Congress Info

Opening Ceremonies

Wednesday, July 10 | 5:00 - 7:00 | Duration: 2hr

Join your colleagues for a warm welcome to Congress and Victoria.  Following a short formal program, enjoy a Victoria-themed cocktail reception!

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61898-AS TFOS DEWS II Report: Applying the Clinical Recommendations Through Case-Based Learning

Thursday, July 11 | 7:20 - 8:20 | Duration: 1hr

This presentation provides optometrists with a practical range of patient cases and expert step-wise guidance for evidence-based management of dry eye disease and related conditions based on clinical recommendations from the recent TFOS DEWS II Report.

Learning objectives:
• Assess and address ongoing challenges associated with the management of dry eye disease (DED) in daily optometry practice
• Identify and overcome old habits and approaches to the treatment of DED by applying recent evidence-based methods
• Provide optometrists with easy to follow step-by-step approaches to the management of DED
• Determine the best practices through the contextualization of the TFOS DEWS II recommendations in order to optimize patient outcomes

Sponsored by Alcon

Speaker: Lyndon Jones, PhD DSc FCOptom FAAO

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59382-CL 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, OD

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50601-GL 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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63094-NO Concussion Basics 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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63066-GL What is Your Patients' Problem with Glaucoma Meds?

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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63069-SD Exploring the Autoimmune Diseases: A Systemic Approach

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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52034-AS New Apps for the iLid

Thursday, July 11 | 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, OD

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62226-GO Luncheon Presentation: Spectacle Lens Therapy in Myopia Management

Thursday, July 11 | 1:00 - 2:30 | Duration: 1.5hr

Join us for a lunch and learn as this course reviews the effectiveness of spectacle lenses in managing myopia progression, especially bifocal and progressive lenses in comparison to single vision lenses.  It highlights multiple studies conducted over the years. The course looks at different spectacle lens options and best practices for how to incorporate myopia management into your practice.

Sponsored by Zeiss

Speaker: Dr. Jeff Goodhew, OD

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68219-GO Are You Being Short-sighted About Myopia?

Friday, July 12 | 7:30 - 8:30 | Duration: 1hr

As the prevalence of myopia and the incidence of high myopia continues to increase, learning about the clinical evidence on the effectiveness of different approaches to reduce the progression of myopia is paramount. This presentation will review the current options available for myopia control and discuss the scientific evidence on which they are based. It will provide insights into why we need to go beyond simply correcting myopia and take action now to implement the treatment options currently available.

Sponsored by CooperVision

Speaker: Deborah Jones, BSc FCOptom FAAO

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60545-PM Canadian Optometry: Carpe Diem

Friday, July 12 | 7:30 - 8:30 | Duration: 1hr

As business owners we see revenue from frames, lenses and contact lenses in decline; we see fees in decline. The adoption of dry eye into clinical practice is an obvious opportunity. Yet, so few Canadian Optometrists are diagnosing and treating Dry Eye patients. Why is this, when the tools are fully available to us? This course will allow for an open dialogue about the challenges and opportunities integrating Dry Eye to our practices.  It is a call to action for all Canadian Optometrists to provide the clinical care their Dry Eye patients deserve.

Sponsored by Labtician Théa

Speaker: Dr. Richard Maharaj, OD, FAAO

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Let’s Zeiss It Up – What’s New from Meditec?

Friday, July 12 | 7:30 - 8:30 | Duration: 1hr

The course will provide an update of new diagnostic equipment and methods from Zeiss Meditec.  You will be introduced to wide-field, high-resolution photography, OCTA, SITAFaster, 24-2C and GPA. All of which can be combined using Forum.

Sponsored by Zeiss

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

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63117‐FV A Skeptics Approach to Vision Therapy and Neuro Optometry

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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51776-PS 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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63068‐SD 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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61926-AS Advanced Technology Intraocular Lenses (ATIOLs): The State of the Art

Friday, July 12 | 9:30 - 10:30 | Duration: 1hr

This presentation reviews the current state of the art of advanced technology intraocular lenses (ATIOLs), a category of IOLs that includes toric and presbyopia-correcting IOLs. Current lens options, data from the peer reviewed literature and patient considerations are presented.

