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Presentation:Advancements in Vitreo-Retinal Treatments
Time: Saturday Afternoon
Purpose:
To discuss the common vitreo-retinal conditions that affect Asians
To review the new diagnostic technologies and treatments, and outline patient education strategies
To raise the awareness of vitreo-retinal conditions in Asians to better screen, detect and treat patients in a more timely fashion and preserve vision.
Objectives:
Discuss the vitreo-retinal conditions affecting Asians and the new technologies and treatments available to these patients
Detect and treat patients with retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy and age-related macular degeneration in a timely fashion and preserve vision
Discuss how to collaborate as a key member in the medical team for taking care of Asian patients with vitreo-retinal conditions
Visiting Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, UCLA Jules Stein Eye Institute
Bio:
Dr. Peter Ho Win received his medical degree from the University Of Southern California School Of Medicine. He did his internship in medicine at UCLA-Olive View Medical Center. Subsequently, Dr. Win completed his ophthalmology residency at the renowned Mayo Clinic. Finally, Dr. Peter Win accomplished his vitreo-retinal surgical training at the prestigious UCLA-Jules Stein Eye Institute.
Dr. Win has done research and published in multiple journals in the areas of diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, vitrectomy, and intraocular tumors. Dr. Peter Win has been honored with numerous awards. He was the outstanding Resident of The Year at the Mayo Clinic, the Rosalind Alcott Fellow in vitreo-retinal surgery at Jules Stein Eye Institute, and the Fellow of The Year in Jules Stein Eye Institute.
Dr. Peter Ho Win started his private practice in Arcadia because he had a vision of how his expertise can improve the quality of life for his patients. His mission is to deliver the utmost care for patients through his knowledge and compassion, while using cutting edge technology, treatment, and research.
Currently, Dr. Peter Ho Win is also an assistant instructor at UCLA-Olive View Medical Center. He enjoys teaching residents and fellows the clinical and surgical aspects of ophthalmology and retina.
Dr. Win is a Diplomat of the American Board of Ophthalmology, and is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Association for research in Vision and Ophthalmology, and American Medical Associations.