SUNY Downstate Medical Center

Department of Ophthalmology
Presents
Current Concepts in
Ophthalmology 2016

January 8-9, 2016

HARRAHs Atlantic City, New Jersey

Douglas R . Lazzaro, M .D., F.A.C.S.

Departm ent Chair and Course Director
 Visiting Faculty
Michael J. Bartiss, O.D., M.D.
Founder, Family Eye Care of the Carolinas

Jurij R. Bilyk, M.D.

Professor of Ophthalmology
Thomas Jefferson University

Miguel N. Burnier Jr., M.D., Ph.D., FRCSC

The Thomas Hecht Family Chair in Ophthalmology
Professor Ophthalmology, Pathology, Oncology, Medicine
McGill University

Lucian V. Del Priore, M.D., Ph.D.

Pierre G. Jenkins Professor and Chair Professor of Ophthalmology
Medical University of South Carolina

Howard F. Fine, M.D.

NJ Retina

Dale K. Heuer, M.D.

Professor and Chairman of Ophthalmology
Medical College of Wisconsin
Byron L. Lam, M.D.
Professor of Ophthalmology
Robert Z. and Nancy J. Greene Chair in Ophthalmology
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
University of Miami School of Medicine

J. Bradley Randleman, M.D.

Professor of Ophthalmology
Director, Cornea, External Disease, and Refractive Surgery
Emory University School of Medicine

Stephen H. Tsang, M.D., Ph.D.

Lazlo Z. Bito Associate Professor of Ophthalmology
Pathology and Cell Biology
Columbia University Medical Center

Elmer Tu, M.D.

Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology
Director, Cornea Service
The University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago

Eberhart Zrenner M.D.

Prof. Dr. med. Dr.h.c.mult., CIN Senior Professor of Ophthalmology
Distinguished Professor of Centre for Ophthalmology Institute for
Ophthalmic Research
University of Tuebingen, Germany
 SUNY Faculty
John Danias, M.D., Ph.D.
Vice Chair Research
Director, Glaucoma Service
Professor, Ophthalmology and Cell Biology

James Deutsch, M.D.

Director, Pediatric Ophthalmology
Assistant Professor

Valerie I. Elmalem, M.D.

Director, Neuro-Ophthalmology
Assistant Professor

Stephen Kaufman, M.D., Ph.D.

Director, Cornea and Refractive Surgery
Professor and Vice Chairman, Ophthalmology

Douglas R. Lazzaro, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Professor and Chairman, Ophthalmology
The Richard C. Troutman, M.D. Distinguished Chair in Ophthalmology and
Ophthalmic Microsurgery

Lois McNally, M.D.

Residency Program Director
Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology

Roman Shinder, M.D.

Director, Oculoplastics Service
Associate Professor, Clinical Ophthalmology

Eric Shrier, D.O.

Director, Retina Service
Associate Professor, Clinical Ophthalmology

TARGET AUDIENCE
This program is designed for ophthalmologists, optometrists, ophthalmology residents and allied
health professional.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The need for this conference was determined from examining the topics published in the recent
scientific literature. Participants in the course will be exposed to the most current concepts and
practical tips for clinical practice in the following areas of Cataract, Cornea, Glaucoma, Neuro-
Ophthalmology, Pediatric Ophthalmology and Retinal Disease.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
As a result of attending the conference, participants will:

Be better able to understand adult diplopia.

Be aware of causes of neuro-ophthalmic emergencies.
Recognize the causes of decreased vision after cataract surgery.
Be able to understand the latest techniques in cataract surgery.
Review the risks of vision loss in glaucoma.
List the proper selection of an IOL for a particular patient.
Recognize the abnormal optic nerve OCT in glaucoma and neuro-ophthalmic disease.
Learn the current ophthalmic prostheses available for blind patients.
Be better able to diagnose and manage diabetic retinopathy.
Be able to better manage oculoplastic conditions.

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
The State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Medical Center is accredited by the
Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education
for physicians.

SUNY Downstate Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 12.75 AMA PRA
Category 1 Credits. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of
their participation in the activity.

DISCLOSURE
SUNY Downstate Medical Center Office of CME (OCME) and its affiliates are committed to
providing educational activities that are objective, balanced and as free of bias as possible. The
OCME has established policies that will identify and resolve all conflicts of interest prior to this
educational activity. All participating faculty are expected to disclose to the audience, verbally or
in writing, any commercial relationships that might be perceived as a real or apparent conflict of
interest related to the content of their presentations, and unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs
and devices. Detailed disclosures will be made verbally and/or in writing during the program.

