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  • 2023 Technician Education Seminar
    Contains 8 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes Multiple Live Events. The next is on 01/27/2023 at 12:00 PM (EST)

    Attend the most comprehensive course on eye banking, register for the TES today!

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    The Technician Education Seminar is a comprehensive virtual course providing a detailed overview of eye banking. This hybrid course features on-demand sessions and a series of live virtual workshops. The on-demand sessions are released in sections throughout the course and then the live workshops facilitated on Zoom provide interactive activities, demos, and lively discussion around the topics covered in the on-demand presentations. Led by expert faculty, the seminar features lectures, live case study discussions, breakout sessions, networking opportunities, and demonstrations. 
    This course is intended for beginning eye bank professionals and focuses on the practical, technical, and scientific aspects of eye banking.  The Technician Education Seminar kicks off on January 18, and will include live sessions from January 27- February 17. The schedules for the course and the live sessions are listed below.  
    Tentative Course Schedule
    Seminar Schedule (EST)
    January 18          Course Opens and Section I Presentations Released
    January 27          Live Session (12:00 pm – 2:30 pm)
    February 3          Live Session (12:00 pm – 2:30 pm)
    February 10        Live Session (12:00 pm – 2:30 pm)
    February 17        Live Session (12:00 pm – 2:00 pm) 
    Registered attendees will receive the following: 
    • Access to over 25 on-demand presentations
    • Participation in 4 live virtual workshops
    • One-year access to the course presentations and materials
    • Printable session handouts
    • Access to a TES participant only group on EBAA’s networking platform, the Lens.
    • A certificate upon course completion 
    The early bird deadline is December 16 and the deadline to register for the course is Friday, January 13.  Attend the most comprehensive course on eye banking, register for the TES today!
    Registration Information 

    Fees:

    EBAA Members - Early Bird: $250 / Regular: $350

    Non-Members - Early Bird: $500 / Regular: $600

    IMPORTANT REGISTRATION NOTE:

    If you have not registered for an EBAA event before, please create an account before registering. If you have an EBAA account but don't know your login information, use the 'forgot your password' link or contact Herocia@restoresight.org. If you are employed at an EBAA member eye bank, please ensure you are receiving member pricing prior to registering. If you believe you should be receiving the member rate which is not appearing, contact Herocia Hawkins.

    Course Information

    Copyright Notice

    The EBAA is pleased to share these materials with you for the purpose of your technical education. The materials are subject to the following conditions:

    The presentations in this course are the property of Eye Bank Association of America (EBAA) and are solely for the education of attendees registered with EBAA for the 2023Technician Education Seminar. These materials are to be used only for the purposes of technician education as understood by EBAA and are not to be shared with anyone other than the attendee of record registered for the seminar. The materials should not be copied or used outside of the Technician Education Seminar. 

    The recording time for each video is included below for your reference.  

    Expectations

    Attendees are expected to view all presentations, attend all live sessions, and participate in the live sessions and the Lens discussions. Individuals must have access to a computer with a functioning microphone, speaker, and camera.

    Course Schedule

    Access the tentative Course Schedule.

    Presentations

    Section I

    EBAA Overview (9 minutes) Speaker: Stacey Gardner

    History of Eye Banking (18 minutes) Speaker: Mark Mannis, MD

    EBAA Medical Standards (8 minutes) Speaker: Jennifer Li, MD

    Membership, Personnel and Governance (26 minutes) Speaker: Jennifer DeMatteo, MCM, CIC

    Role of the Technician (14 minutes) Speaker: Troy Win'E, CEBT

    Quality Assurance (32 minutes) Speaker: Matthew Arnett

    Documentation (17 minutes) Speaker: Ingrid Schunder, MBA, CEBT

    Safety, Infection Control and Biohazard Waste (32 minutes) Speaker: Ingrid Schunder, MBA, CEBT

    Infections and Eye Banking Part 1 (68 minutes) Speaker: George Rosenwasser, MD, CEBT

    Infections and Eye Banking Part (37 minutes) Speaker: George Rosenwasser, MD, CEBT

    Infections and Eye Banking Part (35 minutes) Speaker: George Rosenwasser, MD, CEBT

    Donor Screening (20 min) Speaker: Darrell Lee, CEBT

    Authorization and Donor Risk Assessment Interview (11 minutes) Speaker: Saira Quraishy, CEBT

