Dr. Larrazabal Attends the ESCRS 2009 Convention in Barcelona, Spain

Dr. Yong Larrazabal III recently attended the 2009  ESRCS (European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery) convention held at the CCIB (Centre de Convencions Internacional de Barcelona), Rambla Prim last September 12 to 17, 2009 where in he is also an active international fellow.  He is one of only 4 Filipino delegates who attended the said convention.

Topics discussed were:

Sunday 13 September

11.00 – 13.00

Managing Subluxated Lenses
Chairpersons: K. Krootila FINLAND, D. Spalton UK

11.00	T. Moore UK New insights into ectopia lentis
11.15	A. Vasavada INDIA Surgical correction of ectopia lentis
11.30	U. Stenevi SWEDEN Incidence and prognosis of IOL subluxation after routine surgery
11.45	A. Crandall USA Repositioning of displaced IOLs
12.00	S. Masket USA Scleral suturing techniques
12.15	G. Grabner AUSTRIA Anterior chamber lenses in the management of subluxated lenses
12.30	Questions and answers
13.00	End of session

Monday 14 September

11.00 – 13.00

Cataract and Macular Disease
Chairpersons: A. Augustin GERMANY, J. Cunha-Vaz PORTUGAL

11.00	C. Lobo PORTUGAL Diagnosis and management of post-surgical macular edema
11.15	U. Schmidt-Erfurth AUSTRIA A review of the role and efficacy of anti-VEGF therapy in macular disease
11.30	S. Scholl GERMANY Cataract surgery in patients with pre-existing AMD – risks and benefits
11.45	G. Richard GERMANY Combined cataract and vitreoretinal surger
12.00	S. Rizzo ITALY Cataract surgery in patients with diabetic retinopathy – risks and benefits
12.15	M.J. Tassignon BELGIUM Cataract surgery and intraocular low-vision aids
12.30	Questions and answers
13.00	End of session

Tuesday 15 September

11.00 – 13.00

Cross-Linking
Chairpersons: J. Colin FRANCE, D. Epstein SWITZERLAND

11.00	J. Marshall UK Physiological and therapeutic cross-linking
11.15	J. Hjortdal DENMARK Biomechanics of the crossed-linked cornea
11.30	P. Vinciguerra ITALY Technique intra-operative findings and postoperative regimen
11.45	F. Raiskup-Wolf GERMANY Results of cross-linking in keratoconus and iatrogenic ectasia
12.00	D. Touboul FRANCE Combining cross-linking with intracorneal segments
12.15	T. Seiler SWITZERLAND Results of cross-linking for corneal melting disorders
12.30	Questions and answers
13.00	End of session

Wednesday 16 September

11.00 – 13.00

Surgical Solutions for High Refractive Errors
Chairpersons: Z. Biro HUNGARY, J.L. Guell SPAIN

11.00	R. Navarro SPAIN Lens surgery in myopia: a vitreal specialist’s view
11.15	D. Reinstein UK LASIK for high myopia: New considerations
11.30	B. Cochener FRANCE Phakic IOLs for high ammetropia update
11.45	J.L. Alio SPAIN Refractive lensectomy update
12.00	I. Pallikaris GREECE Combined refractive surgery
12.15	F. Malecaze FRANCE Genetics and high myopia: Therapeutic considerations
12.30	Questions and answers
13.00	End of session

Eye doctor sees world-class Cebuano runners by Iste Sesante Leopoldo Inquirer Visayas

First Posted 03:03:00 08/29/2009

Filed Under: Athletics and Track and Field, Health

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A Cebu-based eye doctor foresees running as becoming popular that could bring honor to the province and the country.

Dr. Potenciano Larrazabal III, a scion of the Larrazabal family who owns several hospitals, dreams of developing running as a serious sport. He is putting up his own training pool that would produce world-class runners.

“I wanted to do that in the near future,” said Larrazabal, who is organizing a “Run for Sight” every month in Cebu.

Organized by the Larrazabal Eye Center and his Run for Sight foundation, the running series would provide funding for the foundation’s medical missions and assistance to orphanages.