SPECIAL NEEDS
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, SUNY Downstate Medical Center seeks to
make this conference accessible to all. If you have a disability which might require special
accommodations, please contact Beatrice Pierre-Francoeur 718-245-5460.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, JANUARY 8, 2016
 OCULAR PATHOLOGY REVIEW
7:30 AM-12:00 PM
Drs. Burnier and McNally
AVALON 1-9
12:00 PM - 1:15 PM LUNCH

WATERFRONT MEETING ROOM AVALON 1-9

1:15 PM WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION
Dr. Douglas R. Lazzaro
Course Director

GLAUCOMA/NEURO-OPHTHALMOLOGY/RETINA SUBSECTIONS
1:15 PM - 1:30 PM Neuro-Ophthalmic Emergencies
Dr. Byron L. Lam

1:30 PM - 2:00 PM Artificial Retinal Implant- Retina Keynote Lecture

Dr. Eberhart Zrenner

2:00 PM - 2:15 PM Clinical Disc Examination Revisited

Dr. Dale K. Heuer

2:15 PM - 2:35 PM Stem Cells for Retinal Diseases?

Dr. Stephen H. Tsang

2:35 PM - 2:50 PM Transforming Skin Cells into RPE for Transplantation

Dr. Lucian V. Del Priore

2:50 PM - 3:05 PM OCT in Neuro-Ophthalmic Disease

Dr. Byron L. Lam

3:05 PM - 3:15 PM Diabetic Retinopathy Management Pearls

Dr. Howard F. Fine

3:15 PM 3:25 PM Downstates Prosthesis Project

Dr. John Danias

3:25 PM - 4:10 PM COFFEE BREAK

4:10 PM - 4:25 PM Risk Factors for Glaucoma Progression

Dr. Dale K. Heuer

4:25 PM - 4:40 PM Why Cataract Surgery Pts are Unhappy Even With a
Normal OCT
Dr. Lucian V. Del Priore

4:40 PM - 4:55 PM How to Recognize and Treat Severe IIH

Dr. Byron L. Lam

4:55 PM - 5:05 PM ARMD Update

 Dr. Howard F. Fine

5:05 PM - 5:15 PM Anti-VegF Treatment Paradigm

Dr. Lucian V. Del Priore

5:15 PM - 5:40 PM Resident Presentations/Ask the Experts/Panel Questions

and Answers
M oderators: Drs. John Danias, Valerie Elmalem, Eric Shrier

SATURDAY, JANUARY 9, 2016

WATERFRONT MEETING ROOM AVALON 1-9
8:30 AM REGISTRATION AND BUFFET BREAKFAST-ROOM TBD

8:55 AM WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION

Dr. Douglas R. Lazzaro
Course Director

ANTERIOR SEGMENT SUBSECTION

9:00 AM - 9:15 AM Infectious Keratitis 1
Dr. Elmer Tu

9:15 AM - 9:40 AM Cataract Keynote Lecture

Dr. J. Bradley Randleman

9:40 AM - 9:50 AM DMEK Pearls

Dr. Stephen Kaufman

9:50 AM - 10:05 AM Infectious Keratitis 2

Dr. Elmer Tu

10:05 AM - 10:20 AM Refractive Surgery Complications

Dr. J. Bradley Randleman

10:40 AM - 11:15 AM Coffee Break

11:15 AM - 11:30 AM Ocular Surface Lesions

Dr. Douglas R. Lazzaro

11:30 AM - 11:45 AM Interesting Cases

Dr. Elmer Tu

11:45 AM - 12:00 PM Resident Presentations/Ask the Experts/Panel Questions

and Answers
M oderator: Dr. Douglas Lazzaro

12:00 PM - 1:15 PM LUNCH

PEDS/ PLASTICS SUBSECTIONS

1:15 PM - 1:30 PM Dangerous Ptosis
Dr. Jurij R. Bilyk

1:30 PM - 1:45 PM Office Management of Adult Diplopia 1

Dr. Michael Bartiss
1:45 PM - 2:00 PM Managing Thyroid Eye Disease
Dr. Roman Shinder

2:00 PM - 2:15 PM An Update on Biologics in Orbital and Adnexal Disease

Dr. Jurij R. Bilyk

2:15 PM - 2:30 PM Recognizing Eyelid Malignancy

Dr. Valerie Elmalem

2:30 PM - 2:45 PM Office Management of Adult Diplopia 2

Dr. Michael Bartiss

2:45 PM - 3:00 PM Acute Management of Orbital Hemorrhage and Traumatic

Optic Neuropathy
Dr. Jurij R. Bilyk

3:15 PM - 3:30 PM Adult Strabismus

Dr. Michael Bartiss

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM Resident Presentations/Ask the Experts/ Panel Questions

and Answers
M oderators: Drs. James Deutsch/ Roman Shinder

4:00 PM Closing
Dr. Douglas R. Lazzaro
 Harrahs ATLANTIC CITY
777 Harrahs Boulevard,
Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401
Phone: 609-441-5000

