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Lectures and Workshops Abstracts
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Binocular Vision, Perception & Pediatrics
BV-01
The ABC's of Pediatric Clinical Trials, Amelia G. Bartolone
This course reviews current pediatric clinical trials, issues involved in the topics investigated, and influences on patient care.
BV-02
Management of Nystagmus, Graham B. Erickson
Nystagmus presents a significant diagnostic challenge. An overview of nystagmus leads into practical strategies for evaluating this condition. Differential diagnostic variables highlight evaluation strategies in the determination of possible etiologies. Management approaches emphasize the role of the optometrist in the care of nystagmus.
BV-03
Prescribing Prisms for Strabismus: Everything You Wanted to Know But Were Afraid to Ask, Susan A. Cotter
Clinical guidelines for vertical and horizontal strabismus, for comitant and noncomitant deviations, and for functional and cosmetic purposes are presented and then illustrated using case reports. Implementation of prism is included.
BV-04
Pediatric Prescribing, Ida Chung, David E. Fitzgerald
This course relates human research findings to the management of refractive errors in infants through school-aged children. How the process of emmetropization, refractive error type and magnitude, presence of amblyopia, strabismus, and binocular function influence the final prescription is illustrated through patient case examples.
BV-05
Clinical Examination of Patients with Amblyopia, Don W. Lyon
Amblyopia is the most common reason for vision loss in children and young adults, the earlier it is diagnosed the more effective treatment may be. This course is designed to give the optometrist the necessary knowledge to examine, diagnose and design a therapy plan for their patients with amblyopia.
BV-06
My Ten Most Interesting Pediatric Cases, Rachel A. Coulter
Disease is an uncommon occurrence in the pediatric population. This course reviews ten interesting cases in which children appeared to present with routine vision problems, but were later diagnosed with ocular or systemic disease.
BV-07
The Pediatric Exam and Topical Pharmaceutical Use, Christine L. Allison
This course presents the basics of examining an infant, toddler, and school-aged child in a primary care setting. It also explores the use of diagnostic and therapeutic topical drugs approved for the pediatric population.
BV-08
Infant Eye Examinations, Timothy E. Hug
This course will review examination techniques, clinical findings and follow up care for the infant eye examination. After completion of this course, the optometrist will be able to provide infant eye care with a greater understanding of the maturing visual system of the infant and when to prescribe treatments.
BV-09
Amblyopia: Diagnosis Today, Treatment Tomorrow, Marie I. Bodack, Marilyn Vricella
With anticipated legislative changes, practitioners will be seeing more infants and children. The most prevalent disease in this age group, amblyopia, can be a challenge to diagnose and treat. This course will give practical diagnostic and treatment strategies that can be implemented in a primary care office immediately.
Cornea and Contact Lenses
CL-01
Top Ten Ways to Fit Torics, Thomas G. Quinn
This course presents proven, practical pearls on how to utilize both soft and gas permeable torics most effectively. Arm yourself with the skills to better meet the visual needs of the astigmatic population.
CL-02
Modern Contact Lens Treatment, Joseph T. Barr, Carla J. Mack
This course is a comprehensive look at new high-Dk lens materials, designs (including specialty lenses), and lens care products. Methods for patient selection, providing preventive care, optimizing vision and comfort are highlighted. Management of lens related complications and lens solution interactions are discussed.
CL-03
Contact Lens Management Of The Post Refractive Surgery Patient, Michael D. DePaolis
This course discusses contact lenses in managing suboptimal PRK, LASIK, LASEK, and RK outcomes. Emphasis is on perioperative and long term indications, with special considerations given to the attending topographic and ocular surface alterations. Cases are discussed highlighting the role of bandage, RGP, hybrid and scleral designs.
CL-04
Contemporary Contact Lens Corneal Reshaping - Designs and Fitting, Nick Despotidis
Research in the area of contact lens corneal reshaping, or orthokeratology, is entering vision care practices in the form of newly FDA approved lens designs. Discussion is focused on the research that has lead to the introduction of this technology, how to properly select, fit and trouble shoot patients undergoing corneal reshaping treatment.
CL-05
Optometry's Role in Ocular Prosthetics, Sunny M. Sanders
This presentation describes the methods and technology of ocular prosthetics. The types and applications are demonstrated. Care and management is outlined. Incorporation into practice is discussed. Cases are showcased.
CL-06
Comfort and Ocular Dryness in Contact Lens Wear, Kelly K. Nichols
Early detection and management of contact lens-related discomfort can prevent contact lens drop-out. Dry eye, allergies, solution sensitivity, and environmental causes are the most common culprits. New and innovative management techniques and products are discussed.
CL-07
Pearls to Success with Presbyopic Contact Lenses, Thomas G. Quinn
Learn how to fit multifocal contact lens designs successfully without monopolizing the schedule or giving away the store! This course discusses the multitude of marketed multifocals and determines which ones work for which patients.
CL-08
Keratoconus - A Case of Ectasia and Hypoplasia: Basic Understanding and Clinical Management, Jan P. Bergmanson, Norman E. Leach
Keratoconus is a condition characterized by ectasia and hypoplasia that dramatically affects vision and quality of life in 150,000 Americans. Current understanding of inheritance, etiology, clinical signs and pathology is reviewed. Clinical options are presented via video to demonstrate the dynamics of the optimal cornea-lens relationship.
CL-09
Prosthetic and Cosmetic Contact Lenses: Add some Color to the Practice, David L. Kading
This course outlines the definitions, indications, examination, and fitting process of prosthetic and cosmetic contact lenses. Various case examples are employed to enhance learning.
