PROGRAM
All Times are ET
Program is subject to change
Sunday, November 12, 2023
| 3:00 - 5:00 pm | Early Registration |
Monday, November 13, 2023
| 7:50 am | Registration and Continental Breakfast |
| 8:50 | Welcome Remarks Eduardo C. Alfonso, MD; Carol L. Karp, MD; and Paul F. Palmberg, MD, PhD |
| Cornea and External Diseases Moderator: Angela Y. Zhu, MD |
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| Risky (Cornea) Business: High Risk vs. Risky Keratoplasty | |
| 9:00 | Keratoprosthesis vs Donor Corneal Transplant Esen Karamursel Akpek, MD |
| 9:08 | Keratoplasty in Neurotrophic Keratopathy and Limbal Stem Cell Deficiency Jaime D. Martinez Martinez, MD |
| 9:16 | Corneal Transplantation in Autoimmune Patients: How We Win the Battle Between Allo and Auto Antigens Victor L. Perez, MD |
| 9:24 | Severe Infectious Keratitis: Strategies to Avoid Therapeutic Keratoplasty Guillermo Amescua, MD |
| 9:32 | Panel Discussion / Questions and Answers Panel: Esen Karamursel Akpek, MD, Jaime D. Martinez Martinez, MD, Victor L. Perez, MD, and Guillermo Amescua, MD |
| 9:37 | Lamellar vs Full-Thickness Grafts for Pediatric Keratoplasty Angela Y. Zhu, MD |
| 9:45 | FALK vs. DALK for Corneal Dystrophy Florence Cabot, MD |
| 9:53 | Complex DMEK Surgery – How to Have a Winning Hand Ellen Koo, MD |
| 10:01 | Keratoplasty in setting of Ocular Surface Neoplasia Carol L. Karp, MD |
| 10:09 | Panel Discussion / Questions and Answers Panel: Angela Y. Zhu, MD, Florence Cabot, MD, Ellen Koo, MD, and Carol L. Karp, MD |
| 10:15 | Rapid-Fire Cases & Panel Discussion Panel: Esen Karamursel Akpek, MD, Jaime D. Martinez Martinez, MD, Victor L. Perez, MD, Guillermo Amescua, MD, Angela Y. Zhu, MD, Florence Cabot, MD and Carol L. Karp, MD |
| Ocular Surface Diseases Symposium Moderator: Alfonso L. Sabater, MD, PhD |
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| Latest Updates in Ocular Surface Diseases | |
| 10:30 | Update in the Management of Severe Dry Eye Disease Esen Karamursel Akpek, MD |
| 10:45 | Novel Ocular Surface Molecular and Imaging Diagnostic Tools Victor L. Perez, MD |
| 11:00 | Use of Contact Lenses in the Management of Ocular Surface Diseases Stephanie T. Frankel, OD |
| Clinical Cases and Panel Discussion | |
| 11:15 | Clinical Case Guillermo Amescua, MD |
| 11:30 | Clinical Case Jaime D. Martinez Martinez, MD |
| 11:45 | Clinical Case Anat Galor, MD |
| 12:00 pm | Group Photograph |
| 12:30 | Exhibits / Lunch |
| Retina I Moderator: Luis J. Haddock, MD |
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| 2:00 | Approaches to Retina Surgery after Trauma: Open Globes & IOFB Basil Williams, MD |
| 2:20 | Pneumatic Retinopexy and New Therapies for Management of RD Nicolas A. Yannuzzi, MD |
| 2:40 | Advances in Retinal Imaging, Surgery and Teleretina Luis J. Haddock, MD |
| 3:00 | Cases Panelists: William Mieler, MD, Basil Williams, MD, and Nicolas A. Yannuzzi, MD |
| 3:30 | Refreshment Break |
| Retina II Moderator: William E. Smiddy, MD |
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| 4:00 | Retinal Manifestations of Systemic Medications William Mieler, MD |
