2024 ASCRS ANNUAL MEETING

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Opening Reception and 50th Anniversary on the Main Stage

Moderator: Thomas W. Samuelson, MD, ABO

Join us for a reception as we kick-off the Annual Meeting! Including: ASCRS Leadership, Hall of Fame, and a special segment for the 50th Anniversary of ASCRS. Reception begins at 3:45 and the opening segment will begin at 4:15.

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Saturday Main Stage

Moderator: Nicole R. Fram, MD, ABO

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X-Rounds: Refractive Cataract Surgery to the Max

Moderator: Eric D. Donnenfeld, MD, FACS

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Sunday Main Stage

Moderators: Nathan M. Radcliffe, MD, ABO, Sumit Garg, MD, ABO

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Cataract Olympics

Moderator: David F. Chang, MD, ABO

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Having "The Talk"

Moderator: Richard Tipperman, MD

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Best of ASCRS

Moderator: Sumit Garg, MD, ABO

SYM-1

Introducing the Latest Digital Tools for Planning and Performing Cataract Surgery

Moderator: John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS, ABO

This symposium introduces you to the latest tools and techniques for preoperative diagnostics, planning cataract surgery with the most modern lens formulas, as well as completing the surgery using advanced techniques and technologies to achieve the highest accuracy and safest outcomes.

SYM-2

Retina 2024: Retina for the Anterior Segment Surgeon

Moderator: Christina Y. Weng, MD, MBA, ABO

This symposium will provide an updated overview of the latest medical and surgical retina topics which are most pertinent to the non-retina specialist. Learn from retina experts about posterior capsular rupture management, OCT interpretation, new dry macular degeneration drugs, treatment options for floaters, and more! Attendees will gain current and practical knowledge to help them optimize care of their patients.

SYM-3

Good to Great Surgeon: Working Through Complications Video Symposium

Moderator: Zaina Al-Mohtaseb, MD, ABO

Join the YES Clinical Committee for this interactive video symposium where presenters, including current residents, will show difficult cases and complications in the OR. A panel of surgeons will be asked to provide guidance for these complicated cases.

SYM-4

Optimizing Refractive Outcomes in the Glaucoma Patient

Moderators: Nathan M. Radcliffe, MD, ABO; Preeya K. Gupta, MD

This symposium is a joint venture between the Refractive Surgery and Glaucoma Clinical Committees. Attendees will learn about refractive management in patients with glaucoma including preoperative assessments, intraoperative strategies, and post operative refractive considerations in patients with glaucoma.

SYM-5

2024 ASCRS Foundation Meeting: Be the Change You Wish to See

Moderators: Susan M. MacDonald, MD, ABO; David F. Chang, MD, ABO

Join your colleagues and be part of the solution of addressing blindness domestically and worldwide. This discussion will include lessons learned, current needs and future opportunities.

SYM-6

Cataract Surgery & All the Subspecialities

Moderators: Zaina Al-Mohtaseb, MD, ABO; Cathleen M. McCabe, MD; Marjan Farid, MD, ABO

Co-existing ocular disease can pose unique challenges to cataract surgery. In this symposium we discuss cataract surgery in patients with oculoplastic disease, retinal disease, glaucoma (previous filtering surgery), neuro-ophthalmic disease, and corneal disease.

SYM-7

Glaucoma Pearls: High Speed, High Impact

Moderators: Nathan M. Radcliffe, MD, ABO; Manjool M Shah, MD, ABO

Co-existing ocular disease can pose unique challenges to cataract surgery. In this symposium we discuss cataract surgery in patients with oculoplastic disease, retinal disease, glaucoma (previous filtering surgery), neuro-ophthalmic disease, and corneal This symposium will feature leading Glaucoma surgeons discussing high impact pearls in this fast-paced session, with short presentations and panel discussions.

SYM-8

Politics, The Election, Healthcare: What Lies Ahead for America

Moderator: Parag D. Parekh, MD

The government is impacting the practice of medicine and patient care more than ever, and with the upcoming 2024 election, now is the time to focus on the dynamic affecting and shaping political parties, key issues, and other trends.

SYM-9

Complicated and Challenging Cases in Cataract Surgery Video Symposium

Moderator: Richard Tipperman, MD

The ASCRS Cataract Clinical Committee returns this year with their highly anticipated video symposium. They will select six case videos out of more than 100 submissions to feature during this year's video competition. The audience will choose which case wins "The Golden Apple" award for best teaching case.

SYM-10

Corneal Surgery- Latest Innovations and Updates in Surgical Approach

Moderator:s: Marjan Farid, MD, ABO; Francis S. Mah, MD

This symposium will explore the latest innovations in technology and surgical approaches in corneal surgery. Innovations in keratoconus management, pterygium surgery, lamellar keratoplasty, and keratoprosthesis will be covered.

SYM-11

How Do you Find Your Dream Job?

Moderator: Janna Mullaney, COE

What to do now? Finding your dream job – perspectives from doctors and administrators on how to evaluate your next career move.

SYM-12

Get H.I.P. (High Impact Pearls in 90sec or less)

Moderator: Richard Tipperman, MD

25+ High Impact Pearls 90sec or less from your colleagues around the world that you can use in practice next week!

SYM-13

Vision Reimagined: Strategies for Refractive Surgery Re-Operations and Beyond

Moderators: Jennifer M. Loh, MD, ABO; William F. Wiley, MD, ABO

Delve into the complexities of refractive surgery reoperations with the 'Vision Reimagined', a symposium, dedicated to the intricacies of secondary surgery care.

SYM-14

WhatsApp? International Solutions for Common Anterior Segment Dilemmas

Moderators: Thomas W. Samuelson, MD, ABO; William C. De La Peña, MD; Filomena J. Ribeiro, PhD; Vance M. Thompson, MD

SYM-16

Managing Corneal Refractive Complications

Moderators: Marjan Farid, MD, ABO; Cathleen M. McCabe, MD

This symposium will highlight corneal refractive complications and how to best manage these. Various types of case based complications will be presented and a panel of experts will share their insights. Cases will focus on what to do when things don't go as planned, how to talk to patients, preop planning, watch outs and medicolegal ramifications.

SYM-17

Navigating Real-World Obstacles to Digital Transformation in Your Practice

Moderator: John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS, ABO

New technology can work wonders to improve clinical results and efficiency, but obstacles to progress can be caused by reluctant users, inadequate training, and security and legal issues. This symposium will unpack these issues and show how practices can successfully modernize with minimal disruption.

SYM-18

The Perfect Save: Challenging Cases Managed by International Experts

Moderators: Eric D. Donnenfeld, MD, FACS; Ronald Yeoh, FRCSEd, FRCOphth

The International Intra-Ocular Implant Club (IIIC) was founded in 1966 by Sir Harold Ridley, the inventor of the IOL, and is an invitational society devoted to the art and the science of intraocular lens implantation.

SYM-19

IOL Calculations: What's New? A lot!

Moderators: Douglas D. Koch, MD, ABO; Warren E. Hill, MD, FACS

This symposium will cover the many recent advances In IOL calculations, including biometers, formulas for normal and complex eyes, methods to analyze outcomes, and IOLs for complex cases.

SYM-20

Cornea from A to Z

Moderators: Marjan Farid, MD, ABO; Francis S. Mah, MD

This symposium will feature a case based review of the most common corneal pathologies that we see in the office and how to diagnose and manage.

SYM-21

JCRS Symposium: Controversies in Anterior Segment Surgery

Moderators: William J. Dupps Jr., MD, MS, PhD, ABO; Sathish Srinivasan, FRCSEd, FRCOphth, FACS

This symposium will present lively discussion around “Capsulotomy in white intumescent cataracts: Which is best?”; “Phaco vs phaco plus MIGS for early to moderate glaucoma: Where’s the data?”; “Dropless cataract surgery: controlling postop inflammation”; and “Ectasia risk analysis in corneal refractive surgery: Where do we start?”.

SYM-23

BEST VIDEOS EVER! PART 2

Moderator: Robert H. Osher, MD

As the Editor of the Video Journal of Cataract, Refractive, & Glaucoma Surgery, Dr. Robert Osher has compiled exceptional and fascinating videos from the past 40 years. These videos will be presented and discussed by Dr. Douglas Koch, Dr. Graham Barrett, and Dr. Richard Lindstrom.

SYM-25

YES Luncheon/Toolkit for Job Success

Moderator: Kourtney H. Houser, MD, ABO

Brief panel discussions, Q&A, and mentorship session for YES members covering a wide range of topics, including fellowship, finding your first job and international work. Come talk with ASCRS leaders about their experiences and advice.

SYM-1

Introducing the Latest Digital Tools for Planning and Performing Cataract Surgery

Moderator: John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS, ABO

This symposium introduces you to the latest tools and techniques for preoperative diagnostics, planning cataract surgery with the most modern lens formulas, as well as completing the surgery using advanced techniques and technologies to achieve the highest accuracy and safest outcomes.

SYM-2

Retina 2024: Retina for the Anterior Segment Surgeon

Moderator: Christina Y. Weng, MD, MBA, ABO

This symposium will provide an updated overview of the latest medical and surgical retina topics which are most pertinent to the non-retina specialist. Learn from retina experts about posterior capsular rupture management, OCT interpretation, new dry macular degeneration drugs, treatment options for floaters, and more! Attendees will gain current and practical knowledge to help them optimize care of their patients.

SYM-4

Optimizing Refractive Outcomes in the Glaucoma Patient

Moderators: Nathan M. Radcliffe, MD, ABO; Preeya K. Gupta, MD

This symposium is a joint venture between the Refractive Surgery and Glaucoma Clinical Committees. Attendees will learn about refractive management in patients with glaucoma including preoperative assessments, intraoperative strategies, and post operative refractive considerations in patients with glaucoma.

SYM-6

Cataract Surgery & All the Subspecialities

Moderators: Zaina Al-Mohtaseb, MD, ABO; Cathleen M. McCabe, MD; Marjan Farid, MD, ABO

Co-existing ocular disease can pose unique challenges to cataract surgery. In this symposium we discuss cataract surgery in patients with oculoplastic disease, retinal disease, glaucoma (previous filtering surgery), neuro-ophthalmic disease, and corneal disease.

SYM-9

Complicated and Challenging Cases in Cataract Surgery Video Symposium

Moderator: Richard Tipperman, MD

The ASCRS Cataract Clinical Committee returns this year with their highly anticipated video symposium. They will select six case videos out of more than 100 submissions to feature during this year's video competition. The audience will choose which case wins "The Golden Apple" award for best teaching case.

