On-Site Course Descriptions
21 . Masters Courses MASTERS
NEW ! Acute Vision Loss ( 01FR2 )
Hon-Vu Duong , MD , SFHEA , Henderson , NV Friday , 8:45 – 9:45 a . m . Credits : 1.00 IJCAHPO , CEP : CABRN-1 Description : This course will provide attendees with a detailed approach to patient care with acute vision loss .
Clinical Trials Update 2023 ( 02FR7 )
William Mieler , MD , Winnetka , IL Friday , 3:00 – 4:00 p . m . Credits : 1.00 IJCAHPO , CEP : CABRN-1 Description : This course will present the results of new clinical trials in the treatment of age-related macular degeneration ( AMD ), diabetic macular edema ( DME ), retinal vein occlusion ( RVO ) disease and diseases affecting the vitreomacular interface . Complications of treatment will be thoroughly reviewed . The results will be compared to pre-existing treatment modalities and a discussion will ensue regarding how the results of the new trials fit into our current treatment patterns . Financial interest disclosed .
Grand Rounds Case Presentation : Neuro- Ophthalmology ( 01SU3 )
Karl Golnik , MD , MEd , Phoenix , AZ Sunday , 10:00 – 11:00 a . m . Credits : 1.00 IJCAHPO , CEP : CABRN-1 Description : This case-based course will discuss a variety of neuroophthalmic conditions . The cases will be presented as unknowns and the audience will be encouraged to participate in the ultimate diagnosis .
Grand Rounds : Ophthalmic Ultrasound ( 01SA4 )
Brandy Lorek , BS , CDOS , ROUB , Painesville , OH Saturday , 11:15 a . m .– 12:15 p . m . Credits : 1.00 IJCAHPO , CEP : CABRN-1 Description : Interactive case studies focusing on ophthalmic ultrasound will be presented in a grand rounds format . Standardized echography and ultrasound biomicroscopy ( UBM ) will be shown as integral studies to aid in the diagnosis of complex ophthalmic diseases . Clinical findings , as well as other imaging studies including fundus photography , angiography , and optical coherence tomography ( OCT ) will be correlated with ultrasound findings . Audience participation is highly encouraged .
Interesting Cases in Ocular Oncology ( 01SA5 )
Komal Desai , MD , Leawood , KS Saturday , 12:30 – 1:30 p . m . Credits : 1.00 IJCAHPO , CEP : CABRN-1 Description : This course will discuss interesting cases in ocular oncology , including fluorescein angiography ( FA ) and B-scan / ultrasound biomicroscopy ( UBM ) findings . It will include an in-depth discussion of what the technician should be evaluating prior to the patient seeing the ophthalmologist and when to refer the patient . Anterior segment lesions in the iris , ciliary body and posterior segment lesions in the choroid will be addressed . Iris melanomas , vascular malformations , choroidal metastasis , primary uveal melanomas and interesting congenital hypertrophy of the retinal pigment epithelium ( CHRPE ) -like lesions will be some of the cases discussed .
The cancellation of on-site ACE 2023 by IJCAHPO for any reason will result in the conversion of onsite registrations to virtual registrations with no change in fees and no refunds given .
Mystery Retina 2023 : Interactive Discussion of Challenging Cases ( 02FR6 )
William Mieler , MD , Winnetka , IL Friday , 1:45 – 2:45 p . m . Credits : 1.00 IJCAHPO , CEP : CABRN-1 Prerequisite : Knowledge of ophthalmic anatomy and physiology . Description : This course will discuss a number of diagnostically challenging “ mystery retina ” cases . The majority of the presentations will include interpretation of fluorescein angiography ( FA ) and optical coherence tomography ( OCT ) test results . When indicated , other studies will be shown including indocyanine green ( ICG ) angiography , echography , autofluorescence , electrophysiologic studies , computed tomography ( CT ) and / or magnetic resonance imaging ( MRI ) and occasionally , cytology and histopathology . The cases will be presented as unknowns followed by discussion . Financial interest disclosed .
NEW ! Ptosis : Red Flag , Red Herring , or Red Alert ( 02FR1 )
Andrew Lee , MD , Houston , TX Amina Malik , MD , Houston , TX Friday , 7:30 – 8:30 a . m . Credits : 1.00 IJCAHPO , CEP : CABRN-1 Description : Ptosis can be myogenic , neurogenic or neuromuscular junction in origin . Although some causes of ptosis ( e . g . levator dehiscence ) are benign , other causes are a red flag for underlying potentially life threatening disease ( red flag ) and may be emergent ( red alert ).
22 . Sub-Specialty Sessions INTERMEDIATE
Cornea Sub-Specialty Session ( 06SA45 )
Derek DelMonte , MD , Greensboro , NC Charles Bouchard , MD , Maywood , IL Joann Kang , MD , Bronx , NY Matthew Ward , MD , Provo , UT Michael Wildes , MD , Littleton , CO Saturday , 11:15 a . m .– 1:30 p . m . Credits : 2.00 IJCAHPO , CEP : CABRN-1 Description : This session will provide updates on a variety of cornea topics . Discussion will include corneal ulcers , corneal imaging , corneal transplants , ocular surface neoplasia and the microbiome in ocular surface disease .
Oculoplastics Sub-Specialty Session ( 06SU67 )
Richard Allen , MD , PhD , FACS , Austin , TX Wendy Lee , MD , Miami , FL Pete Setabutr , MD , Chicago , IL Charles Slonim , MD , Tampa , FL Sunday , 1:45 – 4:00 p . m . Credits : 2.00 IJCAHPO , CEP : CABRN-1 Description : This session will discuss a variety of oculoplastic topics including reconstructive surgery , ptosis , chalazions and hordeolums .
Pathology and Oncology Sub-Specialty Session ( 06SA67 )
Lauren Dalvin , MD , Rochester , MN Elaine Binkley , Iowa City , IA Miguel Materin , MD , Morrisville , NC Aparna Ramasubramanian , MD , Phoenix , AZ Saturday , 1:45 – 4:00 p . m . Credits : 2.00 IJCAHPO , CEP : CABRN-1 Description : This session will focus on a variety of topics relating to pathology and ocular oncology . Faculty will discuss the management of retinoblastoma , vitreoretinal lymphoma , uveal melanoma and the diagnosis and management of uveal metastases .
General Information On-Site Program General Information
November 3 – 5 , 2023 • Hilton San Francisco Union Square 27