Phaco vs MSICS
Keynote Speaker -David Chang, M.D.
Rengaraj Venkatech, M.D. / Haripriya Aravind, M.D.
What are the results when you do a head to head comparison of Phaco Surgery with MSICS surgery in the same global environment?
High Volume / High Quality Cataract Surgery
Keynote Speaker – Matt Oliva, M.D. / Geoff Tabin, M.D.
The Himalayan Cataract Project has helped pioneer the delivery of efficient and cost effective cataract surgery in some of the worlds poorest and most remote locations Dr. Tabin and Dr. Oliva shared their recent experience.
Training for MSICS on a Global Scale
Keynote Speaker – Glenn Strauss, MD / Stan Pletcher, M.D.
Since 1997 Dr. Strauss has worked to develop innovative techniques to address the problem of cataract blindness in developing nations and in 2005, he began his manual small incision cataract surgery training program.
Partnering with an Institution in a Developing Country
Keynote Speaker – David Friedman, M.D. /
Alfred Sommer, M.D.
“Partnering with eyecare institutions in developing countries can take many forms. For some it involves visiting a host and performing surgery to help alleviate blindness. Others develop NGOs that offer specialized training or skills to partnering organizations.
Bridging the Technology Gap: MSICS in the Real World
Keynote Speaker – Martin Spencer, MD / Stan Pletcher, MD
Together with Dr. Spencer we will explore the application and process of using MSICS in the Real World. We are excited about the knowledge that he brings to this field.
Learning on the Mission Field
Keynote Speaker – Stan Pletcher, MD /
Baxter McLendon, MD / Nick Patel, MD
Is it a GOOD or BAD idea to learn or re-learn surgical techniques on the mission field? What are the risks and what are the rewards?
Getting Started Early in Global Eye Care
Keynote Speaker – John Welling, MD
Dr. Welling shares about his global ophthalmology fellowship with the Moran Eye Center and gives tips to young ophthalmologists about getting started in international ophthalmology.
Sustainable International Eye Care
Keynote Speaker – Victoria M. Sheffield /
John M. Barrows / Raheem Rahmathullah
International Eye Foundation –
This webinar addresses creative solutions to developing capacity for growth in remote areas around the world.