    Section II:

    Ocular Anatomy Part 1: 31 minutes Speaker: George Rosenwasser, MD, CEBT

    Serological Testing: 33 minutes Speaker: Ingrid Schunder, MBA, CEBT

    Physical Inspection: 34 minutes Speaker: Ingrid Schunder, MBA, CEBT

    Donor Maintenance: 24 minutes Speaker: Troy Win'E, CEBT

    Aseptic Technique: 12 minutes Speaker: Brendan Luckett, CEBT

    Recovery and Preservation: 42 minutes Speaker: Troy Win'E, CEBT

    Tissue Storage: 14 minutes Speaker: Troy Win'E, CEBT

    Section III

    Slit Lamp Microscopy Part 1: 43 minutes Speaker: George Rosenwasser, MD, CEBT

    Slit Lamp Microscopy Part 1: 52 minutes Speaker: George Rosenwasser, MD, CEBT

    Specular Microscopy: 37 minutes Speaker: Paul Graves, CEBT

    Tissue Processing: 29 minutes Speaker: Chris Conwell, CEBT

    Post-Processing Evaluation: 20 minutes Speaker: Anthony Vizzerra, CEBT

    Ophthalmic Procedures: 1 hour 45 minutes Speaker: Joshua Hou, MD

    Section IV

    Sealing and Packaging (13 minutes) Speaker: Josh Galloway, CEBT

    Tissue Distribution (11 minutes) Speaker: Brian Philippy, CEBT

    Equipment Maintenance, Cleaning, and Sterilization (21 minutes) Speaker: Josh Galloway, CEBT

    Presented during the Cornea and Eye Banking Forum: Graeme Pollock, PhD, Centre for Eye Research Australia, The University of Melbourne

    Course Schedule

    Seminar Schedule (EST)
    January 18          Course Opens and Section I Presentations Released
    January 27          Live Session (12:00 pm – 2:30 pm)
    February 3          Live Session (12:00 pm – 2:30 pm)
    February 10        Live Session (12:00 pm – 2:30 pm)
    February 17        Live Session (12:00 pm – 2:00 pm) 

    The tentative schedule for the course can be found in the link below.

    Schedule

    Access Information

    To access the Technician Education Seminar, register for the course using the Register button. Once you are registered for the course you will receive access to the TES course. 

    To access the presentations, make sure you are logged into eyeLEARN, click on the Components tab, and select the recording you wish to view. Once you have watched a presentation, be sure to complete the survey associated with that presentation. In order to receive credit for completing the course, attendees must watch all presentations, attend all live sessions, and complete all of the surveys.  

    The first set of presentations will be released on January 18, and the first live session will take place Friday, January 27. Each week a group of sessions will be released and attendees are expected to view the presentations before the next live session. 

    Computer Information

    Attendees should have access to a computer with a camera and functioning speaker and microphone. The live sessions are designed to include active participation by the attendees and having a computer with microphone, camera and speaker will enable attendees to fully participate in the seminar. 

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  • Performance and Documentation of Annual Competency Reviews: Best Practices and Discussion
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 01/18/2023 at 2:00 PM (EST)

    This informative session features three speakers discussing how their organizations handle performing and documenting annual competency reviews for eye bankers and employees of other establishments that perform eye banking functions. Join us to hear about best practices, see examples of forms, and review medical standards. Register today!

    This informative session features three speakers discussing how their organizations handle performing and documenting annual competency reviews for eye bankers and employees of other establishments that perform eye banking functions. Join us to hear about best practices, see examples of forms, and review medical standards. Register today! 

    Stephanie Cottrell, CEBT, CTBS, CQIA, (ASQ)

    Senior Quality Improvement Coordinator

    Sierra Donor Services Eye Bank

    Stephanie Cottrell is a Certified Eye Bank Technician (CEBT) and has over 20 years of experience working in the field of eye & tissue donation. Stephanie currently oversees Quality Compliance for Sierra Donor Services Eye Bank and has extensive experience with donor eligibility, auditing, regulatory and accreditation inspections. She is a certified Quality Improvement Associate through the American Society for Quality (ASC) and certified in medical coding through MTI College.

