Northwestern Cataract Symposium 2021: Update On Techniques & Technological Advances in Cataract Surgery

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Date & Location
Saturday, April 10, 2021, 8:45 AM - 1:15 PM, Online, Chicago, IL

Target Audience
Specialties - Ophthalmology

Overview
This symposium provides an update for practicing ophthalmologists from the Midwest, highlighting recent advances and technology in the field of cataract surgery. The program seeks to educate participants on the topics of laser cataract surgery, complex cataract management, premium IOLs and new technologies to enhance outcomes of premium and toric IOLs.


Objectives
  1. Compare and contrast premium IOL, including light adjustable, EDOF, diffractive, and toric, and expand on the dos and don’ts related to refractive cataract surgery.
  2. Appraise various technologies available for imaging, biometry, capsulorhexis, and cataract removal, and identify which patients benefit most from its use.
  3. Discuss options for secondary IOL and surgical challenges associated with complex cataracts, and the surgical nuances to manage them.

Registration

Registration will open on December 14, 2020.

Please register to attend the Cataract Symposium 2021: Update on techniques and technological advances in cataract surgery. This event will be held virtually via Zoom on April 10, 2021, from 8:45AM-1:15PM CST. The zoom link will be provided via email to registered attendees closer to the event date.

General Registration (physician) - $75

Resident/Fellow - $75

NU Faculty - $50

Cancellations before March 10, 2021 will be provided a full refund. Cancellations before April 1, 2021 will be provided a half refund. No refund will be provided after April 1, 2021.


Accreditation

The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement

The Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.


Credits
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (4.25 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (4.25 hours)