2021 Meeting Abstracts

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Deadline to submit is June 4th.
Lectures typically are 15 minutes each -- 7 minutes for the talk and 7 minutes for discussion.

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Named Lectures

Special OMIC Presentation

OMIC Risk Management Presentation by Ron Pelton on Tuesday -- Qualifies for a 10% malpractice premium discount for OMIC policyholders. We are planning to offer this talk during a special breakfast session on Tuesday morning.

General Session Program

Typical Format for Talks -- We generally organized the talks into 15-minute segments with 7 minutes for a lecture and 7 minutes for discussion and questions. This is a great time to try out new ideas or concepts, or to seek observations and reactions from your fellow Club members. The AESC meeting is not the place for a usual "canned" lecture! If you have an idea for a mini-symposium or a panel discussion, we certainly can devote an entire segment to that.

The following abstracts have been submitted for the summer 2021 AESC meeting. Abstracts will be posted here as they are submitted. Check the bottom of the page to see when this this information was last updated.

Chiu, Cynthia S. -- "Case Presentation: Is Low IOP Better? (subtitle: one of the most amazing cases in my career)"

Summary: A patient presents with painless change in vision and is found to have relative hypotony in that eye. An interesting sequence of events ensues.
Educational objectives: This case presentation illustrates the clinical significance of IOP asymmetry and the importance of maintaining a broad differential diagnosis for ocular hypotony.
Schedule Restrictions: None
Conflict of interest disclosure received:

Chan, R.V. Paul -- "The International Classification of ROP, 3rd Edition"

Summary: Since the revised ICROP in 2005 the diagnosis and management of ROP has been evolving with the introduction of novel imaging techniques and anti-VEGF therapy. We will provide an update on the International Classification of ROP.
Educational objectives: There is a need for ROP examiners to understand the updated classification of ROP
Schedule Restrictions: None
Conflict of interest disclosure received:

Clifford, Bill -- "Running For Congress in a Pandemic"

Summary: Getting more Physicians in Congress is important to both our patients and our profession. We spend more per capita than any other country, yet our healthcare system fails to optimize the use of these resources. We need a seat at the table to insure our voice is heard and our leadership is reinforced. I will discuss the challenges of campaigning for Congress, particularly during the pandemic of 2020. I will show how a campaign is like a "start-up" company, with emphasis on being "representative" of your District, ways to message voters, and the costs, both financial and personal, of pursuing political office. This will provide a lead-in to a panel discussion on advocacy and politics, at both the State and Federal levels.
Educational objectives: Physicians need to understand the political process to advocate better for our patients and our Profession.
Schedule Restrictions: None
Conflict of interest disclosure received: Yes

Coney, Joseph M. -- "Subretinal Fluid, Displaced or Not Displaced"

Summary: Author Block: Marwan Abdulaal1 , Jacobi Robertson2 , Madison T. Moore3 , Joseph M. Coney1 1 Ophthalmology, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, United States; 2 University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, United States; 3 University System of Maryland, Adelphi, Maryland, United StatesDisclosure Block: Marwan Abdulaal, None; Jacobi Robertson, None; Madison T. Moore, None; Joseph M. Coney, NonePurpose: To evaluate the outcome of pneumatic displacement of submacular hemorrhage with Subretinal Air and without tissue plasminogen activator (TPA) for thick submacular hemorrhages (SMH).Methods: Retrospective analysis of patients with submacular hemorrhage managed surgically via pneumatic displacement without TPA from 2015 and 2020. Surgical intervention across all doctors included subretinal Balanced Saline Solution (BSS) infusion with subretinal sterile air, and intraocular gas tamponade with and without postsurgical anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) injection. 24 patients with SMH and at least 8 months of follow up were identified. All medical records and color fundus photographs were reviewed for data collection. The primary outcome measure was best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) 12 months after treatment. Secondary outcome measures included central retinal thickness (CRT), recurrence rate, and complications.Results: Patients had a mean age of 81 ± 8.6 years. Wet age-related macular degeneration was the most common etiology associated with thick SMH (92%). Complete blood displacement was observed by final follow up in 92% of the cases and none in 8.0%. Mean logMAR BCVA improved from 1.2 ± 0.27 (20/320 at baseline) to 0.9 ± 0.42 (Snellen 20/160; p = 0.001) at final follow-up. 63% of the patients gained at least 2 lines by the 12 months of follow up. Mean central retinal thickness was also improved from 569µ ± 220 at baseline to 252µ ± 63 by 12 months of follow up (P<0.001). Early postoperative complications included vitreous hemorrhage in two cases and retinal detachment in 2 patients. It was noted that 11 patients (46%) developed subretinal fibrosis at 12 months of follow up.Conclusions: Vitrectomy with subretinal BSS injection and pneumatic displacement without TPA was found to be effective for displacement of thick submacular hemorrhage with improvement in visual acuity.
Educational objectives: This lecture addresses whether visual acuity improved with submacular hemorrhages, displaced or not displaced, with Vitrectomy with subretinal BSS injection and pneumatic displacement without tissue plasminogen activator.
Schedule Restrictions: None
Conflict of interest disclosure received: Yes

