CME ACCREDITATION

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of William Beaumont Hospital and Vit-Buckle Society.

William Beaumont Hospital is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

William Beaumont Hospital designates this live activity for a maximum of 10.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s).™ Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Non-physician professionals should check with their individual credentialing body to confirm that participation in this CME activity will be approved for credit. All non-physician participants will receive an attendance certificate from Beaumont Health System.

CME credits can be used to meet the Continuing Education requirements needed for Michigan Nursing relicensure without limitation.

APRIL 12-13, 2013 • FONTAINEBLEAU MIAMI BEACH

INAUGURAL VIT-BUCKLE SOCIETY

MEETING

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First VBS Dinner Meeting in Palm Springs, CA, December 2007

This meeting is dedicated to the memory of

Debra L. Cermak

Debbie’s tireless efforts supporting

the education of fellows have helped make

our society what it is today.

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WELCOME to the first Vit-Buckle Society stand-alone meeting! We are delighted to welcome you to not only a new surgical retina meeting, but

a new kind of meeting: a forum aimed at up and coming, energetic, vitreoretinal

surgeons willing to discuss surgical techniques and medical practices in an open

and highly interactive environment among colleagues. The distinction between

faculty and audience is gone. Everyone is a participant. Everyone is a speaker.

Be prepared to offer up your ideas, insights and challenges by interacting with

presenters, moderators, industry… everyone.

This meeting is made possible by your experiences and knowledge as well as the

generous support of the companies listed at the end of the program. Their support

of this new and untested meeting stands as a testament to their dedication to

our profession.

Now, share your experiences, voice your concerns and thoughts about other

surgeons’ experiences, and most importantly leave this meeting feeling that you

contributed and learned something to incorporate into your practice.

Thank you for coming to Miami Beach. We look forward to our time together!

