Congress Info

OD-01 Meet the Contacts Tonight...on this 'Red Eye' Flight

Thursday, July 11 | 8:30 - 9:30 | Duration: 1hr

Come join us on our flight as we will diagnose and treat Contact Lens induced red eyes encountered in clinical practice. The passengers on our journey suffer from some common and not so common conditions, such as CLARE Contact Lens Associated Red Eye, A canthameoba Keratitis, Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis GPC and CLPI Contact Lens Peripheral Infiltrate. So, fasten your seat belt and get ready to take off on this voyage to identify and manage these ocular ailments.

Speaker: Seema Nanda

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OD-02 Future of Glaucoma Diagnosis & Management Function and Pressures

Thursday, July 11 | 8:30 - 10:30 | Duration: 2hr

The course will outline the current standards of practice for the structural and functional evaluation of patients with glaucoma and discuss the future of imaging in the diagnosis and management of glaucoma.

Speaker: John G. Flanagan, PhD, DSc(hon), FCOptom, FAAO

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OD-03 Vision and Concussion for the Primary Care OD

Thursday, July 11 | 9:30 - 10:30 | Duration: 1hr

Are you seeing patients after concussions or whiplash? Do your patients have visual complaints that don't seem to be explained by the refraction or ocular health testing?

This course is for the primary care OD who wants to learn how to better serve their patients who have sustained a head injury. Learn valuable tips on testing, prescribing, and co-management.

Speaker: Dr. Cameron McCrodan OD, FCOVD

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OD-04 What's my beef with Glaucoma

Thursday, July 11 | 11:00 - 12:00 | Duration: 1hr

Glaucoma medications are advancing but still have one major problem-the patient The lecturer will discuss the problems and advantages with prescribing glaucoma medications. What are some things we can do to make a better patient and better outcome for the treatment of the disease.

Speaker: David P. Sendrowski, OD, FAAO

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OD-05 Ocular Manifestations in Autoimmune Disease

Thursday, July 11 | 11:00 - 1:00 | Duration: 2hr

Patients present with an array of systemic disorders. The autoimmune disorders are a varied group of conditions that provide a difficult challenge for both patient and clinician. This interactive presentation will focus on the ocular complications associated with autoimmune disorders, including diagnosis, management and treatment.

Speaker: Blair Lonsberry, MS, OD, MEd, FAAO

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OD-06 Headaches, dizziness and nausea in a Primary Care Setting

Thursday, July 11 | 12:00 - 1:00 | Duration: 1hr

Many of your patients will be suffering from headaches, dizziness or nausea. This course will cover the areas (visual and non-visual) that can cause these symptoms, things you can do to help, and which other professionals to refer to for co-management. We can also help make sure their prescription isn't part of the problem.

Speaker: Dr. Cameron McCrodan OD, FCOVD

OD-07 What's behind vision therapy?

Friday, July 12 | 8:30 - 9:30 | Duration: 1hr

From an incredible skeptic, to practicing only in the area of functional vision or vision therapy, Dr. McCrodan will take a pragmatic approach to introducing and covering a growing area of our profession. Learn about what it can be used to treat, what limits there are, evidence, and how to co-manage.

Speaker: Dr. Cameron McCrodan OD, FCOVD

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OD-08 Legends of the Posterior Segment

Friday, July 12 | 8:30 - 10:30 | Duration: 2hr

Optometric physicians are typically 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 posterior segment conditions in a case based format.

Speaker: Blair Lonsberry, MS, OD, MEd, FAAO

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OA-01A / OA-01B Unusual Spectacle Measuring & Lensometry

Friday, July 12 | 8:30 - 10:00 & 10:15 - 11:45 | Duration: 1.5hr

While many optometric practices depend on their automated lensometer to neutralize or check spectacles prescriptions, knowledge of some special design lenses is very necessary. This 90 minute hands-on workshop (with manual lensometers) will go through the neutralization of unusual & more difficult lens designs such as bicentric lenses, lenses with prism, high plus with a bifocal for true add power & using the PAL template correctly for best results. This workshop will be limited to 20 participants and all participants must have a working knowledge of how to use a manual lensometer.

Speakers: Marilyn Smith and Sonya Cheung

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OD-09 Systemic and Medical Jeopardy

Friday, July 12 | 9:30 - 11:30 | Duration: 2hr

In a game show format, participants will play against one another to see how many points they can build up from their knowledge of systemic disease states and medical treatment of common disorders one may encounter in the practice setting. Questions get more difficult as the question value increase.

Speaker: David P. Sendrowski, OD, FAAO

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OD-10 New lasers for the treatment of AMD

Friday, July 12 | 10:30 - 11:30 | Duration: 1hr

This lecture will talk about the 2-RT laser for RPE revitalization. Will go over data that has been accumulating over the past year with very positive in terms of its role in preventing progression of AMD. Will also talk about the Clear-K laser which is not yet available, but which has been used on a trial basis in patients who have significant central visual loss from geographic atrophy to regain some lines of visual acuity.