Crane, William G. Jr. -- "Leap into the Pandemic"

Summary: A sidelined ophthalmologist's journey to NYC in crisis. Answering Governor Cuomo's call to service; I became a primary physician in the Department of Internal Medicine at North Central Bronx Hospital of the NYC Health + Hospitals. Overcoming fear of death I met wonderful people, learned new skills, and came to an understanding of the pathogenesis of SARS-2 COVID-19. A synopsis of SARS-2 immunology will be presented; along with a hypothesis on how commonly available blood tests could have identified people at risk. Applying this immunologic study to the population could have increased herd immunity, shortened the pandemic, and saved lives. Interesting photos of the "empty city" will also be shown.
Educational objectives: Ongoing worldwide SARS-2 COVID-19 Pandemic.
Schedule Restrictions: None
Conflict of interest disclosure received: Yes

Cunningham, Matthew A. -- "Small Gauge Pars Plana Vitrectomy for Visually Significant Vitreous Floaters"

Summary: This presentation evaluates our experience at a retina-only private practice with small-gauge pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) for visually significant vitreous floaters. In a retrospective case series, we reviewed the surgical outcomes, complication rates, and percentage of second-eye surgery for the same indication.
Educational objectives: The educational need this lecture provides is the recognition of potential benefits and complication rates of vitrectomy for a visually significant condition
Schedule Restrictions: None
Conflict of interest disclosure received: Yes

DelMonte, Derek -- "Cataract Extraction at the time of Elective Vitreoretinal Surgery: Arguments for Combined Surgery"

Summary: Same day cataract extraction and vitreoretinal surgery has traditionally been reserved for cases of severe pathology or retinal emergency, however improvements in both cataract and retinal surgery techniques have made combining these procedures a real possibility for some patients in an elective setting. I will discuss my experience with combined surgery from both the surgeon and patient perspective, focusing on safety and visual outcomes.
Educational objectives: Non-inferior visual outcomes and safety measures with cataract extraction at the time of elective vitreoretinal surgery make this a good option for the right patient.
Schedule Restrictions: None
Conflict of interest disclosure received: Yes

Ellis, Forrest James -- "The JelliSee accommodating IOL"

Summary: A shape changing monofocal IOL that fully restores accommodation after cataract surgery is considered the "Holy Grail" of ophthalmology innovation. Modeled after the lens of a child; a monofocal, foldable, in the bag, single piece shape changing IOL has been developed. Prototype testing has shown accommodation amplitude exceeding 6 diopters on an optical bench. Primate studies will have started by the scheduled time of the meeting. First in human studies are scheduled for fall of 2021
Educational objectives: The presentation will explain the physical and optical properties of the youthful human lens and how these properties are mimicked by the described accommodating IOL
Schedule Restrictions: None
Conflict of interest disclosure received: Yes

Epley, K. David -- "The State of Continuous Certification: ABO Update 2021"

Summary: This talk will be an update to the Audience of current ABO activities including Continuous Certification requirements for all diplomates with a focus on making the process easier to understand for everyone.
Educational objectives: Updating all ABO diplomates (all attendees) to current ABO activities and changes to Continuous Certification for 2021 and beyond.
Schedule Restrictions: None
Conflict of interest disclosure received:

Fish, Robert -- "New onset conjunctival mass in a patient presenting with disseminated intravascular coagulation"

Summary: This case provides another example of what we sometimes find during our ocular evaluation can reveal serious underlying systemic disease. It serves as an opportunity for a brief review of conjunctival masses and provides an awareness of a rare but potentially deadly clinical scenario that requires urgent evaluation.
Educational objectives: To provide awareness of a potentially deadly and rare complication of an otherwise well reported ocular surface tumor.
Schedule Restrictions: None
Conflict of interest disclosure received: Yes

Frankfort, Benjamin -- "Hurricane Harvey: Past, Present, and Future Impact on My Clinical Practice and Career Development"

