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2025 Agenda, Objectives and Bios

Friday, March 21

6 - 7 pm

Welcome Reception in the Intercontinental Hotel. Magnolia Terrace, 7th Floor

Saturday, March 22

7 - 8 am	Registration and Breakfast
8:10 – 8:40 am	John H. and Anna Marie Fish Memorial Lecture: The Innovative “Steps” Most Useful in Solving Difficult Problems in Ophthalmology Eugene de Juan, MD The Jean Kelly Stock Distinguished Professor of Ophthalmology UCSF Health San Francisco, CA Objectives: Simplify important problems in ophthalmology and related fields by concentrating on the key issue from a clinical standpoint; Derive multiple solutions and test those solutions to validate the path; Explain how simplification and rapid early testing often leads to fruitful new therapies.
8:40 – 9:40 am	Texas Medical Liability Trust - TMB Complaints: Avoidance and Surviving the Process (ETHICS/PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY) Brett Rowe, JD Evans, Rowe & Holbrook San Antonio, TX Objectives: List Medical Practice Act violations that cause complaints; Describe the TMB complaint process and how to survive it; Give examples of recent TMB complaints and punishments; and Employ practices to best avoid TMB complaints.
9:40 – 10:40 am	The Barry Uhr, MD Prize in Comprehensive Ophthalmology Cost Analysis of PRP Performed in the OR vs the Clinic Sean Drummond, MD, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX Objectives: Assess the costs and outcomes of initial panretinal photocoagulation performed in the clinic vs the OR in a population of treatment-naive patients with PDR. Supplemental Oxygen Use in Ophthalmic Surgery Mena Kozman, MD, UT Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX Objectives: Explain how open-system delivery of supplemental oxygen increases the operative fire risk. Comparison of Light-adjustable Lenses and Multifocal Lenses Victoria Ly, MD, MPH, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX Objectives: Compare the visual outcomes for distance and near concurrently of light-adjustable lenses and multifocal lenses. Subsequent Trabeculectomy after Ab Externo XEN Anne Duong, MD, UT Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX Objectives: Discern the safety and efficacy of ab externo XEN implantation on subsequent trabeculectomy.
10:40 – 11:15 am	Coffee Break with the Exhibits
11:15 – 11:45 am	The Importance of Advocacy in Protecting Patients Michael X. Repka, MD Professor of Ophthalmology and Professor of Pediatrics at the Wilmer Eye Institute Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine 2025 President, American Academy of Ophthalmology Baltimore, MD Objectives: List relevant and recent advocacy efforts and their impact at the state and federal levels in support of advancing the profession of ophthalmology, patient care, and safety
11:45 am – 12:15 pm	Business Meeting
12 pm – 1 pm	Lunch in Exhibit Area
1 – 1:30 pm	Pediatric Panel - Moderated by Eric Packwood, MD, Pediatric Eye Specialists, Fort Worth, TX Myopia Control: Is the Bang Worth the Buck? David Skanchy, MD Pediatric Eye Specialists Fort Worth, TX Objectives: List the current trends in myopia control treatment within ophthalmology and optometry; Review landmark myopia control studies and their statistical and clinical implications. ROP Update S. Madison Duff-Lynes, MD Pediatric Eye Specialists Fort Worth, TX Objectives: Recognize signs of Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) in infants; List new treatments.
1:30 – 2 pm	Restoring Humanity: Oculoplastics and Eye Trauma Care in the War in Ukraine Jorge Corona, MD Oculoplastics Associates of Texas Dallas, TX Objectives: Discuss the prevalence of and types of eye injuries sustained during the war in Ukraine; Present the latest techniques and technologies used in treating war trauma; Share case studies of treatments and outcomes of injured soldiers and civilians.
2 - 2:30 pm	Pearls for Picking the Perfect IOL Sumitra Khandelwal, MD Professor of Ophthalmology, Cornea, Cataract and Refractive Surgery Medical Director - Lions Eye Bank of Texas Baylor College of Medicine - Cullen Eye Institute Houston, TX Objectives: Determine best lens choices based on patient lifestyle; Describe optics of each IOL; Manage post operative surprises and dissatisfaction.
2:30 – 3 pm	Coffee and Dessert in the Exhibit Hall
2:30 pm	Resident Awards & Prize Drawings
3 – 4 pm	OMIC - Lessons Learned from Glaucoma Claims Jeannette Domask, MPH, CPHRM Risk Manager, Ophthalmic Mutual Insurance Company San Fransisco, CA Objectives: Explain the role of effective communication and comanagement to mitigate liability risks; Appropriately craft an addendum to the medical record; Define the role and responsibilities of ancillary personnel.
4 – 4:30 pm	Ocular Surface Reconstruction Ahmad Kheirkhah, MD Associate Professor of Ophthalmology Ruiz Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston Objectives: Differentiate surgical techniques for the management of patients with limbal stem cell deficiency using autologous or allogeneic tissues; Review the surgery of fornix reconstruction for those with symblepharon using amniotic membrane and oral mucosa grafts; Explain the surgical uses of the amniotic membrane for various ocular surface diseases.
4:30 – 4:45 pm	Glucagon-like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) Receptor Agonists Update for the Ophthalmologist Timothy J. McCulley, MD Professor and Chair, Ruiz Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science Richard S. Ruiz, MD Distinguished University Chair John P. McGovern Medical School University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, TX Objectives: Explain how the prevalence of weight loss medications is impacting ophthalmic surgery, patient selection and recovery.
4:45 – 5:15 pm	The Narrow Angle Lauren Blieden, MD Professor of Ophthalmology Baylor College of Medicine Houston, TX Objectives: Recognize acute narrow angle glaucoma and the need for immediate treatment; List new treatments.