SYM-12

Get H.I.P. (High Impact Pearls in 90sec or less)

Moderator: Richard Tipperman, MD

25+ High Impact Pearls 90sec or less from your colleagues around the world that you can use in practice next week!

SYM-17

Navigating Real-World Obstacles to Digital Transformation in Your Practice

Moderator: John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS, ABO

New technology can work wonders to improve clinical results and efficiency, but obstacles to progress can be caused by reluctant users, inadequate training, and security and legal issues. This symposium will unpack these issues and show how practices can successfully modernize with minimal disruption.

SYM-19

IOL Calculations: What's New? A lot!

Moderators: Douglas D. Koch, MD, ABO; Warren E. Hill, MD, FACS

This symposium will cover the many recent advances In IOL calculations, including biometers, formulas for normal and complex eyes, methods to analyze outcomes, and IOLs for complex cases.

SYM-21

JCRS Symposium: Controversies in Anterior Segment Surgery

Moderators: William J. Dupps Jr., MD, MS, PhD, ABO; Sathish Srinivasan, FRCSEd, FRCOphth, FACS

This symposium will present lively discussion around “Capsulotomy in white intumescent cataracts: Which is best?”; “Phaco vs phaco plus MIGS for early to moderate glaucoma: Where’s the data?”; “Dropless cataract surgery: controlling postop inflammation”; and “Ectasia risk analysis in corneal refractive surgery: Where do we start?”.

SYM-6

Cataract Surgery & All the Subspecialities

Moderators: Zaina Al-Mohtaseb, MD, ABO; Cathleen M. McCabe, MD; Marjan Farid, MD, ABO

Co-existing ocular disease can pose unique challenges to cataract surgery. In this symposium we discuss cataract surgery in patients with oculoplastic disease, retinal disease, glaucoma (previous filtering surgery), neuro-ophthalmic disease, and corneal disease.

SYM-10

Corneal Surgery- Latest Innovations and Updates in Surgical Approach

Moderator:s: Marjan Farid, MD, ABO; Francis S. Mah, MD

This symposium will explore the latest innovations in technology and surgical approaches in corneal surgery. Innovations in keratoconus management, pterygium surgery, lamellar keratoplasty, and keratoprosthesis will be covered.

SYM-16

Managing Corneal Refractive Complications

Moderators: Marjan Farid, MD, ABO; Cathleen M. McCabe, MD

This symposium will highlight corneal refractive complications and how to best manage these. Various types of case based complications will be presented and a panel of experts will share their insights. Cases will focus on what to do when things don't go as planned, how to talk to patients, preop planning, watch outs and medicolegal ramifications.

SYM-17

Navigating Real-World Obstacles to Digital Transformation in Your Practice

Moderator: John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS, ABO

New technology can work wonders to improve clinical results and efficiency, but obstacles to progress can be caused by reluctant users, inadequate training, and security and legal issues. This symposium will unpack these issues and show how practices can successfully modernize with minimal disruption.

SYM-20

Cornea from A to Z

Moderators: Marjan Farid, MD, ABO; Francis S. Mah, MD

This symposium will feature a case based review of the most common corneal pathologies that we see in the office and how to diagnose and manage.

SYM-4

Optimizing Refractive Outcomes in the Glaucoma Patient

Moderators: Nathan M. Radcliffe, MD, ABO; Preeya K. Gupta, MD

This symposium is a joint venture between the Refractive Surgery and Glaucoma Clinical Committees. Attendees will learn about refractive management in patients with glaucoma including preoperative assessments, intraoperative strategies, and post operative refractive considerations in patients with glaucoma.

SYM-6

Cataract Surgery & All the Subspecialities

Moderators: Zaina Al-Mohtaseb, MD, ABO; Cathleen M. McCabe, MD; Marjan Farid, MD, ABO

Co-existing ocular disease can pose unique challenges to cataract surgery. In this symposium we discuss cataract surgery in patients with oculoplastic disease, retinal disease, glaucoma (previous filtering surgery), neuro-ophthalmic disease, and corneal disease.

SYM-7

Glaucoma Pearls: High Speed, High Impact

Moderators: Nathan M. Radcliffe, MD, ABO; Manjool M Shah, MD, ABO

Co-existing ocular disease can pose unique challenges to cataract surgery. In this symposium we discuss cataract surgery in patients with oculoplastic disease, retinal disease, glaucoma (previous filtering surgery), neuro-ophthalmic disease, and corneal This symposium will feature leading Glaucoma surgeons discussing high impact pearls in this fast-paced session, with short presentations and panel discussions.

SYM-17

Navigating Real-World Obstacles to Digital Transformation in Your Practice

Moderator: John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS, ABO

New technology can work wonders to improve clinical results and efficiency, but obstacles to progress can be caused by reluctant users, inadequate training, and security and legal issues. This symposium will unpack these issues and show how practices can successfully modernize with minimal disruption.

SYM-2

Retina 2024: Retina for the Anterior Segment Surgeon

Moderator: Christina Y. Weng, MD, MBA, ABO

This symposium will provide an updated overview of the latest medical and surgical retina topics which are most pertinent to the non-retina specialist. Learn from retina experts about posterior capsular rupture management, OCT interpretation, new dry macular degeneration drugs, treatment options for floaters, and more! Attendees will gain current and practical knowledge to help them optimize care of their patients.

SYM-5

2024 ASCRS Foundation Meeting: Be the Change You Wish to See

Moderators: Susan M. MacDonald, MD, ABO; David F. Chang, MD, ABO

Join your colleagues and be part of the solution of addressing blindness domestically and worldwide. This discussion will include lessons learned, current needs and future opportunities.

SYM-8

Politics, The Election, Healthcare: What Lies Ahead for America

Moderator: Parag D. Parekh, MD

The government is impacting the practice of medicine and patient care more than ever, and with the upcoming 2024 election, now is the time to focus on the dynamic affecting and shaping political parties, key issues, and other trends.

SYM-6

Cataract Surgery & All the Subspecialities

Moderators: Zaina Al-Mohtaseb, MD, ABO; Cathleen M. McCabe, MD; Marjan Farid, MD, ABO

Co-existing ocular disease can pose unique challenges to cataract surgery. In this symposium we discuss cataract surgery in patients with oculoplastic disease, retinal disease, glaucoma (previous filtering surgery), neuro-ophthalmic disease, and corneal disease.

SYM-13

Vision Reimagined: Strategies for Refractive Surgery Re-Operations and Beyond

Moderators: Jennifer M. Loh, MD, ABO; William F. Wiley, MD, ABO

Delve into the complexities of refractive surgery reoperations with the 'Vision Reimagined', a symposium, dedicated to the intricacies of secondary surgery care.

SYM-16

Managing Corneal Refractive Complications

Moderators: Marjan Farid, MD, ABO; Cathleen M. McCabe, MD

This symposium will highlight corneal refractive complications and how to best manage these. Various types of case based complications will be presented and a panel of experts will share their insights. Cases will focus on what to do when things don't go as planned, how to talk to patients, preop planning, watch outs and medicolegal ramifications.

SYM-17

Navigating Real-World Obstacles to Digital Transformation in Your Practice

Moderator: John A. Hovanesian, MD, FACS, ABO

New technology can work wonders to improve clinical results and efficiency, but obstacles to progress can be caused by reluctant users, inadequate training, and security and legal issues. This symposium will unpack these issues and show how practices can successfully modernize with minimal disruption.

IC-001

The Wonderful World of Iris Prostheses: A Case-Based Compendium

Instructor: Michael E. Snyder, MD, ABO

Course will present several complex iris prosthesis cases, including insertion techniques for in-the-bag placement, ciliary sulcus placement, scleral suture fixation and repositioning devices using several complementary techniques. International acclaimed iris prothesis surgeons will show their tips and tricks.

IC-101

Best of the Cataract Coach

Instructor: Uday Devgan, MD, FACS

The Best of Cataract Coach course will feature 10 surgical videos with an interactive panel discussion and select audience questions. Cases will be challenges seen routinely, pearls for success in tough cases, and learning from complications.

IC-102

Optimizing Toric Outcomes

Instructor: Ronald Yeoh, FRCSEd, FRCOphth

Course will cover the science and practice of toric IOL implantation, when and how toric calculations should be done and using measured posterior corneal astigmatism. We will teach the efficient use of the updated Barrett Toric Calculator and we will go “live” with the online calculator.

IC-103

Beyond Collagen Cross Linking: Combined procedures and Complications

Instructor: Miltiadis Balidis, PhD, MD, FEBO

Leading experts in Keratoconus will present the advances in Collagen Cross Linking in Combination with 1.Topo or wavefront guided ablation to regularise corneal surface 2.Intracorneal Rings to normalise irregular astigmatism and refractive error 3.IOL implantation to correct the refractive element of keratoconus. 4.Complications of those procedures will be identified, dos and don`ts will be presented together with appropriate management.

IC-104

Tips and Tricks for Doing a Safe MSICS - The Aravind Way

Instructor: Geoffrey C. Tabin, MD

Course will provide an overview of Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery (MSICS) taught by internationally-renowned expert surgeons. Attendees will learn details of the basic steps and how to utilize the technique in advanced cases, anything from black cataracts to subluxated lenses with poor zonular support.

IC-105

2 decades of Corneal Cross-Linking: Current Indications, Applications, Outcomes and complications-management; The US, FDA-approved technique and evolving technology and techniques.

Instructors: Alexandros John Kanellopoulos, MD; A. John Kanellopoulos, MD, ABO

Didactic approach to the management of progressive cornea ectasia associated with keratoconus and refractive surgery.Several CXL treatment modalities will be presented, such as the single FDA approved technique in the US.

IC-106

High Volume Experience of Presbyopia Correcting Intra Ocular Lenses: Our Learnings

Instructor: Rohan Mehra, MBBS, MS

Course will include our learnings with Presbyopia Correcting IOL's and their real world applications for patients based on their requirements and occupation. Topics that will be covered: 1. Life begins at 33 cms - Providing full range of vision 2. Get Monofocal Patients closer to life 3. IOL Power Calculation - What is different in Presbyopia Management 4. MicroMonoVision - Let Binocularity handle it 5. IOL Centration - The Joker in the pack

IC-107

Best of the Best: 2024 Update in Advanced Refractive Cataract Surgery

Instructor: Barbara Kusa, MD

New IOLs and tecniques are making cataract surgery similar to refractive surgery.Surgeons must provide postop optimal visual quality, with plano correction at distance, good intermediate and near vision. No halos or glare This requires accurate customization of IOLs choice, accurate multiple biometry and adoption of Femto laser ,Zepto, miLoop, and IOLs: toric, EDOF, trifocal.