CL-10
Prolate, Oblate and Not-so-Great: Contact Lens Management of Irregular Corneas, Long D. Tran, Timothy B. Edrington
This course presents current contact lens fitting techniques for patients with irregular corneas using gas permeable large diameter and reverse geometry, soft and hybrid lens designs. Strategies for fitting post-PK, post-LASIK, post-RK, and pellucid marginal degeneration corneas are discussed.
CL-11
Therapeutics and the Contact Lens Practice, Robert A. Ryan
This presentation defines the various applications for bandage contact lens therapy and pharmaceutical therapeusis, while detailing polymer characteristics and correlating specific pathological indications.
CL-12
Contact Lenses for Kids: Practical Applications, Dennis S. Burger
This course provides clinical indications for using contact lenses for children including strabismus, anisometropia, and post-surgery. Techniques are presented for fitting infants, toddlers and older children with an emphasis on the practical, how-to aspects. Videos are included to emphasize techniques.
CL-13
Caring for the Gas Permeable Intolerant Keratoconus Patient, Brian Chou
Gas permeable (GP) contacts remain the primary visual treatment for keratoconus. But when the patient is GP-intolerant and corneal transplantation seems too drastic, what to do? This course reviews strategies including wavefront-guided spectacles, various contact designs (thick and high-modulus soft lenses, large diameter GP, hybrid), and Intacs.
CL-14
Management of Irregular Corneal Astigmatism with Contact Lenses, Mark P. Andre, Patrick J. Caroline
Patients with irregular corneal astigmatism are medically indicated for contact lens wear for visual rehabilitation. This presentation outlines a systematic approach to managing keratoconus, post penetrating keratoplasty, and post refractive surgery patients with both rigid and soft contact lenses.
CL-15
New contact lenses, new challenges: A Clinical Grand Rounds, Langis Michaud, Daniel Brazeau
This lecture explores many possibilities offered by new products in the contact lens field. Clinical photos and topographic analysis are utilized to optimize the use of high-tech contact lenses. Management of challenging cases(keratoconus, pellucid marginal degeneration, etc)is presented with this new generation approach.
CL-16
Optimizing the Use of Corneal Topography in Contact Lens Practice, Luigina Sorbara
This course discusses the uses of corneal topography in contact lens practice. Topography and its use in diagnosis, predictive factors, treatment and follow-up are discussed. Specifically, cases concerning the fitting and management of patients with keratoconus, refractive surgery, post-penetrating keratoplasty and orthokeratology are described.
CL-17
The Art Of GP Bifocal Contact Lens Fitting, Eef van der Worp
As an alternative to spectacles, many contact lens options are available for the correction of presbyopia. GP lens designs offer the best optical outcome. Refractive surgery and hydrogel contact lens wear are not able to provide the same level of visual satisfaction. This lecture describes a 5-step fitting guide for GP bifocals.
Low Vision
LV-01
Roadmap for Incorporating Low Vision into Your Primary Care Practice, Rebecca L. Kammer, Lou Lipschultz
This is a unique team-taught presentation by a clinician and an educator presenting valuable and different perspectives on how to incorporate low vision into primary care practice. Sequencing of the low vision exam is discussed, basic devices are introduced and tools for getting started are presented.
LV-02
Telescopes for Low Vision - Basic and Advanced, Ian L. Bailey
Telescopes have a multitude of applications. They may be monocular or binocular, head mounted or hand-held. Important optical properties are magnification, depth of focus, field of view, field of fixation and image brightness. Patient factors, ametropia, focusing distance, eye relief and pupil size are important to telescope selection and design.
LV-03
Detection and management of Charles Bonnet Syndrome, Frank Eperjesi
Charles Bonnet Syndrome is described as the occurrence of visual hallucinations in older people with visual impairment. Characteristics and proposed mechanisms are reviewed. Successful methods of detection and management are discussed. Awareness of the syndrome needs to be raised amongst eye care practitioners.
LV-04
Low Vision Devices: The Good, The Bad, And The Future, Lou Lipschultz
Acquired vision loss can be devastating to an individual accustomed to reading. This course presents concepts and tools that assist the practitioner when providing a low vision assessment. Recommending the ideal adaptive devices will provide the partially sighted individual the highest level of reading speed and comprehension possible.
LV-05
Video and High Tech Devices In Vision Rehabilitation: Current and Future Trends, Michael L. Fischer, William F. O’Connell
This course reviews currently available and future solutions for low vision patients using video and other high tech devices. Multimedia presentation is utilized to better demonstrate the latest developments in closed circuit televisions, portable devices, talking books, and other current technologies.
LV-06
Computer and Internet Resources in Vision Rehabilitation: The Future is NOW, Michael L. Fischer, William F. O’Connell
This course reviews currently available and future solutions for low vision patients using computer technology. Multimedia presentation is utilized to better demonstrate computer accessibility options including screen magnification, synthetic speech, scanners, speech recognition and internet browsing.
LV-07
Eccentric Viewing in Central Field Loss: From Research to Rehabilitation, Michael D. Crossland
Eccentric viewing is a major adaptive strategy employed by patients with central field loss due to macular disease. This course will present contemporary research findings and discuss how practitioners can transfer these findings to the counseling and rehabilitation of patients with this common, devastating disease.
LV-08
Driving with Low Vision - Who, When, Where, and Why, Eli Peli
The status of low vision driving in the USA will be reviewed and updated. Variation of vision requirements for restricted and unrestricted driving with and without visual aids will be detailed. Recent legal developments, and the role of the optometrist in counseling and aiding patients, as well as their legal requirements will be described.
