15th Annual Symposium on Enhancing Geriatric Understanding and Education (SEGUE): Headache Syndromes in Geriatric Ophthalmology - June 5, 2027

June 5, 2027

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 TYPEFEE
Houston Methodist (HM) employeeFree 
Physician (non-HM located inside the Greater Houston Area)$200
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.

** Presenters, topics, program schedule, and credit is subject to change**

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.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 5.50 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 5.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    • 1.75 Medical Ethics and/or Professional Responsibility
  • 5.50 Attendance
Course opens: 
07/21/2026
Course expires: 
07/05/2027
Event starts: 
06/05/2027 - 8:00am CDT
Event ends: 
06/05/2027 - 2:30pm CDT
Cost:
$200.00
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15th Annual Symposium for Enhancing Geriatric Understanding and Education (SEGUE) in Ophthalmology: Geriatric Eye Care 2027

 

 

AGENDA │ Saturday, June 5, 2027

 

 

Time

Topics

Speaker

 

 

7:15 AM

Registration and Breakfast

 

 

8:00 AM

Symposium Welcome

Andrew G. Lee, MD

 

 

Plenary Session I: Cognitive bias in the neuro-op clinic

 

 

8:15 AM

Case Presentation

Safa Ibrahim, MD

 

 

Panel Discussion

Hilary Beaver, MD
George Taffet, MD
Rod Foroozan, MD
Nagham Al Zubidi, MD
Rosa Tang, MD
Jade Schiffman, MD
Healthcare Law and Business: Edward J. Kroger, MD, JD, MBA

 

 

Plenary Session II: Cognitive bias In OT vision rehab In The elderly

 

 

8:45 AM

OT Vision Rehab In The Elderly

Danese Zander, OTR

 

 

9:00 AM

OD Vision Rehab In The Elderly

Nicole Hooper, OD

 

 

9:20 AM

Case Presentation

Hilary Beaver, MD

Nicole Hooper, OD

 

 

Panel Discussion

Zainab Muhanna, OD
Kimberly Rosen, OD
Nicole Hooper, OD
Bhavani Iyer, OD
Khahn Ton, OD
Moderator: Danese Zander OT

 

 
  

Plenary Session III: Cognitive Bias Case Issues In Neuro-op
Moderator: Andrew Lee, MD

  

9:30 AM

Case 1 Presentation

Jorge Rojas, MD

  

Panel 1 Discussion

Ore Ofe Adesina, MD
Rod Foroozan, MD
Rosa Tang, MD
Stacey Smith
Pamela Blake, MD
Jade Schiffman, MD

  

9:45 AM

Case 2 Presentation

Fnu Orangzeb, MD

  

Panel 2 Discussion

Tim McCulley, MD
Nagham Al-Zubidi, MD
Cybelle Woon, MD
Sushma Yalamanchili, MD
Pamela Blake, MD
Rosa Tang, MD
George Taffet, MD
Healthcare Law and Business: Edward J. Kroger, MD, JD, MBA

  

10:00 AM

Question and Answer

  

10:15 AM

Break

  

Plenary Session IV: RETINA: Cognitive bias in retina in the 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
Geriatrics panelist: George Taffet, MD
Healthcare Law and Business: Edward J. Kroger, MD, JD, MBA

  

11:00 AM

Question and Answer

  

Plenary Session V: Cognitive Bias In Glaucoma In Elderly
Moderator: Tara Hahn, MD

  

11:15 AM

Presenter

Safa Ibrahim, MD

  

12:00 PM

Panel Discussion

Nicholas Bell, MD
Hilary Beaver, MD
Joanna Queen, MD
Amy Coburn, MD

  

12:15 PM

Lunch

  

12:30 PM

Cognitive Bias In Medical Malpractice

Edward J. Kroger, MD, JD, MBA

  

1:00 PM

Headache In Elderly

Pamela Blake, MD

  

Plenary Session VI: Medicolegal Neuro-Ophthalmic Issues Including Cognitive Bias In The Elderly

 
Moderator: Andrew Lee, MD
 

 

  

1:30 PM

Case 1: Presentation

Fnu Oragnzeb, MD

  

1:45 PM

Case 2: Presentation

Safa Ibrahim, MD

  

2:00 PM

Panel Discussion

Rod Foroozan, MD
Ore Ofe Adesina MD
Pamela Blake, MD
Rosa Tang, MD
Jade Schiffman MD
Nagham Al Zubidi, MD
Stacy Smith, MD
Tim McCulley, MD
Sushma Yalamanchili, MD

  

Plenary Session VII: Conclusion

  

2:15 PM

Conclusion

Andrew G. Lee, MD

  

2:30 PM

Adjourn

  
Houston Methodist Research Institute
6670 Bertner Avenue
John F. Bookout Auditorium, 2nd Floor
Houston
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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

  • 5.50 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 5.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    • 1.75 Medical Ethics and/or Professional Responsibility
  • 5.50 Attendance

Interested in exhibiting? Contact us for more information.

 

 

 

Price

Cost:
$200.00
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FEES

REGISTRATION TYPEFEE
Houston Methodist (HM) employeeFree 
Physician (non-HM located inside the Greater Houston Area)$200
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.

** Presenters, topics, program schedule, and credit is subject to change**