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Speaker |
Topic |
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Registration & Light Breakfast |
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Monica H. Bellizzi President |
Introduction |
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Natalie Afshari MD |
Welcome |
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Natalie Afshari MD |
Current synopsis on Fuchs’ Dystrophy – brief history, progression, solutions, genetics, statistics on disease. |
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Alan Carlson MD |
Cataracts and Fuchs’ Dystrophy – triple vs. separate surgeries; impact on vision. |
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Natalie Afshari MD |
The Future – post DLEK and DSAEK. |
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Break |
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Pratap Challa MD |
Fuchs, Glaucoma & Corneal Transplants, is there an interrelationship? |
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Diane Whitaker OD |
Visual Rehabilitation for Low Vision Post-transplant. |
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Lunch |
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Monica H. Bellizzi |
Presentation of the Dorothy Acton Boost Award |
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Terry Semchyschyn MD |
Importance of Eye Banks on a national level. |
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Evelyn Kelly |
Medicare & Insurance Issues |
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Alan Carlson MD |
How can I develop a long-term meaningful relationship with my corneal specialist? |
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Christopher Boehlke MD |
What are the essential components for my toolbox for improved vision, post-surgery (i.e., dry eye drops, contacts, no rubbing, regular eye check-ups)? |
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Closing Remarks |
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