The case report can involve one or several patients.
The case can include presentations, diagnoses and/or management of clinical cases related to anterior segment conditions and refractive surgery.
Cases must be submitted via email to medical@scopeeyecare.com
The case must be submitted by the candidate who must be the author and should not be submitted by anyone else on their behalf. Co-authors can be declared however the award will be attributed exclusively to the main author who submitted the case.
The presentation should be written in English in Word format. Illustration of the case by pictures and imaging is recommended. A maximum of 10 pages is allowed. The clinical case should be divided into the following sections (in this order):
- Title page: with the title of the case and author details
- Patient presentation : History of presenting complaint, past medical history, examination findings,
- Any diagnostic testing: (e.g., OCT/laboratory analyses)
- Diagnosis and Management: (Further investigations and/or treatment) Differential diagnosis/how did the author decide the management plan
- Follow-up: Clinical outcome/any complications
- Conclusion(s) : Take home messages/Learning points
The full author’s name, qualifications, institutional addresses, current position they hold at institutions or societies, relevant financial declarations, any other relevant background information and email addresses should be included in the case presentation.
The presentation and appendix (image, figures, illustrations ‚…) shall:
- not infringe upon the privacy or personal rights of others
- not contain any sensitive information
- not be the copyright of any other entity unless this is acknowledged
It is the authors responsibility to ensure that –
- They have obtained all necessary consent(s), approvals and authorisations in connection with the Case submitted to Scope Ophthalmics with the patient and any organization involved (Hospital, Clinic …)
- All the content of the Case, including the text, its title and media files have been stripped of all personal information that could be used to identify the patient.
The final submission date is 30th September 2023.
A judging panel of Ophthalmology consultants from across the USA will review each case.
All cases will be given a code and will be anonymously judged.
Scope will not use, publish or reproduce any case studies submitted to them for promotional purposes or otherwise.
Participants have the right to access, review, rectify, cancel or delete any personal data held by Scope Health Inc.
September 30th– Deadline for submission of the case (Note: No late submissions will be accepted)
November 4th – The winner will be announced at the virtual awards meeting
The winner will receive an educational bursary of $2,500 which can be used to attend a clinical congress or training course of their choice.
The winner will be asked to write an article or record a podcast to share their education experiences within 6 weeks of using the bursary.
The Award is governed by Irish law excluding conflict of law rules. You agree to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Irish courts for all questions and disputes relating to this Award and the application of these terms of use.