This session will look at the patient journey between Optometrists and Cataract surgeons, review how to prepare the patient for cataract surgery- success factors, the role of ocular surface in the success of Advanced technology lenses and post-surgery management.

Learning objectives:
• Understand the needs of today’s cataract surgery patients
• Understand the concept of advanced technology intraocular lenses (ATIOLs) and their advantages and disadvantages
• Understand toric IOLs, including lens options, identifying good candidates, and recent clinical studies
• Understand presbyopia-correcting IOLs, including lens options, identifying good candidates, and recent clinical studies
• Understand differences in design and performance of multifocal IOL technologies
• Understand the measures important to evaluating the performance of presbyopia-correcting IOLs
• Understand and appreciate the preoperative and postoperative effects of dry eye on surgical planning and outcomes
• Discuss emerging technologies

Sponsored by Alcon

Speaker: Dr. Kathy Cao

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62636-AS Proactive Lid Care

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

Dry eye disease (DED) is a growing problem and a common complaint of patients consulting eye care professionals (ECP). Lid-related issues, such as debris on eyelashes, poor blink patterns and lid disease are contributing factors to tear film instability and DED. Typically, ECP are reactive to lid margin disease management. This course provides a brief overview of lid margin anomalies and how a proactive approach to lid care can be beneficial at curtailing DED.

Sponsored by Labtician Théa

Speaker: Etty Bitton OD, MSc, FAAO

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63205‐ PS Nanosecond Laser (2RT) and Photobiomodulation – Efficacy in the treatment of early and intermediate 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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OPTOFAIR Optometric Trade Show

Friday, July 12 | 11:30 - 3:00 | Duration: 3.5hr

OPTOFAIR, the only national tradeshow dedicated to the optometric profession. OPTOFAIR will feature over 60 booths showcasing: equipment, technology, lenses, frames, pharma, financial services, and more!

 

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63033-PH The Opioid Crisis – What you need to know!

Friday, July 12 | 3:00 - 4:00 | Duration: 1hr

Every day, Canadian citizens die overdosing on opioids. Even as our awareness of the problem grows, opioids continue to devastate communities and families, affecting people from all walks of life, all age groups and all socio-economic backgrounds. The misuse of and addiction to opioids, including prescription pain relievers, heroin, and synthetic opioids such as fentanyl, is a serious global crisis that affects public health as well as social and economic welfare. This presentation will provide participants vital information on the scope of this national epidemic. This crisis is a complex health and social issue that will require a comprehensive plan to solve. Information presented will give an overview on what actions the Canadian health care system is to address the causes of the epidemic  We will discuss how optometry can work, in partnership, to reduce the risk of opioid abuse and addiction.

Learning objectives:

• Increased understanding of the scope of the opioid crisis in Canada
• Increased understanding of different opioids and how they are being introduced to Canada
• Increased understanding of neurological reasons behid the addiction
• Increased understanding of how to recognize opioid overdose and help manage it
• Increased understanding of what the Canadian government is currently doing to combat the crisis
• How Optometry can help turn the tide of opioid addiction

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

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62765-AS Biological Bandages: A Corneal Rebirth

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

This course will discuss an innovative technology to aid the practitioner in the treatment of various corneal epithelial anomalies. Initially, the inflammatory response is reviewed. Then current passive treatment regimens will be deliberated, leading to a discussion of active treatment with biological bandages. A dialogue on corneal syndromes will be studied EBMD, Neurotrophic Ulcers, HSV, RCE, and Dry Eyes. The regenerative properties will be validated through case examples seen in clinical practice.

Speaker: Seema Nanda, OD

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63028-GL Glaucoma Research News and Views

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

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62593-AS Envision. Treating Dry Eye Disease: New Solutions for the Present

Saturday, July 13 | 7:30 - 8:30 | Duration: 1hr

This course is a comprehensive narrative that takes the optometrist learner from understanding new thinking about the definition and causes of Dry Eye Disease DED to learning to incorporate DED management into their practice.