LV-09
Legal and Ethical Considerations in Driving with Low Vision, Robert E. Dister, Michael G. Harris
Caring for low vision patients who wish to drive raises legal and ethical issues. This course discusses these issues using ethical dilemma resolution. Applicable state and federal statutes, including recent changes and developments, are discussed.
LV-10
Totally Tantalizing Telescopes, Bennett McAllister
Telescopes are devices for enlarging images of distance objects and are typically used by low vision patients to enhance their safety and mobility. Research has opened up the field to give optometrists additional options. This course reviews the current status of telescopes, new options and gives a tantalizing taste of what is to come.
LV-11
Primary Care Low Vision Rehabilitation - Applying Research to Practice, Stanley Woo
This course applies concepts from clinical research to low vision rehabilitation in the primary care practice. Incorporation of adaptive technology is highlighted. Case studies are used throughout to reinforce key concepts and emphasize techniques for diagnosis, management and treatment of patients with functional vision loss.
LV-12
Am I Going Blind? Counseling the Patient with Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Dennis W. Siemsen
Macular degeneration is a leading cause of vision impairment for persons over 65, but need not cause your patients to lose their independence. This course focuses on the challenges facing patients with macular degeneration and their families, and the important role the primary optometrist plays in getting the help they need.
Ocular Disease
OD-01
Ocular Emergencies of the Anterior Segment, Leonid Skorin, Jr.
This course covers the various ophthalmic emergencies that are encountered by optometrists in an office and emergency room setting.
OD-02
Nutritional and Biochemical Implications in Ocular Disease, Jerry Rapp
This course considers the role of nutrition and related biochemical mechanisms in the development of age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) and senile cataract, two major causes of visual impairment among the elderly; its role in diabetic cataract; ocular complications associated with gout, PKU (phenylketonuria), galactosemia and hypoglycemia.
OD-03
Inflammation: A Shifting Prospective on Dry Eye Disease, Randall R. McPherran, David N. Yang
Emerging research has allowed a clearer understanding of the interaction of inflammation and cellular communication in dry eye disease. The roles of hormones, gender and heightened autoimmune mediated response in dry eye, and other autoimmune diseases are becoming increasingly understood. Effective methods of inflammation modulation are presented.
OD-04
Taking the Mystery Out of Abnormal Pupils, Brad M. Sutton
Though they are of great concern, abnormal pupils do not have to be intimidating. This course provides the busy practitioner with the knowledge needed to appropriately diagnose and manage conditions leading to abnormal pupillary function such as Argyll-Robertson syndrome, Adie's tonic pupil, third nerve palsies, and Horner's syndrome.
OD-05
Macugen: A New Therapy for Wet Macular Degeneration, Lionel Lemos, Jr.
Macugen is a newly approved anti-vascular endothelial growth factor medication used to treat neovascular macular disease. This course presents the basis and outcomes of treatment. Macugen is a revolutionary new product that may change how we think about treatment of macular disease.
OD-06
Orbital Diseases: Diagnosis and Management, Rex A. Ballinger, David D. Reed
This course reviews several cases of orbital disease with fascinating initial presentations. Differential diagnosis along with clinical laboratory and neuro-imaging studies highlight the diagnostic testing and management of the various cases presented.
OD-07
Hereditary Retinal Disease: A Case Presentation Series, Mark T. Dunbar, Diana Shechtman
Hereditary retinal disease will often present to the primary care optometrist for evaluation. Advances in genetics have led to a better understanding of these diseases. The diagnosis and management of hereditary retinal disease are presented in case presentation format.
OD-08
Steroids in Eye Care 2005: Case Studies, David D. Reed, Rex A. Ballinger
This course will present a variety of cases in anterior segment, posterior segment, and orbital inflammation for their diagnosis and management. This course reviews the current clinical research for appropriate steroid usage and how this research is applied clinically in order to minimize or prevent complications and visual loss.
OD-09
What You Need to Know about a PVD, William L. Jones
Learn how vitreous degeneration causes a posterior vitreous detachment. Commonly, a PVD produces flashes and floaters. However, more serious problems such as retinal tears & detachments, retinal & vitreous hemorrhages, macular holes, epiretinal membranes, and macular & disc edema sometimes occur.
OD-10
Established and Investigational Treatment Strategies for Diabetic Retinopathy, Brett J. King
Diabetic retinopathy can be a severely debilitating disease. Appropriate monitoring and treatment can dramatically preserve vision in people living with diabetes. This course reviews current concepts in treating diabetic retinopathy and discusses investigational therapeutic options.
OD-11
The Newest Therapies in the Management of Retinal Vein Occlusions, Barnie Y. Lim
This course reviews the diagnosis, management, and systemic risk factors of each of the 3 main types of retinal vein occlusions (central, hemi-central, and branch). Current and new investigative treatment modalities are reviewed for each type of vein occlusion. Cases illustrating each disease entity are presented with IVFA and OCT findings.
OD-12
The Skinny on Laser Scanning Devices, Nimesh B. Patel
Scanning laser devices are relatively new in eye care. They provide us with important information, yet they are still in development. Each instrument has a history and has come a long way since its birth. The goal of this lecture is to show you the importance of each of these instruments and their use in the optometric practice.
OD-13
Anterior Segment Cases: Things to Keep in the Back of Your Mind, Greg A. Caldwell
This course reviews common to complex anomalies of the anterior segment in case format. This course will include numerous pathologies pertinent to primary care optometric practice and provide clinicians with pearls, therapeutic options and guidance around pitfalls.