IC-108

Secondary IOL Implantation: What I Have Learned and My Current Technique

Instructor: George H. Beiko, BM BCh, FRCSC

Course will cover various techniques for secondary IOL placement in the presence of IOL exchange, poor capsule support, or aphakia. Using videos, it will include a step-by-step description of techniques and tips for optimal outcomes, and will review iris fixation of IOLs, bag-in-the-lens, scleral suture fixation, and intrascleral haptic fixation.

IC-109

Posterior capsular rupture and Beyond: A video based course

Instructor: Amar Agarwal, MS, FRCS, FRCOphth

Course will teach delegates the management of a broken posterior capsule and how one should perform vitrectomy. In this course, various techniques like the posterior assisted levitation technique (PAL) and others will be taught, including IOL Scaffold.

IC-110

Transitioning from LASIK to SMILE - Nuances to Optimise Outcomes with Small IncisionLenticule Extraction

Instructor: Aadithreya Varman, MS

When a surgeon transitions from LASIK to SMILE, there are some technical challenges that one needs to overcome.The IC will start with presenting data on SMILE from a high volume centre which will provide data to the audience for them to consider transitioning to SMILE.

IC-111

Phakic IOL an Overview

Instructor: D Ramamurthy, MD

Course will provide guidelines for proper case selection, different options in Phakic IOLs, step-by-step approach for surgical technique, complications & meticulous postoperative management to enable the attendee to incorporate Phakic IOLs with confidence in their practice.

IC-112

The Shift to Office-Based Cataract Surgery: Insights and Considerations from Multiple Surgeons with Varied Practice Profiles

Instructor: John W Josephson, MD, ABO

This course will explore the rise of office-based cataract surgery and highlight the motivations for the paradigm shift, safety and outcomes, and considerations for implementing a surgical suite in your practice. Each speaker represents a practice of a different size, style, and region.

IC-113

New Instruments and Devices in Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery

Instructor: Durval M. Carvalho Jr., PhD

Present and discuss new instruments and devices such as the new capsular segment suitable for 4 flanged fixation for subluxated cases; new forceps for scleral fixation; new Phaco tip for mature cataracts; new device for capsulotomy in white intumescent cataract, new horizontal micropunch for one-piece IOL fixation; artificial iris upgrade, trabecular meshwork treatment and others.

IC-114

Adopting Phakic IOLs to Correct High Myopia

Instructor: Dimitrii D. Dementiev, MD

Adding phakic IOL technology to the ophthalmic surgeon's portfolio. To focus on the innovative posterior chamber and iris fixated phakic IOLs to make their adoption successful. Clinical information on IOL selection plus management of intra- and long term complications.

IC-115

Path to Consistent Results with Phakic Intraocular Lenses

Instructor: Swapna Nair, FRCS

Course will familiarise surgeons with the procedure of whetting patients unsuitable for phakic IOLs on seeing warning signs during pre operative work up. It will provide guidance in dealing with complex situations where phakic IOLs are beneficial, using the right kind of intraoperative preparation and finally illustrate the tools required to manage complications that may arise in the course of the procedure.

IC-117

Dropfree Cataract Surgery: Take Control of Perioperative Care

Instructor: Neal H. Shorstein, MD, ABO

Course will cover the combination of intracameral antibiotic and subconjunctival triamcinolone acetonide injections as standalone prophylaxis for postop infection and inflammation. Faculty will show videos and provide step-by-step instructions on technique and dosing.

IC-118

Learning Phaco Chop - Pearls & Pitfalls (in 3D)

Instructors: David F. Chang, MD, ABO; Barry S. Seibel, MD, ABO

A stepwise game plan for learning phaco chop will be presented, emphasizing both pearls and common errors. Phacodynamic principles for selecting machine parameters and instrumentation for chopping will be reviewed. Strategies for brunescent nuclei and complicated cases will be covered.

IC-119

From Surface to Surgery: A Case-Based, Interactive & Hands-on Guide to Corneal Tomography and Topography in Anterior Segment Surgery

Instructor: Gaurav Prakash, MD, FRCS

Course will employ an interactive, case-based method with international faculty skilled in various tomography devices. We'll discuss routine & complex cases using corneal topography & tomography.

IC-120

Avoiding Dysphotopsia in Lens Based Presbyopia Treatment With non-Diffractive Technology

Instructor: Gerd U. Auffarth, MD, PhD

This course will introduce non-diffractive technology intraocular lenses in cataract and refractive surgery. An international panel will present the currently available non-diffractive IOLs based on different working principles and discuss their own experience.

IC-121

Pearl Jam: High-Impact, No-Nonsense Pearls for the Anterior Segment Surgeon

Instructor: Joshua C. Teichman, MD, MPH

This course will be comprised of expert speakers highlighting the most impactful pearls in a wide range of anterior segment conditions. It is our goal to provide the audience with a jam-packed session of high yield pearls that they may implement immediately.

IC-122

An Update on Lenticule-Based Refractive Surgery

Instructor: Mahipal S. Sachdev, MD

This course compares and contrasts between the various available lenticule extraction platforms. A brief comparison between available platforms will be discussed. The laser machine, the laser parameters, and the refractive outcomes of currently available platform, will be discussed by their early users.

IC-124

Pupilloplasty: Multiple methods to repair Iris Defects and achieve Maximum visual performance: complex Instructional Format for Advanced Surgeons

Instructors: Steven B. Siepser, MD, FACS; Zeba A. Syed, MD, ABO

Course will cover the present stretching, suturing, and repairing of formerly “untouchable” iris defects. Maneuvers to aid in the use of the iris as critical to focusing and stabilization of implantable devices will also be discussed. The instructional format will provide advanced surgeons with pearls while acting as a prerequisite to practical skills transfer sessions.

IC-125

Small Aperture Optics: Presbyopia to Higher Order Aberrations - Expanding Treatment Options

Instructor: Priya Narang, MD

The course will highlight the principle of small aperture optics and pinhole for optimizing the visual quality and depth of focus. The surgical procedure at the level of lens-iris plane that includes implanting a small aperture IOL’s and performing pinhole pupilloplasty along with its nuances will be discussed.

IC-126

Biometry Conundrums: Demystifying IOL power calculation in different scenarios

Instructor: Rushad C. Shroff, MD

This Instruction course shall use case examples to elucidate how to tackle common conundrums in biometry. Biometry calculation in cases of Keratoconus, post radial keratotomy cases, post refractive surgery cases and cases with corneal scars shall be demonstrated.

IC-127

Canaloplasty technique combined with channelography

Instructor: Norbert Koerber, FEBO

Course will describe the canaloplasty technique, surgical steps, devices used (iTrack Advance, OMNI), mechanisms of action and how it effectively lowers IOP. We will also describe combining this technique with fluorescein channelography, which is used to visualize the aqueous outflow and gives an idea about the function of the natural outflow pathway.

IC-128

Teaching residents cataract surgery 101

Instructor: John S Jarstad, MD, ABO

The course director serves as Residency Director at a large university program and has been a visiting professor at 25 international programs as has trained over 180 residents and fellows in cataract and refractive surgery. Pearls from 25 years as a teaching ophthalmologist will be shared along with a discussion including a panel of former and current residents and fellows.

IC-129

Therapeutic Laser Refractive Surgery, issues with Custom Ablation

Instructor: Aleksandar D Stojanovic, MD, PhD

The leading experts in therapeutic refractive surgery will present the advances in corneal topo/tomography/aberrometry and corneal structural analysis, for use in ablation planning with or without CXL. Limitations and pitfalls of various treatment types will be identified and dos and don`ts will be presented within interactive presentations and discussion of successful and failed cases.

IC-131

Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery for the Comprehensive Ophthalmologist: Exploring Various Microstents and Devices- Part A

Instructor: Nir Shoham-Hazon, MD

This video-based course will demonstrate step-by-step techniques using MIGS as a stand-alone procedure and in combination with phaco. Various MIGS devices will be presented in the didactic session and practiced in the skills transfer lab. (Separate registration is required for the skills lab). Part A

IC-201

Artificial Intelligence Automatic Machine Learning (AI-AutoML) in Ophthalmology: Pearls for the Anterior Segment Surgeon

Instructor: Alejandro Espaillat, MD, ABO

Course will illustrate how Artificial Intelligence (AI) revolutionizes ophthalmology. It will explore their applications in anterior segment surgery, including image analysis, diagnosis, and treatment planning, understand the use of AI algorithms in cataract surgery, and discuss challenges and future directions.

IC-202

Making Ophthalmology Sustainable: Reducing Your Overhead, OR Waste, and Carbon Footprint

Instructor: David J Palmer, MD, ABO

This course will offer practical tools to “green” your OR and practice. Colleagues with sustainability expertise will address waste in ophthalmic surgery, teach how to improve resource use and decrease costs, and describe how to effect policy change.

IC-203

Therapeutic and Refractive Approach to Keratoconus

Instructor: DR Chitra Ramamurthy, DO

Course will detail on all therapeutic and refractive approaches to Keratoconus. Course would highlight latest cxl protocols elaborately, different ablation patterns of Topoguided PRK with CXL, corneal regularisation & visual gains, significance of intacs, a complete picture, intricacies of PhakicIols in KC, DALK, its role play&the last frontier of cataract surgery in KC & a satisfied patient outcome in all rounds would be crisply elucidated.

IC-204

Small-Aperture IOL Technology: Applications from Traumatic Reconstruction to Refractive Surgery

Instructor: Grzegorz Labuz, PhD

This course includes lectures, videos, and panel discussions and will introduce a recently FDA-approved small-aperture IOL. An international panel will share experience from studies and interventional cases and discuss applications in routine and complex cataract surgery, as well as refractive lens exchange.

IC-205

Early Diagnosis and Management of Low-tension Glaucoma

Instructors: Hosam El Sheha, MD, PhD; Celso Tello, MD, FACS

Course will use literature data, case series presentation and interactive discussion to demonstrate novel diagnostic approach for early detection of low-tension glaucoma (LTG) in population at risk. It will also provide current and alternative treatment strategies to prevent potential LTG-induced blindness.

IC-206

An Eye on Women's Eye Health and Gender Equity: Reducing disparities in women's eye health by increasing leadership by women in ophthalmology

Instructor: Grace Sun, MD, ABO

This course will discuss the impact of sex and gender on eye health. Globally, women have higher rates of eye disease and risk of vision loss. The path towards eye health equity includes increasing the role of women in ophthalmology. This panel shares expertise in leadership, mentorship, and negotiation.

