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Johnny Gayton

 

M.D., FSEE, Member of
ISRS, ASCRS and IRSC.
Certified in Cataract
Surgery

Dr. Gayton was Houston
County’s first full-time ophthalmologist.

He was also
the founder of Houston
County’s first ophthalmic
surgery center.

 

      

Intro | Bio

Johnny Lee Gayton, MD


Medical Practice

Eyesight Associates of Middle Georgia
216 Corder Road
Warner Robins, Georgia 31088
Telephone: (478) 923-5872
Facsimile: (478) 929-6266
Position Held: Owner/President/Chief Surgeon
Practice encompasses 4 office locations with 7 providers on staff.
Practice established in 1982.

Professional Affiliation

Medical director, Eyesight’s Laser and Surgery Center
Staff privileges, Taylor Regional Hospital, Hawkinsville, GA
Staff privileges, Crisp Regional Hospital, Cordele, GA
Staff privileges, Dorminy Medical Center, Fitzgerald, GA
Adjunct Professor of Ophthalmology, Mercer University, Macon, GA

Previous Experience

Emergency Room – Barnwell County Hospital,
Barnwell, South Carolina.
Emergency Room – Aiken County Hospital,
Aiken, South Carolina.
 

Academic History

Doctor of Medicine with Honors
Medical College of Georgia, 1975-1979.
Bachelor of Science, Magna Cum Laude
University of Georgia,1973 -1975.
 

Postgraduate Training

Residency – Ophthalmology,
Medical College of Georgia, 1980-1983.
Internship – Anesthesiology
Medical College of Georgia, 1979-1980.
Externship – General Medicine
Gracewood State Hospital, 1978-1979.
 

Certification

Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners, May 1980.
Diplomate, Board of Medical Examiners of the State of South Carolina, July 1980.
Fellow, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 1983
Certified Diplomate, American Board of Ophthalmology, 1985.
Certificate of Training in the American System of Radial and Astigmatic Keratotomy, 1992
American Board of Eye Surgery Certified sub-specialty of Cataract/Implant Surgery, 1999
Certificate of Achievment for the Alcon Summit Autonomous for Hyperopia, Hyperopia with Astigmatism and Mixed Astigmatism, 2000.
Certified for VISX™ Laser Vision Correction 1999
Certification for Alcon Autonomous™ Laser Vison Correction 2000
Certification for LadarWave™ CustomCornea® WaveFront system, 2003.
Certificate of Completion for the AMO Verisyse™ Training Course, 2005.
Certificate of Training for ReStor® lens 2005
Human Participant Protections Education for Research Teams, National Institutes of Health, February 8, 2007
Human Subjects Research Curriculum-Basic Human Subjects
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative, February 2008
 

Awards, Honors and Achievements

Residency Program – Outstanding Achievement
Winning Outstanding Paper Award every year of eligibility:
“Unilateral Tonic Pupil” 1981.
“An Evaluation of Experimental Hyphemas in Rabbits” 1982.
“ Laser Trabeculoplasty in Glaucoma” 1983
Dean’s Letter – High National Board scores.
Phi Beta Kappa.
Alpha Epsilon Delta.
Houston County’s First Full Time Ophthalmologist 1982
Alcon Award for Excellence: Side Approach Cataract Surgery, 1993.
Outstanding paper award: Side Appproach to Cataract Surgery, ASCRS 1993.
Guest Speaker – Innovator’s Program, ASCRS, 1993
International Directory of Who’s Who 1994.
Opening Speaker – ASCRS Interactive Symposium, (First held), 1994.
Best Paper of Session: Endoscopic Laser CycloDestruction to Treat Glaucoma
in Cataract Patients, ASCRS, 1996.
Best Paper of Session: Double Implant Strategies for Maximizing Outcomes in Hyperopic Cataract Patients, ASCRS, 1996.
Fellowship Award from Society for Excellence in Eyecare-November 1998
Investigator for Staar Collagen Wick Study, 1998 – 2001
Norman Stahl Memorial Lecture
Speaker of the Day Hawaii 2001
Founder of Houston County’s First Ophthalmic Surgery Center 2000
Honorary Member of the Arizona Ophthalmological Society 2003
20-year service award from Alcon for Advances in Cataract and Refractive
Surgery 10/2003
Investigator for Hoya International IOL study 2004 -
Achievement Award, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2004
Best Paper of Session: Apodized Diffractive IOL’s to Improve Pseudophakic Near Acuity in the Visually Impaired ARMD Patient, ASCRS, 2006.

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Aesthetic & Restorative Surgery
American Academy of Ophthalmology
American Association of Medical Specialists
American Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgery
American Society of Contemporary Ophthalmologists
Christian Ophthalmology Society
Contact Lens Association of Ophthalmologists
Editorial Advisory Board (past) Ocular Surgery News (May 1, 1994 – May 1, 1996)
International Association of Ocular Surgeons
Fellow of Society for Excellence in Eyecare
International Refractive Surgery Club
International Society of Refractive Keratoplasty
Medical Association of Georgia Medical Editorial Board (past) –
Eyecare Technology –Editorial Board (past)
Ocular Surgery News
Ophthalmolgy Management Editorial
Advisory Board (1999 – present)
Alcon Surgical Speakers Bureau
Allergan Pharmaceutical Speakers Bureau
Novartis Ophthalmics Consultant (2000 – 2002)
Peachbelt Medical Society
Society for Excellence in Eyecare- Elected to Board 1999
Southern Medical Association
Alphagan Advisory Board 2002
Gatifloxin Advisory Board 2003
Travatan Advisory Board 2003
Acular Advisory Board 2004
Inspire Pharmaceutical Speaker Bureau 2005
Xibrom Advisory Board 2006
 

Major Contributions to Profession of Ophthalmology

1985 – Temporal Approach Cataract Surgery
1986 – Temporal Cataract with Superonasal Trabeculectomy
1986 – Combined Cataract Strabismus Technique
1987 – Combined Cataract Surgery with Limbal Relaxing Incision
1990 – Gayton Degree Marker
1992 – Systematic Approach to RK and AK Enhancements
1993 – Systematic Approach to Asymmetric Astigmatism
1993 – Double Implant (Piggyback) IOL Technique
1994 – Gayton Enhancement Diamond
1999 – Identified Falcon Diclofenac as causing corneal melts and testified in front of the FDA
2001 – First Georgia Ophthalmologist to speak out on dangers of LASIK

Publications/Journal Articles/Peer-Reviewed Articles

Gayton JL, Tessenair T, Ledford J. Alternative draping techniques for claustrophobic patients. Ophthalmic Surg 1990; 21(9):672-673.

Gayton JL, Ledford J. Eye bank sclera as a cartilage graft substitute in partial ear reconstruction: A case study. Wounds 1991; 3:98-101.

Gayton JL, Kent D, Ledford J. Immediate periorbital reconstruction following mohs surgery: Three case studies. Journal of the Medical Association of Georgia 1991; 20:95-97.

Gayton JL, Ledford J. Angle closure glaucoma following a combined blepharoplasty and ectropion repair. Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 1992; 8(3):176-177.

Gayton JL, Ledford J. Combined cataract and strabismus surgery. Annals of Ophthalmology 1993; 25:295-297.

Gayton JL, Ledford J, Tsai E. Intraoperative discovery of a neurofibroma during routine ptosis surgery. Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery 1993; 9(3): 212-213.

Gayton JL. Implanting two posterior chamber intraocular lenses in a case of microphthalmos. J Cat Refract Surg 1993; 19:776.

Gayton JL. Combined phacoemulsification and trabeculectomy. Annals of Ophthalmology 1995; 27(1):26-31.

Gayton JL, Van Der Karr M, Sanders V. Combined cataract and glaucoma procedures using temporal cataract surgery. J Cat Refract Surg 1996; 22:1485-1491.

Gayton JL, Van Der Karr M, Sanders V. Radial keratotomy enhancements for residual myopia. J Refract Surg 1997; 13(4):374-381.

Gayton JL. Traumatic aniridia during endoscopic laser cycloablation. J Cat Refract Surg 1998; 24(1):134-135.

Gayton JL. Secondary implantation of a double intraocular lens after penetrating keratoplasty. J Cat Refract Surg 1998; 24(2):281-282.

Gayton JL, Sanders V, Van Der Karr M, Raanan MG. Piggybacking intraocular implants to correct pseudophakic refractive error. Ophthalmology 1999;106:56-59.

Gayton JL, Keitzman TJ. Nasolacrimal probing to capture old nasal tubing. Annals of Ophthalmology &

Glaucoma 1999 31(2): 116-117

Gayton JL. Consultation section. In Masket S. Cataract surgical problem. J Cat Refract Surg 1998; 24(12):1561

Gayton JL, Sanders V, Van Der Karr M. Combined cataract and glaucoma surgery: Trabeculectomy versus endoscopic laser cycoablation Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery 1999; (9) :1214

Gayton JL, Apple DJ, Peng Q, Visessook N, Sanders V, Werner L, Pandey SK, Gomez M.E, Hoddinott DS, Van Der Karr M. Interlenticular opacification: Clinicopathological correlation of a complication of posterior chamber piggyback intraocular lenses. Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery 2000; 26(3): 330-336.

