Download January 2009 Brochure - Current Concepts in Ophthalmology

SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Department of Ophthalmology
Presents
Current Concepts in
Ophthalmology 2009
January 9-10, 2009
Caesars Atlantic City, New Jersey
Douglas R. Lazzaro, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Course Director
Sponsored by the Office of Continuing Medical Education
SUNY Downstate Medical Center
VISITING FACULTY
Omar F. Ahmad, M.D.
Founder, Chesapeake Retina
Robert C. Della Rocca, M.D.
Chairman, Ophthalmology, St. Lukes Roosevelt Medical Center
Director Oculoplastics, NY Eye and Ear Infirmary
Robert D. Fechtner, M.D.
Professor, Ophthalmology
Director, Glaucoma
UMDNJ
James P. Gills, M.D.
Clinical Professor, Ophthalmology
University of South Florida College of Medicine
Allen C. Ho, M.D.,
Professor, Ophthalmology
Thomas Jefferson Medical College
Mohamad S. Jaafar, M.D.,
Professor and Chief of Ophthalmology
Children’s National Medical Center
The George Washington University
Henry D. Jampel, M.D., MHS
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Professor of Ophthalmology
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Paul D. Langer, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology
Director, Oculoplastics
UMDNJ
Andrew G. Lee, M.D.
Professor, Ophthalmology, Neurology, Neurosurgery
University of Iowa
Mark L. Moster, M.D.
Professor, Neurology
Thomas Jefferson School of Medicine
Director Neuro-Ophthalmology, Albert Einstein Medical Center, PA
Marlene R. Moster, M.D.
Professor, Ophthalmology
Thomas Jefferson School of Medicine
David C. Ritterband, M.D.
Clinical Assistant Professor, New York Medical College
Assistant Director Cornea and Refractive Surgery, NY Eye and Ear
Infirmary
Carol L. Shields, M.D.
Professor, Ophthalmology
Thomas Jefferson School of Medicine
Associate Director, Oncology Service, Wills Eye Hospital
Jerry A. Shields, M.D.
Professor, Ophthalmology
Thomas Jefferson School of Medicine
Director, Oncology Service, Wills Eye Hospital
George O. Waring III, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology, Emory University
Surgeon, InView Vision
George O. Waring IV, M.D.
Private Practice, Cataract, Lens and Refractive Surgery
Atlanta, Georgia
SUNY FACULTY
Monica Dweck, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology
Vice Chair and Program Director
Director, Oculoplastic Service
Robert Feig, M.D.
Assistant Clinical Professor
Ashima V. Kumar, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology
Director, Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Service
Douglas R. Lazzaro, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Chairman, Ophthalmology
Associate Professor, Ophthalmology
Course Director
Shobit Rastogi, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology
Director, Glaucoma Service
Eric M. Shrier, D.O.
Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology
Director, Retina-Vitreous Service
Edward Smith, M.D.
Clinical Associate Professor, Ophthalmology
Local Director, Brooklyn VA Medical Center
TARGET AUDIENCE
This program is designed for ophthalmologists and ophthalmology residents in the
New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania areas.
NEEDS STATEMENT
The need for the conference was determined from examining the topics published in
the recent scientific literature. Participants in the course will learn the most current
concepts and practical tips for clinical practice in the following areas: Cataract,
Cornea, Glaucoma, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Ocular Oncology, Oculoplastics, Pediatric
Ophthalmology and Retinal Disease.
OBJECTIVES
As a result of attending this program, participants will learn to:
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Manage basic oculoplastic issues.
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Manage pediatric ophthalmic disorders better.
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Recognize and treat common neuro-ophthalmic problems better.
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Learn what neuroimaging tests to order.
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Select the proper refractive surgical procedure.
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Recommend current wet macular degeneration therapies.
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Diagnose and manage many different forms of glaucoma.
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Manage glaucoma surgical issues.
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Perform and manage cataract surgery patients 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 educational activity for a maximum of
9.5 AMA/PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should only claim credit
commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
DISCLAIMER
SUNY Downstate Medical Center and its affiliates are committed to providing
educational activities that are objective, balanced and as free of bias as possible. 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, i.e. with companies whose
products or services are related to the subject matter of the presentation; or products
in the research and development phase.