Sponsored by Takeda

Speaker: Shaun Golemba, OD

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Employing Patient-Centric Strategies to Drive Practice Growth

Saturday, July 13 | 7:30 - 8:30 | Duration: 1hr

From new patient acquisition to fostering long-term patient loyalty, every patient touch-point presents a unique opportunity to connect with patients in a meaningful way.  By viewing our patients’ journey through their eyes, we can begin to understand what’s important to them and how we can better serve their needs. Attendees will learn how to create an exceptional patient experience by utilizing Dr. Miranda’s unique clinical/hospitality approach to practice management.

Sponsored by Bausch & Lomb

Speaker: Dr. Trevor T. Miranda O.D.

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63037-GO Omics Here, Omics There, Omics Everywhere

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

The Human Genome Project was published in 2001. Since that time, there has been an exponential expansion of existing fields of science, as well as the creation of entirely new areas in genetic studies. Genomic testing, genomic analysis, genomic sequencing, genomic editing, functional genomics, structural genomics, epigeonomics, metagenomics, proteomics, metabolomics, genomic medicine, bioengineering, and conservation genomics are just a few of the new frontiers that genetic science is exploring. How and what each of these do and their impact on the human condition is fraught with both tremendous opportunity and risk. This research has already changed medical practice today and, in the near future, will provide healthcare providers even more options in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of the human condition. This presentation is designed to provide the audience a broad overview of what is happening in genetics with an emphasis on how it will impact the future of optometric practice. The presentation will also provide you the tools to begin applying the genomic information in your clinic today.

Learning objectives:

• Increased understanding of genomics and associated sciences
• Increased understanding of current applications of genomics
• Increased understanding of future implications of genomic research with specific emphasis on eye care
• Increased understanding of the legal, ethical and social issues surrounding genomics

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

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59384-AS Harry Potter and the Secret Chamber of Dry Eye Spells

Saturday, July 13 | 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, OD

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When The Mind’s Eye Goes Dry – Understanding the Psychology of Dry Eye Disease

Saturday, July 13 | 9:30 - 10:30 | Duration: 1hr

While the role of inflammation in Dry Eye Disease is well-established, the role of psychological factors in this disease state is infrequently considered. What psychological features influence the patient’s experience of the disease, and can these features help us to understand the sign-symptom disconnect that characterizes this disease? In this lecture, Dr. Adler reviews the inflammatory basis behind this disease, but also challenges us to think beyond the ocular surface of the Dry Eye patient and to consider the person behind the eyes.

Sponsored by Allergan

Speaker: Dr. Richard Adler

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63096‐FV Quick and Easy Primary Care Screening for Learning Related Vision Problems

Saturday, July 13 | 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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63036-SD Gene Therapy – New Hope for Retinal Disease

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

Gene Therapy – the New Promise

Gene therapy has sparked great interest in the public media and medical communities. The promise of this science is that it offers the possibility of a permanent cure for diseases that historically have not had a possibility of cure.  The true potential of gene therapy is still yet to be fully understood.  While researchers are currently looking at applications in nearly every form of human condition, gene therapy is of interest particularly to the rare disease community. For single-gene diseases such as sickle-cell disease, severe combined immune deficiency (SCID), hemophilia, multiple metabolic diseases, as well as genetic forms of progressive retinal degenerations,  it offers a real hope of cure to patients.  This course will provide an overview of what gene therapy is, the major strategies for accomplishing the gene edits, and the current state of the science in terms of disease resolutions.  Updates on the use of gene therapy in the treatment and management of retinal disease will covered.  Finally, resources will be provided to assist participants in obtaining genetic testing and therapeutic services for their patients.

Learning Objectives:

• Participants will gain understanding of the current status of genetic testing for eye care
• Participants will gain understanding of how to determine, based on evidence based practice, which test, for which diseases, is the most appropriate for their specific patient
• Participants will gain knowledge of how gene therapy is done and the various pros and cons of the different modalities
• Participants will gain knowledge of resources to assist them in providing appropriate patient referrals and management in genetic based diseases for gene therapy.

