22nd Annual Cullen Course Friday, February 23 through Saturday, February 24, 2007 Activity Directors: Activity Planning Committee: Activity Coordinators: Overview/Needs Objectives Educational Methods Target Audience Evaluation Accreditation/ Credit Designation The Houstonian Hotel, 111 North Post Oak Lane, Houston, Texas Douglas D. Koch, MD and Kirk R. Wilhelmus, MD, PhD Douglas D. Koch, MD Stephen C. Pflugfelder, MD Kirk R. Wilhelmus, MD, PhD Beverly A. Osterloh and Robin L. Caldwell Progress in basic sciences, therapeutics, and surgery is leading to improved understanding and management of eye disorders. This course presents an updated overview of clinical ophthalmology by the full-time clinical faculty of the Department of Ophthalmology, emphasizing state-of-the-art developments. Using lectures, digital images, computer graphics, panel discussions, and syllabus materials, course participants will learn current approaches to the therapy and prevention of ocular disorders. By explaining the origin and mechanism of common eye disorders, the objective of this course is to teach participants how to utilize new diagnostic and interventional methods. New topics are presented annually based on previous participants recommendations. At the conclusion of this activity, the participants should be able to: Explain the pathogenesis of prevalent and serious eye disorders Demonstrate how to utilize new diagnostic techniques Develop an effective management strategy for specific ocular diseases Evaluate new surgical techniques in ophthalmology Lectures Audio/Video Presentations Panel Discussions Case Presentations Syllabus Ophthalmologists and ophthalmologists-in-training Evaluation by questionnaire will assess program content, presentation, and possible bias. Baylor College of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Baylor College of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 13.75 AMA Category 1 Credit(s). Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. The presentation, Collaboration with industry: The ethical tightrope, has been designated by Baylor College of Medicine for 1.0 hour of education in medical ethics and/or professional responsibility. This course has been submitted to JCAHPO for consideration of CE credit.
Friday, February 23, 2007 7:15 AM Registration, Continental Breakfast/Exhibits 8:00 Welcome Session: Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus 8:05 Systematic approach to the exotropic patient Evelyn A. Paysse, MD 8:15 When to prescribe spectacles in children Kimberly G. Yen, MD 8:25 Ten things you should never miss in pediatric ophthalmology Paul G. Steinkuller, MD 8:35 Preoperative management errors in the treatment of strabismus David K. Coats, MD 8:45 Update on nystagmus surgery Gunter K. von Noorden, MD 8:55 The changing spectrum of pediatric orbital cellulitis Kimberly G. Yen, MD 9:05 Accommodative esotropia protocols, diagnosis and management Evelyn A. Paysse, MD 9:10 Retinopathy of prematurity 2007 Paul G. Steinkuller, MD 9:20 Slipped and lost muscles David K. Coats, MD 9:30 Case Presentations and Panel Discussion 10:00 Break/Exhibits Session: Glaucoma 10:30 Emerging concepts in visual field testing Ronald L. Gross, MD 10:40 My patient is on a prostaglandin: What do I do next? Silvia Orengo-Nania, MD 10:50 Novel medical therapy in glaucoma Peter T. Chang, MD 11:00 Is neural protection possible in glaucoma? Ronald L. Gross, MD 11:10 The pressure is 50, the angle is closed, and an iridotomy made no difference: Now what? Silvia Orengo-Nania, MD 11:20 If it is not formix-based or limbus-based, what is it? Peter T. Chang, MD 11:30 Case Presentations and Panel Discussion NOON Luncheon
Session: Oculoplastics and Orbit 1:00 PM Enlarged extraocular muscles: Causes and treatment Milton Boniuk, MD 1:10 How to achieve optimal cosmesis with enucleation/evisceration Michael T. Yen, MD 1:20 Ophthalmic pearls Milton Boniuk, MD 1:30 Belpharospasm: Adjunct therapies to botulinum toxin Michael T. Yen, MD 1:40 Pearls in increasing practice efficiency Yvonne I. Chu, MD 1:50 Case Presentations and Panel Discussion 2:15 Break/Exhibits Session: Neuro-ophthalmology 2:45 How to order and interpret an MRI scan Jane C. Edmond, MD 2:55 Disorders of the facial nerve Rod Foroozan, MD 3:05 What to tell patients when they ask, Doc can I drive? Elizabeth F. Baze, MD 3:15 Transient visual loss Rod Foroozan, MD 3:25 Advances in ERGs and VEPs Jane C. Edmond, MD 3:35 Case Presentations and Panel Discussion 4:00 Reception for Attendees Saturday, February 24, 2007 7:15 AM Continental Breakfast/Exhibits Session: Vitreoretinal Disease 8:00 EyeGENE: I m from the government and here to help you Richard Alan Lewis, MD 8:10 Vitreous visualization and management for the anterior segment surgeon Eric R. Holz, MD 8:20 CRAO: Immediate treatment and workup Elizabeth F. Baze, MD 8:30 CRVO: Immediate treatment and workup Yvonne I. Chu, MD 8:40 AREDS2: What did we learn and why are we doing this? Richard Alan Lewis, MD 8:50 Injections aplenty: The best treatment for macular degeneration Eric R. Holz, MD 9:00 Case Presentations and Panel Discussion
