Fri
October 18, 2019
13:00-14:00 GMT/UTC
Anterior Vitrectomy and Posterior Loss of Lens Material During Cataract Surgery
Dr. Steve Charles
MD. Founder, Charles Retina Institute, USA.
Posterior capsular rupture is a relatively common complication of cataract surgery. The lecture will... discuss management of the vitreous including the argument against cellulose sponges, use of triamcinolone, pars plana versus limbal vitrectomy, fluidics parameters, and why limbal infusion. In addition management of posterior dislocated lens, nucleus or cortex will be discussed: phaco probe should not be used in the vitreous, irrigation or lens lop should not be used in the vitreous and lens material will damage the retina. The general point is to avoid intraoperative vitreous traction.
Wed
October 23, 2019
13:00-14:00 GMT/UTC
Surgery for Retinal Detachment and PVR
Dr. Manish Nagpal
Vitreo Retinal Consultant, Gujarat, India
A step by step approach for the surgical management of a retinal detachment will be discussed in this talk... using video footage of various situations. Standard primary vitrectomy for retinal detachment as well as Chandelier based Buckling surgery will be shown. PVR is the most common cause of failure of surgery for retinal detachment. Various surgical steps and situations related to different grades of PVR will be shown and discussed. Hence a overall approach to management of retinal detachment and PVR will be covered during the talk.
Fri
November 1, 2019
13:00-14:00 GMT/UTC
Update on the Medical Treatment of Infectious Keratitis
Dr. Soledad Cortina
MD, Associate Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, University of Illinois Eye & Ear Infirmary, Chicago, USA
This webinar will review current evidence based recommendations for the medical treatment of... infectious keratitis including bacterial, fungal, parasitic and viral infections.
Wed
November 6, 2019
14:00-15:00 GMT/UTC
Prescribing Pearls
Dr. Diane Russo
OD, MPH, FAAO, New England College of Optometry, Boston, USA
This lecture will focus on spectacle prescribing tips, including, but not limited to, considerations based on... age, amount of refractive error, anisometropia, and spectacle design. Case examples will be used throughout.
Fri
November 14, 2019
14:00-15:00 GMT/UTC
Introduction to Pediatric Low Vision Rehabilitation
Dr. Karen Squier
Associate Professor and Chief of Low Vision Services, Southern College of Optometry, Memphis, TN, USA
Visual impairment and blindness in children requires a comprehensive functional vision evaluation to... assess. An introduction into case history and examination modifications as well as prescription of assistive devices will be discussed, and referrals to rehabilitation professionals to enhance functional outcomes will be reviewed.
Thu
November 21, 2019
13:30-15:00 GMT/UTC
Live Surgical Demonstration: Vitreoretinal Part II
Dr. Steve Charles
MD. Founder, Charles Retina Institute, USA.
During this live second vitreoretinal surgical demonstration, two cases will be performed with... step-by-step narration by the surgeon, who will also take your questions in real-time.
Mon
November 25, 2019
14:00-15:00 GMT/UTC
Postoperative Management of Penetrating Keratoplasty
Dr. James Lehmann
former Orbis staff ophthalmologist (2005) and currently a cornea surgeon at Focal Point Vision in San Antonio, Texas, USA
In penetrating keratoplasty, the surgery is only the beginning! Postoperative management is critical... in ensuring good results and happy patients. This webinar will focus on immediate postoperative issues like epithelialization and glaucoma as well as longer term issues like rejection and astigmatism management. Log on to hear frequent visiting faculty Dr. James Lehmann share his tips and wisdom.
Fri
December 6, 2019
14:00-15:00 GMT/UTC
Viral Uveitis
Dr. Ramana S. Moorthy
Indiana, USA
This lecture will cover the manifestations of various forms of virally induced intraocular inflammation.... Anterior chamber, vitreous, and Retinochoroidal manifestations of these diseases will be discussed. Modern developments in the diagnosis and management of these entities will be reviewed.
Fri
December 13, 2019
14:00-15:00 GMT/UTC
Sarcoidosis and Tuberculous Uveitis
Dr. Ramana S. Moorthy
Indiana, USA
This lecture will review the global prevalence of tuberculous Uveitis and it’s various clinical... manifestations. This will be compared and contrast did to the manifestations of sarcoid Uveitis. Diagnosis and management of these conditions will be discussed.