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
A limited block of rooms has been reserved for registrants. The special discounted
rates are:
Thursday $89.00
Friday $149.00
Saturday $149.00
All special rates listed are based on double occupancy plus applicable Atlantic City
room tax. THIS RATE IS ONLY EFFECTIVE UNTIL 12/10/2015 SO BOOK
EARLY.
FOR HOTEL RESERVATIONS:
CALL HARRAHs at (609) 441-5000 and mention: SUNY DOWNSTATE
MEETING
There are a limited number of discounted rooms reserved. Please make your
reservations in advance.
PLEASE NOTE: Check-in time is 4:00 PM and check-out time is 12:00 noon.
CANCELLATION POLICY--Cancellation is 72 hours prior to arrival.
HOTEL PARKING
A state parking surcharge of $5.00 per car is valid per stay for the self-park garage
and $10.00 per stay for valet parking.
 MAPS AND INFORMATION

A MOST EXCITING ATLANTIC CITY RESORT @ HARRAHS

Getting to HARRAHS is a snap no matter where you're coming from. It's a popular
destination, so either choose from public transportation or drive into town!

DRIVING DIRECTIONS:
From Philadelphia and West:
Exit Pennsylvania Turnpike at Valley Forge Exit 24, onto Schuylkill Expressway (Rt.
76) through Philadelphia to the Walt Whitman Bridge, N/S Freeway to the Atlantic City
Expressway and follow directly to signs for HARRAHS.

From New York and North:

Major interstate highways connect with the Garden State Parkway South to Exit 38
Atlantic City Expressway follow directly south towards Atlantic City and follow signs to
HARRAHS.

From Baltimore/Washington, D.C. and South:

Take 1-95 to the Walt Whitman Bridge (Philadelphia). N/S Freeway to the Atlantic City
Expressway and follow direct to Atlantic City. From Norfolk area, follow Routes 13 and
9 to Cape May-Lewes Ferry, the Garden State Parkway North to the Atlantic City
Expressway, follow directly south towards Atlantic City and follow signs to
HARRAHS.

AIRPORT CONNECTIONS:
Atlantic City Airport (Pomona) - 20 minutes
Philadelphia International Airport - 1 hour
Newark Airport - 2 hours
John F. Kennedy International Airport - 3 hours
Washington, D. C. Airport - 4 hours
DISTANCE FROM:
Philadelphia, PA 55 miles
Washington, D.C. 173 miles
Boston, MA 328 miles
Pittsburgh, PA 354 miles

TRAIN:
NJ Transit Rail runs through all local stops between the Atlantic City Rail
Station and Philadelphia's 30th Street Station, connecting to Amtrak's
Northeast corridor line.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Amtrak - (800) 872-7245 or www.amtrak.com

Atlantic Limousine, Inc. - (800) 348-3484

NJ Transit - www.njtransit.com

Royal Airport Shuttle - (609) 748-9777

Royal Coach Transportation - (609) 748-7878

 HARRAHS THINGS TO DO
Shopping

HARRAHs is located just minutes off the Atlantic City

Expressway and is easily accessible by public transportation
as well.

Entertainment

Enjoy X Bar and Edens Lounge or just take a break at one of

the many shows performed at the HARRAHs

Dining

Enjoy casual or elegant dining at HARRAHs at

Martoranos, Oshi, Dos Caminos, and The Steakhouse.
VIKING cooking classes available.

Gaming

Exceptional casino space at HARRAHs Atlantic City with

everything from high limit slots to your favorite classic table
games and the friendliest yet professional atmosphere at
Harrahs.

Health Spa

Visit HARRAHs full-service Spa and Fitness Center.

Rejuvenate yourself with a Swedish massage offered by a
professionally trained therapist or take advantage of
HARRAH Fitness Center, fully equipped with cardio machines
and weight training devices to suit your needs.
CURRENT CONCEPTS IN OPHTHALMOLOGY 2016
January 8-9, 2016
HARRAHS Atlantic City, New Jersey
REGISTRATION FORM
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Please make check or money order payable to: SUNY Downstate
Ophthalmologists $389.00
Early registration before 11/1/15 $339.00
Residents and Fellows Jan 8-9 Free of Charge
Pathology Review 30.00

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CME Certificate Fee $20.00

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 REGISTER TODAY!

Earn Up To 12.75 CME Category 1 Credits

All course registration fees include the following:

Admission to all course subsections on Friday,

January 8th and Saturday, January 9th, 2016

Light lunch Friday, January 8th, 2016

Breakfast and Lunch on Saturday, January 9th,

2016

Pathology Review January 8, 2016 Additional fee

of 30.00

REGISTER and PAY ONLINE:

www.eyecurrentconcepts.org
Or Mail Registration and Payment to:

Kings County Hospital Center

Department of Ophthalmology
Room E8W47
451 Clarkson Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11203

For Further Information-Please Call

Beatrice Pierre-Francoeur 718-245-5460
Rev. 5/8/15