SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Department of Ophthalmology
Presents
Current Concepts in
Ophthalmology 2015
January 9-11, 2015
BORGATA Atlantic City, New Jersey
Douglas R . Lazzaro, M .D., F.A.C.S.
Departm ent Chair and Course Director
Visiting Faculty
Eduardo Alfonso, M.D.
Director Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
Kathleen & Stanley J. Glaser Professor and Chairman, Ophthalmology
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Miguel N. Burnier Jr., M.D., Ph.D., FRCSC
The Thomas Hecht Family Chair in Ophthalmology
Professor Ophthalmology, Pathology, Oncology, Medicine
McGill University
Sunir J. Garg, M.D.
Associate Professor of Ophthalmology
Thomas Jefferson University
Mark S. Gorovoy, M.D.
Gorovoy MD Eye Specialists
Fort Myers, Florida
Hans E. Grossniklaus, M.D., M.B.A.
Director, Section of Ocular Oncology and Pathology
F. Phinizy Calhoun Jr. Professor of Ophthalmology
Emory University School of Medicine
Judy E. Kim, M.D.
Professor of Ophthalmology
Medical College of Wisconsin
Michael S. Lee, M.D.
Director, Neuro-Ophthalmology Service
Reinhardt L. and Ruth H. Schmidtke Chair in Neuro-Ophthalmology
Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Neurosciences, Neurology, and
Neurosurgery
University of Minnesota Medical School
Sharon S. Lehman, M.D.
Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology
Jefferson Medical College
Jeffrey A. Nerad, M.D.
Professor of Ophthalmology
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Ken K. Nischal, M.D.
Director, Pediatric Ophthalmology, Strabismus, and Adult Motility
Childrens Hospital of Pittsburgh
Professor of Ophthalmology
The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Timothy W. Olsen, M.D.
Director, Emory Eye Center
F. Phinizy Calhoun Sr. Professor and Chairman, Ophthalmology
Emory University School of Medicine
Rohit Varma, M.D., M.P.H.
Director, USC Eye Center
Grace and Emery Beardsley Professor and Chairman, Ophthalmology
Keck School of Medicine at USC
SUNY Faculty
John Danias, M.D., Ph.D.
Vice Chair Research
Director, Glaucoma Service
Professor, Ophthalmology and Cell Biology
James Deutsch, M.D.
Director, Pediatric Ophthalmology
Assistant Professor
Valerie I. Elmalem, M.D.
Director, Neuro-Ophthalmology
Assistant Professor
Christopher Fecarotta, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Stephen Kaufman, M.D., Ph.D.
Director, Cornea and Refractive Surgery
Professor and Vice Chairman, Ophthalmology
Douglas R. Lazzaro, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Professor and Chairman, Ophthalmology
The Richard C. Troutman, M.D. Distinguished Chair in Ophthalmology and
Ophthalmic Microsurgery
Lois McNally, M.D.
Residency Program Director
Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology
Roman Shinder, M.D.
Director, Oculoplastics Service
Associate Professor, Clinical Ophthalmology
Eric Shrier, D.O.
Director, Retina Service
Associate Professor, Clinical Ophthalmology
TARGET AUDIENCE
This program is designed for ophthalmologists, optometrists, ophthalmology residents and allied
health professional.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The need for this conference was determined from examining the topics published in the recent
scientific literature. Participants in the course will be exposed to the most current concepts and
practical tips for clinical practice in the following areas of Cataract, Cornea, Glaucoma, NeuroOphthalmology, Pediatric Ophthalmology and Retinal Disease.
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
As a result of attending the conference, participants will:
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Be better able to recognize pediatric retinal disorders.
Be aware of the proper neuroimaging test to order.
Recognize the indications and prognosis for pediatric keratoplasty.
Be able to describe the proper techniques to stain, culture as well as biopsy the
cornea.
Review the risks of vision loss in glaucoma.
List the proper selection of an IOL for a particular patient.
Recognize the value of wide field retinal imaging techniques.
Understand the optimal surgical procedure for a wide array of corneal pathologies.
Diagnose and manage ARMD and diabetic retinopathy better.
ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
The State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Medical Center is accredited by the
Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education
for physicians.
SUNY Downstate Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 13.75 AMA PRA
Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of
their participation in the activity.
DISCLOSURE
SUNY Downstate Medical Center Office of CME (OCME) and its affiliates are committed to
providing educational activities that are objective, balanced and as free of bias as possible. The
OCME has established policies that will identify and resolve all conflicts of interest prior to this
educational activity. All participating faculty are expected to disclose to the audience, verbally or
in writing, any commercial relationships that might be perceived as a real or apparent conflict of
interest related to the content of their presentations, and unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs
and devices. Detailed disclosures will be made verbally and/or in writing during the program.