Fri
December 18, 2019
13:00-14:00 GMT/UTC
Optimizing Cataract Surgical Outcomes in Myriad Situations
Dr. Abhay R. Vasavada
Raghudeep Eye Hospital, India
Today, with improved techniques and surgical technology, cataract surgery outcomes and patient expectations have greatly increased. ... It is therefore important that surgeons be able to give a superlative intraoperative performance time after time, even in challenging ocular environments, such as small pupils, floppy irides, dense cataracts, zonular weakness, vitrectomised eyes and high myopic eyes. The discussion will include what technique modifications should be made, and how the fluidics parameters as well as ultrasound energy should be used to their best, so that surgeons can ensure clear corneas, quiet eyes, and bespoke surgical outcomes predictably and reproducibly in every situation. It will be useful to both, beginner surgeons, as well as experienced surgeons.
Mon
December 23, 2019
14:00-15:00 GMT/UTC
Strabismus Questions & Answers: Part V
Dr. Daniel Neely
Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Professor of Ophthalmology | Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, USA
During this highly-interactive live webinar, the full hour will be dedicated to answering your questions... about strabismus. All questions are welcome.
Questions submitted in advance as part of the webinar registration will be given priority. Additional live questions are also welcome.
Questions submitted in advance as part of the webinar registration will be given priority. Additional live questions are also welcome.
Thu
January 9, 2020
14:00-15:00 GMT/UTC
Cyclophotocoagulation: Technology and Patient Selection
Dr. Malik Kahook
Dr. Malik Y. Kahook, Professor of Ophthalmology - University of Colorado, USA
Trans-Scleral Cyclophotocoagulation (TS-CPC) is a commonly used laser treatment for ... glaucomatous eyes suffering from severe to end stage disease. The endocscopic form, known as endocyclophotocoagulation (ECP), is commonly used for earlier stage glaucoma and is often coupled with cataract surgery. This talk will focus on the basics of both transcleral as well as endocsopic CPC including patient vignettes and pearls for practice.
Fri
January 17, 2020
15:00-16:00 GMT/UTC
Surgical Correction of Presbyopia
Dr. John E. Downing
Kentucky, USA
We now have excellent predictability with IOL calculations and a variety of techniques and multifocal IOLs to help give our ... patients their best functional uncorrected postop vision. We need to customize the target refraction for each patient depending on their visual needs. Dr. Downing will discuss the advantages in many patients of monovision or mini-monovision to minimize their need for spectacles if they want to see well without glasses as much as possible and are not good candidates for multifocal IOLs.
Thu
January 23, 2020
14:00-15:00 GMT/UTC
Recent Changes in Management of Common Neuro-ophthalmological Conditions
Dr. Karl Golnik
University of Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Recent publications have changed the management of several neuro-ophthalmic conditions. Topics will include optic neuritis ... and NMO, MOG, diagnostic evaluation of transient visual loss due to retinal arterial insufficiency, CRAO and BRAO and management of NAION.
Fri
February 7, 2020
14:00-15:00 GMT/UTC
Trabeculectomy: Technique and Post-Operative Care
Dr. Wallace Alward
Director, Glaucoma Service, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, USA
This webinar will discuss the place for trabeculectomy in the management of glaucoma. It ... will outline the surgical techniques in detail. The normal post-operative management will be discussed as will complications and their management.
Thu
April 23, 2020
13:00-14:00 GMT/UTC
Treatment Options for Moderate to Advanced Glaucoma: A Case-Based Discussion
Dr. Malik Kahook, Dr. Husam Ansari & Dr. Pradeep Ramulu
Dr. Malik Y. Kahook, University of Colorado, USA
Dr. Husam Ansari, Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston, USA
Dr. Pradeep Ramulu, Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute, USA
Dr. Husam Ansari, Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston, USA
Dr. Pradeep Ramulu, Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute, USA
During this highly-interactive panel webinar, a case presentation will be followed by a ... wide ranging discussion on treatment options for patients with moderate to advanced glaucoma. Topics will include optimizing medical treatment, laser therapy as well as incisional interventions for lowering intraocular pressure.