Educational Talks & Surgical Demos
Friday, April 5th
1:00 PM – CTAK: Advanced Innovation for Keratoconus
Presented by: Peter S. Hersh, M.D., Steven Greenstein, M.D., and William Wiley, M.D
An ASCRS exclusive opportunity to learn about CorneaGen’s latest innovation, Corneal Tissue Additional for Keratoplasty (CTAK). Co-developers Dr. Peter Hersch and Dr. Steven Greenstein, along with Dr. William Wiley, will dive into why CTAK represents such an important technological advancement in the treatment of keratoconus.
Saturday, April 6th
9:30 AM - DSEK using the EndoSerter-PL
Presented by: Matthew Giegengack, M.D.
Experience DSEK redefined with the EndoSerter-PL, CorneaGen's premier pre-loaded device for DSEK. Dr. Matthew Giegengack will provide an overview of the DSEK procedure and highlight how the EndoSerter-PL will benefit you and your patients.
Sunday, April 7th
9:30 AM - DMEK using the Geuder Pre-Loaded Glass Cannula
Presented by: Charles Lin, M.D.
Dr. Charles Lin joins us at the CorneaGen booth to demonstrate the ease and benefits of the Geuder Pre-Loaded Glass Cannula for DMEK. A device designed to save you time in the O.R.
3:00 PM – Ocular Surface Reconstruction with BrightMEM Corneal Allografts
Presented by: Joseph Tauber, M.D., Chief Medical Officer, Brightstar Therapeutics
Observe a demonstration of BrightMEM Anterior Keratoplasty, which utilizes the BrightMEM corneal allograft to promote the regeneration of the corneal epithelium. This allograft is made from Descemet's Membrane, serving as an optimized substrate that protects the stroma from degradation and promotes the regeneration of the corneal epithelium.