Update For The Comprehensive Ophthalmologist – 2015

Originally presented live on October 9-10, 2015

Exciting advances in ophthalmology, particularly in the field of cataract surgery, have recently been introduced. Novel methodologies have improved refractive outcomes of cataract surgery and increased the safety of the procedure. The challenge of phacoemulsification with weak zonules and Dr. David Chang’s perspective on the future of cataract surgery will be presented. The latest developments in glaucoma micro-invasive surgery, contact lenses, neuro-ophthalmology, diabetic retinopathy, pediatric ophthalmology and in-office imaging will also be reviewed.

Welcome and Introduction 
Douglas J. Rhee, MD
Chair and Professor
Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences
UH Cleveland Medical Center and Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

David F. Chang, MD
Clinical Professor
University of California
San Francisco, California

Rony R. Sayegh, MD 
Cornea & Refractive Surgery
UH Eye Institute
Assistant Professor
Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

Approach to the Abnormal Optic Nerve
Michael L. Morgan, MD, PhD
Neuro-Ophthalmology
UH Eye Institute
Clinical Instructor Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

 
Retina: Update on Diabetic Retinopathy
Baseer Ul-Anwar Ahmad, MD
UH Eye Institute
Clinical Instructor
Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences,
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine 




Translational Research: What's Next?
Douglas J. Rhee, MD 
Chair and Professor
Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences
UH Cleveland Medical Center and Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

Amy Duoxi Zhang, MD
UH Eye Institute
Clinical Instructor
Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

Baseer Ul-Anwar Ahmad, MD
UH Eye Institute
Clinical Instructor
Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences,
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine 

Carol Toris, PhD
Vice Chair, Translational Research,
UH Cleveland Medical Center
Professor
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine 

The Challenge of Phaco with Weak Zonules 
David F. Chang, MD 
Clinical Professor 
University of California 
San Francisco, California




Update on MIGS
Douglas J. Rhee, MD 
Chair and Professor
Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences
UH Cleveland Medical Center and Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

The Future of Cataract Surgery
David F. Chang, MD 
Clinical Professor 
University of California 
San Francisco, California 




Panel Discussion
Faruk Örge, MD (Moderator) 
Director
Center for Pediatric Ophthalmology & Adult Strabismus,
UH Eye Institute
Assistant Professor
Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine 

Douglas J. Rhee, MD 
Chair and Professor 
Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences 
UH Cleveland Medical Center and Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

David F. Chang, MD 
Clinical Professor 
University of California 
San Francisco, California

Negative Dysphotopsias: The Unsolved Mystery
Bonnie An Henderson, MD
Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston
Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology
Tufts University School of Medicine
Waltham, Massachusetts 




Update in Corneal Transplantation-DMEK/ DSEK/KPro 
Pankaj Gupta, MD, MS
Co-Director
Anterior Segment/Corneal and External Disease/ Refractive Surgery,
UH Eye Institute
Assistant Professor
Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine 




Pediatric Ophthalmology: Novel Amblyopia Treatment Modalities
Faruk Örge, MD 
Director
Center for Pediatric Ophthalmology & Adult Strabismus,
UH Eye Institute
Assistant Professor
Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences

Complex Cataract Surgery: Unexpected Outcomes
Bonnie An Henderson, MD
Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston
Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology
Tufts University School of Medicine
Waltham, Massachusetts 



Cornea: Update on Corneal Imaging, and Using Your Phone as an Imaging Device
Rony R. Sayegh, MD 
Cornea & Refractive Surgery
UH Eye Institute
Assistant Professor
Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine 

Contact Lenses: New Paradigms in Myopia Control in Children
Sara E. Schoeck, OD
Pediatric Optometrist
UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital
Assistant Professor
Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences,
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine