Please note: the following has changed from the print Program Preview:

• The correct title of OP-06 is "Applied Pain Management in Primary Eye Care."
• CL-02 has changed to: "Modern RGP Lens Designs for Day-to-day Practice: a Clinical Grand Round," presented by Langis Michaud.
• GL-10, "ALT, SLT, LPI, ECP: Glaucoma Laser Alphabet Soup," presented by Leonid Skorin, has moved to Thursday, October 13 at 10:00 AM.
• GO-07, "Visual Fields: An Interactive Approach," presented by Kelly Thomann and Nancy Wong, has moved to 3:30 PM in Ballroom C.
• Paul Ajamian will present AS-08, "Anterior Segment Grand Rounds," instead of Paul Karpecki.

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

8:00 AM

Ballroom A

NO-01, Neuro-Ophthalmic Manifestations of Stroke

Kelly A. Malloy, OD, FAAO, Diplomate, Neuro-ophthalmic Disease
This course uses a case-based approach to focus on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of stroke. Presented cases revolve around presenting features of stroke and causes of stroke in younger versus older patients. Emphasis is placed on detailed history and exam techniques, as well as proper work-up and referral.
2 hours CEE

Room 207

GO-01, Genetics & Family History: The Clinical Essentials

Charles M. Wormington, OD, PhD, FAAO
This course covers the major categories of genetic diseases. It includes the use of the family history as a genetic screening tool, how to draw a three-generation pedigree, how to identify the inheritance patterns from the family pedigree, and then it illustrates this with various clinical examples.
2 hours

Room 208

AS-01, A Closer Look at the Ocular Tear Film

Etty Bitton, OD, MSc, FAAO
A comprehensive assessment of the precorneal tear film (PCTF) plays an integral part in the diagnosis of dry eye. This course will discuss clinical evaluation of the PCTF with a focus on current clinical tests and their interpretation.
1 hour

Room 210

LV-01, Visual Impairment and Rehabilitation in a Residential Facility for the Developmentally Disabled

Steve D. Gill, OD, FAAO
This lecture will review the difficulties of treating functional visual needs in individuals with developmental disabilities and multiple impairments. Techniques for evaluation and management of visual impairment in this population wil be addressed. Also discussed will be problems with delivery of care in this population.
1 hour

Room 302

OP-01, Pharmacology A to Z

Jeffrey R. Varanelli, OD, FAAO; Nicholas Colatrella, OD, FAAO
Pharmacology A to Z is an interactive, 1 hour lecture where the audience participates with the lecturers. It reviews common medications that optometrists may use in practice, but also some obscure ones that can have ocular side effects. A systematic review from A to Z will discuss the indications, contraindications, as well as side effects and dosages of 26 medications. 
1 hour

Room 309

JP-01, Do You Meet The Standard of Care for Optometry?

Robert E. Dister, OD, JD, MS, FAAO; Michael G. Harris, OD, JD, MS, FAAO
Eye care practitioners must meet the prevailing standard of care. In an interactive forum, we will discuss: What is the standard of care for Optometry? How is it determined?, Does the standard of care ever change? How can you tell if you meet the standard of care?
1 hour

Room 310

BV-01, Update on Ocular and Neural Complications of Premature Birth

Wendy L. Marsh-Tootle, OD, MS, FAAO
If ROP, IVH, PVL, PDA, NEC, BPS and CVI are unfamiliar acronyms, you might benefit from this update on sequelae of premature birth. If your pediatric patient was born at 28 weeks, do you know what to expect for acuity? refractive error? alignment? perceptual skills? Find out how "ex-prematures" fare in school, life, and your office.
1 hour

Room 311

CL-01, Scleral Lenses: High Tech vs. Low Tech Evaluation

Jeffrey Sonsino, OD, FAAO; Muriel M. Schornack, OD, FAAO
Scleral lenses can be evaluated using either advanced technology or relatively simple tools present in most optometric offices. One presenter utilizes technology for aiding the evaluation process. The other relies on diagnostic lenses and standard slit lamp evaluation. Evaluation techniques are discussed in depth with examples, tips, and images.
1 hour

Room 312

SD-01, What's New in Diabetes: Keeping Up to Date

A. Paul Chous, MA, OD, FAAO; Jeffry D. Gerson, OD, FAAO
This course will review the latest breaking research findings in diabetes, both ocular and systemic, with an emphasis on work that will facilitate better clinical management and patient education by eye care providers.
1 hour

9:00 AM

Room 206

WK-01, Advanced Techniques in Dry Eye Diagnosis: Meibomian Gland Evaluation

Jerry R. Paugh, OD, PhD, FAAO ; Alan Sasai, OD
Recent understanding in dry eye highlights the role of MGD as a common etiologic factor. This workshop demonstrates the major clinical methods to accurately diagnose MGD, gland expression and gland dropout using meiboscopy.
2 hours

Room 208

PH-01, Ergonomics in Optometry: A Public Health Perspective to Recognize and Manage Computer Vision Syndrome

Imran A Khan, OD, MSc, MPH, FAAO; Olivier Girard, MSc 
Computer eyestrain is costly in lost productivity and health care costs. Optometrists play a key role in diagnosing and managing symptoms, like blurred vision, headaches, and dry eye. Related symptoms like neck and back pain are often overlooked. We explore the interplay between musculoskeletal and visual disorder describing the role of posture and ergonomics.
1 hour

Room 210

LV-02, The Bionic Eye: A Review of How Close We Are to Replacing the Human Eye.

Khadija S. Shahid, OD, FAAO; Bernard Szirth, PhD
The prevalence of blinding diseases is increasing. Treatment of vision loss is often limited to stabilization and rehabilitation, with little hope of sight restoration. We review current and future research in nano and micro technologies entrenched in new devices for the treatment of blindness through the use of visual prosthetic devices.
1 hour

Room 302

PO-01, Co-Managing Vitreal Injections

Steven G. Ferrucci, OD, FAAO
This course discusses the procedure for performing intravitreal injections, their rationale, and potential side effects that we as optometrists should be aware of. It also reviews the latest uses of these agents, most notably the anti-VEGF agents.
1 hour

Room 310

PS-01, To B(scan) or not to B(scan)

Michael J Cymbor, OD, FAAO
As optometrists continue to immerse themselves in medical eye care, certain diagnostic procedures are becoming more common. This class will show the appropriate application of B-scans and will demonstrate how important B-scans have become in diagnosing ocular disease.
1 hour

Room 311

CL-02, Modern RGP Lens Designs for Day-to-day Practice: a Clinical Grand Round

Langis Michaud, OD, FAAO Diplomate, Cornea and contact Lenses
This lecture provides information about modern designs of large RGP lenses and their potential clinical use. Through case reports, the author presents a step-by-step approach to select initial trial lenses, using OCT and topographs. Clinical pearls are given for fitting and troubleshooting. Large diameter RGP are presented as lens of the future.
1 hour

Room 312

AS-02, Viral Diseases and Look-A-Likes

Matthew J. Garston, OD, FAAO
This lecture reviews variations in Herpes Simplex infections and presentations as well as pearls for the diagnosis and treatment of Herpes Simplex. Also included is a discussion of Herpes Zoster and other conditions like Acanthamoeba Keratitis that can initially look like a dendrite.
1 hour

10:00 AM

Ballroom A

AS-03, The Medical Work-up of the Red Eye

Thomas F. Freddo, OD, PhD, FAAO
This lecture will provide a rational approach to sorting through the most likely systemic conditions that could underlie a red-eye presentation - including episcleritis, scleritis and anterior uveitis. The bases for the most commonly used laboratory tests will be provided for both non-granulomatous and granulomatous presentations.
2 hours CEE

Room 208

RS-01, Complications of the Refractive Patient

David I. Geffen, OD, FAAO; James P. Owen, OD, MBA, FAAO; Marc R. Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO
Complications of the refractive surgery patient can be both visually and psychologically devastating. This course will cover many of these possible complications and help the doctor learn to treat them
2 hours

Room 210

LV-03, Assessment of Impaired Functional Vision

Ian L. Bailey, OD, DSc, FCOptom, FAAO
Visual acuity, contrast sensitivity and visual field tests often need to be modified to assess reduced functional vision. New systematic approaches are presented for measuring visual acuity (to 20/16000), evaluation of contrast sensitivity and response efficiency, testing functional visual fields and evaluating the effects of illumination.
2 hours

Room 310

PO-02, Perioperative Management of the Corneal Transplant Patient

Maynard L. Pohl, OD, FAAO
Patients with corneal disorders requiring a corneal transplant are not uncommon in primary eyecare practice. Indications for keratoplasty, including penetrating, anterior lamellar, and posterior lamellar, are discussed, followed by a video to acquaint the practitioner with these new procedures. Postoperative comanagement guidelines are provided.
2 hours

Room 311

CL-03, OVS Presents: Cornea and Contact Lenses: Biofilms and Biodeposits Clinical Impact

Tony J. Adams, OD, PhD, FAAO; Joseph P. Shovlin, OD, FAAO; Loretta B. Szczotka-Flynn, OD, PhD, FAAO; Kelly K. Nichols, OD, MPH, PhD, FAAO; Mark Willcox, PhD; Lyndon W. Jones, PhD, FCOptom, FAAO; Jason Nichols, OD, MPH, PhD, FAAO
This 2-hour course, lead by OVS Editor (Tony Adams), with Joe Shovlin, features recent authors debating in expert panels. The interactions focus on recent discoveries related to contact lens biofilms and biodeposits and their impact on patient care.
2 hours