SPECIAL NEEDS
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, SUNY Downstate Medical Center seeks to
make this conference accessible to all. If you have a disability which might require special
accommodations, please contact Beatrice Pierre-Francoeur 718-245-5460.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 2015
SIGNATURE MEETING ROOM
12:55 PM
WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION
Dr. Douglas R. Lazzaro
Course Director
RETINA/GLAUCOMA/NEURO-OPHTHALMOLOGY SUBSECTIONS
1:00 PM - 1:15 PM
AMD-Clinicopathologic Findings
Dr. Hans E. Grossniklaus
1:15 PM - 1:30 PM
Evidence Based Care of ARMD
Dr. Timothy W. Olsen
1:30 PM - 1:45 PM
Wide-Field Imaging for Retinal Conditions
Dr. Judy E. Kim
1:45 PM - 2:00 PM
Visual Loss with a Normal Eye Exam
Dr. Michael S. Lee
2:00 PM - 2:15 PM
Will My Glaucoma Patient Lose Vision?
Dr. Rohit Varma
2:15 PM - 2:30 PM
Current Management of DME
Dr. Sunir J. Garg
2:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Pediatric Retinal Disorders
Dr. Timothy W. Olsen
2:45 PM - 3:20 PM
COFFEE BREAK
3:20 PM - 3:40 PM
When and How to Order Neuroimaging
Dr. Michael S. Lee
3:40 PM - 4:00 PM
Are Variations in IOP Damaging to the Optic Nerve?
Dr. Rohit Varma
4:00 PM - 4:15 PM
Management of Chronic Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Dr. Judy E. Kim
4:15 PM - 4:30 PM
Management of Retained Lens
Dr. Sunir J. Garg
4:30 PM - 4:45 PM
Visual Field Pearls for the Comprehensive
Ophthalmologist
Dr. Michael S. Lee
4:45 PM - 5:00 PM
Retinopathy Of Prematurity-The Third Epidemic
Dr. Timothy W. Olsen
5:00 PM- 5:15 PM
Oculoplastics Tumors and Masqueraders
Dr. Roman Shinder
5:15 PM - 5:40 PM
Resident Presentations/Ask the Experts/Panel Questions
and Answers
M oderators: Drs. John Danias, Valerie Elmalem, Eric Shrier
SATURDAY, JANUARY 10, 2015
SIGNATURE MEETING ROOM
8:30 AM
REGISTRATION AND BUFFET BREAKFAST-28 WEST
8:55 AM
WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION
Dr. Douglas R. Lazzaro
Course Director
ANTERIOR SEGMENT SUBSECTION
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
3 Most Common Conjunctival Tumors
Dr. Hans E. Grossniklaus
9:15 AM - 9:40 AM
Cataract Keynote Lecture
Dr. Mark S. Gorovoy
9:40 AM - 9:55 AM
Can Keratoconus be Diagnosed by Newer Methods?
Dr. Stephen Kaufman
9:55 AM - 10:10 AM
Update on Fungal Keratitis
Dr. Eduardo Alfonso
10:10 AM - 10:25 AM
Corneal Biopsies- Techniques and Indications
Dr. Hans E. Grossniklaus
10:25 AM - 10:40 AM
DSAEK/DMEK Update
Dr. Mark S. Gorovoy
10:40 AM - 11:15 AM
Coffee Break
11:15 AM - 11:30 AM
Diagnostic Methods for Microbial Keratitis
Dr. Eduardo Alfonso
11:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Clinical Pearls for HSV Management
Dr. Douglas Lazzaro
11:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Individualizing the IOL for your Patient
Dr. Mark S. Gorovoy
12:00 PM - 12:15 PM
Corneal Surgery Pearls
Dr. Eduardo Alfonso
12:15 PM - 12:25 PM
Resident Presentations/Ask the Experts/Panel Questions
and Answers
M oderator: Dr. Douglas Lazzaro
12:25 PM - 1:40 PM
LUNCH-28 WEST
PEDS/ PLASTICS SUBSECTIONS
1:40 PM - 1:55 PM
Blepharokeratoconjunctivitis in Children
Dr. Ken K. Nischal
1:55 PM - 2:10 PM
Lid Lesions
Dr. Jeffrey A. Nerad
2:10 PM - 2:25 PM
ROP Update
Dr. James Deutsch
2:25 PM - 2:40 PM
Pediatric Uveitis
Dr. Sharon S. Lehman
2:40 PM - 2:55 PM
The Role of VEP's in Pediatric Ophthalmology
Dr. Ken K. Nischal
2:55 PM - 3:10 PM
Basic Management of Lower Lid Lesions
Dr. Valerie Elmalem
3:10 PM - 3:20 PM
Lid Reconstruction
Dr. Jeffrey A. Nerad
3:20 PM - 3:30 PM
Pediatric Keratoplasty-a 15 Year Experience
Dr. Ken K. Nischal
3:30 PM - 3:45 PM
Blepharoplasty Pearls
Dr. Jeffrey A. Nerad
3:45 PM - 3:55 PM
Bevacizumab for Retinopathy of Prematurity
Dr. Christopher Fecarotta
3:55 PM - 4:05 PM
Resident Presentations/Ask the Experts/ Panel Questions
and Answers
M oderators: Drs. James Deutsch/ Roman Shinder
4:05 PM
Closing
Dr. Douglas R. Lazzaro
SUNDAY, JANUARY 11, 2015
OCULAR PATHOLOGY REVIEW
8:00 AM-12:30 PM
Drs. Burnier and McNally
LUNA ROOM A
BORGATA ATLANTIC CITY
1 Borgata Way,
Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401
Phone: 866-692-6742
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
A limited block of rooms has been reserved for registrants. The special discounted
rates are:
Thursday
$89.00
Friday
$209.00
Saturday
$309.00
All special rates listed are based on double occupancy plus applicable Atlantic City
room tax. THIS RATE IS ONLY EFFECTIVE UNTIL 12/4/2014 SO BOOK
EARLY.
