Annual Casey Eye Symposium

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Continuing Education Conference in Ophthalmology

We look forward to hosting the 2025 Annual Casey Eye Symposium at OHSU! Please join us for this continuing medical education meeting bringing together experts in all ophthalmic sub-specialties to share and discuss best practices and innovations in the field. 

Date: Friday, May 30, 2025
Time: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. with reception to follow
Location: OHSU Knight Cancer Research Building, Portland, OR

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Guest speakers

Headshot of Dr. George Bartley

George B. Bartley, M.D. 
Chief Executive Officer, American Board of Ophthalmology 
The Louis and Evelyn Krueger Professor of Ophthalmology
Mayo Clinic

Headshot photo of Dr. Aaron Lee

Aaron Y. Lee, MD, MSCI
Professor of Ophthalmology
C. Dan and Irene Hunter Endowed Professorship
Department of Ophthalmology
University of Washington School of Medicine 

Target audience

Ophthalmologists, optometrists, residents, fellows and eye care providers.

Details

Date: Friday, May 30, 2025
Time: 8 a.m. -  4 p.m.
Location: Knight Cancer Research Building, South Waterfront

A reception will follow the program from 4 - 5 p.m. We hope your schedule allows you to join us.

Knight Cancer Research Building

Learning objectives

  1. Describe key innovations in ophthalmology with greatest potential impact in clinical practice in the near future.
  2. Understand the process of translating ophthalmic research into clinical practice.

Program planning committee

  • Hemakshi Adke - Nothing to Disclose
  • Aiyin Chen, M.D. - Nothing to Disclose
  • Julie Falardeau, M.D. - Nothing to Disclose
  • Seema Gupta, M.D. - Nothing to Disclose
  • Thomas Hwang, M.D. - Nothing to Disclose
  • Brooke Harkness, O.D. - Nothing to Disclose
  • Susan Minnieweather - Nothing to Disclose
  • Afshan Nanji, M.D. - Received One-time paid
    trial of equipment from Beyeonics for which consulting fees were received. 
  • Amanda Redfern, M.D. - Nothing to Disclose
  • Leah Reznick, M.D. - Nothing to Disclose
  • Lorri Wilson, M.D. - Nothing to Disclose
  • Daniel Tu, M.D., Ph.D. - Nothing to Disclose

Continuing medical education credits

Accreditation

Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credits

OHSU School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.25 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Annual Casey Eye Symposium 2025 Program
Time Talk Title Speaker
8-8:10 am Welcome Andreas K. Lauer, M.D.
Moderator: Morning Session Julie Falardeau, M.D.
8:10-8:30 am Ophthalmic Ultrasound: A refresher for every ophthalmologist Marika Yumang
8:30-8:50 am Management of Ocular Pain Brooke Harkness, O.D.
8:50-9:10 am Guest Lecture: Professionalism Part 1 -- What’s Past is Prologue and Professionalism George Bartley M.D.
9:10-9:30 am Pigmented anterior segment neoplasias: Current concepts and innovations Afshan Nanji, M.D.
9:30-9:50 am Healthfluencing in uveitis Erick Rivera-Grana, M.D.
9:50-10:15 am BREAK
Moderator: Mid Morning Session Thomas Hwang, M.D.
10:15-11:00 am Guest Lecture: Deep Learning in Ophthalmology -- The New Frontier Aaron Lee, M.D.
11-11:05 am Grand Eye-Deas: The Biggest Practice Changing Topics in Ophthalmology Thomas Hwang, M.D.
11:05-11:12 am What is new in the management of Fuchs Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy Richard Stutzman, M.D.
11:12-11:19 am Glaucoma OCT: Beyond Red, Green, and Yellow Aiyin Chen, M.D.
11:19-11:26 am Detecting MNV with OCTA Steven Bailey, M.D.
11:26-11:33 am Neuro-ophthalmology: Optic neuritis in the era of biomarkers Julie Falardeau, M.D.
11:33-11:40 am Oculoplastics: Novel Medical Therapy for TED and periorbital carcinoma Natalie Hoesly, M.D., FACS
11:40-11:47 am Advances in Amblyopia Treatment Annie Kuo, M.D.
11:47-12:00 Q&A Panel Discussion Moderator: Thomas Hwang
12 -1 pm LUNCH
Moderator: Afternoon Session Brooke Harkness, O.D.
1:00:-1:20 pm Contemporary Management of Facial Paralysis  John Ng, M.D., FACS
1:20-1:40 pm Ophthalmic Genetics Primer: When to refer Lesley Everett, M.D., Ph.D.
1:40-2 pm Highlights from AAO Retina Preferred Practice Pattern 2025 Steve Bailey, M.D.
2:00-2:25 pm Guest Speaker: Professionalism Part 2 -- From Principles to Practice George Bartley, M.D.
2:25-2:45 pm BREAK
Moderator: Late Afternoon Session Afshan Nanji, M.D.
2:45-3:05 pm Quality Improvement Initiatives in Pediatric Ophthalmology Allison Loh, M.D.
3:05-3:25 pm Finding Joy In Difficult Times John Clements, M.D.
3:25-4 pm Pub Quiz Dan Tu, M.D., Ph.D.
4-5:30 pm RECEPTION

COVID-19 vaccination policy at OHSU events

OHSU firmly believes that vaccination is one of our most important tools to help keep our community well and protected against COVID-19 so we require guests of our events to either be fully vaccinated or receive a negative PCR test within 48 hours of the event.

By registering or attending this event, you agree to be in compliance of this policy. Mask-wearing is not mandatory at this event location, although we recognize some people may feel more comfortable wearing one. While there are many people who may feel ready to take off their mask, there are also many with underlying conditions or a personal preference to continue protecting themselves with masks. Thank you for respecting your colleagues’ personal preferences.

Whether or not you test positive for COVID-19, we urge you to stay home if you have a cough, runny nose (unlike your usual seasonal allergies), headache, fatigue or any other symptom.

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