OD Anterior Ocular Segment and Orbit
OD Ant-01
Modern Management of Superficial Corneal Injuries, Marc D. Myers, Andrew S. Gurwood
Mechanisms, examination techniques, differential diagnosis and therapeutic managements of corneal injury are presented. Foreign body removal, epithelial debridement, recurrent erosion prevention and management, thermal injury, chemical injury, bandage contact lens techniques and imaging are included in the discussion
OD Ant-02
Contemporary Corneal Disease: Diagnosis and Management, William R. Marcolini
An emphasis is placed on diagnosing common corneal disease and choosing therapeutic interventions. Basics of anatomy and wound healing are covered. Disease topics include dystrophies, degenerations, ectasias, erosions as well as sterile and infectious keratitis. New horizons such as keratoprosthesis and stem cell transplantation are covered.
OD Ant-03
Current Controversies in Dry Eye Management, Alan G. Kabat, Arthur B. Epstein
This course presents an overview of those treatment modalities currently available for dry eye syndrome. It offers an explanation of the rationale behind each form of therapy, as well as insight into new research that supports (or refutes) the use of these treatment options. Future therapies are also discussed.
OD Ant-04
Ocular Dermatology: Papilloma or Problem? David K. Talley
This lecture reviews the basic concepts in dermatology with an emphasis on ocular tissue. Differential diagnosis as well as the medical / surgical treatment of common lesions will be discussed in detail.
OD Ant-05
Taking Control of Your Cataract Patients-An Rx for the Future, John W. Lahr
Technology in cataract surgery is advancing rapidly. Through referrals optometrists control the major market segment, yet rarely exert guidance in final treatment decisions. Provided is the latest in research, treatment options, new technology and practice management to provide ODs with the knowledge needed to manage this growing practice segment.
OD Glaucoma
OD Glauc-01
Clinical Evaluation in the Optic Nerve in the Glaucoma Patient, John J. McSoley
This course gives insight to allow detailed examination of the optic nerve. Optic nerve anatomy, physiology and current, evolving understanding of glaucomatous pathophysiology and neuroprotection are reviewed. Clinical features of abnormality and progressive damage are discussed.
OD Glauc-02
Dynamic Contour Tonometry - How to Measure True Post-op IOP in Lasik Patients, Elliot M. Kirstein
In the wake of OHTS, our concern about the influence of corneal properties on IOP determination has spawned interest in development of newer methods designed to accurately determine true IOP. Dynamic contour tonometry is a novel measuring technique, designed to measure IOP independent of the cornea’s thickness, curvature or elastic properties.
OD Glauc-03
Clinical Decisions in Glaucoma, Murray Fingeret
The management of glaucoma requires the clinician to make an ongoing series of decisions that start with the initiation of therapy and continue as the patient is followed over time. Using case presentations, this course reviews the different decisions that confront the optometrist managing glaucoma and discusses alternatives for each decision.
OD Glauc-04
What's New in Secondary Glaucoma, Richard J. Madonna
The secondary glaucomas are a group of disorders in which IOP is elevated due to abnormal ocular or systemic conditions. They encompass a substantial number of glaucoma cases and the optometrist should be well versed in their diagnosis and management. This course provides the knowledge needed to effectively manage patients with these conditions.
OD Glauc-05
How Systemic Disease Impacts Glaucoma, Michael Sullivan Mee
This course focuses on the importance of systemic health status in glaucoma decision making. With guidance from the peer-reviewed literature, the impact of common systemic disease conditions on glaucoma patient care will be reviewed and highlighted.
OD Glauc-06
What to Expect after Trabeculectomy, Heather Gullickson Cowden
This course provides an overview of the indications for trabeculectomy, pre-operative considerations, brief procedure description, post-operative medications, post-operative evaluation and post-operative complications and management.
OD Glauc-07
Risk Factor Analysis in Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma: An Evidence-Based Approach, Michael Sullivan Mee
Although analysis of individual patient risk factors has long been important in glaucoma decision-making, compelling clinical evidence regarding the validity of various glaucoma risk factors has only recently become available. This presentation focuses on the relative importance of various glaucoma risk factors, based on published evidence.
OD Neuro-Ophthalmic
OD Neuro-01
Botulinum Toxin: From A to Z, Leonid Skorin, Jr.
This course reviews Botulinum Toxin as it is used in various medical modalities. Highlights include facial dystonia, strabismus, headache and cosmetic uses. The author has used Botulinum Toxin in his practice for over 14 years.
OD Neuro-02
Practical Methods to Quantify Eye Movements after Neurological Insult, Jack E. Richman
Brain injury often causes oculomotor dysfunctions. It is essential to assess the oculomotor system characteristics for diagnostic and rehabilitation. This course describes practical methods to quantify oculomotor disorders in acquired brain injury.
OD Neuro-03
Advances in Neuroprosthesis Development for the Blind, Lotfi B. Merabet
Sophisticated devices have been developed to restore functional vision in the blind. Human clinical trials are underway. Visual neuroprostheses produce patterned sensations of light (“phosphenes”) by stimulating intact structures of the visual pathway. Future success hinges upon understanding how the brain adapts to visual deprivation.
OD Neuro-04
Imaging Studies for Primary Eye Care, Albert D. Woods
Patients presenting with neuro-eye findings or a history consistent with neurological or vascular disorders often require imaging studies. This course covers the indications for ordering imaging studies, which studies to order, how to order, and how to interpret the findings. Clinical cases are presented for each of the imaging techniques.
