Mon
October 5, 2020
13:00-14:00 GMT/UTC
Decontamination and Sterilization of Ophthalmic Surgical Instruments
Lori Pacheco, RN, CRNO
Orbis International, USA
During this live webinar, Lori Pacheco will discuss best practices in sterile processing. Topics include the ... Keratoplasty) decontamination phase, the various methods of sterilization with advantages and disadvantages of each, quality control, and storage/return to the sterile field.
M-F
October 12-16, 2020
12:00-14:00 GMT/UTC
Unlocking the Power of Simulation: A Next-Generation Solution to Training Ophthalmic Professionals
Various Speakers
Today, we find simulation education being used as a training method in many current ophthalmic and anesthesia residency programs, as well as ... nurse training programs. However, access to simulation training varies greatly between training programs and geographic locations. The COVID–19 pandemic brought into sharp focus the need for medical training programs to consider simulation as an alternative method to develop procedural skills, to respond to disruptive events to medical training. The virtual simulation symposium brings together thought leaders, industry, educators and practitioners in the field of ophthalmic simulation education and training to share the latest innovations, guide application, and provide key resources in simulation training.
October 12, 2020: The Solution: Simulation
October 13, 2020: The Technology: Simulation on any budget
October 14, 2020: Practice: Essential building blocks to a successful simulation program
October 15, 2020: Implementation: Case studies from around the world
October 16, 2020: Mini-virtual wet labs
October 12, 2020: The Solution: Simulation
October 13, 2020: The Technology: Simulation on any budget
October 14, 2020: Practice: Essential building blocks to a successful simulation program
October 15, 2020: Implementation: Case studies from around the world
October 16, 2020: Mini-virtual wet labs
Fri
October 16, 2020
13:00-14:00 GMT/UTC
Treatment of Type 1 Retinopathy of Prematurity
Dr. C. Armitage Harper
Austin Retina, Texas, USA
During this live webinar, Dr. Harper will review comprehensive evidence-based approaches for treating and following Type I ... ROP in order to obtain the best possible results. Discussion includes treatment options including laser and antivegf therapies as well as fluoroscein angiogram management of post treatment retinas.
Fri
October 23, 2020
13:00-14:00 GMT/UTC
Glaucoma: A 2020 Update
Dr. Sowmya Srinivas, OD, MS, ABO, FAAO
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, New Hampshire, USA
This live webinar will begin with an overview of glaucoma followed by a review of landmark clinical studies and how they ... affect our management strategies today. Technological and pharmaceutical advances that aid in the treatment and management of glaucoma will be discussed. There will be several cases to emphasize the key points reviewed in the webinar.
Wed
November 4, 2020
14:00-15:00 GMT/UTC
Prescribing Prism for Diplopia in Neuro-Ophthalmic Disorders Part II
Dr. Kelsey Moody Mileski, OD, FAAO
Emory Eye Center, USA
During this live webinar, we will continue to discuss the role of using prism to alleviate diplopia. We will briefly review the ... testing used to evaluate a diplopic patient. Next, we will use a step-wise approach to investigate the etiology of the double vision which will determine what type of prism to utilize. Prism for diplopia and visual field restriction will be discussed, including the advantages and disadvantages of both. Finally, cases will be used to illustrate how to prescribe prism for common neuro-ophthalmic and neurologic disorders including cranial nerve palsies, thyroid eye disease, and neuro-degenerative disease among others.
Fri
November 13, 2020
14:00-15:00 GMT/UTC
Genetic Testing: Should I Do It?
Dr. Alev V. Levin
Chief of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Ocular Genetics, Golisano Children’s Hospital, Rochester, NY
Genetic testing is currently widely available for anyone to order. Should they? In this webinar we will discuss how to ... select a genetic test along with the challenges inherent in testing: diagnosis, pre- and post-test genetic counselling, interpretation, payment and more.
