Subspecialty Day is concurrent with the ISRS Annual Meeting. It is a two-day course that provides a comprehensive update of developments in refractive, cornea, cataract and lens-based surgery, with an emphasis on managing and avoiding complications.

Refractive Surgery Subspecialty Day 2012

Friday, 9 November - Saturday, 10 November
McCormick Place, Chicago

Your Refractive Surgery Subspecialty Day meeting registration includes:

• Flexibility to float between meetings - registrants are free to attend any presentation taking place on Friday or Saturday.
• Access to the Joint Meeting Exhibition - your Subspecialty Day badge allows you to visit the Joint Meeting Exhibition on Saturday.
• Detailed course syllabus
• Continental breakfast
• Coffee breaks
• Lunch

Abstract and Innovative Topic Submissions

Submit an Abstract

ISRS is renowned for its unsurpassed educational meetings. You can help ISRS maintain its outstanding reputation. Submit an abstract to present at the ISRS Subspecialty Day.

The deadline for submissions is June 20, 2012. Abstracts must be written and submitted by the author. Abstracts written and submitted by industry personnel on behalf of a doctor are not allowed.

Use the Abstract Submission Guidelines (PDF) to assist with your submission.

Submit an Innovative Topic

If you have an innovative topic that you would like to have considered for the Refractive Surgery Subspecialty Day Program, submit the topic to ISRS.

Sample of 2011 Refractive Surgery Subspecialty Day Presentations

There Is No Sure Thing When It Comes to Predicting Ectasia
Perry S. Binder, MD, says most if not all studies agree that abnormal topography is the number one risk factor for developing postLASIK ectasia, but that examiners may differ in interpretation of topography, yielding different risk assessments. (ISRS members)

We Can Predict Ectasia and Prevent It
J. Bradley Randleman, MD, speaks about the risk assessment for ectasia after corneal refractive surgery and how to lower the incidence rate even further. (ISRS members)

Reduced Fee For ISRS Members

ISRS members receive a reduced registration fee for the 2012 Refractive Surgery Subspecialty Day. Apply for ISRS membership.

Refractive Surgery Program

Program Directors
David R. Hardten, MD and Michael C. Knorz, MD

Planning Group
Amar Agarwal, MD, Daniel S. Durrie, MD, David R. Hardten, MD, Michael C. Knorz, MD, Sonia H. Yoo, MD

Mission Statement
The mission of the 2012 Refractive Surgery Subspecialty Day is to provide ophthalmologists and refractive, cataract, and corneal surgeons with a comprehensive discussion of the leading concepts in refractive surgery, including corneal and lens-based procedures, with an emphasis on embracing new technology. The sessions on Friday will highlight corneal refractive surgery, and the sessions on Saturday will expound on lens-based refractive surgery.

Target Audience
The intended audience for this program is comprehensive ophthalmologists; refractive, cataract, and corneal surgeons; and allied health personnel who are performing or assisting in refractive surgery.

Education Level
Intermediate, Advanced

Program Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

• Evaluate the latest techniques and technologies in refractive surgery
• Compare the pros and cons of various lens- and corneal-based modalities, including presbyopic and toric IOLs
• Identify the current status and future of laser refractive lens surgery using femtosecond lasers
• Describe the increasing importance that refractive surgery plays in the practice of every subspecialty in ophthalmology
• Identify evolving surgical approaches for presbyopia