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

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63070‐OP 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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52398-GL Glaucoma Under Pressure IOP, BP, OPP and ICP

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

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CAO Annual General Meeting

Saturday, July 13 | 1:00 - 2:15 | Duration: 1.3hr

Speaker:

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Are You Financially Ready?

Saturday, July 13 | 2:30 - 4:00 | Duration: 1.5hr

Practical financial tips for a successful optometric practice.

Sponsored by TD Bank

Speaker: Matthew O'Brien and Tammy Rea

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Closing Social

Saturday, July 13 | 8:30 - 11:59 | Duration: 3.5hr

Celebrate friendships old and new while enjoying a drink – perhaps two!  Kick off your shoes and dance in your socks, shimmy and shake to Bad Habits:  The Eye Docs of Rock.  Treat yourself around midnight, just one last time – to our late evening dessert bar; it’s sublime!

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51006-PO Optimizing Surgical Outcomes Optometrys Role

Sunday, July 14 | 7:30 - 8:30 | Duration: 1hr

Dr. Reis highlights the growing importance of treating the ocular surface prepost-surgically to ensure optimal outcomes. This session will provide attendees with the skills to recommend key therapeutic approaches to managing ocular surface disease relating to laser and cataract surgeries, tips on developing stronger medical relationships with local surgeons, and a helpful treatment guideline developed in conjunction with leading laser surgeons in Vancouver.

Sponsored by I-MED

Speaker: Henrique Reis, OD

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62504-SD Ocular Manifestations in Diabetes

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

Diabetic retinopathy is a leading cause of blindness and a well-known complication of diabetes. Diabetes has other influences and affects on the ocular system, and this presentation will utilize the latest in interactive technology to review the numerous ocular complications associated with diabetes. Current diabetic diagnosis, treatment, and management will also be discussed.

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

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63071‐AS Clinical Challenges in Uveitis: Tales from the AC

Sunday, July 14 | 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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63092‐GO 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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63097‐FV What is that lens really doing? Prescription Pearls

Sunday, July 14 | 11:00 - 12:00 | 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

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63067‐ GL Clinical Cases in Glaucoma: You make the call!

Sunday, July 14 | 12:00 - 1:00 | 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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Opening Ceremonies

Wednesday, July 10 | 5:00 - 7:00 | Duration: 2hr

Join your colleagues for a warm welcome to Congress and Victoria.  Following a short formal program, enjoy a Victoria-themed cocktail reception!

Speaker:

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61898-AS TFOS DEWS II Report: Applying the Clinical Recommendations Through Case-Based Learning

Thursday, July 11 | 7:20 - 8:20 | Duration: 1hr

This presentation provides optometrists with a practical range of patient cases and expert step-wise guidance for evidence-based management of dry eye disease and related conditions based on clinical recommendations from the recent TFOS DEWS II Report.

Learning objectives:
• Assess and address ongoing challenges associated with the management of dry eye disease (DED) in daily optometry practice
• Identify and overcome old habits and approaches to the treatment of DED by applying recent evidence-based methods
• Provide optometrists with easy to follow step-by-step approaches to the management of DED
• Determine the best practices through the contextualization of the TFOS DEWS II recommendations in order to optimize patient outcomes

Sponsored by Alcon

Speaker: Lyndon Jones, PhD DSc FCOptom FAAO

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59382-CL 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, OD

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50601-GL 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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63094-NO Concussion Basics 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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63066-GL What is Your Patients' Problem with Glaucoma Meds?

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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63069-SD Exploring the Autoimmune Diseases: A Systemic Approach

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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52034-AS New Apps for the iLid

Thursday, July 11 | 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, OD

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62226-GO Luncheon Presentation: Spectacle Lens Therapy in Myopia Management

Thursday, July 11 | 1:00 - 2:30 | Duration: 1.5hr

Join us for a lunch and learn as this course reviews the effectiveness of spectacle lenses in managing myopia progression, especially bifocal and progressive lenses in comparison to single vision lenses.  It highlights multiple studies conducted over the years. The course looks at different spectacle lens options and best practices for how to incorporate myopia management into your practice.

Sponsored by Zeiss

Speaker: Dr. Jeff Goodhew, OD

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68219-GO Are You Being Short-sighted About Myopia?