Thu
November 19, 2020
14:00-15:00 GMT/UTC
Thyroid Eye Disease: Past, Present, and Future
Dr. Sathyadeepak (Deepak) Ramesh
WillsEye Hospital, Philadelphia, USA
Thyroid eye disease can be an extremely distressing condition that affects both men and women, primarily in their formative ... years. Fortunately, our understanding of the disease process has increased dramatically of late, allowing for targeted treatments that have the potential to change the course of the disease. In this webinar, we will discuss the epidemiology of TED, the relevant pathophysiology, clinical manifestations and diagnosis, and state-of-the-art treatment.
Wed
November 25, 2020
23:00-24:00 GMT/UTC
Toxoplasmosis Ocular
Dr. João M. Furtado, MD, PhD.
Faculdade de Medicina de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Brasil
Toxoplasmosis ocular, causada por el parásito Toxoplasma gondii, es una de las causas más comunes de uveítis posterior ... en el mundo, y la principal causa de uveítis in Latinoamérica. En este webinar, describiremos los aspectos clínicos y curso de la toxoplasmosis ocular, y también el manejo de diagnóstico y tratamiento de esta patología infecciosa.
Fri
December 4, 2020
14:00-15:00 GMT/UTC
Drug Induced Uveitis
Dr. Ramana S. Moorthy
Indiana, USA
During the live webinar, Dr. Moorthy will be discussing mechanisms of determining causality, identification of the ... drugs that have been implicated in Uveitis and their relative likelihood of causation of Uveitis. Each drug induced Uveitis will be described in detail as to its phenotypic appearance . The importance of differential diagnosis, importance of appropriate review of systemic medications and topical medications, and importance of history taking in the Uveitis patient will again be reviewed.
Fri
December 11, 2020
14:00-15:00 GMT/UTC
Microbial Keratitis: Update for General Ophthalmologists
Dr. Madhu Uddaraju
Srikiran Institute of Ophthalmology, Head of Cornea & Refractive Surgery Services, Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, India
This live webinar will widely cover upon Microbial Keratitis caused by different organisms and answer the following ... questions. How we can clinically differentiate between bacterial and fungal keratitis? What are the classical clinical presentations of fungal, bacterial, pythium, nocardia, microsporidia and acanthamoeba infections from early to advanced disease? When to do scrapings and microbiological evaluation? What are specific antimicrobial regimes for each organism and when do we go in for a surgical intervention?
Thu
December 17, 2020
14:00-16:00 GMT/UTC
Point-2-Point with Dr. Malik Y. Kahook - Glaucoma Drainage Devices: Tips and Tricks from the Experts
Dr. Malik Kahook, Dr. Nathan Radcliffe & Dr. Maria Fernanda Delgado Morales
University of Colorado, USA
New York Eye Surgery Center, New York, USA
Bogotá, Colombia
New York Eye Surgery Center, New York, USA
Bogotá, Colombia
Point-2-Point with Dr. Malik Kahook is a new webinar series that will take place once per quarter. During these sessions, Dr. ... Kahook will invite two colleagues and lead a fast-paced panel discussion. The sessions are specifically designed to address as many audience questions as possible in response to feedback from past webinars.
This session will cover both traditional and novel glaucoma drainage devices with a focus on practical information to improve intraoperative techniques and postoperative outcomes. Videos and a case-based teaching approach will be utilized along with ample time for questions and answers both during and at the end of the webinar.
Mon
December 21, 2020
14:00-15:00 GMT/UTC
Evaluation and Surgical Management of Superior Oblique Palsy: 2020 Update
Dr. Daniel Neely
Pediatric Ophthalmologist & Professor of Ophthalmology, Indiana University School of Medicine, USA
In this live webinar, we will discuss the appropriate clinical evaluation of vertical strabismus, most commonly associated ... with superior oblique palsy, including strabismus measurements, assessment of torsion and the Three-Step Test. We will also discuss selection of an appropriate surgical plan based on examination findings. Participants are encouraged to ask questions for interactive discussion.