Faculty

Cataract Dragons
Iqbal Ike K. Ahmed, MD
Sherif El-Defrawy, MD, PhD, FRCSC
Francis C. H. Law, MD, FACS, FRSM(UK), FRCSC
Chris Rudnisky, MD, MPH, FRCSC

Presenters
Steve Arshinoff, MD – Intracameral antibiotics
Ronan Conlon, MD – Femtosecond Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery
Darren Albert, MD – Additional New Advanced Technology IOLs

Scientific Planning Committee

Iqbal (Ike) Ahmed, MD, Chair
Colin Mann, MD, COS Representative

Learning objectives

At the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Assess benefits, challenges and limitations associated with Femtosecond Laser Assisted cataract surgery
• Weigh potential benefits and possible risks of the use of Intracameral Antibiotics for the prevention of endophthalmitis
• Make an informed decision concerning the merits of new IOLs available (or soon-to-be available) in Canada
• Reflect on ethical considerations of providing these three technologies or treatments within the publicly-funded system

Schedule

The Cataract Dragons will assess the merits of each technology or treatment, challenge the presenters and bring their perspectives into the discussion as they determine what is worthy of investment.

The audience will be invited to ask questions and participate in the discussion via polling. Technologies or treatments will be considered from the perspectives of the institution, the surgeon and the patient.

Breakfast will be served.