Room 312

PS-02, Evidence-Based Retinal Care

Anthony A. Cavallerano, OD, FAAO; Jerry Cavallerano, OD, PhD, FAAO
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and diabetic retinopathy are the leading causes of new onset blindness in the working-aged and elderly populations. This course presents results from clinical trials that drive clinical decisions for treating AMD and diabetic retinopathy.
2 hours

Room 313

WK-02, Fitting Peripheral Prisms for Hemianopia

Eli Peli, MSc, OD, FAAO
This workshop provides hands-on experience in selecting patients, fitting, ordering, and dispensing the peripheral prisms. Participants also gain experience in training the patients in the use of the prisms. Hemianopic volunteer subjects enable the participants to experience the field expansion in confrontation field and with tangent screen.
2 hours

2:00 PM

Ballroom A

PS-03, Update on Age-related Macular Degeneration

Steven G. Ferrucci, OD, FAAO
New treatments it the fight against macular degeneration are currently under investigation. This course will highlight some of the new treatment modalities as well as new theories in the prevention of ARMD.
1 hour

Room 207

SD-02, Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases and the Eye

Barbara Caffery, OD, PhD, FAAO
The rheumatic diseases are present in up to 5% of the North American population. Irritated and inflamed eyes can be the first presention of AI disease. Ocular inflammation that results from long standing disease can result in vision loss. Optometrists must be alert to the diagnosis of AI disease and be aware of the ocular complications.
1 hour

Room 210

AS-05, Update on Cornea Collagen Crosslinking - The Year in Review

Clark Yung Hsian Chang, OD, MS, FAAO; Kristen Fry, OD, MS, FAAO
New corneal collagen crosslinking strategies (CXL) for keratoconus and/or ectasia will be reviewed including combo techniques such as Intacs/CXL, PRK/CXL, and Keraflex, a new microwave technology currently studied abroad. Patient selection criteria, surgical goals, and the latest literature using CXL for keratoconus management will be presented.
1 hour

Room 304/306

OP-02, Systemic Antibiotic Management of Infection and Ocular Disease

Blair B. Lonsberry, OD, MS, MEd, FAAO
Optometrists often hesitate in the use of systemic antibiotics in treatment protocols. This interactive course will review the major groups of antibiotics, their, modes of action and systemic indications in infection management. Emphasis will be placed on the current use of systemic antibiotics in the treatment of ocular disease.
2 hours CEE

Room 309

LV-04, Visual Sequelae of Traumatic Brain Injury

Jennifer A. Gustafson, OD, FAAO
Visual impairment can occur following traumatic brain injury and may have a significant negative impact on a patient's quality of life. This course discusses characteristics of traumatic brain injury, common visual impairments, and current research. Guidelines for appropriate testing and treatment options are also provided.
1 hour

Room 311

CL-04, Challenges and Solutions for Contact Lens Care in 2011

Susan J. Gromacki, OD, MS, FAAO
Contact Lens Spectrum proclaimed 2010, "The Year of the Contact Lens Solution", and 2011 has been just as exciting. This course will present the state of lens care: products; new formulations; detailed workings of the FDA; research in biofilms, pathogenesis of contact lens-related eye infection, and compliance; and what is planned for the future.
1 hour

Room 312

AS-04, The Genetic Mysteries of the Corneal Dystrophies and Degenerations

Sherry J. Bass, OD, FAAO
Molecular genetics reclassify the corneal dystrophies, explain many of the phenotypic variations and will eventually guide treatment. This course details the differential diagnostic characteristics of the corneal dystrophies and degenerations and reviews treatment and prognosis. Advances in molecular genetics that predict prognosis are reviewed.
1 hour

Room 313

WK-03, Public Speaking Workshop

Diane T. Adamczyk, OD, FAAO
This workshop provides a foundation to the development of the various skills necessary to become an effective public speaker. Active participation from the attendees is an important component of the workshop. Constructive feedback on how to improve and develop speaking skills is shared with attendees after each gives a brief presentation.
3 hours

3:00 PM

Ballroom A

AS-06, Extreme Dermatology

Leonid Skorin, OD, DO, FAAO, FAOCO
This course covers the essential aspects of eyelid and periocular dermatology. Emphasis is on the diagnosis of both benign and malignant lesions. Clinical and surgical treatment modalities are presented including post-operative management. The lecturer routinely performs all procedures discussed in this course.
2 hours

Room 206

WK-04, Getting a Better View of the Fundus

Caroline B. Pate, OD, FAAO; Elizabeth A. Steele, OD, FAAO
With all of the fundus lenses available for biomicroscopy today, which one is the best for you? Considering factors such as image quality, magnification and field of view, it is important to understand the benefits of each lens. In this hands-on workshop, attendees become familiar with various lenses for options of fundus biomicroscopy lenses and their uses in clinical practice.
2 hours

Room 210

LV-05, Basic Low Vision in Primary Care

Kierstyn Napier-Dovorany, OD, FAAO
The goal of this course is to educate the primary care optometrist in prescribing spectacles for a patient with a visual impairment. This course discusses the components of a basic low vision exam, specifically history and refraction, as well as the considerations for prescribing glasses, devices and referrals for a low vision patient.
2 hours

Room 309

PH-02, Screening Combat Veterans for TBI Related Vision Problems: A Public Health Model

Peter W. Bickel, OD, MS, MBA, FAAO; Gary L. Mancil, OD, FAAO; Clifford D. Brown, OD, MPH, FAAO
This lecture describes the types of head and ocular injuries common to combat veterans.  Emphasis is placed on eye/visual disorders associated with blast and brain injury and the role that optometrists in the community play in identification and treatment of patients. 
2 hours

Room 312

GR-1, Grand Rounds I

Moderator: Gerald Selvin, OD, FAAO

• A Great Place to Find Brain Tumors is a Glaucoma Clinic

  Anthony P. DeWilde, OD
  The most common optic neuropathy is glaucoma. However, other diseases can mimic glaucomatous optic atrophy. This case highlights the importance of understanding visual field interpretation to separate glaucoma from other optic atrophies. Of particular interest is understanding optic atrophy from chiasmal tumors.

• Reversal of Cupping

  Elliot M Kirstein, OD, FAAO
  The cup to disc ratio in a patient with advanced glaucoma seems to improve between visits.

• First Report of Ocular Dryness as Related to Maple Syrup Urine Disease (MSUD)

  Langis Michaud, OD, FAAO Diplomate, Cornea and contact Lenses; Etty Bitton, OD, MSc, FAAO
  MSUD is a rare metabolic disease that can show, ocular manifestations neurologic in nature. This report presents, for the first time, the hypothesis that ocular dryness can be linked with this disease, as a consequence of chronic corneal de-epithelialization (already demonstrated) and protein imbalance in the tear film making it less stable.

• Allgrove Syndrome: Alacrima, Achalasia, and Adrenal Insufficiency

  Muriel M. Schornack, OD, FAAO
  Allgrove syndrome, first described in 1978, is characterized by alacrima, achalasia, and adrenal insufficiency. Alacrima is typically the earliest manifestation of the condition. Early diagnosis of the patient's condition and prompt referral to appropriate specialists by the eye care provider can improve the patient''s changes for survival.

• Panoramic FA in IRVAN

  Jerome Sherman, OD, FAAO
  IRVAN (Idiopathic Retinitis, Vasculitis, Aneurysms, and Neuroretinitis) is an unusual disorder of unknown etiology that can progress to neovascular glaucoma and blindness. Treatment options for IRVAN are highlighted.

• Can Natural Supplements for Erectile Dysfunction Cause a NAION?

  Alex Garcia, OD
  This case report discuss a NAION caused by a "natural supplement" for erectile dysfunction. A 42 y/o hispanic male was diagnose with NAION after the use of Stamina Rx as an alternative to Viagra. After reviewing the content of Stamina Rx, we found an FDA report that warns consumers about the content of this supplement which is tadalafil (Cialis).

4:00 PM

Room 302

GL-03, Under Pressure: Ocular Perfusion, Nocturnal IOP, and Eye Disease

Edward Chu, OD, FAAO
Glaucoma patients with disease progression despite well-controlled IOPs present a management dilemma. In addition to IOP, poor ocular perfusion can potentially lead to acute or chronic ischemic nerve damage. Nocturnal hypotension in combination with over-night IOP spikes can place susceptible patients at increased risk for glaucomatous damage.
1 hour

Room 304/306

GO-05, New Perspectives in Glaucoma, Cataracts, and Antioxidants

Kimberly K. Reed, OD, FAAO
This course will examine newly emerging perspectives in the pathogenesis of cataracts and glaucoma, along with potential preventative and management nutritional strategies.
1 hour

Room 310

BV-02, AD(H)D, ASD SID?, What do those Initials Mean to Children and ODs?