    Susan Hurlbert, CEBT

    Project Manager, Quality Improvement and Compliance

    Eversight

    Susan Hurlbert, CEBT is a Project Manager with Eversight and has over 18 years of experience in eye banking. She oversees inspection readiness, the adverse event investigation and reporting process and clinical policy development. Prior to her present role in Quality Improvement and Compliance, she performed ocular tissue recovery, evaluation, processing, and donor eligibility. She has served on a variety of EBAA committees and currently sits on the Medical Review Subcommittee, Quality Assurance Committee, and Accreditation Board.

    Christina Poopatana

    Quality Assurance Coordinator

    The Eye-Bank for Sight Restoration

    Having more than 13 years of experience in eye banking, Christina Poopatana is a Quality Assurance Coordinator for The Eye-Bank for Sight Restoration in New York City, a position she has held since 2009. She is responsible for reviewing donor charts to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and national standards and acts as liaison with medical personnel to obtain post-operative prognosis for cornea transplant recipients. She also conducts adverse reaction investigations as well as internal investigations and assists in revising the SOPs and drafting BPDRs.
    Ms. Poopatana holds an MPH from The City University of New York, (CUNY) Hunter College and a BA in Natural Science from Fordham University also in New York City.

    Elizabeth Ellett (Moderator)

    Vice President of Regulations and Compliance

    Advancing Sight Network

    Elizabeth Ellett is the Vice President of Regulations and Compliance at Advancing Sight Network. Elizabeth received her Master of Science in healthcare administration from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Elizabeth holds certifications with the American Society of Quality, American Society of Clinical Pathologist, and Lean Six Sigma as a Green Belt. She has served as both lead and general auditor for CAP and AABB and is a current member of American College of Healthcare Executives.

  • Funeral Directors and Donation: Ask the Experts!
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits Includes a Live Web Event on 12/15/2022 at 2:00 PM (EST)

    Attend this session to learn best practices for interacting with funeral directors, and to ask questions to licensed funeral directors in the donation community!

    Coordinating donation with funeral homes is a critical part of eye banking and a strong relationship can lead to an increase in the number of potential donors.  A challenging relationship can often create obstacles to donation.  During this webinar, three licensed funeral directors share their experiences as funeral directors and provide tips to overcome difficult situations and create strong partnerships with funeral homes. A large portion of time will be dedicated at the end of the session for the audience to ask the speakers specific questions related to working with funeral directors. 

    Attendees will learn:

    • Ways to develop and improve relationships with funeral directors
    • The role and responsibilities of a funeral director
    • Tips for navigating challenging situations with funeral homes

    Attend this session to learn best practices for interacting with funeral directors, and to ask questions to licensed funeral directors in the donation community! 

    Amanda King

    Funeral Director/Embalmer

    B.C. Bailey Funeral Home/Frigid Fluids

    Amanda Marie Eilis King, CFSP, is an Embalmer and Funeral Director holding licensure in multiple states. She completed her embalming apprenticeship under Vernie R. Fountain, as well as extensive training in postmortem reconstructive work. In addition to her AAS in Mortuary Science from ACC in Colorado, Amanda holds a B.S. from Skidmore College for Studio Art and Biology, and a Post-Baccalaureate degree from the Maryland Institute College of Art. Her approach to Funeral Service is from an artistic standpoint. She is also an educator who specializes in and teaches reconstructive work and cosmetic application. Her contributions in the field outside of the funeral home include articles, illustrations, and photography for trade journals. Currently she is a Funeral Director and Embalmer for B.C. Bailey Funeral Home, and also does freelance work as AMEK Graphics, as well as being an embalming specialist with Frigid Fluid Company.

    Sarah Czajkowski, CTBS, LFD

    Technical Ocular Specialist/Community Liaison

    CORE

    Sarah is a graduate of the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science and Point Park University. She served the community of Wexford, PA as a Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer before joining the Center Organ Recovery and Education (CORE) as a Recovery Coordinator and later transitioned to the CORE Medical Examiner Liaison for the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s Office where she worked to strengthen the relationship between the two agencies. In January 2020, Sarah accepted a new role, as the Technical Ocular Specialist/Community Liaison for the CORE Eye Bank where divides her time between evaluating and processing corneal tissue and expanding relationships with corneal surgeons and the eye banking community.

