD)<\/p>\n

PRESIDENT OF COFD AND CONGRESS
\nDr. Nikola Cvijovi\u0107<\/p>\n

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE<\/strong>
\nDr. Nikola Cvijovi\u0107 \u2013 President
\nDr. Ksenija Bo\u0161kovi\u0107
\nDr. \u017deljko Mara\u0161
\nDr. Edita Files Bradari\u0107
\nDr. Tomislav \u0160imun
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\nSCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE<\/strong>
\nProf. Antoaneta Ad\u017ei\u0107-Ze\u010devi\u0107, Faculty of Medicine, University of Montenegro, Montenegro \u2013 Chair
\nProf. Dragan Vukovi\u0107, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, Serbia
\nProf. Faruk Ni\u0161i\u0107, Faculty of Medicine, University of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
\nProf. Nenad Vukojevi\u0107, Faculty of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Croatia<\/p>\n

TECHNICAL ORGANIZER<\/strong>
\nYellow Event Service d.o.o
\nMainski put bb, Budva<\/p>\n

Congress email: cofd2006@gmail.com
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\nCONGRESS SPONSORS <\/strong>
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