IC-207

Choose Your Own Adventures: Challenging Anterior Segment Cases

Instructor: David A. Crandall, MD, ABO

An interactive course reviewing a wide variety of complex anterior segment cases. Attendees are encouraged to bring questions and cases which can be discussed, with relevant videos from the extensive libraries of the instructors

IC-208

Introduction to Small-Incision Cataract Surgery for the Phaco Surgeon

Instructor: Avni Shah, MD, ABO

Course will provide an introduction to sutureless small-incision cataract surgery (SICS) for the phaco surgeon. Understanding how to perform this surgery competently is crucial when faced with challenging cases not safe for phaco, complications during phaco, or when involved with international ophthalmology.

IC-209

Phacoemulsification and Cataract Removal in Eyes with Preexisting Posterior Capsular Defects

Instructor: David M. Lubeck, MD, ABO

Course will provide a systematic approach to understanding the etiology, diagnosis, surgical planning and execution of cataract removal from eyes that have naturally or iatrogenically occurring posterior capsule defects. Video case presentations will demonstrate variations in phacoemulsification settings, use of intraoperative OCT, vitrectomy techniques and different IOL implantation strategies required to achieve surgical success in complex eyes

IC-210

Secondary IOLs: Different techniques

Instructor: Saumendranath Ghose, MS

Course will highlight multiple topics of Secondary IOLs. These will include different modifications of SFIOL techniques including Yamane technique, Iris claw lens and newer CM T-Flex IOL. This video assisted course will help attendee to learn different methods of secondary IOLs, proper selection of patients for different. techniques and how to incorporate them in clinical practice for better outcome.

IC-211

Cataract Surgery Crisis Management 101

Instructor: Abhay R. Vasavada, MS, FRCS

This course aims to identify complicated situations that surgeons may encounter during or after cataract surgery and provides pearls to effectively manage such crises as well as upgrade surgical skills. Management of posterior capsule rupture, challenging ocular environments and dissatisfied premium IOL patients will be discussed

IC-212

No Capsule, Now What to do with the IOL?

Instructor: Ahmed H. Assaf, MD, PhD, FRCSEd

This course uses real-life scenarios of implantation of posterior chamber IOL with no capsular support, and considers the availability of surgical tools in the operating room. The course will highlight different techniques for posterior chamber IOL implantation in the absence of posterior capsule.

IC-213

DALK: Basic Course

Instructor: Enrica Sarnicola, MD

This diagram- and video-based course will analyze how to perform DALK with different techniques: hydrodissection, layer-by-layer manual dissection, peeling off, needle big bubble, cannula big bubble, air-visco-bubble, and new technique to open the big bubble. The pros and cons of each technique, as well as complications and their management, will be discussed.

IC-214

Combatting Unconscious Gender Bias in Ophthalmology, Industry and Medicine - An Evidence Based and Practical Course

Instructor: Tanya Trinh, FRANZCO, MBBS

Course will empower participants to: 1. Understand and Recognize Unconscious Gender Bias in Ophthalmology, Industry and Medicine. 2. Appreciate the evidence base behind Unconscious Gender Bias 3. Understand that simple, evidence based and practical techniques are possible to tackle unconscious gender bias and improve gender equality 4. Make incremental and positive changes in their work and home environment in diversity and inclusion.

IC-215

Advanced Corneal Topography for Refractive Corneal and Refractive Lens Surgeons

Instructor: Ming X Wang, MD, PhD, ABO

Essential update on new topographic technologies for refractive corneal & lens surgeons. It reviews clinically central aspects of corneal topography & new topographic technology. Topics include principles, advances, & descriptions of new topography, wavefront aberrometry, & biometry instrumentations.

IC-216

Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery for the Comprehensive Ophthalmologist: Exploring Various Microstents and Devices- Part B

Instructors: Nir Shoham-Hazon, MD; Rahul T. Pandit, MD, ABO

This video-based course will demonstrate step-by-step techniques using MIGS as a stand-alone procedure and in combination with phaco. Various MIGS devices will be presented in the didactic session and practiced in the skills transfer lab. (Separate registration is required for the skills lab). Part B

IC-217

Endothelial Keratoplasty: Mastering DSEK/DMEK/PDEK/DSO and recent advances

Instructor: Soosan Jacob, MS, DNB, FRCS

Course will teach ultra thin endothelial keratoplasty including Nano Descemet-stripping EK (DSEK), DMEK, Pre-Descemet EK (PDEK) and Descemet stripping only (DSO). The graft preparation, injection and unrolling of the graft will all be taught .

IC-218

Customizing Cataract Surgery with Emerging Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery (FLACS) Techniques

Instructor: Kendall E. Donaldson, MD

Femtosecond technology is evolving to allow surgeons to innovate novel surgical strategies during cataract surgery. This course will use video presentations and panel discussions to outline the latest femtosecond options along with surgical video demonstrating how to leverage FLACS in cataract surgery.

IC-219

Management of Complications Encountered during Cataract Surgery

Instructor: Robert H. Osher, MD

This perennial course has been given for 4 decades. Dr. Osher reviews a broad spectrum of intraoperative complications that occur during cataract surgery. Edited videos are presented and the speaker analyzes warning signs, errors, and detail the surgical maneuvers necessary to achieve a successful outcome.

IC-221

The Subtle Art of Dealing with Unhappy Patients in your Practice

Instructor: Himanshu Mehta, MBBS, MS

Course will provide pearls for communicating and pacifying patients who are unhappy or unsatisfied with the treatment provided to them. Topics: 1. Role of Psychiatric Evaluation in Ophthalmology 2. Beware of a High Expectation chirpy patient 3. Perfecting the Patient Experience 4. Explaining the loop holes in Technology to your patient 5. Inculcating the practice of not being a YES Man in your clinic

IC-222

Enter the world of Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) in Developing Countries -A video-assisted advanced glaucoma surgical skill transfer

Instructor: Devendra Maheshwari, MD

MIGS has revolutionized the surgical management .MIGS have not only provided clinicians with options in surgical armamentarium with a favourable safety profile.This skill transfer course includes a set of video-based didactic lectures which will provide in-depth visual experience for a neophyte.

IC-223

Method to the Madness: Surgical decision making in complex MIGS cases

Instructor: Sahar Bedrood, MD, PhD, ABO

Course will present surgical cases, videos and scenarios in which complex patient scenarios are presented and with multiple surgical options. Faculty will explain their surgical decision making. The course will cover complex stand alone MIGS as well as cataract surgery combined with various minimally invasive glaucoma procedures.

IC-224

Vitrectomy for the Anterior Segment Surgeon

Instructors: Gregory SH Ogawa, MD; Lorenzo J. Cervantes, MD

This video-based course will address prevention, early recognition, damage control, and specific actions to achieve optimum outcomes in cataract surgery complicated by vitreous presentation from anterior pars plana approaches. Course serves as the pre-requisite for the ASCRS Anterior Vitrectomy skills labs (separate registration; additional fee for skills labs).

IC-225

IOL Power Club Course: Optimized IOL Power Selection

Instructor: Giacomo Savini, MD

This course will aim to improve the accuracy in calculating appropriate IOL power for your patients, even in the most complicated situations, as well as update you on the latest developments in ocular biometry equipment and formulas. The course will include presentations, discussions, and active debate.

IC-226

Deep Dive Into Improving Cataract Surgery Refractive Outcomes

Instructor: Seth M. Pantanelli, MD, MS, ABO

Biometry and IOL power calculation formulas continue to evolve. This course will start with an overview of IOL power calculation formula technology and performance. We will look at how biometers may make measurement errors, and how to compensate for them.

IC-227

DMEK in complex eyes and difficult circumstances: quit or conquer?

Instructor: Lamis Baydoun, MD, PhD, FEBO

The course will provide an overview of indications/outcomes in complex DMEK cases. Individual surgery preparation shall facilitate/increase DMEK success in those eyes. Limitations for DMEK will be depicted. Videos will cover known challenging cases.

IC-228

Premium IOLs in Imperfect Eyes

Instructors: Kavitha R. Sivaraman, MD, ABO; Michael E. Snyder, MD, ABO

Course will lay out a framework to assess whether patients with mild corneal pathology can benefit from toric or presbyopia-correcting IOLs. Course will cover: a) how to assess the effect of various corneal pathologies on biometry and visual outcomes, b) how to address actionable corneal pathologies to optimize results, and c) problems that can arise when premium IOLs are placed in eyes with incompatible corneal pathology.

IC-229

Cornea Lumps, Bumps and Bruises

Instructor: Sumitra S. Khandelwal, MD, ABO

Course will highlight corneal pathologies in a case based format with discussion of medical, procedural and surgical options. Topics include cornea recurrent erosions, dystrophies, nodules, and scars. Treatments discussed will include medical management, in office procedures such as superficial keratectomy, diamond burr, laser ablation and surgical procedures.

IC-230

MIGS Surgery--Pearls and Pitfalls

Instructor: Carlos Buznego, MD, ABO

Course will review the different approaches to MIGS surgery, assist in appropriate patient selection, stress best practice techniques, discuss post operative management and avoid complications.

IC-231

Mastering Complex Anterior Segment Surgery: Approach, Instrumentation, Ergonomics and Techniques

Instructor: Ike K. Ahmed, MD, FRCSC, ABO

Course will provide a detailed approach to complex anterior segment conditions including iris repairs, dislocated cataract & IOLs, small pupil, nanophthalmos, trauma, vitreous & capsular complications. Selection of appropriate instrumentation & devices, with focus on surgical ergonomics, hand positions, instrument grips, & intraocular maneuvers will be broken down step-by-step.

IC-232

Burning Debates in Refractive Surgery

Instructor: Raghav Malik, MD

This course steers through some topics in refractive surgery that are a point of debate between many surgeons. The apparent biomechanical superiority of lenticule based procedures will be debated. The use of trifocal/multifocal IOLs after a corneal refractive procedure will be contested against their use.

IC-301

LASIK, PRK, SMILE, ICL: Tips for the Beginner Refractive Surgeon

Instructor: Laura Palazzolo, MD, ABO

Course will highlight refractive surgery from the early planning stage to post-operative management. Designed for beginner surgeons in a case-based interactive fashion: 1. Case selection, topography interpretation, and holistic understanding of patient. 2. Navigating challenges in new centers, streamlining workflow, & surgical techniques. 3. Post-op care and complication management. 4. Refining outcomes using algorithms, graphs, and PDSA method.