Summary: Hurricane Harvey devastated Houston, Texas in August 2017. While the acute impact on my clinical practice and career development was fairly contained, the medium and long term impact continues to evolve, four years later. I will discuss the temporary and permanent changes to my clinical practice and career development through the lens of hindsight, and speculate about additional future consequences.
Educational objectives: Natural disasters can have long-term impact for physicians, yet this topic is rarely discussed.
Schedule Restrictions: None
Conflict of interest disclosure received: Yes

Gold, Robert -- "The Club 50 Years Ago - A quick history"

Summary: This year marks the 63rd annual meeting of the American Eye Study Club. It's interesting, fun and informative to take a look at what our predecessors discussed at their meeting a half-century ago.
Educational objectives: This presentation reviews the topics presented at the 1970 and 1971 annual meetings and invites current members to compare present-day practice to those 50 years ago.
Schedule Restrictions: None
Conflict of interest disclosure received:

Hagedorn, Curtis -- "Going Deeper: Gene Therapy and Stem Cell Therapy for Retinal Disease"

Summary: Gene therapy is no longer pie-in-the-sky; 2017 brought us the first FDA approved gene therapy in humans, RPE65 delivery in Leber Congenital Amaurosis (LCA). Many gene therapy trials are currently underway, and many involve blinding retinal diseases. Gene therapy and stem cell therapy are intimately related as genetic manipulation is integral to formation of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), which is the leading stem cell platform. Our retina private practice is currently participating in multiple gene therapy trials involving intravitreal and subretinal delivery of viral vectors, and stem cell therapy trials are on the horizon. History, progress, and path of these novel therapies will be discussed, as will the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of running such research trials in a private practice.
Educational objectives: Audience will gain an understanding of how gene therapy and stem cell therapy are currently applied to retinal diseases. Current research and future possibilities will be elucidated.
Schedule Restrictions: None
Conflict of interest disclosure received:

Hasan, Sohail -- "The Pinhole - A Brief History"

Summary: The pinhole has been known to humanity since antiquity. For example, thousands of years ago, the tribes of North Africa observed the image-forming ability of a tiny hole. These nomadic people lived in animal skin tents. They discovered that a pinhole in the tent could project an image of the brilliant scene outside. In the 5th century B.C., Chinese scholars discovered that light travels in straight lines and the philosopher Mozi recorded the formation of an inverted image with a pinhole. Aristotle wrote about pinhole images in the 4th century B.C. There are references to pinhole observations in his famous books. In the 10th century A.D., Arabian physicist and mathematician Hasan Alhazen described a pinhole’s usefulness in viewing a solar eclipse without risk to the eyes. In the 16th century, Leonardo da Vinci gave a clear description of the pinhole phenomenon in his notebooks. These are just some of the fascinating accounts of famous scholars describing their early encounters with the seemingly magical powers of the pinhole. Ever since the Renaissance, artists have turned to optics for assistance in solving perspective problems. They found the pinhole camera (camera obscura) a mechanical aid of great value in solving such problems. Sir David Brewster, an English scientist, was one of the first to make pinhole photographs. The word “pin-hole” was first coined in his book “The Stereoscope” published in the 1850’s. Another Englishman, Flinders Petrie, acclaimed the “father of archaeology” took many pinhole photographs during his excavations in Egypt in the 1880’s. His photographs are still exhibited to this day in London museums. The 20th century was a time of brilliant technological advances in the wonderful world of pinhole photography. Both NASA and other high technology industries use sophisticated pinhole cameras in special applications where lenses are not suitable. And now, the latest in high-tech state-of-the-art digital pinhole cameras are leading the way in the early 21st century. With 160 years of photography (and much more to come), what wonders lie ahead? Underlying these technological leaps will be over 5000 years of pinhole history!
Educational objectives: This lecture will catalogue the history of the pinhole and explain how the pinhole, as an epistemic machine, has had important side effects for science and the development of the modern day pinhole camera.o.
Schedule Restrictions: None
Conflict of interest disclosure received:

Henderer, Jeffrey -- "Fundus photography technique, clinical site experience, and the ability to acquire interpretable diabetic retinopathy fundus photos in a telemedicine program."