Gayton, JL, Sanders, V, Van Der, Karr M. Pupillary Capture of the optic in secondary Piggyback Implantation. Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery 2001; (27):1514-15.

Gayton, JL, Sanders, V, Van Der, Karr M. Neodymium: Yag treatment of interlenticular opacification in a secondary piggyback case. Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery 2001; (27): 1511-13

Gayton, JL. A Clinical Comparison of Two Different Prednisolone Acetate Formulations in Patients Undergoing Cataract Surgery. Current Medical Research and Opinion 2005; 21 (8): 1291-1295.

Non-Peer-Reviewed Articles

Gayton JL. Side approach incision reduces against-the-rule astigmatism. Ophthalmology Times September, 1992.

Gayton JL. A measured approach to enhancing RK and AK. Ocular Surgery News September 1992; 12(7):58-60.

Gayton JL, Ledford J. Side approach effective in reducing preoperative against-the-rule astigmatism. Phaco & Foldables, 1993; 6(1): 1,6.

Gayton JL. Refractive cataract surgery: Minimizing postoperative refractive error. Ophthalmic Practice April 1994; 12(2): 78-84.

Gayton JL. A measured approach to RK and AK. Ocular Surgery News April 1994

Gayton JL. Implanting two PC-IOLs in microphthalmos. Ocular Surgery News July 1994; 12(14):64-65.

Gayton JL. Cataract surgery with coexisting strabismus. Ocular Surgery News September 1994; 12(18): 64.

Gayton JL. Successful treatment of cataracts with coexisting strabismus. Ocular Surgery News September 1994

Gayton JL. Bilateral AC-IOL and krupin value for aphakic glaucoma. Ocular Surgery News October 1994; 12(19):60.

Gayton JL. Cataract refractive surgery: Minimizing postoperative astigmatism. Phaco & Foldables Fall 1994; 3: 3-4.

Gayton JL. A computerized systematic approach to enhancements in RK & AK. Ocular Surgery News-Supplement February 1995; p.53.

Gayton JL. Enhancing your refractive surgery. Cutting Edge-New Innovations from Mastel Spring 1995, pg 1.

Gayton JL. Clinical experience with silicone & acrylic foldable lenses. Phaco & Foldables Spring 1995, pg 3, 8.

Gayton JL. A “smart” bomb for glaucoma treatment? Review of Ophthalmology May 1995, pg 65.

Gayton JL. Combined surgery holds promise for cataract patients with glaucoma. Eyecare Technology Magazine September 1995. pg 91-93.

Gayton JL. Combined phacoemulsification & trabeculectomy. Ophthalmology Digest October 1995, pg 22-24.

Gayton JL. Dynamic range of phacoemulsification. Series 2000 Legacy Fall 1995.

Gayton JL. Managing overfiltration during glaucoma surgery. Ocular Surgery News June 1996; 14(11):134.

Gayton JL. Holmium bleb reformation restores function after bleb failure. Ocular Surgery News September 1996, pg 66.

Gayton JL. Medical treatment of over- & undercorrections. Ocular Surgery News November 1996, pg 155-156.

Gayton JL. Controlling Refractive Error in PK. Ocular Surgery News, November 1996 , pg 156-157, 159-160.

Gayton JL, Thornton SP. Complications of RK and AK. Ocular Surgery News November 1996, pg 160-161, 163.

Gayton JL. Double IOL implants show good refractive results. Ocular Surgery News December 1996, pg 19.

Gayton JL. Endoscopic laser surgery simplifies treatment for cataract/glaucoma. Ocular Surgery News December 1996, pg 33.

Gayton JL. Piggyback IOL’s can work in high hyperopes. Ocular Surgery News January 1997.

Gayton JL. Cyclophotocoagulation – it’s unconventional, but it works well. Review of Ophthalmology 1997; 4(6):73-76.

Gayton JL. Double Implant Using Foldable Implants. Video Journal of Ophthalmology June 1997; 8(3).

Gayton JL. Limbal arcuate incisions using the Gayton degree marker. Current Techniques in Cataract Surgery, Summer 1997, Storz. pg 2.

Gayton JL. A case for widespread adoption of lens stacking techniques. ACES Newsletter, August 1997.

Gayton JL. Smaller phaco needle offers efficiency and manueverability. Phaco & Foldables 1997; 10(1):7.

Gayton JL. Aesthetic surgery guide. EyeNet 1997;1(2):19-21.

Gayton JL, Bittinger M. How we fixed our coding problem. Ophthalmology Management 1998; 2(1):24-29.

Gayton JL. Should ophthalmologists sell vitamins? Review of Ophthalmology 1998; 5(4):62-69.

Brint SF, Gayton JL. Piggyback intraocular lens results. Phaco & Foldables 1998; 10(4): 3, 6-8.

Gayton JL, Langley T. Putting an Optical into your Surgical Practice. Ophthalmology Management 1998; 2(8):48-55.

Gayton JL, Langley T. How to use the phone as a marketing tool. Review of Ophthalmology 1998; 5(8):24.

Gayton JL. AcrySof lenses may offer more advantages of piggyback implantation. Ocular Surgery News 1999; 17 (7) :17

Gayton JL, Wallace BR. Clinicians corner. In Hoffer KJ. Modern IOL power calculations: avoiding error and planning for special circumstances. AAO Focal Points 1999; 17(12) 10-12.

Gayton JL. Case report: corneal melt observed in a patient with bilateral cataract. Ocular Surgery News 2000; 18 (5): 9-10.

Cataract Craftsmanship, A Roundtable Discussion. Supplement to Ophthalmology Management, May 2003.

Gayton JL. Econopredâ Plus Matches the Gold Standard. Refractive Eyecare for Ophthalmologists 2004; 8(8): 24-25.

Gayton, JL Point/Counterpoint: LASIK versus surface ablation: The procedure has a faster healing rate and fewer complications tha LASIK. Cataract & Refractive Surgery Today; Oct 2006: 75-77.

Gayton, JL. Refractive surgery: panel explores clinical considerations of NSAID use in surface ablation patients. Ocular Surgery News, April 2007.

Gayton, JL. Complicated cases using new techniques and technologies. Supplement to Cataract & Refractive Surgery Today, April 2007.

Gayton, JL. A novel use for the Acrysof ReSTOR IOL. Supplement to Cataract & Refractive Surgery Today, April 2007.

Gayton, JL. Correcting astigmatism following presbyopic lens implantation. Supplement to Cataract & Refractive Surgery Today, April 2007.

Gayton, JL, Gayton, JC. Seven habits of successful high-tech lens users. Ophthalmology Management; May 2007: 54-58.

Gayton, JL. Posttraumatic displacement of a PCIOL. Cataract & Refractive Surgery Today, May 2007.

Gayton, JL. 5 questions with Johnny L. Gayton. Cataract & Refractive Surgery Today, August 2007.

Gayton, JL. Patient education and demonstration can avoid an enhancement. Refractive Cataract Surgery eNewsletter, May 2008. http://www.crstoday.com/RCSTToday/050308

Gayton, JL. Toric lenses offer clear vision for astigmatism correction. Ophthalmology Management, June 2008.

Books

Gayton JL, Steinert RF. Management of suture-in astigmatism following penetrating keratoplasty. In Gills JP, Martin RG, Thornton SP, Sanders DR, eds, Surgical Treatment of Astigmatism. Thorofare, NJ, Slack, 1994.

Gayton JL, Thornton SP. Corneal relaxing incisions after penetrating keratoplasty. In Gills JP, Martin RG, Thornton SP, Sanders DR, eds, Surgical Treatment of Astigmatism. Thorofare, NJ, Slack, 1994.

Gayton JL, Rowan P, Van Der Karr MA. Cataract incisions at the steep axis. In Gills JP, Martin RG, Thornton SP, Sanders DR, eds, Surgical Treatment of Astigmatism. Thorofare, NJ, Slack, 1994.

Martin RG, Gills JP, Gayton JL. The contribution of corneal topography to the evaluation of cataract surgery. In Gills JP, Sanders DR, Thornton SP, Martin RG, Gayton JL, Holladay JT, eds, Corneal Topography: The State of the Art. Thorofare, NJ, Slack, 1995.

Gayton JL, Dulaney D, Thornton SP, Martin RG. Corneal topography in refractive surgical procedures. In Gills JP, Sanders DR, Thornton SP, Martin RG, Gayton JL, Holladay JT, eds, Corneal Topography: The State of the Art. Thorofare, NJ, Slack, 1995.

Steinert R, Gayton JL, Martin RG. Corneal topography in the evaluation of the corneal transplant patient. In Gills JP, Sanders DR, Thornton SP, Martin RG, Gayton JL, Holladay JT, eds, Corneal Topography: The State of the Art. Thorofare, NJ, Slack, 1995.

Contributing Author, Basic Radial & Astigmatic Keratotomy Wet Lab: American Technique. Slack Publications, Inc. 1995.

