Interactive Consultations in Cornea and Refractive Surgery 2018

Interactive Consultations in Cornea and Refractive Surgery is organized by Bascom Palmer Eye Institute and will be held during Feb 23 - 24, 2018 at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miami, Florida, United States of America.

The target audience for this medical event is designed for physicians whose clinical practices include general ophthalmology, refractive surgery, pathologies of cornea, and lens. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 12.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.

Course Description :
Using an interactive, case-based approach, the distinguished speakers will present a variety of vignettes and practice pearls to illustrate clinical dilemmas in the diagnosis and management of anterior segment diseases. The 2-day program will focus on refractive surgery including cataract and other lens-based refractive procedures, corneal refractive surgery and alternative refractive technologies, as well as disorders of the cornea and external disease.

The topics will include: cataract and refractive surgery pearls, presbyopia correction, collagen crosslinking, high-risk anterior segment surgery, management of severe ocular surface disease, and the medical and surgical techniques for management of various infectious and inflammatory conditions of the anterior segment. A case-based format will be used throughout the program to encourage a more interactive forum.

A wet lab will also be available for participants to gain hands-on exposure to femtosecond cataract surgery and lamellar corneal surgical techniques.

Course Objectives are :
• Evaluate medical evidence methodically by reviewing recent notable anterior segment publications.
• Evaluate and better manage corneal astigmatism during cataract surgery to provide the best possible visual outcomes.
• Identify different techniques for managing complicated anterior segment surgery.
• Interpret results of corneal topography for refractive surgery screenings.
• Appraise when and how to perform various techniques for lamellar keratoplasty.
• Identify different IOLs for the treatment of cataract and refractive error, and analyze their indications and complications.
• Incorporate new femtosecond laser technology for the treatment of cataract and refractive error, and analyze their indications and complications.
• Evaluate each of the four femtosecond laser platforms in order to better decide which is best for their practice.
• Diagnose and treat common ocular surface diseases using a comprehensive approach.
• Diagnose and treat common and more challenging cases of microbial keratitis.
• Correctly diagnose corneal pathology in patients going for cataract surgery.
• Identify the best surgical approach for patients with primary and recurrent pterygium.
• Prevent and recognize intraoperative complications and manage the complications during lamellar corneal surgery.
• Identify the different uses of femtosecond laser for non-refractive corneal surgery.
• Evaluate and treat patients with keratoconus and better determine who is an appropriate candidate for crosslinking and determine appropriate timing of treatment.