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EW SHOW DAILY 14 glaucoma—looking at the history, opportunities, and needs," he said. He will follow this information with a short update of current MIGS devices to demonstrate "how this disruptive technology may be har- nessed for clinical success," he said. "Differentiating what MIGS is, developing patient indications, and the synergy of MIGS with cataract surgery will be discussed," he said. This will be followed by a sum- mary of how "the expanding basic and clinical research in this area will substantiate that this is an idea whose time has come," he said. An important aspect to remember when discussing this new technology is, as Dr. Binkhorst encountered in his quest to receive acceptance for the IOLs, that there will be natural skepticism around the idea of changing treatment para- digms, Dr. Ahmed said. Additional research and continued longer-term results will be key in the future in this topic, he said, which he will touch on in his talk. "The challenge is to continue to build on the early results in MIGS, keeping an open-minded and progressive approach, knowing that there is still much more work needed to improve on what we have accomplished thus far," he said. He said he will address how MIGS have been developed by the work of countless people across different settings in his Binkhorst Lecture. "It has been intense collabora- tion with scientists, engineers, industry, entrepreneurs, surgeons, and patients that has led to many healthcare discoveries. MIGS is no exception, and this close working relationship has enabled us to bring this technology to our patients," he said. "It has also taught us about the importance of the science and ethics of innovation, which I will share during my talk," Dr. Ahmed said. EW Editors' note: Dr. Ahmed has financial interests with AqueSys (Aliso Viejo, Calif.), Glaukos (Laguna Hills, Calif.), Ivantis (Irvine, Calif.), and Transcend Medical (Menlo Park, Calif.). Saturday, April 26, 2014 ASCRS News Today Topic He will present the lecture "Microinvasive Glaucoma Surgery: An Idea Whose Time Has Come." He called this topic his "life work" and said that the surgical treatment of glaucoma was why he undertook a glaucoma fellowship with his mentor Alan S. Crandall, MD. Dr. Ahmed will discuss information on microinvasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS), a hot topic not only in the field of glaucoma but throughout ophthalmology, as the innovations alter surgical possibilities for these patients. Dr. Ahmed said he would combine his extensive research work with existing knowledge on the topic for a "thoughtful, philosophi- cal and evidence-based dissertation." He has a unique viewpoint on the subject—he invented the term. "Microinvasive glaucoma sur- gery, or MIGS, is a term for a new genre of interventional glaucoma devices to lower intraocular pres- sure," he said. "The idea of a surgical treatment for glaucoma spans over 150 years—with numerous attempts and failures. Trabeculectomy has been our gold-standard surgery for almost 50 years, yet the time has come for innovation." "Thanks to a larger basic science knowledge base, engineering and technological breakthroughs, scien- tific rigor, early clinical experience, and a changing culture within the ophthalmic community, the time has come for a new approach to treating glaucoma," Dr. Ahmed said. The dynamics of MIGS could lead to a true treatment paradigm shift, which he will address in his lecture. "MIGS is an ab interno approached, minimally invasive method, typically using micro stents, to lower intraocular pressure and reduce medication requirements in an ultra-safe manner," he said. Lecture Dr. Ahmed offered a glimpse into what his talk will cover. "I hope to set the stage for a safer, interven- tional-based approach to treating Binkhorst Lecture to focus on glaucoma innovations by Erin L. Boyle This year's Binkhorst Lecture recipient, Iqbal " Ike" K. Ahmed, MD, will discuss microinvasive glaucoma surgery in his talk I qbal "Ike" K. Ahmed, MD, Toronto, has been chosen to receive this year's Binkhorst Medal and give the Binkhorst Lecture at today's Opening General Session. "It honestly feels unreal," Dr. Ahmed said of receiving the honor. "Dr. Binkhorst was a huge pioneer in our field who, despite skepticism and criticism, persevered by producing high-quality research and teaching around the world. The list of previous Binkhorst Medal lecturers includes many of the giants in our field," he said. "It is an immense honor and privilege to give this lecture, which is truly a testament to all those around me—my family, my teachers, my colleagues, my students, and most of all my patients," Dr. Ahmed said. "I'm truly humbled by this honor." Nick Mamalis, MD, 2013 Randall J. Olson, MD, 2012 Abhay R. Vasavada, MS, FRCS, 2011 I. Howard Fine, MD, 2010 David F. Chang, MD, 2009 Edward J. Holland, MD, 2008 Steve C. Schallhorn, MD, 2007 Stephen S. Lane, MD, 2006 Graham D. Barrett, FRACO, 2005 Roger F. Steinert, MD, 2004 Richard L. Lindstrom, MD, 2003 Marguerite B. McDonald, MD, 2001 Robert H. Osher, MD, 2000 Walter J. Stark, MD, 1999 Samuel Masket, MD, 1998 Kenneth J. Hoffer, MD, 1997 Kensaku Miyake, MD, 1996 Theo Seiler, MD, 1995 Howard V. Gimbel, MD, 1994 Douglas D. Koch, MD, 1993 Jack T. Holladay, MD, 1992 Stephen L. Trokel, MD, 1991 Stephen A. Obstbaum, MD, 1990 Charles D. Kelman, MD, 1989 David J. Apple, MD, 1988 Richard P. Kratz, MD, 1987 Endre A. Balazs, MD, 1986 Henry M. Clayman, MD, 1985 Edward Epstein, MD, 1984 Robert C. Drews, MD, 1982 D. Peter Choyce, MD, FRCS, 1981 Henry Hirschman, MD, 1979 Miles A. Galin, MD, 1978 Norman S. Jaffe, MD, 1977 Jan G. F. Worst, MD, 1976 Cornelius D. Binkhorst, MD, 1975 Past ASCRS Binkhorst Medalists

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