APRIL 8 2017 Hosted by UNC DEPARTMENT OF OPHTHALMOLOGY KITTNER EYE CENTER Sponsored by CHARLOTTE AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER UNC EYE Course Director,
Registration Information The UNC is proud to announce the 2017 UNC Eye Symposium with Technician Continuing Education Session, sponsored by the Charlotte Area Health Education Center (AHEC). The Symposium will be held on Saturday April 8, 2017 at the William and Ida Friday Center for Continuing Education in Chapel Hill, NC and our faculty will be joined by seven nationally recognized guest speakers. The UNC Eye Symposium comprises two sessions running concurrently, the Physician Session and the Technician Session. Continuing Medical Education (CME) credit is made available for the Physician Session by Charlotte AHEC, while CE credit for the Technician Session has been approved by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO). For more information, please see the conference policies on the last page of this brochure. REGISTRATION To register for either session, please follow the links on www.unceye.org Alternatively, to register for the Physician Session, navigate to: www.charlotteahec.org/unceye Or to register for the Technician Session, visit: http://tinyurl.com/zzpeoz2
Faculty & Staff COURSE DIRECTOR Kittner Family Distinguished Professor and Chair UNC UNC SCHOOL OF MEDICINE FACULTY & STAFF Sarah Armstrong, CRA, OCT-C, FOPS* Manager, Ophthalmic Imaging J. Bruce Baldwin, OD, PhD* Neil C. Chungfat, MD, M.Eng. Richard M. Davis, MD Jonathan J. Dutton, MD, PhD Professor Emeritus Kian Eftekhari, MD Rona L. Esquejo-Leon, CRA* Ophthalmic Imaging David Fleischman, MD Amy M. Fowler, MD W. Craig Fowler, MD Seema Garg, MD, PhD Kathleen B. Gordon, MD Sara F. Grace, MD Teresa A. Hendley, COT* Ophthalmic Manager O Rese J. Knight, MD Maurice B. Landers, MD Professor Houston P. Sharpe III, COA, OCT-C* Ophthalmic Imaging Karl G. Stonecipher, MD Jennifer Thomson, CRA* Ophthalmic Imaging Jan Niklas Ulrich, MD Katherine O. Whitfield, MD *Tech Session presenter GUEST FACULTY William H. Benson, MD Ragnit and Walter J. Geeraets Professor and Chairman Virginia Commonwealth University Edward G. Buckley, MD Vice Dean for Education, Chair, Department of Ophthalmology Vice Chancellor for Duke-National University Singapore Affairs James P. and Joy Gills Professor of Ophthalmology Professor of Pediatrics Duke University Harry W. Flynn, Jr., MD Professor of Ophthalmology The J. Donald M. Gass Distinguished Chair in Ophthalmology Bascom Palmer Eye Institute University of Miami James A. Katowitz, MD Emeritus Professor CE of Ophthalmology Scheie Eye Institute University of Pennsylvania Joan M. O Brien, MD William F. Norris and George E. de Schweinitz Professor of Ophthalmology Chairman, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Pennsylvania Director, Scheie Eye Institute University of Pennsylvania Louis R. Pasquale, MD, FARVO Professor of Ophthalmology Harvard Medical School Co-Director, Harvard Glaucoma Center of Excellence Director, Telemedicine Massachusetts Eye and Ear Robert C. Sergott, MD Professor of Ophthalmology Jefferson Medical College Director, Neuro-Ophthalmology Service