Friday, July 12 | 7:30 - 8:30 | Duration: 1hr

As the prevalence of myopia and the incidence of high myopia continues to increase, learning about the clinical evidence on the effectiveness of different approaches to reduce the progression of myopia is paramount. This presentation will review the current options available for myopia control and discuss the scientific evidence on which they are based. It will provide insights into why we need to go beyond simply correcting myopia and take action now to implement the treatment options currently available.

Sponsored by CooperVision

Speaker: Deborah Jones, BSc FCOptom FAAO

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60545-PM Canadian Optometry: Carpe Diem

Friday, July 12 | 7:30 - 8:30 | Duration: 1hr

As business owners we see revenue from frames, lenses and contact lenses in decline; we see fees in decline. The adoption of dry eye into clinical practice is an obvious opportunity. Yet, so few Canadian Optometrists are diagnosing and treating Dry Eye patients. Why is this, when the tools are fully available to us? This course will allow for an open dialogue about the challenges and opportunities integrating Dry Eye to our practices.  It is a call to action for all Canadian Optometrists to provide the clinical care their Dry Eye patients deserve.

Sponsored by Labtician Théa

Speaker: Dr. Richard Maharaj, OD, FAAO

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Let’s Zeiss It Up – What’s New from Meditec?

Friday, July 12 | 7:30 - 8:30 | Duration: 1hr

The course will provide an update of new diagnostic equipment and methods from Zeiss Meditec.  You will be introduced to wide-field, high-resolution photography, OCTA, SITAFaster, 24-2C and GPA. All of which can be combined using Forum.

Sponsored by Zeiss

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

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63117‐FV A Skeptics Approach to Vision Therapy and Neuro Optometry

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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51776-PS 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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63068‐SD 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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61926-AS Advanced Technology Intraocular Lenses (ATIOLs): The State of the Art

Friday, July 12 | 9:30 - 10:30 | Duration: 1hr

This presentation reviews the current state of the art of advanced technology intraocular lenses (ATIOLs), a category of IOLs that includes toric and presbyopia-correcting IOLs. Current lens options, data from the peer reviewed literature and patient considerations are presented.

This session will look at the patient journey between Optometrists and Cataract surgeons, review how to prepare the patient for cataract surgery- success factors, the role of ocular surface in the success of Advanced technology lenses and post-surgery management.

Learning objectives:
• Understand the needs of today’s cataract surgery patients
• Understand the concept of advanced technology intraocular lenses (ATIOLs) and their advantages and disadvantages
• Understand toric IOLs, including lens options, identifying good candidates, and recent clinical studies
• Understand presbyopia-correcting IOLs, including lens options, identifying good candidates, and recent clinical studies
• Understand differences in design and performance of multifocal IOL technologies
• Understand the measures important to evaluating the performance of presbyopia-correcting IOLs
• Understand and appreciate the preoperative and postoperative effects of dry eye on surgical planning and outcomes
• Discuss emerging technologies

Sponsored by Alcon

Speaker: Dr. Kathy Cao

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62636-AS Proactive Lid Care

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

Dry eye disease (DED) is a growing problem and a common complaint of patients consulting eye care professionals (ECP). Lid-related issues, such as debris on eyelashes, poor blink patterns and lid disease are contributing factors to tear film instability and DED. Typically, ECP are reactive to lid margin disease management. This course provides a brief overview of lid margin anomalies and how a proactive approach to lid care can be beneficial at curtailing DED.

Sponsored by Labtician Théa

Speaker: Etty Bitton OD, MSc, FAAO

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63205‐ PS Nanosecond Laser (2RT) and Photobiomodulation – Efficacy in the treatment of early and intermediate 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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OPTOFAIR Optometric Trade Show

Friday, July 12 | 11:30 - 3:00 | Duration: 3.5hr

OPTOFAIR, the only national tradeshow dedicated to the optometric profession. OPTOFAIR will feature over 60 booths showcasing: equipment, technology, lenses, frames, pharma, financial services, and more!

 

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63033-PH The Opioid Crisis – What you need to know!

