SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Department of Ophthalmology
Presents
Current Concepts in
Ophthalmology 2008
January 11-12, 2008
Caesars Atlantic City, New Jersey
Douglas R. Lazzaro, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Course Director
Sponsored by the Office of Continuing Medical Education
SUNY Downstate Medical Center
VISITING FACULTY
DAVID H. ABRAMSON, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Professor, Ophthalmology
Cornell-Weil Medical Center
Chief, Ophthalmic Oncology Service
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
IKE K. AHMED, M.D.
Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
University of Utah
Clinical Instructor, University of Toronto
MICHAEL S. BERLIN, M.D.
Clinical Professor, Ophthalmology
Jules Stein Eye Institute
BRIAN S. BIESMAN, M.D.
Associate Clinical Professor
Tufts University School of Medicine
DONALD BUDENZ, M.D., M.P.H.
Professor, Ophthalmology
University of Miami School of Medicine, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
BRIAN N. CAMPOLATTARO, M.D.
Associate Clinical Professor
New York Eye & Ear Infirmary
MARIAN CANTISANO-ZILKHA, M.D.
Director of Oculoplastic Surgery
Oftalmoclinica Botafago, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
LOUIS B. CANTOR, M.D.
Jay C. and Lucile L. Kahn Professor
Glaucoma Research and Education
Vice Chairman for Education, Ophthalmology
Indiana University School of Medicine
JAMES DEUTSCH, M.D.
Assistant Clinical Professor, Ophthalmology
Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York
BITA ESMAELI, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Associate Professor, Ophthalmology
Director, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship Program
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
JOHNNY L. GAYTON, M.D.
Founder/Director
Eyesight Associates, Georgia
JEFFREY S. HEIER, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology
Tufts University School of Medicine
Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston
RICHARD S. HOFFMAN, M.D.
Clinical Associate Professor, Ophthalmology
Casey Eye Institute at the Oregon Health and Science University
LEONARD B. NELSON, M.D., M.B.A.
Associate Professor, Pediatrics and Ophthalmology
Thomas Jefferson University
Co-Director, Pediatric Ophthalmology Service
Wills Eye Hospital
FRANK A. NESI, M.D.
Associate Clinical Professor, Ophthalmology
Wayne State University/Kresge Eye Institute
WILLIAM J. RAND, M.D.
Founder, Rand Eye Institute
ANTHONY REALINI, M.D.
Associate Professor, Ophthalmology
West Virginia University School of Medicine
FELIX N. SABATES SR., M.D., F.A.C.S.
Professor and Past Chairman, Ophthalmology
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine
Founder and President of the Eye Foundation, Kansas City
STEVE R. SARKISIAN JR., M.D.
Clinical Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology
Dean A. McGee Eye Institute
University of Oklahoma
ROBERT C. SERGOTT, M.D.
Professor, Ophthalmology
Thomas Jefferson Medical College
Co-Director of Neuro-Ophthalmology Service
Wills Eye Institute
LAWRENCE J. SINGERMAN, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Clinical Professor, Ophthalmology
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
JASON S. SLAKTER, M.D.
Clinical Professor, Ophthalmology
New York University School of Medicine
JANINE SMITH, M.D.
Deputy Clinical Director
National Eye Institute, National Institutes of Health
MICHAEL B. STARR, M.D.
Associate Clinical Professor, Ophthalmology
Mount Sinai Medical Center
SCHEFFER C.G. TSENG, M.D., Ph.D.
Director, Ocular Surface Research Center
Medical Director, Ocular Surface Research and Education Foundation
NICHOLAS J. VOLPE, M.D.
Professor, Ophthalmology
University of Pennsylvania
Vice Chairman, Ophthalmology
Scheie Eye Institute
SUNY FACULTY
WILLIAM J. BRUNKEN, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Anatomy and Cell Biology
Director, Ophthalmology Research
MONICA DWECK, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology
Vice Chair and Program Director
Director, Oculoplastic Service
MICHAEL P. EHRENHAUS, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology
Director of Cornea, External Disease, and Refractive Surgery
DOMINICK I. GOLIO, M.D.
Assistant Clinical Professor, Ophthalmology
ASHIMA V. KUMAR, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology
Director, Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Service
DOUGLAS R. LAZZARO, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Chairman, Ophthalmology
Associate Professor, Ophthalmology
Course Director
WAYNE F. MARCH, M.D.
