(Newswire.net — February 24, 2018) Santa Ana, CA — As 2018 moves into full swing, UC Regent Emeritus William De La Peña‘s schedule is filling up fast. This spring he is scheduled to be a moderator of the Combined Simposia of Cataract and Refractive Societies at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS) Annual Meeting in Washington DC, the weekend of April 14.
Many of Dr. De La Pena’s extracurricular activities have been focused on helping the ophthalmological medical community improve their quality of service to patients in many capacities. The symposium in April will be focused on “Surgical Essentials: Getting You Out of Trouble in Cataract Surgery,” chaired by Edward J. Holland MD; and co-chaired by Beatrice Cochener MD, William C. De La Peña MD, and Ronald Yeoh, MD.
“This very important symposium is a gathering of the four most important global societies in the world of our subspecialty to share different global perspectives in the treatment of ocular diseases. The American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS), the Latin American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (LASCRS-ALACCSA) which I will represent, the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Society (ESCRS), and the Asia-Pacific Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (APSCRS). This important symposium is held yearly in all four continents,” explains Dr. William C. De La Peña.
According to their website, the ASCRS Annual Meeting is the largest of it’s kind for anterior segment specialists, practice management staff, and ophthalmic technicians and nurses in the United States. In addition to cutting-edge continuing education for physicians and their staff, the convention offers a world-class exhibit hall featuring more than 300 industry exhibitors representing a variety of products and services including the new “Industry Spotlight Theater,” networking opportunities, and after hours entertainment events.
About De La Pena Eye Clinic
Founded in 1984, De La Peña Eye Clinic quickly became one of California’s largest providers of ophthalmic and optometric care. It was founded by The Honorable William C. De La Peña, M.D., Dr.h.c., an internationally renowned ophthalmologist and Professor of Ophthalmology, who leads a wonderful staff and group of highly specialized doctors. A multi-specialty, multi-lingual practice, it has treated more than 400,000 patients over the years, and has performed tens of thousands of surgeries, becoming one of the leading cataract surgery practices in the State. Since opening its doors on January 1st, 1984 in California, it now has locations in Montebello, Los Angeles, Huntington Park, Santa Ana and Van Nuys. It was one of the first practices in California to utilize state electronic billing, and all of the clinics are equipped with state-of-the art medical equipment. Throughout the years, it has trained ophthalmology residents and many international ophthalmologists who come to learn advanced surgical techniques, patient care methodology and administrative practices.
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