    Lori Miller, CEBT

    Executive Director

    Oklahoma Lions Eye Bank

    Lori Miller, CEBT, graduated from University of Central Oklahoma with a BS in Mortuary Science in 1997. She received an Honorable Discharge from the United States Army Reserves in May of 1998, achieving the rank of E5 (Sergeant). Lori has been a licensed funeral director and embalmer since March of 1998, having worked at various funeral homes in the OKC Metro since then, and currently still hold those licenses. Lori began working in eye banking in July 2008. She earned her CEBT certificate in October 2009, and has been he Executive Director of Oklahoma Lions Eye Bank since March 2015.

    Fred Jordan, FSL

    Director of Development

    Miracles in Sight

    Fred Jordan, FSL, has been in eye banking since 1995 and full-time with Miracles In Sight since 2001. Fred is a licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer in North Carolina, South Carolina and Texas. Over his many years with Miracles In Sight, Fred has fulfilled the roles of Surgical Recovery Specialist, Lab Technician, Professional Development Specialist and is now Director of Development. He currently serves on the EBAA Donor, Partner and Community Relations Committee.

  • House of Delegates Town Hall - November 2022
    Contains 1 Component(s)

    Register for the House of Delegates Town Hall to hear association updates and discuss items of relevance to the profession, led by Speaker of the House, Shannon Schwietzer.

    Register for the House of Delegates Town Hall to hear association updates and discuss items of relevance to the profession, led by Speaker of the House, Shannon Schwietzer. 

    CEUs not awarded for this session. EBAA Members Only.

  • 2022 CEBF Best Paper of Session: Efficacy of Alpha Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone in Suppressing Corneal Edema Following Injury
    Contains 2 Component(s)

    This award is presented annually by EBAA and Cornea Society to recognize the best paper by a medical student, resident or fellow. The 2022 award is supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Lions Eye Bank West Central Ohio.

    Efficacy of Alpha Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone in Suppressing Corneal Edema Following Injury

    Hamid Alemi, MD, MPH, Schepens Eye Research Institute

    Best Paper of Session Award Recipient

    During the 2022 Cornea and Eye Banking Forum, the Best Paper of Session Award was presented to Hamid Alemi, MD, MPH, from Schepens Eye Research Institute, for his presentation, “Efficacy of Alpha Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone in Suppressing Corneal Edema Following Injury.” This award is presented annually by EBAA and Cornea Society to recognize the best paper by a medical student, resident or fellow. The 2022 award is supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Lions Eye Bank West Central Ohio.

    Register to listen to the complimentary lecture! 

  • Richard Troutman Cornea Prize Lecture: Conjunctival Vessels in Diabetes Using Functional Slit Lamp Biomicroscopy
    Contains 2 Component(s)

    The Troutman Cornea Prize is bestowed annually by the Cornea Society for the paper published in Cornea during the previous year judged to be most outstanding and innovative, and authored by an investigator 40 years of age or younger.

    Richard Troutman Cornea Prize Lecture: Conjunctival Vessels in Diabetes Using Functional Slit Lamp Biomicroscopy

    Jodi Hwang, MD, USC Roski Eye Institute / LAC+USC Medical Center

    2022 Richard Troutman Cornea Prize Recipient

    The 2022 Troutman Cornea Prize was presented to Dr. Jodi Hwang, for her article, Conjunctival Vessels in Diabetes Using Functional Slit Lamp Biomicroscopy. The Troutman Cornea Prize is bestowed annually by the Cornea Society for the paper published in Cornea during the previous year judged to be most outstanding and innovative, and authored by an investigator 40 years of age or younger.

    Dr. Hwang received the award and presented the Troutman Cornea Prize Lecture during the 2022 Cornea and Eye Banking Forum.

    Register to listen to the complimentary lecture! 

    Jodi Hwang, MD

    2022 Richard Troutman Cornea Prize Recipient

    LAC+USC Medical Center / USC Roski Eye Institute

    Dr. Jodi Hwang is the 2022 Richard Troutman Cornea Prize Recipient.  Cornea Society awarded her the Troutman Prize for her Cornea article, Conjunctival Vessels in Diabetes Using Functional Slit Lamp Biomicroscopy. The article appeared in the August 2021 issue of Cornea. Dr. Hwang presented on her research during the 2022 Cornea and Eye Banking Forum. 

    The Troutman Cornea Prize is bestowed annually by the Cornea Society for the paper published in Cornea during the previous year judged to be most outstanding and innovative, and authored by an investigator 40 years of age or younger. 