9:30 Break/Exhibits Session: Cataract and Refractive Surgery 10:00 Avoiding common errors in phacoemulsification Mitchell P. Weikert, MD 10:10 The new viscoelastics Stephen C. Pflugfelder, MD 10:20 Techniques of iris repair Douglas D. Koch, MD 10:30 Management of the dislocated IOL M. Bowes Hamill, MD 10:40 New advances in refractive surgery Douglas D. Koch, MD 10:50 Posterior lamellar keraplasty: Two approaches M. Bowes Hamill, MD Stephen C. Pflugfelder, MD 11:10 Case Presentation and Panel Discussion 11:40 PATON MEDAL LECTURE Introduction Femtosecond laser corneal transplanation: From theory to clinical practice Dan B. Jones, MD Roger F. Steinert, MD 12:30 PM Luncheon 1:30 Collaboration with industry: The ethical tightrope Mitchell P. Weikert, MD Session: Cornea and External Disease 2:30 Strange forms of conjunctival inflammation Dan B. Jones, MD 2:40 Conjunctival scarring: The pemphigold dilemma Kirk R. Wilhelmus, MD, PhD 2:50 Treatment of recurrent pterygium Alice Y. Matoba, MD 3:00 Microbial keratitis update Dan B. Jones, MD 3:10 The dendrite that won t heal Kirk R. Wilhelmus, MD, PhD 3:20 Salzmann s nodular degeneration Alice Y. Matoba, MD 3:30 New modalities for anterior segment imaging Mitchell P. Weikert, MD 3:40 Case Presentations and Panel Discussion 5:00 PM Adjourn
Guest Faculty David Paton Medal Guest Lecturer Roger F. Steinert, MD Professor of Ophthalmology and Biomedical Engineering Vice Chair of Clinical Ophthalmology Director of Cornea, Refractive & Cataract Surgery University of California, Irvine Irvine, California The Cullen Eye Institute Department of Ophthalmology Baylor College of Medicine Faculty Elizabeth F. Baze, MD Comprehensive Ophthalmology Milton Boniuk, MD Oculoplastics, Oncology, and Anterior Segment Surgery Peter T. Chang, MD Glaucoma Yvonne I. Chu, MD Comprehensive Ophthalmology David K. Coats, MD Adult Strabismus and Pediatric Ophthalmology Jane C. Edmond, MD Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus Rod Foroozan, MD Neuro-Ophthalmology Ronald L. Gross, MD Glaucoma M. Bowes Hamill, MD Corneal, Cataract, and Refractive Surgery Eric R. Holz, MD Vitreoretinal Diseases and Surgery Dan B. Jones, MD Corneal and External Diseases Douglas D. Koch, MD Refractive and Cataract Surgery Richard Alan Lewis, MD, MS Uveo-retinal Diseases, Ocular Genetics Alice Y. Matoba, MD Corneal and External Diseases Silvia D. Orengo-Nania, MD Glaucoma Evelyn A. Paysse, MD Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus Stephen C. Pflugfelder, MD Corneal, Refractive, Cataract Surgery, and External Diseases Paul G. Steinkuller, MD Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus Gunter K. von Noorden, MD Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Mitchell P. Weikert, MD, MS Corneal and External Diseases, Cataract and Refractive Surgery Kirk R. Wilhelmus, MD, PhD Cornea and External Diseases Kimberly G. Yen, MD Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus Michael T. Yen, MD Ophthalmic Plastic, Lacrimal, and Orbital Surgery
Fee, Registration & Confirmation Information Refer to the registration form for the fee schedule. Your registration will not be processed until payment is received. Your registration will be confirmed. If you have not received confirmation at least 5 business days before the activity start date, contact the Office of Continuing Medical Education (OCME) immediately. If you plan to register on-site, contact OCME at least 24 hours in advance to confirm activity status and space availability. The OCME reserves the right to limit the number of participants in an activity and will not be responsible for any expenses incurred by an individual whose registration is not confirmed and for whom space is not available. Residents/Fellows can register online, but verification of status must be submitted within 24 hours of registration via fax to 713.798.7955. Payment must be in U.S funds, payable to Baylor College of Medicine. Continental breakfasts, breaks, luncheons, and syllabus are included in the registration fee. To register/pay online, visit the activity website at http://cme.bcm.tmc.edu/1353 and follow the instructions. Cancellation/Refund Policy Requests for registration refunds must be in writing and received by the Office of Continuing Medical Education (OCME) at least 10 business