Marie Bodack, OD, FAAO, FCOVD Diplomate, Binocular Vision, Perception & Pediatric Optometry
This course will present 3 commonly encountered psychological diagnoses: attention deficit, autism spectrum and sensory integration/processing disorders. Emphasis will be on reviewing the characteristics, including ocular findings, of each disorder and will discuss both optometric, and non-optometric tests and treatments.
1 hour

Thursday, October 13, 2011

8:00 AM

Ballroom A

GO-06, Visual Illusions or Hallucinations

Leonid Skorin, OD, DO, FAAO, FAOCO
This course introduces visual illusions and hallucinations and assists in clinically distinguishing between the two. Emphasis is on diagnostic testing to help differentiate ocular etiology from psychogenic disease. Charles Bonnet syndrome is defined. Treatment options for patients with Charles Bonnet syndrome are presented.
1 hour

Room 206

WK-05, Gonioscopy and Identification of Normal and Abnormal Angle Structures

Kelly R. Thompson, OD, FAAO; Dennis J. Light, OD, FAAO
Participants become proficient in the gonioscopic technique with three and four mirror lenses. They learn to identify angle structures on real "patients" and document their findings. Images of normal and abnormal angles are reviewed. Indications for evaluation, referral criteria, and management of angle closure are covered.
2 hours

Room 208

SD-03, Thyroid Disease and the Eye: What We Must Know

William D. Townsend, OD, FAAO
Approximately 20 million Americans have thyroid disease, which can cause serious effects on the visual system. This presentation addresses the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the endocrine system focusing on the thyroid gland and specific tests that aid in diagnosis of thyroid anomalies and management of ocular manifestations and complications of thyroid disease.
2 hours

Room 210

LV-06, Low Vision by the Numbers: Understanding logMAR, VAR, Print Size and Contrast Sensitivity

Robert B. Greer, OD, FAAO
Understanding acuity is critical to low vision care in the utilization of today''''s eye charts and interpretation of vision research. A discussion of logMAR, VAR, decimal, and near print size designations is presented. Comprehensive low vision care also includes testing contrast sensitivity. Weber and Michelson contrast calculations are compared.
1 hour

Room 309

PM-01, Optometric Management of Age Related Eye Diseases

Richard Soden, OD, FAAO; Richard J. Madonna, OD, MA, FAAO
This course reviews 5 age-related eye diseases: diabetes, macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataracts, and dry eye. Topics include evidence-based management, practice management and medical coding and billing. Numerous case examples will be utilized.
2 hours

Room 310

BV-03, Current Trends in Treating Amblyopia

Yi Pang, PhD, OD, FAAO
This course covers amblyopia diagnosis, prognosis, recurrence, and the current treatment trends.
2 hours

Room 311

CL-05, Modern Management of Presbyopic Contact Lens Patients

Thomas G. Quinn, OD, MS, FAAO
Keep up to date with the rapid developments taking place in the presbyopic contact lens arena. Gain an understanding on how new multifocal designs function and how to maximize their performance.
2 hours CEE

Room 312

PS-04, Clinical Management of Retinal Disease

Robert W. Dunphy, OD FAAO; Doug Rett, OD
Case presentations demonstrate key considerations, imaging results and response to therapy for a variety of clinical conditions. Participants understand diagnostic imaging, current retina therapy and complications and comanagment principles. Clinicians learn what their patients can expect when they receive common diagnoses and receive treatment.
2 hours

9:00 AM

Ballroom A

AS-07, Chemical Injuries of the Cornea

Nicholas Colatrella, OD, FAAO; Jeffrey R. Varanelli, OD, FAAO
Corneal chemical injuries often result in significant ocular morbidity and generally strike young adults in the prime of their life. This lecture will present a classification scheme that will help enable the private practitioner to determine the severity of the injury and the prognosis of the inured eye.
1 hour

Room 210

LV-07, Legal and Ethical Considerations in Driving with Low Vision

Robert E. Dister, OD, JD, MS, FAAO; Michael G. Harris, OD, JD, MS, FAAO
Doctors face legal and ethical dilemmas when counseling low vision patients on driving. This lecture discusses the considerations that the practitioner must weigh in balancing the desire of the patient to drive against the need for public safety.
1 hour

Room 313

WK-06, Enhancing your Peripheral Retinal Examination: BIO and Scleral Indentation

Elizabeth A. Steele, OD, FAAO; Caroline B. Pate, OD, FAAO
The peripheral retinal exam and scleral indentation are vital aspects of patient care. Technology creates difficult choices when selecting a BIO and condensing lenses. This course reviews basic and advanced techniques with live demonstration and hands-on experience, using other attendees as patients. A variety of BIO's and lenses are available.
2 hours

10:00 AM

Ballroom A

NO-02, Optic Neuropathy Grand Rounds: Differentiating Glaucomatous vs. Non-Glaucomatous Optic Neuropathies

Richard J. Madonna, OD, MA, FAAO; Patricia A. Modica, OD, FAAO
Using a series of case presentations, this course provides the practitioner with the skills to evaluate patients with optic neuropathies and to distinguish those with glaucoma from those with non-glaucomatous etiologies.
2 hours CEE

Ballroom C

PS-05, Re-classifying CNV

Diana L. Shechtman, OD, FAAO; Sherrol A. Reynolds, OD, FAAO
Over the past decades the understanding of CNV has expanded beyond the classic and occult forms to include other variants. This presentation will use various cases to discuss the evolution and understanding of classic and occult CNV as well variants such as PCV and RAP.
1 hour

Room 206

WK-07, Everything You Wanted to Know about Punctal Occlusion

Walter Potaznick, OD, FAAO; Irwin M. Shwom, OD
Punctal Plugs are a key adjunctive therapy in the relief of dry eye. This workshop trains each practitioner to insert diagnostic collagen and semi-permanent plugs. New as well as conventional plug designs are available for hands-on use. Each practitioner hones their chair-side skills in the application of these devices.
2 hours

Room 210

LV-08, Managing Vision and Patients in the Anti-VEGF Era

Judith E Goldstein, OD, FAAO
This course discusses the unique considerations of vision, function, prescribing, and rehabilitative intervention for, patients receiving anti-angiogenic/anti-vegf therapy for neovascular macular degeneration.
1 hour

Room 302

GL-10, ALT, SLT, LPI, ECP: Glaucoma Laser Alphabet Soup

Leonid Skorin, OD, DO, FAAO, FAOCO
The four most common glaucoma laser procedures (ALT, SLT, LPI, ECP) will be defined, compared and contrasted. Appropriate patient selection and co-managed post-operative care will be reviewed. Potential side effects will be highlighted.
2 hours

Room 304/306

SD-04, Conjunctival and Lid Margin Lesions: Links to Systemic Disease;

Thomas F. Freddo, OD, PhD, FAAO
This course provides a rational framework for differentiating congenital and acquired lesions of the conjunctiva and the muco-cutaneous lid margin. Lesions are sorted by color and location rather than by category of disease to better simulate the thought process needed to sort through differentials. Underlying pathogenesis is discussed.
2 hours

Room 309

PH-03, Optometric Missions-the Public Health Approach

Derek Mladenovich, OD, FAAO, MPH; Jerry E. Vincent, OD, MPH, FAAO; Imran A. Khan, OD, MSc, MPH, FAAO
As optometrists often participate in organized eye-care interventions to developing countries, a pragmatic shift from clinical to public health-based decision-making is necessary for the success of these interventions. This lecture offers tools for practicing evidence-based eye care in the contexts of global health and development.
2 hours

Room 310

BV-04, Plus, Minus, Prism, and Therapy: Managing Accommodative and Vergence Dysfunction

Kristine B. Hopkins, OD, MSPH, FAAO Diplomate, Binocular Vision, Perception & Pediatric Optometry
This course will detail the clinical profile of common binocular and accommodative dysfunctions through cases. It will emphasize treatment strategies for each of these conditions with emphasis on recent research where possible.
2 hours

Room 312

GR-2, Grand Rounds II

Moderator: Gerald Selvin, OD, FAAO

• Two Decades Follow-up of a Case of AZOOR

  Jerome Sherman, OD, FAAO
  In 1993, Gass published 13 cases with Acute Zonal Occult Outer Retinopathy. We report a follow-up of 1 of 13 cases 2 decades later. Although AZOOR is occult or invisible, our patient now appears to have RP.

• Vitreous Wick Syndrome and Cystoid Macular Edema

  Edward Chu, OD, FAAO
  Cystoid macular edema (CME) is a common final endpoint of a number of vascular, inflammatory, or intraocular insults. Vitreous wick syndrome is a less common cause that should be considered in cases of CME.

• Resolution of Vitreo-retinal Macular Traction: Natural Course vs Surgical Intervention

  David M. Krumholz, OD, FAAO
  Vitreo-retinal macular traction can cause macular edema and macular holes. Presented here are three cases with management ranging from observation to surgery, allowing a rare opportunity to compare the outcomes side by side. Even though the management differed all patients regained good visual acutiy.

• Bilateral Optic Atrophy Secondary to Vitamin B12 Deficiency Status Post Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery

  Tina R. Porzukowiak, OD, FAAO
  This case demonstrates the post-operative ocular complications of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery with attention to malabsorption of vitamin B12. The systemic work-up, treatment, and management are detailed for this rare etiology of bilateral optic atrophy.

• A Sticky Case of Endophthalmitis

  Jeffrey Cohen, OD
  Abstract: Endophthalmitis is a serious ocular infection that warrants prompt medical attention. This case discusses an atypical presentation of endophthalmitis and reviews the current management and treatment of this condition.

