Professional development

The Retina Summit, titled "Synergy in the Visual Field", was recently held at Hotel Crni Vrh, Divčibare, in collaboration with Hemofarm and Roche.

By invitation of the organizers, Milmedic Clinic was represented by our ophthalmologist Dr. Elisaveta Stanic, and expert consultants Dr. Nenad Petrovic and Prof. Dr. Dragana Ristic.

Dr. Petrovic and Prof. Dr. Ristic took part as speakers, sharing their extensive clinical experience and insights in the treatment of retinal diseases.

The event provided a valuable opportunity for exchanging knowledge and perspectives on current trends in retinal therapy and diagnostics.

At the IV Congress of Ophthalmologists of the Republic of Srpska, held from May 22–24, 2025, our doctors Prof. Dr. Miroslav Vukosavljevic, Prof. Dr. Dragana Ristic, and Dr. Elisaveta Stanic represented Milmedic Clinic as speakers, sharing their clinical experience through the presentation of interesting real-world cases.

• Prof. Dr. Vukosavljević gave a lecture on:

“Retinopexy – an urgent choice, when? – case presentations”

• Prof. Dr. Ristić presented:

“Treatment of nAMD – when to combine therapies”

• Dr. Stanić spoke on the topic:

“Retinal artery occlusion – case report”

Their participation in this important regional professional gathering reaffirms our commitment to continuous education and providing top-tier eye care.

Our Dr. Elisaveta Stanic had the honor of participating, by invitation, in the Educational RetiNA Meeting held on May 16th, organized by Théa.

This international event was dedicated to modern approaches in the diagnosis and treatment of retinal diseases, where experts from across Europe exchanged knowledge on the latest innovations in therapy and the role of supplementation in managing age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

The goal of our participation was continuous professional development—to ensure our patients receive the highest standards of care in treating retinopathies and other retinal conditions.

Milmedic remains committed to investing in the education and growth of our specialists—for better vision and a more secure future!

On April 24, 2025, the educational center of Milmedic Clinic hosted a professional training course titled “Phacoemulsification – Level 1”, organized by the Serbian Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (SSCRS).

This course was intended for young ophthalmologists at the beginning of their surgical training in the field of cataract surgery. The program included both theoretical lectures and practical sessions, guided by experienced instructors.

Special emphasis was placed on familiarizing participants with state-of-the-art equipment and technologies used in modern phacoemulsification, providing valuable insights into current surgical standards and practices.

Milmedic Clinic remains committed to supporting professional gatherings and educational events aimed at advancing knowledge and skills among future generations of ophthalmologists.

The Association for Cataract and Refractive Surgery of Serbia, in collaboration with the Milmedic Special Ophthalmology Hospital and the Synfinity agency, is organizing a basic PHACO course with a wet lab titled "Phacoemulsification – 1st level"

To ensure maximum hands-on practice and individual attention for each participant, the number of spots is limited. Eligible candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Ophthalmology residents

• Ophthalmologists with up to 5 years of work experience

The preliminary program, as well as the registration link and additional information, can be found on the website: https://www.vrus.rs/pocetna/.

Hurry up and secure your spot if you haven't already!

The 41st Congress of the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS)—the leading European organization in the field of cataract and refractive eye surgery—was recently held in Vienna.

Our doctors, Elisaveta Stanić, Marija Karatoli, David Simonovski, and Prof. Mirko Resan, attended the congress, which brought together over 12,000 ophthalmologists from around the world to exchange knowledge, enhance their skills, and explore the latest trends and treatment methods in European ophthalmology.

The insights and innovations they bring back will be directly applied in the daily practice of Milmedic Clinic, further elevating the standard of care we provide to our patients.

The 23rd Congress of Vitreoretinal Surgeons of Italy, with international participation, was held from June 8th to 10th in Trieste.

Among the invited speakers were Milmedic Clinic’s expert consultants — Prof. Miroslav Vukosavljevic, Dr. Nenad Petrovic, and Assoc. Prof. Dragana Ristic — who, in addition to delivering their lectures, also took part in numerous panel discussions with international colleagues, exchanging experiences in posterior segment surgery.

The event was exceptionally organized by the Italian Vitreoretinal Society, featuring live surgery sessions with simultaneous broadcast from four operating rooms across Italy, Turkey, and France, providing valuable insights into diverse surgical techniques and approaches.

Another excellent opportunity for exchanging knowledge and experience—both theoretical and practical—is behind us.

The 22nd Congress of Ophthalmologists of Serbia, with international participation, was held from June 1st to 4th, 2023, in Vrnjacka Banja, bringing together a large number of ophthalmologists from across the region.

Among them were doctors from Milmedic Clinic — Prof. Miroslav Vukosavljevic, Prof. Mirko Resan, Dr. Nenad Petrovic, Assoc. Prof. Dragana Ristic, Dr. David Simonovski, Dr. Elisaveta Stanic, Dr. Marija Karatoli, and Dr. Marija Zakula — who delivered lectures on topics closely related to their respective fields of expertise and clinical focus.

At a recently held expert meeting of ophthalmologists at the Hilton Hotel in Belgrade, organized by our long-time partner Amicus-Alcon, Milmedic Clinic was represented by our ophthalmologists Dr. Elisaveta Stanic and Dr. Marija Karatoli, as well as our expert consultant Dr. Nenad Petrovic.

Dr. Petrovic gave a lecture on the topic of the latest intraocular lenses, titled: “Why Vivity?”, highlighting the benefits and advancements of this innovative IOL technology.

At a recently held ophthalmic surgery training at the Alcon Training Center in Barcelona, our doctors Elisaveta Stanic and Marija Karatoli had the opportunity to further advance their expertise.

Building on fundamental skills, this course was designed for surgeons with experience in cataract surgery, aiming to enhance their knowledge and refine their techniques by working on more complex cases, utilizing the latest technologies and surgical methods.

At the 13th International Ophthalmology Symposium, organized by the Ophthalmology Association of Macedonia and held on February 25th at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Skopje, Dr. Marija Karatoli from Milmedic Clinic participated as an invited guest.

The symposium gathered numerous ophthalmologists from Serbia, Croatia, Italy, Turkey, and North Macedonia, aiming to exchange experiences and discuss modern trends in patient care and treatment in the field of ophthalmology.

The ophthalmology congress titled “Innovations in Ophthalmology”, held in Skopje on December 23rd, brought together a large number of experts from Serbia, Turkey, and North Macedonia.

At the invitation of the European Eye Hospital, members of the Milmedic team, Dr. David Simonovski and Prof. Dr. Miroslav Vukosavljevic, also took part.
Prof. Vukosavljevic was one of the invited speakers, presenting on the topic:
“Surgery of Diabetic Retinopathy – My Approach.”