2024-2025 MONTHLY MEETING  Highlights

SEPTEMBER 12 | LISA FEULNER, MD, PhD

The Society kicked off its 2024-2025 monthly meeting series on September 12, 2024, at the PNC Champions Club at Acrisure Stadium. This venue offered a distinctive atmosphere, allowing members to connect for collegial fellowship, and engage in high-quality continuing education sessions led by esteemed speakers.

The Society was honored to welcome Lisa Feulner, MD, PhD, Founder of Advanced Eye Care & Aesthetics in Bel Air, MD. Dr. Feulner is a board-certified comprehensive ophthalmologist specializing in cataract, glaucoma, and ocular surface disease management. Notably, in 2016, she was recognized as one of the Premier Surgeon 300—a list of leading refractive cataract surgeons identified by Ocular Surgery News for their innovation in refractive cataract surgery.

Thank you to BioTissue, Dompe, and Sight Sciences for their support of the program.

NOVEMBER 7, 2024 - CHRISTOPHER GLISSON, DO, MS

The Pittsburgh Ophthalmology Society (POS) held its November meeting featuring guest faculty Christopher Glisson, DO, MS, FAAN, an adult neurologist and neuro-ophthalmologist for both adult and pediatric patients. Dr. Glisson, currently Medical Director of the Warren Neuroscience Institute at Saint Francis Health in Tulsa, Oklahoma, presented two exceptional lectures:  I Can't See! Cases That Can Make (or Break) Your Clinic Day and Evaluation and Management of Diplopia. Both talks prompted lively Q&A sessions, reflecting strong engagement from attendees.

Additionally, Dr. Glisson led a discussion on a case study presented by Oliver Beale, MD, a second-year ophthalmology resident at the University of Pittsburgh.

The POS extends its thanks to Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Amgen, and Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals for generously supporting the November meeting. Pictured on the right is: Pamela Rath, MD, President; Christopher Glisson, DO, MD, Guest Faculty; and Donald Morris, DO, PAO President-Elect. 

DECEMBER 12, 2024 | LAUREN BLIEDEN, MD

Over 60 POS members gathered on December 12 in the PNC Champions Club to welcome guest faculty Lauren Blieden, MD, Associate Professor, Ophthalmology Department Glaucoma; Assistant Clinical Professor, Alkek Eye Center, Cullen Eye Institute Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX. Thank you to Ian Conner, MD, PhD, board member, for extending the invitation to Dr. Blieden to present and to the following companies for their support of the meeting: Alcon, Nova Eye Medical and Viatris.

Dr. Blieden, who specializes in Glaucoma, presented two interesting lectures “Lessons We’ve Learned From Kids” and “the Narrow Angle” both stimulating a vibrant  question and answer session with the audience.

Crystal Lee, MD Resident at the University of Pittsburgh, Department of Ophthalmology, presented an interesting case for commentary by Dr. Blieden.

JANUARY 9, 2025 | COURTNEY KRAUS, MD

Over 55 POS members gathered on January 9 at the PNC Champions Club to welcome guest faculty Courtney Kraus, MD, Associate Professor of Ophthalmology specializing in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus at the Wilmer Eye Institute, Baltimore, MD. We extend our gratitude to Ken Cheng, MD, board member, for inviting Dr. Kraus to present, and to New World Medical for their generous support of the program.

Dr. Kraus delivered two insightful presentations: one on updates in glaucoma and cataract in children, and another highlighting exciting advancements in pediatric ophthalmology, including amblyopia and myopia management. Her expertise was highly valued by the audience, as evidenced by their thoughtful questions and enthusiastic engagement.

The evening also featured Amani Davis, MD, a resident at the University of Pittsburgh’s Department of Ophthalmology, who presented an interesting case for Dr. Kraus to review and provide commentary. The discussion added a dynamic, hands-on element to the meeting, enhancing its educational impact. Picture on the right is: Ken Cheng, MD, Board Member; Courtney Kraus, MD, Guest Faculty; Laurie Roba, MD, President-Elect; Amani Davis, MD, Resident Presenter.

The Pittsburgh Ophthalmology Society (POS) welcomed a robust audience of 70 physicians to its February 6 meeting, featuring distinguished guest speaker Mark Westcott, MD, FRCOphth, Adjunct Professor in Ophthalmology,  University of Pittsburgh; Consultant at Moorfields Eye Hospital, University College London and St. Bartholomew’s Hospital, London, UK.

Dr. Westcott, a globally recognized expert in uveitis, inflammatory eye disease, and glaucoma, delivered two insightful lectures: "The Challenge of Ocular TB – What Have We Learned from the COTS Study, and Its Relevance to North America" and "Tips and Tricks in Getting the Diagnosis in Sight-Threatening Uveitis – How to Get It Right." His presentations were met with enthusiasm, sparking engaging discussions among attendees. With over 22 years of experience as a Consultant Ophthalmologist at prestigious institutions, including Moorfields Eye Hospital and St. Bartholomew’s Hospital, Dr. Westcott brought a wealth of knowledge to the evening. Pictured on the right:  L to R. Aiden Dmitriev, MD; Mark Westcott, MD,

Marie-Hélène Errera, MD,  Pamela Rath, MD, Andreea Coca, MD