IC-302

Mastering the Posterior Capsule: Thinking-out-of the Bag Paradigm Shift

Instructor: Lisa B. Arbisser, MD

Course will teach attendees the subtle art of safely applying their capsulorhexis skills to the posterior capsule in complicated and elective situations. At the conclusion of this course, they will be knowledgeable enough to implement hyaloid-sparing posterior capsulorhexis selectively or as a routine with various forms of optic capture.

IC-303

"I Wish I Wouldn't Have Done That" -- a Case Based, Crash-Course, on Surgical Mistakes and Blunders

Instructor: Jack Parker, MD, PhD

Course will showcase a series of perfectly reasonable, "seemed good at the time" surgical blunders, committed by a roster of some of the most esteemed cataract and anterior segment surgeons currently in practice. This course will be dedicated to the special advice of "what not to do," i.e. the painful, embarrassing lessons learned the hard way, which you will never see printed in any public journals.

IC-304

Save the Iris: how to manage iris tissue in all situations

Instructor: Matteo Forlini, MD

Course will show how to manage iris tissue in many different challenging scenarios. It is a video-based course focused on: - surgical principles of iris reconstruction (iridoplasty) - iris coloboma techniques - traumatic iridodialysis techniques - atonic and traumatic mydriasis treatment - unresponsive miosis management - complex iris repair with secondary IOL fixation - artificial iris prosthesis to treat aniridia and aphakia

IC-305

Middle Segment Surgery: A New Frontier for Anterior Segment Surgeons

Instructor: Cristos Ifantides, MD, MBA, ABO

Course will review the anatomy of the pars plana, describe the proper pre-operative studies (biometry, exam, lens choice, etc), and examine multiple clinical scenarios for a pars plana anterior vitreous approach to lens-based problems ("middle segment surgery").

IC-306

Advancing Flanged Intrascleral Haptic Fixation: Key Concepts, Barriers, and Refinements

Instructor: D. Brian Kim, MD

The course will stress the instruments required. The importance of selecting the appropriate three-piece lenses, the difference in haptic designs, and the distinctions in PMMA and PVDF haptics. Also, the discrepancies in needle sizes, their impact on surgical outcome, and the criteria for ideal flanges.

IC-307

Preoperative Massive Biofilm and MGD Management Boosts Refractive Cataract Adoption Over Traditional Lens Surgery

Instructor: Matteo Piovella, MD

Course will certify as precise IOL power detection is based on advanced multiple biometry exams and smooth cornea surface.The MAPRY clear oil protocol is based on three consecutive treatments. First applied is Blephex(LLC) to remove Demodex and biofilm.LipiFlow (J&J) replaces occlusions of the MG into the liquid state.

IC-308

How to Achieve Spectacle Independence With Presbyopia Correcting IOLs

Instructor: Ramin Khoramnia, MD

This course will introduce the technology of presbyopia correcting intraocular lenses in cataract and refractive surgery. An international panel will present the currently available presbyopia correcting IOLs based on different working principles (e.g. diffractive, refractive and pinhole IOLs) and discuss their own experience.

IC-309

Controversies in Simulation-Based Training in Ophthalmology

Instructor: Bonnie An Henderson, MD, ABO

Course will discuss current controversies surrounding simulation-based training in cataract surgery. Simulation-based training utilizes advanced VR technology to enable surgeons to practice techniques, perfect movements, and enhance decision-making skills.

IC-310

Ophthalmic Viscosurgical Devices (OVDs) in Cataract Surgery

Instructors: Steve A. Arshinoff, MD, FRCSC; Mélanie Hébert, MD, MSc

Course will consist of a slide and video presentation of OVD history, rheologic properties, classification, and varied utilization techniques for different surgical situations and OVD types, including soft shell variations. OVDs have changed.

IC-311

Rescuing abandoned/ aborted complicated cataract surgery eyes

Instructor: Gaurav Luthra, MS

Course will showcase expert management of complicated cataract surgery eyes that were abandoned/ aborted midway by the surgeon for lack of expertise or instrumentation

IC-312

Femtosecond Laser Assisted Corneal Surgery: How New Technologies Benefit Our Patients

Instructor: Guillermo Rocha, MD, FACS

Course will give the audience a general overview of the Femtosecond (FS) Laser technology in corneal applications including refractive, therapeutic lamellar surgery and corneal allogenic intrastromal segments. New cutting profiles, software updates of the laser platforms used by the presenters and refinements of surgical procedures will be discussed.

IC-313

All About Brown, Black, Red, and White Cataracts

Instructor: Sujatha Mohan, FRCS, FACS

Course will demonstrate the combination of technique and technology of cataract surgery in patients with extremely dense rock-hard cataracts. These lenses are hard to maneuver and typically occupy a larger volume, lens capsule is thin and fragile, zonules are weak.

IC-314

Solving the Problems of Complex Cataract Surgery (Interactive Video-Based Presentation)

Instructor: Jong-Suk Song, MD, PhD

Course will present interesting and challenging cataract surgery cases with short video clips. After a brief introduction to the case, the presenter asks step-by-step questions to inspire different strategies for exploring the best management plan.

IC-315

Stage it or combine it? Approaches to complex eyes with lens, corneal and/or retinal pathology

Instructor: Kourtney H. Houser, MD, ABO

This panel discussion/video course will include suggestions for management of cataract/IOL cases with combined iris, corneal and retinal pathology.

IC-316

Hitting The Mark With The Magic Bullet Of Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) - A Video-Based Deconstruction Along With A Holographic MIGS Simulative Training Module / Come Experience It In 4D With Augmented Reality & Real Time Surgical Films

Instructor: Prasanna V Ramesh, MS, DNB

This course provides a step-by-step video overview of comprehensive MIGS procedures, such as iStent, Gonioscopy-Assisted Transluminal Trabeculotomy, Endoscopic Cyclophotocoagulation, Bent Ab-interno Needle Goniectomy & Kahook Dual Blade, with a hands-on, novel 4D augmented reality holographic training system, which we have innovated.

IC-317

Management of Late Capsular Bag and IOL Comorbidities in Pseudophakia Situations

Instructor: Ashraf Armia Balamoun, MD, FRCS, MSc, FACS

This course will highlight different challenging conditions that could be happen post cataract operation. Showing different capsular bag situations that will endanger the patient visual acuity and how we will manage these comorbidities in the proper way.

IC-318

Understanding Topography and Corneal Aberrations

Instructor: Warren E. Hill, MD, FACS

The course will begin by reviewing the basics of topography. It will also demonstrate an easy-to-understand way to use a topographic axial curvature map, aberration profile, and the image simulation feature of most topographers to understand how various corneal abnormalities influence image contrast.

IC-319

The Growth of Office Based Surgery. The benefits of offering premium refractive surgery including RLE, ICL, and cataract surgery

Instructor: Robert F Melendez, MD, MBA, ABO

This course is designed to help refractive cataract surgeons interested in starting and maintaining an office based surgery (OBS) center while achieving reimbursements with private payers. We will review the major challenges of starting an office based surgery center including accreditation requirements as well as the safety profile data.

IC-320

IOL Exchange

Instructor: Nicole R. Fram, MD, ABO

Course will discuss the indications and methods of intraocular lens exchange. Tools-of-the-trade will be demonstrated. Various means of IOL fixation (including scleral and iris suturing) and glued IOL methods will be considered.

IC-321

Oooops moments in cataract surgery: Handling intraoperative surprises

Instructor: Shivani P. Pattnaik, MS

This video based IC will show different scenarios of intraoperative surprise like a leaking side port, anterior capsular puncture while creating incision, anterior capsular tear in hydrodissection, extension of anterior capsular tear to PC, accidental PC rupture in I/A,PC tear in phaco,IOL insertion, placement of toric IOL,intraoperative miosis.

IC-322

Symposium of Challenging Cases- Sponsored by BRASCRS (Brazilian Association of Cataract and Refractive Surgery)

Instructor: Gustavo V Baptista, MD, PhD

The purpose of this symposium is to further advance our knowledge about challenging cases, discussing in detail different strategies, techniques and results. After the presentations the audience will be able to implement or test insightful strategies or recognize non traditional behaviors. All cases will be presented in 5 minutes, followed by five minutes of discussion in English.

IC-324

The Complex World of Challenging Cases: Why it Bothers us & How best to Manage these

Instructor: Ashvin Agarwal, MD

The course will cover Lens, Bag, iris, IOL related complications and complexities that we as surgeons face in our practice. The attendees of this course will go back with a deep knowledge of how to tackle crucial procedures.

IC-325

Challenging Cataract Surgeries: Practical Solutions to Complex Problems

Instructor: Bekir S. Aslan, MD

This video course covers challenging cataract cases, including white mature, pseudoexfoliation, post-vitrectomy, high myopia and posterior polar cataracts. Challenges like corneal, small pupils, zonular weakness, and dialysis will also be addressed. Attendees will learn step-by-step problem-solving for more predictable and stable surgical results.

IC-327

Decoding Complex Capsular Dilemmas: Expert Approaches and Practical Precautions

Instructor: Tushya Om Parkash, MS

Video based course will uncover CCC complexities in various cataracts, use of flap motility sign and safe techniques for anterior capsular tears, congenital lens comorbities like PPC with & without pre-existing PCR, PHPV variations, Ectopia Lentis and spherophakia.

IC-328

Corneal Perforation; Tips and Tricks

Instructor: Mohammad Soleimani, MD

Course will cover optimal detection and practice management of corneal perforation and descemetoceles, which are ophthalmic emergencies. Corneal patch grafts, AMT or gluing can be used as temporary or permanent treatments.

IC-329

Intrascleral fixation 101: Yamane technique and beyond

Instructor: Surendra Basti, MD, ABO

Course will provide a stepwise approach to perform intrascleral fixation(ISF) of intra ocular lens(IOL) with the Yamane technique as well as using 6-0 Prolene for ISF of subluxed in-the-bag IOLs, Mayugin CTRs and for iris repair.

IC-330

Eye and Contact Lens Association Symposium: Optimizing IOL Power Calculations in Challenging Cases

Instructors: Christina R. Prescott, MD, PhD, ABO; Deepinder K. Dhaliwal, MD

Achieving optimal refractive results after cataract surgery is challenging in cases with compromised corneas or after prior corneal or refractive procedures. This instruction course will highlight IOL power calculations, optimization of refractive results and special considerations.

IC-001

The Wonderful World of Iris Prostheses: A Case-Based Compendium

Instructor: Michael E. Snyder, MD, ABO

Course will present several complex iris prosthesis cases, including insertion techniques for in-the-bag placement, ciliary sulcus placement, scleral suture fixation and repositioning devices using several complementary techniques. International acclaimed iris prothesis surgeons will show their tips and tricks.

