OD Meeting Schedule

Thursday, September 28, 2023

11:30am 

Golf Classic & Gray Cup
Fox Run Golf Links – Elk Grove Village, IL

Register for the IOA Golf Classic & Gray Cup

Friday, September 29, 2023

9:00am - 12:00pm

"Cornucopia of Corneal Disease and Surgeries" (3 hrs TQ)     -  FULL
Instructor: Cecelia Koetting, OD

The cornea is the window to the eye and, as such, very important to keep healthy. We will discuss some of the more common corneal diseases including neurotrophic and neuropathic keratitis, limbal stem cell deficiency and keratoconus. It is important not only to understand how to diagnose and treat in office, but also the surgical interventions that may be needed and how to co-manage.

"Grand Rounds: My Favorite Cases" (3 hrs TQ) -  FULL
Instructor: Chris Borgman, OD

This grand-rounds style continuing education course will highlight unique neuro-optometry cases that the author has managed and used to increase his knowledge in the neuro-optometry realm of eye care. This course will review and discuss the pathology behind specifically chosen real neuro-optometry and optic nerve pathology cases that are not seen every day in optometry. An approach to review and use our vast knowledge of ocular anatomy, physiology, and pathology will be reviewed to best manage patients that may not present every day. New thoughts in the management and treatment of neuro-optometry and orbital pathology cases will be reviewed and discussed.

12:00pm – 1:30pm

Lunch & Board Swearing-In (all attendees)

1:30pm – 4:30pm

"Nutrition and the Eye from Front to Back" (3 hrs TQ) -  FULL
Instructor: Cecelia Koetting, OD

Nutrition and diet are something that we know is important for our entire body, but how familiar are we with the specifics of how it affects the ocular system? We will discuss the impact of nutrition in regards to both anterior and posterior segment of eye as well as venture into the inner workings our brain in relation to our visual system. We will also discuss the problems that can occur to our patients when there is too much or too little of specific vitamins and minerals.

“Comprehensive Cornea: CXL, Contact Lenses, and Complications” (3 hrs TQ) -  FULL
Instructor: Ryan McKinnis, OD

Since it garnered FDA approval, corneal collagen cross-linking has revolutionized the management of corneal ectasia. Yet, there remains conflicting protocols and treatment recommendations that the primary care optometrist must navigate. This course will strive to simplify the decision making process for the optometrist that encounters a corneal ectasia, as well as expand on treatment protocols associated with CXL.

Contact lens complications have existed since contact lenses were first invented. In fact, many have become so commonplace that they barely command a side-bar in most continuing education courses. But what happens when you really encounter something truly bizarre? This course will not be a traditional lecture. Instead, this course strives to be exceedingly interactive while we navigate complex complications and the patients that present with them!

4:30pm – 6:30pm

Exhibit Hall with drinks & appetizers
Jimmy Buffett themed with drinks brought to you by VSP Vision

Saturday, September 30, 2023

8:00am - 11:00am 

"Ocular Pathology: Front to Back" (3 hrs TQ)   -  FULL
Instructor: Blair Lonsberry, OD

Optometric physicians are generally comfortable in the diagnosis and treatment of anterior segment conditions.  However, the posterior segment is often viewed with less confidence.  The following presentation will utilize the latest in interactive technology to review a variety of common anterior and posterior segment conditions in a case based format emphasizing the latest treatment/management. 

“Treating the Patient in Your Chair” (3 hrs TQ)
Instructor: Breanne McGhee, OD

In this interactive three-hour (3) course, the speaker will educate doctors on identifying mental illnesses and using interprofessional care strategies to support patients. We will explore safe ophthalmic prescribing considerations for pregnant and nursing patients when managing various anterior and posterior segment diseases. Lastly, we will cover the epidemiology, prevalence, differential diagnoses, diagnostic factors, and treatment of some common and rare visual hallucinatory symptoms that patients may present with.

WORKSHOP: "Laser Learning Lab" (3 hrs Reg.)  
Instructor: Nathan Lighthizer, OD
Additional $30 registration fee – Limited to 15 attendees

The use of laser energy to treat various anterior segment conditions, including posterior capsular opacification (PCO), angle closure glaucoma, and open angle glaucoma, has been used by optometric physicians in certain states for over a decade now.  This interactive lab will review and update these ophthalmic laser procedures.  Attendees will get to perform YAG capsulotomies, laser peripheral iridotomies, and SLT’s with actual lasers on model eyes.