Gayton JL, Ledford J. The Crystal Clear Guide to Sight for Life. Sunburst Publications, Inc. 1996.

Gayton JL. Maximizing Results: Strategies In Refractive, Corneal, Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery. Thorofare, NJ, Slack, 1996.

Gayton JL, Kershner RM. Refractive Surgery for Eyecare Para Professionals. Thorofare, NJ, Slack, 1997

Gills JP, Gayton JL. Reducing pre-existing astigmatism. In Gills JP, Fenzl R, Martin RG, eds, Cataract Surgery: The State of the Art. Thorofare, NJ, Slack, 1998.

Gayton JL, Martin RG, El-Maghraby A. Current IOL materials and technology. In Gills JP, Fenzl R, Martin RG, eds, Cataract Surgery: The State of the Art. Thorofare, NJ, Slack, 1998.

Gills JP, Gayton JL, Raanan M. Multiple intraocular lens implantation. In Gills JP, Fenzl R, Martin RG, eds, Cataract Surgery: The State of the Art. Thorofare, NJ, Slack, 1998.

Gayton JL, Martin RG, Gills JP, Van Der Karr M. Extending the benefits of modern surgical technique. In Gills JP, Fenzl R, Martin RG, eds, Cataract Surgery: The State of the Art. Thorofare, NJ, Slack, 1998.

Gayton JL, Van Der Karr M, Sanders V, Piggyback Implantation In. Agarwal S. Pillikaris IG. Knorz MC. Agarwal A. Neuhann TH. Agarwal A . Refractive Surgery. New Delhi, India Jaypee Brothers Medical. Publishers, 2000.

Gayton JL, Cataract Surgery in Hyperopia. In Buratto L, Osher R, Masket S. Cataract Surgery in Complicated Cases. Thorofare, NJ, Slack, 2000.

Gayton JL, Van Der Karr M, Sanders V. Astigmatic Correction With Laser-Assisted Subepithelial Keratectomy. In Gills JP, eds, A Complete Surgical Guide for Correcting Astigmatism, An Ophthalmic Manifesto. Thorofare, NJ, Slack, 2003.

Gayton JL. Managing Glaucoma in the Cataract Patient In Garg A, Pandey SK, Chang DF, Papadopoulos PA, Maloof A. Advances in Ophthalmology 2. New Delhi, India Jaypee Brothers Medical. Publishers, 2005.

Gayton JL. Managing Glaucoma in the Cataract Patient, Garg A, Melamed S, Mortensen JN, Bovet JJ, Marchini G, Carassa RG, Mehta KR, Dada T, Khalil AK, Mehta CK. Mastering the Techniques of Glaucoma Diagnosis & Management, New Dehli, India Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers (P) LTD, 2006.

Gayton JL. What should I do if the chamber is so shallow that it does not deepen much with viscoelastic? In Chang DF, Kim T, Oetting TA, eds. Curbside Consultation in Cataract Surgery: 49 Clinical Questions. Thorofare, NJ, Slack Inc., 2007.

Gayton, JL. What if multifocal IOL patients develop ARMD? In Chang, DF editor. Mastering refractive IOLs: the art and science. Thorofare, NJ, Slack Incorporated, 2008.

Gayton, JL. Laser enhancement for astigmatism-bioptics. In Chang, DF editor. Mastering refractive IOLs: the art and science. Thorofare, NJ, Slack Incorporated, 2008.

Lectures/Presentations .

AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY 104TH ANNUAL MEETING, DALLAS 2000

Primary Eye Care Management Problems

"Complications with NSAIDs" – Presentation

SOUTHEASTERN SOCIETY OF EXP. BIOLOGY, 1976

“Exercise Testing in Children with Sickle Cell Anemia” – Scientific Paper

ANNUAL ALUMNI MEETING of MEDICAL COLLEGE of GEORGIA, DEPARTMENT of OPHTHALMOLOGY, 1981

“Unilateral Tonic Pupil” – Scientific Paper

ANNUAL ALUMNI MEETING of MEDICAL COLLEGE of GEORGIA, DEPARTMENT of OPHTHALMOLOGY, 1982

“An Evaluation of Experimental Hyphemas in Rabits” – Scientific Paper

ANNUAL ALUMNI MEETING of MEDICAL COLLEGE of GEORGIA, DEPARTMENT of OPHTHALMOLOGY, 1983

“Laser Trabeculoplasty in Glaucoma” – Scientific Paper

ANNUAL ALUMNI MEETING of MEDICAL COLLEGE of GEORGIA, DEPARTMENT of OPHTHALMOLOGY, 1990

“Eyelid Reconstruction Following Mohs Surgery” – Scientific Paper

THORNTON KERATOREFRACTIVE COURSE, DALLAS, TEXAS, 1992

“Radial and Astigmatic Surgery” – Course

ASCRS- SYMPOSIUM on CATRACT, IOL & REFRACTIVE SURGERY, SAN DIEGO,CA, APRIL 1992

“Side Approach Incision as an Alternative for Reducing Against-the Rule Astigmatism” – Scientific Paper

“Technique for Combined Cataract-Glaucoma Surgery” – Course

SOLOS REFRACTIVE SURGERY COURSE, ATLANTA, GEORGIA, 1992:- Faculty

ROYAL HAWAIIAN EYE MEETING, MAUI, HAWAII, January 16-22, 1993

“Storz RK Course” – Course

“Side Approach to Cataract Surgery” – Scientific Paper

ANNUAL ALUMNI MEETING of MEDICAL COLLEGE of GEORGIA, DEPARTMENT of OPHTHALMOLOGY, 1993

“Side Approach to Cataract Surgery” – Course

STORTZ REFRACTIVE SURGERY COURSE, ST. LOUIS, MO, APRIL 17-18, 1993 – Course

ASCRS- SYMPOSIUM on CATRACT, IOL & REFRACTIVE SURGERY, SEATTLE, WA, MAY8-12, 1993

“Side Approach to Cataract Surgery” – Scientific Paper (Won Outstanding Paper of Session)

“Astigmatism Reduction in Cataract Surgery” – Course

“Use of a Double Implant to Correct Severe Hyperopia” – Scientific Paper (Won Innovator’s Award)

STORTZ REFRACTIVE SURGERY COURSE, ST. LOUIS, MO, JUNE 4-6, 1993: – Faculty

STORTZ ADVANCED REFRACTIVE SURGERY COURSE, ST. LOUIS, MO, JULY 23-25, 1993: – Faculty

GREAT AMERICAN OPHTHALMIC CONFERENCE & EXPOSITION, SAN FRANCISCO, CA, JULY 30-AUGUST 1,1993

“Clear Cornea Incision Phacoemulsification” – Presentation

“Side Approach to Cataract Surgery” – Presentation

“Phacoemulsifiation Techniques & Anesthesia” – Presentation

“Combined Cataract-Glaucoma Surgery” – Course

“Astigmatism Reduction in Cataract Surgery” – Course

ASCRS, SUMMER SYMPOSIUM on REFRACTIVE SURGERY, LOS ANGELES,CA AUGUST 26-29, 1993: Faculty

"Enhancements in Refractive Surgery: A Systematic Approach" – Scientific Paper

"Reducing Astigmatism with Cataract Surgery" – Course

"Use of Double Implant to Correct Severe Hyperopia" – Scientific Paper

"Basic Astigmatic/Radial Keratotomy" – Course

ADVANCED REFRACTIVE SURGERY COURSE, ST. LOUIS, MO, DECEMBER 1993: – Faculty

ROYAL HAWAIIAN EYE MEETING, MAUI, HAWAII, JANUARY 15-21, 1994

“Side Approach to Cataract Surgery” – Scientific Paper

"Corneal Topography with Cataract and Refractive Surgery" – Course

"A New Program for Enhancement After RK & AK; Comparison of Mini-RK and Classic RK Clinical Results" – Course

"New Technique for Reestablishing Glaucoma Filtration" – Scientific Paper

"Getting Started in RK" – Scientific Paper

SOUTHERN EDUCATIONAL CONGRESS of OPTOMETRY, ATLANTA, GA, FEBRUARY 24, 1994: Faculty

Clinical Case Conference: "Advances in Cataract Surgery" – Course

ADVANCED PHACO COURSE-ALCON SURGICAL, ORLANDO, FL, MARCH 4-6, 1994: – Faculty

"Management of Astigmatism During Cataract Surgery" – Course

"Surgical Technique for Correction of Failed Filter" – Presentation

ANNUAL ISLAND SEMINAR, CANCUN, MEXICO, MARCH 18-24, 1994: – Faculty

"Combined Cataract/Glaucoma Surgery" – Course

“Side Approach to Cataract Surgery” – Course

"The Use of Two Posterior Chamber Lens in Correcting Severe Hyperopia" – Scientific Paper

"Systematic Approach to Enhancements in RK" – Presentation

ASCRS, BOSTON, MA, April 9-13,1994: – Faculty

"A Computerized, Systematic Approach to Enhancements in RK and AK" – Scientific Paper

"Technique for Astigmatism Reduction with Cataract Surgery" – Course

"The Use of Corneal Topography in Cataract, Refractive, and Corneal Surgery" – Presentation