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE

R.V. Paul Chan, MD

Thomas A. Albini, MD

Audina M. Berrocal, MD

R. Ross Lakhanpal, MD

Geeta A. Lalwani, MD

John W. Kitchens, MD

Derek Kunimoto, MD, JD

Andrew A. Moshfeghi, MD, MBA

Charles C. Wykoff, MD, PhD

Charles W. Mango, MD

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SPEAKERS

Thomas A. Albini, MDMiami, FL

Andrew J. Barkmeier, MDRochester, MN

Matthew S. Benz, MDHouston, TX

Audina M. Berrocal, MDMiami, FL

Maria H. Berrocal, MDSan Juan, PR

Petros E. Carvounis, MD, FRCS(C)Houston, TX

Stanley Chang, MDNew York, NY

Pravin U. Dugel, MDPhoenix, AZ

David A. Eichenbaum, MDSt. Petersburg, FL

Lisa J. Faia, MDRoyal Oak, MI

Harry W. Flynn, Jr., MDMiami, FL

Sunir J. Garg, MDPhiladelphia, PA

Anurag Gupta, MDDowners Grove, IL

J. William Harbour, MDMiami, FL

Richard S. Kaiser, MDPhiladelphia, PA

John W. Kitchens, MDLexington, KY

Allan E. Kreiger, MDLos Angeles, CA

Derek Kunimoto, MD, JDPhoenix, AZ

Rohit Ross Lakhanpal, MDOwings Mills, MD

Geeta A. Lalwani, MDLongmont, CO

Andreas K. Lauer, MDPortland, OR

Thomas C. Lee, MD, MSc FRCS(C)Los Angeles, CA

Yannek I. Leiderman MD, PhDChicago, IL

Theodore Leng, MDPalo Alto, CA

Phoebe Lin, MD, PhDPortland, OR

Efrem D. Mandelcorn MD, FRCS(C)Toronto, ON, Canada

Charles W. Mango, MDBronxville, NY

Darius M. Moshfeghi, MDPalo Alto, CA

Prithvi Mruthyunjaya, MDChapel Hill, NC

Timothy G. Murray, MD, MBAMiami, FL

Lisa C. Olmos de Koo, MD, MBALos Angeles, CA

Francesco Pichi, MDMilan, Italy

Christopher D. Riemann, MDCincinnati, OH

Andrew M. Schimel, MDMiami, FL

Robert A. Sisk, MDCincinnati, OH

William E. Smiddy, MDMiami, FL

Lucia Sobrin, MD, MPHBoston, MA

Tien P. Wong, MDHouston, TX

Charles C. Wykoff, MD, PhDHouston, TX

Steven Yeh, MDDecatur, GA

Howard S. Ying, MD, PhDBaltimore, MD

MODERATORS

Caroline Baumal, MDBoston, MA

David M. Brown, MDHouston, TX

Steve Charles, MDMemphis, TN

Jay S. Duker, MDBoston, MA

Dean Eliott, MDBoston, MA

Jorge A. Fortun, MDPalm Beach Gardens, FL

John W. Kitchens, MDLexington, KY

Geeta A. Lalwani, MDLongmont, CO

Andreas K. Lauer, MDPortland, OR

Loh-Shan Leung, MDPalo Alto, CA

John Justus Miller, MDAtlanta, GA

Carmen A. Puliafito, MD, MBALos Angeles, CA

Rajiv Shah, MDPhiladelphia, PA

Stephanie Vanderveldt, MDAtlanta, GA

Pradeepa Yoganathan, MDBuffalo, NY

FELLOWS’ FORAY

Swetangi Bhaleeya, MDNew York, NY

Shaminder S. Bhullar, MDGainesville, FL

R.V. Paul Chan, MDNew York, NY

Vishak J. John, MDMiami, FL

Christine Kay, MDGainesville, FL

Joseph Martel, MDDurham, NC

Virgilio Morales-Canton, MDMexico City, Mexico

Anton Orlin, MDNew York, NY

D. Wilkin Parke, III, MDMiami, FL

Hugo Quiroz-Mercado, MDDenver, CO

Aleksandra Rachitskaya, MDMiami, FL

Justin Townsend, MDAtlanta, GA

Lejla Vajzovic, MDDurham, NC

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Allan E. Kreiger, MD is Professor of

Ophthalmology at the David Geffen School

of Medicine at UCLA. His clinical practice

in general includes diseases of the retina and

vitreous with emphasis on traumatic injuries,

diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration,

and retinal detachment. He received his

specialty training at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary in

Boston and is a member of the American Ophthalmological Society

and the Retina Society.

Dr. Kreiger is the Director of the Vitreoretinal Surgical Fellowship

at the Jules Stein Eye Institute and his teaching activities include

interactions with medical students, ophthalmology residents, and

vitreoretinal fellows. Over the course of his career, he has been

instrumental in mentoring over 50 fellows from all over the world in

the art of scleral buckling and vitrectomy surgery. He serves as the

faculty advisor to the Jules Stein operating rooms and does extensive

editing and reviewing work for numerous scientific journals in the

field of ophthalmology. He has recently given several named lecture-

ships including the Taylor Smith Lecture, the Delbert Nachazel

Lecture, and the Paul Sternberg Lecture.

Dr. Kreiger’s research interests include the development of

innovative vitreoretinal surgical techniques and the elucidation of

the natural history of complex retinal detachments. He is an investi-

gator on a number of clinical trials regarding retinal diseases and

their treatment being conducted at the Jules Stein Eye Institute.

VBS LIFETIME MENTORSHIP AWARDFriday, April 12, 2013

9:05 am

Scleral buckling techniquesALLAN E. KREIGER, MD

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Stanley Chang, MD, is the K.K. Tse and Ku Teh

Ying Professor of Ophthalmology at Columbia

University Medical Center. Dr. Chang completed

his medical degree at the College of Physicians &

Surgeons of Columbia University. After residency

at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, he was a

vitreoretinal fellow at the Bascom Palmer Eye

Institute. Dr. Chang joined the Dept. of Ophthalmology at Cornell

University Medical School, where he rose to the rank of Professor. In

1995 he was appointed Edward S. Harkness Professor and Chairman of

the Dept. of Ophthalmology at Columbia University, and Director of

the Edward S. Harkness Eye Institute. In 2012 he stepped down as

chairman but remains an active faculty member.

Dr. Chang has developed and pioneered several revolutionary surgical

approaches to treat complicated forms of retinal detachment, improving

outcomes for patients worldwide. He was the first to use perfluoro-

propane gas in the management of retinal detachments caused by scar

tissue proliferation (PVR) on the retina. He developed perfluorocarbon

liquids, a ‘heavy liquid’ used in flattening retinal detachment, and the

related surgical techniques for vitreoretinal surgery. In collaboration

with Avi Grinblat, he developed a panoramic viewing system.

He is the recipient of several honors including the Hermann Wacker

Prize from the Club Jules Gonin, Helmerich Prize from the American

Society of Retina Specialists, the Lifetime Achievement Honor Award

and the Charles Schepens Lecture from the American Academy of

Ophthalmology, the Jackson Memorial Lecture and the Alcon

Research Institute Award. Consistently named as one of America’s best

doctors, Dr. Chang was selected as National Physician of the Year by

the Castle Connolly Guides in 2008.

