Posterior Segment Innovations

Sunday, April 16, 2023

4 hours of COPE approved CE

Location: The Henry, 4455 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018

and Online via Zoom

8:00 am – 3:00 pm PST


Learn from four different MDs about innovations in the glaucoma and retina space. Registration includes breakfast, lunch, morning cocktails, and 4 hours of education.

THIS EVENT IS OFFERED BOTH IN PERSON AND VIRTUALLY - BOTH ARE FREE

Agenda

*All times are in Pacific Standard Time (PST)


7:30 AM -8:00 AM: Registration begins


8:00 AM - 8:30 AM: Breakfast and Presentation from Platinum Sponsor


8:30 AM - 9:00 AM: Coffee Talk with Gold  Sponsor


 
 

9:00 AM - 9:50 AM: Christine Funke, MD - “Advances in MIGS for  Glaucoma”

This course's main objectives are to introduce all MIGS available on the market and to highlight up and coming MIGS. To understand the scientific data that supports their effectiveness in lowering intraocular pressure. To identify what patients are good candidates for these procedures and what risks are associated with this category of surgery.


 
 

10:00 AM - 10:50 AM: David Kay, MD “Glaucoma 2023: Evaluation, Treatment and the Future”

This course will serve as a review of the current state of glaucoma evaluation and management, with an emphasis on disease identification as well as reviewing current medical and surgical options. In addition, two potential shifts in the paradigm of glaucoma care will be reviewed.


10:50 AM - 11:20 AM: BREAK 


11:20 AM -11:50 AM: Lunch Presentation from  Diamond Sponsor


11:50 AM - 1:00 PM: Exhibit Hall Break 


 
 

1:00 PM – 1:50 PM: Mark Barakat, MD - “Advances in Macular  Degeneration  Treatments“

This lecture will help to describe the newest trends in the evaluation and treatment of neovascular (wet) and non-neovascular (dry) Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD).


 
 

2:00 PM – 2:50 PM: Neal Palejwala, MD - “Review of Diabetic Eye Disease”

A comprehensive review of diabetic eye disease with an emphasis on current treatment modalities.


This activity is jointly provided by iVista Medical Education, Inc and Woo University.

This activity is supported from an independent medical education grant from Alcon.

This event is undergoing COPE approval for 4 hours of live continuing education.