Physician Session Agenda William & Ida Friday Center for Continuing Education (Redbud Room) 7:30 8:00am Registration and Continental Breakfast 8:00 8:05am Welcome and Introductions RETINA Moderator Maurice B. Landers, MD 8:05 8:20am Retained Lens Fragments After Cataract Surgery Harry W. Flynn Jr., MD 8:20 8:35am Applying Recent Clinical Trial Results to Diabetic Retinopathy Assessment and Management Seema Garg, MD, PhD 8:35 8:50am Vitreoretinal Complications of Anterior Segment Surgery Jan Niklas Ulrich, MD 8:50 9:05am Endophthalmitis After Cataract Surgery Harry W. Flynn Jr., MD 9:05 9:20am PANEL Q&A 9:20 9:35am BREAK GLAUCOMA Moderator David Fleischman, MD 9:35 9:50am Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma: When Does the Typical Become Atypical? Louis R. Pasquale, MD, FARVO 9:50 10:05am Update on MIGS O Rese J. Knight, MD 10:05 10:20am OCT in Glaucoma Management and Progression 10:20 10:35am Why is African Heritage a Risk Factor for Glaucoma? Louis R. Pasquale, MD, FARVO 10:35 10:50pm PANEL Q&A CORNEA Moderator W. Craig Fowler, MD 10:50 11:20am Unknown Knowns: Common Anterior Segment Problems Presenting in Uncommon Ways William H. Benson, MD 11:20 11:35am Clinical Pearls for Corneal Topography Richard M. Davis, MD 11:35 11:50am Corneal Endothelial Conundrums Neil C. Chungfat, MD, M.Eng. 11:50 12:05pm Presbyopia: What Is Working and What Can We Expect? Karl G. Stonecipher, MD 12:05 12:20pm PANEL Q&A
12:20 1:15pm LUNCH PEDIATRICS & NEURO Moderator Katherine O. Whitfield, MD 1:15 1:30pm Detecting Maculopathy and Retinal Ischemia with Papilledema: The OCT Call to Action Robert C. Sergott, MD 1:30 2:00pm Where the Wild Things Are: When Neuro and Strabismus Collide! Edward G. Buckley, MD 2:00 2:15pm Pediatric Optic Pathway Gliomas in Neurofibromatosis Sara F. Grace, MD 2:15 2:30pm Why Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Would Make Sherlock Holmes Use OCT for Crytogenic Optic Disc Edema and Low Tension Glaucoma Robert C. Sergott, MD 2:30 2:45pm PANEL Q&A 2:45 3:00pm BREAK OCULOPLASTICS & OCULAR ONCOLOGY Moderator Amy M. Fowler, MD 3:00 3:15pm Bony Orbital Decompression for Non-Thyroid Proptosis James A. Katowitz, MD 3:15 3:30pm Genetics of Uveal Melanoma Joan M. O Brien, MD 3:30 3:45pm Current Management of Congenital Anophthalmia/ Microphthalmia: The CHOP Approach James A. Katowitz, MD 3:45 4:00pm The Tearing Patient: Practical Pearls and Surgical Decision-Making Kian Eftekhari, MD 4:00 4:15pm Uveal Melanoma Cluster in North Carolina Kathleen B. Gordon, MD 4:15 4:30pm Practical Approach to Eyelid Entropion Jonathan J. Dutton, MD, PhD 4:30 4:45pm Retinoblastoma: Clinical Management and Underlying Genetics Joan M. O Brien, MD 4:45 5:00pm PANEL Q&A 5:00pm Closing Remarks
Technician Session Agenda William & Ida Friday Center for Continuing Education (Sunflower Room) 7:30 7:50am Registration and Continental Breakfast 7:55 8:00am Welcome and Introductions David Fleischman, MD 8:00 8:30am The Post-Operative Patient: DON T TOUCH THAT! Nevermind, Go Ahead David Fleischman, MD 8:30 9:00am Revel in Retinoscopy Richard M. Davis, MD 9:00 9:30am The Pediatric Workup Katherine O. Whitfield, MD 9:30 9:45am BREAK 9:45 10:15am Optics Jeopardy for Technicians: Prisms for 20 Please J. Bruce Baldwin, OD, PhD 10:15 10:45am Rare Case Symposium Sarah Armstrong, CRA, OCT-C, FOPS; Jennifer Thomson, CRA; Rona L. Esquejo-Leon, CRA 10:45 11:15am Your Intro to OCT Houston P. Sharpe III, COA, OCT-C 11:15 11:45pm Uveal Melanoma and Potential Cluster in North Carolina Kathleen B. Gordon, MD 11:45 12:30pm LUNCH 1:00 2:15pm Workshop One* 2:15 2:30pm BREAK 2:30 3:45pm Workshop Two* *Workshops will be held at the UNC Kittner Eye Center at 2226 Nelson Hwy. Ste. 200, Chapel Hill, NC 27517. You will be able to choose two of three available workshops: ERG, OCT & OCT-A, and Retinoscopy in Plus Cyclinder.