| 4:20 | Applications of DRCR to Current Clinical Management Harry W. Flynn, Jr., MD |
| 4:40 | AMD: So Many Drugs, What to Use? Raquel Goldhardt, MD |
| 5:00 | CURSO Clinic William E. Smiddy, MD Panelists: William Mieler, MD, Harry W. Flynn, Jr., MD, Raquel Goldhardt, MD, and Luis J. Haddock, MD |
| 5:30 | Opening Ceremony and Raffle |
| 6:00 - 8:00 | Young Curso Film Festival |
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
| 7:00 am | Continental Breakfast |
| 8:00 | Cataract Videos Anil Shah, MD |
| Uveitis Moderator: Raquel Goldhardt, MD |
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| 9:00 | Introduction |
| 9:05 | Cicatrizing Conjunctivitis: Tis or Tisn’t Esen Karamursel Akpek, MD |
| 9:25 | Case Presentation Janet L. Davis, MD, MS |
| 9:35 | Case Presentation Thomas A. Albini, MD |
| 9:45 | Case Presentation Anat Galor, MD |
| 9:55 | Case Presentation Victor L. Perez, MD |
| 10:05 | Case Presentation Raquel Goldhardt, MD |
| 10:15 | Panel Discussion |
| 10:30 | Refreshment Break |
| Ocular Oncology Moderator: Carol L. Karp, MD |
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| 11:00 | Introduction |
| 11:05 | Complete Clinical Spectrum of Choroidal Melanocytic Tumors Zelia M. Correa, MD, PhD |
| 11:15 | Radiation Therapy for Intraocular Tumors Maura Di Nicola, MD |
| 11:25 | Conjunctival Tumors Made Simple Carol L. Karp, MD |
| 11:35 | The Basics of Conjunctival Pathology Ralph C. Eagle, Jr., MD |
| 11:45 | New Treatments in Ocular Oncology Basil Williams, MD |
| 11:55 | Retinoblastoma in 2023 Ralph C. Eagle, Jr., MD |
| 12:05 pm | Eye Banking and Pathology in 2023 Sander R. Dubovy, MD |
| 12:15 | Discussion |
| 12:30 | Exhibits / Lunch |
| Cataract I Moderator: Allister G. Gibbons, MD |
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| 2:00 | Cataract Surgery in Patients with Dry Eye: Preoperative and Refractive Considerations Esen Karamusel Apkek, MD |
| 2:10 | Zonular Instability and Scleral Fixation of Intraocular Lenses During Cataract Surgery Juan F. Batlle, MD |
| 2:20 | Functional Classification of Intraocular Lenses which Increase the Range of Field Joaquin Fernandez, MD, PhD |
| 2:30 | The Use of Femtosecond Laser in Cataract Surgery Jaime D. Martinez Martinez, MD |
| 2:40 | Panel Discussion Panel: Esen Karamursel Akpek, MD, Juan F. Batlle, MD, Joaquin Fernandez, MD, PhD, and Jaime D. Martinez Martinez, MD |
| 2:50 | Negative Dysphotopsia Arsham Sheybani, MD |
| 3:00 | Update in the Screening of Cataract Surgery for Intraocular Lens Selection Joaquin Fernandez, MD, PhD |
| 3:10 | Cases Where the Anterior Segment Surgeon Must Deal with the Dreaded Vitreous Allister G. Gibbons, MD |
| 3:20 | Panel Discussion Panel: Arsham Sheybani, MD, Joaquin Fernandez, MD, and Allister G. Gibbons, MD |
| 3:30 | Refreshment Break |
| Glaucoma I Moderators: Paul F. Palmberg, MD, PhD, Elena Bitrian, MD, and Luis E. Vazquez, MD, PhD |
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| 4:00 | Francisco E. Fantes, MD Distinguished Lecture Intraocular Lenses Causing Glaucoma – Hidden in Plain Sight Arsham Sheybani, MD |
