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Caribbean Eye 2009
ACES/SEE Jamaica
Ritz-Carlton Golf & Spa Resort
Rose Hall, Jamaica
February 6-10, 2009

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Seminar Schedule
(Updated 7/3/08)

Registration Information

Program Chairs: Lance Ferguson, MD; John Kearney, MD; and James Loden, MD

Friday, February 6, 2009

6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Welcome Reception

Saturday, February 7, 2009

6:30 - 7:15 a.m. Continental Breakfast
7:15 - 9:30 a.m. Section I: Practice Management
Chair: Alan Reider, Esq.
  • Ann Rose
  • Donna McCune
  • Alan Reider, Esq.
10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Section II: Non Laser Refractive
Chairs: Jeffrey Whitman, MD; Asim Piracha, MD
  • William Trattler, MD Topography for Premium IOLs
  • Jan Venter, MD Outcomes, Technique, and Complications with the Ophtec/AMO Artiflex/Veriflex Myopic Phakic IOL
  • Robert Rivera, MD STAAR ICLs
  • Jeffrey Whitman, MD B&L Crystalens HD-100 vs. Crystalens 5-0: comparing outcomes and sharing pearls for success
  • Asim Piracha, MD Six Month Results Comparing AMO ReZoom vs. B&L Crystalens HD100

Concurrent Administrator Sessions

  • TBA
Evening Ophthalmology with a Punch

Sunday, February 8, 2009

6:30 - 7:15 a.m. Continental Breakfast
7:15 - 9:30 a.m. Section III: Fry Video Competition
Chairs: Lisa Arbisser, MD; Robert Osher, MD
  • "Jamaica Mistake-a"

Concurrent Administrator Sessions

  • TBA
10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Section IV: Cataract
Chairs: Marc Michelson, MD; Pit Gills, MD
  • Garry Condon, MD
  • Warren Hill, MD
  • Robert Weinstock, MD
  • Marc Michelson, MD
12:30 - 1:15 p.m. Sheets Lecture
Thomas Neuhann, MD

Concurrent Administrator Sessions

  • TBA
Evening Gala Dinner & Pre-Dinner Awards

Monday, February 9, 2009

6:30 - 7:15 a.m. Continental Breakfast
7:15 - 9:30 a.m. Section V: Glaucoma
Chairs: John Kearney
  • John R. Kearney, MD - Canaloplasty & Results
  • Garry Condon, MD - Phaco in Acute Angle Closure-Glaucoma
  • Martin Uram, MD - Uses of ACP & Probe other than POAG
  • Steven Simmons, MD
  • Marlene Moster, MD - New Trends in Glaucoma Surgery
  • Mark Moster, MD - Optic Neuritis

Concurrent Administrator Sessions

  • TBA
10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Section VI: Laser Refractive & Other Technologies
Chairs: James Loden, MD; Karl Stonecipher, MD
  • Mitch Jackson, MD
  • Douglas Katsev, MD
  • George Waring, MD
  • James Loden, MD - My Top LASIK disasters
  • James Loden, MD - My last 100 Custom Cornea with IntraLase outcomes vs. my first 100 CustomVue with IntraLase outcomes
  • Karl Stonecipher, MD

Concurrent Administrator Sessions

  • TBA

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

6:30 - 7:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast
7:00 - 10:00 a.m.

Section VII: New Technology
Chairs: Lance Ferguson, MD; Douglas Katsev, MD
  • Laser Shoot-Out: Alcon Allegretto, AMO ViSX, Bausch & Lomb Technolas and NIDEK face off

  • Carlos Buznego, MD - Topograpy for the Presbyopic IOL Surgeon
  • Lance Ferguson, MD - Initial experience with the Ziemer femotosecond laser
  • Dan Reinstein, MD or colleague - Measurement of epithelial thickness as a predictive factor for ectasia
  • Harvey J. Reiser, MD - Initial Results of Alcon Aspheric ReStor 3.0
  • Douglas Katsev, MD TruVision
  • Michel Perez, MD Capsulorrhexis Ring

Concurrent Administrator Sessions

  • TBA

CME Credits

The Caribbean Eye 2009 Seminar has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of The National Retina Institute, The American College of Eye Surgeons and the Society for Excellence in Eyecare. The National Retina Institute is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The National Retina Institute designates this educational activity for a maximum of 18 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Hotel Information

Room Rates - $339/night Resortview, $379/night Oceanview

Must mention "ACES SEE Meeting" for discounted hotel rate!