VBS KEYNOTE SPEAKERSaturday, April 13, 2013

11:10 am

Perspectives in retinal detachment. Are we making progress?

STANLEY CHANG, MD

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PROGRAM

FRIDAY, APRIL 127:30 AM-5:05 PM

RegistrationFontainebleau Miami BeachUpper Lobby Level – Splash Ballroom 6

7:30-8:30 AM

BreakfastFontainebleau Miami BeachUpper Lobby Level – Splash Ballrooms 9-10

7:30-5:05 PM

ExhibitsFontainebleau Miami BeachUpper Lobby Level – Splash Ballrooms 9-10

8:30-5:05 PM

Scientific SessionsFontainebleau Miami BeachUpper Lobby Level – Splash Ballrooms 11-12

8:30-8:35 AM

OPENING REMARKSCharles C. Wykoff, MD, PhD

8:35-10:45 AM

SESSION 1Rhegmatogenous and tractionalretinal detachments: Tricks & tipsModerators: Caroline Baumal, MD & Carmen A. Puliafito, MD, MBA

8:35

Retinal detachment repair decisionsCharles W. Mango, MD

8:50

Extreme pneumaticEfrem D. Mandelcorn, MD, FRCS(C)

9:05

Introduction of Allan E. Kreiger, MDCharles W. Mango, MD

9:10

VBS LIFETIME MENTORSHIP AWARD LECTUREScleral buckling techniquesAllan E. Kreiger, MD

9:25

Recurrent retinal detachment managementTien P. Wong, MD

9:40

Scleral buckling and PVRHoward S. Ying, MD, PhD

9:55

GRT managementRohit Ross Lakhanpal, MD

GRT management Geeta A. Lalwani, MD

10:15

Novel techniques for diabetic vitrectomyMaria H. Berrocal, MD

10:30

Techniques and outcomes of diabetic vitrectomyPetros E. Carvounis, MD

10:45-11:15

Break

11:15 AM-12:50 PM

SESSION 2Management of macular puckers,holes, and optic pits: What to peel and how best to do itModerators: David M. Brown, MD & Stephanie Vanderveldt, MD

11:15

A tricky peel – worth it??Lisa C. Olmos de Koo, MD, MBA

11:30

Macular foldsPhoebe Lin, MD, PhD

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11:45

Optic pitsFrancesco Pichi, MD

Surgical exploration of the Daedalus labyrinthYannek I. Leiderman, MD, PhD

12:05 PM

Vitrectomy and internal drainage forserous retinal detachmentLucia Sobrin, MD, MPH

12:20

Vitreomacular traction from a preretinal granulomaSteven Yeh, MD

12:35

Endoscopy for vitreoretinal surgeryThomas C. Lee, MD, MSc, FRCSC

12:50-2:10

Lunch

1:20-1:50

SURGICAL INNOVATIONS PRESENTATION(Not endorsed by William Beaumont Hospital as part of the CME activity)

Moderators: Jorge A. Fortun, MD & John W. Kitchens, MD

2:10-3:20

SESSION 3Medical retina: The evolvingstandard of care for themanagement of vitreomaculartraction, diabetic macular edemaand retinal vein occlusionModerators: Andreas K. Lauer, MD & Pradeepa Yoganathan, MD

2:10

DME managementDavid A. Eichenbaum, MD

Wide field fluorescein angiography in the management of DME and RVOCharles C. Wykoff, MD, PhD

RVO managementJohn W. Kitchens, MD

2:40

Will Ocriplasmin steal my case? Matthew S. Benz, MD

Ocriplasmin: The importance of patient selectionPravin U. Dugel, MD

3:05

Anti-PDGF for the treatment of AMD: A potential paradigm changeRichard S. Kaiser, MD

3:20-3:50

Break

3:50–5:05

SESSION 4Attention to detail: Vitrectomyfluidics, endophthalmitis andsurgical complicationsModerators: Dean Eliott, MD & John J. Miller, MD

3:50

Endophthalmitis following small gauge vitrectomyDerek Kunimoto, MD, JD

Techniques for managing suspectedendophthalmitisTheodore Leng, MD

4:15

Complications of vitrectomyAndrew M. Schimel, MD

4:30

Vitrectomy complications and what to doHarry W. Flynn, Jr., MD

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4:45

27 gauge pars plana vitrectomy: Small is BIGChristopher D. Riemann, MD

Alternate views of 27-gauge vitrectomyMaria H. Berrocal, MD

5:05

Adjourn

7:00-11:00

EVENING EVENT AT ARKADIA

7:00-8:10

Dinner

8:10-10:00

Fellows’ Foray(Not endorsed by William Beaumont Hospital as part of the CME activity)

