Keynote speaker: Sandy Zhang-Nunes, MD
The Distinguished Lecture Series features keynote speakers from across the country, highlighting educational objectives and offering accredited continuing education when applicable.
Sandy Zhang-Nunes, MD
Sandy X. Zhang-Nunes, MD, earned her undergraduate degrees at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and her medical degree at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She then completed her ophthalmology residency at Jules Stein Eye Institute UCLA and completed a prestigious two-year American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery Fellowship based at Ophthalmic Surgeons and Consultants of Ohio in Columbus. Her clinical interests involve eyelid and eyebrow lifting surgeries for both cosmesis and functional reasons (blepharoplasty, ptosis surgery, endoscopic brow lifts), cosmetic lower eyelid, midface and full face surgery, reconstruction after Mohs (tumor) excisions, orbital disease, such as thyroid eye disease, tumors, fractures, eyelid malpositions from aging and congenital anomalies, blepharospasm and hemifacial spasm, cosmetic laser and light therapy, Botox and fillers.
Dr. Zhang-Nunes treats each patient with care, addressing concerns to achieve the most natural and optimal results as possible. She also enjoys teaching, having published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and book chapters, as well as lecturing and presenting research nationally and internationally.
Dr. Zhang-Nunes’s research focuses on patients with thyroid eye disease. She also conducts studies related to imaging of eyelid and orbital structures, comparison of cosmetic neurotoxins, and dissolution rate of various hyaluronic acid gel fillers. Dr. Zhang-Nunes performs blepharoplasty and brow surgery corrections and studies their clinical outcomes.
Please join us at our upcoming lecture hosted by:
Ronald R. Krueger, MD, McGaw Memorial Professor, Chairman, Dept. of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences; Director, Stanley M. Truhlsen Eye Institute, UNMC.
The Interface of Oculoplastics with Dry Eye Disease
7 am, presentation
Discussion surrounding the mechanisms through which the eyelids and adnexal structures impact dry eye and blepharitis symptoms and how we can address these through various procedures, technologies, and research.
Learning Objectives:
Review the prevention of dry eye with careful blepharoplasty and preservation of tissue.
Explain the different treatments for dry eye and blepharitis.
Recognize novel treatments for dry eye and blepharitis including Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) or BroadBand Light (BBL), and ultrasound.
Review oculoplastics procedures taht can help dry eye from exposure and inflammation.
Periocular Malpositions and Aging Changes
8 am, presentation
*Credit not provided
Learning Objectives:
Describe causes of ptosis and methods of repair.
Describe causes of ectropion and entropion and methods of repair.
Review blepharoplasty adn preoperative considerations.
Explain how to address brow ptosis adn cosmetic facial surgery options.
Classification and Management of Eyelid Disorders
9 am, presentation
*Credit not provided
Learning Objectives:
Identify congenital eyelid anomalies.
Identify benign versus malignant eyelid lesions.
Review eyelid reconstruction options and list options used to treat specific conditions.
Explain how to manage eyelid trauma.
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, University of Nebraska Medical Center is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Credit Statement
The University of Nebraska Medical Center designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the live activity.