Optional Session

Visual Electrophysiology for Retina and Optic Nerve Diseases

Monday, October 28, 2024
8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Location
MACC 1, 2ND Floor, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Miami Airport and Convention Center

Course Co-Coordinators and Moderators

Carlos E. Mendoza, MD
Associate Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami

Maja Kostic, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami

Registration
You do not need to be registered for Curso to register for this optional course. If you chose to register for this optional course ONLY, you will NOT have access to the exhibit floor or other social events. Breakfast and lunch are included.

Registration Fee
If you are registered for Curso: US$50
Registration fee includes breakfast and lunch.

If you are NOT registered for Curso: US$100*
Registration fee includes breakfast and lunch.
*NO access to the exhibit floor or other social events

Simultaneous translation (English-Spanish) available

Course Description
This course integrates visual electrophysiology (VE) technology and current concepts in the diagnosis and treatment of Inherited Retinal Diseases (IRDs). VE is a valuable tool for the diagnosis of retinal and optic nerve disorders, including IRDs that currently can be treated using gene therapy. This course integrates VE technology's basic concepts, cellular correlation, and clinical applications. All visual electrophysiology modalities (ERG, VEP, EOG, mfERG, PERG, mfVEP) will be reviewed, followed by case presentations and discussion. We will emphasize the correct indication and interpretation of the different studies. A hands-on session will give participants practical exposure to performing visual electrophysiology studies. IRDs are a group of inherited diseases that can cause vision loss or even complete blindness. IRDs can affect individuals of all ages, progress at different rates, and are rare, but when combined, they are a major cause of vision loss and disability worldwide. Recent developments in this field warrant a comprehensive course that integrates basic concepts of clinical, electrophysiological, and molecular diagnosis of IRDs. We will review current treatment options, including recent gene therapy clinical trials.

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Faculty
Tamara Juvier, MD
Byron L. Lam, MD