Personal Information

Name Johnny Lee Gayton, M.D.
Nine children
Date of Birth: November 23, 1955
Citizenship: USA

Medical Practice

Eyesight Associates of Middle Georgia
216 Corder Road
Warner Robins, Georgia 31088
Telephone: (912) 923-5872
Facsimile: (912) 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

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.
• American Board of Eye Surgery Certified sub-specialty of Cataract/Implant Surgery, 1999

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.
• Investigator for Staar Collagen Wick Study, 1998 – Present
• 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
  

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 (April 1995 - April 1997)
• 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
• Gatifloxin Advisory Board
• Travatan Advisory Board

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

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.

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

LECTURES / PRESENTATION

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 FARNCISCO, 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 15-19, 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, 2001 - 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 between 3:00 - 4:30

AAO - Orlando, FL October 19 - 23, 2002
"Interlenticular Opacity in Piggyback Cases" - Paper

ALCON - Phaco, Foldables and Refractive Results, Park City, Utah, January 23-25, 2003
"Interlenticular Opacity in Piggyback Cases" - Paper
LASEK: the safer alternative- Paper
" What I am doing different this year"-Paper
Round table on wound architecture

Aspen March 8-11, 2003 - Aspen Invitational Refractive Surgery Symposium
"Interlenticular Opacity in Piggyback Cases" - Paper
LASEK: the safer alternative- Paper

ASCRS - San Fransisco, CA  April 12-15, 2003
LASEK: the safer alternative- Paper
Long Term Follow up of Interlenticular Opacitiy Cases-- Paper
LASEK over LASEK- Course

Tri State Ophthalmological Societies Annual Scientific Meeting, Las Vegas, NV June 6-8, 2003
Advanced IOL Calculations- Course
Complications during Cataract Surgery
LASEK vs. LASIK

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
Avoiding Complications in Cataract Surgery
Advanced IOL Calculations
Ophthalmic Surgical Productivity and Refractive Essentials for the Ophthalmic Nurse and Technician, Cincinnati, OH, August 2, 2003
Assisting the Refractive Surgeon

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
Avoiding Complications in Cataract Surgery
Advanced IOL Calculations

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