ANNUAL GALA
Thusday, February 2, 2023
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square
The Annual Gala is a benefit dinner celebrating the scientists, advisors, donors, and volunteers who work together to advance the field of glaucoma and bring us closer to curing glaucoma and restoring vision.
CATALYST AWARD:
Santen Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd
A specialized company dedicated to eye health
VISIONARY AWARD:
Ted and Melza Barr
Philanthropists and co-founders, Catalyst for a Cure Initiative to Prevent and Cure Neurodegeneration
INNOVATORS AWARD:
Mark A. Latina, MD
Internationally renowned glaucoma specialist and laser expert
Agenda:
6:00 PM - President’s Reception
7:00 PM - Dinner, Live Auction, and Awards Presentation
9:00 PM - Innovators Circle Afterparty (By invitation only)
Attire is Black Tie Preferred.
NEW HORIZONS FORUM
Friday, February 3, 2023
7:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square
New Horizons Forum is a full day of presentations, panels, and discussions featuring CEOs from start-up companies, industry executives, ophthalmic leaders, venture capitalists, and the FDA. Presented by the Glaucoma Research Foundation, this annual catalyst meeting is designed to bring the essential components together to speed the translation of new ideas into clinical practice.
Keynote Speaker : Malik Kahook, MD ( The Slater Family Endowed Chair in Ophthalmology; Professor and Vice Chair, Dept. of Ophthalmology; Chief, Glaucoma Service; Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado)
The Drs. Henry and Frederick Sutro Memorial Lecture:“Sustained Drug Delivery for Glaucoma: From Promise to Reality”
Preliminary Agenda:
8:00 – 8:06 am WELCOME AND OPENING REMARKS
8:28 – 8:32 am MORNING CATALYST
8:40 – 9:45 am NEWHORIZONS IN DRUGS AND DRUG DELIVERY
9:45 - 10:20 am Break, Exhibits and Networking Opportunity
10:45 – 11:55 am THE FUTURE IN VISION RESTORATION AND NEUROPROTECTION
AUDIENCE Q&A
1:05 – 1:50 pm VENTURE CAPITAL PANEL DISCUSSION
AUDIENCE Q&A
2:25 – 3:35 pm OPTIMEYEZING PATIENT CARE
3:35 – 4:05 pm BREAK, EXHIBITS AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY
4:05 – 5:15 pm NEW HORIZONS IN DEVICES
5:15 – 5:25 pm FORUM SUMMATION
5:25 – 5:30 pm CLOSING REMARKS
5:30 - 7:00 pm RECEPTION, EXHIBIUTS AND NETWORKING
27th ANNUAL GLAUCOMA SYMPOSIUM CME
Saturday, February 4, 2023
7:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square
This complimentary half-day Symposium for practicing ophthalmologists highlights the latest advances in glaucoma management, medications, and surgical technique. Learn the latest updates on the most effective treatment options for your patients. This is an in-person only event. Advance Registration is Required.
Keynote Speaker
Mildred M.G. Olivier, MD
Senior Associate Dean
University of Ponce – St. Louis
The Shaffer-Hetherington-Hoskins Lecture, named in honor of the three founders of the Glaucoma Research Foundation, will be delivered by nationally renowned ophthalmologist and healthcare equity advocate Mildred Olivier, MD.
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7:30 – 8:00am
8:00 – 8:15am
8:15 – 8:25am
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Registration
Andrew G. Iwach, MD Kuldev Singh, MD, MPH
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Welcome and Introductions
Surgical Decision Making with So Many Choices
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8:25 – 8:40am
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Thomas W. Samuelson, MD
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Stents, Trabs, and Tubes: Decision Making in Surgical Glaucoma
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8:40 – 8:50am
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Ying Han, MD, PhD
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Tube Shunt Update
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8:50 – 9:05am
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Shan C. Lin, MD
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The Latest in IOLs: When and How to Use Them
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9:05 – 9:20am
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Oluwatosin U. Smith, MD
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Glaucoma Management Lessons Learned from a Pandemic
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9:20 – 9:35am
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Ruth D. Williams, MD
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Hypotension and Glaucoma: The Second Modifiable Risk
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9:35 – 9:50am
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Robert L. Stamper, MD
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Factor
Home Tonometry: Worth the Pressure?
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9:50 – 9:55am
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Introduction of Dr. Mildred M.G. Olivier, MD
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9:55 – 10:20am
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Mildred M.G. Olivier, MD
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Shaffer-Hetherington-Hoskins Lecture Health Equity in Glaucoma
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10:20 – 11:00am
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BREAK
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11:00 – 11:15am
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Terri Pickering, MD
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The Eye, the Gut, and the Brain: New Connections
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11:15 – 11:30am
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Yvonne Ou, MD
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“Doctor, What Lifestyle Changes Should I Make?”
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11:30 – 11:45am
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Sunita Radhakrishnan, MD
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Marijuana: Is It High Time?
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11:45 – 12:00pm
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J. Michael Jumper, MD
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Meet You at the Pars Plana
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12:00 – 12:15pm
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L. Jay Katz, MD
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Steroid Induced Glaucoma: Management
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12:15 – 12:30pm
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Andrew G. Iwach, MD
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Glaucoma: Trends and Challenges
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12:30 – 1:00pm
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Panel Discussion
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8TH ANNUAL OPTOMETRIC GLAUCOMA SYMPOSIUM
Saturday, February 4, 2023
1:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square
This 8th annual Continuing Education course for practicing optometrists highlights the latest advances in glaucoma. Presented by the Glaucoma Research and Education Group in partnership with Glaucoma Research Foundation.
1:30 – 2:00pm
Registration
2:00 – 2:10pm
Andrew G. Iwach, MD
Welcome and Introductions
2:10 – 2:25pm
L. Jay Katz, MD
Neuroprotection for Glaucoma: Any Hope?
2:25 -2:40pm
Sunita Radhakrishnan, MD
Marijuana: Is It High Time?
2:40 – 2:55pm
Ruth D. Williams, MD
Normal Tension Glaucoma: Three Cases
2:55 – 3:10pm
Shan Lin, MD
The Latest in IOLs: When and How to Use Them
3:10 – 3:25pm
Danica J. Marrelli, OD, FAAO
Glaucoma Test Results: Fact vs. Fiction
3:25 – 3:55pm
BREAK
3:55 – 4:10pm
Terri Pickering, MD
The Eye, the Gut, and the Brain: New Connections
4:10 – 4:25pm
J. Michael Jumper, MD
Glaucoma: Meet You at the Pars Plana
4:25 – 4:40pm
John Flanagan, PhD, DSc, FCOptom, FAAO, FARVO
Glaucoma: Challenges & Opportunities
4:40 – 4:55pm
Robert L. Stamper, MDHome
Tonometry: Worth the Pressure?
4:55 – 5:10pm
Andrew G. Iwach, MD
Glaucoma: Managing the Odds in 2023
5:10 – 5:30pm
Panel Discussion
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