S-12
S-12 Symposium: Cataract Dilemmas

Sunday, April 27, 2014: 3:00 PM-4:30 PM
Room 205ABC (Boston Convention and Exhibition Center)

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Abstract
Sponsored by the ASCRS Cataract Clinical Committee

Pre-approved to qualify for ABO Self-Assessment CME (SACME) credit

World renowned experts and thought leaders will discuss and define leading issues in cataract surgery including some controversial or cutting edge topics. This will include international and U.S. perspectives on simultaneous bilateral cataract surgery, the use of intracameral antibiotics, ACIOL or sutured PCIOL, generic versus brand name ophthalmic medications, traditional versus laser-assisted cataract surgery and cost analysis/effectiveness, and many other exciting topics.

Moderator:
Rosa M. Braga-Mele, MD, FRCSC
Panelists:
Steve A. Arshinoff, MD, FRCSC , David F. Chang, MD , Steven Dewey, MD , Gary Foster, MD , Richard S. Hoffman, MD , Nick Mamalis, MD , Donald N. Serafano, MD , Neal Shorstein, MD , Audrey R. Talley Rostov, MD , Abhay R. Vasavada, MS, FRCS , Sonia H. Yoo, MD , Kent Stiverson, MD and Warren E. Hill, MD
3:00 PM
Welcome
Rosa M. Braga-Mele, MD, FRCSC, University of Toronto
3:02 PM
Bilateral Simultaneous Cataract Surgery: International Perspective
Steve A. Arshinoff, MD, FRCSC, York Finch Eye Associates
3:22 PM
Discussion
3:31 PM
Anterior Limbal Vitrectomy Versus Pars Plana Vitrectomy
Abhay R. Vasavada, MS, FRCS, Iladevi Cataract & IOL Research
3:41 PM
Discussion
3:46 PM
3:56 PM
Discussion
4:01 PM
ACIOL Versus Sutured or Glued PCIOL
Richard S. Hoffman, MD, Drs Fine, Hoffman & Packer, LLC
4:11 PM
Discussion
4:26 PM
Discussion and Closing Remarks
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