Speaker: Lawrence Brierley, MD

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OA-02 Resolving Conflict

Friday, July 12 | 3:00 - 3:50 | Duration: 50 mins

Conflict in organizations is a natural occurrence in an environment where people are working closely every day. Most business leaders or managers are not taught how to deal with conflict so it is often left unresolved. What happens when conflict is not resolved is everything from loss of productivity, staff retention issues, loss of revenue and patient satisfaction declines. Conflict affects work period. Understanding how to deal with it is an important and crucial business strategy to ensure your team is cohesive and productive.

Speaker: Trudi Charest, Co-Founder, Marketing4ECPs

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Opiods

Friday, July 12 | 3:00 - 5:00 | Duration: 2 hrs

Speaker: Kenneth W. Eakland, O.D. Pacific University, 1984

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OD-11 Cryo-preserved Amniotic Membrane: A New Hope

Friday, July 12 | 3:00 - 5:00 | Duration: 2hr

This course discusses a new technology to aid the practitioner in the treatment of various corneal epithelial anomalies. Initially, the inflammatory response is reviewed, including how a scar is formed. Then current passive treatment regimens will be deliberated, leading to a discussion of active treatment with biological bandages. A dialogue on several types of corneal syndromes will then be studied, including Epithelial Basement Membrane Dystrophy, Neurotrophic Ulcers, Recurrent Corneal Erosions, and the management of Dry Eyes. The regenerative and healing properties will then be validated through case examples seen in clinical practice. Also, a comparison of dry versus cryopreserved amniotic membrane will be highlighted. Lastly, treatment protocols and the application and removal process of the biological membrane will be communicated.

Speaker: Seema Nanda

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OA-03 Tuning In – The Art of TRULY Listening

Friday, July 12 | 4:00 - 5:00 | Duration: 1hr

Truly listening is indeed an “job” both socially & in the work environment. Not only must we turn off our own “mind chatter” but we must tune into what others are telling us and sometimes read “between the lines” particularly for excellent optometric client care. This lecture will present practical ways to become an excellent listener as well as some body language signals that note when you are being heard.

Speakers: Marilyn Smith

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OD-12 The future structure of Glaucoma

Friday, July 12 | 4:00 - 5:00 | Duration: 1hr

The clinical relevance of both structural change and the functional deficits associated with the development of glaucoma has been debated for many years. New techniques for the evaluation of visual function and high-resolution techniques for the quantification of structural change will be introduced. The scientific principles, clinical application and relevance of these techniques will be presented with particular respect to present day optometric practice. Methods to recognize change over time have been introduced trend and event analysis, and new progression software will be discussed. Finally, the concepts of integrating functional information with structural data to better recognize glaucoma loss and its progression will be discussed.

Speaker: John G. Flanagan, PhD, DSc(hon), FCOptom, FAAO

OD-13 Clinical Challenges in Uveitis Tales from the AC

Saturday, July 13 | 8:30 - 10:30 | Duration: 2hr

The course will review the management of anterior uveitis and proper approaches to treatment and disease management. Specific types of anterior uveitis will be discussed along with specific physical signs the patient may present with along with the anterior uveitis. Laboratory testing and treatment strategies are discussed as well.

Speaker: David P. Sendrowski, OD, FAAO

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OA-04 Dispensing the 2nd, 3rd & 4th Pair

Saturday, July 1 | 8:30 - 9:30 | Duration: 1hr

Very few optometric clients can truly get by with one pair of glasses & we have SO much to offer our clients in fantastic frame & lens designs!! This 50-minute lecture will review how to be prepared to offer the 2nd, 3rd or even 4th pair of glasses with comfort & ease so the clients’ vocation & avocations are best served with their eyewear. It is the ECPs responsibility to present all aspects of ophthalmic eyewear whether the client chooses to make multiple purchases at their visit or return for new pairs at a later date. It all starts with frame selection!!

Speakers: Marilyn Smith

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OD-15 Genetic Testing and photo...

Saturday, July 13 | 8:30 - 10:30 | Duration: 2hr

Currently 3000 clinical genetic tests are available to health care providers. This number is growing nearly exponentially annually and is expected to continue for the foreseeable future. There are multiple tests that are directly related to eye care and ocular conditions seen routinely in optometric practices. This presentation will update participants on the current status of genetic testing available to optometric physicians. The presentation will overview widely held myths regarding genetic testing. Further with the rapid expansion in testing options, selecting the appropriate test based on evidence based recommendations is critical. Specific details on how to determine evidence based relevance will be provided. Detailed examination of optometric relevant genetic testing, c currently available will be discussed. The presentation will include a detailed discussion on the clinical resources currently available to optometric practitioners that can assist them through the important patient counseling and decision process.

Speaker: Kenneth W. Eakland, O.D. Pacific University, 1984

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OA-05 Dominate Digitally

Friday, July 12 | 9:30 - 10:20 | Duration: 50 mins

There is so much to learn and understand about the world of digital marketing and it is changing rapidly. We will walk you through the basics which you can implement immediately into your marketing strategy and start seeing ROI right away.