Summary: Purpose: In preparation for an artificial intelligence diabetic retinopathy initiative at Temple University Hospital, we changed our fundus photography screening protocol from a single fundus image per eye to two fundus images per eye. We also expanded the screening program from one primary care office to eight. We wished to determine whether these changes resulted in a significant difference in acquiring interpretable photographs and if there was a learning curve for new fundus photographers when expanding clinical sites.Methods: The one-image protocol required a single macula-centered fundus photograph while the two-image protocol required both a macula-centered and an optic-nerve centered fundus photograph. The one-image protocol was in use at one site from 2016-2017 and the two-image protocol was in use at eight sites (including the original site and seven new sites) from 2018-2020. The percentage of interpretable photographs for each protocol and for each clinical site was measured and compared.Results: 1377 photographs were taken using the one-image protocol and 928 (67.4%) were deemed interpretable. 3804 photographs were taken using the two-image protocol and 3009 (79.1%) were deemed interpretable (Figure 1). This was a statistically significant improvement (x2 = 237.29, p-value< 0.001). When the 2018-2020 retinal screening exams were compared between the original site and new sites, there was no statistical difference in percentage of interpretable photos (x2 = 2.46, p-value = 0.11), (Table 1).Conclusions: Adding a second field of view yielded a greater percentage of interpretable photographs, which suggests that the two-image protocol may have helped minimize the impacts resulting from multiple additional clinical sites and varying photographer experience.
Educational objectives: How screening for diabetic retinopathy can fit into a population health strategy for a health system.
Schedule Restrictions: None
Conflict of interest disclosure received: No

Horn, Erich -- "Welcome to Florida: Bee stings (and snake bites) in the Garden of Eden"

Summary: Ocular bee stings are infrequently encountered in clinical practice, especially in urban settings where most ophthalmologists live and work. I present an unusual case of ocular honey bee sting with retained stinger and discuss prognostic factors and current management recommendations.
Educational objectives: Based on this patient's experience, ophthalmologists are not aware of sight-threatening complications of ocular bee stings and do not prescribe appropriate therapy.
Schedule Restrictions: None
Conflict of interest disclosure received: Yes

Johnson, Anthony P. -- "Shaken Baby Syndrome-Are We Willing to Testify?"

Summary: Review of 34 year experience managing Shaken Baby Syndrome patients and the associated findings and preparation for court testimony. I always feel I am on trial. That is just the nature of testimony. It has taken many years to be more comfortable with piercing cross investigation. As physicians, most of us do not like the thought of lawyers and court proceedings. I hope to encourage all of us to support our pediatric ophthalmology colleagues that may be called to testify!.
Educational objectives: To explain the preparation for criminal trial when representing a Shaken Baby patient and encourage the support of our partners that may be required to serve in this capacity.
Schedule Restrictions: Not Wednesday or Thursday (prefers to present on Monday or Tuesday)
Conflict of interest disclosure received: Yes

LaRosa, Frank -- "Optometry in my Ophthalmic Practice Part #3"

Summary: In previous meetings we have detailed our transition from a nearly pure ophthalmic practice to a strategy that incorporates optometry into our care model. The first installment discussed the concept of retail versus medical optometry and the demographic underpinnings of why we were making this change. The second presentation detailed our transition from a largely salary based compensation model to a productivity model mostly depending on patient number. This year I will discuss my experiences, both clinically and financially, with the development of a personal, glaucoma specialty based, practice extender..
Educational objectives: This presentation with address the knowledge gap of integrating optometry into an ophthalmology practice.
Schedule Restrictions: None
Conflict of interest disclosure received:

Law, Janice -- "Should masks increase or decrease rate of endophthalmitis during ophthalmic procedures?"

Summary: As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, patients are using face masks morefrequently. Face masks generate a unique airflow towards the ocular surface. The impact of this redirected airflow is known to cause Mask Associated Dry Eyes (MADE) and other ocular symptoms. The ocular flora dispersion from this redirected airflow is unknown, but can theoretically increase the risk of endophthalmitis during the perioperative or postoperative period. We conducted a study evaluating 3 different mask scenarios and exhalation using chocolate agar plates for bacterial growth quantification.
Educational objectives: This presentation reviews potential mask-related side effects while undergoing ophthalmic procedures.
Schedule Restrictions: NOT Monday
Conflict of interest disclosure received:

Lelli, Gary J. -- "Update in Management of Thyroid Eye Disease"

Summary: Review of recent updates for the treatment of thyroid eye disease.
Educational objectives: Management of thyroid eye disease.
Schedule Restrictions: NOT Thursday
Conflict of interest disclosure received:

Lobo, Ann-Marie -- "Correlation vs. Causation (vs. Coincidence) in COVID and Ocular Inflammation"

