courses and events,

1991 Announcements for courses and meetings on intraocular lens implantation or related anterior segment surgery must be received no later than eight weeks before publkation.

• CURRENT CONCEPTS IN LASER TECHNOLOGY IN RETINAL DISEASES sponsored by the Wilmer Ophthalmological Institute of the Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions

May 11, 1991

Thomas B. Turner Building The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions Baltimore, Maryland

The course will review current concepts in laser technology applicable to retinal diseases. Proven and theoretical advantages and disadvantages of dye lasers, diode laser systems (slitlamp transpupillary and endophotocoagulation), and laser indirect ophthalmoscopes will be reviewed. A laboratory session with hands-on experience will be offered.

AMA category I credit

Contact: Program Coordinator

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The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions Office of Continuing Education Turner Building, 720 Rutland Avenue Baltimore, Maryland 21205-2195 (301) 955-2959

AN INTRODUCTION TO THE FUTURE OF APHAKIC CORRECTION sponsored by 3M Vision Care

May 18, 1991 June 15, 1991

San Francisco Chicago

This course will explore the most advanced techniques for treating aphakia, and will help surgeons and technicians achieve the best postoperative visual results possible with multifocal implants.

Faculty includes Alan Aker, M.D., John Hunkeler, M.D., Douglas Koch, M.D., Richard Lindstrom, M.D., John Retzlaff, M.D., Donald Sanders, M.D., Ph.D.

Contact: Ellen French Diana Dalsass Robert Marston and Associates, Inc. (212) 371-2200

Registration: (800) 543-3653

• PEDIATRIC OPHTHALMOLOGY

May 25,1991

Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital New York, New York

Course Director: Norman Medow, M.D.

Contact: Kimberly Corbin, Course Coordinator Department of Ophthalmology Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital 210 East 64th Street New York, New York 10021 (212) 605-3761; Fax: (212) 753-7699

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• MASTERS OF CATARACT SURGERY

June 7-8, 1991

Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital New York, New York

Course Director: Jack M. Dodick, M.D.

Contact: Kimberly Corbin, Course Coordinator

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Department of Ophthalmology Manhattan Eye, Ear & Throat Hospital 210 East 64th Street New York, New York 10021 (212) 605-3761; Fax: (212) 753-7699

CANADIAN IMPLANT ASSOCIATION SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL MEETING

June 14-15, 1991

Ramada Renaissance Hotel Montreal, Canada

The theme of the meeting is the application of new technology to clinical practice.

Speakers include Charles Keiman, M.D., Evangelos Gragoudas, M.D., Perry Binder, M.D., John Alpar, M.D., Seymour Brownstein, M.D., Marvin Kwitko, M.D., Yvon Tardif, M.D., Kurt Buzard, M.D.

Contact: Marvin Kwitko, M.D.

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Pro gram Chairman 5591 Cote des Neiges Road Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3T 1 Y8 (514) 735-1133

ADVANCES IN CORNEA

June 29, 1991

New York Hospital New York, New York

Comprehensive update on the medical and surgical management of corneaVexternal disease and refractive disorders with didactic and videotape instruction.

Invited speakers include C. Stephen Foster, M.D., Mitchell H. Friedlaender, M.D., Kenneth Kenyon, M.D., Peter R. Laibson, M.D., Neal A. Sher, M.D., Walter Stark, M.D.

Course Directors: Olivia N. Serdarevic, M.D., Calvin W. Roberts

Contact: Ms. Becky Lewis

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Department of Ophthalmology The New York Hospital Cornell University Medical College 1300 York Avenue New York, New York 10021 (212) 746-2860

BIOMATERIALS IN OPHTHALMOLOGY sponsored by the Interdisciplinary Club of Biomaterials in Ophthalmology

July 4, 1991

Palazzo dei Congresso Florence, Italy

Topics of the symposium include contact lenses, keratoprostheses, intraocular lenses, and new indications for biocompatibility tests.

Scientific Coordinator: Piera Versura, M.D. Institute of Ophthalmology University of Bologna Via Massarenti 9 Bologna, Italy Phone: 51/342821-302874 Fax: 51/342821

Congress Secretariat: Newtours S.r.1.

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Via Guido Monaco, 20/A 50144 Florence, Italy Phone: 55/357822/321155/617/8 Fax: 55/366969

FIRST INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON REFRACTIVE SURGERY sponsored by the Keratorefractive Society

July 5-6, 1991

Palais des Congres Cannes, France

Keynote Speakers: Svyatoslav Fyodorov, M.D., Jose Barraquer, M.D.

The symposium will cover all aspects of refractive surgery including the excimer laser. The format includes papers and roundtable discussions.

Contact: Frank J. Grady, M.D., Ph.D. 103 Parking Way Lake Jackson, Texas 77566 (409) 299-2961; Fax: (409) 297-2395

• PHACOEMULSIFICATION AND SMALL INCISION IOLS: LECTURE AND LABORATORY COURSE (sponsored by the Cullen Eye Institute, Baylor College of Medicine)

August 2-3, 1991

Cullen Eye Institute Houston, Texas

CME credit

Contact: Carol J. Soroka, Program Coordinator Office of Continuing Education Baylor College of Medicine One Baylor Plaza Houston, Texas 77030 (713) 798-6020

• 7TH SARASOTA PHACO COURSE sponsored by the Sarasota Cataract Foundation

August 2-3, 1991

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Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Longboat Key, Florida

Course Director: Harry B. Grabow, M.D.

The course emphasis is on capsulorhexis, phaco in-situ, foldable intraocular lenses, and no-stitch closure. It is suitable for beginning and advanced phaco surgeons.

CME credit

Contact: Kim Fox, Course Coordinator Sarasota Cataract Foundation 3920 Bee Ridge Road Building F, Suite C Sarasota, Florida 34233 (813) 925-0000; Fax: (813) 921-3783

• TENTH ANNUAL FLORIDA WINTER WORKSHOP

December 27-29, 1991

Diplomat Resort Hotel Hollywood, Florida

The theme of the meeting is cataract and implant surgery, keratorefractive surgery, oculoplastic surgery, and contact lenses.

Speakers include Robert Welsh, M.D., Miles Galin, M.D., Ellis Gruber, M.D., Leeds Katzen, M.D., Charles KeIman, M.D., Charles Bechert, M.D., Jean Paul Demers, M.D., Marvin Kwitko, M.D., Kurt Buzard, M.D., Richard Rashid, M.D., Penny Asbell, M.D., Michael Patipa, M.D., Geoffrey Kwitko, M.D., Frank Weinstock, M.D., Sandra Belmont, M.D.

Contact: Marvin Kwitko, M.D. Program Chairman 5591 Cote des Neiges Road Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3T 1 Y8 (514) 735-1133

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