OD Neuro-05
Six Steps of Sixth Nerve Palsies, Kelly A. Malloy
This is a step-wise approach to abduction deficits, focusing on identification, restrictive vs. neurogenic causes, and anatomic localization. A case-based approach shows how multiple causes have similar clinical presentations, and how appropriate work-up determines the correct etiology. Treatment and prognosis are discussed for each case.
OD Systemic Disease
OD Syst-01
Diabetic Eye Disease: Biochemistry, Ocular Hemodynamics and New Strategies For Prevention, Alan Paul Chous
This course gives the practicing optometrist an overview of the major biochemical pathways leading to diabetic microvascular disease (polyol, hexosamine, PKC and AGE), the importance and predictive power of ocular hemodynamics, and new treatment strategies for minimizing vision loss and other morbidities of diabetes.
OD Syst-02
Corneal Manifestations of Systemic Diseases, Joseph P. Shovlin
Assorted corneal findings can signal systemic disease. Many of these manifestations can bring attention to some serious life threatening conditions. Practitioners faced with various clinical signs are forced to make an appropriate differential and apply adequate treatment to minimize systemic morbidity and even patient mortality.
OD Syst-03
Managing Ocular Manifestations of Vascular Disease, Maynard L. Pohl
The identification and interprofessional management of patients manifesting ocular disorders secondary to hypertension, arteriosclerosis, cerebrovascular disease, and diabetes is discussed. Emphasis is placed on optometry's primary care role in definitive diagnosis and direction of the attention to managing the underlying vascular etiology.
OD Vitreo-Retina Posterior Ocular Segment
OD Post-01
Current Trends in Macular Degeneration, Jeffry D. Gerson
AMD is increasing in our practices, and so are the potential treatment options that we need to be able to tell our patients about. This course discusses what research has gone into current treatments and current trials of newer treatments. Approved treatments and those still under investigation are discussed.
OD Post-02
Inflammatory Fundus Disorders, Leo Semes
Inflammation of the ocular fundus occurs secondary to infectious and autoimmune etiologies and symptoms often involve decreased VA. The practitioner should recognize the pattern of infectious disorders manifesting in the ocular fundus. Additionally, the logical management both locally and systemically should be understood.
OD Post-03
Intravenous Fluorescein Angiography of the Fundus, Richard E. Frick
Fluorescein angiography plays a key role in the management of patients with retinal disease who are at high risk for vision loss. Retinal diseases, specifically diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration, are the leading causes of blindness in the United States.
OD Post-04
Recognizing Retinal Complications Secondary to Systemic Medications, Alyon J. Wasik
A range of mild to moderate to severe ocular complications occur secondary to certain systemic medications. Many of these adverse drug reactions affect the retina, especially the macula & can be visually threatening. This course focuses on recognizing an array of toxic retinal complications due to use of several common & uncommon systemic drugs.
PC Examination Techniques
PC Exam-01
Wavefront Diagnosis: A Powerful New Tool in Vision and Eye Care, Louis J. Catania
Wavefront technology is being recognized for its greater value, differential and definitive vision and eye care diagnosis. This technology provides early and accurate diagnosis of vision anomalies and correction, pre and post assessments for numerous surgical procedures and ocular surface disorders and disease.
PC Nutrition
PC Nutr-01
Aging & Nutrition: Strategies for Successful Patient Management, Stuart P. Richer, Alfred A. Rosenbloom
This course focuses on integration of essential knowledge for evaluating and managing elderly persons including nutritional intervention for potential improvement of visual function. Special emphasis concerns the growing geriatric population of visually impaired patients.
PC Ophthalmic Materials Excl Contact Lenses
PC Ophth-01
All PALs Are Not the Same - How to Pick One for Your Patient, James E. Sheedy
This course begins with a description of the optics of PALs and how they are measured and compared to one another. Then the sizes of the distance, intermediate and near zones of the major PAL designs are compared and contrasted in order to select the appropriate PAL design for the patient’s individual visual needs. Attendees receive handouts.
PC Pharmacology
PC Pharm-01
Therapeutic Drug Update-Clinical Applications, Ron Melton, Randall K. Thomas
This course reaches the cutting edge of contemporary medical management with drugs used to treat eye disease. Reviewing all relevant drug classes and latest information, clinical application of pharmaceuticals is stressed with case studies.
PC Pharm-02
Understanding the New Antibiotics, Milton M. Hom
In 1969, the US Surgeon General declared "we can close the books on infectious disease." Unfortunately, bacteria are well and sometimes even gaining on us. Is this the beginning of the end of the antibiotic era? We look at proper prescribing practices, patient issues, antibiotic arms race, contact lens wear and the private lives of bacteria.
PC Refractive Surgery and Co-Managements
PC Surg-01
Diffuse Lamellar Keratitis: Identification, Diagnosis and Treatment, Eric E. Polk
This course reviews tips on how to identify and differentiate diffuse lamellar keratitis (DLK) from other interface complications. Etiology, treatment, and a review of the current literature are discussed.
PC Surg-02
Prescribing the Proper Specialty IOL for Your Patient, Milton M. Hom, Kirk L. Smick
Many of the IOLs currently creating a buzz offer high-tech, specialty features in the way of edge design, asphericity, UV-blocking, ultra thinness, multifocality, and accommodation. We will cover the new technology IOLs, show where they fit in our practice and how to prescribe them in the future.