• Sudden Vision Loss After Lung Biopsy?

  Doug Rett, OD
  This case describes a complicated patient with sudden and dramatic vision loss, without an obvious etiology.  Quickly, a full systemic work-up is initiated -- involving multiple disciplines -- to uncover the cause.

   
  

11:00 AM

Ballroom C

PS-06, Reading Between the Lines: OCT interpretation

Mohammad R. Rafieetary, OD, FAAO
Optical Coherence Topography (OCT) has revolutionized our diagnostic abilities in management of posterior segment disease. Using several clinical cases, this course will review the intricacies of retinal OCT cross sectional findings
1 hour

Room 210

LV-09, Low Vision by the Numbers: Prescribing High Adds and Hand-held Magnifiers

Robert B. Greer, OD, FAAO
Although prescribing high adds and hand-held magnifiers requires math, it can be straightforward. Multiple examples illustrate how to calculate appropriate add and magnifier powers to enable patients to read their desired print size. The course also explains a method for measuring the dioptric power of hand-held magnifiers.
1 hour

1:30 PM

Ballroom A

GL-04, Identifying, Assessing And Managing Progression In Your Glaucoma Patient

Richard J. Madonna, OD, MA, FAAO; Michael A. Chaglasian, OD, FAAO
Although glaucoma is defined as a progressive optic neuropathy, measurement of both structural and functional progression is difficult. This course describes tools currently available to detect and measure progression, and discusses patient management of the progressing patient.
2 hours

Ballroom C

OP-03, Ophthalmic Therapeutic Update

Tammy P. Than, MS, OD, FAAO
This course will review the newest topical and systemic medications useful in the treatment of ocular disease. The course also will use case examples to emphasize the clinical indications.
2 hours CEE

Room 208

PM-02, Medical Coding and Billing: Will your Records Survive an Audit by a Third Party Payor?

Michael J. McGovern, OD, FAAO; Richard Soden, OD, FAAO
This course will provide an overview of the necessary knowledge base required for proper documentation and coding of records in an optometric office. Common audit principles and an analysis of audit data will be reviewed. Key elements to surviving increasingly common insurance audits will be discussed.
2 hours

Room 302

SD-05, Lab Results are back!, Now what?

Megan A. Hunter, OD, FAAO; Michelle M. Marciniak, OD, FAAO
This course focuses on the interpretation of the laboratory tests often utilized in optometric practice. All material is presented in the context of case examples from our practice. Unexpected laboratory results are highlighted. Newer laboratory testing methods are introduced.
1 hour

Room 309

RS-02, Quality of Life in LASIK and PRK: New Pre- and Post-operative Patient Management Strategies

Susan J. Gromacki, OD, MS, FAAO; Jeffrey C. Krohn, OD, FAAO
The US FDA recently launched a study with the National Eye Institute and the Department of Defense to examine the impact on quality of life from LASIK. We will discuss this and the author's research on PRK quality of life. We will present new strategies in comanaging LASIK and PRK with both pharmaceutical and contact lens applications.
2 hours

Room 310

BV-05, Minefields (Life and Sight issues) in Pediatric Eye Care

David G. Kirschen, OD, PhD, FAAO; Daniel M. Laby, MD
This course will introduce the listener to the many potential minefields in the vision care of children. Specific clinical examples will be presented in a question and answer format, allowing the participant to test their own knowledge before reviewing the clinical pearls of each situation.
2 hours

Room 311

CL-07, Contact Lens Safety Net: Expert Answers to Commonly Asked Consumer Questions

Christine W. Sindt, OD, FAAO; Edward S. Bennett, OD, MSEd, FAAO; Loretta B. Szczotka-Flynn, OD, PhD, FAAO; Thomas G. Quinn, OD, MS, FAAO
The AAO Section on Cornea, Contact Lenses and Refractive Technologies and the AOA Contact Lens and Cornea Council have joined forces to research the literature to provide patient's with proper guidance, enhancing lens wearing safety. The answers will be publicly available and AAO attendees will be the first to learn of the website and the answers.
2 hours

Room 313

WK-08, Vision Therapy in a Primary Care Practice: A Systematic Approach to Optimal Patient Care

David A. Damari, OD, FCOVD, FAAO; Marc B. Taub, OD, MS, FAAO; Janette Dumas, OD, FCOVD
This workshop gives a groundwork for and provides hands-on experience with practical techniques for offering vision therapy/orthoptics in today''''s primary care practice with minimal investment in specialized equipment.
3 hours

2:30 PM

Room 206

WK-09, Hi-Tech Workshop in the Detection of Glaucoma and Retinal Disease

Sherry J. Bass, OD, FAAO; Jerome Sherman, OD, FAAO
High-tech diagnostic instruments are an important adjunct in the detection of glaucoma and retinal disease. This workshop provides hands-on experience with several exciting technologies: GDxVCC, Cirrus SD-OCT, Optos, MAIA (Macular Integrity Assessment), PHP (Preferential Hyperacuity Perimetry) and Spectralis SD-OCT with Autofluorescent imaging.
3 hours

Room 302

GO-08, HD OCT Case Presentations: From Cornea to Retina

Michael J Cymbor, OD, FAAO
As optometrists continue to immerse themselves in medical eye care, certain diagnostic procedures are becoming more common. This class will show the appropriate application of HD OCT and will demonstrate how important HD OCT has become in diagnosing ocular disease from the cornea to the retina.
1 hour

3:30 PM

Ballroom A

OP-04, Pharmaceutical Update: Everthing You Wanted to Know About Drugs, but were Afraid to Ask

Bruce E. Onofrey, RPH, OD, FAAO, FOGS
A comprehensive discussion of the most up-to-date pharmaceutical management of a range of ocular disorders-from dry eye to glaucoma. The latest drug therapies and studies are highlighted in this practical approach to ocular disease management.
2 hours CEE

Ballroom C

GO-07, Visual Fields: An Interactive Approach

Kelly H. Thomann, OD, FAAO; Nancy N. Wong, OD, PhD, FAAO
This lecture provides a methodological interactive approach for assessing visual fields. Participants will be presented clinical cases involving the visual pathway and utilize visual field answer templates in an interactive process to localize lesions. Interpretation and clinical correlates associated with field defects will be emphasized.
2 hours

Room 302

GO-10, Vision and Balance: An Optometric Survival Guide

Michael J McGovern, OD, FAAO
Dizziness and balance problems are some of the most commonly reported complaints in medicine. This course is an overview of the input-output model of balance. It provides the primary care optometrist with a clear understanding of the role vision plays in balance and of the proper optometric evaluation and management of this patient population.
1 hour

Room 304/306

SD-06, Managing Diabetes: Small Steps, Big Rewards for Your Patients and Your Practice

W. Lee Ball, OD, FAAO; Diana L. Shechtman, OD, FAAO
One of the most common retinal vascular diseases we see in our practice today is diabetic retinopathy (DR). As optometrist, we play a critical role in the overall management of the patient with diabetes, which goes beyond screening for DR. This presentation will review practical steps optometrists can take in the management of patients with diabetes.
2 hours

Room 310

BV-06, Eye "Owies" - How to Treat Pediatric Anterior Segment Disorders

Marie Bodack, OD, FAAO, FCOVD Diplomate, Binocular Vision, Perception & Pediatric Optometry
This course will use case examples to review a variety of pediatric anterior segment disorders. Emphasis will be on appropriate diagnosis, treatment and management of the conditions, including a review of FDA recommended dosing for commonly prescribed topical ophthalmic medications. The course will also discuss dosing of oral medications.
1 hour

Room 311

CL-08, Scleral Lenses: What We Know, What We Need to Know

Muriel M. Schornack, OD, FAAO; Lynette K. Johns, OD, FAAO
The burgeoning popularity of scleral lenses (ScL) during the past 5 years has led to the introduction of numerous large-diameter lens designs and increased interest in ScL's among eye care providers. We will review published literature on ScL prescription and management, and will suggest areas in which further research on ScL's would be welcome.
1 hour

Room 312

GL-05, New Horizons in Glaucoma Surgery

Kathy Yang-Williams, OD, FAAO
This course is designed to introduce new options in glaucoma surgery and critically evaluate their place in the treatment paradigm.
1 hour

4:30 PM

Room 302

GO-11, Management Options For The Diplopic Patient

Richard London, MA, OD, FAAO, Diplomate, Binocular Vision, Perception & Pediatric Optometry
Diplopia can greatly compromise a patient's quality of life. This course reviews primary care treatment options including ergonomic, prism, lens, vision therapy, surgical and drug oriented management. For patients that cannot fuse, options such as monovision and sector occlusion, help establish patient function and comfort.
1 hour

Room 310

GO-12, Understanding Your Challenging Geriatric Cases: Gerontology Insights For the Eye Care Professional

John E. Kaminski, OD, FAAO
This course provides the audience with a review of aging concepts and an understanding of the challenges older adults present in a clinical setting. Difficult geriatric cases are presented emphasizing the importance of the social history and interdisciplinary treatment plan.
1 hour

