Balamurali K. Ambati, MD, PhD is Professor of Ophthalmology at University of Oregon, and President of Pacific Clear Vision Institute. He is a clinician-scientist, conducting research in drug delivery, ocular angiogenesis, and has co-founded iVeena, a start-up focused on developing an implant for drop-free cataract surgery and a topical drop for keratoconus. Dr. Ambati completed his residency at Harvard and fellowship at Duke, and has been in practice for 19years as a cataract, cornea, and refractive surgeon.
Financial disclosure: Dr. Ambati has/had an affiliation (financial or otherwise) with a commercial organization:
1. Iveena
Sessions in which Bala Ambati participates
Thursday 9 June, 2022
Learning Objectives:At the end of this session participants will be able to:• Apply skills complementing their residency training in handling complications and improving their surgical acumen.
Friday 10 June, 2022
Learning Objectives:1. To understand the role of genetics and environmental factors in keratoconus.2. To review modalities for refractive surgery and keratoconus management. CanMEDS Roles: Medical expert; Scholar
Learning Objectives:To review factors associated with corneal transplant success and failures.To outline techniques to manage complex anterior segment surgery.To understand the advances that may replace corneal transplantation in the future. CanMEDS Roles: Medical expert; Scholar
Saturday 11 June, 2022
Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this session, participants will be able to:Review latest techniques in corneal transplantation and when certain techniques would be most appropriateReview management strategies to treat non-healing corneal woundsDefine the signs and symptoms of Limbal Stem Cell DeficiencyDescribe the treatment modalities currently in use to treat&n...
Learning Objectives:To review treatment strategies for managing intraocular lens complicationsTo review pearls for performing cataract surgery in patients with corneal conditions.To understand healthcare economics associated with ocular surface disease and cataract surgeryCanMEDS Roles: Medical expert; Scholar