Letter From the President |
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Gary D. Cass MD Tampa Eye and Specialty Surgery Center
I am encouraged by the enthusiasm of the OAS membership! After speaking to many of you in Chicago and reading the evaluations of the recent meeting, I appreciate greatly the guidance in preparing for the September 2008 meeting. I plan to follow your suggestions! An ambitious curriculum is envisioned. Lectures on internal medicine updates for both anesthesia providers and ophthalmologists are planned. Topics may include an ACLS/PALS update, a talk on pacemakers and defibrillators, and management of various perioperative medical issues such as management of the diabetic and management of anticoagulation therapy. Talks on ophthalmology for anesthesia providers are also intended. In addition to general ophthalmologic concerns, sub-specialty topics such as occuloplastics, retinal and pediatric ophthalmology topics may be discussed. Anesthesiology for the ophthalmologist is another section that will be presented, possibly discussing topics such as airway management, sedation, NPO status, and some newer pharmacology. A section on the business of ophthalmic anesthesia will also be presented discussing topics such as the high-volume practice, accreditation, regulatory and reimbursement issues. Finally, clinical case discussions and “how to” workshops on peri- and retrobulbar blocks, sub-Tenon’s technique, and topical anesthesia are also planned. I want to thank all those who attended our 21st Annual Scientific Meeting for all their suggestions. This is your meeting and your organization. I hope you continue to give us feedback. Please continue to participate in our newsletter OASIS. I also want to encourage you to let your colleagues know about our organization and urge them to join. See you in Chicago! Gary D. Cass MD |
