Course Descriptions

Saturday, May 10
OD Courses

31RA
Demystifying Lid Lesions
Marc Bloomenstein, OD
A vexing problem for any doctor is determining what is normal and what is not. This is no more obvious than the diagnosis of malignant versus benign eyelid lesions. Optometrists are poised to catch the early signs of malignancy and can be equipped to make appropriate referrals. This course will discuss benign and malignant lesions, as well as provide clinical pearls to help make the ultimate diagnosis.
1 Hour 8:00–9:00 am
COPE# 18878GO

 

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31RB
Common Rigid and Soft Contact Lens Complications
Julie A. Schornack, OD , M.Ed, FAAO
A broad overview of complications that occur with both rigid and soft lens designs will be covered. Emphasis on etiology, diagnosis and treatment strategies will be presented.
2 Hours 8:00–10:00 am
COPE# 20367CL

 

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31RC
Recognizing the Signs of Retinal Disease
Carlo Pelino, OD
Joe Pizzimenti, OD
Diseases of the eye’s posterior segment may present with certain telltale signs. This course goes “back to the basics” to review functional anatomy and examination techniques for the posterior segment. Special emphasis is placed on identifying the clinical signs of vascular, degenerative, infectious and inflammatory vitreo-retinal diseases.
2 Hours 8:00–10:00 am
COPE# 20873PS

 

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31RD
Complex Corneal Grand Rounds
Bill Townsend, OD
During this two hour course, we present actual cases that presented to our practices or clinics. Using an electronic interactive format, we allow the audience to make clinical diagnoses, prescribe therapy and see how their outcomes compare with those of the instructors.
2 Hours 8:00-10:00 am
COPE# 19138AS

 

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32RA
Off Label Use of Medications
Marc Bloomenstein, OD
Often, medications are approved for very specific reasons and yet they prove to be useful for others. This course will explore some common medications and their “off label” applications.
1 Hour 9:15–10:15 am
COPE# 19471PH

 

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33RA
Keratoconus Diagnosis and Management
Julie A. Schornack, OD , M.Ed, FAAO
Clinical signs, symptoms and assessment techniques will be reviewed in this overview of keratoconus. An approach to contact lens management regarding fitting and problem solving will also be offered. Study results and current updates on contemporary research will also be presented.
2 Hours10:30 am–12:30 pm
COPE# 19678CL

 

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33RB
Oral Medications and the Eye
Jill Autry, OD, RPh
Increasingly, we are using oral medications to treat ocular conditions. We also monitor for ocular side effects when our patients are taking certain medications for other systemic conditions. In either case, it is important we understand the proper usage, dosages and contraindications of these treatments. In this lecture, a pharmacist/optometrist will provide the latest on oral medications for ocular disease, as well as undesirable ocular events seen with a varietyof systemic therapies.
1 Hour10:30 am–11:30 pm
COPE# 17582SD

 

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33RC
Clinical Applications of Posterior Segment Imaging
Carlo Pelino, OD
Joe Pizzimenti, OD
Imaging technologies can greatly aid in the management of patients with diseases of the posterior segment. Using illustrative cases, this course provides an overview of posterior segment (digital) photography, scanning lasers (OCT, HRT, RTA, etc), fluorescein and ICG angiography and ultrasonography.
2 Hours 10:30 am–12:30 pm
COPE# Pending

 

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33RD
Diagnosis of Strabismus and Amblyopia in a
Primary Care Setting
Valerie Kattouf OD, FAAO, FCOVD
This course reviews methods and norms used to diagnose strabismus and amblyopia. The areas of refraction, eccentric fixation, measurement of the deviation comitancy and anomalous correspondence will be presented. Case examples will also be presented.
2 Hours 10:30 am–12:30 pm
COPE# 20972FV

 

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34RB
The Other Glaucomas
Jill Autry, OD, RPh
Although much less encountered than primary open angle glaucoma, the secondary glaucomas also require a proper and timely diagnosis. From acute angle closure to more chronic etiologies such as pigmentary, pseudoexfoliative, uveitic and neovascular glaucoma, it is important to understand these unique causes of optic neuropathy.
In this lecture, a referral center optometrist/pharmacist will explore the pathophysiology, treatment and management of the secondary glaucomas.
1 Hour11:45 am–12:45 pm
COPE# 21822-GL

 

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35RA
A Battle Plan to Defeat the Allergy Attack
Marc Bloomenstein, OD
Believe it or not, allergies are the sixth leading cause of chronic disease in the United States, ahead of diabetes, stroke and cancer. More than 50 million Americans—that’s one in five individuals—suffer from allergies. As clinicians, we must look and listen for signs and symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis. This course will review research about the causes of allergy and various treatment options.
2 Hours 1:45–3:45 pm
COPE# 14539AS

 

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35RB
Rigid Toric Contact Lenses Made Easy
Julie A. Schornack, OD , M.Ed, FAAO
Indications and design features of various rigid toric contact lenses are discussed. Case examples of spherical power effect (SPE) bitoric contact lenses and cylindrical power effect (CPE) bitoric contact lenses are reviewed to highlight design concepts.
1 Hour1:45–2:45 pm
COPE# 19676CL

 

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35RC
Case Challenges in Posterior Segment Diseases
Carlo Pelino, OD
Joe Pizzimenti, OD
This course presents several cases involving posterior segment disease. Clinical guidelines for diagnosis and management are reviewed, along with the results of recent clinical trials. Don’t miss this interactive, high-energy, posterior segment grand rounds case review.
2 Hours1:45–3:45 pm
COPE# 20872PS

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35RD
Pediatric Pharmacology and Pathology
Valerie Kattouf OD, FAAO, FCOVD
This course reviews the differences in administration of medications in the pediatric vs. adult populations. The common presentations of anterior and posterior segment pathology are presented. Therapeutic and non-therapeutic treatment options are discussed.
2 Hours1:45–3:45 pm

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36RB
Rigid Bifocal Contact Lens Fitting
Julie A. Schornack, OD , M.Ed, FAAO
This course reviews many common rigid bifocal contact lens designs. Strengths and limitations of specific designs are discussed. Additionally, case examples are used to illustrate fitting principles with various types of rigid bifocal contact lenses.
1 Hour3:00–4:00 pm
COPE# 19677CL