"Technique for Combined Cataract Glaucoma Surgery" – Scientific Paper (Best Paper of Session Award)

"Basic RK/AK" – Course

INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL CONTACT LENS SYMPOSIUM, TORONTO, CANADA, JUNE 23-25, 1994

"Astigmatism Reduction in Cataract Surgery" – Course

INTERNATIONAL ANTERIOR SEGMENT CONGRESS, JUNE 24, 1994

"Refractive Surgery After PK" – Scientific Paper

"A Systematic Approach to Enhancements in RK/AK" – Scientific Paper

INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS of OPHTHALMOLOGY, TORONTO, CANADA, JUNE 26-30, 1994

‘Enhancements in RK/AK" – Presentation

"Refractive Cataract Surgery" – Course

"Use of the Double Implant" – Scientific Paper

INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS on CATARACT and REFRACTIVE SURGERY, MONTREAL, CANADA, JULY 1-3,1994

‘Enhancements in RK and AK" – Presentation

"Reducing Astigmatism in Cataract Surgery" – Course

"RK Following PK" – Scientific Paper

THIRD ANNUAL OCULAR SURGERY NEWS SYMPOSIUM, CATARACT and REFRACTIVE SURGERY, NEW YORK, NY, OCTOBER 1-2, 1994

"A Computerized, Systematic Approach to Enhancements in RK and AK" – Scientific Paper

ASCRS FIRST INTERACTIVE SYMPOSIUM, SAN FRANCISCO, CA, OCTOBER 28-29, 1994

"The Use of Topography in Cataract, Refractive, and Corneal Surgery" – Course

"Minimizing RK and AK Enhancements Through Systematic Surgery" – Presentations

"AK Following PK" – Scientific Paper

AMERICAN SOCIETY of CONTEMPOARY OPHTHALMOLOGISTS-RECENT ADVANCES in PRESBYOPIC, REFRACTIVE, and CATARACT SURGERY, SAN FRANCISCO, CA, OCTOBER 30, 1994

‘Enhancements in RK and AK – A Computerized, Systematic Approach" – Scientific Paper

"AK Following PK" – Scientific Paper

ASCRS, NEW DEVELOPEMENTS in IOL and CATARACT SURGERY, SAN FRANCISCO, CA, NOVEMBER 2, 1994

"AK Combined with Cataract and IOL Surgery" – Scientific Paper

AMERICAN ACADEMY of OPHTHALMOLOGY, SAN FRANCISCO, CA, NOVEMBER 3, 1994

"Basic Phacoemulsification Wet Lab with Howard Gimbel, MD

CONTACT LENS ASSOCIATION of OPHTHAMOLOGISTS, LAS VEGAS, NV, JANUARY 11-14, 1995

‘Enhancements in RK and AK" – Scientific Paper

"Refractive Surgery After Penetrating Keratoplasty" – Poster

HAWAII 95, KAMEULA, HAWAII, JANUARY 23-27, 1995

"AK with Cataract Surgery" – Scientific Paper

"RK and AK: An Effective Surgical Approach" – Scientific Paper

Video Complications Program

PACIFIC COAST REFRACTIVE SYMPOSIUM, WHISTLER, BC, FEBRUARY 16-20, 1995

‘Enhancements in RK and AK – A Computerized, Systematic Approach" – Scientific Paper

"Enhancements in Incisional Refractive Surgery" – Presentation

"Refractive Cataract Surgery" – Course

"Technique for Combined Cataract Glaucoma Surgery" – Course

Moderator for General Session and Interactive Breakfast

ALCON OPHTHALMIC SYMPOSIUM, ATLANTA, GA, MARCH 3-5, 1995

‘Enhancements in RK and AK – A Computerized, Systematic Approach" – Presentation

ASCRS, SYMPOSIUM ON CATARACT, IOL, and REFRACTIVE SURGERY, SAN DIEGO, CA, APRIL 1-5, 1995

"Basic RK Principles and Myopia Nomograms" – Course

"Complications and Postoperative Care for RK" – Course

"Systematic Enhancements of RK and AK: A Retrospective Study" – - Scientific Paper

"Endoscopic Laser Cyclo Destruction to Treat Glaucoma in Cataract Patients" – Scientific Paper (Outstanding Paper Award)

Alcon Surgical, Series 20000 Legacy Symposium

SAVANNAH TECHNICAL INSTITUTE, SAVANNAH, GA, APRIL 22, 1995

"First Assisting During Ophthalmic Surgery" – Presentation

EYETECH 95, NEW ORLEANS, LA, JUNE 1-4, 1995

"The Use of Corneal Topography with Cataract, Corneal, and Refractive Surgery" – Course

"A Systematic Approach to Enhancements in RK" – Presentation

INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY of REFRACTIVE SURGERY, MINNEAPOLIS, MN, JULY 28-30, 1995

“RK/AK Enhancements” – Presentation

"Refractive Cataract Surgery" – Course

Panelist for RK Software Discussions

OCULAR SURGERY NEWS SYMPOSIUM, NEW YORK,NY, SEPTEMBER 16-17, 1995

“Astigmatism Management in Combined Cataract Glaucoma Surgery” – Scientific Paper

INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY of REFRACTIVE SURGERY, ATLANTA, GA, OCTOBER 27-28, 1995

"Systematic Enhancements of RK and AK ” – Scientific Paper

AMERICAN SOCIETY of CONTEMPORARY OPHTHALMOLOGY/THE KERATOREFRACTIVE SOCIETY, ATLANTA, GA, OCTOBER 29,1995

“Controlling Post-Op Astigmatism” – Presentation

AMERICAN ACADEMY of OPHTHALMOLOGY, ATLANTA, GA, NOVEMBER 1, 1995

“Double Enhancement Blade, Mastel” – Presentation

ECP Symposium – “Reducing Astigmatism in Cataract/Glaucoma Surgery” – Presentation

“Comparison of Trabeculectomy with Endoscopic Cycloblation” – Presentation

Panel Discussant, Implantation of Multiple Intraocular Lenses

CONTACT LENS ASSOCIATION of OPHTHALMOLOGISTS – ANNUAL MEETING, LAS VEGAS, NV, FEBRUARY 1-3, 1996

“Astigmatism Management in Combined Cataract/Glaucoma Patients Using the Endo Laser” – Course

AMERICAN COLLEGE of EYE SURGEONS, LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL, FEBRUARY 15-17, 1996

“Cataract/Glaucoma Patients Using the Endoscopic Laser” – Scientific Paper

ALCON OPHTHALMIC SYMPOSIUM, ORLANDO, FL, FEBRUARY23-25, 1996

“Advanced Phacoemulsification and Phaco Refractive Results” – Course

“Refractive Essentials for the Ophthalmic Nurse” – Course

ANNUAL ISLAND SEMINAR, GRAND CAYMAN, BRITISH WEST INDIES, MARCH, 1996

“Glaucoma and Cataract Surgery Using the Endoscopic Laser” – Scientific Paper

“My approach to Non-Orthogonal Asymmetric Astigmatism” – Scientific Paper

“Use of the Double Enhancement Blades” – Scientific Paper

Refractive Surgery Panel Discussion- Panelist

EYETECH 96, CHACAGO, IL, APRIL 11-14, 1996

"Combined Cataract/Glaucoma Surgery" – Course

“Enhancements in Incisional Refractive Surgery” – Scientific Paper

“New Technology in Phaco” – Presentation

ASCRS, JUNE 1-5-1996

“Endoscopic Diode Laser Surgery for Cataract/Glaucoma Patients” – Course

“Double Implant Strategies for Maximizing Outcomes in Hyperopic Cataract Patients” – Scientific Paper

“Current Techniques in Combined Cataract/Glaucoma Surgery” – Course

“Combined Procedural: Long-term Results of a Controlled Study Comparing ECP and Phaco with Trabeculectomy and Phaco” – Scientific Paper

Cataract Incision Techniques- Panelist

INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY of REFRACTIVE SURGERY, MINNEAPOLIS, MN, JULY 19-21, 1996

‘Applications of Multiple Implants” – Scientific Paper

Refractive Keratotomy – Panelist

Holladay Examination of Irregular Astigmatism Following PK – Poster

BAYLOR/WELSH CATARACT and REFRACTIVE SURGICAL CONGRESS, HOUSTON, TX, SEPTEMBER 5-7, 1996

“A Systematic Approach to the Surgical Treatment of Asymmetric Astigmatism” – Scientific Paper

“A Compaeison of Acrylic vs 3-Piece Lenses” – Presentation

“Piggy-Back IOLs in PK Patients” – Scientific Paper

5th ANNUAL OCULAR SURGERY NEWS SYMPOSIUM, NEW YORK, NY, OCTOBER 5-6, 1996

“Application of Multiple Intraocular Lenes” – Scientific Paper

INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY of REFRACTIVE SURGERY, CHICAGO, IL, OCTOBER 25, 1996

“Correcting Refractive Error Post-PK” – Scientific Paper

AMERICAN SOCIETY of CONTEMPORARY OPHTHAMALOGY, OCTOBER 27. 1996

“Incorporating the CO2 Laser in Cataract and Refractive Surgical Practices” – Course