Friday, July 12 | 3:00 - 4:00 | Duration: 1hr

Every day, Canadian citizens die overdosing on opioids. Even as our awareness of the problem grows, opioids continue to devastate communities and families, affecting people from all walks of life, all age groups and all socio-economic backgrounds. The misuse of and addiction to opioids, including prescription pain relievers, heroin, and synthetic opioids such as fentanyl, is a serious global crisis that affects public health as well as social and economic welfare. This presentation will provide participants vital information on the scope of this national epidemic. This crisis is a complex health and social issue that will require a comprehensive plan to solve. Information presented will give an overview on what actions the Canadian health care system is to address the causes of the epidemic  We will discuss how optometry can work, in partnership, to reduce the risk of opioid abuse and addiction.

Learning objectives:

• Increased understanding of the scope of the opioid crisis in Canada
• Increased understanding of different opioids and how they are being introduced to Canada
• Increased understanding of neurological reasons behid the addiction
• Increased understanding of how to recognize opioid overdose and help manage it
• Increased understanding of what the Canadian government is currently doing to combat the crisis
• How Optometry can help turn the tide of opioid addiction

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

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62765-AS Biological Bandages: A Corneal Rebirth

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

This course will discuss an innovative technology to aid the practitioner in the treatment of various corneal epithelial anomalies. Initially, the inflammatory response is reviewed. Then current passive treatment regimens will be deliberated, leading to a discussion of active treatment with biological bandages. A dialogue on corneal syndromes will be studied EBMD, Neurotrophic Ulcers, HSV, RCE, and Dry Eyes. The regenerative properties will be validated through case examples seen in clinical practice.

Speaker: Seema Nanda, OD

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63028-GL Glaucoma Research News and Views

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

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62593-AS Envision. Treating Dry Eye Disease: New Solutions for the Present

Saturday, July 13 | 7:30 - 8:30 | Duration: 1hr

This course is a comprehensive narrative that takes the optometrist learner from understanding new thinking about the definition and causes of Dry Eye Disease DED to learning to incorporate DED management into their practice.

Sponsored by Takeda

Speaker: Shaun Golemba, OD

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Employing Patient-Centric Strategies to Drive Practice Growth

Saturday, July 13 | 7:30 - 8:30 | Duration: 1hr

From new patient acquisition to fostering long-term patient loyalty, every patient touch-point presents a unique opportunity to connect with patients in a meaningful way.  By viewing our patients’ journey through their eyes, we can begin to understand what’s important to them and how we can better serve their needs. Attendees will learn how to create an exceptional patient experience by utilizing Dr. Miranda’s unique clinical/hospitality approach to practice management.

Sponsored by Bausch & Lomb

Speaker: Dr. Trevor T. Miranda O.D.

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63037-GO Omics Here, Omics There, Omics Everywhere

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

The Human Genome Project was published in 2001. Since that time, there has been an exponential expansion of existing fields of science, as well as the creation of entirely new areas in genetic studies. Genomic testing, genomic analysis, genomic sequencing, genomic editing, functional genomics, structural genomics, epigeonomics, metagenomics, proteomics, metabolomics, genomic medicine, bioengineering, and conservation genomics are just a few of the new frontiers that genetic science is exploring. How and what each of these do and their impact on the human condition is fraught with both tremendous opportunity and risk. This research has already changed medical practice today and, in the near future, will provide healthcare providers even more options in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of the human condition. This presentation is designed to provide the audience a broad overview of what is happening in genetics with an emphasis on how it will impact the future of optometric practice. The presentation will also provide you the tools to begin applying the genomic information in your clinic today.

Learning objectives:

• Increased understanding of genomics and associated sciences
• Increased understanding of current applications of genomics
• Increased understanding of future implications of genomic research with specific emphasis on eye care
• Increased understanding of the legal, ethical and social issues surrounding genomics

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

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59384-AS Harry Potter and the Secret Chamber of Dry Eye Spells

Saturday, July 13 | 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, OD

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When The Mind’s Eye Goes Dry – Understanding the Psychology of Dry Eye Disease

Saturday, July 13 | 9:30 - 10:30 | Duration: 1hr

While the role of inflammation in Dry Eye Disease is well-established, the role of psychological factors in this disease state is infrequently considered. What psychological features influence the patient’s experience of the disease, and can these features help us to understand the sign-symptom disconnect that characterizes this disease? In this lecture, Dr. Adler reviews the inflammatory basis behind this disease, but also challenges us to think beyond the ocular surface of the Dry Eye patient and to consider the person behind the eyes.