PC Surg-03
Advanced Corneal Topography for Corneal Evaluation with Emphasis on pre-Refractive Surgery Patients, Maziar Haririfar
This course is intended for refractive surgery co-managing optometrists and to diagnose corneal conditions for unexplainable reduced best corrected acuity. Basic topics are covered briefly, then several corneal conditions such as iatrogenic keratectasia, keratoconus and pellucid marginal degeneration are covered.
PC Surg-04
Recent Advances in the Surgical Management of Keratoconus, Kristen L. Fry
This course describes in detail the current surgical strategies for the treatment of keratoconus. Refractive procedures including LASIK, PRK, LASEK, intrastromal techniques (CK, intacs) and cornea transplantation will be discussed. Patient selection, surgical goals as well as postoperative patient care will be addressed.
PC Special Tests-Diagnostic Instrumentation
PC Instrum-01
OCT: The Optometrist’s MReye, Victor E. Malinovsky, Brad M. Sutton
This course reviews different retinal and glaucoma cases and explains how the OCT has improved optometrist's diagnostic and treatment capabilities. OCT provides an “MRI” of the eye and is influencing the management of these patients.
Practice Management
PM-01
Today’s Leadership Skills, Tomorrow’s Practice: Rx for Successful Staff Management, Ronald A. Gall
A common issue in clinical care is how to create an office team that represents the doctor and provides the best patient care. After this course the clinician will find it easier to manage office staff through leadership skills.
PM-02
Improved Patient Care through Lawsuit Protection and Prevention, Robert K. Dowd
This course reviews sources of lawsuits that optometrists are exposed to and how to protect against them through structuring their practices i.e. C-corps, S-corps, FLP’s, LLC’s, etc.
Also learn how to use the only legal tool that can protect 100% of an optometrist’s professional and personal assets from lawsuits, liens and levies.
PM-03
Computerization - The Legal Requirements And Ramifications: How To Be Sued For Malpractice, Pamela J. Miller
Learn how to properly document in the computerized office. Legal requirements and incorporating patients’ rights into your records; staff re-education, co-management issues, and coordination of all office documentation is emphasized, in addition to HIPAA requirements and implementation.
PM-04
Communicating with the Hispanic Patient: An Overview of Spanish for Eye Care, Marcela Frazier
The Hispanic population is increasing very rapidly in the US. Optometrists face a communication challenge that may impair the quality of the service we offer these patients. This course provides the practitioner with tools to help improve their ability to communicate with the Spanish-speaking patient.
PM-05
Adding an Associate to an Existing Optometric Practice: Questions and Answers - Rx for your Practice Future, Rich Wilson
This interactive and conversational course will identify key factors in the addition of an associate doctor to an existing practice. The course discusses the advantages, efficencies, and profitability of having an additional doctor.
Primary Care
PC-01
Management of the Preschool Child in the Primary Care Practice, Graham B. Erickson
An overview of management issues in preschool children is presented with emphasis on effective management of refractive errors. Clinical decisions concerning amount of refractive error, age, emmetropization, wear time and type of correction are discussed. An overview of management of strabismic, amblyopic, and ocular conditions is presented.
PC-02
Pharmacists Greatest Nightmares, Bruce E. Onofrey
Practitioners can cause the pharmacist many nights of lost sleep by making mistakes that threaten patient welfare. These include prescription errors as well as prescribing drugs resulting in interactions or side effects. This lecture highlights common prescribing errors and life-sight threatening drug interactions.
PC-03
The Big Itch: Understanding and Managing Ocular and Systemic Allergies, Kelly K. Nichols
This lecture will review diagnosis and current topical and systemic medications for allergies. Medical management, including billing, coding and advice for your patients from a “whole body” approach will be reviewed. Pollen counts per region will be discussed.
PC-04
Visual Fields: An Interactive Approach, Kelly H. Thomann
This lecture provides a methodological interactive approach for assessing visual fields. Clinical cases are presented involving the visual pathway and utilizing visual field answer templates in an interactive process to localize lesions. Interpretation and clinical correlates associated with field defects are emphasized.
PC-05
From the Eye of a Woman: The Influence of Hormones in Ocular Disorders, Kelly K. Nichols
This course discusses gender differences in ocular disorders and highlights the impact of hormones on ocular diseases more frequent in women. Macular degeneration, cataract, diabetes, dry eye, and the impact of phytoestrogens will be discussed in addition to the overall course of hormones from puberty through menopause.
PC-06
Functional Vision Loss, Richard London
The ability to differentially diagnose organic from non-organic causes of vision loss is critical prior to initiating appropriate care. This course will teach many techniques to cross-check the nature of the loss. Both afferent (VA and visual field defects) and efferent (blepherospam and spasm of the near reflex) conditions will be examined.
PC-07
Recent & Ongoing Clinical Trials in Eye Care, Brett J. King, Paul Karpecki, Murray Fingeret, Louis J. Catania, Michael D. DePaolis
Today's patients have many ways to learn about clinical trials that may benefit them. To assist clinicians in these conversations with patients, this course provides an in depth discussion of ongoing/recently completed clinical trials. Specifically reviewed are the background, current status, and possible impact of the trials.
PC-08
Metabolic Syndrome and the Type 2 Diabetes Pandemic: There IS a Connection, Wesley T. Ota
The CDC has reported an exponential increase in diabetes in the United States. There is now evidence that type 2 can be delayed or prevented by lifestyle modification. This course defines and discusses the current rise of type 2 diabetes, obesity, BMI, metabolic syndrome, and diabetes preventive strategies.