ASCRS, BOSTON, APRIL 26-30, 1997

"Functional Differences of Alcon AcrySof and Staar Elastimide IOLs: Bilateral Comparison" – Scientific Paper

"Holmium Bleb Re-formation to Restore Filter Function Using the Holmium Laser" – Scientific Paper

"Piggyback Implants: Current Update" – Course

"Endoscopic Cyclophotocoagulation in Glaucoma Management" – Course

"Surgical Management of Glaucoma" – Course

INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY of REFRACTIVE SURGERY, ORLANDO FL, JUNE 13-15, 1997

“Secondary Implants for Managing Refractive Error After PK” – Scientific Paper

“Multiple Implants for Correcting Pseudophakic Refractive Error” – Scientific Paper

ALCON SEMINAR, WISCONSIN. SEPTEMBER 12-14 1997 – Course

“Primary Cataract Surgery"

"Combined Cataract/Glaucoma Surgery with Endo Laser"

"Fuch’s Dystrophy Surgical Technique"

"Multiple Implants”

AAO, SAN FRANCISCO CA OCTOBER 26-29, 1997

“Piggyback AcrySof IOL Results" – Scientific Paper

ALCON SEMINAR, PARK CITY UTAH JANUARY 22-24 1998 – Course

“AcrySof Surgical Complications “

“Multiple Implants with AcrySof"

"YAG Rate Study"

"Fuch’s Technique with AcrySof”

CLAO, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA , JANUARY 29-31 1998,

"Applications of Multiple Intraocular Lenses" – Scientific Paper

ACES OPHTHALMOLOGY 2000, FEBRUARY 12-14 1998; FLORIDA

“Surgical Management of Glaucoma” Chaired by JLG

“Combined Cataract Trabeculectomy Procedure;Holmium Bleb Reformation: Endoscopic Cycloablation” – Course

“ IV vs. Non IV: on Axis vs Temporal Incision” – Scientific Paper

Chairman for Surgical Management of Glaucoma

SEE ISLAND OPHTHALMOLOGY SEMINAR, ST.THOMAS, FEBRUARY 26-MARCH 6, 1998

“Applications of Multiple Implants” – Scientific Paper

“Cataract Surgery w/o IV & on Axis vs. Temporal Incisions for With The Rule} Astigmatism” – Scientific Paper

“Franchising in Ophthalmology” – Course

“The Future of Ophthalmology" Norman Stahl Memorial Lecture

“Endoscopic Diode Laser & Holmium Laser for Glaucoma Management"- Course

ASCRS, SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, APRIL 18-22 1998

*"What to do When Clear Cornea Surgery Goes Wrong: The Case of the Missing Iris"- Presentation

Current Techniques in Combined Cataract/Glaucoma Surgery – Course

"Surgical Treatment in Glaucoma: Holmium and Endo Laser"- Course

"Surgical Treatment of Glaucoma" – Course

“Comparison of YAG Capsulotomy Rate of AcrySof & Staar Foldables IOL” – Scientific Paper

“Multiple Implants for Multiple Purposes” – Course

"Endoscopic Laser Photocoagulation" – Scientific Paper

ALCON, DENVER COLORADO OCTOBER 9-11 1998;

"Multiple Implants of Acrylic Lenses" – Presentation

AAO, NEW ORLEANS, NOVEMBER 6-10 1998

“Personal Experience with Memory Lens & Initial Decentration Study Results” – Presentation

"What Goes In Sometimes Must Come Out" – Course

ALCON, CHICAGO, DECEMBER 3-6 1998

“Advantages of the AcrySof Lens, Endolaser, Fuchs Technique” – Presentation

“Personal Experience with Cataract Surgery” – Presentation

CONNECTICUT SOCIETY OF EYE PHYSICIANS, CONNECTICUT, DECEMBER 11-12 1998

"Applications of AcrySof Lenses" – Course

"Primary Cataract Surgery with Acrysof"

"Personal Experience with Cataract Surgery"

"YAG Rate Comparison Between Acrylic and Silicone Lenses "

"Primary and Secondary Piggyback IOL’s"

"Cataract Surgery Combined with Endolaser Cycloablation"

"Cataract Surgery using Fuch’s Technique"

ALCON – PHACO,FOLDABLES, and REFRACTIVE RESULTS, PARK CITY, JANUARY 28-30 1999,

"Applications of AcrySof Lenses" – Course

"Primary Cataract Surgery with Acrysof – Personal Experience "

"Comparison of YAG Rates Between Acrylic and Silicone Lenses "

"AcrySof Combined with Endolaser "

"Phaco Flip"

ALCON OPHTHALMIC SYMPOSIUM, ST. LOUIS , FEBRUARY 2-4, 1999

"Advanced Lens Power Calculations" – Course

"Long-Term Piggyback IOL Complications" – Course

AMERICAN COLLEGE of EYE SURGEONS- , WHISTLER, BC , FEBRUARY 18-21 1999

"Application of Piggyback IOLs" – Scientific Paper

"Topical Anesthesia" – Scientific Paper

"Astigmatism Management Combined with Phaco"- Scientific Paper

"Cataract Surgeon’s Approach to Cosmetic Surgery" – Course

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CATARACT REFRACTIVE SURGEONS, SEATTLE, APRIL 9-14 1999

"Mentor Memory Lens Decentration" – Scientific Paper

"Long-Term Membrane Formation Between Piggyback Implants" – Scientific Paper

"Experience with Catarct Surgery Post RK and Epidemic Keratoconjunctivitis" – Scientific Paper

"Clinical Outcomes With Acrylic IOLs" – Panelist

"Complications Associated with Aqua-Flow" – Course

"Limbal Relaxing Incisions Combined with Phaco and Correcting Refractive Error in Pseudophakic PK Patients" – Panelist

ALCON OPHTHALMIC SYMPOSIUM, SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, SEPTEMBER 10-12, 1999

"Advanced IOL Calculations" – Course

"Long-term Complications of Piggyback Implants" – Course

OCCULAR SURGERY NEWS SYMPOSIUM, NEW YORK, OCTOBER 2-3, 1999

"Pearls of Optical Management" – Course

AMERICAN ACADEMY of OPHTHALMOLOGY, ORLANDO, OCTOBER 24-27 1999

"Long-term Follow-Up of Piggyback Implantation" – Scientific Paper

"What I am Doing Differently This Year: NSAID’s " – Course

PHACO, FOLDABLES, and REFRACTIVE RESULTS, PARK CITY, JANUARY 27-29 2000

"Advanced IOL Calculations" – Course

"Piggyback Update" – Course

ALCON OPHTHALMIC SYMPOSIUM, ST. LOUIS , FEBRUARY 5, 2000

"Advanced Lens Power Calculations" – Course

"Long-Term Piggyback IOL Complications" – Course

AMERICAN COLLEGE of EYE SURGEONS , MARCH 12-15 2000, ORLANDO

"Update on Piggyback IOLs" – Course

"NSAID Update" – Presentation

"The Ophthalmic Surgeon’s Approach to Cosmetic Surgery" – Course

"Pearls of Optical Management" – Course

SEE, ISLAND EYECARE SEMINAR 2000, APRIL 2- 6, 2000, ST.THOMAS

"Piggyback Update" – Scientific Paper

"Management of Piggyback Complications" – Course

"NASID Experience with Corneal Melting" – Presentation

ASCRS, BOSTON, MAY 20-24, 2000

"Follow-up of Piggyback IOL Patients" – Scientific Paper

"IOL Power Calculation in Post-RK Patients" – Scientific Paper

" Management of Piggyback Complications" – Course

"Advantages of Memory Lens" – Presentation

"NSAID Experience with Corneal Melting" – Presentation

"Centration with Single Piece Acrylic IOL" – Presentation

"Intracorneal Ring Segments" – Co-Moderator

"Choosing the Best IOL" – Panelist

AAO DALLAS TEXAS, October 21-25, 2000

"Complications with NSAIDS"-Presentation

"New Strategies in Cataract Incision Technique"-Seminar Moderator

GEORGIA OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION, January 16, 2001

"Refractive Surgery Up-Date"-Presentation

ROYAL HAWAII EYE MEETING, January 21-26, 2001

"Piggyback Complications"-Scientific Paper

"Cataract Complications"-Presentation

NOVARTIS OPHTHALMICS VOLTAREN, Tampa, Florida April 20-22, 2001

OPHTHALMIC ADVISORY BOARD MEETING

"Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Agents in Ophthalmology"-An Update – Presentation

LUMIGAN CONSENSUS MEETING, Fort Lauderdale, Florida April 27-29, 2001

"Glaucoma Scientific Exchange" – Presentation

SOUTH CAROLINA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, (ALCON) September 14-16, 2001

"Modern Intraocular Lens Calculations" – Presentation

"Complications of Anterior Segment Surgery" – Presentation

"Piggyback Lens Implantation" – Presentation

ALCON – Phaco, Foldables and Refractive Results, Park City, Utah – January 9-13, 2002

