OD Meeting Schedule

Thursday, September 29, 2022

Friday, September 30, 2022

Time

"Everything Eye Doctors Should Know About Non-Ophthalmic Diabetes Complications"

This course will take a deep dive into the myriad complications of diabetes outside of the eye, as well as their relationship to diabetes-related eye disease and the panoply of therapeutic choices for treating hyperglycemia, hypertension and dyslipidemia ubiquitous in patients with diabetes. Attendees will be better able to identify non-ocular complications most associated with diabetic retinal disease and counsel patients about systemic treatment options that lower the risk of cardiovascular, neurologic, renal, and ocular diseases.

"Better Life Through Chemistry: Ocular Pain Management and Drug Pipeline"

Any provider who sees patients with ocular emergencies knows there is a need for pain management. This case-based review of ocular pain management will help reinforce our common and not-so-common treatment protocols. Additionally, we will explore both new drugs and those on the horizon.

"Basic Scleral Lens Workshop: Application, Removal, and Evaluation" 

This 2 hour CE workshop will begin with a presentation on the basics of scleral lens fitting and design.  Attendees will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with scleral lens application, removal and evaluation using a slit lamp.   

"Advanced Scleral Lens Workshop"

This 2 hour CE workshop will begin with a presentation on advanced fitting techniques and troubleshooting scleral lenses.  The instructor will discuss peripheral curve modifications, notches and vaults and review best practices for address the most common complications associated with scleral lens wear.  Attendees will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with scleral lens evaluation and adjustment of poor fitting lenses.   

"The Impact of Nutrition and the Microbiome on Eye and Related Systemic Diseases"

The standard American Diet is literally SAD and increases the risk of an unhealthy microbiome. This course will consider nutritional influences on a variety of ocular conditions ranging from AMD, diabetic retinal disease, ocular surface disease and glaucoma as well as systemic diseases that directly contribute to eye disease. Special emphasis will be placed on our so-called "second brain," the gut-brain axis and microbiome abnormalities that contribute to each of these pathological conditions.

"Life-Changing Optometric Management of Those at Risk and Living with Diabetes"

Raise your level of optometric care for your patients at risk or living with diabetes with the latest clinical tools and standards of care. Expanded knowledge of current technology and systemic manifestations of diabetes. Optometric management of some conditions of co-morbidity that also more greatly impact those at risk and living with diabetes and being a part of the patient healthcare team managing their wellness.

Saturday, October 1, 2022

"Neuroimaging 101: MRI & Neuro Brainteaser Cases"

This course will review and discuss the basic physics, theory, clinical application, and the most common uses of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for the everyday, practicing optometrist.  This course is intended to be an introductory course to MRI neuroimaging for optometrists who are wanting to get more comfortable ordering, reviewing/reading their own patients' MRI scans.  The presenter's approach to MRI interpretation along with several real case examples are included to apply learned concepts.  As the most common neurological disorders that optometrists typically manage are associated with cerebrovascular accidents, this course will mainly emphasize interpretation of MRI scans in patients with ocular findings secondary to stroke. The course will then begin a grand-rounds style presentation highlighting 10 unique neuro-optometry cases that the author has managed and used to increase his knowledge in the neuro-optometry realm of eye care. New thoughts in the management and treatment of neuro-optometry and orbital pathology cases will be reviewed.  

"Myopia Management in 2022"

Myopia is a quickly evolving field. Our understanding of the mechanism for myopia development, progression, and clinical interventions to mitigate risk factors and slow progression have advanced significantly in the last several years. This course will provide a comprehensive overview of evidence-based myopia management in 2022. Topics covered will include myopia development research, risk factors associated with myopia, clinical interventions, clinical case examples and effective implementation of myopia management in the optometric clinical practice.

"Optic Neuritis Update & Acute Vertical Diplopia: Neuro-Optometric Approach"

Optometrists are often the first clinician to evaluate and diagnose optic neuritis and acute vertical diplopia in patients.  We'll start by reviewing optic neuritis, which has historically been most commonly associated with multiple sclerosis or idiopathic causes.  However, there has been a movement in the management of optic neuritis to consider unusual associations of neuromyelitis optica (NMO) antibodies and myelin oligodendrocytic glycoprotein (MOG) antibodies in atypical presentations of optic neuritis in patients.  This course will review landmark studies, treatment options, neuroimaging recommendations, and lab testing to consider in both typical optic neuritis patients, as well as in atypical cases. We will then cover vertical diplopia, which can have many causes (ie. infarction, demyelination, trauma, etc.) so astute clinical exam can uncover clues as to the etiology of acute onset vertical diplopia cases; and also will help direct appropriate referral and/or additional testing (ie. neurological consult, neuroimaging, etc.).  The course will feature a handful of real cases the author has encountered clinically that highlight the importance of drilling down to the ultimate diagnosis resulted in appropriate diagnoses with minimal confusion.  A review of the author's favorite approach to vertical diplopia cases is outlined and applied to these cases.

"Office Based Surgery & Thyroid Eye Disease for Optometric Physicians"

This course serves as a broad introduction to the spectrum of office-based non-laser surgical procedures routinely performed in optometric practice. The course reviews the anatomical and histological correlates to successful surgical planning, introducing elements of asepsis and infection control, anesthesia considerations, skin cancer screening and detection, pre- and post-operative planning. Then the course will transition to a review of the clinical manifestations of Thyroid Eye Disease with clinicopathologic correlation to the orbitopathy and immunology which accounts for the signs and symptoms associated with this condition.

Sunday, October 2, 2022

"Ophthalmic Innovations"

This 3 hr class will cover all things new in the ophthalmic space. It will include discussions of glaucoma, retina, pharmaceutical agents, surgery and systemic medicine. 

"Multimodal Imaging Technologies & Interpretation Boot Camp"

This course will cover recent advances in OCT, including angiography and enhanced depth imaging, as well as other emerging imaging technologies such as widefield/ultra widefield color photography and fundus autofluorescence that have improved our ability to detect, accurately diagnosis, and manage posterior segment disease. Both normal features and pathologic findings in various disease entities such as diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusion, and AMD will be explored. 

"Retinal Disease Grand Rounds"

Using a fast-paced, case presentation format this course will cover some common and some not-so-common vitreoretinal pathologies. Audience participation will be encouraged during case discussions regarding clinical case analysis, diagnostic reasoning used to arrive at a proper diagnosis, interpretation of ancillary diagnostic tests, and generation of management plans using evidence-based medicine and standard of care guidelines. This case series will emphasize primary care of posterior segment disease utilizing multimodal imaging.

"Cancer Screenings for Eyelids + Video Grand Rounds"

A comprehensive approach towards skin cancer screening in optometric practice. Rationale for screening, review of histology and evolution of skin cancer, and the pre-cancerous and cancerous lesions of primary importance in optometric practice will be discussed. Then the course will transition to a video based Grand Rounds-style introduction to optometric office-based surgery. Discussion will center on common in-office surgical procedures performed in the primary eye care setting including dermatologic excisions, biopsies, lacrimal procedures, and office-oculoplastics for lid malpositions. Techniques will be demonstrated and analyzed.