April 2012

Dr. Pyfer, assistant surgeon on the Cataract & Primary Eye Care Service at Wills Eye Institute and a Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology at Jefferson Medical College, specializes in cataract and refractive surgery. His current research focuses onadvanced techniques for maximizing quality of vision after surgery, including wavefront aberration measurement and correction using the excimer laser.

 Argus II Retinal Implant Update   
Presenter: Julia A. Haller, MD 

Dr. Haller is Ophthalmologist-in-Chief of Wills Eye and serves as Professor and Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology at Jefferson Medical College. She serves on the Board of the American Retina Foundation and the Board of the ARVO Foundation for Eye Research. Her honors include the Crystal Apple Award of the American Society of Retina Specialists for teaching and mentorship.

Subtle Clues in the Diagnoses of EBMD

Presenter: Peter Laibson, MD

Dr. Laibson is director emeritus of the Wills Eye Cornea Service. Dr. Laibson's expertise lies in his knowledge of corneal diseases, particularly corneal dystrophies and degenerations, viral diseases of the eye, and corneal transplantation. During his illustrious career, he has been on the editorial board of virtually every significant ophthalmology journal.   

Presenter: Richard S. Kaiser, MD
Dr. Kaiser is the Principal Investigator of several major international clinical trials investigating new forms of treatment for macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and a variety of other retinal conditions. He has an interest in the surgical diseases of the macula and a particular interest in the surgical management of ROP. 

Additional Topics: 

• Patient Adherence to Glaucoma Therapy
• Complicated Cataract Cases: Retina Panel 
• Complicated Cataract Cases: Cornea Panel 
• Chiefs' Rounds