Room 311

CL-09, Bitoric Bonanza

Dawn Y. Lam, OD, FAAO; Annie Chang, OD, FAAO
Patients with a large degree of astigmatism can be successful contact lens wearers. With very few custom soft toric contact lens options, toric rigid lenses can provide the best vision and corneal health for these patients. Being competent in toric rigid lens fitting can provide a valuable tool for a practitioner's contact lens arsenal.
1 hour

Room 312

GL-06, How to Talk About Glaucoma

Elliot M Kirstein, OD, FAAO
Once you have decided that your patient is at risk for or has glaucoma, it is time to talk about it. This course is a review of methods of presenting the diagnosis and ongoing management of glaucoma with the patient with the goal of optimizing patient understanding of their disease and increasing their adherence to therapy.
1 hour

Friday, October 14, 2011

10:00 AM

Ballroom A

SD-07, Ten Tests that can Save Your Patients Life/Sight

Bruce E. Onofrey, RPH, OD, FAAO FOGS
The timely use of laboratory tests and other diagnostic techniques can assist the clinician in identifying sight and life-threatening ocular and systemic disorders in their patients.
2 hours

Ballroom C

AS-08, Anterior Segment Grand Rounds

Paul Ajamian, OD, FAAO
The lecture will discuss favorite anterior segment cases seen at one of the oldest and largest comanagement centers in the country.  Management of common and unusual conditions will be discussed, with emphasis on new drugs and techniques. 
2 hours CEE

Room 206

WK-12, Advanced Examination of the Retina: Scleral Indentation and Retinal 3-Mirror

Meredith M. Whiteside, OD, FAAO; Nimesh Patel, OD, FAAO; John S. Shan, OD
Advanced funduscopic techniques of scleral indentation and retinal 3-mirror are valuable for evaluating the retina. This workshop provides hands-on experience with participants dilating one eye and practicing these techniques on each other. Instructional aides include live video and teaching tubes. Interpretation of common peripheral retina findings are reviewed.
2 hours

Room 210

LV-11, The Psychology of Vision Loss: Understanding Psychosocial Impacts of Visual Impairment/ Blindness and Incorporating Appropriate Patient Counseling.

Khadija S. Shahid, OD, FAAO
The impact of vision loss is largely related to individual psychological manifestations, either as a direct result or a mitigating factor. The optometrist''''s understanding and application of basic psychotherapy techniques can minimize associated psychological effects of vision loss and its impact on quality of life for patients and family members.
1 hour

Room 302

BV-07, Clinical Management of Esotropia: Snippets & Nuggets

Susan A. Cotter, OD, MS, FAAO Diplomate, Binocular Vision, Perception & Pediatric Optometry; Angela M. Chen, OD, MS, FAAO
A sequential management approach for different forms of esotropia is presented, including patients with suppression or anomalous correspondence. Prescribing guidelines for lenses, prism, occlusion, extraocular muscle surgery, and vision therapy are presented and illustrated with case presentations of children and adults with esotropia.
2 hours

Room 304/306

GL-07, Visual Fields in Glaucoma

David M Hicks, OD
Diagnosing glaucoma remains in the forefront of optometric practice. Although the OCT and other imaging techniques have aided in this effort, visual field analysis remains the standard of care. It is paramount to understand how visual fields are tested, analyzed, and judged for progression to properly diagnose and manage glaucoma.
1 hour

Room 309

GO-13, Today's Research Applied Today

Todd David Peabody, OD, FAAO; Kimberly D. Kohne, OD, FAAO
Clinical studies directly impact how we care for patients. In this discussion, we discuss the impact of some of these studies through case examples and review of the major findings.
1 hour

Room 310

BV-08, Training Visual Performance of the Athlete: a Structured Program and Useful Drills

Donald S. Teig, OD, FAAO
This course describes the precise methodology used to train the visual motor skills of athletes. A twelve week training program, with specific training drills, is presented. On the field training techniques are demonstrated as well.
2 hours

Room 311

CL-10, Custom Soft Contact Lens Design and Fitting

Mark P. Andre, FAAO; Patrick J. Caroline, FAAO
This course focuses on the dynamic relationship that corneal diameter and corneal curvature play in the fitting of soft contact lenses. It also offers a systematic approach to designing custom soft contact lenses for patients with large and small corneas as well as those with highly irregular corneas.
2 hours

Room 313

WK-11, Intramuscular and intravenous injections workshop

Melissa, A. Vitek, BS, OD; Srihari Narayanan, OD, PhD, FAAO
Several states now include injectables as part of the allowable scope of practice for licensed optometrists. This workshop involves demonstration of both intravenous and intramuscular injections on an artificial arm. The participants will have ample time to practice these skills.
2 hours

11:00 AM

Room 210

LV-12, Low Vision Technology Update 2011: Computer, Video and More

Michael L. Fischer, OD, FAAO; William F. O'Connell, OD, FAAO
This course reviews the latest options for low vision patients in computer accessibility, video magnification, and other adaptive technology devices. A multimedia presentation is utilized to better demonstrate the latest developments in computers (screen magnification, speech output, and more), CCTVs, portable devices, GPS, and other technologies.
1 hour

Room 304/306

GL-08, Advances in Glaucoma Surgery

Elizabeth D. Muckley, OD, FAAO
This course discussion includes glaucoma laser surgeries (SLT, ECP), filtering surgeries (trabeculectomy, shunt tubes, express mini shunt) and the newest angle surgeries (I-canaloplasty, trabectome, I-stent). Video presentations of surgical techniques, patient considerations and post-operative management are highlighted. 
1 hour

Room 309

GO-14, Up Close & Personal -- Visual Advantages of Individualized Digital Progressive Addition Lenses

Dennis W. Fong, OD
With digital processing, individualized PALs can compensate for off-axis view, as-worn angles, higher order aberrations, facial and ocular anatomy, eye and head movement, and lifestyle, goals. This course explores advanced personalized and individualized progressive lens designs that are optimized for your patient's individual visual needs.
1 hour

2:00 PM

Ballroom A

GL-09, Closure Controversy: Making the Right Choices in Angle Closure Glaucoma

Joseph W. Sowka, OD, FAAO Diplomate, Disease
This course examines the mechanisms of angle closure glaucoma and addresses current management. Through real-life cases, controversies such as the role of prostaglandins in acute and chronic closure management, residual disease after iridotomy, the role of the choroid in closure, and angle closure in high myopia are addressed.
2 hours

Ballroom C

SD-08, Multiple Sclerosis: Some Basics Worth Understanding

Jeffry D. Gerson, OD, FAAO; A. Paul Chous, MA, OD, FAAO
Optometrists are often the first to "diagnose" MS in patients. It is important to be familiar with some of the presenting signs and symptoms as related to eyecare and appropriate steps to take. Time will also be spent on a brief overview of MS treatments.
1 hour

Room 206

WK-14, Fitting GP Contact Lenses Beyond the Limbus

Stephen P. Byrnes, OD, FAAO; Ronald K. Watanabe, OD, FAAO
This workshop allows participants to utilize mini-scleral and scleral lenses in the role of the practitioner and the patient. PARTICIPANTS MUST ALLOW FELLOW PARTICIPANTS TO APPLY, EVALUATE AND REMOVE THE WORKSHOP LENSES. Participants evaluate mini-scleral and scleral lenses on patients with various corneal conditions.
3 hours

Room 210

LV-13, Using Contact Lens Care To Treat Vision Impairment in Adult and Pediatric Patients: A Key Component of Vision Rehabilitation

Lori L. Grover, OD, FAAO
Contact lens (CL) care for VI patients presents unique challenges and tremendous opportunities for improved visual performance & quality of life. This lecture reviews prescribing considerations & application of current CL treatment options for patients of all ages. Clinical pearls, CL technologies and practice management issues are presented.
1 hour

Room 302

NO-04, A Clinical Approach to Neuroanatomy and Neuro-optometry

Larry E. Richardson, OD, FAAO
This course reviews the more common neuro-ophthalmic disorders using the neuroanatomy to guide the discussion. The diagnosis and management of neuro-ophthalmic diseases will be highlighted using case presentations and includes neurologic disease of the visual pathway, the oculomotor system and the pupils.
2 hours CEE

Room 304/306

GO-15, "On-Call" - The OD in the ED

Valerie Sharpe, OD, FAAO; Christian J. Thompson, OD
This lecture will discuss opportunities available to the OD providing "on-call" services. Clinical cases will emphasize facial, orbital and ocular trauma, highlighting the need for improved eye care within the emergency department. An introduction to standardized ocular trauma terminology and evolving issues surrounding ED care will be included.
2 hours

Room 309

PM-03, Establishing a Comprehensive Vision Rehabilitation Program - a Successful Medical and Business Model

Bhavani R. Iyer, OD, FAAO
The aging low vision population poses a demand for comprehensive vision rehabilitation services. This course takes the attendee through the process of establishing a comprehensive vision rehabilitation program,low vision exam, documentation needs, billing, coding, integrating and writing an order for Occupational therapy.
2 hours

Room 310

GO-16, 3D Vision Syndrome(3DVS): A Technologically Driven Visual Impairment

Dominick M. Maino, OD, MEd, FAAO, FCOVD-A
18 million people who view 3D movies, television, and video-games suffer from blurred vision, headache, diplopia, dizziness and motion sickness. This course reviews the development and technology of 3D content, how to diagnose and treat those with 3DVS, and how to use 3DVS as a part of your practice public information and marketing program.
2 hours

Room 311

CL-11, Contact Lens Management of the Corneal Surgery Patient

Michael D. DePaolis, OD, FAAO
Prescribing contact lenses for the corneal surgery patient remains a great challenge for clinicians. Often these individuals present with topographic and physiologic challenges, and may be reticent to resume lens wear. In a grand rounds format, this course presents a variety of cases, including: RK, PRK, LASIK, PKP, DALK, and CXL (cross linking).
1 hour

Room 312

GR-3, Grand Rounds III

Moderator: Gerald Selvin, OD, FAAO

• Ocular Impairment in a Patient with Traumatic Brain Injury

  Jennifer A. Gustafson, OD, FAAO
  Unique presentation of a 47 y/o TBI patient with unresolved intermittent diplopia despite years of being seen by eye care providers. Visual assessment reveals a lateral rectus paresis, intermittent esotropia, and a confounding convergence insufficiency.

