May vary slightly
| Saturday, November 11th, 2023 | |
| Time | Event |
| 7:00am — 6:30pm |
Registration |
| 7:00am — 8:00am |
Continental Breakfast |
| 7:30am — 8:30am |
“Vitreous Antioxidants and Vitreous Floaters: Exploring the Links” John Nolan, PhD 1hr D/T Sponsored by MacuHealth |
| 8:30am — 9:30am |
Branding Sessions (No CE credit) |
| 9:30am — 10:00am |
Visit with Vendors Sponsored by Avesis and Thea Pharma |
| 10:00am — 11:00am |
“High Risk Medication Monitoring” Nick Colatrella, OD, FAAO and Jeffrey Varanelli, OD, FAAO 1hr D/T |
| 11:00am — 12:00pm |
“How to Take the Recurrent out of Recurrent Corneal Erosion” Nick Colatrella, OD, FAAO and Jeffrey Varanelli, OD, FAAO 1hr D/T |
| 12:00pm — 1:00pm |
Visit with Vendors & Box Lunch Sponsored by J&J Vision, Weave, LKC Technologies |
| 1:00pm — 2:00pm |
“Advances in the Management of Neurotrophic Keratitis” Nick Colatrella, OD, FAAO and Jeffrey Varanelli, OD, FAAO 1hr D/T |
| 2:00pm — 2:30pm |
Visit with Vendors Sponsored by Avesis and Thea Pharma |
| 2:30pm — 3:30pm |
“Pharmacology A-Z” Nick Colatrella, OD, FAAO and Jeffrey Varanelli, OD, FAAO 1hr D/T |
| 3:30pm — 4:30pm |
“Anterior Segment Jeopardy” Nick Colatrella, OD, FAAO and Jeffrey Varanelli, OD, FAAO 1hr D/T |
| 4:30pm — 5:30pm |
“What’s New in Refractive Surgery” Kyle Sandberg, OD, FAAO 1hr D/T |
| 5:30pm — 6:30pm |
“Human Trafficking” Natalie Pirrone, Poiema Foundation 1hr General / Human Trafficking Course |
| Sunday, November 12th, 2023 | |
| Time | Event |
| 7:00am — 6:00pm |
Registration |
| 7:30am — 8:30am |
Continental Breakfast |
| 7:30am — 8:30am |
“Diagnosing Glaucoma: The Structure/Function Junction” Craig Thomas, OD 1hr D/T Sponsored by Konan and Visionix |
| 8:30am — 9:30am |
Branding Sessions (No CE credit) |
| 9:30am — 10:00am |
Visit with Vendors Sponsored by Luxottica |
| 10:00am — 11:40am |
“Ocular Emergency and Trauma Grand Rounds” Carolyn Majcher, OD, FAAO and Komal Patel, OD 2hrs D/T |
| 12:00pm — 1:00pm |
Visit with Vendors & Box Lunch (No CE) Sponsored by Hanover, Lumenia Vision |
| 1:00pm — 2:40pm |
“Optical Coherence Tomography Revolutionizing Vitreoretinal Disease” Carolyn Majcher, OD, FAAO 2hrs D/T |
| 2:40pm — 3:00pm |
Visit with Vendors Sponsored by Luxottica |
| 3:00pm — 4:00pm |
“Boldly Go Where No Man Has Gone Before: Beyond the Posterior Pole” Carolyn Majcher, OD, FAAO 1hr D/T |
| 4:00pm — 5:00pm |
“Managing the Risks and Benefits of Pain Management with Opioid Analgesics” Peter J. Cass, OD 1hr D/T / Opioid Sponsored by Practice Compliance Solutions |
| 5:00pm — 6:00pm |
“2022 Professional Responsibility Course” Kyle Sandberg, OD, FAAO 1hr Ethics |
Course Summary:
1hr D/T
This course will demonstrate the link between vitreous antioxidants and vitreous floaters and describe how nutrition can enhance the health of the vitreous and reduce risk of ocular disease, while improving vision-related quality of life.
Sponsored By: MacuHealth
Course Summary:
1hr D/T
Many medications used to treat systemic disease can have harmful effects on the eye. This one-hour course will discuss the various ocular side effects and summarize the ophthalmological implications of those medications listed as “high risk”. We discuss both indications and contraindications, as well as side effects and dosages. Case presentations and live polling will be used to enhance the learning and discussion.
Course Summary:
1hr D/T
This one-hour lecture will highlight several distinct cases of recurrent corneal erosion syndrome, each emphasizing separate, yet effective treatment options for each patient. We will discuss various treatment paradigms that may benefit patients that suffer from this condition and present a stepwise approach to handling difficult cases and make recommendations on which treatment to utilize upon presentation.
Course Summary:
1hr D/T
This one-hour course will review the risk factors and pathophysiology of neurotrophic keratitis. The presenters will review diagnostic techniques, as well as discuss the available treatment options, including autologous serum, amniotic membranes, and the newest and only FDA approved topical biologic, cenegermin-bkbj (Oxervate). Future treatments will also be discussed, which include MMP deactivating contact lenses, and corneal neurotization. Case presentations and live polling will be used to enhance the learning and discussion.
Course Summary:
1hr D/T
This one-hour, interactive lecture encourages the audience to participate with the lecturers. A systematic review of medications from A to Z will highlight medications we routinely encounter in practice or those that have ocular side effects. Indications, contraindications, side effects, and dosages will be discussed.
Course Summary:
1hr D/T
This one-hour lecture will be an interactive, educational presentation based on the popular quiz game show. Participants will be presented with anterior segment disease clues in the form of answers and must phrase their responses in the form of questions. Answers are discussed, and background information is given regarding the correct response.
Course Summary:
1hr D/T
This 1 hour continuing education course will explore current and emerging refractive surgical technologies. Clinical case presentations will demonstrate which patients are suitable candidates for procedures including LASIK, ICL, Refractive Lens Exchange and Corneal Inlays. The benefits of Dropless Cararact Surgery will also be discussed as well as the ethics of peri-operative co-management relationships.
Course Summary:
1hr General / Human Trafficking Course
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.
Course Summary:
1hr D/T
You will learn about the diagnosis of open-angle glaucoma. Emphasis is placed on performing evaluations that measure the structure of the retina and optic nerve and the function of the complete visual system.
Sponsored By: Konan and Visionix
Course Summary:
2hrs D/T
Course Summary:
2hrs D/T
This course will cover recent advances in OCT technology such as enhanced depth imaging and angiography. Features and clinical applications will be explored for common diseases such as diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusion, and AMD.
Course Summary:
1hr D/T
Widefield and ultra widefield imaging (color fundus photography, fundus autofluorescence, and OCT both structural & angiography) has improved our ability to detect, accurately diagnosis, and manage peripheral pathology. This course will focus on the clinical utility of peripheral imaging in common retinal pathologies such diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusion, choroidal tumors, retinal breaks, and retinal detachment.
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 addiction, 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.
Sponsored By: Practice Compliance Solutions
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.
