ARVO 2013 – SIG, “Understanding the role biofilm and infections in keratoprosthesis”
February 25, 2013 by JMP
ARVO 2013
Washington State Convention Center, Seattle, Washington
SIG
Sunday May 5, 2013
Session #156
1:00:00 PM – 2:30:00 PM Room TCC 303
“Understanding the role biofilm and infections in keratoprosthesis”
The aim of this SIG is to discuss different aspects of biofilm formation as a key in infections and surface material selection in the context of keratoprosthesis. Incorporating aspects of surface and tissue imaging and detection of biofilm will help identify the three facets that might affect biointegration in keratoprosthesis: chemical, mechanical and biological sources.
Organiser:
Deborah Sweeney
Moderators:
Jose de la Cruz, Victor Perez
Opening comments (4 min): The evolution of KPros and infections
Michael Belin
Panel Discussion (12 min): Biofilm in keratoprosthesis, infection or inflammation Relations between biofilm and infection
Darlene Miller
Materials and adherence of biofilm
Jean Jacob
New frontiers in biofilm and infection in the eye
Michael E. Zegans
Open Discussion (45 min)
Panelists
Michael Belin (chair) Donald Tan Jim Chodosh Debbie Sweeney Jean Marie ParelComments
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