“Advanced IOL Calculations” – Presentation

“Mycobaterial Infection in LASIK – The Switch to LASEK” – Presentation

FIRST INTERNATIONAL LASEK CONGRESS, Alcon – Houston, Texas March 22-23, 2002

“Intraocular Inflammation After LASEK” – Presentation

Carolina Society Meeting

September 11-13, 200l – Speaker

WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY EYE CENTER, May 16-17, 2002

“Complicated IOL Calculations” – Presentation

“Complicated Cataract Procedures” – Presentation

“Cataract Surgery in Patients with other Ocular Pathology” – Presentation

ASCRS – Philadelphia, PA May 31 – June 5, 2002
“The Reasons for Switching From LASIK to LASEK”- Paper
“Mycobacterial Infection in LASIK” – Paper

Invited panelist for paper session June 1, 2002

AAO – Orlando, FL October 19 – 23, 2002

“Interlenticular Opacity in Piggyback Cases” – Scientific Paper

ALCON – Phaco, Foldables and Refractive Results, Park City, Utah, January 23-25, 2003

“Interlenticular Opacity in Piggyback Cases” – Scientific Paper

“LASEK: the safer alternative”- Paper

“What I am doing different this year”- Paper

Round table on wound architecture- Panelist

Aspen Invitational Refractive Surgery Symposium, Aspen March 8-11, 2003

“Interlenticular Opacity in Piggyback Cases” – Scientific Paper

“LASEK: the safer alternative”- Scientific Paper

ASCRS – SanFransisco, CA April 12-15, 2003

“LASEK: the safer alternative”- Paper

“Long Term Follow up of Interlenticular Opacitiy Cases”– Scientific Paper

“LASEK over LASIK”- Course

Tri State Ophthalmological Societies Annual Scientific Meeting, Las Vegas, NV June 6-8, 2003

“Advanced IOL Calculations”- Course

“Complications during Cataract Surgery” – Course

LASEK vs. LASIK-Point counter point- presenter

2003 Ophthalmic Symposium, Cataract and Refractive Surgery: An advanced course in New and Emerging Techniques and Technology, Cincinnati, OH, August 2-3, 2003

“Laser Vision Correction: Insomnia, Nightmares and Sweet Dreams”- Presentation

“Avoiding Complications in Cataract Surgery”- Course

“Advanced IOL Calculations” – Course

Ophthalmic Surgical Productivity and Refractive Essentials for the Ophthalmic Nurse and Technician, Cincinnati, OH, August 2, 2003

“Assisting the Refractive Surgeon”-Course

2003 Ophthalmic Symposium, Cataract and Refractive Surgery: An advanced course in New and Emerging Techniques and Technology, San Antonio, TX, September 13-14, 2003

“Laser Vision Correction: Insomnia, Nightmares and Sweet Dreams” – Presentation

“Avoiding Complications in Cataract Surgery” – Course

“Advanced IOL Calculations” – Course

SEE’s Annual Practice Management Seminar, New York, NY, October 4, 2003.

“Personal Story” – presentation.

AAO, Anaheim, CA, November 15- 18,2003

Session Spotlight on Pseudophakic IOLs 2003-Where Are We Now? “High Hyperopes: Piggyback vs Single Lens” – Presentation.
Ophthalmology Journal Club at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC, November 7, 2003.
“Effectively Dealing with Traumatic Cataracts and the Safe and Efficient Removal of Cataracts
INFINITI™ Vision System

Efficiency Model”- Course.

Allergan CORE Course, Knoxville, TN, November 20,2003.

“Pathophysiology of Dry Eye” – Presentation

“Introducing Zymar: Fourth Generation Fluroquinolones” – Presentation

“Acular PF” – Presentation

Allergan and Eyesight Associates Present Continuing Education for Optometrist, Warner Robins, GA, December 11, 2003.

“LASEK Update”- Course

“Fourth Generation Fluroquinolones”-Course

“Diagnosis and Treatment of Dry Eyes” – Course

ALCON – Phaco, Foldables and Refractive Results, Park City, Utah, January 22-25, 2004
“INFINITI™ Vision System

Efficiency Model and Cataract Surgery in High Hyperopes”- Presentation

“Laser Vision Correction: Insomnia, Nightmares and Sweet Dreams” – Presentation

Allergan and Eyesight Associates Present Continuing Education for Optometrists, Warner Robins, GA, March 9, 2004

“Glaucoma Update 2004” – Course

“Use of Topical Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs in Ocular Surgery”-Course

Ohio State Ophthalmology Society Meeting, Cleveland, OH, March 20, 2004.

“Improving Post Op Results with Cataract Surgery and Reducing Cataract Surgery Complications”-Course

Virginia Society of Ophthalmology Meeting 2004, Washington D.C. April 2, 2004
“Advances in IOL Technology”- Course

ASCRS – San Diego, CA, May 1 – 5 2004
“Safety and Efficacy of LASEK over LASIK as an Enhancement Modality”- Scientific paper

Maine Society of Eye Physician and Surgeons Ophthalmology, Freeport, Maine, May 7, 2004

“The Infinity System – A Model of Efficiency” – Course

“Surgical Complications” – Video Presentation

Buffalo Eye Club, Buffalo, New York, May 19, 2004

“Advances in IOL Technology” – Presentation

CORE Educational Program, Allergan, Atlanta, GA May 27, 2004

“Restasis, Breakthrough in Dry Eye Treatment”- Presentation

Alcon and Eyesight Associates Present Continuing Education for Optometrists, Warner Robins, GA, June 15, 2004

“Advances in IOL Technology” – Course

Allergan and Eyesight Associates Present Continuing Education for Optometrists, Warner Robins, GA, August 2, 2004

“Cataract Surgery in Patients With Other Ocular Pathology” – Course

Ophthalmology Times Anti-Inflammatory Roundtable Discussion, Alexandria, VA, October 2, 2004 – Panelist

Allergan and Eyesight Associates Present Continuing Education for Optometrists, Warner Robins, GA, November 2, 2004 “Surgical Management Options in Glaucoma” – Presentation

ALCON – Phaco, Foldables and Refractive Results, Park City, Utah, January 20-22, 2005
“Safety and Efficacy of LASEK as a Refractive Enhancement Modality” – Course

“LASEK vs.LASIK”, point counterpoint debate- Presenter

Sixth District of the Georgia Optometric Association, Macon, Georgia, February 8, 2005

“Surgical Options and Procedures In Glaucoma”- Presentation

“Refractive Surgery Concepts and Solutions” – Presentation

ASCRS-Washington D.C. April 15-20, 2005

Cataract Phaco Techniques- Session Moderator

Cataract/Refractive Presbyopia: Multifocal, Accommodating IOL’s — Session Moderator

“Econopred Plus 1% Versus Pred Forte to Reduce Inflammation After Primary Phacoemulsification”- Scientific paper

“Infinity Efficiency Basics”-Alcon Booth presentation

Alcon, and Eyesight Associates Present Continuing Education for Optometrists, Warner Robins, GA, May 19, 2005

“Intraocular Refractive Surgery and Surface Treatment Update” – Course

Inspire Savannah Area Optometrist Continuing Education Meeting, Savannah, GA, July 21, 2005

“Ocular Allergy and Dry Eye”- Presentation

Allergan and Eyesight Associates Present Continuing Education for Optometrists, Warner Robins, GA, August 25, 2005

“Diagnosis and Therapy of Dry Eyes” Course

ALCON, Optometrist Continuing Education Meeting, Dothan Alabama, November 3, 2005

“Clinical Perspective of NSAID use in a Co-Management Situation” – Course

AMO and Eyesight Associates Present Continuing Education for Optometrists, Warner Robins, GA, December 6, 2005

“Advances in IOL Technology 2005” – Course

ALCON – Phaco, Foldables and Refractive Results, Park City, Utah, January 19-21, 2006
“Applications of the Alcon Acrysof ® ReSTOR® IOL” – Course

“Fugo Blade Transciliary Filtration Treatment of Glaucoma” – Course

LASEK vs.LASIK, point counterpoint debate – Presenter

ALCON, Ophthalmic Educator’s Meeting, Dallas, TX, March 4, 2006

“Use of NSAID Therapy to Maximize Ophthalmic Surgery Outcomes”- Course

ALCON – Optometrist Continuing Education Meeting, Macon, GA, March 9, 2006

“Primary Eye Care Prescribing Allergy Relief”- Course

“Applications of the Alcon ReSTOR Intraocular Lens” – Presentation

ASCRS-SAN FRANCISCO, CA, March 17-22, 2006

“Apodized Diffractive IOL’s to Improve Pseudophakic Near Acuity in the Visually Impaired ARMD Patient”-Best Paper of Session Award- Scientific Paper

“Safety and Efficacy of Topical Cyclosporine Ophthalmic Emulsion 0.05% in Reducing Post-LASEK Corneal Haze”- Scientific Poster

Keratorefractive: Surface Ablation — Session Moderator

“Use of NSAID Therapy to Maximize Ophthalmic Surgery Outcomes” Alcon Booth Talk Presentation
ALCON– Optimizing Outcomes for Cataract and Refractive Patients, Fort Worth, Texas, April 1, 2006.
“Surgical Correction of Astigmatism” – Course

Inspire Albany Area Optometrist Continuing Education Meeting, Albany, GA, April 6, 2006.

