Education
Education has always been an important part of the Retina Research & Development Foundation (RRDF) and The Retina Institute's mission. In keeping with this tradition, RRDF in conjunction with TRI actively participates and sponsors several educational opportunities throughout the year. The goal is to keep the eye care community informed about recent clinical advances in the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases and innovations in ophthalmic research.
At The Retina Institute, our goal is to provide our patients and referring physicians with the best education possible to better assist with the early diagnosis and treatment of any potential sight-threatening conditions.
In an effort to obtain this goal, we provide educational materials available to both physicians and patients. For our referring doctors, we offer educational opportunities throughout the year, including annual meetings, consultation, and a monthly newsletter of interesting pathology cases.
Visiting Professor (midwest ophthalmologic symposium)
In 1984, the David and Mary Seslen Endowment Fund helped establish the Retina Research & Development Foundation Visiting Professor Lecture Series. For nearly 40 years, this venture has brought authorities in the field of ophthalmology to St. Louis for the purpose of educating local physicians. Their topical discussions about recent clinical advances, cutting-edge ophthalmic research and advances in the diagnosis and management of eye disease highlight the Midwest Ophthalmologic Symposium.
spring retina
The Retina Institute held its first Spring Retina Update in 2015. The course was designed for eye care professionals to learn about recent clinical advances in the diagnosis and management of eye diseases as well as advances in ophthalmic research. Optometrists, ophthalmologists and technicians all benefited from this educational opportunity.
The first meeting included updates on the management of age-related macular degeneration, vein occlusions, retinal detachment repair and plaquenil toxicity. Case presentations and panel discussions were also part of the program with all of the physicians of The Retina Institute participating in the meeting.
asrs health series
The American Society of Retinal Specialists (ASRS) has made available webpages dedicated to retinal health. These pages contain comprehensive information about retinal conditions including symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment options. A printable PDF version of the data is accessible for your convenience. Please click the link below to visit their website.