  • 2022 R. Townley Paton Award Lecture: The Science of Sight: Addressing Corneal Blindness in the Developing World
    Contains 2 Component(s)

    The 2022 R. Townley Paton Award Recipient is Anthony Aldave, MD. Dr. Aldave was presented with the award during the 2022 Cornea and Eye Banking Forum, and then delivered the R. Townley Paton Award Lecture.

    R. Townley Paton Award Lecture: The Science of Sight: Addressing Corneal Blindness in the Developing World 

    Anthony Aldave, MD, Stein Eye Institute, UCLA

    2022 R. Townley Paton Award Recipient

    Corneal opacification is one of the most common causes of moderate to severe vision loss and blindness worldwide. The significant shortage of donor corneal tissue globally has led to an emphasis on the development of prevention programs, efforts to increase the supply of donor corneal tissue and the number of trained corneal surgeons, as well as developing alternatives to human corneal tissue for the restoration of vision. The efficacy of each of these initiatives will be critically reviewed, and evidence-based recommendations made in regard to what domestic corneal surgeons and eye banks can do to address corneal blindness in the developing world.

    The R. Townley Paton Award is presented annually to a physician who has made significant contributions to eye banking, sight restoration, and the EBAA. The 2022 R. Townley Paton Award Recipient is Anthony Aldave, MD. Dr. Aldave was presented with the award during the 2022 Cornea and Eye Banking Forum, and then delivered the R. Townley Paton Award Lecture.

    Register to listen to the complimentary lecture!

    Anthony Aldave, MD

    2022 R. Townley Award Recipient

    Stein Eye Institute, UCLA

    Anthony Aldave, MD, is the 2022 R. Townley Paton Award Recipient. 

    Dr. Aldave is a Professor of Ophthalmology and Chief of the Cornea and Uveitis Division at the Stein Eye Institute. As a member of the EBAA Medical Advisory Board, Dr. Aldave and colleagues reported an increase in donor-transmitted fungal infections following corneal transplantation in 2013. He has maintained an interest in this topic since, recently publishing an invited editorial on the role of antifungal prophylaxis after receipt of a positive donor rim fungal culture and completing a study investigating the incidence, treatments and outcomes of donor-transmitted fungal infection following DMEK. Dr. Aldave has been active member of the EBAA Paton Society and has served on the Medical Advisory Board and the Policy & Position Review Subcommittee. 

    The R. Townley Paton Award is presented annually to a physician who has made significant contributions to eye banking, sight restoration, and the EBAA. Dr. Aldave was presented with the award during the 2022 Cornea and Eye Banking Forum, and then delivered the R. Townley Paton Award Lecture. The award was introduced by the 2021 R. Townley Award recipient, Jennifer Li. 

  • 2022 Cornea and Eye Banking Forum
    Contains 46 Component(s), Includes Credits

    If you missed the Cornea and Eye Banking Forum in Chicago, purchase this complete package today!

    The Cornea and Eye Banking Forum, hosted by the Eye Bank Association of America and the Cornea Society , was held and recorded on Friday, September 30. The program, available on-demand, highlights the latest scientific and research developments in cornea and eye banking and innovations that are on the horizon.

    The online program features:

    • Invited Sessions
    • Panel Discussions
    • Presentation of the Claes Dohlman Award
    • The R. Townley Paton Award Lecture 
    • The Troutman Cornea Prize Lecture  
    • Presentation of 25 Scientific Abstracts followed by dynamic Q&A sessions

    Access and Registration:

    • Purchase: The program is available for purchase.
    • Forum Registrants: All individuals who registered for the Cornea and Eye Banking Forum have complimentary access to the online program. To access the online presentations, log into eyeLEARN with the email and password you used to register for the meeting.  Contact Herocia Hawkins with any questions.

    Access the on-demand program today!