IC-101

Best of the Cataract Coach

Instructor: Uday Devgan, MD, FACS

The Best of Cataract Coach course will feature 10 surgical videos with an interactive panel discussion and select audience questions. Cases will be challenges seen routinely, pearls for success in tough cases, and learning from complications.

IC-104

Tips and Tricks for Doing a Safe MSICS - The Aravind Way

Instructor: Geoffrey C. Tabin, MD

Course will provide an overview of Manual Small Incision Cataract Surgery (MSICS) taught by internationally-renowned expert surgeons. Attendees will learn details of the basic steps and how to utilize the technique in advanced cases, anything from black cataracts to subluxated lenses with poor zonular support.

IC-107

Best of the Best: 2024 Update in Advanced Refractive Cataract Surgery

Instructor: Barbara Kusa, MD

New IOLs and tecniques are making cataract surgery similar to refractive surgery.Surgeons must provide postop optimal visual quality, with plano correction at distance, good intermediate and near vision. No halos or glare This requires accurate customization of IOLs choice, accurate multiple biometry and adoption of Femto laser ,Zepto, miLoop, and IOLs: toric, EDOF, trifocal.

IC-108

Secondary IOL Implantation: What I Have Learned and My Current Technique

Instructor: George H. Beiko, BM BCh, FRCSC

Course will cover various techniques for secondary IOL placement in the presence of IOL exchange, poor capsule support, or aphakia. Using videos, it will include a step-by-step description of techniques and tips for optimal outcomes, and will review iris fixation of IOLs, bag-in-the-lens, scleral suture fixation, and intrascleral haptic fixation.

IC-109

Posterior capsular rupture and Beyond: A video based course

Instructor: Amar Agarwal, MS, FRCS, FRCOphth

Course will teach delegates the management of a broken posterior capsule and how one should perform vitrectomy. In this course, various techniques like the posterior assisted levitation technique (PAL) and others will be taught, including IOL Scaffold.

IC-112

The Shift to Office-Based Cataract Surgery: Insights and Considerations from Multiple Surgeons with Varied Practice Profiles

Instructor: John W Josephson, MD, ABO

This course will explore the rise of office-based cataract surgery and highlight the motivations for the paradigm shift, safety and outcomes, and considerations for implementing a surgical suite in your practice. Each speaker represents a practice of a different size, style, and region.

IC-113

New Instruments and Devices in Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery

Instructor: Durval M. Carvalho Jr., PhD

Present and discuss new instruments and devices such as the new capsular segment suitable for 4 flanged fixation for subluxated cases; new forceps for scleral fixation; new Phaco tip for mature cataracts; new device for capsulotomy in white intumescent cataract, new horizontal micropunch for one-piece IOL fixation; artificial iris upgrade, trabecular meshwork treatment and others.

IC-117

Dropfree Cataract Surgery: Take Control of Perioperative Care

Instructor: Neal H. Shorstein, MD, ABO

Course will cover the combination of intracameral antibiotic and subconjunctival triamcinolone acetonide injections as standalone prophylaxis for postop infection and inflammation. Faculty will show videos and provide step-by-step instructions on technique and dosing.

IC-118

Learning Phaco Chop - Pearls & Pitfalls (in 3D)

Instructors: David F. Chang, MD, ABO; Barry S. Seibel, MD, ABO

A stepwise game plan for learning phaco chop will be presented, emphasizing both pearls and common errors. Phacodynamic principles for selecting machine parameters and instrumentation for chopping will be reviewed. Strategies for brunescent nuclei and complicated cases will be covered.

IC-121

Pearl Jam: High-Impact, No-Nonsense Pearls for the Anterior Segment Surgeon

Instructor: Joshua C. Teichman, MD, MPH

This course will be comprised of expert speakers highlighting the most impactful pearls in a wide range of anterior segment conditions. It is our goal to provide the audience with a jam-packed session of high yield pearls that they may implement immediately.

IC-126

Biometry Conundrums: Demystifying IOL power calculation in different scenarios

Instructor: Rushad C. Shroff, MD

This Instruction course shall use case examples to elucidate how to tackle common conundrums in biometry. Biometry calculation in cases of Keratoconus, post radial keratotomy cases, post refractive surgery cases and cases with corneal scars shall be demonstrated.

IC-128

Teaching residents cataract surgery 101

Instructor: John S Jarstad, MD, ABO

The course director serves as Residency Director at a large university program and has been a visiting professor at 25 international programs as has trained over 180 residents and fellows in cataract and refractive surgery. Pearls from 25 years as a teaching ophthalmologist will be shared along with a discussion including a panel of former and current residents and fellows.

IC-201

Artificial Intelligence Automatic Machine Learning (AI-AutoML) in Ophthalmology: Pearls for the Anterior Segment Surgeon

Instructor: Alejandro Espaillat, MD, ABO

Course will illustrate how Artificial Intelligence (AI) revolutionizes ophthalmology. It will explore their applications in anterior segment surgery, including image analysis, diagnosis, and treatment planning, understand the use of AI algorithms in cataract surgery, and discuss challenges and future directions.

IC-204

Small-Aperture IOL Technology: Applications from Traumatic Reconstruction to Refractive Surgery

Instructor: Grzegorz Labuz, PhD

This course includes lectures, videos, and panel discussions and will introduce a recently FDA-approved small-aperture IOL. An international panel will share experience from studies and interventional cases and discuss applications in routine and complex cataract surgery, as well as refractive lens exchange.

IC-207

Choose Your Own Adventures: Challenging Anterior Segment Cases

Instructor: David A. Crandall, MD, ABO

An interactive course reviewing a wide variety of complex anterior segment cases. Attendees are encouraged to bring questions and cases which can be discussed, with relevant videos from the extensive libraries of the instructors

IC-208

Introduction to Small-Incision Cataract Surgery for the Phaco Surgeon

Instructor: Avni Shah, MD, ABO

Course will provide an introduction to sutureless small-incision cataract surgery (SICS) for the phaco surgeon. Understanding how to perform this surgery competently is crucial when faced with challenging cases not safe for phaco, complications during phaco, or when involved with international ophthalmology.

IC-209

Phacoemulsification and Cataract Removal in Eyes with Preexisting Posterior Capsular Defects

Instructor: David M. Lubeck, MD, ABO

Course will provide a systematic approach to understanding the etiology, diagnosis, surgical planning and execution of cataract removal from eyes that have naturally or iatrogenically occurring posterior capsule defects. Video case presentations will demonstrate variations in phacoemulsification settings, use of intraoperative OCT, vitrectomy techniques and different IOL implantation strategies required to achieve surgical success in complex eyes

IC-210

Secondary IOLs: Different techniques

Instructor: Saumendranath Ghose, MS

Course will highlight multiple topics of Secondary IOLs. These will include different modifications of SFIOL techniques including Yamane technique, Iris claw lens and newer CM T-Flex IOL. This video assisted course will help attendee to learn different methods of secondary IOLs, proper selection of patients for different. techniques and how to incorporate them in clinical practice for better outcome.

IC-211

Cataract Surgery Crisis Management 101

Instructor: Abhay R. Vasavada, MS, FRCS

This course aims to identify complicated situations that surgeons may encounter during or after cataract surgery and provides pearls to effectively manage such crises as well as upgrade surgical skills. Management of posterior capsule rupture, challenging ocular environments and dissatisfied premium IOL patients will be discussed

IC-212

No Capsule, Now What to do with the IOL?

Instructor: Ahmed H. Assaf, MD, PhD, FRCSEd

This course uses real-life scenarios of implantation of posterior chamber IOL with no capsular support, and considers the availability of surgical tools in the operating room. The course will highlight different techniques for posterior chamber IOL implantation in the absence of posterior capsule.

IC-218

Customizing Cataract Surgery with Emerging Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery (FLACS) Techniques

Instructor: Kendall E. Donaldson, MD

Femtosecond technology is evolving to allow surgeons to innovate novel surgical strategies during cataract surgery. This course will use video presentations and panel discussions to outline the latest femtosecond options along with surgical video demonstrating how to leverage FLACS in cataract surgery.

IC-219

Management of Complications Encountered during Cataract Surgery

Instructor: Robert H. Osher, MD

This perennial course has been given for 4 decades. Dr. Osher reviews a broad spectrum of intraoperative complications that occur during cataract surgery. Edited videos are presented and the speaker analyzes warning signs, errors, and detail the surgical maneuvers necessary to achieve a successful outcome.

IC-224

Vitrectomy for the Anterior Segment Surgeon

Instructors: Gregory SH Ogawa, MD; Lorenzo J. Cervantes, MD

This video-based course will address prevention, early recognition, damage control, and specific actions to achieve optimum outcomes in cataract surgery complicated by vitreous presentation from anterior pars plana approaches. Course serves as the pre-requisite for the ASCRS Anterior Vitrectomy skills labs (separate registration; additional fee for skills labs).

IC-225

IOL Power Club Course: Optimized IOL Power Selection

Instructor: Giacomo Savini, MD

This course will aim to improve the accuracy in calculating appropriate IOL power for your patients, even in the most complicated situations, as well as update you on the latest developments in ocular biometry equipment and formulas. The course will include presentations, discussions, and active debate.

IC-226

Deep Dive Into Improving Cataract Surgery Refractive Outcomes

Instructor: Seth M. Pantanelli, MD, MS, ABO

Biometry and IOL power calculation formulas continue to evolve. This course will start with an overview of IOL power calculation formula technology and performance. We will look at how biometers may make measurement errors, and how to compensate for them.

IC-228

Premium IOLs in Imperfect Eyes

Instructors: Kavitha R. Sivaraman, MD, ABO; Michael E. Snyder, MD, ABO

Course will lay out a framework to assess whether patients with mild corneal pathology can benefit from toric or presbyopia-correcting IOLs. Course will cover: a) how to assess the effect of various corneal pathologies on biometry and visual outcomes, b) how to address actionable corneal pathologies to optimize results, and c) problems that can arise when premium IOLs are placed in eyes with incompatible corneal pathology.

IC-231

Mastering Complex Anterior Segment Surgery: Approach, Instrumentation, Ergonomics and Techniques

Instructor: Ike K. Ahmed, MD, FRCSC, ABO

Course will provide a detailed approach to complex anterior segment conditions including iris repairs, dislocated cataract & IOLs, small pupil, nanophthalmos, trauma, vitreous & capsular complications. Selection of appropriate instrumentation & devices, with focus on surgical ergonomics, hand positions, instrument grips, & intraocular maneuvers will be broken down step-by-step.