“Ocular Surface Disease”-Course
Manchester, New Hampshire, May 18, 2006 ALCON sponsored
“Applications of the Alcon Acrysof ® ReSTOR® IOL” – Presentation

Glaucoma Advisory Symposium: Helping Improve Therapeutic Success, Cambridge Massachusetts May 20, 2006

“Travatan Dosing Aid”, Session Moderator and Presenter

OPTIMIZING CATARACT OUTCOMES: MAKING THE MOST OF THE NEW TECHNOLOGY, Brooklyn, NY, May 31, 2006 and June 1, 2006 Great Neck, Long Island, NY

“Maximizing Results in Cataract Surgery”—Presentation

INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS: Nashville, TN, June 24, 2006.

“Applications of the Alcon Acrysof ® ReSTOR® IOL” – Presentation

“Surface Laser Treatment to Correct Residual Astigmatism in ReSTOR® Patients”

Regional Ophthalmologist Dinner and CME, Greenville, SC, June 29, 2006.

“7 Habits of Highly Successful High Tech Lens Users”—Presentation

Southern College of Optometrists, Memphis, TN, July 27, 2006.

“7 Habits of Highly Successful High Tech Lens Users”—Presentation

Regional Ophthalmologist Dinner and CME, Jackson, MS, August 3, 2006.
“Pharmaceutical Therapy to Maximize Ophthalmic Surgery Outcomes”—Presentation

Alcon Revolutions Seminar, Orlando, FL, August 5, 2006.

“Maximizing Visual Performance: LadarVision 6000® System and Future Technology”–Presentation

“7 Habits of Highly Successful High Tech Lens Users”—Presentation

“Astigmatism Management In Lens Surgery With a New Toric IOL”—Presentation

Alcon Revolutions Seminar, Charlotte, NC, August 26, 2006.

“Maximizing Visual Performance: LadarVision 6000® System and Future Technology”–Presentation

“7 Habits of Highly Successful High Tech Lens Users”—Presentation

“Astigmatism Management In Lens Surgery With a New Toric IOL”—Presentation

ALCON – Optometrist Continuing Education Meeting, Warner Robins, GA, August 31, 2006.

“7 Habits of Highly Successful High Tech Lens Users”—Presentation

Fifth International Congress on EPI-LASIK & LASEK and Advanced Surface Ablation, London, UK, September 8, 2006.

“Use of Nevanac Pre and Post Surface Laser Ablation”—Paper

“The Great Debate: Surface Ablation vs. Lamellar Surgery”—Team leader for the Surface Ablation Team

Regional Ophthalmologist Dinner and CME, Mobile, AL, September 14, 2006.
“Pharmaceutical Therapy to Maximize Ophthalmic Surgery Outcomes”—Presentation

Alcon Revolutions Seminar, Dallas, TX, September 30, 2006.

“Maximizing Visual Performance: LadarVision 6000® System and Future Technology”–Presentation

“7 Habits of Highly Successful High Tech Lens Users”—Presentation

“Astigmatism Management In Lens Surgery With a New Toric IOL”—Presentation

Regional Ophthalmologist Dinner and CME, New York, NY, October 5, 2006.
“Pharmaceutical Therapy to Maximize Ophthalmic Surgery Outcomes”—Presentation

New Mexico Ophthalmic Society Annual Meeting, Albuquerque, NM, October 14, 2006.

“LASIK vs. LASEK” –Presentation

“7 Habits of Highly Successful High Tech Lens Users”–Presentation

AAO, Las Vegas, NV November 11-14, 2006

ALCON Booth Talk, “NSAID Strategies to Maximize Cataract and Refractive Outcomes” November 11, 2006

ALCON Speakers Forum Panel Discussion — “Premium Cataract Patients and Technology” November 12, 2006

Allergan Biloxi Regional Ophthalmology Continuing Education dinner meeting, “Overview of Dry Eye Disease” , Biloxi, Mississippi, November 30, 2006.

ALCON – NEW TECHNIQUES & CONTROVERSIES IN CATARACT AND REFRACTIVE SURGERY, Park City, Utah, January 25-27 2007.

“Complicated Cases Using New Techniques and Technologies”—Presentation

“Correcting Astigmatism Following Presbyopic Lens Implantation”—Presentation

“Black Cataract with Torsional”—Video Presentation

“Treating Narrow Angles with Lens Removal”—Video Presentation

“Lens Removal vs. PI for Narrow Angles”—Presentation

“SLT vs Medication for Treatment of OAG”—Presentation

“LASEK to Improve Uncorrected Pseudophakic Vision”—Presentation

“Update on the Use of Multifoca Lenses in ARMD”—Presentation

“J Cannula Complications” –Video Presentation

ALCON National Sales Meeting, Phoenix, Arizona, February 1, 2007.

“Astigmatism Management in Pseudophakia”—Presentation

ALCON Round Table Discussion on ReStor, Houston, TX, February 15, 2007.

ALCON Ophthalmic Educators Meeting, Las Colinas, TX, March 16-18, 2007.

“European Nepafenac Data-NSAIDS”—Presentation

ALCON Macon Area Regional Optometrist Continuing Education, March 22, 2007.

“The Need for an Alternative Preservative in IOP-lowering Medications”

“Pharmacological Aides and Behavioral Support in Smoking Cessation Management”

ASCRS-San Diego, CA, April 27 – May 2, 2007

“Enhancing Quality of Life in Visually Impaired ARMD Patients Through Apodized Diffractive IOL’s”-Scientific Paper

Keratorefractive: Surface Ablations-Panelist

ALCON Ophthalmic Educators Meeting, Knoxville, TN, June 7, 2007.

“7 Habits of Highly Successful High Tech Lens Users”–Presentation

2007 Comprehensive Ophthalmology: Pearls X Seminar, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN, June 8-9, 2007

“7 Habits of Highly Successful High Tech Lens Users”—Presentation

“Surgical Correction of Astigmatism for the Cataract Patient”—Presentation

ALCON Anterior Segment Advisory Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, June 22-24, 2007.

“Nepafenac Refractive Studies”-Presentation

Allergan Ophthalmic Educators Meeting, Tampa, FL, June 28, 2007.

“Overview of Dry Eye Disease-Restasis and Optive”-Presentation

ISTA Ophthalmic Educators Meeting, Wilmington, NC, July 26, 2007

“Application of NSAIDs in Ophthalmology”-Presentation

ISTA Ophthalmic Educators Meeting, New York, NY, August 4, 2007

“Application of NSAIDs in Ophthalmology”-Presentation

ISTA Ophthalmic Educators Meeting, Montgomery, AL, September 13, 2007

“Application of NSAIDs in Ophthalmology”-Presentation

ISTA Ophthalmic Educators Meeting, New Orleans, LA, September 27, 2007

“Application of NSAIDs in Ophthalmology”-Presentation

ALCON Ophthalmic Educators Meeting, Knoxville, TN, October 4, 2007

“Infiniti System”-Presentation

ISTA Ophthalmic Educators Meeting, Birmingham, AL, October 15, 2007

“7 Habits of Highly Successful High Tech Lens Users”—Presentation

ISTA Ophthalmic Educators Meeting, Atlanta, GA, November 8, 2007

“7 Habits of Highly Successful High Tech Lens Users”—Presentation

AAO, New Orleans, LA, November 10-13, 2007

ALCON Booth Talk, “Astigmatism Management in Lens Surgery with the Alcon Toric IOL” November 12, 2007

Review of Ophthalmology CME Breakfast Symposium “Premium Performance with Premium IOLs” Faculty

“7 Habits of Highly Successful High Tech Lens Users”—Presentation, November 11, 2007

Current Concepts in Ophthalmology 2008, Atlantic City, NJ, January 11-12, 2008

“7 Habits of Highly Effective Premium Lens Users with Emphasis on Astigmatism”-Presentation

Hawaiian Eye 2008, Waikoloa, HI, January 22, 2008

Post Surgical Inflammation: Therapeutic Tools for Successful Intervention-Course Director

“Challenges and Emerging Options in Cataract Surgery”-Presentation

ALCON-New Techniques and Controversies in Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Park City, UT, January 24-26, 2008.