• Diplopia from Activation of Off Foveal Point

  Stanley W. Hatch, OD, MPh, FAAO Diplomate, Binocular Vision, Perception & Pediatric Optometry
  Early onset amblyopia unresponsive to treatment and associated with accommodative esotropia usually results in permanent suppression. This 10 year old changed from esotropia to exotropia. Activation of a non foveal point caused diplopia and was treated with prism. A retinal tear was also discovered and treated with laser.

• Midbrain Hemorrhage Caused by a Cerebral Cavernous Malformation

  Linda Jackson, OD, FAAO
  A midbrain hemorrhage caused by a cavernoma results in visual and neurological symptoms which warrant prompt neuroimaging and medical consultation. This case reviews the signs and symptoms, pathophysiology, and management of a cerebral cavernous malformation.

• Scleral Device for Treatment of Persistent Epithelial Defect in the setting of Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis

  Alan Kwok, OD, FAAO
  Limbal stem cell deficiency adversely affects epithelial healing and can be caused by Stevens Johnson Syndrome and/or Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis. Persistent epithelial defects in this setting can be treated with scleral devices.

• It's not a Tumor . . . or is it?

  Kelly Richmond, OD
  Relatively asymptomatic papilledema leads to a life-saving diagnosis of hydrocephalus secondary to a colloid cyst in the foramen of Monro.

• Grand Rounds: Case Study CM; Acanthamoeba Keratitis

  Michael J. Lyons, OD, FAAO
  This grand rounds presentation of Case Study CM (Contact lens Mishap) will emphasize the importance of recognition and early intervention of Acanthamoeba keratitis. Treatment strategies and management options will be discussed and photos spanning over three years will be presented.

Room 313

WK-13, Get to Know Your Audience: Incorporating ARS Technology to Your Interactive Presentation

Blair B. Lonsberry, OD, MS, MEd, FAAO
Learners are introduced to techniques working with ARS (audience response system) technology.
1 hour

3:00 PM

Ballroom C

AS-09, New and Emerging Perspectives on MGD and Dry Eye

Alan, G. Kabat, OD, FAAO
This course reviews the latest thoughts, theories and management strategies for meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD), which is now thought to be the most significant cause of evaporative dry eye (EDE).
2 hours

Room 210

LV-14, Pediatric Low Vision Management - Making a Start

Susan J. Leat, PhD, FAAO, FCOptom
This course deals with the optometrist's role in the low vision habilitation of children with low vision, but without other impairments. The ways in which children with low vision differ from adults is described. The main interventions are considered according to age group; infants and pre-schoolers (0-5 year olds), 6-10 year olds and 11+ years.
2 hours

4:00 PM

Ballroom A

AS-10, Recognizing, Treating and Avoiding Microbial Keratitis In Contact Lens Wear

Joseph P. Shovlin, OD, FAAO; Michael D. DePaolis, OD, FAAO
The epidemiology and pathogenesis of ulcerative keratitis in contact lens wear will be discussed. Preventive measures will be stressed. Optometrist must be familiar with the appropriate treatment protocols in suspected and confirmed cases of ulcerative keratitis and what to do when these accepted standards of initial therapy fail.
2 hours

Room 302

OP-05, Oral Pharmaceutical Agents for the Treatment of Ocular Pathologies

Greg A. Caldwell, OD, FAAO
This course will review the usage of oral antibiotics and oral anti-virals for ocular infections and oral analgesics/narcotics for ocular pain management. Practical information regarding the identification of adverse/allergic reaction, dialysis, pregnancy and maximum daily doses will be discussed. Which are prerequisites before prescribing.
2 hours

Room 304/306

GO-17, The Differential Diagnosis of Functional vs. Pathological Vision Loss

Sherry J. Bass, OD, FAAO
The misdiagnosis of amblyopia, or functional vision loss, can have dire consequences. This course reviews the diagnostic criteria, that support a diagnosis of amblyopia and reviews the ocular diseases that can masquerade as functional vision loss. Incredible cases are presented in which amblyopia was misdiagnosed when ocular disease was missed.
2 hours CEE

Room 309

PH-05, MRSA - A Cause for Concern

Richard B. Mangan, OD, FAAO
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), MRSA is now a bigger killer than AIDS. MRSA is also now the single most common infection after LASIK and MRSA related endophthalmitis is on the rise. This course will compare and contrast hospital and community acquired MRSA and look at its impact on ocular health.
1 hour

Room 312

AS-11, Scratching the Itch of Ocular Allergy

Ernest L. Bowling, OD, MS, FAAO, Diplomate, Primary Care
The patient presenting with itchy, water eyes is common in a primary care optometric practice. This course discusses the pathophysiology of allergic conjunctivitis, clinical presentation, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and medical management of the condition.
1 hour

Room 313

WK-15, Technology Workshop for Low Vision Providers

William F. O'Connell, OD, FAAO; Michael L. Fischer, OD, FAAO
This workshop allows low vision practitioners to have hands-on experience with the latest hardware and software solutions for low vision and blind patients. We partner with low vision technology vendors as well as provide accessible consumer product samples to allow workshop attendees an opportunity to work with these solutions.
2 hours

5:00 PM

Ballroom C

PS-07, The Diagnosis of Retinal Disorders Invisible to Ophthalmosocopy Utilizing, 2011 Technology

Jerome Sherman, OD, FAAO
This course discusses occult (hidden) retinal diseases, their traditional methods of diagnosis and hot new technologies (SD-OCT, mfERG, FAF, Panoramic AFA, and multi-spectral fundus image analysis) are aiding and even changing the way these diseases can be diagnosed and managed.
1 hour

Room 210

PS-08, Retinal Multi-Spectral Imaging and Ocular Preventive Medicine

Stuart P. Richer, OD, MS, PhD, FAAO
Multi-spectral fundus imaging allows for enhanced pigment visibility, better visibility of retinal surface features, non-invasive choroidoscopy and oxygenation/deoxygenation retinal perfusion maps. This technology enables earlier diagnosis and management of subtle pathology and better application of preventive ocular medicine modalities.
1 hour

Room 309

GO-18, Presentation Tips for a Tip-Top Lecture

Susan A. Cotter, OD, MS, FAAO Diplomate, Binocular Vision, Perception & Pediatric Optometry
A good lecturer is made, not born. Key steps to designing and delivering an effective presentation and tips on how to enhance your powerpoint slide design and develop skills that will ensure that your audience stays awake and receives your intended message will be presented.
2 hours

Room 312

SD-09, Important Mental Health Conditions - What You Need to Know

David C. Bright, OD, FAAO
This course provides an overview of several mental health conditions, including anxiety, PTSD, depression, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder. Diagnostic criteria, epidemiology, and treatment strategies are discussed for these frequently encountered conditions, which have a significant impact on patients'' function and quality of life.
1 hour

Saturday, October 15, 2011

8:00 AM

Ballroom C

GO-19, Rapid Fire Rounds

Ron Melton, OD, FAAO; Randall K. Thomas, OD, MPH, FAAO
This team-taught course presents an array of case presentations seen in the optometric office. Selected cases are instructive, enlightening and occasionally entertaining. Topics are mostly anterior segment related, include cases related to retina, neuro, glaucoma, and pharmacology. This course is clinically relevant to practicing optometrists.
2 hours CEE

Room 206

WK-16, In-Office Laboratory Testing for the Optometrist

Elizabeth A. Steele, OD, FAAO; Caroline B. Pate, OD, FAAO; Keshia S. Elder, OD, MS, FAAO
The inherent relationship between ocular and systemic health requires that optometrists be familiar with diagnostic laboratory testing. This course provides hands-on experience with CLIA-waived laboratory procedures including ESR, blood glucose, A1c, urinalysis, RPS Adenodetector testing, and conjunctival swabbing. Attendees sit as patients.
2 hours

Room 210

LV-15, Managing Peripheral Field Loss From Fitting to Training

Ana M. Perez, OD, FAAO
Peripheral field defects cause functional disabilities. Treatment options for overall peripheral constrictions and homonymous hemianopsias will be discussed. Specifics of prescribing, fitting, and training will be addressed, with an emphasis on a multidisciplinary approach to ensure an in-office prescription transfer into a real-world setting.
2 hours

Room 302

PS-09, Fundus Auto Fluorescence and high resolution OCT technology for novel detection of Vision Threatening Disease.