    Section I

    2021 Survey of Keratoplasty Postoperative Steroid Management
    Nikolay Boychev, MCOptom, PhD, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/ Schepens Eye Research Institute 

    Ripasudil Treatment following Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty in Patients with Fuchs’ Dystrophy: Interim Results
    Michael D. Straiko, MD, Devers Eye Institute 

    Efficacy of Alpha-Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone (α-MSH) in Suppressing Corneal Edema Following Injury
    Hamid Alemi, MD, MPH,** Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/ Schepens Eye Research Institute 

    Predictive Factors for Response to Topical Recombinant Human Nerve Growth Factor in Stage 1 Neurotrophic Keratopathy
    Matteo Posarelli, MD,** Tufts Medical Center 

    Comparison of Persistent Epithelial Defect Treatment for Self-Retained Cryopreserved and Dehydrated Amniotic Membrane
    Shawn Sell, MD,** Cornea Consultants of Albany 

    Novel "12/12" Wear of a Scleral Lens Prosthetic Device in Chronic Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
    Xueyang (Sarah) Wang, MD,* Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/ Schepens Eye Research Institute 

    Demographic Effects on Corneal Ulcer Outcomes
    Shane Seipel, MD,** University of California, Davis 

    Invited Sessions: Hot Topics in Cornea
    Ocular Surface Toxicity from Systemic Medications
    Kathryn Colby, MD, PhD, NYU Langone Health 

    Use of Machine Learning in Infectious Keratitis
    Maria Woodward, MD, MS, University of Michigan/ Eversight                                               

    Eye Banking Post COVID: An Update on the Current State of Eye Banking
    Jennifer Li, MD, Sierra Donor Services Eye Bank 

     

    Section II

    Impact of Demographic Factors on Corneal Donor Recovery
    Wuqaas Munir, MD, University of Maryland School of Medicine 

    Suitability of Corneal Donor Tissue in the Greater-than-75-year Age Group
    Miles Greenwald, MD,** Kellogg Eye Center 

    Effect of Head Trauma Related Deaths on Corneal Endothelial Cell Loss in Eye Bank Donors
    Jessinta Oseni,+ Albert Einstein College of Medicine 

    Endothelial Cell Loss Comparison of Current Techniques Used for Preparation of Donor Grafts for Endothelial Keratoplasty
    Eric Abdullayev, MD, MBA, CEBT, Lions Eye Institute for Transplant and Research 

    A Comparison of Corneal Parameters between Hispanics and Non-Hispanics
    Luis Vasquez, BA, MSc,+ UT Health San Antonio

    R. Townley Paton Award Lecture: The Science of Sight: Addressing Corneal Blindness in the Developing World
    Anthony J. Aldave, MD, 2022 Paton Award Recipient

     

    Session III

    Video Spotlights
    DMEK Scrolls at 2,000 Frames Per Second: The Relationship Between Scroll Width and Flow Velocity
    Matthew Kigin,+ University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine 

    Case Series: DMEK with Young Donor Tissue Using Paired Radial Incisions
    David Hardten, MD, University of Minnesota / Lions Gift of Sight 

    Minimizing Endothelial Cell Loss during PDEK-S Donor Lenticule Preparation
    Zelalem Tafesse, MD,** Price Vision Group 

    Group Discussion and Q&A

    DMEK Outcomes in Eyes with Previous Glaucoma Surgery
    Andrea Bordewyk, MD,** Devers Eye Institute

    Clinical Outcomes of Descemet Stripping Endothelial Keratoplasty (DSEK) Following Custom Foldable Artificial Iris Implantation
    Piseth Dalin Chea, MD, MPH,** Stein Eye Institute, UCLA 

    Validation of Nomograms Predicting Penetrating Keratoplasty and Descemet's Stripping Endothelial Keratoplasty Graft Survival Upon Addition of External Patient Cohort
    George Lin, BA,+ Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 

    Safety and Efficacy of Intraoperative Activated Platelet-Rich Plasma (aPRP) Therapy in Corneal Transplantation
    Carolina Mercado, MD,* Escuela Superior de Oftalmologia- Instituto Barraquer de America 

    Microbial Profiles and Antibiotic Susceptibility in Pediatric Infectious Keratitis
    Melodyanne Cheng,+ Stein Eye Institute, UCLA 

    Pediatric Ocular Surface Inflammatory Diseases in the Optum Labs Data Warehouse
    Simon Fung, MD, MA, FRCOphth, Stein Eye Institute, UCLA 

    Richard Troutman Cornea Prize Lecture: Conjunctival Vessels in Diabetes Using Functional Slit Lamp Biomicroscopy
    Jodi Hwang, MD, 2022 Richard Troutman Cornea Prize Recipient

     

    Session IV

    Bowman Layer Onlay Preparation & Transplantation (BLOT)
    Esther Groeneveld-van Beek, MSc, Netherlands Institute for Innovative Ocular Surgery (NIIOS)

