Guest Speaker: Phoebe Lin, MD, PhD 
Vitreoretinal Specialist
Cole Eye Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio

At Cole Eye Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Phoebe Lin, MD, PhD, performs clinical care in ocular inflammatory and retinal diseases, vitreoretinal surgery, educates residents and fellows, and performs research identifying novel therapeutic targets for the treatment of ocular inflammatory disease and macular degeneration. Specifically, her lab utilizes animal models of uveitis to address several pathways: leukocyte migration in autoimmune uveitis, immune regulation as a target for autoimmune uveitis, and the role of the mammalian commensal intestinal microbiota in intestinal immunity and systemic immunity affecting the development and mitigation of ocular inflammation. Dr. Lin’s lab is also investigating the impact of intestinal dysbiosis that occurs in age-related macular degeneration, a disease that is caused by disruptions in innate immunity and fatty acid metabolism. She has published over 100 articles, book chapters, and books.

Faculty Host: Timothy Boyce, MD
Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

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8:00 a.m. - noon
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
Pomerantz Family Pavilion
Braley Auditorium | 01136 PFP
Iowa City, Iowa

Overview

Describe up-to-date ocular treatments and therapies and how those correlate to patient care. More effectively describe, diagnose and treat common and rare ocular diseases. Recall research being conducted in our Department and the Institute of Vision Research.

Objectives

• To determine a role for the intestinal microbiome in ocular inflammatory disease.
• To better define the pathogenesis of noninfectious uveitis
• To improve understanding of the indications and complications of local and systemic treatment in uveitis
• The series of clinical conferences sponsored by the Department of Ophthalmology presents updated information on a broad spectrum of clinical issues and approaches that are of value and interest to the practicing ophthalmologist.

Credits

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (3.25 hours), Non-Physician Attendance (3.25 hours)

General Information

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