days before the activity begins. The date the request is received by the OCME will be considered the cancellation date. Requests received after the refund deadline will not be processed. Cancellations are subject to a $50 administrative fee deducted from the registration fee paid to cover guarantees and other expenses. Requests should be mailed to the OCME or faxed to 713.798.7955. The OCME reserves the right to cancel activities, not less than 10 business days before the scheduled date, if extenuating circumstances make it necessary. Registrants will be notified at the contact number indicated on the registration form followed by written notification. If an activity is cancelled, OCME s liability is limited to the registration fee paid. Location and Accommodation Information The Houstonian Hotel, 111 North Post Oak Lane, Houston, Texas 77024 Phone: 800.231.2759 or 713.680.2626 Accommodations should be arranged directly with The Houstonian Hotel. Please identify yourself with the Baylor College of Medicine CULLEN COURSE when making reservations in order to benefit from the special group rate ($182.00 single/double). Rooms have been reserved at the special rate on a space available basis. The deadline to receive the special rate is February 1, 2007, unless the room block has already been filled. The City of Houston is hosting a large convention the weekend of this conference. Please reserve your room early. The Houstonian is easily accessible to the city s most sought after attractions. Houston Intercontinental Airport and Hobby Airport are both just a 30 to 45 minute drive, while downtown and the George R. Brown Convention Center are only 7 miles away. Within two miles is the Galleria, Houston s fabulous shopping, dining and entertainment area. The Houstonian is an oasis in the heart of the city. All hotel guests can use the private jogging trails, tennis courts, hand ball courts, swimming pool, and the state of the art exercise facilities. To learn more about The Houstonian Hotel you can go online at www.houstonian.com.
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REGISTRATION FORM 22nd Annual Cullen Course Clinical Advances in Ophthalmology for Practicing Ophthalmologists Friday, February 23 through Saturday, February 24, 2007 The Houstonian Hotel, 111 North Post Oak Lane, Houston, Texas Please print. Name Last / First / MI Degree Affiliation Address City State Zip Code Office Phone Fax BCM Alum Email Specialty (for activity-related follow-up, e.g., outcomes assessment) REGISTRATION FEE (please indicate) Physician........................... $555 Physician BECA/BCM Alumni............. $455 Other Healthcare Professional............ $295 BCM Fellow/Resident/Medical Student*..... No Fee Non-BCM Fellow/Resident/Medical Student* $275 *Verification Required. Fax within 24 hours of registration to 713.798.7955. Professional License No./State METHOD OF PAYMENT CHECK (in U.S. Funds) made payable to Baylor College of Medicine. CREDIT CARD VISA MasterCard DISCOVER AMEX Credit Card Number Name on Card Authorized Signature With credit card payment, you may fax completed registration form to 713.798.7955. Return completed registration form and payment to: Baylor College of Medicine Office of Continuing Medical Education (1353) P.O. Box 4708 Houston, Texas 77210-4708 Expiration (M/Y) (required) Special Dietary Needs (specify) Contact OCME if you have any ADA accommodation needs. Your registration must be prepaid. FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY CK CC LB Cash Date: Amount: Online registration is available at http://cme.bcm.tmc.edu/1353
Office of Continuing Medical Education Baylor College of Medicine One Baylor Plaza, MS: BCM 155 Houston, Texas 77030 22nd Annual Cullen Course Clinical Advances in Ophthalmology for Practicing Ophthalmologists Friday, February 23 through Saturday, February 24, 2007 The Houstonian Hotel, 111 North Post Oak Lane, Houston, Texas Register/pay online at http://cme.bcm.tmc.edu/1353 Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Permit No.1517 Houston, Texas
22nd Annual Cullen Course Clinical Advances in Ophthalmology for Practicing Ophthalmologists Friday, February 23 Saturday, February 24, 2007 The Houstonian Hotel 111 North Post Oak Lane Houston, Texas David Paton Medal Lecturer Roger F. Steinert, MD University of California, Irvine Irvine, California Topics Include Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Glaucoma Oculoplastics and Orbit Neuro-ophthalmology Vitreoretinal Disease Cataract and Refractive Surgery Cornea and External Disease Presented by Baylor College of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology Sponsored by Baylor College of Medicine Houston, Texas