Oct. 25 and 26, 2009 - Media Briefing Schedule
Location: Moscone South, Mezzanine, Rm 276

Members of the media are invited to attend briefings on topics of interest to the general public as well as ophthalmic professionals. An opportunity to hear from and pose questions to leading ophthalmic researchers, policy experts, and clinicians.

Sunday, Oct. 25:
1 p.m. - Advances in Cataract Surgery and Intraocular Lenses

Presenter bios and contact information.
Full Session Audio Recording (MP3 78MB)

James J. Salz, MD, Chair:  The Surgeon as Patient: A Perspective on Reducing Astigmatism with Toric IOLs and Limbal Relaxing Incisions (PPT Slides 7.6MB)
Barry S. Seibel, MD: New and Upcoming IOLs; Who Should Consider Monovision or Presbyopia-correcting IOLs? (PPT Slides 9MB)
William W. Culbertson, MD: On the Horizon in Cataract Surgery–Will We Really Use a Laser to Remove Cataracts? (PPT Slides 6.5MB)

3:30 p.m.- The Academy Update with David W. Parke II, MD,CEO and Executive Vice President

Presenter bio.
Full Session Audio Recording (MP3 30MB)
In April, 2009, Dr. Parke took the helm as the Academy’s chief executive officer and executive vice president. He will discuss future directions for the profession and practice of ophthalmology. An opportunity to hear from and question Dr. Parke on a range of clinical and policy issues.

Monday, Oct. 26:
2 p.m. - Eye Medicine in the News: 2009 Year in Review

Presenter bios and contact information.
Full Session Audio Recording (MP3 69MB)

Abdhish R. Bhavsar, MD, Chair: Advances in Diabetic Retinopathy (DR); DR and the Diabetes 2 Epidemic (PPT Slides 9MB)
Sheryl M. Handler, MD: Is it a Learning Disability or a Vision Problem? The Eye M.D.’s role in Screening and Care (PPT Slides 150KB)
Lawrence J. Singerman, MD: Advances in the Management of Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration (PPT Slides 2.6MB)

3:30 p.m. - The Academy in Washington, D.C.: 2009 Advocacy Update by William Rich, MD, Medical Director for Health Policy