PC-09
Patient Records, Prescriptions, and the Law, Michael G. Harris, Robert E. Dister
Proper patient records protect both the patient and the doctor. The maintenance and release of record information, spectacle prescriptions, and contact lens prescriptions are regulated by law. The legal, clinical, and practical implications of these regulations are discussed.
PC-10
Looking Beyond the Eye: Preventing Vision Loss by Using Laboratory Testing and Imaging in Clinical Optometric Practice, David Krumholz
This course illustrates, through actual case presentations, how permanent vision loss can be prevented by integrating clinical diagnostic laboratory tests and imaging procedures within optometric practice. This will assist in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with ocular manifestations of certain systemic conditions.
PC-11
Refractive Surgery Update: Beyond LASIK, Marc R. Bloomenstein
LASIK has become the gold standard for refractive surgery however, some patients are not good candidates. This course will cover alternative procedures to LASIK including ICR, Phakic IOL's, Conductive Therapy, and other new exciting procedures under FDA investigation.
PC-12
Ocular Pain Management in a Primary Care Setting, Anne Mika Moy, Christina S. Wilmer
Pain management is an often overlooked component of eye care. This course discusses pain management options for the optometrist from over-the-counter medicines to controlled substances. Sample cases of frequently encountered ocular conditions are used to illustrate treatment options. Psychosocial aspects of pain and its management are discussed.
PC-13
Evidence Based Medicine: Strategies to Help Understand and Use the Latest Information from the Literature in Your Daily Practice, Andrew B. Mick
As optometry integrates into disease management, the ability to utilize the latest scientific information is a must. Tips on becoming a better critical reviewer of the literature will be presented including finding relevant articles, understanding study types, interpreting commonly used statistics, and recognizing potential flaws in methodology.
PC-14
How to Incorporate the New Genetic Thinking into your Practice Now, Charles M. Wormington, III
This lecture highlights various ways an optometrist can incorporate new genetic thinking into his/her practice. It gives very practical suggestions and examples. It shows how existing skills can be expanded and new skills acquired to catch up with the genomics revolution and its implications for optometric practice.
PC-15
Lid Wiper Epitheliopathy - A Missing Link in Dry Eye Diagnosis and Treatment, Donald R. Korb
Lid wiper epitheliopathy (LWE), a new discovery, is an epitheliopathy of that portion of the marginal conjunctiva of the upper eyelid (the lid wiper) that wipes the ocular surface during blinking. It may be present in patients with dry eye symptoms, with or without dry eye signs. The diagnosis, causes, and treatment of LWE are presented.
PC-16
Vision Rehabilitation and Life Long Learning Concepts: Pediatric/Geriatric Strategies, Alfred A. Rosenbloom, Susan R. Gormezano
The National Eye Institute, Eye Health education Program theme for 2005 is Promoting Independence through Low Vision Rehabilitation. Reflecting this idea, this program outlines optometry’s role in evaluation, and management of visually impaired children and older adults. Treatment plans are compared in terms of potential for independence.
PC-17
Pre and Post Operative Management of the Cataract Patient, Maynard L. Pohl
To update as well as refine the clinical skills of the optometric practitioner in cataract care, new surgical techniques and IOL technologies are presented. This is followed by a discussion of the key preoperative and postoperative care guidelines for successful co-managed cataract patient care in today's eye care arena.
Public Health
PH-01
Prevention of Medical Errors for Optometrists, Joseph W. Sowka, Barry J. Frauens
This course covers, in an interactive case presentation format, common causes of medical errors that can occur in the optometric office. Prevention of errors is stressed and root cause analysis is covered. Actual malpractice cases are analyzed with an eye towards prevention. This course satisfies the requirements for the state of Florida.
PH-02
Update on HIV Disease Management, David C. Bright
This course provides a summary of demographic information about HIV worldwide. It gives an overview of HIV immunology, antiretroviral combination therapy, and recent recommendations for treatment. It discusses modifications of on-going treatment regimens, provides updates on management of CMV retinitis and office issues relating to HIV patients.
PH-03
Contact Lenses in the Work Environment, Anthony P. Cullen
This course evaluates the safety of the wearing of contact lenses in a variety of environmental situations including those that may initially appear hazardous. Some anecdotes are refuted and guidelines for evaluating workplace hazards presented. An approach to managing inappropriate and discriminatory regulations is discussed.
PH-04
Refraction and the Law, John G. Classe
Refraction is the key component of vision correction. Legal issues affecting refraction include federal and state vision regulations for drivers, requirements for release of prescriptions, disciplinary actions by state boards for improper delegation of refraction, and liability for corrective spectacles, contact lenses, IOLs, and refractive surgery
PH-05
Did I Pass the Test? Vision Impairment and Driving, Dennis W. Siemsen
The automobile is the primary form of transportation for many people, and optometrists are often asked to evaluate a patient’s ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. This course discusses practical optometric approaches, the facts on driving with impaired vision and a review of state laws on driving.
Special Topics
ST-01
New Approaches to the Evaluation of the Optic Nerve in Glaucoma, Murray Fingeret, John Flanagan, Robert Weinreb, Felipe Medeiros
This course will review the different ways the optic nerve may be involved in glaucoma. Included will be a discussion on optic nerve signs as well clinical methods to assess optic disk size and its use in evaluating the optic nerve for glaucomatous damage. A new approach to evaluating the optic nerve will be described.
ST-02
Refractive Surgery 2005:Rx for the Future, Louis Catania, Steven Grossnickle, Kevin Waltz, Dan Tran
Technological advancements in refractive and cataract surgery have lessened the distinctions between these two separate arenas. Wavefront custom ablations, intralase and the arrival of accommodative pseudoaccommodative, and phakic intraocular lenses have expanded patient choices and merged these two surgical arenas. This stellar panel of refractive surgeons and optometrists discusses these latest advancements and their implications for the future.
