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14th Annual Symposium on Enhancing Geriatric Understanding and Education (SEGUE): Headache Syndromes in Geriatric Ophthalmology - June 13, 2026
In-Person and Virtual attendance options are available.
There is a demographic shift in the U.S. towards an older population. This “gray tsunami” will disproportionately affect ophthalmology as a specialty because our top disorders are diseases of the elderly (age-related macular degeneration (ARMD), glaucoma and cataracts). Geriatric ophthalmic patients are not simply “older adults”; they have unique responses to treatment and disease and may have co-morbidities that impact diagnosis, treatment and prognosis. Moreover, elderly patients may require the expertise of several health professionals from diverse disciplines who have experience in dealing with specific geriatric syndromes. Increasing geriatric expertise among ophthalmologists and primary care specialists while promoting competent, compassionate care of elderly patients is imperative.
This activity seeks to address the needs of the geriatric patient population by arming providers with the necessary information on topics such as diabetic retinopathy, ARMD, cataracts, glaucoma, low-vision, as well as related co-morbidities (e.g., depression, dementia, hearing loss, function loss, driving and elder abuse). There is an insufficient number of geriatricians to meet the demographic shift, and individual specialty providers, generalists and allied health personnel will be required to have expertise in geriatric domains within their areas of service in order to provide care that is optimal, cost effective and safe.
FEES
| REGISTRATION TYPE | FEE |
|---|---|
| Houston Methodist (HM) employee | Free |
| Physician (non-HM located inside the Greater Houston Area) | $175 |
| Physician (non-HM located inside the Greater Houston Area) No CE option. VIRTUAL ONLY. | Free - Click here to register |
| Physician (non-HM located outside the Greater Houston Area) | $20 |
| All Others | $10 |
* In compliance with HM’s policy on Physician Non-Monetary Compensation regarding “Stark Law,” private physicians who reside and/or practice medicine within the Greater Houston Area are required to pay the full Fair Market Value registration fee.
Target Audience
Ophthalmologists, optometrists, geriatricians, internists, family practitioners, residents, fellows, physician assistants, registered nurses, advanced practice nurse practitioners and healthcare professionals with an interest in geriatric ophthalmology.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the participant should be able to:
- Describe glaucoma issues in the elderly, including compliance issues with therapy specific to elderly, avoiding polypharmacy and enhancing short-term and long-term compliance.
- Discuss medical and ophthalmic surgical issues in the elderly, including when and when not to operate, consent issues, and falls and fractures in the postoperative period.
- Describe age-related macular degeneration issues, including management and new treatments, the role of vitamin therapy, and the need for low vision services.
| 14th Annual Symposium for Enhancing Geriatric Understanding and Education (SEGUE) in Ophthalmology: Geriatric Eye Care 2026 | ||
| AGENDA │ Saturday, June 13, 2026 | ||
| Time | Topics | Speaker |
| 7:15 AM | Registration and Breakfast | |
| 8:00 AM | Symposium Welcome | Andrew G. Lee, MD |
| Plenary Session I: Headache Syndromes In The Eye Clinic Moderator: Hilary A. Beaver, MD | ||
| 8:15 AM | Case Presentation | Safe Ibrahim, MD |
| Panel Discussion | Rod Foroozan, MD Nagham Al Zubidi, MD Ore Ofe Adesina, MD Rosa Tang, MD Geriatrician Discussant: George Taffet, MD Healthcare Law and Business: Edward J. Kroger, MD, JD, MBA | |
| Plenary Session II: Vision Rehab In The Elderly Moderator: Danese Zander, OTR | ||
| 8:45 AM | OT Vision Rehab In The Elderly | Danese Zander, OTR |