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 718-245-5460.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, JANUARY 9, 2009
Centurion Tower, Second Floor, Palladium Meeting Room A
12:40 PM
WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION
Dr. Douglas R. Lazzaro
Course Director
RETINA I/ONCOLOGY SUBSECTIONS
12:45 PM - 1:00 PM
White Dot Syndromes
Dr. Eric M. Shrier
1:00 PM - 1:20 PM
Management Of Conjunctival Tumors
Dr. Jerry A. Shields
1:20 PM - 1:35 PM
CSR/CME Update
Dr. Omar F. Ahmad
1:35 PM - 1:50 PM
Vitrectomy Pearls
Dr. Robert Feig
1:50 PM - 2:10 PM
The Secrets Of Small Choroidal Melanoma
Dr. Carol L. Shields
2:10 PM - 2:25 PM
ARMD Update
Dr. Omar F. Ahmad
2:25 PM - 2:35 PM
Panel Questions and Answers
Moderator: Dr. Eric Shrier
2:35 PM - 3:05 PM
Coffee Break
PEDIATRIC OPHTHALMOLOGY/OCULO-PLASTICS SUBSECTIONS
3:10 PM - 3:25 PM
Entropion Repair Tips For The Genl Ophthalmologist
Dr. Paul D. Langer
3:25 PM - 3:40PM
Orbital Fracture Management
Dr. Robert C. Della Rocca
3:40 PM - 3:55 PM
Head Tilt And Superior Oblique Palsy
Dr. Mohamad S. Jaafar
3:55 PM - 4:10 PM
Blepharoplasty Tips For The Genl Ophthalmologist
Dr. Paul D. Langer
4:10 PM - 4:25 PM
ROP Update
Dr. Ashima Kumar
4:25 PM - 4:40 PM
Strabismus And Surgery- Complications
Dr. Mohamad S. Jaafar
4:40 PM - 4:55 PM
Lacrimal Gland Lesion Workup
Dr. Robert C. Della Rocca
4:55 PM - 5:05 PM
Panel Questions and Answers
Moderators: Dr. Ashima V. Kumar/ Dr. Monica Dweck
SATURDAY, JANUARY 10, 2009
Centurion Tower, Second Floor, Palladium Meeting Room A
8:45 AM
REGISTRATION AND BUFFET BREAKFAST
9:00 AM
WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION
Dr. Douglas R. Lazzaro
Course Director
GLAUCOMA/RETINA II SUBSECTIONS
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Complicated Cataract Surgery: What To Do
Dr. Allen C. Ho
9:15 AM - 9:30 AM
Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome
Dr. Robert D. Fechtner
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Trabeculectomy Pearls
Dr. Marlene R. Moster
9:45 AM - 10:05 AM
Detection Of Glaucoma Progression
Dr. Henry D. Jampel
10:05 AM - 10:20 AM
Dry AMD: Genetics, Complement, and Inflammation
Dr. Allen C. Ho
10:20 AM - 10:35 AM
Medical Therapies For Glaucoma
Dr. Robert D. Fechtner
10:35 AM - 10:50 AM
Clinical Trial Update
Dr. Henry D. Jampel
10:50 AM - 11:10 AM
Glaucoma Surgical Complications
Dr. Marlene R. Moster
11:10 AM - 11:20 AM
Pigmentary Glaucoma Update
Dr. Shobit Rastogi
11:20 AM - 11:35 AM
Global Blindness 2008: Low Tech and High Tech Solns
Dr. Allen C. Ho
11:35 AM - 11:40 AM
Panel Questions and Answers
Moderators: Dr. Shobit Rastogi/ Dr. Eric Shrier
11:40 AM - 12:00 PM
Coffee Break
NEURO-OPHTHALMOLOGY SUBSECTION
12:00 PM - 12:15 PM
CT or MRI-Which Is Which, Why To Order, And When
Dr. Andrew G. Lee
12:15 PM - 12:35 PM
N/O Of Cancer
Dr. Mark L. Moster
12:35 PM - 12:50 PM
10 Easy Mistakes To Avoid In Your Next N/O Pt
Dr. Andrew G. Lee
12:50 PM - 1:05 PM
AION Update
Dr. Mark L. Moster
1:05 PM - 1:20 PM
Systemic Infections That Produce Optic Disc Edema
Dr. Andrew G. Lee
1:20 PM - 1:25 PM
Panel Questions and Answers
Moderator: Dr. Edward Smith
1:25 PM - 2:05 PM
Lunch
CATARACT/REFRACTIVE SURGERY/CORNEA SUBSECTIONS
2:15 PM - 2:50 PM
Cataract Surgical Pearls
Dr. James P. Gills
2:50 PM - 3:05 PM
Should Cataract Incisions Be Glued?
Dr. David C. Ritterband
3:05 PM - 3:20 PM
Post Cataract Laser Removal Of Lens Epithelial Cells
Dr. George O. Waring III
3:20 PM - 3:35 PM
IOL Calculations After Refractive Surgery
Dr. Douglas R. Lazzaro
3:35 PM - 3:50 PM
Sub-Bowman’s Keratomileusis
Dr. George O. Waring IV
3:50 PM - 4:05 PM
Topography Guided Lasik
Dr. George O. Waring III
4:05 PM - 4:20 PM
DSAEK Update
Dr. David C. Ritterband
4:20 PM - 4:25 PM
Panel Questions and Answers
Moderator: Dr. Douglas R. Lazzaro
4:25
Closing
Dr. Douglas R. Lazzaro
CAESARS ATLANTIC CITY
2100 Pacific Avenue
Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401
Phone: 609-348-4411
Fax: 609-343-2892
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
A limited block of rooms has been reserved for registrants. The special rates are:
Thursday
$80.00
Friday
$224.00
Saturday
$334.00
All special rates listed are based on double occupancy plus applicable Atlantic City
room tax.