    Comparison of Graft Outcomes Reusing Original Intermediate Term Cold Storage Solution for Entire Corneal Donor Storage Period with Exchanged Fresh Storage Solution Following Donor Preparation in the Cornea Preservation Time Study
    Jonathan Lass, MD, Case Western Reserve University and University Hospitals Eye Institute

    Corneal Storage Media with Amphotericin-B: Results from a Prospective Laboratory Study Submitted for Class 2 De Novo 510(k) Premarket Approval
    Khoa Tran, PhD, Lions VisionGift 

    Optimizing Corneal Endothelial Cell Culture for Cell Therapy
    Karl David Brown, PhD, Centre for Eye Research Australia 

    Invited Sessions: New Trends in Keratoplasty
    Recent Advances in Pediatric Endothelial Keratoplasty
    Muralidhar Ramappa, MBBS, MD, LV Prasad Eye Institute 

    Timing of Therapeutic DALK in Acanthamoeba Infection
    Vincenzo Sarnicola, MD, University of Siena 

    CAIRS for Keratoconus and Other Ectasias - The Hows and Whys
    Soosan Jacob, MD, Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital

    Group Discussion and Q&A

    ACCREDITATION STATEMENT

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    In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and Cornea Society. Amedco LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

    PHYSICIANS
    Amedco LLC designates this live activity for a maximum of 6.75 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM.
    Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

    Note - The in-person event was worth up to 7.75 CME as it included the Paton Luncheon.

    CEBTS
    Eye Bank Association of America approves this online activity for a maximum of 6.5 CEUs. The CEUs will be transferred to your EBAA account once all of the sessions are completed. Partial credit will not be given. 

    OBJECTIVES

    1. Learn new developments, techniques and therapies in sight restoration.

    2. Analyze the efficacy of emerging technologies and innovative processes in corneal transplantation and eye banking that can improve patient outcomes.

    3. Cite new research findings in cornea regarding disease, treatment, transplantation, preservation, preparation and processing.

    CME CREDIT CLAIM

    CME Evaluation

    IMPORTANT: Credit should not be claimed if you already claimed credit for attending the in-person event. 

    SUPPORT
    Thank you to the following companies for their generous support through unrestricted educational grants. 

    R. TOWNLEY PATON LUNCHEON
    The Eye-Bank for Sight Restoration 

    BEST PAPER OF SESSION AWARD
    Lions Eye Bank of West Central Ohio 

    BREAKFAST
    Gunther Weiss Scientific Glassblowing 

    REFRESHMENT BREAK
    Lions Gift of Sight / Moria 

    GENERAL EDUCATIONAL GRANT
    Wolters Kluwer
    Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank
    Oftal-One

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    Access 

    The 2022 Cornea and Eye Banking Forum is available on-demand and available for purchase. Individuals who registered for the Cornea and Eye Banking Forum receive complimentary access.


    Purchase Information

    The program is available for purchase.

    Members: $175            Non-Members: $275

    To purchase the package, click on the register button. Log in with the email and password you use to log into the EBAA website. If you have not yet created an account on the EBAA website, you will be prompted to do so. Once you are logged in you will be able to purchase the package. Once purchased, you can access the program through your Dashboard or the Cornea and Eye Banking Forum On-Demand site. 

    Note: If you are a Cornea Society Member and are not a member of the Paton Society, please contact Herocia Hawkins to access the member rate as the eyeLEARN system will not recognize you as a member.   


    Forum Attendees

    All individuals who registered for and attended the Cornea and Eye Banking Forum have complimentary access to the on-demand package. To access the online presentations, log into eyeLEARN with the email and password you used to register for the meeting.  Once you have logged in, you can access the program through your dashboard or the Cornea and Eye Banking Forum On-Demand site. 


    Questions?

    Contact Herocia Hawkins with any questions.

  • DMEK Corneal Tissue Preparation Basics
    Contains 3 Component(s), Includes Credits

    Attend this webinar to learn more about the basics of preparing corneal tissue for DMEK!

    As corneal transplantation evolves, the methods for preparing corneal tissue evolve as well. Descemet's Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty is becoming a preferred procedure for many surgeons and eye banks have risen to the challenge of preparing tissue for this procedure. Speakers discuss the basics of preparing corneal tissue for DMEK and highlight various methods for preparing the tissue as well as the different materials and equipment that are used. The presentation includes facilitated discussion with the speakers about their experiences with DMEK tissue preparation. 

