Fri
April 17, 2020
13:00-14:00 GMT/UTC
Advanced Perimetry Interpretation: Recognizing and Dealing With Artifacts
Dr. Wallace Alward
Director, Glaucoma Service, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, USA
This webinar will discuss artifactual visual fields that can make interpretation difficult. There are several patterns of visual field ... loss that should make the ophthalmologist wary that the field is not reliable. This talk with focus on the Humphrey Field Analyzer.
Mon
April 20, 2020
13:00-14:00 GMT/UTC
Maximizing the Success of Trabeculectomy and Assessing the Post Op Filter
Dr. Jody R. Piltz-Seymour
Clinical Professor, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, USA
This webinar will review the basic steps of trabeculectomy and how to approach each step to minimize complications. We will ... then review how to assess the success of the trabeculectomy, how to determine the cause of post operative complications and how to treat any post operative complications.
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.
Thu
April 30, 2020
13:00-14:00 GMT/UTC
Humphrey Field Analyzer: What the Machine Does to the Patient
Dr. Siddharth Dikshit
L V Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI), India
The Humphrey Field Analyzer has been one of the most commonly used diagnostic test for Glaucoma over many ... decades. For a better understanding of the diagnostic process we need to understand how the machine works. This will help us extract better compliance from the patient performing the test. The device, especially the software is evolving, and has brought many new features making it relevant in today's era. I would be talking about what the machine does to the eye being tested, how it responds to the trigger, or the lack of it, how this impacts the result and how the device is evolved over time.
Wed
May 6, 2020
13:00-14:00 GMT/UTC
Prescribing Prism for Diplopia in Neuro-Ophthalmic Disorders
Dr. Kelsey Moody Mileski
Emory Eye Center, USA
During this live webinar, we discuss the role of using prism to alleviate diplopia. We will first describe 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. The advantages of permanent (ground-in), temporary (Fresnel) and occlusion will be addressed. 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.
Tue
May 12, 2020
08:30-10:00 GMT/UTC
Live Surgical Demonstration: Micro Incision Vitrectomy Surgery
Dr. Manish Nagpal
Vitreo Retinal Consultant, Gujarat, India
This live surgical demonstration will cover a step by step demonstration of 25 gauge MIVS surgery. Micro Incision ... Vitrectomy Surgery (MIVS) is now standard of care for vitrectomy procedures. Starting with cannula placement, vitrectomy steps for various surgical indications would be demonstrated followed by cannula removal. Advances in cutting technology and fluidics would be discussed during the surgery.
Mon
May 18, 2020
13:00-14:00 GMT/UTC
Pediatric Glaucoma
Dr. Daniel Neely
Pediatric Ophthalmologist and Professor of Ophthalmology | Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, USA
During this live webinar, Dr Neely will review the evaluation and management of common pediatric glaucomas. Instruction will ... include surgical videos and discussion of surgical techniques. Live audience questions are encouraged but participants may also submit questions or patient cases for discussion in advance by entering those in the Comments section below.
Tue
May 26, 2020
13:00-14:00 GMT/UTC
Dysthyroid Optic Neuropathy, Management of 3rd Nerve Palsy & Neurovascular Imaging
Dr. Karl Golnik
Dr. Karl Golnik, Neuro-ophthalmologist | University of Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
At the completion of the lecture the participant should be able to: Describe new vascular neuroimaging techniques, ... describe the approach to Thyroid Optic Neuropathy, and describe the management of isolated 3rd nerve palsy in adults.
Fri
June 12, 2020
13:00-14:00 GMT/UTC
Congenital Cataracts: What Do You Need to Know?
Dr. Donny Suh
Chief of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus, Children's Hospital and Medical Center, Omaha, USA
During this live webinar, Dr. Suh will discuss when and what to work up for congenital cataracts, considerations prior to surgery, ... potentials for pitfalls during surgery, when and how to place the IOL, and lastly different surgical techniques in the United States and around the World.
Fri
June 19, 2020
13:00-14:00 GMT/UTC
Epidemic of Childhood Myopia: Global Perspective and Management Strategies
Dr. Neelam Pawar
Ophthalmologist from Aravind Eye Hospital, India
Myopia is becoming a global public health burden with its increasing prevalence in both developing and developed ... countries. Recent publications and researches have changed the management and perspective of childhood myopia.