For Reservations, call 876.953.2800 or 800.241.3333

About the Hotel

Sequester yourself on a private beach with pristine sand, shimmering waters and lush, green mountains rising in the background. Unwind to the rhythmic sounds of Reggae and treat your palate to authentic Caribbean flavors.

Photo - Hotel at night

Glide along rivers in the island’s lush interior or swim with horses in the ocean spray. Whether you want to laze in the sun or seek out adventure, The Ritz-Carlton in Montego Bay is an idyllic escape and Rose Hall Plantation is the jewel in its crown. Located on 5,000 picture-perfect acres in Jamaica's exclusive Rose Hall, The Ritz-Carlton Golf & Spa Resort, Rose Hall, Jamaica is a AAA Five Diamond Montego Bay resort offering:

  • 427 newly renovated guestrooms and suites, each with a private balcony or terrace
  • Five exceptional dining establishments
  • Over 25,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting and function space
  • Easy access to luxury shopping at The Shoppes at Rose Hall
  • 18-hole championship White Witch Golf Course

Hotel Amenities

To book an online reservation for Dining, Spa Services or the Ritz-Kidz program please click here!

  • Dining
    Savor the selection of the many fine dining options available at The Ritz-Carlton Golf & Spa Resort, Rose Hall, Jamaica and prepare your senses for a culinary experience like no other. The unique dining experiences at our Five Diamond resort reflect a hotel that complements the history, ambience and heritage of our island, Jamaica. Our restaurants' cuisine combines traditional Ritz-Carlton flair with the flavors of the tropics, blended with the natural charm of Jamaican hospitality.

  • Spa
    Escape to a Jamaican resort and spa where the soothing, ever-present rhythm of the ocean inspires renewal. The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Rose Hall features a unique selection of therapies, 11 treatment rooms, a full-service salon, fully-equipped fitness center, tennis courts with racquets and ball machine, relaxing saunas, island discovery and nature hikes, and more. Replenish with a simple treatment or immerse yourself in total relaxation. The Ritz-Carlton Spa offers a complete range of services for body, mind and spirit. Guests can reach the Spa by calling 876.953.2800.

  • Ritz Kids
    Junior guests staying at The Ritz-Carlton Golf & Spa Resort will be delighted with the fun-filled Ritz Kids program. We want to ensure that your children enjoy their stay at our Rose Hall resort just as thoroughly as you do with this full host of activities, designed for children ages 5 through 12. This supervised program incorporates both physical and creative activities – with offerings on a full- or half-day basis. In addition to our Ritz Kids programs, The Ritz-Carlton Golf & Spa Resort, Rose Hall also offers junior guests a variety of special services and amenities including Nanny Service and Themed Kids Night Out. Please call 876.953.2800 ext. 6420 for registration or more information.

Photo - Playground for children

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Optional Activities

  • SNORKELING
    Saturday, February 7, 2009 – 1:00pm – 5:00pm

    $145/person (Price includes lunch and refreshments on the catamaran, snorkeling equipment and transportation.)

    Enjoy a private charter catamaran sail and snorkel through the exciting waters of the blue Caribbean Sea.


  • GOLF
    Monday, February 9, 2009 – 1:30 shotgun start.

    $240/person (Price includes transportation, 18-hole greens fee and a boxed lunch. Shuttle leaves at 1:00pm sharp.)

    Conveniently located just ten minutes from the hotel, The White Witch Golf Course in Jamaica is considered one of the finest golf courses in the Caribbean. Winding through the mountains of Jamaica's historic 5,000-acre Rose Hall Plantation, The White Witch Golf Course is carved out of 600 acres of lush greenery and rolling countryside that features panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea from 16 of its 18 holes. This par-71, 6,859-yard golf course is characterized by mountainous terrain, cool tradewinds, colorful foliage and spectacular ocean views from most holes.

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Travel Arrangements

AIRLINES:

Coming soon

GROUND TRANSPORTATION:

A variety of transportation services are available from the Sangster International Airport (Airport code: MBJ) such as private taxi, hotel shuttle as well as exclusive transportation. For more information on transportation options and reservations, please contact the hotel concierge at 876-953-2800, extension 5607.

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Registration Information

You have two options for Registration. You may register online and pay via credit card (Mastercard, Visa, American Express) using our secure server, or you may download, print and mail a registration form. In either case, we encourage you to register early – by December 1, 2008 – to take advantage of savings of up to $100 per person.

Refund Policy:

  • Full refund on or before Jan 15, 2009
  • 50% refund between Jan 16-Feb 1, 2009
  • No refund for cancellations or no-shows after Feb 1, 2009

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