| 4:40 | Cataract Surgery in Glaucoma Patients Arindel S. Maharaj, MD |
| 5:00 | UBM and Its Role in Angle Closure Arsham Sheybani, MD |
| 5:20 | Discussion |
| 5:30 | Raffle |
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
| 7:00 am | Continental Breakfast |
| 8:00 | Best of Grand Rounds Guillermo Amescua, MD |
| Refractive Surgery I Moderator: Rahul S. Tonk, MD |
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| 9:00 | Advanced Monofocal IOLs – How Good Are They and Where do They Fit in Our Armamentarium? Kendall E. Donaldson, MD, MS |
| 9:15 | Depth of Focus, Spherical Aberration and Pupil Diameter in Presbyopia Correction Joaquin Fernandez, MD, PhD |
| 9:30 | Management of Displaced LASIK Flaps William W. Culbertson, MD |
| 9:45 | Doctor Patient Communication – Gaps That Limit Patient Satisfaction After Premium Lens surgery Kendall E. Donaldson, MD, MS |
| 10:00 | What's Next for Intraocular Lenses? Zubair Ansari, MD |
| 10:15 | Discussion |
| 10:30 | Refreshment Break |
| Refractive Surgery II Moderator: Rahul S. Tonk, MD |
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| Interactive Case Presentations Panel: Joaquin Fernandez, MD, PhD, William W. Culbertson, MD, Zubar Ansari, MD, Carol L. Karp, MD, and Rahul S. Tonk, MD |
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| 11:00 | Case Presentations |
| 12:00 pm | Panelists on the Spot! Decision-Making in the Refractive Surgery Evaluation Rahul S. Tonk, MD |
| 12:15 | Discussion and Closing |
| 12:30 | Exhibits / Lunch |
| Imaging Moderator: Richard K. Lee, MD, PhD |
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| 2:00 | Introduction Richard K. Lee, MD, PhD |
| 2:02 | Primer on Neuro-Ophthalmologic Imaging Joshua Pasol, MD |
| 2:22 | Primer on Imaging for Glaucoma Diagnosis and Treatment Felipe Medeiros, MD, PhD |
| 2:42 | Primer on Imaging for Retinal Diseases Jorge A. Fortun, MD |
| 3:02 | Imaging for Anterior Segment Disease Carol L. Karp, MD |
| 3:22 | Questions and Answers |
| 3:30 | Refreshment Break |
| Pediatric Ophthalmology Symposium and Strabismus Session Moderators: Hilda Capo, MD and Craig A. McKeown, MD |
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| What’s New and Important in Pediatric Ophthalmology | |
| 4:00 | Introduction |
| 4:02 | Genetic Testing in Pediatric Inherited Retinal Diseases Carlos E. Mendoza, MD |
| 4:11 | What Happens When Babies with Retinopathy of Prematurity Grow Up Audina M. Berrocal, MD |
| 4:20 | Congenital Corneal Conditions Angela Y. Zhu, MD |
| 4:29 | Mastering the Art of Optical Iridectomy Ta Chen Peter Chang, MD |
| 4:38 | Binocular Amblyopia Therapies Michelle Falcone, MD |
| 4:47 | Titanium Plates in Complex Strabismus and Nystagmus Craig A. McKeown, MD |
| 4:56 | Evidence-Based Management of Intermittent Exotropia Hilda Capo, MD |
| 5:05 | Myopia Management Update: Atropine 2- and 3-year Follow-Up Roberto Warman, MD |
| 5:14 | Contact Lenses for Myopia Progression Kara M. Cavuoto, MD |
| 5:23 | Questions and Answers |
| 5:30 | Raffle |
| 7:00 | “La Fiesta” Cocktail Reception and Dance |
Thursday, November 16, 2023
