UCLA Department of Ophthalmology Annual Seminar
June 7
UCLA Department of Ophthalmology Annual Seminar
June 7, 2024
UCLA Stein Eye Institute • RPB Auditorium
MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
54th Doheny Memorial Lecturer
Joseph F. Rizzo III, MD
Simmons Lessell Professor of Ophthalmology
Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary
54th Jules Stein Lecturer
Russell N. Van Gelder, MD, PhD
Boyd K. Bucey Memorial Chair
University of Washington Department of Ophthalmology
21st Bradley R. Straatsma Lecturer
Tamara R. Fountain, MD
Professor of Ophthalmology
Rush Medical College Department of Ophthalmology
21st Thomas H. Pettit Lecturer
Kenneth J. Hoffer, MD
Former Clinical Professor, UCLA Department of Ophthalmology
Santa Monica, California
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The UCLA Department of Ophthalmology Annual Seminar is designed as an update course covering current clinical and research aspects of selected ophthalmic sub-specialties. The 1-day program includes the full time faculties of both the Stein Eye Institute and the Doheny Eye Institute, along with nationally prominent invited lecturers. The sessions will address current best practices in management, advanced surgical techniques, latest diagnostic technology, and translational research, in multiple educational formats, including didactic lecture, panel discussion, and case-based interactive presentations.
GOALS & OBJECTIVES
At the completion of this course, participants should be able to:
• Summarize proposed therapeutic techniques for NAION
• List indications for surgical orbital decompression for thyroid eye disease
• Explain the rationale for photopharmacology for visual restoration therapy
TARGET AUDIENCE
This course is designed for ophthalmologists, optometrists, vision scientists, and other healthcare practitioners whose practice includes care of patients with ophthalmic disease.
For more information or to register, please visit the course website: https://ucla.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?P=5&EID=6797.