Moderators: R.V. Paul Chan, MD, Christine Kay, MD, Virgilio Morales-Canton, MD, Hugo Quiroz-Mercado, MD

8:10

Introduction of fellows and moderatorsAnton Orlin, MD & D. Wilkin Parke III, MD

8:20 D. Wilkin Parke III, MD

8:30 Swetangi Bhaleeya, MD

8:40 Shaminder S. Bhullar, MD

8:50 Vishak J. John, MD

9:00 Joseph Martel, MD

9:10 Aleksandra Rachitskaya, MD

9:20 Justin Townsend, MD

9:30 Lejla Vajzovic, MD

9:40

Discussion

10:00- 11:00

Reception

SATURDAY, APRIL 138:00 AM-2:50 PM

Registration

8:00-9:00

Breakfast

8:00 AM-2:50 PM

Exhibits

9:00-2:50 PM

Scientific Sessions

9:00-10:40 AM

SESSION 5Unusual surgical situations:pediatrics, intraocular tumors, and uveitisModerators: Jay S. Duker, MD & Rajiv Shah, MD

9:00

Pearls and pitfalls in pediatric retinal surgeryRobert A. Sisk, MD

New instrumentation techniques for pediatric retina casesAudina M. Berrocal, MD

9:20

Aqueous redirected: MIVS and the treatment of refractory aqueous misdirectionAndrew J. Barkmeier, MD

9:35

Cut it out: Vitreoretinal approach tobiopsy of uveal track lesionsPrithvi Mruthyunjaya, MD

9:50

Ocular oncology surgical advances: Novel approaches to treatmentTimothy G. Murray, MD, MBA

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10:05

Maximizing returns on vitreous biopsyThomas A. Albini, MD

Techniques for chorioretinal biopsySunir J. Garg, MD

10:25

Complications of acute retinal necrosisLisa J. Faia, MD

10:40-11:10

Break

11:10-11:15

Introduction of Stanley Chang, MDR. V. Paul Chan, MD

11:15 AM-12:10 PM

VBS KEYNOTE LECTUREPerspectives in retinal detachment. Are we making progress?Stanley Chang, MD

12:10-1:30

Lunch

12:30-1:30

Industry Presentations by Platinum Level Supporters(Not endorsed by William Beaumont Hospital as part of the CME activity.)

Moderator: Geeta A. Lalwani, MD

12:30

Opening statementGeeta A. Lalwani, MD

12:35

Alcon Laboratories, Inc.

12:40

Bausch + Lomb

12:45

Genentech, Inc.

12:50

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

12:55

Synergetics, Inc.

1:00

ThromboGenics, Inc.

1:30-2:50

SESSION 6The future of retina: From stem cells to viral vectors and start-upsModerators: Steve Charles, MD & Loh-Shan Leung, MD

1:30

Future of genetics in the management of retinal diseasesJ. William Harbour, MD

1:45

Therapeutic applications for retinal disease using viral vectors: The Oregon experienceAndreas K. Lauer, MD

2:00

Academics to private practice: The surgical transitionAnurag Gupta, MD

2:15

Economic considerations in themanagement of retinal diseasesWilliam E. Smiddy, MD

2:30

The multiplier effect: Incorporating entrepreneurship,consulting, and start-ups into your vitreoretinal surgery careerDarius M. Moshfeghi, MD

2:45

Closing RemarksThomas A. Albini, MD

2:50

Adjourn

7:00-9:30

Banquet Dinner and Award Ceremony at Gotham Steak

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EXHIBITORSThe Vit-Buckle Society gratefully acknowledges

generous contributions from the following companies:

PLATINUM

Alcon Laboratories, Inc.

Bausch + Lomb

Genentech, Inc.

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Synergetics, Inc.

ThromboGenics, Inc.

SILVER

This CME activity is supported by educational grants from:

Alcon Laboratories, Inc.

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Medical Conference Planners, Inc.914-722-0664

vbs@medconfs.comwww.medconfs.com

Allergan, Inc.

Arctic Group of Companies

Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.

Dutch Ophthalmic, USA

Endo Optiks, Inc.

Insight Instruments, Inc.

Iridex Corporation

MedOne Surgical, Inc.

OCULUS Surgical, Inc.

Peregrine Surgical

Retina Today

Topcon Medical Systems

Valeant Ophthalmics