| 7:00 am | Continental Breakfast |
| 8:00 | Glaucoma Videos Paul F. Palmberg, MD, PhD, Luis E. Vazquez, MD, PhD, and Elena Bitrian, MD |
| Cataract II Moderator: Jaime D. Martinez Martinez, MD |
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| 9:00 | Dysphotopsia in Preoperative and Postoperative Cataract and Presbyopia Surgery Joaquin Fernandez, MD, PhD |
| 9:10 | Advanced Monofocal IOLs – How Do They Stack Up? Kendall E. Donaldson, MD, MS |
| 9:20 | Reporting Outcomes of IOL-Based Refractive and Cataract Surgery Joaquin Fernandez, MD, PhD |
| 9:30 | Panel Discussion Panel: Jaime D. Martinez Martinez, MD, Joaquin Fernandez, MD, and Kendall E. Donaldson, MD, MS |
| 9:40 | Managing Corneal Lumps and Bumps in the Cataract Patient Florence Cabot, MD |
| 9:50 | Three-piece Intraocular Lens the How, When, and More Allister Gibbons, MD |
| 10:00 | Cataract Surgery When the Cornea Is Not Clear Guillermo Amescua, MD |
| 10:20 | Panel Discussion Jaime D. Martinez Martinez, MD, Florence Cabot, MD, Allister Gibbons, MD, and Guillermo Amescua, MD |
| 10:30 | Refreshment Break |
| Glaucoma II Moderators: Paul F. Palmberg, MD, PhD, Elena Bitrian, MD, and Luis E. Vazquez, MD, PhD |
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| 11:00 | X-Files – Clinical Cases |
| 11:40 | Traditional Glaucoma Surgery vs. MIGS Elena Bitrian, MD and Luis E. Vazquez, MD, PhD |
| 12:00 pm | Management of Complications of Glaucoma Surgery Paul F. Palmberg, MD, PhD |
| 12:30 | Exhibits / Lunch |
| Oculoplastics Moderator: Thomas E. Johnson, MD |
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| 2:00 | Fellows Interesting Cases |
| 2:30 | Update Sebaceous Gland Carcinoma Andrew Rong MD |
| 2:40 | Update Malignant Pediatric Orbital Tumors Thomas E. Johnson, MD |
| 2:50 | Orbital Fractures Brian C. Tse, MD |
| 3:00 | Orbital Clinicopathologic Correlation Chris R. Alabiad, MD |
| 3:10 | Update on Lacrimal Gland Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma David T. Tse, MD |
| 3:20 | Questions and Answers |
| 3:30 | Refreshment Break |
| Neuro-Ophthalmology Moderator: Carlos E. Mendoza, MD |
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| Challenging Cases in Neuro-Ophthalmology | |
| 4:00 | Opening Remarks Carlos E. Mendoza, MD |
| 4:05 | Challenging Case in Neuro-Ophthalmology I Joshua Pasol, MD |
| 4:15 | Challenging Case in Neuro-Ophthalmology II Hong Jiang, MD |
| 4:25 | Challenging Case in Neuro-Ophthalmology III Maja Kostic, MD, PhD |
| 4:35 | Challenging Case in Neuro-Ophthalmology IV Carlos E. Mendoza, MD |
| 4:45 | Challenging Case in Neuro-Ophthalmology V Byron L. Lam, MD |
| 5:05 | Questions and Answers Panel: Carlos E. Mendoza, MD, Byron L. Lam, MD, Joshua Pasol, MD, Hong Jiang, MD, PhD, and Maja Kostic, MD, PhD |
| Telehealth and Global Ophthalmology Symposium Moderators: Zubair Ansari, MD and Giselle Ricur, MD, MBA, MSc, FATA |
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| 5:10 | Post PHE: What’s Next? Giselle Ricur, MD, MBA, MSc, FATA |
| 5:20 | Redefining Global Ophthalmology for the Modern Era Zubair Ansari, MD |
| 5:30 | Raffle |