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Westchester Eye Surgeons, S.C. staff speak at the 2017 Illinois Society of Eye Physicians & Surgeons and the Chicago Ophthalmological Society (ISEPS/COS) Certified Ophthalmic Technician (COT) section.

Staff members of Westchester Eye Surgeons, S.C. presented topics at the COT section of ISEPS/COS on April 7, 2017. The Westchester team comprised 33% of the invited speakers.

Surprises in the World of Refractive Technology

Dr Kinnas, who also chaired the COT section, presented his lecture on “Surprises in the World of Refractive Technology”.

This was an overview of mathematical and optical principles that generate focused images. He made suggestions on how these principles could be applied for better visual outcomes after LASIKcataract and other medical conditions.

Back to School – Illinois Requirements for Vision in Schoolchildren

Inna Kovalishin, COT, Eleni Burbules and Suguey Fernandez led the section called “Back to School”. The purpose of this segment was to identify the key parameter necessary to comply with the latest Illinois State requirements for vision in the schoolchild age group.

Speakers Inna Kovalishin COT, Eleni Burbules, Spero Kinnas M.D., F.A.C.S., and Suguey Fernandez

The meeting was held at the Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Illinois. Attending the joint session of (ISEPS/COS) were more than 150 physicians and 80 office managers and staff.

Speakers presenting were not only from Chicagoland academic and health delivery practices, but from California, Georgia, Ohio and Florida.

In addition to topics of cataract and LASIK surgical care, there were presentations related to glaucomadiabetic eye disease and inflammations of the eyes.

About The Westchester Eye and Laser Center

The Westchester Eye and Laser Center offers an array of professional eye care services in a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere. We are located in suburban Westchester just minutes west of Chicago.

Westchester Eye and Laser Center is home to skilled, award-winning doctors and friendly staff provide the highest quality eye care possible using advanced ophthalmic technologies and are dedicated to helping every patient enjoy their best possible vision.

Westchester Eye Center surgeons utilize the latest technologies and treatments for a wide range of patients requiring various procedures and eye surgery in Chicago.

Westchester Eye & Laser Center
10439 Cermak Road
Westchester, Illinois 60154-5237
Telephone 708-531-1030