2008 KMA/KAEPS Fall Meeting
The Kentucky Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons will again be holding an ophthalmology specific seminar during the Annual Meeting of the Kentucky Medical Association.
The meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 16th at the Galt House in Louisville from 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm.
Kentucky Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons
Ophthalmology Section Meeting of the Kentucky Medical Association
When: Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Where: Galt House, Louisville, KY
Featured Speaker: Alan Sugar, M.D., Medical Director Michigan Eye-Bank, Ann Arbor, MI
Dr Sugar serves as Medical Director for the Michigan Eye-Bank. In addition to volunteering his time and expertise as a medical director, Dr Sugar also serves as a Board member for Midwest Eye-Banks. His areas of specialization include corneal transplantation, cataract and refractive surgery (LASIK, PRK, Intacs, conductive keratoplasty), and management of diseases of the cornea and conjunctiva. He graduated from the University of Michigan Medical School in 1969; then, in 1974, he completed his residency in Ophthalmology at Washington University in St. Louis. He completed his fellowship in Cornea and External Diseases at the University of Florida in 1975.
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Time
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Speaker
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Topic
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1:00 – 1:30
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Alan Sugar, M.D.
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Endothelial Keratoplasty, The Cornea Donor Study and Corneal Transplantation Outcomes
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1:30 – 1:40
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Richard Eiferman, M.D.
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Novel Treatment for Keratoconus and Kerectasia
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1:40 – 1:50
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Gary Foulks, M.D.
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Old and New Treatments for Lid Margin Disease
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1:50 – 2:00
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David Garrett, M.D.
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Alternative Treatments for Angle Closure Glaucoma
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2:00 – 2:10
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Joern Soltau, M.D.
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Optimize Your Glaucoma Therapy With Improved Compliance
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2:10 – 2:30
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KAEPS Business Meeting
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2:30 – 3:15
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Break To Visit Exhibits
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3:15 – 3:45
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Alan Sugar, M.D.
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The Ethical Basis for Clinical Research in Ophthalmology
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3:50 – 4:00
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John Kitchens, M.D.
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Retinal Controversies
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4:00 – 4:10
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Schlomit Schaal, M.D.
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Surgical Management of Chronic CME in Uveitis
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4:10 – 4:20
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William Wood, M.D.
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Comprehensive Management of Macular Degeneration
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4:20 – 4:30
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Paul Rychwalski, M.D.
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Shaken Baby Syndrome - Update
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4:30 – 4:40
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Jason Sokol, M.D.
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Orbital Compression Syndrome in Sickle Cell Disease: Case Report and Review of Literature
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4:40 – 5:00
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Henry Kaplan, M.D.
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Birdshot Choroidopathy
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5:00
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Adjournment
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5:30 – 7:00
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Reception
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American Printing House for the Blind
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Pre-registration is not required. For additional information, including driving directions, please contact the Kentucky Medical Association at (502) 426-6200 or at the KMA website at www.kyma.org.