Canadian Cornea Consortium: Collagen cross-linking workshop

Saturday, June 20
Pier 4, 1500�1730

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

• articulate the history, basic research and clinical applications of corneal cross-linking with Riboflavin and UVA
• identify appropriate riboflavin formulations, surgical technique, consents and management of patients with ectatic corneal conditions
• discuss the appropriate use of the UVA light source and experience the effects of cross-linking in a wet lab setting

Moderator
Guillermo Rocha

Faculty
R�jean Munger, PhD / Martin McCarthy, MD David Rootman, MD

1500	Introduction Guillermo Rocha
1505	Basics of CXL Rejean Munger
1520	Discussion
1525	Pre-op: Indications, contraindications, testing Martin McCarthy
1540	Discussion
1545	Equipment requirements Guillermo Rocha
1600	Discussion
1605	Procedure technique and post-operative care David Rootman
1620	Discussion
1625	Clinical results and Canadian experience Ray Stein
1640	Panel discussion: What to expect? All presenters
1700	Wet lab experience Raymond Stein