IC-302

Mastering the Posterior Capsule: Thinking-out-of the Bag Paradigm Shift

Instructor: Lisa B. Arbisser, MD

Course will teach attendees the subtle art of safely applying their capsulorhexis skills to the posterior capsule in complicated and elective situations. At the conclusion of this course, they will be knowledgeable enough to implement hyaloid-sparing posterior capsulorhexis selectively or as a routine with various forms of optic capture.

IC-303

"I Wish I Wouldn't Have Done That" -- a Case Based, Crash-Course, on Surgical Mistakes and Blunders

Instructor: Jack Parker, MD, PhD

Course will showcase a series of perfectly reasonable, "seemed good at the time" surgical blunders, committed by a roster of some of the most esteemed cataract and anterior segment surgeons currently in practice. This course will be dedicated to the special advice of "what not to do," i.e. the painful, embarrassing lessons learned the hard way, which you will never see printed in any public journals.

IC-304

Save the Iris: how to manage iris tissue in all situations

Instructor: Matteo Forlini, MD

Course will show how to manage iris tissue in many different challenging scenarios. It is a video-based course focused on: - surgical principles of iris reconstruction (iridoplasty) - iris coloboma techniques - traumatic iridodialysis techniques - atonic and traumatic mydriasis treatment - unresponsive miosis management - complex iris repair with secondary IOL fixation - artificial iris prosthesis to treat aniridia and aphakia

IC-305

Middle Segment Surgery: A New Frontier for Anterior Segment Surgeons

Instructor: Cristos Ifantides, MD, MBA, ABO

Course will review the anatomy of the pars plana, describe the proper pre-operative studies (biometry, exam, lens choice, etc), and examine multiple clinical scenarios for a pars plana anterior vitreous approach to lens-based problems ("middle segment surgery").

IC-306

Advancing Flanged Intrascleral Haptic Fixation: Key Concepts, Barriers, and Refinements

Instructor: D. Brian Kim, MD

The course will stress the instruments required. The importance of selecting the appropriate three-piece lenses, the difference in haptic designs, and the distinctions in PMMA and PVDF haptics. Also, the discrepancies in needle sizes, their impact on surgical outcome, and the criteria for ideal flanges.

IC-307

Preoperative Massive Biofilm and MGD Management Boosts Refractive Cataract Adoption Over Traditional Lens Surgery

Instructor: Matteo Piovella, MD

Course will certify as precise IOL power detection is based on advanced multiple biometry exams and smooth cornea surface.The MAPRY clear oil protocol is based on three consecutive treatments. First applied is Blephex(LLC) to remove Demodex and biofilm.LipiFlow (J&J) replaces occlusions of the MG into the liquid state.

IC-330

Eye and Contact Lens Association Symposium: Optimizing IOL Power Calculations in Challenging Cases

Instructors: Christina R. Prescott, MD, PhD, ABO; Deepinder K. Dhaliwal, MD

Achieving optimal refractive results after cataract surgery is challenging in cases with compromised corneas or after prior corneal or refractive procedures. This instruction course will highlight IOL power calculations, optimization of refractive results and special considerations.

IC-309

Controversies in Simulation-Based Training in Ophthalmology

Instructor: Bonnie An Henderson, MD, ABO

Course will discuss current controversies surrounding simulation-based training in cataract surgery. Simulation-based training utilizes advanced VR technology to enable surgeons to practice techniques, perfect movements, and enhance decision-making skills.

IC-310

Ophthalmic Viscosurgical Devices (OVDs) in Cataract Surgery

Instructors: Steve A. Arshinoff, MD, FRCSC; Mélanie Hébert, MD, MSc

Course will consist of a slide and video presentation of OVD history, rheologic properties, classification, and varied utilization techniques for different surgical situations and OVD types, including soft shell variations. OVDs have changed.

IC-311

Rescuing abandoned/ aborted complicated cataract surgery eyes

Instructor: Gaurav Luthra, MS

Course will showcase expert management of complicated cataract surgery eyes that were abandoned/ aborted midway by the surgeon for lack of expertise or instrumentation

IC-313

All About Brown, Black, Red, and White Cataracts

Instructor: Sujatha Mohan, FRCS, FACS

Course will demonstrate the combination of technique and technology of cataract surgery in patients with extremely dense rock-hard cataracts. These lenses are hard to maneuver and typically occupy a larger volume, lens capsule is thin and fragile, zonules are weak.

IC-314

Solving the Problems of Complex Cataract Surgery (Interactive Video-Based Presentation)

Instructor: Jong-Suk Song, MD, PhD

Course will present interesting and challenging cataract surgery cases with short video clips. After a brief introduction to the case, the presenter asks step-by-step questions to inspire different strategies for exploring the best management plan.

IC-315

Stage it or combine it? Approaches to complex eyes with lens, corneal and/or retinal pathology

Instructor: Kourtney H. Houser, MD, ABO

This panel discussion/video course will include suggestions for management of cataract/IOL cases with combined iris, corneal and retinal pathology.

IC-317

Management of Late Capsular Bag and IOL Comorbidities in Pseudophakia Situations

Instructor: Ashraf Armia Balamoun, MD, FRCS, MSc, FACS

This course will highlight different challenging conditions that could be happen post cataract operation. Showing different capsular bag situations that will endanger the patient visual acuity and how we will manage these comorbidities in the proper way.

IC-319

The Growth of Office Based Surgery. The benefits of offering premium refractive surgery including RLE, ICL, and cataract surgery

Instructor: Robert F Melendez, MD, MBA, ABO

This course is designed to help refractive cataract surgeons interested in starting and maintaining an office based surgery (OBS) center while achieving reimbursements with private payers. We will review the major challenges of starting an office based surgery center including accreditation requirements as well as the safety profile data.

IC-320

IOL Exchange

Instructor: Nicole R. Fram, MD, ABO

Course will discuss the indications and methods of intraocular lens exchange. Tools-of-the-trade will be demonstrated. Various means of IOL fixation (including scleral and iris suturing) and glued IOL methods will be considered.

IC-321

Oooops moments in cataract surgery: Handling intraoperative surprises

Instructor: Shivani P. Pattnaik, MS

This video based IC will show different scenarios of intraoperative surprise like a leaking side port, anterior capsular puncture while creating incision, anterior capsular tear in hydrodissection, extension of anterior capsular tear to PC, accidental PC rupture in I/A,PC tear in phaco,IOL insertion, placement of toric IOL,intraoperative miosis.

IC-322

Symposium of Challenging Cases- Sponsored by BRASCRS (Brazilian Association of Cataract and Refractive Surgery)

Instructor: Gustavo V Baptista, MD, PhD

The purpose of this symposium is to further advance our knowledge about challenging cases, discussing in detail different strategies, techniques and results. After the presentations the audience will be able to implement or test insightful strategies or recognize non traditional behaviors. All cases will be presented in 5 minutes, followed by five minutes of discussion in English.

IC-324

The Complex World of Challenging Cases: Why it Bothers us & How best to Manage these

Instructor: Ashvin Agarwal, MD

The course will cover Lens, Bag, iris, IOL related complications and complexities that we as surgeons face in our practice. The attendees of this course will go back with a deep knowledge of how to tackle crucial procedures.

IC-325

Challenging Cataract Surgeries: Practical Solutions to Complex Problems

Instructor: Bekir S. Aslan, MD

This video course covers challenging cataract cases, including white mature, pseudoexfoliation, post-vitrectomy, high myopia and posterior polar cataracts. Challenges like corneal, small pupils, zonular weakness, and dialysis will also be addressed. Attendees will learn step-by-step problem-solving for more predictable and stable surgical results.

IC-327

Decoding Complex Capsular Dilemmas: Expert Approaches and Practical Precautions

Instructor: Tushya Om Parkash, MS

Video based course will uncover CCC complexities in various cataracts, use of flap motility sign and safe techniques for anterior capsular tears, congenital lens comorbities like PPC with & without pre-existing PCR, PHPV variations, Ectopia Lentis and spherophakia.

IC-329

Intrascleral fixation 101: Yamane technique and beyond

Instructor: Surendra Basti, MD, ABO

Course will provide a stepwise approach to perform intrascleral fixation(ISF) of intra ocular lens(IOL) with the Yamane technique as well as using 6-0 Prolene for ISF of subluxed in-the-bag IOLs, Mayugin CTRs and for iris repair.

IC-103

Beyond Collagen Cross Linking: Combined procedures and Complications

Instructor: Miltiadis Balidis, PhD, MD, FEBO

Leading experts in Keratoconus will present the advances in Collagen Cross Linking in Combination with 1.Topo or wavefront guided ablation to regularise corneal surface 2.Intracorneal Rings to normalise irregular astigmatism and refractive error 3.IOL implantation to correct the refractive element of keratoconus. 4.Complications of those procedures will be identified, dos and don`ts will be presented together with appropriate management.

IC-105

2 decades of Corneal Cross-Linking: Current Indications, Applications, Outcomes and complications-management; The US, FDA-approved technique and evolving technology and techniques.

Instructors: Alexandros John Kanellopoulos, MD; A. John Kanellopoulos, MD, ABO

Didactic approach to the management of progressive cornea ectasia associated with keratoconus and refractive surgery.Several CXL treatment modalities will be presented, such as the single FDA approved technique in the US.

IC-217

Endothelial Keratoplasty: Mastering DSEK/DMEK/PDEK/DSO and recent advances

Instructor: Soosan Jacob, MS, DNB, FRCS

Course will teach ultra thin endothelial keratoplasty including Nano Descemet-stripping EK (DSEK), DMEK, Pre-Descemet EK (PDEK) and Descemet stripping only (DSO). The graft preparation, injection and unrolling of the graft will all be taught .

IC-119

From Surface to Surgery: A Case-Based, Interactive & Hands-on Guide to Corneal Tomography and Topography in Anterior Segment Surgery

Instructor: Gaurav Prakash, MD, FRCS

Course will employ an interactive, case-based method with international faculty skilled in various tomography devices. We'll discuss routine & complex cases using corneal topography & tomography.

IC-203

Therapeutic and Refractive Approach to Keratoconus

Instructor: DR Chitra Ramamurthy, DO

Course will detail on all therapeutic and refractive approaches to Keratoconus. Course would highlight latest cxl protocols elaborately, different ablation patterns of Topoguided PRK with CXL, corneal regularisation & visual gains, significance of intacs, a complete picture, intricacies of PhakicIols in KC, DALK, its role play&the last frontier of cataract surgery in KC & a satisfied patient outcome in all rounds would be crisply elucidated.

