Sunday, May 5, 2019, 8:00 am
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Phaco Fundamentals: Principles and
Pearls for Optimizing the Phaco Machine
Settings for Different Cataracts
San Diego Convention Center – Hall E
8:00 – 8:30 am Registration
8:30 – 10:00 am Program
Program Chairs: David F. Chang, MD
Sumit (Sam) Garg, MD
Faculty: Sumitra S. Khandelwal, MD
Bryan S. Lee, MD, JD
Jeff H. Pettey, MD
These activities are approved for
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.
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Educational Objectives
Ophthalmologists who attend this course will:
• Modify and customize platform-specific phaco settings to maximize outcomes for routine cataract surgery
• Identify details regarding phacoemulsification function in fluidics and power modulation, peristaltic and venture pumps, nuclear disassembly techniques,
and hydrodissection
• List platform-specific settings and clinical procedure techniques to navigate common complicating factors and surgical issues in cataract surgery
Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for
Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) and
EyeWorld news magazine. ASCRS is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. ASCRS takes responsibility for the
content, quality, and scientific integrity of this CME activity.
Designation Statement
The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery designates this live educational activity for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.
Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Physicians not licensed in the U.S. who participate in this CME activity are eligible for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.
Attendees registered as exhibitors, spouses, and guests are not eligible for CME credits.