This lecture will focus on treatment modalities with special emphasis on pharmacologic therapy of progressive myopia. Recent clinical trials aiming for retarding myopia progression have shown promising results. This lecture will also highlight recent findings on preventive and early interventional measures to retard myopia, and novel treatments for progression of myopia.
Wed
June 24, 2020
13:00-14:00 GMT/UTC
Susac Syndrome: A Rare, but Important and Instructive Ophthalmologic Disease
Dr. Robert Rennebohm
Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Susac syndrome (SuS) is a rare immune-mediated occlusive microvascular endotheliopathy/basement membranopathy ... that causes ichemic injury to the retina, brain, and inner ear. SuS primarily affects young women 20-40 years of age . This disease is characterized by a clinical triad of encephalopathy, branch retinal artery occlusion (BRAO), and hearing loss, and is classically accompanied by "snowball" lesions in the corpus callosum on MRI. In this Webinar presentation we will discuss the clinical features, immunopathogenesis, diagnosis, clinical course, and treatment of SuS---with an emphasis on ophthalmologic aspects, particularly the important role of serial Ultra Wide-Field Fluorescein Angiography (UWF-FA) in the management of patients with SuS.
Mon
June 29, 2020
13:00-14:00 GMT/UTC
Penetrating Keratoplasty: Preoperative Planning and Intraoperative Steps
Dr. James Lehmann
Former Orbis staff ophthalmologist (2005) and currently a cornea surgeon at Focal Point Vision in San Antonio, Texas, USA
During this live webinar, you will learn about patient selection, preoperative planning, and intraoperative steps in penetrating keratoplasty. ... Regarding the upcoming webinar, Dr. Lehmann stated, ”in spite of advances in lamellar keratoplasty, sometimes a penetrating keratoplasty is the best option for the patient.”
Fri
July 17, 2020
14:00-15:00 GMT/UTC
Update on the Spectrum of Orbital Inflammatory Disorder
Dr. Vivian Yin
University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
This webinar will review the diagnosis and management of infection and non-infection orbital inflammatory disorder, ... including IgG4 disease, granulomatosis with polyangiitis (Wegner’s), histiocytosis X, and idiopathic orbital inflammation. We will discuss the use of immunomoduators and typical regimen for each of the above disorders. The surgical approach and challenges for these diseases will also be addressed.
Wed
August 5, 2020
13:00-14:00 GMT/UTC
Cataract Phacoemulsification Surgery: Optimizing Trainer Supervision and Trainee Learning
Dr. Rajen Gupta
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, England, United Kingdom
During this live webinar, Dr. Gupta will cover how to approach teaching the steps of phacoemulsification cataract surgery. ... Instructional terminology to facilitate understanding between Trainer and Trainee is suggested. He will present video examples of how Trainers can safely and enjoyably teach beginners and those with surgical difficulty. Trainees will appreciate how to maximize learning opportunities and perform cataract surgery.
Wed
August 19, 2020
13:00-14:00 GMT/UTC
In Case of Emergency: Managing and Diagnosing Ocular Emergencies
Dr. Farah Gulaid & Dr. Kristen Thelen
Assistant Professors of Ophthalmology, Section of Optometry, Emory Eye Center, Georgia, USA
This webinar aims to educate eye care providers about ocular emergencies. We will go through cases which show common ... and un-common findings which need to be addressed in a timely manner. Some examples of topics we discuss include: acute angle closure glaucoma, retinal detachment, giant cell arteritis and open globe injuries. Throughout our Wenbinar, we discuss how to differentiate between a true ocular emergency and conditions that are less time sensitive.
Sat
September 12, 2020
13:00-14:00 GMT/UTC
Cataract Surgery in Zonular Deficiency
Dr. Boris Malyugin
Professor of Ophthalmology and Deputy Director General, S. Fyodorov Eye Microsurgery Federal State Institution, Moscow, Russia
During this live webinar various surgical strategies on dealing with cataract complicated by a wide spectrum of zonular ... pathology will be discussed, from weakness to partial and severe loss of zonular support.
Tues
September 15, 2020
15:30-17:00 GMT/UTC
Live Surgical Demonstration: Latest Technologies and Techniques for DMEK
Dr. James Lehmann
Former Orbis staff ophthalmologist (2005) and currently a cornea surgeon at Focal Point Vision in San Antonio, Texas, USA
During this live surgical demonstration, Dr. Lehmann will perform 2 DMEK (Descemet Membrane Endothelial ... Keratoplasty) surgeries with a 30 minute lecture in-between the cases.