Director of Glaucoma, Kings County Hospital Center
Local Director, Long Island College Hospital
SHOBIT RASTOGI, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology
Director, Glaucoma Service
ERIC M. SHRIER, D.O.
Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology
Director, Retina-Vitreous Service
EDWARD SMITH, M.D.
Clinical Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology
Local Director, Brooklyn VA Medical Center
RICHARD C. TROUTMAN, M.D.
Professor Emeritus, Ophthalmology
ARTHUR H. WOLINTZ, M.D.
Distinguished Teaching Professor, Ophthalmology
ROBYN WOLINTZ, M.D.
Assistant Professor, Neurology
Multiple Sclerosis Regional Director, Brooklyn, New York
TARGET AUDIENCE
This program is designed for ophthalmologists and ophthalmology residents in the
New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania areas.
NEEDS STATEMENT
The need for the conference was determined from examining the topics published in
the recent scientific literature. Participants in the course will learn the most current
concepts and practical tips for clinical practice in the following areas: Cataract,
Cornea, Glaucoma, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Ocular Oncology, Oculoplastics, Pediatric
Ophthalmology and Retinal Disease.
OBJECTIVES
As a result of attending this program, participants will learn to:
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Manage basic cosmetic oculoplastic issues.
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Diagnose and manage eyelid tumors.
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Manage pediatric ophthalmic disorders better.
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Manage thyroid eye disease.
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Manage many different forms of glaucoma.
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Select the proper refractive surgical procedures.
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Recommend current dry and wet macular degeneration therapies.
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Manage glaucoma surgical issues.
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Select proper IOL’s for patients undergoing cataract surgery.
ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
The State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Medical Center is accredited by
the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing
medical education for physicians.
SUNY Downstate Medical Center designates this educational activity for a maximum of
13 AMA/PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™. Physicians should only claim credit
commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
DISCLAIMER
SUNY Downstate Medical Center and its affiliates are committed to providing
educational activities that are objective, balanced and as free of bias as possible. All
participating faculty are expected to disclose to the audience, verbally or in writing,
any commercial relationships that might be perceived as a real or apparent conflict of
interest related to the content of their presentations, i.e. with companies whose
products or services are related to the subject matter of the presentation; or products
in the research and development phase.
SPECIAL NEEDS
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, SUNY Downstate Medical
Center seeks to make this conference accessible to all. If you have a disability which
might require special accommodations, please contact Beatrice Pierre 718-245-5460.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 2008
Centurion Tower, Second Floor, Palladium Meeting Room A
12:30 PM
WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION
Douglas R. Lazzaro, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Course Director
OCULOPLASTIC SUBSECTION
12:35 PM - 12:50 PM
12:50 PM - 1:05 PM
ORBITAL TUMORS
Frank A. Nesi, M.D.
NONINVASIVE SKIN TIGHTENING-
STEPHEN L. BOSNIAK, M.D. MEMORIAL LECTURE
Brian S. Biesman, M.D.
1:05 PM - 1:20 PM
BOTOX AND OTHER WRINKLE TREATMENTS
Marian Cantisano-Zilkha, M.D.
1:20 PM - 1:40 PM
EYELID AND CONJUNCTIVAL MELANOMA
Bita Esmaeli, M.D., F.A.C.S.
1:40 PM - 1:50 PM
SENTINAL LYMPH NODE BIOPSY
Dominick I. Golio, M.D.
1:50 PM - 2:05 PM
ENTROPION AND ECTROPION TIPS FOR THE GENERAL
OPHTHALMOLOGIST-
ALBERT HORNBLASS, M.D. MEMORIAL LECTURE
Frank A. Nesi, M.D.
2:05 PM - 2:15 PM
TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL DCR
Monica Dweck, M.D.
2:15 PM - 2:30 PM
NEW APPROACHES TO EYELID SKIN
RESURFACING
Brian S. Biesman, M.D.
2:30 PM - 2:40 PM
PANEL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Moderator: Monica Dweck, M.D.
2:40 PM - 3:10 PM
COFFEE BREAK
PEDIATRIC OPHTHALMOLOGY SUBSECTION
3:10 PM - 3:25 PM
PEDS OPHTHALMOLOGY 1
Leonard B. Nelson, M.D., M.B.A.
3:25 PM - 3:40 PM
UPDATE ON IOL’S IN CHILDREN
James Deutsch, M.D.
3:40 PM - 3:55 PM
LEUKOCORIA
Ashima V. Kumar, M.D.