Khadija S. Shahid, OD, FAAO; Bernard Szirth, Ph.D.
Advances in imaging technology enable more sensitive and accurate detection of vision threatening disease. Fundus Auto Fluorescence, measures lipofuscin, a biomarker of aging and some pathologies. Integration of high resolution (HR-) OCT, including HR-OCT registration and color fundus photo overlay, enables precise analysis of the posterior pole.
1 hour

Room 304/306

PS-10, Holes: Hold 'em or Fold 'em

Diana L. Shechtman, OD, FAAO
This lecture will use case presentations to discussion macular holes and retinal holes. Understanding of the clinical picture and the role of the vitreal retinal interface are crucial for proper diagnosis/management. Emphasis will be on appropriate and timely referral based upon the understanding of the overall clinical presentation.
1 hour

Room 310

BV-10, Contacts For Kids

Tawna L. Roberts, OD, FAAO
This course will provide the primary care practitioner knowledge and clinical pearls for incorporating contact lenses into their treatment regimens for their pediatric patients.
1 hour

Room 311

CL-13, Orthokeratology Lens Fitting and Troubleshooting through Corneal Topography Analysis: Understanding Data and Case Studies

Paul Gifford, OD, PhD, FBCLA, FIACLE, FAAO; Kate Louise Johnson, BAppSc(Optom)Hons, GCOT(QUT), FBCLA, FIACLE
Existing corneal topography maps will be analysed to demonstrate how to extract the information required to fit and follow up different orthokeratology (OK) lens designs. Problematic cases will then be investigated with delegates working with actual topography data to learn what to look for when faced with orthokeratology lens fitting problems.
2 hours

Room 312

SD-10, Metabolic Syndrome: What is it and what are its possible retinal complications???

Jeffrey T. Joy, OD, FAAO
Metabolic syndrome is an often overlooked cluster of conditions that can lead to significant retinal comorbidities. This lecture defines metabolic syndrome and reviews how components of the syndrome can lead to retinal complications such as: hypertension retinopathy, vascular occlusive events, retinal emboli, and diabetic retinopathy.
1 hour

9:00 AM

Ballroom A

GL-11, The Secondary Glaucomas

Murray Fingeret, OD, FAAO
Secondary glaucomas consist of a group of conditions associated with elevated IOP that are due to a specific etiology. The diagnosis, treatment and management for each will be reviewed. Conditions to be covered include pigmentary, pseudoexfoliative, neovascular, traumatic and steroid glaucoma. The role that gonioscopy and anterior segment imaging will play in the diagnosis will be discussed.
2 hours

Room 208

GO-20, Prosthetic Eyes: Causes to Complications

Malinda A Cafiero-Chin, OD; Cathy Marques, OD, FAAO
This course will discuss the management and care of patients with ocular prosthesis. Topics include the history of prosthetic devices, common etiologies leading to eye removal, surgical procedures, and care for the orbit and prosthetic device.
1 hour

Room 302

PS-11, Buckle Up! Repairing Retinal Detachments by Scleral Buckle.

David M. Krumholz, OD, FAAO
What happens to a patient who has a retinal detachment between the time you send them to a retinal surgeon and the time you see them after the operation? This course brings you inside the operating room with video of a retinal detachment repair by scleral buckle. Post operative management is also presented.
1 hour

Room 304/306

PS-12, New Technology in the Management of Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Steven G. Ferrucci, OD, FAAO
This course discusses the latest testing and treatment options available to assist us in monitoring and treating our patients with ARMD. The topics included are: preferential hyperacuity perimetry, macular pigment testing, genetic testing, and other new treatment modalities
1 hour

Room 310

BV-11, Clinical Decision Making In Pediatric Eye Care: Case Presentations

Amy L. Langford, OD, FAAO; Amy Sullivan, OD
Children with anterior segment diseases can present a unique challenge to practitioners. This course presents 5 cases highlighting anterior segment disease diagnosis and management in the pediatric patient, including the role of ophthalmic and oral medications.
1 hour

Room 312

GL-12, The Trabecular Meshwork: Its Role in Glaucoma Pathogenesis and as a Target of Therapy

Andrew B. Mick, OD, FAAO
The trabecular meshwork and Schlemm's canal play important roles in the normal outflow of aqueous. But in glaucoma, abnormalities may affect outflow and increase the intraocular pressure. The unique structure and function of these tissues will be reviewed with emphasis on glaucoma pathophysiology and mechanisms of action of common therapies.
1 hour

Room 313

WK-17, Clinical Workshop: Getting the Most Out of Retinoscopy at Distance and Near

Paul A Harris, OD, FCOVD, FACBO, FAAO; Marc B. Taub, OD, MS, FAAO, FCOVD; Glen T. Steele, OD, FCOVD
The retinoscope is an excellent tool for gaining clinical insights by the optometrist. This hands-on workshop re-familiarizes attendees with dynamic, static distance techniques as well as near techniques including book, bell, MEM, stress point and more.
3 hours

10:00 AM

Ballroom C

PO-03, Co-Managing the New IOL's

Paul C. Ajamian, OD, FAAO
The role of the doctor of optometry in surgical care is rapidly expanding. We will discuss how best to examine and counsel all cataract patients pre and post-operatively, with emphasis on which patients are good or bad premium lens candidates, along with how to appropriately co-manage with your surgeon of choice.
2 hours

Room 208

OP-06, Applied Pain Management in Primary Eye Care

Mika Moy, OD, FAAO; Christina S. Wilmer, OD, FAAO
Pain management is an integral part of emergency eye care yet can often be overlooked. This lecture covers treatment options from placebo to scheduled medicines, and rapidly evolving prescribing guidelines in OTC and Rx drugs. Case examples of painful ocular conditions will be covered in a grand rounds format with pain management options discussed
2 hours CEE

Room 302

BV-12, Binocular Anomalies Resulting From Pathological Causes: Thyroid Myopathy, Myasthenia, Multiple Sclerosis

Richard London, MA, OD, FAAO, Diplomate, Binocular Vision, Perception & Pediatric Optometry
This course presents a diagnostic approach to uncovering some of the pathologies that masquerade as binocular vision problems. Thyroid myopathy, myasthenia and multiple sclerosis are covered with updated video demonstrations of various patient presentations and testing techniques.
2 hours

Room 304/306

PS-13, Diseases of the Vitreous Humor: No Laughing Matter

Joseph Pizzimenti, OD, FAAO; Carlo J. Pelino, OD, FAAO
The vitreous humor is both avascular and acellular. Therefore, it reacts by liquefaction and opacification. The vitreous may exhibit degenerative change owing to various causes. This course takes an in-depth look at disorders of the vitreous and the vitreoretinal interface.
1 hour

Room 309

CL-15, A Survival Guide to Pediatric Contact Lenses

Eunice Myung Lee, OD, FAAO
Fitting pediatric contact lenses offers some unique challenges. This course gives tips on how to survive some of the most difficult parts. When and why to fit lenses, how to select them, and how to get through the examination, training, and billing.
2 hours

Room 310

GO-21, You Are What You Eat

Kimberly K. Reed, OD, FAAO
This course will present information about food allergies, sensitivities, and intolerances, and how these conditions affect systemic and ocular health, including a review of all pertinent current literature about inflammatory responses to food and environmental substances.
2 hours

Room 311

CL-14, Troubleshooting Scleral Lens Complications

Gregory W. DeNaeyer, OD, FAAO
Although scleral lens success rates for managing severe corneal irregularity and ocular surface disease are high, they can manifest significant complications. This course will explain the major complications that might occur with scleral lens fitting and how they are best managed successfully.
1 hour

Room 312

AS-12, Anterior Segment Ocular Trauma - Urgencies and Emergencies

Julie A. Tyler, OD, FAAO
The goal of this presentation is to provide a review of various ocular urgencies and emergencies of the eye, with an emphasis on anterior segment trauma manifestations and "true" ocular emergencies. New literature findings, including therapeutic measures for ocular trauma and emergencies, will be presented.
2 hours

11:00 AM

Ballroom A

SD-11, HIV- What Has Changed in 30 Years?