ST-03
Revisiting the Structure-Function Relationship in Glaucoma: Implications from Recent Clinical Trials, John Flanagan, Pamela Sample, Linda Zangwill, Chris A. Johnson
This course will review the current understanding of the structure-function relationship as it relates to glaucoma, and reviews important information from recent and ongoing clinical trials that may force us to modify current perceptions. Included will be a discussion of the OHTs ancillary studies involving both Short-Wavelength Automated Perimetry and the Heidelberg Retina Tomograph. In addition there will be discussion of the African Americans with Glaucoma (AAG) study.
ST-04
The Optometrist's Role in the Prevention of Vascular Disease, Lawrence May
From a medical physician's perspective, this course will provide the practitioner with the latest information in the prevention and management of vascular disease.
ST-05
Customized Contact Lens Correction Using Wavefront Technologies, Mohinder Merchea, Gwenyoung Yoon, Patrick J. Caroline
The human eye suffers from the optical defects called “wavefront aberration” which includes both lower (defocus and astigmatism) and higher order aberrations. Wavefront sensing technique allows us to precisely understand optical quality of the eye by measuring these aberrations.
ST-06
Digital Retinal Imaging; A Clinical Perspective for the Primary Care Optometrist, Gerald J. Selvin, Anthony A.Cavallerano, Baharak Asefzadeh, Robert W. Dunphy
This course is an overview of emerging technology. Discussion includes imaging systems, their integration into patient care, and the role of devices in establishing new standards of care for diabetes, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, and other disorders. Case studies are used to illustrate clinical diagnostic and management principles.
Workshop
WK-01
Intermediate Vision Therapy Techniques for the Primary Care Practice, Christine L. Allison
This workshop highlights basic in-instrument therapy techniques, as well as more advanced free space techniques. Workshop participants perform the techniques on each other beginning with the basic skills and continuing toward more advanced procedures.
WK-02
Punctum/Naso-lacrimal Occlusion Workshop, Walter Potaznick, Irwin M. Shwom
Punctal plugs offer a practical method to relieve the symptoms of aqueous deficient and contact lens induced marginal dry eye. This workshop provides the practitioner with the background and training to correctly insert various types of punctal plugs. Thermo-plastic and Hema materials as well as new instrumentation for insertion will be available.
WK-03
Foreign Body Removal Workshop, Walter Potaznick, Irwin M. Shwom
This workshop provides the practitioner the hands-on experience and necessary skills to safely triage and remove non-penetrating foreign bodies and to effectively manage the short and long follow-up care.
WK-04
Gonioscopy Interpretation, David M. Cale, Michael Gerstner
Gonioscopy is an important clinical skill that is often subject to difficulty in interpretation. This workshop reviews the procedure and emphasizes interpretation of the finding. Instruction aids include video monitor & recording, slit lamps with teaching tubes, and video clips of gonioscopic examination of several different types of angles.
WK-05
Management of Bell's Palsy Related Dry Eye, Brendal Waiss, Sherin Varghese
This course briefly covers etiology, diagnosis and treatment of dry eye as caused by the ocular manifestations of Bell’s Palsy. We are providing hands-on experience with moisture goggles, different styles of moisture chambers (including fabricating customized moisture chambers) and hands-on experience fitting external lid weights.
WK-06
Dilation and Irrigation Workshop, Raymond R. Maeda
This course teaches the techniques necessary to assess the patient who presents with epiphora and does not have adequate drainage of the lacrimal system. Hands-on participation includes punctal dilation and lacrimal irrigation. Interpretation of the results is reviewed.
WK-07
Fluorescein Angiography Injection Workshop, Mark H. Sawamura, Judy W.H. Tong, Steven G. Ferucci
This course teaches the techniques to administer intravenous dye for ocular angiography. Hands-on participation includes preparing a syringe with fluorescein dye with butterfly tubing and performing venipuncture and injection into a simulator arm. Infection control procedures and vaccination precautions are reviewed.
WK-08
Basic Suturing Techniques in Primary Care Optometry, Kathy Yang-Williams, Cliff M. Caudill
This workshop provides the primary care optometrist with the techniques and indications for ophthalmic wound suturing and suture barb removal.
WK-09
Injectable Medications and Minor Surgical Procedures in Primary Eye Care, David K. Talley
This workshop provides an introduction to the utilization of injectable medications and minor surgical procedures in primary eye care. The material is presented in a clinical format using the following stations: Instrumentation and infection control, basic injection procedures, minor surgical procedures.
WK-10
Hi-Tech Diagnostic Procedures in the Management of Glaucoma and Retinal Disease Workshop, Sherry J. Bass, Jerome Sherman
Hi-tech diagnostic instruments are technology today that will guide treatment in tomorrow's practice for diseases of the retina and optic nerve. This workshop provides hands-on experience in data acquisition and interpretation using the HRTII, GDxVCC Nerve Fiber Layer Analyzer, OCT3, Optos RetinoMap and the Pascal Dynamic Contour Tonometer.
WK-11
Ocular Prosthetic Workshop, Sunny M. Sanders
This workshop provides an overview of prosthetic devices and procedures. The emphasis is to teach the skills needed to evaluate, maintain, modify, fit and re-fit the various prosthetic ophthalmic devices. Hands-on techniques, illustrative cases and management theory will be highlighted.
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