To make your hotel reservations, call Caesars at 1-800-345-7253 and mention:
“SUNY DOWNSTATE MEETING”
There are a limited number of 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
All Roads Lead To Caesars!
Getting to Caesars is a snap no matter where you're coming from. It's a popular
destination, so either choose from public transportation or bring your own chariot into
town!
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 south towards Atlantic City, Caesars is located at the
end of the AC Expressway- on the left side as you enter Atlantic City.
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, Caesars is located
at the end of the AC Expressway- on the left side as you enter Atlantic City.
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, Caesars is located at the end
of the AC Expressway- on the left side as you enter Atlantic City.
Atlantic City Connections from:
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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
Mileage from:
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Philadelphia, PA – 55 miles
Washington, D.C. – 173 miles
Boston, MA – 328 miles
Pittsburgh, PA – 354 miles
Driving Directions:
From Washington DC and South: I-95 North to the Walt Whitman Bridge
(Philadelphia), to 42 South, then south on the Atlantic City Expressway. Caesars is
located at the base of the Expressway.
From New York and North: Major interstate highways connect with the Garden
State Parkway South to exit 38, then south on Atlantic City Expressway. Caesars is
located at the base of the Expressway.
From Philadelphia and West: Exit Pennsylvania Turnpike at Valley Forge exit 24,
onto Schuylkill Expressway (Rt. 76 East) through Philadelphia to the Walt Whitman
Bridge, to 42 South to the Atlantic City Expressway. Caesars is located at the base of
the Expressway.
By Air:
Caesars is only a 20 minute ride from the Atlantic City Airport.
Airport Shuttles:
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Royal Airport Shuttle at (609) 748-9777
Royal Coach Transportation at (609) 748-7878
By Rail:
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.
By Bus:
Caesars welcomes buses seven days a week from the surrounding states.
Overnight Motor Coach:
Caesars accepts overnight motor coaches and groups of more than 20 people.
Contact Information:
Amtrak - (800) 772-2222
Bus Marketing - (800) 843-6365
Limousine Services - (609) 343-2884
VIP Services - (800) 223-7277
THINGS TO DO
Shopping
The Pier at Caesars is located directly in the center of the
boardwalk, at the end of the Atlantic City Expressway, four
blocks from the convention center and connected to Caesars
via a glass sky bridge. Shop at all your favorite designer
stores.
Entertainment
Take a break and enjoy great live entertainment from many
spectacular artists at Caesars Circus Maximus Theater or
enjoy exquisite piano music at the luxurious Forum Lounge.
Dining
Enjoy casual or elegant dining at Caesars (KWI Asian
Restaurant and Noodle Bar, Buddakan, Phillips,
Continental) and nearby restaurants such as Morton’s
Steakhouse, Nero’s Grill, La Piazza, and Café Roma.
Gaming
With 124,720 square feet of casino space at Caesars Atlantic
City you will experience first class gaming. Find everything
from high limit slots to your favorite classic table games and
the friendliest yet professional atmosphere at Caesars.
Health Spa
Visit Caesars full-service Spa and Fitness Center.
Rejuvenate yourself with a Swedish massage offered by a
professionally trained therapist or take advantage of Caesars
Fitness Center, fully equipped with cardio machines and
weight training devices to suit your needs.
CURRENT CONCEPTS IN OPHTHALMOLGY 2009
January 9-10, 2009
Caesars Atlantic City, New Jersey
REGISTRATION FORM
(Please print clearly)
Name___________________________________ Degree__________
Address__________________________________________________
City/State________________________________ Zip_____________
Phone_____________________ Fax __________________________
E-mail___________________________________________________
Hospital/Affiliation__________________________________________
Course Registration Fee (please check one)
Please make check or money order payable to: SUNY Downstate
Ophthalmologists
BOS Members
Residents and Fellows
 $299.00
 $199.00
 Free of Charge
Method of Payment (please check one)
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 Money Order
Total Amount Enclosed $_________________
CME Certificate Fee
 $20.00
Please make check or money order payable to: SUNY Downstate OCME
Method of Payment (please check one)
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Total Amount Enclosed $_________________
REGISTER TODAY!
Earn Up To 9.5 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, 2009
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Breakfast and Lunch on Saturday, January 10th,
2009
Mail Registration and Payment to:
Kings County Hospital Center
Department of Ophthalmology
Room E8W47
451 Clarkson Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11203
OR
Register On-line: www.eyecurrentconcepts.org
For Further Information Please Call
Beatrice Pierre 718-245-5460