Sponsored by Allergan

Speaker: Dr. Richard Adler

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63096‐FV Quick and Easy Primary Care Screening for Learning Related Vision Problems

Saturday, July 13 | 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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63036-SD Gene Therapy – New Hope for Retinal Disease

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

Gene Therapy – the New Promise

Gene therapy has sparked great interest in the public media and medical communities. The promise of this science is that it offers the possibility of a permanent cure for diseases that historically have not had a possibility of cure.  The true potential of gene therapy is still yet to be fully understood.  While researchers are currently looking at applications in nearly every form of human condition, gene therapy is of interest particularly to the rare disease community. For single-gene diseases such as sickle-cell disease, severe combined immune deficiency (SCID), hemophilia, multiple metabolic diseases, as well as genetic forms of progressive retinal degenerations,  it offers a real hope of cure to patients.  This course will provide an overview of what gene therapy is, the major strategies for accomplishing the gene edits, and the current state of the science in terms of disease resolutions.  Updates on the use of gene therapy in the treatment and management of retinal disease will covered.  Finally, resources will be provided to assist participants in obtaining genetic testing and therapeutic services for their patients.

Learning Objectives:

• Participants will gain understanding of the current status of genetic testing for eye care
• Participants will gain understanding of how to determine, based on evidence based practice, which test, for which diseases, is the most appropriate for their specific patient
• Participants will gain knowledge of how gene therapy is done and the various pros and cons of the different modalities
• Participants will gain knowledge of resources to assist them in providing appropriate patient referrals and management in genetic based diseases for gene therapy.

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

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63070‐OP 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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52398-GL Glaucoma Under Pressure IOP, BP, OPP and ICP

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

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CAO Annual General Meeting

Saturday, July 13 | 1:00 - 2:15 | Duration: 1.3hr

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Are You Financially Ready?

Saturday, July 13 | 2:30 - 4:00 | Duration: 1.5hr

Practical financial tips for a successful optometric practice.

Sponsored by TD Bank

Speaker: Matthew O'Brien and Tammy Rea

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Closing Social

Saturday, July 13 | 8:30 - 11:59 | Duration: 3.5hr

Celebrate friendships old and new while enjoying a drink – perhaps two!  Kick off your shoes and dance in your socks, shimmy and shake to Bad Habits:  The Eye Docs of Rock.  Treat yourself around midnight, just one last time – to our late evening dessert bar; it’s sublime!

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51006-PO Optimizing Surgical Outcomes Optometrys Role

Sunday, July 14 | 7:30 - 8:30 | Duration: 1hr

Dr. Reis highlights the growing importance of treating the ocular surface prepost-surgically to ensure optimal outcomes. This session will provide attendees with the skills to recommend key therapeutic approaches to managing ocular surface disease relating to laser and cataract surgeries, tips on developing stronger medical relationships with local surgeons, and a helpful treatment guideline developed in conjunction with leading laser surgeons in Vancouver.

Sponsored by I-MED

Speaker: Henrique Reis, OD

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62504-SD Ocular Manifestations in Diabetes

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

Diabetic retinopathy is a leading cause of blindness and a well-known complication of diabetes. Diabetes has other influences and affects on the ocular system, and this presentation will utilize the latest in interactive technology to review the numerous ocular complications associated with diabetes. Current diabetic diagnosis, treatment, and management will also be discussed.

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

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63071‐AS Clinical Challenges in Uveitis: Tales from the AC

Sunday, July 14 | 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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63092‐GO 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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63097‐FV What is that lens really doing? Prescription Pearls

Sunday, July 14 | 11:00 - 12:00 | 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

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63067‐ GL Clinical Cases in Glaucoma: You make the call!

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