Ocular regeneration

Sunday, June 21, 1045–1215
Carson B

OBJECTIVES

At the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Share research ideas in the area of ocular regeneration and consider collaborative studies
• Identify other ophthalmologists in Canada with an interest and expertise in ocular regenerative medicine
• Develop a better understanding about the use of a Boston keratoprosthesis to treat patients with advanced ocular surface disease
• Learn about the potential use of the ARGUS implant for patients with retinal blindness
• Learn about a new technique for treating limbal stem cell disease (SLET)
• Develop a needs assessment regarding organizing a Canadian Ocular Regeneration Society

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GUEST Hariminder Dua

CHAIR Allan Slomovic

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Schedule

1045	Business meeting
1105	Limbal stem cells: Science and surgery · Harminder Dua
1130	Discussion
1135	The Argus II Artificial Retinal Implant. The Toronto experience · Robert Devenyi
1142	Discussion
1145	Boston KPro · Mona Harissi-Dagher
1152	Discussion
1155	Lamellar KPro · Kashif Baig
1202	Discussion
1205	Simple limbal epithelial transplantation · Mauricio Perez
1212	Discussion