Anterior Segment SIG

The mission of the Anterior Segment Special Interest Group (SIG) is to promote collaboration between researchers and clinicians with an interest in anterior segment disorders of the eye. Our role is to promote excellence in the care of patients with anterior segment conditions through professional education and by advancing clinical research. Our intent is to identify new questions for research as well as disseminate knowledge, not only to the fellows of the SIG, but to the entire Academy and profession of optometry.

The Anterior Segment SIG Leadership:

Acting SIG Chair

Nicholas Colatrella, OD, FAAO

SIG Vice Chair

Chris Wilmer, OD, FAAO

SIG Vice Program Chair

David Kading, OD, FAAO

SIG Secretary

Katherine Mastrota, OD, FAAO

Diplomate Development Chair

Mika Moy, OD, FAAO

Newsletter Chair

Jeffrey Varanelli, OD, FAAO

SIG Board Liaison

Brett Bence, OD, FAAO

The Bylaws of the Anterior Segment SIG can be found here.

Anterior Segment SIG Symposium: “Highlights and Achievements in Ocular Drug Delivery Systems”

Thursday, October 24 10:00 AM – Noon
This symposium will focus on current and future advancements in ocular drug delivery systems. This discussion will include the impact these technologies will have on the management of various anterior segment conditions. Speakers include Lyndon Jones, PhD, FCOptom, FAAO, Ken Eakland, OD, Scott Hauswirth, OD, FAAO, and Jim Thimons, OD, FAAO.

Anterior Segment SIG Dinner and Symposium: “Management of Complex Anterior Segment Conditions”
Thursday, October 24 7:00 – 9:00 PM
This seminar will discuss optometry’s role in the management of complex anterior segment conditions. This rapid fire discussion will include both pharmaceutical and surgical treatment options available and provide tools for proper management. Speakers are David Kading, OD, FAAO, Derek Cunningham, OD, FAAO, Tracy Schwartz, OD, FAAO, and Larry Henry, OD, FAAO.