Registration

Opening Remarks/ Scott Springer Award Edgar L. Thomas MD

Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) pre-clinical development  Roger L. Novack M.D. PhD.

Anti-VEGF therapy-clinical use and current clinical trials David S. Boyer M.D.

Alternative indications of visudyne: Tumors, POHS,et. al. Thomas Chu, M.D. Ph.D.

Vitrase in the management of vitreous hemorrhage  Edgar L. Thomas M..D

Treatment of retinal detachment by drug injection: The Inspire Study  Roger L. Novack M.D. PhD.

Update on the use of intravitreous steroids   David S. Boyer M.D.

Break

Complications of intravitreous triamcinolone  Thomas Chu M.D. PhD.

 Is there an association between cataract extraction and macular degeneration progression? Roger Novack M.D. PhD.

When to consider surgery for macular degeneration Ron Gallemore M.D. PhD.

Pitfalls in comparing clinical trials in AMD Edgar L.Thomas M.D.

Management of dropped nuclei, early or late intervention Firas M. Rahhal M.D.

Lunch

Case Presentations Group Discussion

Intravitreous steroids as a visualization agent at  the time of vitreous surgery David S. Boyer M.D.

25 Gauge vitrectomy - future or passing fancy Edgar L. Thomas M.D.

Surgery for diabetic retinopathy and vein occlusions  Ron Gallemore M.D. PhD.

Break

Diagnosis and management of retinoschisis Firas M. Rahhal M.D.

Update on management of suprachoroidal hemorrhage  Thomas Chu M.D. PhD..

Diagnosis and management. of "common" retinal detachments Ron Gallemore M.D. PhD.

Future of vitreoretinal management  Firas M. Rahhal M.D.

Closing Remarks Edgar L. Thomas M.D.

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