Summary: Cases of patients with non-infectious uveitis that developed in close proximity to COVID and/or COVID vaccination will be presented with a discussion of differential diagnosis and management. A review of recent literature and reported cases will be presented..
Educational objectives: This talk will educate ophthalmologists on ocular adverse events, including ocular inflammation, potentially associated with COVID or COVID vaccination
Schedule Restrictions: None
Conflict of interest disclosure received:

Melendez, Robert F. -- "Ophthalmology Business Minute™ Magazine"

Summary: Introduction of our new business magazine highlighting key business topics to help ophthalmologists succeed. I will present our new business magazine and highlight a few articles and provide ways to help AESC members submit business articles to educate ophthalmologists across the U.S.
Educational objectives: Raising awareness about business resources to help ophthalmologists excel in practice. (Not submitted for CME)
Schedule Restrictions: None
Conflict of interest disclosure received:

Miller, Aaron -- "Break the Mold: Life Experience from Home Toxic Mold Exposure"

Summary: Mold is everywhere and typically does not create major health issues unless the levels are high and/or an individual is particularly sensitive from an allergy standpoint. This talk will provide insight to others on the last 8 years of my family's life after moving into a new-build house in 2014 in a suburb of Houston. Personal experience and important aspects of a home construction will be presented as it pertains to mold production and prevention. Additional health-related signs and symptoms of toxic mold exposure will be presented along with identifying remediation techniques to provide a safe home and work living environment. Lastly, when a mold remediation resolution is not obtained with the builder, the legal actions that can be taken will be presented.
Educational objectives: Most physicians are unaware of the potential health ramifications of toxic mold exposure and how to remediate structures that have mold proliferation.
Schedule Restrictions: NOT Thursday
Conflict of interest disclosure received: Yes

Miller, Darby D. -- "Advocacy Symposium"
Panelists: Jeff Maltzman, Tamara Fountain, Janice Law, Aaron Weingeist

Summary: Advocating for our patients and the profession of ophthalmology has never been so essential as it is today. This advocacy symposium will provide a timely update of federal (Jeff Maltzman, OPHTHPAC) and state (Darby Miller, Surgical Scope Fund) issues affecting our patients and profession. The lectures will be followed by an interactive question and answer symposium consisting of Tamara Fountain (AAO President), Aaron Weingeist (AAO State Affairs), and Janice Law (AAO YO Committee Chair). Each speaker will provide their unique perspective on why advocacy is so invaluable and how they incorporate advocacy into their practices and daily lives.
Educational objectives: This symposium will provide members with a summary update of federal and state advocacy issues affecting our patients and the profession of ophthalmology.
Schedule Restrictions: NOT Thursday
Conflict of interest disclosure received: Yes

Orge, Faruk H. -- "Ocular Ultrasonography"

Summary: This talk will provide information on general use of ocular ultrasonography and quickly dive into cutting edge new ultrasound technologies including 3D UBM, 3D ocular ultrasonography, deconvolution, and many others.
Educational objectives: Use of ultrasonography in ophthalmology
Schedule Restrictions: None
Conflict of interest disclosure received:

Parke, D. Wilkin III -- "Varied approaches to instrument development in one retina practice"

Summary: Several members of my private practice retina group have developed surgical instruments over the last decade. The physicians' approach to device development, corporate partnership, and legal considerations differed significantly. The examples hopefully demonstrate the feasibility of device innovation, particularly in a private practice setting, and the opportunity to customize the process.
Educational objectives: The presentation describes several pathways to engage in surgical device design.
Schedule Restrictions: Not Wednesday or Thursday
Conflict of interest disclosure received:

Patel, Purnima (et al.) -- "Panel discussion - diversity, equity and inclusion"

Mike Chiang and others... TBD

Summary:
Educational objectives:
Schedule Restrictions:
Conflict of interest disclosure received:

Plager, David -- "The Infant Aphakia Treatment Study - 25 years on"

Summary: The Infant Aphakia Treatment Study was a prospective, multi- centered study to determine the role for using IOLs in infants<6 mos of age. The 10 year (and final) follow up results were released in 2020 and this talk will summarize the pertinent findings published in 70 manuscripts to date.
Educational objectives: Should IOLs be used in infants under 7 months of age?
Schedule Restrictions: Not Thursday
Conflict of interest disclosure received:

Rachitskaya, Aleksandra V. -- "Physician Wellness: From Egg Freezing to IVF to Egg Donation to Surrogacy"

