The event featured Dr. Ahmad A. Aref, MBA of the Illinois Eye & Ear Infirmary, a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in glaucoma and cataract surgery. He is an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology and attending physician in the Glaucoma and Cataract Consultation Service at the University of Illinois College of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology and has also authored over 60 scientific publications. The doctor discussed Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgeries, also called MIGS. He then explained how MIG procedures differ from other glaucoma surgeries, how MIG procedures are performed, if the operation is permanent, and who might be a viable candidate for the procedure.
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