David C. Bright, OD, FAAO
This course presents information on significant changes that have occurred in HIV infection. New medications have revolutionized the treatment of HIV, now rendering it a chronic disease. New guidelines have altered when to start therapy. This course covers those significant changes, in treatment, and in ocular manifestations of HIV infection.
1 hour

Room 304/306

GO-22, Essentials in Optic Nerve Disease

Joseph Pizzimenti, OD, FAAO; Carlo J. Pelino, OD, FAAO
The primary eye care provider plays a crucial role in the diagnosis and management of optic nerve disorders. This course uses a case-based, anatomic approach to present essential information for the delivery of proper care for several optic neuropathies.
1 hour

Room 311

CL-16, Multifocals: A Multi-brand Approach to Fitting Presbyopes with Contact Lenses

Milton M. Hom, OD, FAAO; S. Barry Eiden, OD, FAAO
Most CL MF education focuses on one particular lens type. For the clinician, this presents an unrealistic approach. Our discussion centers on multi-brand fitting algorithms, practical tips and troubleshooting.
1 hour

12:30 PM

Room 208

WK-18, Submitting Courses for the Lectures and Workshops Program: A User's Guide

Lectures & Workshops Committee Members
Attendees learn about critical tools for a successful Lectures & Workshops submission.
1 hour

Ballroom A

GO-23, "Quality of Vision" and "Customized Correction": It's All About Spherical Aberrations and the Pupil

Louis J. Catania, OD, FAAO
The concepts of improving a patient''s "quality of vision" and providing "customized correction" are receiving increasing attention as higher order aberrations and adaptive optics become a major part of vision care. It's important to understand that these concepts are totally dependent upon spherical aberrations and pupil diameter.
2 hours CEE

Ballroom C

GO-24, Imaging Studies for Primary Eye Care

Albert D. Woods, MS, OD, FAAO
Using a series of clinical cases, this course covers the indications for ordering imaging studies in the primary eye-care setting, including which studies to order, how to order, and basics of how to interpret the findings. Clinical cases will include CT (standard, spiral, angiography), MRI, MRA, MRV, PET, and Doppler studies
2 hours

Room 302

SD-12, The Optometrists' Role in Managing Chronic Graft versus Host Disease

Muriel M. Schornack, OD, FAAO; Alan Kwok, OD, FAAO
Ocular complications of chronic graft vs. host disease (cGVHD) are reasonably common after allogenic bone marrow or stem cell transplantation. cGVHD can cause debilitating eye pain and irreversible surface tissue damage. By managing ocular surface disease, optometrists can dramatically improve the quality of life for patients with this condition.
1 hour

Room 304/306

GL-13, Critical Evaluation of the Optic Disc in Glaucoma

Elizabeth D. Muckley, OD, FAAO
This course provides an overview for evaluating optic nerves for glaucoma as well as looking for glaucoma in atypical/unusual nerves. Risk factors to determine structural loss are discussed. Tilted discs, megalopapilla, hypoplastic discs, disc drusen are included. Case presentations evaluating glaucomatous nerves are presented.
1 hour

Room 309

PM-04, Conducting FDA Clinical Trials in Your Practice

Loretta Ng, OD, FAAO; Khan Ghen Wai Lau, OD, FAAO
There can be considerable practice building benefits to conducting industry sponsored FDA clinical studies in your optometric practice. This course will discuss the benefits (financial and educational) of becoming an investigator for clinical research sponsored by various industries. We will detail what you need to get started in this process.
1 hour

Room 310

BV-13, Peds Lids

Katherine K. Weise, OD, MBA, FAAO
Young patients with a puffy or spotty lid can often represent a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. Treatment may range from observation to surgical referral. Common lid conditions found in children are reviewed via case review with special emphasis on pharmaceutical treatments including oral medication dosage determination for children.
1 hour

Room 311

CL-17, Precision Prescribing of Soft Toric Contact Lenses

Matthew Lampa, OD, FAAO
This course will examine the issue of how today's astigmatic patients are managed with soft contact lenses. Throughout this course we will discuss new lens designs options and fitting techniques that allow for a more precise prescribing of toric soft lenses for the astigmatic patient.
1 hour

Room 312

GR-04, Grand Rounds IV

Moderator: Gerald Selvin, OD, FAAO

• So, What Else Is New?

  Kelly A. Malloy, OD, FAAO, Diplomate, Neuro-ophthalmic Disease
  A 75 year-old woman status-post surgery for cholesterol granuloma has cranial nerve VII/VIII palsy, but new ipsilateral Horner syndrome/ocular misalignment. Are these new findings related to the known tumor or a different overlying process?

• Ocular Motor Anomalies in an Optometry Student Lead to Diagnosis of Acoustic Neuroma

  Lynn D. Greenspan, OD, FAAO
  A 24 year old male third year optometry student exhibits asymmetric OKN to his classmates during Neuro-ophthalmic disease lab. Further evaluation reveals gaze evoked nystagmus, vertical diplopia (skew deviation), ataxia, decreased hearing and balance. Neuro-surgical consult confirms 5cm Acoustic neuroma on MRI and patient schedules resection.

• Prescribing Scleral Gas Permeable Contact Lenses for a Patient with Dry Eyes from Chemotherapy and Keratoconus

  Brooke M Messer, OD
  This presentation describes the improvement in vision quality and ocular comfort from scleral lenses in a patient presenting with both dry eyes from chemotherapy and keratoconus. The moisture chamber effect provided by scleral lenses and their correction of irregular astigmatism make them an excellent choice for many specialized vision needs.

• Intraductal Probing for the Optometric Physician

  Andrew John Rixon, OD, FAAO
  A 68 yo patient with chronic obstructive meibomian gland disease has successful intraductal probing. Indications for the use of this technique will be discussed. This technique is one easily added to the optometrist's therapeutic armamentarium and should be disseminated.

• The Role of Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) Treatment in Cases of Severe, Ocular Surface Pathology

  Ahmad M. Fahmy, OD, FAAO
  Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) is commonly used in the cosmetics industry for the treatment of skin dischromia. It has has also been proven safe and effective in treating rosacea. We report the use of IPL in a case of aggressive ocular surface pathology and meibomian gland dysfunction.

• Goldenhar Syndrome: CL Options vs Prosthetic Shell

  Sherry H. Day, OD, FAAO; Greg L. Dootz, AAS
  This young patient with Goldenhar Syndrome requires the collaboration of a team of medical and eye care professionals, including optometrists and ocularists, to care for her needs.

1:30 PM

Room 302

AS-13, Ocular Manifestations and Treatment of Allergic Disorders

Greg A. Caldwell, OD, FAAO
An assortment of ocular allergic disorders manifest themselves through a variety of changes to the palbebral and bulbar conjunctivia. This course will review those varieties of presentations and discuss the lastest pharmaceutical options. This course will review Type 1-4 Hypersensitivity and allow the clinician to apply this, to patient care.
1 hour

Room 304/306

OP-07, Systemic Medications for Special Populations: Treating the Young and the Old

Bruce E. Onofrey, RPH, OD, FAAO FOGS
Systemic medications are always important and valuable in managing ocular disease. Some patients require altered dosages and drugs to avoid side-effects and toxicity. This lecture covers the proper prescribing techniques for these special populations. This includes calculating special dosages and improved drug selection.
2 hours

Room 309

PM-05, Elevating your Practice with Advanced Business Insight

Walter O. Whitley, OD, MBA, FAAO; Jason R. Miller, OD, MBA, FAAO
This class will discuss advanced business principles which will improve the decision making process in eye care practices. This course will not only address the challenges eye care offices face during an electronic health records (EHR's) conversion, but also ways of creating a vision for the entire office.
2 hours

Room 310

GO-25, Non-Traditional Eye Care: Folk Cures, Home Remedies and Other Unusual Treatments our Patients Might Try

Kenneth R. Seger, OD, MSc, FAAO
Folk remedies were the main form of treatment for thousands of years. Interest continues in non-traditional "cures" for various eye conditions. Examples of therapies which fall outside the scientific mainstream are presented. Reasons for patient's enthusiasm are discussed. The rationales and foibles of these approaches are elucidated.
1 hour

Room 311

CL-18, Hybrid Lens: Recent Developments and Historical Perspectives

Dave Kading, OD, FAAO
This course covers the history of hybrid lens technology. Additionally it covers the transition from where lenses have come from and where it is anticipated that they will advance to in the future. Emphasis is placed on current lens technology for Astigmatism, Presbyopia, Keratoconus, Post-Surgical Eyes.
1 hour

2:30 PM

Ballroom A

SD-13, The Eye in Obesity

Joseph Pizzimenti, OD, FAAO
The prevalence of obesity has reached epidemic proportions. Obesity has been linked with floppy eyelid, cataract, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. This course provides a review of ocular and systemic manifestations of obesity. It discusses methods for optometrists to educate and encourage their patients.
2 hours CEE

Ballroom C

NO-05, Neuro-Ophthalmic Manifestations of Cancer

Kelly A. Malloy, OD, FAAO, Diplomate, Neuro-ophthalmic Disease
This course discusses the variety of ways cancer causes neuro-ophthalmic disorders. A case-based approach shows clinical presentations of varied primary brain cancers and metastases, both in the setting of known cancer as well as the initial manifestation. Discussions regarding work-up, diagnosis, treatment and appropriate referral are included.
2 hours

Room 302

SD-14, The Ocular Manifestations of Impending Stroke

Carlo J. Pelino, OD, FAAO; Mahsa Salehi, OD, MT (ASCP)
This course will outline the ocular manifestions of impending stroke. Anatomy, differentiation of the types of stroke, diagnosis, laboratory work-up and stroke treatment will also be discussed.
2 hours

Room 310

PO-04, Every Thing New with Intraocular Lens and Cataract Surgery - What the Optometrist Needs to Know

Jim Owen, OD, MBA, FAAO; David I. Geffen, OD, FAAO
This course covers what is new in cataract surgery including femtosecond phaco units, multifocal and accomodative lenses and peri-operative treatments. The course includes how to identify good candidates for these lenses and complications that can occure with the lenses and the surgery
2 hours

Room 311

CL-19, Six Steps to GP Success

Thomas G. Quinn, OD, MS, FAAO
Fit GP lenses with confidence and with the patient's enthusiastic support! Learn how to present gas permeable lenses to the prospective wearer and what the latest fitting approaches are that will lead you and your patient to a successful outcome.
1 hour