3:55 PM - 4:10 PM
PEDS OPHTHALMOLOGY 2
Leonard B. Nelson, M.D., M.B.A.
4:10 PM - 4:25 PM
PEDIATRIC OPHTHALMOLOGY FOR THE 21ST CENTURY
Brian N. Campolattaro, M.D.
4:25 PM - 4:35 PM
PANEL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Moderator: Ashima V. Kumar, M.D.
4:35 PM - 4:45 PM
COFFEE BREAK
NEURO-OPHTHALMOLOGY SUBSECTION
4:45 PM - 5:00 PM
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS AND THE EYE
Robyn Wolintz, M.D.
5:00 PM - 5:15 PM
OPTIC NERVE HEAD IMAGING IN NEUROOPHTHALMOLOGY
Nicholas J. Volpe, M.D.
5:15 PM - 5:30 PM
WHEN OPTIC NERVE PALLOR IS NOT GLAUCOMA
Robert C. Sergott, M.D.
5:30 PM - 5:45 PM
THYROID EYE DISEASE
Nicholas J. Volpe, M.D.
5:45 PM - 6:00 PM
PANEL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Moderator: Arthur H. Wolintz, M.D.
6:30 PM
WELCOME COCKTAIL RECEPTION
Centurion Tower, Second Floor
Palladium Ballroom B
SATURDAY, JANUARY 12, 2008
Centurion Tower, Second Floor, Palladium Meeting Room A
7:00 AM
REGISTRATION AND BUFFET BREAKFAST
7:25 AM
WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION
Douglas R. Lazzaro, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Course Director
GLAUCOMA SUBSECTION
7:25 AM - 7:40 AM
MANAGEMENT OF BLEB LEAKS
Donald Budenz, M.D., M.P.H.
7:40 AM - 7:55 AM
PSEUDOEXFOLIATION AND SURGICAL ISSUES
Ike K. Ahmed, M.D.
7:55 AM - 8:25 AM
UPDATE OF OPTIC NERVE/NFL IMAGING
Anthony Realini, M.D.
8:25 AM - 8:40 AM
INTERESTING GLAUCOMA DIAGNOSTIC CASES
Louis B. Cantor, M.D.
8:40 AM - 8:55 AM
EXCIMER LASER TRABECULOSTOMY
Michael S. Berlin, M.D.
8:55 AM - 9:05 AM
ANTERIOR SEGMENT OCT AND GLAUCOMA
Ike K. Ahmed, M.D.
9:05 AM - 9:25 AM
SHUNT AND TUBE SURGICAL TREATMENTS
Steve R. Sarkisian Jr., M.D.
9:25 AM - 9:45 AM
PHACO-TRABECULECTOMY PEARLS, CHALLENGES
COMPLICATIONS AND ADVANCES
Ike K. Ahmed, M.D.
9:45 AM - 10:05 AM
UPDATE OF LATEST GLAUCOMA STUDIES
Donald Budenz, M.D., M.P.H.
10:05 AM - 10:25 AM
MEDICAL THERAPIES FOR GLAUCOMA
Louis B. Cantor, M.D.
10:25 AM - 10:35 AM
FUCH’S HETEROCHROMIC IRIDOCYCLITIS
Shobit Rastogi, M.D.
10:35 AM - 10:45 AM
PANEL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Moderator: Wayne F. March, M.D.
10:45 AM - 11:05 AM
COFFEE BREAK
RETINA SUBSECTION
11:05 AM - 11:20 AM
MANAGEMENT OF DRY ARMD
Jason S. Slakter, M.D.
11:20 AM - 11:35 AM
TREATMENT OF PSEUDOPHAKIC CME
Jeffrey S. Heier, M.D.
11:35 AM - 11:50 AM
WET ARMD UPDATE
Lawrence J. Singerman, M.D., F.A.C.S.
11:50 AM - 12:05 PM
OCULAR MELANOMA 2008- HERE’S WHAT’S NEW
David H. Abramson, M.D., F.A.C.S.
12:05 PM - 12:25 PM
THE ART SCIENCE AND ETHICS IN THE TREATMENT OF
MACULAR DISEASES
Felix N. Sabates Sr., M.D., F.A.C.S.
12:25 PM - 12:35 PM
DIABETIC RETINOPATHY UPDATE 2008
Eric M. Shrier, D.O.
12:35 PM - 12:50 PM
NEW ANTI-ANGIOGENESIS AVENUES
William J. Brunken, Ph.D.