It would also help him spot potential runners while providing serious runners a venue to develop their skill.

A serious runner who has been participating in several marathons here and abroad, Larrazabal said he would like to complete 33 marathons in his lifetime.

He also wanted to promote running as the best form of getting fit.

His wife, former singer-actress Donna Cruz, shares his passion for running and has even participated in the recent 21-km Milo run held in Cebu.

“I also wanted to address this to the youth who are into bad habits because if they start running, their attention will shift to their health and they will become more conscious of it (health),” Larrazabal said.

Larrazabal is offering sports courses at the Cebu Doctors University (CDU), which his family owns, to help improve the country’s sports program. The courses would include sports management and sports medicine.

Larrazabal serves as chairman of the CDU’s Department of Ophthalmology and as the corporate secretary of the Cebu Doctors’ group of hospitals and the university.

City education consultant Joy Augustus Young welcomed Larrazabal’s proposal to offer sports courses.

“It is very good for us,” said Young, who also plans to establish a Sports Science High School for athletes.

“It’s good that Larrazabal is considering offering sports-related courses. I am looking forward to working with them on that,” he said.

Larrazabal has started preparing for his 7th marathon, the 28th Robin Hood Marathon in Nottingham, England, scheduled for September 13. Around 15,000 runners from all over the world are expected to participate.

He plans to join the marathons in Macau in December, in Seoul in March 2010, and in San Diego, California, in June 2010.

He participated in the Milo, Pasig, Hong Kong, New York City, and Chicago marathons.

Larrazabal has several eye clinics which he manages at the Center for Sight at the Cebu Doctor’s Hospital in Cebu City, and three other eye clinics at the Mactan Doctors’ Hospital in Lapu-Lapu City, North General Hospital in Talamban, Cebu City, and the South General Hospital in Tuyan, Naga City. He completed his medical degree at the CDU, where he also received his master’s degree in hospital administration. He placed 6th in the diplomate board examinations in ophthalmology.

Blessing of Sight First Clinics – Now known as Larrazabal Eye

The blessing was officiated by Msgr. Achilles Dakay. The ribbon was cut by Cebu City Vice Mayor Michael Rama and Mrs. Donna Larrazabal. All three have undergone laser eye procedure.

Pascal Laser – Faster Argon Retina Laser in the world now available

The new Pascal LASER was recently made available to our patients. It delivers significantly enhanced benefits to both the physician and patient while remaining consistent with standard protocols. This advanced method of photocoagulation enables the Ophthalmologist to provide more rapid, precise, and safe treatment. Because of this, patients are likely to experience less discomfort and therefore have more tolerance for the procedure.Treatment delivery is much more efficient and extremely comfortable for patients with excellent therapeutic response. This innovation represents a huge leap forward in the physician’s ability to deliver quality care to more patients.

Carter, Duenas emerge champs in 10k (Run for Sight Series I)

Cebu Daily News
First Posted 14:27:00 03/30/2009

Filed Under: Marathon

Madelyn Carter and Philip Duenas ruled the 10k open divisions of the Cebu Doctor’s University (CDU) Run for Sight monthly series on Sunday at the CDU Campus at the North Reclamation Area in Mandaue City.

Carter clocked 36 minutes and 5 seconds to rule the women’s division, while Duenas ruled the men’s side with a time of 36 minutes and 30 seconds.

Michelle Gilbuena finished second in the women’s division with 37 minutes and 22 seconds, while Melinda Ponce settled for third place.

The multi-titled Leszl Gitaruelas missed Sunday’s race because she had to attend to personal matters.

In the men’s open, Dr. Yong Larrazabal finished second, clocking 37 minutes and 12 seconds, while Charlie Berberio settled for third place with a time of 37 minutes and 39 seconds.

More than 100 hundred runners participated in this leg of the CDU run for sight monthly series.

According to the Sports And Fitness Enthusiast (SAFE) head Joel Baring, Larrazabal and Dr. Peter Mancao decided to hold a monthly series to give runners a chance to become competitive athletes. /Correspondent Iste Leopoldo