| 9:00 AM | OD Vision Rehab In The Elderly | Nicole Hooper, OD |
| 9:15 AM | Case Presentation | Hilary A. Beaver, MD |
| Panel Discussion | Nicole Hooper, OD Bhavani Iyer, OD Zainab Muhanna, OD Kimberly Rosen, OD Khahn Ton, OD | |
| Plenary Session III: Pain Management Issues In Neuro-Op Moderator: Andrew Lee, MD | ||
| 9:30 AM | Case 1 Presentation | Dina Abdelsalam, MD |
| Panel 1 Discussion | Ore Ofe Adesina MD Rod Foroozan, MD Rosa Tang, MD Stacy V. Smith, MD Pamela Blake, MD | |
| 9:45 AM | Case 2 Presentation | Safa Ibrahim, MD |
| Panel 2 Discussion | Tim McCulley, MD Nagham Al-Zubidi, MD Sushma Yalamanchili, MD Cybelle Woon, MD Pamela Blake, MD Geriatrician Discussant: George Taffet, MD Healthcare Law and Business: Edward J. Kroger, MD, JD, MBA | |
| 10:00 AM | QA | |
| 10:15 AM | Break | |
| Plenary Session IV: RETINA: Headache and Retinal Issues In Elderly | ||
| 10:30 AM | Case Presentation | Garvin Davis, MD |
| Panel Discussion | Helen Li, MD Charles Wykoff, MD James Major, MD Shawn Kavoussi, MD Comprehensive Panelist: Rahul Pandit, MD Geriatrician Discussant: George Taffet, MD Healthcare Law and Business: Edward J. Kroger, MD, JD, MBA | |
| 11:00 AM | QA | |
| Plenary Session V: Headache From Glaucoma In Elderly Moderator: Tara Hahn, MD | ||
| 11:15 AM | Presenter | Joanna Queen, MD |
| 11:30 AM | Panel Discussion | Hilary A. Beaver, MD Joanna Queen Amy Coburn, MD Nick Bell |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch Keynote: Private Equity In Ophthalmology | Edward J. Kroger, MD, JD, MBA |
| 12:30 PM | Headache In Elderly | Pamela Blake, MD |
| Plenary Session VI: Medicolegal And Medicolegal Neuro-Ophthalmic Issues Including Headache And Pain Management Issues In The Elderly Moderator: Andrew Lee, MD | ||
| 1:00 PM | Case 1: Presentation | Dina Abdelsalalm, MD |
| 1:15 PM | Case 2: Presentation | Safa Ibrahim, MD |
| 1:30 PM | Panel Discussion | Rod Foroozan, MD Ore Ofe Adesina, MD Pamela Blake, MD Rosa Tang, MD Nagham Al Zubidi, MD Stacy V. Smith, MD Tim McCulley, MD Sushma Yalamanchili, MD Healthcare Law and Business: Edward J. Kroger, MD, JD, MBA |
| Plenary Session VII: Conclusion | ||
| 1:45 PM | Conclusion | Andrew G. Lee, MD |
| 2:00 PM | Adjourn | |
In-Person attendance will be held in the Houston Methodist Research Institute (6670 Bertner Avenue, Houston, Texas 77030).
Virtual information will be provided to registered learners.
| COURSE DIRECTORS |
| Andrew G. Lee, MD |
| Herb and Jean Lyman Centennial Chair in Ophthalmology, Department of Ophthalmology-Blanton Eye Institute Professor of Ophthalmology, Neurology, and Neurosurgery, Academic Institute Full Clinical Member, Research Institute Chair, Department of Ophthalmology-Blanton Eye Institute Houston Methodist |
Available Credit
- 5.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Houston Methodist is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Houston Methodist designates this Live activity for a maximum of 5.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 3.25 Medical Ethics and/or Professional Responsibility
- 5.00 Attendance
- 5.00 Nursing Contact Hours
Houston Methodist is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.
Houston Methodist will award up to 5.00 nursing professional development contact hours for this activity.
Price
FEES
| REGISTRATION TYPE | FEE |
|---|---|
| Houston Methodist (HM) employee | Free |
| Physician (non-HM located inside the Greater Houston Area) | $175 |
| Physician (non-HM located inside the Greater Houston Area) No CE option. VIRTUAL ONLY. | Free - Click here to register |
| Physician (non-HM located outside the Greater Houston Area) | $20 |
| All Others | $10 |
* In compliance with HM’s policy on Physician Non-Monetary Compensation regarding “Stark Law,” private physicians who reside and/or practice medicine within the Greater Houston Area are required to pay the full Fair Market Value registration fee.