Summary: Physician wellness has been shown to be an important factor in one’s ability to provide patient care.The reproductive health issues that many young physicians face are rarely spoken about or discussed. Yet, those directly affect one’s wellbeing and ability to practice. The various infertility treatment options are time consuming and unpredictable in terms of schedules. Moreover, they can be emotionally, physically, and financially demanding. Education about reproductive options, how those might affect one’s ability to practice, and how to be best prepared for potential treatments, could be of benefit to physicians and is currently lacking. This presentation will discuss education efforts geared towards ophthalmologists on topics of egg freezing, IVF, egg donation, and surrogacy.
Educational objectives: This presentation will focus on under-appreciated factors affecting physician wellness.
Schedule Restrictions: None
Conflict of interest disclosure received:

Robbins, Shira -- "The Strength of Rebound: Patient Care and Financial Consequences of COVID-19 in US Pediatric Ophthalmology"

Summary: This study evaluates the extend of patient care and revenue losses within pediatric ophthalmology (PO) practices as they rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown. While there has been healthy economic rebound for many, this historic event continues to jeopardize access to care for patients and threaten the economic viability pf many PO practices.
Educational objectives: A review of the impact of the pandemic on the viability of pediatric ophthalmology practices and the impact on patient cre.
Schedule Restrictions: None
Conflict of interest disclosure received:

Setabutr, Pete -- "Making Virtual Reality An Orbital Surgery Reality"

Summary: Discussion about the use of VR in orbital surgery
Educational objectives: This lecture will enhance the knowledge of orbital surgery.
Schedule Restrictions: NOT Thursday
Conflict of interest disclosure received:

Shaw, Harold E. Jr. -- "Hickam's Dictum Redux - A Cautionary Tale"

Summary: This presentation describes a rare complication and unique clinical course following cataract surgery and it highlights important aspects of patient care in complex cases.
Educational objectives: The purpose of this lecture is to inform ophthalmologists of a rare complication following cataract surgery and to educate them about critical thinking skills in complex cases..
Schedule Restrictions: NOT Thursday
Conflict of interest disclosure received: Yes

Saini, Arvind -- "The future of eyebanking with cultured endothelial cells?"

Summary: Eye Banking in the US has transformed the corneal transplant process from an emergency procedure to one that can be scheduled electively. Our regional not for profit eyebanks now face a more dynamic competitive landscape and also must adapt to potential changes in the future needs of corneal tissue.
Educational objectives: To discuss corneal organ transplantation and the future of endothelial transplantation..
Schedule Restrictions: None
Conflict of interest disclosure received:

Tao, Jeremiah P. -- "New Directions in Ocular Prosthetics"

Summary: A brief review of prevailing methods of rehabilitating the anophthalmic socket so eye prosthetic wearers feel less self-conscious about their appearance. In particular, strategies to achieve ocular prosthetic movement will be described including new technologies that may be able to better capture natural saccadic movements and minimize the appearance of eye misalignment.
Educational objectives: Understanding challenges and new paradigms for ocular prosthetic movement.
Schedule Restrictions: NOT Thursday
Conflict of interest disclosure received: Yes

Vakharia, Mitul R. -- "Randomized Controlled Trial of IOL Orientation for Dysphotopsia"

Summary: See attachment
Educational objectives: Does IOL haptic orientation affect dysphotopsia symptoms, and what orientation is best to reduce these symptoms?
Schedule Restrictions: None
Conflict of interest disclosure received: Yes

Villegas, Victor M. -- "Multimodal Imaging in the Diagnosis of Exophytic Juxtapapillary Retinal Capillary Hemangioblastoma"

Summary: See attachment
Educational objectives: Exophytic juxtapapillary retinal capillary hemangioblastoma can be difficult to diagnose mainly because of the clinical presentation may be similar to other more common etiologies. This lecture addresses the importance of early diagnosis to minimize unnecessary laboratory work or treatment and expedite definitive therapy.
Schedule Restrictions: NOT Wednesday or Thursday
Conflict of interest disclosure received:

Williams, Pamela -- "Changing Landscape: From Private Practice to Academic Medicine"

Summary: Physicians frequently leave academic medicine for private practice, but it’s unusual to leave private practice for academics. After 15 years in private practice, circumstances brought me into a new situation in academic medicine. I will discuss reasons behind leaving a small private practice. I will also discuss what I have found to be the advantages and the challenges of joining an academic department in the middle of my career.
Educational objectives: To address differences and challenges in changing practice models.
Schedule Restrictions: None
Conflict of interest disclosure received:

2021 Annual Meeting Abstracts

Named Lectures

Special OMIC Presentation

General Session Program