Grand Rounds are held monthly on (First and Third) Thursdays from 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. (September to June) virtually via Zoom. The Grand Rounds in Ophthalmology series will feature interesting and thought-provoking topics, presented by accomplished clinicians and scientists, in an hour long format that includes a traditional lecture followed by interactive Q&A. The content will be current and wide ranging with the goal being to promote stimulating dialogue and the exchange of ideas related to vision discovery and patient care.
Title: Retinectomies: When, Where and How
calendar icon Thursday, April 18, 2024
user icon Mauricio Pereira, MD, PhD
Mauricio B. Pereira, M.D., Ph.D., a distinguished vitreoretinal surgeon, boasts an
impressive career spanning over two decades in the field of ophthalmology. His
extensive expertise includes clinical practice, research, and teaching at both national
and
international levels.
Dr. Pereira’s accomplishments include:
• Receiving numerous awards and distinctions for excellence in ophthalmology.
• Publishing scientific works, including peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and
abstracts.
• Active involvement in clinical research.
• Teaching at ophthalmology conferences.
• Serving as a reviewer for peer-reviewed journals.
• Contributing significantly to the training of over 200 ophthalmologists.
His main interests lie in retina, vitreous, posterior segment trauma, cataract surgery
complications, and surgical treatment of macular disorders. Dr. Pereira’s impact
extends beyond the operating room, as he has played a pivotal role in shaping
ophthalmology residency programs in Brazil and Latin America.
Notably, he was involved in the first reports of Susac’s Syndrome in Brazil (2000)
and
autofluorescence findings in Benign Concentric Annular Macular Dystrophy
(2019). With thousands of eye surgeries under his belt, Dr. Pereira contributed
significantly to eye disease treatment and blindness prevention in Brazil and now
in
Augusta, GA.
Retinectomies: When, Where and How
Looking at Ophthalmology through Ethical Lenses
TBD
TBD
For more information on upcoming grand rounds and continuing education events please contact:
April Jackson
706-721-3715
