Capstone Lectures
Friday , October 18 , 2024 9:20 a . m .– 12:30 p . m ., Grand Ballroom EF
Capstone Lectures : Innovations in Ophthalmology
Join us for IJCAHPO ’ s Capstone Lectures . These fast-paced courses will highlight key ophthalmic issues and new technologies . They will be held on Friday , October 18 , from 9:20 a . m .– 12:30 p . m . in Grand Ballroom EF with two 15-minute breaks .
Course Code : 03FR24A
Nick Mamalis , MD
Sanjay Patel , MD , FRCOphth
Sandeep Jain , MD
Iris Prosthetics
Credits : 2.75 IJCAHPO
Light Adjustable IOLs
Nick Mamalis , MD John Moran Eye Center , University of Utah , Salt Lake City , UT 9:20 – 9:40 a . m .
Description : Incorrect lens power remains a problem following cataract surgery . This course will discuss light adjustable IOL technology as well as ongoing research in these technologies .
Sanjay Patel , MD , FRCOphth Mayo Clinic , Rochester , MN 10:00 – 10:20 a . m .
Description : This presentation will review etiology of iris abnormalities / defects and the options for their management , with emphasis on prosthetic devices and their outcomes .
Current Strategies for Vision Restoration in Patients with Advanced Retinal Degeneration
Raymond Iezzi , Jr ., MD Mayo Clinic , Rochester , MN 10:55 – 11:15 a . m .
Description : This course will describe how Raymond Iezzi , Jr ., MD vision caused by retinal degeneration can
potentially be restored by creating new light-sensing cells to replace lost photoreceptors , called optogenetics .
Updates and Innovations in Dry Eye
Sandeep Jain , MD University of Illinois at Chicago , Chicago , IL 11:50 a . m .– 12:10 p . m .
Description : This lecture will cover recent advances in diagnosis and management of dry eyes .
Telemedicine in Outer Space
Andrew Lee , MD Houston Methodist Hospital , Houston , TX 9:40 – 10:00 a . m . Description : This lecture will describe the challenges and opportunities for telemedicine in outer space . The neuroocular findings of space flight , including optic disc edema , choroidal folds , globe
Andrew Lee , MD flattening , and the hyperopic refractive
shift , represent an extra-terrestrial and unique neuro-ophthalmic condition , Space Flight Associated Neuro-ocular Syndrome ( SANS ). The variable communication delay ( up to 22 minutes from Earth to Mars ) will make telemedicine a particularly interesting challenge for the neuroocular findings of space flight .
David Hardten , MD , FACS
Moderator : Michael Stewart , MD
Phakic IOLs for High Myopia
David Hardten , MD , FACS Minnesota Eye Consultants Minnetonka , MN 10:35 – 10:55 a . m .
Description : This course will describe phakic IOLs as available in the US in 2024 . It will cover the Visian EVO and the Verisyse IOL . Indications , reasons for use , complications , results , testing and surgical techniques in general terms will be covered .
Use of AI in the Real World
R . V . Paul Chan , MD , MSc , MBA University of Illinois at Chicago , Chicago , IL 11:15 – 11:35 a . m .
Description : Artificial Intelligence has the potential to elevate patient care , reduce costs and increase operational efficiencies for physician practices and healthcare systems . The session will provide insights
R . V . Paul Chan , MD , on how practices can incorporate AI
MBA , MSc , FACS tools into their daily routines . AI potential promises and pitfalls and its impact on Ophthalmology will be explored .
Teleophthalmology Technology
April Maa , MD Atlanta VA Medical Center , Atlanta , GA 12:10 – 12:30 p . m .
Description : This lecture will cover different types of technology , available and in development , that can be used for telehealth purposes . Examples include in-home monitoring devices and smart
April Maa , MD phone applications . Research about the accuracy of these apps will also be discussed .
General Information On-Site Program General Information
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