Drs. Shamie and Trattler Discuss Diagnosing Keratoconus

Drs Shamie and Trattler Discuss Diagnosing Keratoconus
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  • Overview

    Drs. Neda Shamie and Bill Trattler define keratoconus and discuss the incidence of prevalence of keratoconus in cataract and refractive surgery patients. They also discuss diagnostic test criteria that should be used to identify keratoconus patients. This is Part 1 of 2.


    This activity is supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Avellino.

  • Learning Objectives

    Upon completion of this activity, the participant should be able to:

    • Define etiology and progression of keratoconus, understand how refractive surgery can exacerbate these conditions, and review the impact this has on visual outcomes and quality of life
    • Describe the prevalence of the refractive surgery patients developing keratoconus in various patient populations
    • Recommend diagnostic work-up protocols and pre-emptive testing indications for various groups of refractive surgery patients to maximize the diagnosis of keratoconus suspects
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    • Faculty and Disclosures

      William B. Trattler, MD

      William B. Trattler, MD

      Cornea, Cataract and Refractive Surgeon
      Center for Excellence in Eye Care
      Miami, Florida
      Clinical Associate Professor
      Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine at Florida International University
      Miami, Florida


      Neda Shamie, MD

      Neda Shamie, MD

      Partner
      Cornea, Cataract, and Refractive Surgeon
      Maloney-Shamie Vision Institute
      Los Angeles, California
      Clinical Associate Professor
      University of Southern California
      Keck School of Medicine
      Los Angeles, CA


      William B. Trattler, MD

      William B. Trattler, MD

      Cornea, Cataract and Refractive Surgeon
      Center for Excellence in Eye Care
      Miami, Florida
      Clinical Associate Professor
      Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine at Florida International University
      Miami, Florida


      Neda Shamie, MD

      Neda Shamie, MD

      Partner
      Cornea, Cataract, and Refractive Surgeon
      Maloney-Shamie Vision Institute
      Los Angeles, California
      Clinical Associate Professor
      University of Southern California
      Keck School of Medicine
      Los Angeles, CA


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      The following faculty/staff members have the following financial relationships with commercial interests:

      William B. Trattler, MD, has had a financial agreement or affiliation during the past year with the following commercial interests in the form of Consultant:  Alcon, Bausch +Lomb, Carl Zeiss Meditec, CXLO Johnson & Johnson, and Oculus. Speaker’s Bureau: Alcon, Carl Zeiss Meditec, Johnson & Johnson, and Oculus. Stock/Shareholder: Avedro, CXLO, and Trefoil.

      Neda Shamie, MD, has had a financial agreement or affiliation during the past year with the following commercial interests in the form of Consultant: Alcon, Allergan, Avellino, Glaukos, Staar Surgical, and Tarsus.

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