Saturday, September 19, 2020 | 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Session 18: The Latest in Corneal Dystrophies and Degenerations: From the OD and MD Perspectives

Presenters: Blair Lonsberry, MS, OD, Med, FAAO & Michael Greenwood, MD

As the scope of therapeutic privileges for optometrists continues to expand, the working relationship between optometry and ophthalmology becomes even more important. The diagnosis and treatment of corneal dystrophies and degenerations is a crucial aspect of clinical practice as the clinician needs to know when the patient requires a referral for advanced treatment and what is currently/soon to be available. This interactive course will examine the various forms of corneal dystrophies and degenerations focusing on patient symptoms, diagnostic criteria, impact on vision, and the current surgical management and treatment options with an emphasis on co-managing surgical patients.

Learning Objectives:

• The diagnostic criteria and presentation of the most common corneal dystrophies (e.g. basement membrane dystrophies (with RCE), stromal dystrophies (Granular/Macular), endothelial dystrophies (Fuchs)).
• The latest treatment options for patients suffering from a recurrent corneal erosion with a particular emphasis on surgical treatment and co-management of these patients.
• The latest treatment options for patients suffering from a stromal corneal dystrophy (e.g. granular or macular) with a particular emphasis in surgical treatment (DALK versus PK) and co-management of these patients.
• The latest treatment options for patients suffering from Fuch’s corneal dystrophy with a particular emphasis on surgical treatment (DSAEK versus DMEK versus PK) and co-management of these patients.
• The diagnostic criteria and presentation of the most common corneal degenerations (e.g. keratoconus, Terriens, Moorens).

About the Speakers

Blair Lonsberry, MS, OD, MEd, FAAO

Professor, Pacific University College of Optometry

Blair Lonsberry, MS, OD, Med, FAAO, grew up in Rossburn, Manitoba (Canada). He obtained his optometry degree from the University of Waterloo in 1996 after completing a Master of Science in Physiology from the University of Manitoba. He completed his residency in Primary Care Optometry from the Illinois College of Optometry in 1997, then joined the faculty at Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, TN. During his time at SCO, he completed a Master in Education degree with an emphasis in adult learning. Currently, Dr. Lonsberry is a full professor with Pacific University College of Optometry in Oregon.

Michael Greenwood, MD

Clinical Assistant, University of North Dakota School of Medicine

Michael Greenwood, MD, is a Refractive, Cornea, Glaucoma, and Advanced Cataract surgeon at Vance Thompson Vision in Fargo, ND. He received his medical degree from the University of North Dakota, completed his residency at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH, and then did a 1-year fellowship in advanced anterior segment surgery at Vance Thompson Vision in Sioux Falls, SD. He has published numerous book chapters and peer-reviewed journal articles, and has presented nationally and internationally. He lives in Fargo, ND with his wife, Heidi, and daughter, Quincy, and enjoys hockey, running, and spending time with family.

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