9:15am - 10:15am

IOA/AOA+ Leadership Link

We are looking for IOA members to meet with students to participate in the AOA+ Leadership Link program. This is your chance to network with students and share your experiences with them as they map out their future. Sign up to attend IOA/AOA+ Leadership Link session and participate in a small group setting to engage students and help them build a network for their future.

10:15am - 11:00am

Career Fair

If you are considering hiring an OD in the next year or two, we will be offering a career fair that is open to IOA members only. This will be a great opportunity to start building a relationship with a future member of your team.

Register for AOA+ and/or Leadership Link Here

11:00am – 1:00pm

Exhibit Hall & Lunch

1:00pm - 4:00pm

"Therapeutic Management of Ocular Inflammation and Anterior Segment Disease" (3 hrs TQ)   -  FULL
Instructor: Blair Lonsberry, OD

When it comes to the treatment of anterior segment disease, optometrists do not hesitate when prescribing topical medications but often hesitate in prescribing oral medications. This interactive presentation examines the use of both topical and oral pharmaceuticals in the treatment/management of a variety of anterior segment diseases including ocular inflammation.

“AMD and AMD Imposters & Image-in That! Scanning for Retinal Disease” (3 hrs TQ)
Instructor: Mohammad Rafieetary, OD

Optometrists encounter a number of patients with a variety of degenerative and non-degenerative macular conditions including age-related macular degeneration (AMD). This lecture describes AMD and compares it to other macular degenerative disorders for proper management. The advances in Imaging technologies for eye care have significantly changed how we manage eye disease. The development of optical coherence tomography and its application in eye care is an excellent example of this. This lecture delves in using OCT cross-sectional and thickness map analysis as investigational tools in evaluating a variety of vitreoretinal diseases. Morphologic changes in the vitreous and retina, including the optic nerve as well as the choroid, is examined in different phases of many conditions, including but not limited to macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal artery, and vein occlusion, peripheral retina, and glaucoma. Comparisons to OCTA and other imaging techniques are made as well.

WORKSHOP: "Laser Learning Lab" (3 hrs Reg.)  - FULL - Additional workshop added Saturday from 8am-11am
Instructor: Nathan Lighthizer, OD
Additional $30 registration fee – Limited to 15 attendees

The use of laser energy to treat various anterior segment conditions, including posterior capsular opacification (PCO), angle closure glaucoma, and open angle glaucoma, has been used by optometric physicians in certain states for over a decade now.  This interactive lab will review and update these ophthalmic laser procedures.  Attendees will get to perform YAG capsulotomies, laser peripheral iridotomies, and SLT’s with actual lasers on model eyes.

5:00pm - 10:30pm

Illinois Optometry's Celebration feat. Eye Docs of Rock
Ticketed event
Free ticket included with all full weekend registrations
Additional tickets may be purchased here.

Sunday, October 1, 2023

9:00am - 12:00pm

"Grand Rounds: A String of Pearls" (3 hrs TQ)
Instructor: Nathan Lighthizer, OD

Recognizing and treating ocular disease cases can be one of the most rewarding aspects of our profession.  This interactive grand rounds course will feature actual anterior and posterior segment encounters seen at the NSU Oklahoma College of Optometry.   An emphasis will be placed on viral eye disease, oral pharmaceuticals, and optic nerve disease.  

12:00pm – 1:00pm 

Lunch

1:00pm - 4:00pm

"The Glaucoma Compass" (3 hrs TQ)
Instructor: Nathan Lighthizer, OD

Glaucoma is one of the most common vision threatening disorders that we see in our exam chair on a day in and day out basis.  Clinical and scientific evidence supports the use of numerous tests to help in the diagnosis, management, and follow-up of glaucoma. This interactive glaucoma lecture will review some of the classic tests for glaucoma including IOP measurement, VF testing, gonioscopy, OCT and ONH imaging.   It will also introduce and give participants the opportunity to get familiar with newer technology including corneal hysteresis, ERG, SLT, new medications, and drug delivery.