IC-213

DALK: Basic Course

Instructor: Enrica Sarnicola, MD

This diagram- and video-based course will analyze how to perform DALK with different techniques: hydrodissection, layer-by-layer manual dissection, peeling off, needle big bubble, cannula big bubble, air-visco-bubble, and new technique to open the big bubble. The pros and cons of each technique, as well as complications and their management, will be discussed.

IC-227

DMEK in complex eyes and difficult circumstances: quit or conquer?

Instructor: Lamis Baydoun, MD, PhD, FEBO

The course will provide an overview of indications/outcomes in complex DMEK cases. Individual surgery preparation shall facilitate/increase DMEK success in those eyes. Limitations for DMEK will be depicted. Videos will cover known challenging cases.

IC-229

Cornea Lumps, Bumps and Bruises

Instructor: Sumitra S. Khandelwal, MD, ABO

Course will highlight corneal pathologies in a case based format with discussion of medical, procedural and surgical options. Topics include cornea recurrent erosions, dystrophies, nodules, and scars. Treatments discussed will include medical management, in office procedures such as superficial keratectomy, diamond burr, laser ablation and surgical procedures.

IC-312

Femtosecond Laser Assisted Corneal Surgery: How New Technologies Benefit Our Patients

Instructor: Guillermo Rocha, MD, FACS

Course will give the audience a general overview of the Femtosecond (FS) Laser technology in corneal applications including refractive, therapeutic lamellar surgery and corneal allogenic intrastromal segments. New cutting profiles, software updates of the laser platforms used by the presenters and refinements of surgical procedures will be discussed.

IC-318

Understanding Topography and Corneal Aberrations

Instructor: Warren E. Hill, MD, FACS

The course will begin by reviewing the basics of topography. It will also demonstrate an easy-to-understand way to use a topographic axial curvature map, aberration profile, and the image simulation feature of most topographers to understand how various corneal abnormalities influence image contrast.

IC-328

Corneal Perforation; Tips and Tricks

Instructor: Mohammad Soleimani, MD

Course will cover optimal detection and practice management of corneal perforation and descemetoceles, which are ophthalmic emergencies. Corneal patch grafts, AMT or gluing can be used as temporary or permanent treatments.

IC-127

Canaloplasty technique combined with channelography

Instructor: Norbert Koerber, FEBO

Course will describe the canaloplasty technique, surgical steps, devices used (iTrack Advance, OMNI), mechanisms of action and how it effectively lowers IOP. We will also describe combining this technique with fluorescein channelography, which is used to visualize the aqueous outflow and gives an idea about the function of the natural outflow pathway.

IC-131

Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery for the Comprehensive Ophthalmologist: Exploring Various Microstents and Devices- Part A

Instructor: Nir Shoham-Hazon, MD

This video-based course will demonstrate step-by-step techniques using MIGS as a stand-alone procedure and in combination with phaco. Various MIGS devices will be presented in the didactic session and practiced in the skills transfer lab. (Separate registration is required for the skills lab). Part A

IC-205

Early Diagnosis and Management of Low-tension Glaucoma

Instructors: Hosam El Sheha, MD, PhD; Celso Tello, MD, FACS

Course will use literature data, case series presentation and interactive discussion to demonstrate novel diagnostic approach for early detection of low-tension glaucoma (LTG) in population at risk. It will also provide current and alternative treatment strategies to prevent potential LTG-induced blindness.

IC-216

Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery for the Comprehensive Ophthalmologist: Exploring Various Microstents and Devices- Part B

Instructors: Nir Shoham-Hazon, MD; Rahul T. Pandit, MD, ABO

This video-based course will demonstrate step-by-step techniques using MIGS as a stand-alone procedure and in combination with phaco. Various MIGS devices will be presented in the didactic session and practiced in the skills transfer lab. (Separate registration is required for the skills lab). Part B

IC-222

Enter the world of Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) in Developing Countries -A video-assisted advanced glaucoma surgical skill transfer

Instructor: Devendra Maheshwari, MD

MIGS has revolutionized the surgical management .MIGS have not only provided clinicians with options in surgical armamentarium with a favourable safety profile.This skill transfer course includes a set of video-based didactic lectures which will provide in-depth visual experience for a neophyte.

IC-223

Method to the Madness: Surgical decision making in complex MIGS cases

Instructor: Sahar Bedrood, MD, PhD, ABO

Course will present surgical cases, videos and scenarios in which complex patient scenarios are presented and with multiple surgical options. Faculty will explain their surgical decision making. The course will cover complex stand alone MIGS as well as cataract surgery combined with various minimally invasive glaucoma procedures.

IC-230

MIGS Surgery--Pearls and Pitfalls

Instructor: Carlos Buznego, MD, ABO

Course will review the different approaches to MIGS surgery, assist in appropriate patient selection, stress best practice techniques, discuss post operative management and avoid complications.

IC-316

Hitting The Mark With The Magic Bullet Of Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) - A Video-Based Deconstruction Along With A Holographic MIGS Simulative Training Module / Come Experience It In 4D With Augmented Reality & Real Time Surgical Films

Instructor: Prasanna V Ramesh, MS, DNB

This course provides a step-by-step video overview of comprehensive MIGS procedures, such as iStent, Gonioscopy-Assisted Transluminal Trabeculotomy, Endoscopic Cyclophotocoagulation, Bent Ab-interno Needle Goniectomy & Kahook Dual Blade, with a hands-on, novel 4D augmented reality holographic training system, which we have innovated.

IC-202

Making Ophthalmology Sustainable: Reducing Your Overhead, OR Waste, and Carbon Footprint

Instructor: David J Palmer, MD, ABO

This course will offer practical tools to “green” your OR and practice. Colleagues with sustainability expertise will address waste in ophthalmic surgery, teach how to improve resource use and decrease costs, and describe how to effect policy change.

IC-206

An Eye on Women's Eye Health and Gender Equity: Reducing disparities in women's eye health by increasing leadership by women in ophthalmology

Instructor: Grace Sun, MD, ABO

This course will discuss the impact of sex and gender on eye health. Globally, women have higher rates of eye disease and risk of vision loss. The path towards eye health equity includes increasing the role of women in ophthalmology. This panel shares expertise in leadership, mentorship, and negotiation.

IC-214

Combatting Unconscious Gender Bias in Ophthalmology, Industry and Medicine - An Evidence Based and Practical Course

Instructor: Tanya Trinh, FRANZCO, MBBS

Course will empower participants to: 1. Understand and Recognize Unconscious Gender Bias in Ophthalmology, Industry and Medicine. 2. Appreciate the evidence base behind Unconscious Gender Bias 3. Understand that simple, evidence based and practical techniques are possible to tackle unconscious gender bias and improve gender equality 4. Make incremental and positive changes in their work and home environment in diversity and inclusion.

IC-221

The Subtle Art of Dealing with Unhappy Patients in your Practice

Instructor: Himanshu Mehta, MBBS, MS

Course will provide pearls for communicating and pacifying patients who are unhappy or unsatisfied with the treatment provided to them. Topics: 1. Role of Psychiatric Evaluation in Ophthalmology 2. Beware of a High Expectation chirpy patient 3. Perfecting the Patient Experience 4. Explaining the loop holes in Technology to your patient 5. Inculcating the practice of not being a YES Man in your clinic

IC-110

Transitioning from LASIK to SMILE - Nuances to Optimise Outcomes with Small IncisionLenticule Extraction

Instructor: Aadithreya Varman, MS

When a surgeon transitions from LASIK to SMILE, there are some technical challenges that one needs to overcome.The IC will start with presenting data on SMILE from a high volume centre which will provide data to the audience for them to consider transitioning to SMILE.

IC-111

Phakic IOL an Overview

Instructor: D Ramamurthy, MD

Course will provide guidelines for proper case selection, different options in Phakic IOLs, step-by-step approach for surgical technique, complications & meticulous postoperative management to enable the attendee to incorporate Phakic IOLs with confidence in their practice.

IC-114

Adopting Phakic IOLs to Correct High Myopia

Instructor: Dimitrii D. Dementiev, MD

Adding phakic IOL technology to the ophthalmic surgeon's portfolio. To focus on the innovative posterior chamber and iris fixated phakic IOLs to make their adoption successful. Clinical information on IOL selection plus management of intra- and long term complications.

IC-115

Path to Consistent Results with Phakic Intraocular Lenses

Instructor: Swapna Nair, FRCS

Course will familiarise surgeons with the procedure of whetting patients unsuitable for phakic IOLs on seeing warning signs during pre operative work up. It will provide guidance in dealing with complex situations where phakic IOLs are beneficial, using the right kind of intraoperative preparation and finally illustrate the tools required to manage complications that may arise in the course of the procedure.

IC-122

An Update on Lenticule-Based Refractive Surgery

Instructor: Mahipal S. Sachdev, MD

This course compares and contrasts between the various available lenticule extraction platforms. A brief comparison between available platforms will be discussed. The laser machine, the laser parameters, and the refractive outcomes of currently available platform, will be discussed by their early users.

IC-129

Therapeutic Laser Refractive Surgery, issues with Custom Ablation

Instructor: Aleksandar D Stojanovic, MD, PhD

The leading experts in therapeutic refractive surgery will present the advances in corneal topo/tomography/aberrometry and corneal structural analysis, for use in ablation planning with or without CXL. Limitations and pitfalls of various treatment types will be identified and dos and don`ts will be presented within interactive presentations and discussion of successful and failed cases.

IC-215

Advanced Corneal Topography for Refractive Corneal and Refractive Lens Surgeons

Instructor: Ming X Wang, MD, PhD, ABO

Essential update on new topographic technologies for refractive corneal & lens surgeons. It reviews clinically central aspects of corneal topography & new topographic technology. Topics include principles, advances, & descriptions of new topography, wavefront aberrometry, & biometry instrumentations.

IC-232

Burning Debates in Refractive Surgery

Instructor: Raghav Malik, MD

This course steers through some topics in refractive surgery that are a point of debate between many surgeons. The apparent biomechanical superiority of lenticule based procedures will be debated. The use of trifocal/multifocal IOLs after a corneal refractive procedure will be contested against their use.

IC-301

LASIK, PRK, SMILE, ICL: Tips for the Beginner Refractive Surgeon

Instructor: Laura Palazzolo, MD, ABO

Course will highlight refractive surgery from the early planning stage to post-operative management. Designed for beginner surgeons in a case-based interactive fashion: 1. Case selection, topography interpretation, and holistic understanding of patient. 2. Navigating challenges in new centers, streamlining workflow, & surgical techniques. 3. Post-op care and complication management. 4. Refining outcomes using algorithms, graphs, and PDSA method.