FOR HOTEL RESERVATIONS:
CALL BORGATA at (866) 692-6742 and mention: “SUNY DOWNSTATE
MEETING”
There are a limited number of discounted rooms reserved. Please make your
reservations in advance.
PLEASE NOTE: Check-in time is 4:00 PM and check-out time is 12:00 noon.
CANCELLATION POLICY--Cancellation is 72 hours prior to arrival.
HOTEL PARKING
A state parking surcharge of $5.00 per car is valid per stay for the self-park garage
and $10.00 per stay for valet parking.
MAPS AND INFORMATION
THE MOST EXCITING ATLANTIC CITY RESORT- A VERY
UNIQUE DESTINATION @ BORGATA
Getting to BORGATA is a snap no matter where you're coming from. It's a popular
destination, so either choose from public transportation or drive into town!
DRIVING DIRECTIONS:
From Philadelphia and West:
Exit Pennsylvania Turnpike at Valley Forge Exit 24, onto Schuylkill Expressway (Rt.
76) through Philadelphia to the Walt Whitman Bridge, N/S Freeway to the Atlantic City
Expressway and follow directly to signs for BORGATA.
From New York and North:
Major interstate highways connect with the Garden State Parkway South to Exit 38
Atlantic City Expressway follow directly south towards Atlantic City and follow signs to
BORGATA.
From Baltimore/Washington, D.C. and South:
Take 1-95 to the Walt Whitman Bridge (Philadelphia). N/S Freeway to the Atlantic City
Expressway and follow direct to Atlantic City. From Norfolk area, follow Routes 13 and
9 to Cape May-Lewes Ferry, the Garden State Parkway North to the Atlantic City
Expressway, follow directly south towards Atlantic City and follow signs to BORGATA.
AIRPORT CONNECTIONS:
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Atlantic City Airport (Pomona) - 20 minutes
Philadelphia International Airport - 1 hour
Newark Airport - 2 ½ hours
John F. Kennedy International Airport - 3 hours
Washington, D. C. Airport - 4 ½ hours
DISTANCE FROM:
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Philadelphia, PA – 55 miles
Washington, D.C. – 173 miles
Boston, MA – 328 miles
Pittsburgh, PA – 354 miles
TRAIN:
NJ Transit Rail runs through all local stops between the Atlantic City Rail
Station and Philadelphia's 30th Street Station, connecting to Amtrak's
Northeast corridor line.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Amtrak - (800) 872-7245 or www.amtrak.com
Atlantic Limousine, Inc. - (800) 348-3484
NJ Transit - www.njtransit.com
Royal Airport Shuttle - (609) 748-9777
Royal Coach Transportation - (609) 748-7878
BORGATA THINGS TO DO
Shopping
BORGATA is located just minutes off the Atlantic City
Expressway and is easily accessible by public transportation
as well.
Entertainment
Enjoy one of Atlantic City’s vibrant and largest nightclubs
MIXX or just take a break at one of the many shows
performed at the BORGATA.
Dining
Enjoy casual or elegant dining at BORGATA at Wolfgang
Puck, The Old Homestead Steak House, Bobby Flay,
Fornoletto, Izakaya, and many others.
Gaming
Exceptional casino space at BORGATA Atlantic City with
everything from high limit slots to your favorite classic table
games and the friendliest yet professional atmosphere at
BORGATA.
Health Spa
Visit BORGATA’s full-service Spa and Fitness Center.
Rejuvenate yourself with a Swedish massage offered by a
professionally trained therapist or take advantage of
BORGATA Fitness Center, fully equipped with cardio
machines and weight training devices to suit your needs.
CURRENT CONCEPTS IN OPHTHALMOLOGY 2015
January 9-11, 2015
BORGATA Atlantic City, New Jersey
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Pathology Review Jan 11
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Earn Up To 13.75 CME Category 1 Credits
All course registration fees include the following:
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Admission to all course subsections on Friday,
January 9th and Saturday, January 10th, 2015
Light pre-course lunch Friday, January 9th, 2015
Breakfast and Lunch on Saturday, January 10th,
2015
Pathology Review January 11, 2015 Additional fee
of 30.00
REGISTER and PAY ONLINE:
www.eyecurrentconcepts.org
Or Mail Registration and Payment to:
Kings County Hospital Center
Department of Ophthalmology
Room E8W47
451 Clarkson Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11203
For Further Information-Please Call
Beatrice Pierre-Francoeur 718-245-5460
Rev. 1/6/15