“Dealing with Unhappy Premium Lens Patients”-Presentation

“Management of Astigmatism with Precision and Power”-Presentation

“7 Habits of Highly Successful Premium Lens Users”-Presentation

ALCON Ophthalmic Educators Meeting, Greenville, SC, February 13, 2008

“7 Habits of Highly Effective Premium Lens Users with Emphasis on the Infiniti System”-Presentation

ISTA-Marketing Research Meeting, Miami, FL, February 29-March 1, 2008

“Dealing with Unhappy Premium Lens Patients”-Presentation

“7 Habits of Highly Effective Premium Lens Users with Emphasis on NSAIDs”-Presentation

Alcon Phaco Advancement in China Today 2008 (PACT 2008), Kunming, China, March 15-16, 2008

“Why Acrysof Toric is the First Choice for Astigmatism Correction”-Presentation

“Keys to Success of ReSTOR Implantation”-Presentation

“Handling Complicated Cataract Cases with OZIL Torsional”-Presentation

Allergan Ophthalmic Educators Meeting, Buffalo, NY, March 27, 2008

“Overview of Dry Eye Disease”-Presentation

ASCRS-Chicago, IL April 4-9, 2008

April 5, 2008 “Toric IOL Efficacy in Improving Uncorrected Pseudophakic Visual Acuity”-Scientific Paper

April 6, 2008 “Intraocular Surgery- Astigmatism: IOLs and LRIs”-Panelist

Inspire Pharmaceuticals-Nashville, TN, April 17, 2008

“Ocular Surface Disease and Treatment”-Presentation

ISTA-Ophthalmic Educators Meeting, Jackson, MS, April 22, 2008

“7 Habits of Highly Effective Premium Lens Users with Emphasis on NSAIDs”-Presentation

Inspire Pharmaceuticals-Mercer School of Medicine Grand Rounds, Macon, GA, April 25, 2008

“Evaluation and Treatment of the Red Eye”-Presentation

7th International Congress on Surface Ablation and Sub-Bowman’s Keratomileusis, Fort Lauderdale, FL, April 26, 2008

“Use of Surface Ablation to Enhance Premium Lens Results”-Presentation

Alcon-Ophthalmic Educators Meeting, Birmingham, AL, April 29, 2008

“7 Habits of Highly Effective Premium Lens Users with Emphasis on Astigmatism”-Presentation

ISTA-Marketing Research Meeting, New York, NY, May 2-3, 2008

“Dealing with Unhappy Premium Lens Patients”-Presentation

“7 Habits of Highly Effective Premium Lens Users with Emphasis on NSAIDs”-Presentation

ISTA-Ophthalmic Educators Meeting, Orlando, FL, May 8, 2008

“7 Habits of Highly Effective Premium Lens Users with Emphasis on NSAIDs”-Presentation

Alcon-Ophthalmic Surgical Meeting, Dallas, TX, May 9-10, 2008

“Use of Viscoelastics in Ophthalmic Surgery”-Presentation

ISTA-Ophthalmic Educators Meeting, Tampa, FL, May 14, 2008

“7 Habits of Highly Effective Premium Lens Users with Emphasis on NSAIDs”-Presentation

Arizona Ophthalmological Society Annual Tri-State Meeting, Sedona, AZ, May 16-18, 2008

“Dealing with Unhappy Premium Lens Patients”-Presentation

“Toric IOL Efficacy in Improving Uncorrected Pseudophakic Visual Acuity”-Presentation

ISTA-Ophthalmic Educators Meeting, Greenville, SC, May 21, 2008

“7 Habits of Highly Effective Premium Lens Users with Emphasis on NSAIDs”-Presentation

Alcon-Ophthalmic Educators Meeting, Detroit, MI, May 29, 2008

“Dealing with Unhappy Premium Lens Patients”-Presentation

ISTA-Marketing Research Meeting, San Francisco, CA, June 6-8, 2008

“Improving Outcomes with Bromfenac”-Presentation

ISTA-Ophthalmic Educators Meeting, Chattanooga, TN, June 19, 2008

“7 Habits of Highly Effective Premium Lens Users with Emphasis on NSAIDs”-Presentation

World Ophthalmology Congress in Hong King, June 28-July 2, 3008

Australian Surgeons Roundtable Discussions, June 28, 2008

“7 Habits of Highly Effective Premium Lens Users”-Presentation

Innovations in Ophthalmology Symposium, June 29, 2008

“7 Habits of Highly Effective Premium Lens Users with Emphasis on Astigmatism”-Presentation

Indian Surgeons Roundtable Discussions, June 30, 2008

“Customized Cataract Solutions”-Presentation

Alcon-Ophthalmic Educators Booth Talk, July 1, 2008

“Dry Eye Disease Detection, Management, and Current Therapy”-Presentation

ISTA-Ophthalmic Educators Meeting, Jacksonville, MS, July 16, 2008

“7 Habits of Highly Effective Cataract Surgeons”

Alcon-Ophthalmic Educators Meeting, Atlanta, GA, July 17, 2008

Interactive Roundtable on Premium Lenses

Ista and Inspire Pharmaceuticals Ophthalmic Educators Meeting, Shreveport, LA, July 31, 2008

“Dealing With Unhappy Premium Lens Patients”

Ista-Ophthalmic Educators Meeting, Atlanta, GA, August 5, 2008

“7 Habits of Highly Effective Cataract Surgeons”

Alcon-Ophthalmic Educators Meeting, Charlotte, NC, August 6, 2008

Interactive Roundtable on Premium Lenses

Alcon-Ophthalmic Educators Meeting, Decatur, GA, August 13, 2008

Interactive Roundtable on Premium Lenses

Ista-Ophthalmic Educators Meeting, Los Angeles, CA, August 19, 2008

“7 Habits of Highly Effective Cataract Surgeons”

Ista and Inspire Pharmaceuticals Ophthalmic Educators Meeting, Tuscon, AZ, August 20, 2008

“Dealing With Unhappy Premium Lens Patients”

Ista and Inspire Pharmaceuticals Ophthalmic Educators Meeting, Phoenix, AZ, August 21, 2008

“Dealing With Unhappy Premium Lens Patients”

Ista and Inspire Pharmaceuticals Ophthalmic Educators Meeting, Las Vegas, NV, August 22, 2008

“Dealing With Unhappy Premium Lens Patients”

Alcon Macon Area Regional Optometrist Continuing Education, Macon, GA, September 4, 2008

“Treatment of the Dry Eye and Success with Premium IOL’s”

Alcon-Ophthalmic Educators Meeting, Columbia, SC, September 10, 2008

Interactive Roundtable on Premium Lenses

Ista and Inspire Pharmaceuticals Ophthalmic Educators Meeting, Louisville, KY, September 11, 2008

“Dealing With Unhappy Premium Lens Patients”

Alcon-Ophthalmic Educators Meeting, Montgomery, AL, September 16, 2008

Interactive Roundtable on Premium Lenses

Inspire Pharmaceuticals, Birmingham, AL, September 17, 2008

“Using Azasite in Ocular Surface Disease”

Alcon-Ophthalmic Educators Meeting, Chattanooga, TN, September 18, 2008

Interactive Roundtable on Premium Lenses

Ista Ophthalmic Educators Meeting, Norfolk, VA, September 24, 2008

“7 Habits of Highly Effective Cataract Surgeons”

Inspire Pharmaceuticals, Charleston, SC, September 25, 2008

“Using Azasite in Ocular Surface Disease”

2008 Refractive IOL Symposium, Las Vegas, NV, September 27, 2008

Ista Ophthalmic Educators Meeting, Stockton, CA, September 29, 2008

“7 Habits of Highly Effective Cataract Surgeons”

Ista Ophthalmic Educators Meeting, Palo Alto, CA, September 30, 2008

“7 Habits of Highly Effective Cataract Surgeons”

Ista Ophthalmic Educators Meeting, October 2, 2008, Columbus, OH

“7 Habits of Highly Effective Cataract Surgeons”

Alcon-Ophthalmic Educators Meeting, October 4, 2008, Cincinnati, OH

Interactive Roundtable on Premium Lenses

Ista Ophthalmic Educators Meeting, Gulfport, MS, October 8, 2008

“7 Habits of Highly Effective Cataract Surgeons”

Ista Ophthalmic Educators Meeting, Atlanta, GA, October 9, 2008

“7 Habits of Highly Effective Cataract Surgeons”

Ista and Inspire Pharmaceuticals Ophthalmic Educators Meeting, Denver, CO, October 15, 2008

“Dealing With Unhappy Premium Lens Patients”

Alcon-Ophthalmic Educators Meeting, Fort Collins, CO, October 16, 2008

Interactive Roundtable on Premium Lenses

Ista and Inspire Pharmaceuticals Ophthalmic Educators Meeting, El Paso, TX, October 16, 2008

“Dealing With Unhappy Premium Lens Patients”

Ista and Inspire Pharmaceuticals Ophthalmic Educators Meeting, El Paso, TX, October 17, 2008

“Increasing Your Conversion Rate to Premium Lenses”

Ista and Inspire Pharmaceuticals Ophthalmic Educators Meeting, Knoxville, TN, October 21, 2008

“Dealing With Unhappy Premium Lens Patients”

Ista Ophthalmic Educators Meeting, Charlotte, NC, October 22, 2008

“7 Habits of Highly Effective Cataract Surgeons”

Ista Ophthalmic Educators Meeting, Washington DC, October 23, 2008

“7 Habits of Highly Effective Cataract Surgeons”

Ista Ophthalmic Educators Meeting, Miami, FL, October 29, 2008

“7 Habits of Highly Effective Cataract Surgeons”

Ista Ophthalmic Educators Meeting, Jacksonville, FL, October 30, 2008

“7 Habits of Highly Effective Cataract Surgeons”