“Nutrition, Vision and Diabetes: Evidence-Based Interventional Strategies”
Saturday
7:30am - 8:30am

Course Summary:
1hr D/T
Metabolic disorders such as diabetes give rise to a multitude of systemic abnormalities including hypertension, central obesity, insulin resistance, and dyslipidemia, and are strongly associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease. It is well known that each of these systemic conditions has ocular health / visual consequences; the role of oxidative stress and inflammation in the pathogenesis of diabetic eye disease has been well characterized. The purpose of this talk is to review and summarize the existing data that speak to the potential for nutritional intervention in the management of diabetic eye disease.

Sponsored By: MacuHealth

“Ocular Surface Preservation”
Saturday
10:00am - 11:00am

Course Summary:
1hr D/T
This course will cover the functions, stability and safety of ocular preservatives. The speaker will do a deep dive into chemical property effects, preservative efficacy testing, and mitigation options to reduce preservation effects on ocular surface.

“The Latest Trends in Contemporary Practice”
Saturday
11:00am - 12:00pm

Course Summary:
1 D/T
This class will review the newest innovations in biomedical devices, surgical breakthroughs, and pharmaceutical drugs for both ocular and systemic medicine.

Sponsored By: Virtual Vision

“New Technology in Dry Eye”
Saturday
1:00pm - 2:45pm

Course Summary:
2hrs D/T
This lecture serves to outline the what, when, and how of choosing technology to help our patients who suffer from ocular surface disorders.

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“See the Light! Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) for the Optometric Physician”
Saturday
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Course Summary:
1hr D/T
Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) is a technology that has been utilized for years in the dermatological space. The role IPL plays in eye care opens a whole new realm of possibilities in how to treat patients who suffer from MGD, and dry eye disease and opens new doors to treat achieve aesthetic results.

“Expanding Your Arsenal of In-Office Procedures”
Saturday
4:30pm - 5:30pm

Course Summary:
1hr D/T
This lecture serves to outline the what, when, and how of choosing technology in the form of in-office procedures to help our patients who suffer from DED/MGD. Together, in this course, we will explore different treatment types and how they can be used individually or together to improve dry eye patient care.

“JA Myopia Management”
Saturday
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Course Summary:
1hr D/T
This course will cover the concept of vision for a lifetime and the importance of collaborative care. We will review strategies for myopia management and the positive impact on refractive procedures, as well as new and future methods of treating presbyopia. Myopia management may play an increasingly important role in the future of refractive surgery and correction of presbyopia with refractive surgery is a constantly evolving field.

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“Creating A Stellar Customer Experience Leads to Loyalty”
Sunday
7:30am - 8:30am

Course Summary:
1hr General
This presentation will focus on creating a “WOW” experience for your patients, and prime elements of customer service

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Sponsored By: Weave

“Cutting Out Surgery for the Management of Refractive Error”
Sunday
10:00am - 11:45am

Course Summary:
2hrs D/T
This course will explore orthokeratology as a treatment for pediatric and adult patients looking for alternate vision correction. We will discuss the ortho-k biomechanics, how to set expectations and how to effectively implement ortho-k into practice.

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“JA Scleral Topography – Why It Matters”
Sunday
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Course Summary:
1hr D/T
This course will discuss the importance of corneoscleral topography and the factors that measuring the scleral plays on the success of fitting a scleral lens. This course will help the practitioner understand the importance of corneoscleral topography, how to identify problems caused by irregularities on the scleral and how to modify the scleral landing zone to improve the outcomes of their scleral lens fittings to give patients better vision, better comfort and help with the overall success of the scleral lens fitting process.

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“Human Trafficking”
Sunday
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Course Summary:
1hr General/Human Trafficking
This course is approved by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and completes the requirement all optometrists need to renew their license. This in-person course allows for Q&A opportunities not available when taken online.

“2024 Professional Responsibility Course”
Sunday
3:30pm - 4:30pm

Course Summary:
1hr Ethics
This course reviews important topics for Texas optometrists regarding recent or upcoming changes in laws and/or rules. The course is approved by the Texas Optometry Board and meets the requirements for biannual license renewal in the continuing education category of professional responsibility or ethics

Sponsored By: University of the Incarnate Word Rosenberg School of Optometry

“Managing the Risks and Benefits of Pain Management with Opioid Analgesics”
Sunday
4:30pm - 5:30pm

Course Summary:
1hr D/T/Opioid
This course is required for any optometrists that prescribe opioids. The course will cover the history of opioid analgesic agents, issues with opioid over-use and addition, the definitions, and mechanisms of pain, and assessing patients in pain. You will learn how to create an effective pain management plan including non-pharmacologic management, non-opioid analgesic management, and management with opioid analgesics.

“Cybersecurity”
Sunday
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Course Summary:
1hr General
This lecture will familiarize doctors with the data security risks facing practices. An overview of rules and regulations regarding protection of patient data will be discussed. Practical advice will be given on how to secure networks, computers, patient records, and data.

Sponsored By: Practice Compliance Solutions