Guidelines

Time Management

• Presentation Duration: 4 Minutes
• Strict Timing: Practice your presentation multiple times to ensure you stay within the  time limit. Negative scoring will be awarded if speaker crosses time limit.

Slide Deck Specifications:

• Number of Slides: Aim for 8-12 slides (Maximum 15).
• Slide Dimensions: Use 16:9 aspect ratio (widescreen

Text and Fonts:

• Title Slide: Keep the font size large, usually 32–40 pt for the title, with your name and affiliation below.
• Body Slides: Use 24–32 pt font for text, and keep bullet points concise (1-2 lines each).
• Font Type: Use sans-serif fonts (e.g., Arial, Calibri, Helvetica) for readability.
• Number of Bullet Points per Slide: Limit to 3–5 bullet points per slide to avoid overwhelming the audience.

Background and Contrast: Use a simple background (white or light gray) with high contrast text (dark colors like black or dark blue). Avoid overly complex backgrounds or distracting graphics.

Transitions and Animations: Use minimal or no animations/transitions unless necessary for understanding the content. Avoid fancy transitions that can distract from the message.

Content Organization

Title Slide:

•  Include the title of the presentation, your name, your affiliation, and any co- authors.
• Keep the title informative and concise, summarizing the main point of your research

Introduction Slide(s):

• Provide background information on the topic, explaining the clinical relevance and rationale for your study.
• State the objective/hypothesis of the research clearly.

Methods Slide(s):

• Outline the methodology in a simple format. Use diagrams, flowcharts, or brief bullet points to summarize the steps.
• Specify key details such as the study design, patient demographics, and any inclusion/exclusion criteria if applicable.
• For Interesting Cases, this section can be skipped if not required.

Results Slide(s):

• Present key findings in graphs, charts, or tables. Use visuals to simplify complex data.
• Avoid overcrowding the slide with too much data; focus on the most significant results.
• Label axes clearly, and provide brief explanations or highlights of important trends or differences.

Discussion/Conclusion Slide(s):

• Summarize the main findings of your study, including the clinical implications.
• Discuss the relevance of the results in ophthalmology practice or research.
• Mention limitations of the study and potential areas for future research.
• End with a take-home message or key conclusion for the audience.

Acknowledgments (if applicable):

• Briefly acknowledge collaborators, institutions, and funding sources at the end of the presentation.

Visual Elements

Graphs and Charts:

• Use simple, clear visuals (bar graphs, pie charts, line charts) to present results. Avoid using more than one complex graph per slide.
• Ensure that all visuals are high-resolution and that labels and legends are readable (20–24 pt font).

Images:

• Ensure proper labeling of clinical images and maintain patient privacy (blur sensitive information if needed).
• Use arrows or annotations to highlight important findings in the images.

Color Use:

• 2–3 consistent colors for charts and graphs, maintaining high contrast for readability.
• Avoid excessive or overly bright colors, as they can distract the audience.
  

Technical Considerations:

• File Format: Save the presentation in PowerPoint (.pptx)

Ethical and Compliance Considerations:

• Patient Consent: Ensure that any patient data or clinical images have proper consent for use, and maintain anonymity where required.
• Conflict of Interest: Disclose any financial relationships or potential conflicts of interest during your presentation.

Common Pitfalls to Avoid:

• Too Much Text: Avoid overloading slides with text. Use bullet points and speak to the details.
• Overuse of Data: Present only the most pertinent results. Avoid overwhelming the audience with excessive data.
• Fast Pacing: Don’t rush through the slides. Focus on explaining key findings clearly
• Ignoring Time Limits: Be mindful of the presentation time to avoid being cut off the moderator.