Policies COURSE DESCRIPTION The UNC Eye Symposium will provide the latest updates and insights in the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders including anterior segment, glaucoma, neuro-ophthalmology, ocular oncology, oculoplastics, and pediatric ophthalmology. TARGET AUDIENCE This conference is designated for Ophthalmologists, Optometrists, Ophthalmic Technicians and Photographers. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES The information presented at this educational activity should increase attendees ability to: 1. Identify and manage or refer retinal complications of cataract surgery including retained lens fragments and endophthalmitis. 2. Identify the indications and outcomes for new minimally invasive glaucoma surgery. 3. Apply OCT technology to diagnose and manage eye diseases including glaucoma, maculopathy, retinal ischemia, and optic disc edema. ACCREDITATION This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Carolinas HealthCare System/Charlotte AHEC and University of North Carolina. Carolinas HealthCare System/Charlotte AHEC is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Continuing education credits have been approved by the NC Board of Optometry for the Physician s Session. The UNC is accredited by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) to provide continuing education credit to Allied Health personnel who attend the Technician Session. CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT Physicians Session Charlotte AHEC designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s). Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Receipt of credit is contingent upon completion of an electronic evaluation within 14 days after completion of the course. Please contact Carrie Jackman-Hoyle at carrie.jackmanhoyle@carolinashealthcare. org or (704) 512-3720 for more information on this requirement. Technicians Session The Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.0 Group A credit(s) and 2 credits are also available from the Ophthalmic Photographers Society (OPS). Allied Health personnel should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Receipt of credit is contingent upon completion of an electronic evaluation within 30 days after completion of the course. More information on this requirement will be made available at the meeting. DISCLOSURES Charlotte AHEC and UNC Ophthalmology adhere to the ACCME Standards regarding industry support for continuing medical education. Disclosure of the planning committee and faculty s commercial relationships, if any, will be made known at the time of the activities. Speakers will also state when off-label or experimental use of drugs or devices is incorporated in their presentation. A list of supporters, if any, will be made known at the time of the activity. The Tech Session is not sponsored by JCAHPO; only reviewed for compliance with JCAHPO standards and criteria and awarded continuing education credit accordingly; therefore, JCAHPO cannot predict the effectiveness of the program or assure its quality in substance and presentation. REGISTRATION AND FEES Registration for both sessions is limited. The deadline for all registrations is March 31, 2017. Late registrations may not receive all conference materials. Physicians Session Physician Session fees are $199 for MDs, ODs, and PhDs. There is no fee for Residents or Fellows in training who are not seeking CME credit. The Physician Session includes credit, continental breakfast, lunch, and breaks. All Participants must register online through the links at www.unceye.org and www.charlotteahec.org. Registrations will not be processed unless accompanied by full payment. When your registration is processed you will receive an electronic receipt and/or confirmation. If you have not received your confirmation by April 3, 2017, please call (704) 512-3720 to inquire. Technicians Session Technician Session fees are $100 for the Morning Session only (3.5 Group A Credit Hours) or $150 for the Morning Session, lunch, and two (2) workshop sessions (up to 6.0 Group A Credit Hours). Workshop registrations are final. All Participants must register online through the links at www.unceye.org. Registrations will not be processed unless accompanied by full payment. Please fully complete the survey at registration and also indicate the workshops you would like to attend. Workshop availability is on a first-in basis. When your registration is processed you will receive an electronic receipt and/or confirmation. If you have not received your confirmation by April 3, 2017, please call (919) 843-0264 to inquire. REFUND AND CANCELLATION POLICY Cancellations must be received in writing by fax, mail, or email to the program coordinator by March 31, 2017. Cancellations received after this date will not be refunded. All cancellations will incur a fee of $75 for the Physician Session and $35 for the Technician Session and will be deducted from your refund (if applicable). Transfer of registration to another UNC conference in lieu of cancellation is not possible. Substitutions are encouraged. The University reserves the right to cancel or postpone any course due to unforeseen circumstances. In the event of cancellation or postponement, the UNC Department of Ophthalmology will fully refund registration fees but is not responsible for any related costs or expenses to participants, including cancellation fees assessed by hotels, airlines, rental car, or travel agencies. CONFERENCE LOCATIONS All Physicians Session activities will take place at the William and Ida Friday Center for Continuing Education, http://fridaycenter.unc.edu/. Tech Session activities will take place both at the Friday Center and at the Kittner Eye Center, www.unceye.org. Although every effort is made to provide a comfortable temperature in the meeting room, it is difficult to find a temperature that is comfortable for everyone. Please bring a jacket, sweater, or light wrap in case the room is too cool for your comfort. Special dietary requirements will be honored whenever possible. If you need to inform us of a special need, please be sure to notify our office no later than Friday, March 24, 2017.