Speaker: Trudi Charest, Co-Founder, Marketing4ECPs

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OA-06 Why Patients Leave

Saturday, July 13 | 11:00 - 11:50 | Duration: 50 mins

The average independent eyecare practice loses on average 50 of eyeglass prescriptions that walk out the office door for various reasons. This training session will discuss patient behaviours and the changing eyecare landscape. We will look at the four main reasons why a patient leaves our practice and what we can do to stop the walking RX.

Speaker: Trudi Charest, Co-Founder, Marketing4ECPs

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OD-16 New Hope Genomics

Saturday, July 13 | 11:00 - 12:00 | Duration: 1hr

Detals coming soon.

Speaker: Kenneth W. Eakland, O.D. Pacific University, 1984

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OD-17 Oral Pharmaceuticals in Anterior Segment Disease

Saturday, July 13 | 11:00 - 1:00 | Duration: 2hr

This interactive course examines the use of oral pharmaceuticals in the treatment management of a variety of anterior segment diseases. Topical areas include HSV keratitis, herpes zoster ophthalmicus, bacterial allergic conjunctivitis, lid periocular tissues, uveitis and dry eye disease Sjogrens.

Speaker: Blair Lonsberry, MS, OD, MEd, FAAO

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OD-18 Glaucoma Under Pressure

Saturday, July 13 | 12:00 - 1:00 | Duration: 1hr

Intraocular pressure IOPis one of the main risk factors for the glaucoma. However, more people with ocular hypertension IOP21mmHgdo not have glaucoma, and many people with glaucoma have IOP within normal limits. The relationship between IOP and systemic blood pressure BP will be discussed, with particular relevance to the development of glaucoma. The importance of ocular perfusion pressure OPP and the optic nerve will be discussed. Finally, the relationship between OPP and intra-cranial pressure ICP, and the clinical importance of the lamina cribrosa pressure differential will be introduced with particular relevance to normal tension glaucoma.

Speaker: John G. Flanagan, PhD, DSc(hon), FCOptom, FAAO

OD-14 Harry Potter and the Secret Chamber of Dry Eye Spells

Sunday, July 14 | 8:30 - 9:30 | Duration: 1hr

Diagnosing Dry Eye Disease has advanced significantly over the last few years. Understanding the tear film and the effects on the corneal surface will initially be reviewed. Next, through the use of Harry Potters sorting hat, we will be dividing the layers into lipid, aqueous, mucin, and corneal epithelium. Once they are assessed, then we will discuss the appropriate diagnostic test, including, but not limited to MMP-9, Osmolarity, and Meibography. Enter the Secret Chamber and learn all the Dry Spells we can perform as clinical wizards.

Speaker: Seema Nanda

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OD-19 Optometric Glaucoma Society New Ways to Treat the Patient with Glaucoma

Sunday, July 14 | 8:30 - 10:30 | Duration: 2hr

This course will discuss new ways to treat the glaucoma patient. Included will be a discussion on advances in anterior segment imaging and surgery the role that cataract surgery has in reducing intraocular pressure and how it may be utilized with new devices to reduce the IOP and advances in structural and functional testing to allow improved monitoring of the patient with glaucomatous damage.

Speaker: John G. Flanagan, PhD, DSc(hon), FCOptom, FAAO

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OD-20 Reading and learning for primary care ODs

Sunday, July 14 | 9:30 - 10:30 | Duration: 1hr

Parents often bring kids in for exams to rule out vision when there is a learning problem. This course will help to provide a pragmatic understanding of how vision relates to reading/learning, and give you quick and practical tools to use in history and testing.

Speaker: Dr. Cameron McCrodan OD, FCOVD

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OD-21 Clinical Cases in Glaucoma

Sunday, July 14 | 11:00 - 12:00 | Duration: 1hr

The lecturer will present clinical cases in which the glaucoma presentation was associated with a systemic disorder or was one in which other systemic factors were thought to play a role in the ocular disease process. Questions will be asked along with a discussion of what was done or what could have been done.

Speaker: David P. Sendrowski, OD, FAAO

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OD-22 Diagnosing & Managing Ocular Urgencies and Emergencies

Sunday, July 14 | 11:00 - 1:00 | Duration: 2hr

Utilizing the latest in interactive technology, this course will review the various presentations of ocular urgencies and emergencies; focusing on triaging, case history and key points in diagnosing various emergent conditions. Appropriate treatment and management plans will be discussed in detail, focusing on current therapeutic intervention.

Speaker: Blair Lonsberry, MS, OD, MEd, FAAO

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OD-23 New Apps for the iLid

Sunday, July 14 | 12:00 - 1:00 | Duration: 1hr

This course discusses the latest advances and technologies in diagnosis, management and treatment of lid margin disease. Initially, anterior, posterior, and Demodex blepharitis will be discussed. Then traditional options of treatment, including lids scrubs and doxycycline will lead to a conversation on the new treatment choices with tea-tree oil lid scrubs.

Speaker: Seema Nanda