12:50 PM - 1:05 PM
ADVANCES IN DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING
Jeffrey S. Heier, M.D.
1:05 PM - 1:20 PM
ANTI-VEGF THERAPIES
Lawrence J. Singerman, M.D., F.A.C.S.
1:20 PM - 1:35 PM
RETINOBLASTOMA 2008 UPDATE
David H. Abramson, M.D., F.A.C.S.
1:35 PM - 1:45 PM
PANEL QUESTIONS
Moderator: Eric M. Shrier, D.O.
1:45 PM - 2:30 PM
LUNCH
CATARACT/REFRACTIVE SURGERY/CORNEA SUBSECTION
2:30 PM - 3:05 PM
CATARACT SURGERY PEARLS AND TORIC IOL UPDATE
Johnny L. Gayton, M.D.
3:05 PM - 3:15 PM
NEW ALTERNATIVES IN THE PREVENTION OF
POST-OPERATIVE ENDOPHTHALMITIS
Edward Smith, M.D.
3:15 PM - 3:30 PM
ACCOMMODATING IOL’S- WHERE WE ARE
Richard S. Hoffman, M.D.
3:30 PM - 3:50 PM
MICROBIAL KERATITIS
Michael B. Starr, M.D.
3:50 PM - 4:00 PM
POST-LASIK ECTASIA
Douglas R. Lazzaro, M.D., F.A.C.S.
4:00 PM - 4:10 PM
IMPLANTABLE COLLAMER LENS UPDATE
Richard S. Hoffman, M.D.
4:10 PM - 4:25 PM
CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE AND NEW TREATMENT OF
DEMODEX BLEPHARITIS
Scheffer C.G. Tseng, M.D., Ph.D.
4:25 PM - 4:45 PM
COFFEE BREAK
4:45 PM - 5:00 PM
DRY EYE
Janine Smith, M.D.
5:00 PM - 5:15 PM
REFRACTIVE IOL EXCHANGE
Richard S. Hoffman, M.D.
5:15 PM - 5:35 PM
SURGICAL STRATEGIES FOR SIMPLE AND
COMPLEX PTERYGIA
Scheffer C.G. Tseng, M.D., Ph.D.
5:35 PM - 5:50 PM
THE RAND-STEIN ANESTHESIA PROTOCOL FOR
CATARACT AND DSAEK
William J. Rand, M.D.
5:50 PM - 6:00 PM
DSAEK- PEARLS FOR SUCCESS
Michael P. Ehrenhaus, M.D.
6:00 PM - 6:15 PM
PANEL QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Moderators: Douglas R. Lazzaro, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Michael P. Ehrenhaus, M.D.
6:15 PM
CLOSING
Douglas R. Lazzaro, M.D., F.A.C.S.
CAESARS ATLANTIC CITY
2100 Pacific Avenue
Atlantic City, New Jersey 08401
Phone: 609-348-4411
Fax: 609-343-2892
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
A limited block of rooms has been reserved for registrants. The special rates are:
Thursday
$75.00
Friday
$219.00
Saturday
$319.00
All special rates listed are based on double occupancy plus applicable Atlantic City
room tax.
To make your hotel reservations, call Caesars at 1-800-345-7253 and mention:
“SUNY DOWNSTATE MEETING”
There are a limited number of rooms reserved. Please make your reservations in
advance.
Please note check-in time is 4:00 PM and check-out time is 12:00 noon.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellation is 72 hours prior to arrival.
HOTEL PARKING
A state parking surcharge of $5.00 per car is valid per stay for the self-park garage
and $10.00 per stay for valet parking.
MAPS AND INFORMATION
All Roads Lead To Caesars!
Getting to Caesars is a snap no matter where you're coming from. It's a popular
destination, so either choose from public transportation or bring your own chariot into
town!
From Philadelphia and West:
Exit Pennsylvania Turnpike at Valley Forge Exit 24, onto Schuylkill Expressway (Rt.
76) through Philadelphia to the Walt Whitman Bridge, N/S Freeway to the Atlantic City
Expressway and follow directly south towards Atlantic City, Caesars is located at the
end of the AC Expressway- on the left side as you enter Atlantic City.
From New York and North:
Major interstate highways connect with the Garden State Parkway South to Exit 38
Atlantic City Expressway follow directly south towards Atlantic City, Caesars is located
at the end of the AC Expressway- on the left side as you enter Atlantic City.
