Date and Time:
Friday, Nov. 15, from 8 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 16, from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Location: Morial Convention Center

Submit an Abstract
ISRS is renowned for its unsurpassed educational meetings. You can help ISRS maintain its outstanding reputation by submitting an abstract to present at the ISRS Subspecialty Day.

Find information about how to submit an abstract. The online abstract submitter closes June 19, 2013.

View the Refractive Surgery Subspecialty Day Abstract Submission guidelines (PDF 1MB).

Schedules

• 2013 Refractive Surgery Subspecialty Day Schedule (PDF 397KB)
• Online Program Search for Subspecialty Day courses and events will be available in June.

Registration and Hotel Reservations

• Registration and hotel reservations for Subspecialty Day meetings and the Annual Meeting opens for Academy members June 26, and nonmembers July 10.

Registration for the Refractive Surgery Subspecialty meeting allows you to:

• Visit the Annual Meeting Exhibit Hall on Saturday, Nov. 16.
• Experience other Subspecialty Day meetings held on Friday, Nov. 15 – Retina.
• Float among all Subspecialty Day meetings held on Saturday, Nov. 16 – Cornea, Glaucoma, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Oculofacial Plastic Surgery, Pediatric Ophthalmology, Refractive Surgery and Retina.

Refractive Surgery Program

Program Directors
Michael C. Knorz, MD; Sonia H. Yoo, MD

Planning Group
Amar Agarwal, MD; Daniel S. Durrie, MD; David R. Hardten, MD; A. John Kanellopoulos, MD; Michael C. Knorz, MD; Sonia H. Yoo, MD

Mission Statement
The mission of the 2013 Refractive Surgery Subspecialty Day is to provide comprehensive 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 laser-based lens surgery. The sessions on Friday will highlight lens and corneal refractive surgery, and the sessions on Saturday will expound on corneal refractive surgery. Break-out sessions will focus on new and controversial topics.

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

Goal
The goal of this program is to provide an update on the techniques and knowledge base of refractive surgery in 2013. The program will be a comprehensive review of the leading concepts in corneal and lens-based cataract and refractive surgery.

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.

CME Accreditation
The American Academy of Ophthalmology is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American Academy of Ophthalmology designates this live activity for a maximum of 14 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Attendees registered as exhibitors, spouses and guests are not eligible for CME credits.