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Heidelberg Engineering, in collaboration with Southern College of Optometry, presents Imaging Dry AMD Forum on April 29, 2023 in Memphis, TN

Heidelberg Engineering is pleased to announce an educational program designed to provide a detailed understanding of the current state of new and emerging AMD therapeutics, the role of the optometrist in detection and care of this prevalent disease, and a compelling panel discussion of future imaging technologies.

TIME	TOPIC	PRESENTER
7:30- 8:00	Breakfast & Registration
8:00- 8:05	Welcome & Introduction	Joseph Hatfield Chris Lievens, OD
8:05- 8:45	Prevalence and Pathogenesis of GA secondary to AMD AMD Therapeutics – past, current, future	Christopher Mody
8:45- 9:00	Break
9:00- 9:55	Current detection methodologies and technologies Role of the OD in detection and care of GA through co-management care networks	Christopher Mody
9:55- 10:00	Morning Session Summary Remarks	Joseph Hatfield Chris Lievens, OD
10:00- 11:00	Importance of diagnostic imaging to support clinical evidence of safety and efficacy of therapeutics Future technologies and their role in predicting disease pathogenesis	Brian Fernandez, MD
11:00- 11:15	SNACK BREAK
11:15-12:30	Panel Discussion	Faculty: Michael Gerstner, OD Jessica Haynes, OD Chris Lievens, OD Heidelberg Engineering: Brian Fernandez, MD Joseph Hatfield Christopher Mody
12:30-12:35	Session Closing Remarks & Lunch	Joseph Hatfield Chris Lievens, OD