From Baltimore/Washington, D.C. and South:
Take 1-95 to the Walt Whitman Bridge (Philadelphia). N/S Freeway to the Atlantic City
Expressway and follow direct to Atlantic City. From Norfolk area, follow Routes 13 and
9 to Cape May-Lewes Ferry, the Garden State Parkway North to the Atlantic City
Expressway, follow directly south towards Atlantic City, Caesars is located at the end
of the AC Expressway- on the left side as you enter Atlantic City.
Atlantic City Connections from:
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Atlantic City Airport (Pomona) - 20 minutes
Philadelphia International Airport - 1 hour
Newark Airport - 2 ½ hours
John F. Kennedy International Airport - 3 hours
Washington, D. C. Airport - 4 ½ hours
Mileage from:
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Philadelphia, PA – 55 miles
Washington, D.C. – 173 miles
Boston, MA – 328 miles
Pittsburgh, PA – 354 miles
Driving Directions:
From Washington DC and South: I-95 North to the Walt Whitman Bridge
(Philadelphia), to 42 South, then south on the Atlantic City Expressway. Caesars is
located at the base of the Expressway.
From New York and North: Major interstate highways connect with the Garden
State Parkway South to exit 38, then south on Atlantic City Expressway. Caesars is
located at the base of the Expressway.
From Philadelphia and West: Exit Pennsylvania Turnpike at Valley Forge exit 24,
onto Schuylkill Expressway (Rt. 76 East) through Philadelphia to the Walt Whitman
Bridge, to 42 South to the Atlantic City Expressway. Caesars is located at the base of
the Expressway.
By Air:
Caesars is only a 20 minute ride from the Atlantic City Airport.
Airport Shuttles:
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Royal Airport Shuttle at (609) 748-9777
Royal Coach Transportation at (609) 748-7878
By Rail:
NJ Transit Rail runs through all local stops between the Atlantic City Rail Station and
Philadelphia's 30th Street Station, connecting to Amtrak's Northeast corridor line.
By Bus:
Caesars welcomes buses seven days a week from the surrounding states.
Overnight Motor Coach:
Caesars accepts overnight motor coaches and groups of more than 20 people.
Contact Information:
Amtrak - (800) 772-2222
Bus Marketing - (800) 843-6365
Limousine Services - (609) 343-2884
VIP Services - (800) 223-7277
THINGS TO DO
Shopping
The Pier at Caesars is located directly in the center of the
boardwalk, at the end of the Atlantic City Expressway, four
blocks from the convention center and connected to Caesars
via a glass sky bridge. Shop at all your favorite designer
stores.
Entertainment
Take a break and enjoy great live entertainment from many
spectacular artists at Caesars Circus Maximus Theater or
enjoy exquisite piano music at the luxurious Forum Lounge.
Dining
Enjoy casual or elegant dining at Caesars (KWI Asian
Restaurant and Noodle Bar, Buddakan, Phillips,
Continental) and nearby restaurants such as Morton’s
Steakhouse, Nero’s Grill, La Piazza, and Café Roma.
Gaming
With 124,720 square feet of casino space at Caesars Atlantic
City you will experience first class gaming. Find everything
from high limit slots to your favorite classic table games and
the friendliest yet professional atmosphere at Caesars.
Health Spa
Visit Caesars full-service Spa and Fitness Center.
Rejuvenate yourself with a Swedish massage offered by a
professionally trained therapist or take advantage of Caesars
Fitness Center, fully equipped with cardio machines and
weight training devices to suit your needs.
CURRENT CONCEPTS IN OPHTHALMOLGY 2008
January 11-12, 2008
Caesars Atlantic City, New Jersey
REGISTRATION FORM
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Ophthalmologists
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 $299.00
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REGISTER TODAY!
Earn Up To 13 CME Category 1 Credits
All course registration fees include the following:
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Admission to all course subsections on Friday,
January 11th and Saturday, January 12th, 2008
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Breakfast, Lunch, and Coffee Breaks on Friday,
January 11th and Saturday, January 12th, 2008
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Welcome Cocktail Reception on Friday, January
11th, 2008
Mail Registration and Payment to:
Kings County Hospital Center
Department of Ophthalmology
Room E8W47
451 Clarkson Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11203
OR
Fax Registration to: 718-245-5332
OR
Register On-line: www.eyecurrentconcepts.org
For Further Information Please Call
Beatrice Pierre 718-245-5460