    Participants will learn:

    •  How DMEK differs from other transplant options 
    • The procedure for preparing tissue for DMEK
    • Various modifications and methods that are used based on surgeon preferences
    • The materials and equipment necessary
    • The importance of tissue evaluations post tissue processing 

    Attend this webinar to learn more about the basics of preparing corneal tissue for DMEK!

     CEUs: 1

    Chelsea Green, CEBT

    Processing Services Manager

    Iowa Lions Eye Bank

    Chelsea Green, CEBT, is the Processing Services Manager for the Iowa Lions Eye Bank. Chelsea received both a BA and BS with a focus in research from the University of Illinois Chicago. She came to the University of Iowa in 2011 to work in medical research and worked on multiple studies before finding her way into eye banking and earning her CEBT. She is currently overseeing the processing department at Iowa Lions Eye Bank.

    Paul Graves, CEBT, CTBS

    Senior Vice President of Clinical Services

    Advancing Sight Network

    Paul Graves, CEBT, CTBS, was born and raised in Alabama. He joined Advancing Sight Network in July of 1997 as a Transplant Coordinator. Over the years, he has been involved in all aspects of clinical eye banking, from Laboratory Manager to Director of Laboratory Services. Today, as the Senior Vice President of Clinical Services, Paul oversees the clinical processing aspects of Advancing Sight Network, from performing tissue processing itself to developing new processing procedures to assist surgeons in the care of their patients. Paul is a Certified Eye Bank Technician and a Certified Tissue Banking Specialist.

    Chris Conwell, CEBT, CQIA (ASQ)

    Ocular Processing Supervisor

    Sierra Donor Services Eye Bank

    Chris Conwell, CEBT, CQIA (ASQ), is the Technical Programs Administrator for Sierra Donor Services Eye Bank. Starting with the organization back in 2011 as a per diem Tissue Recovery Technician, Chris now oversees ocular recovery training, corneal evaluation and processing training, and ocular related research & development.

    Darrell Lee, CEBT

    Laboratory & Processing Manager

    Lions Eye Bank of West Central Ohio


    Darrell Lee, CEBT, is a Laboratory & Processing Manager for Lions Eye Bank of West Central Ohio. He has worked for the eye bank for over 13 years, initially starting off as an eye tissue recovery technician. Darrell’s has BS in Chemistry and is a CEBT. Along with being a tissue coordinator, he is responsible for the processing of corneal tissue at LEBWCO. 

    Alyson Ronan, CEBT

    Lab Coordinator

    Southern Eye Bank

    Alyson Ronan, CEBT, is a Lab Coordinator at Southern Eye Bank. 

    Nicholas Hicks

    Manager, Tissue Processing

    Eversight

    Nicholas Hicks is the Manager of Tissue Processing at Eversight. Nicholas' expertise is in preparing corneal tissue for transplant and his goal is making vision a reality.

    Registration Information

    EBAA members receive complimentary registration to this session. Non-members may purchase this session for $50. To register and access the session, click on the registration button. 


    Access Information

    Once you are registered for the webinar, the session will be available through your Dashboard or on this site. Registered attendees will receive reminder emails with information for accessing the webinar and the recording.


    CEU Information

    Attendees may earn 1 CEU for attending this session. Once an individual has attended the session and completed the evaluation, they will be awarded with 1 CEU. Individuals can view their CEUs on the EBAA Member Portal under Certification/CEUs.

  • Community Chat: Corneal Storage Solution
    Contains 1 Component(s)

    Join us for this lively discussion and be ready to share your video and chat with the group!

    Join EBAA members for a discussion on the current corneal storage solution shortage. Hosted by the Technical Education Committee, this Community Chat includes discussion on the overall situation and provides EBAA members a platform to share concerns, considerations, alternative products and processes, successes, and best practices for navigating the shortage. The eye bank community is encouraged to share insights about working with new vendors, rewriting SOPs, making temporary changes to donor screening guidelines, learning what constitutes critical supply, the future outlook and anything else related to corneal storage solution and the current supply chain shortage! Join us for this lively discussion!

    CEUs not awarded for this session. EBAA Members Only.