Friday, 9 November - Saturday, 10 November
McCormick Place, Chicago
Schedules
Sample of 2011 Refractive Surgery Subspecialty Day Presentations
There Is No Sure Thing When It Comes to Predicting Ectasia
Perry S. Binder, MD, says most if not all studies agree that abnormal topography is the number one risk factor for developing postLASIK ectasia, but that examiners may differ in interpretation of topography, yielding different risk assessments. (ISRS members)
We Can Predict Ectasia and Prevent It
J. Bradley Randleman, MD, speaks about the risk assessment for ectasia after corneal refractive surgery and how to lower the incidence rate even further. (ISRS members)
Refractive Surgery Program Background Information
Program Directors
David R. Hardten, MD and Michael C. Knorz, MD
Planning Group
Amar Agarwal, MD, Daniel S. Durrie, MD, David R. Hardten, MD, Michael C. Knorz, MD, Sonia H. Yoo, MD
Mission Statement
The mission of the 2012 Refractive Surgery Subspecialty Day is to provide ophthalmologists and refractive, cataract, and corneal surgeons with a comprehensive discussion of the leading concepts in refractive surgery, including corneal and lens-based procedures, with an emphasis on embracing new technology. The sessions on Friday will highlight corneal refractive surgery, and the sessions on Saturday will expound on lens-based refractive surgery.
Target Audience
The intended audience for this program is comprehensive ophthalmologists; refractive, cataract, and corneal surgeons; and allied health personnel who are performing or assisting in refractive surgery.
Education Level
Intermediate, Advanced
Program Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Evaluate the latest techniques and technologies in refractive surgery
- Compare the pros and cons of various lens- and corneal-based modalities, including presbyopic and toric IOLs
- Identify the current status and future of laser refractive lens surgery using femtosecond lasers
- Describe the increasing importance that refractive surgery plays in the practice of every subspecialty in ophthalmology
- Identify evolving surgical approaches for presbyopia
