TBD
May vary slightly
| 2024 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND | |
| Time | Event |
| 7:00am — 6:30pm |
Registration |
| 7:00am — 8:00am |
Continental Breakfast |
| 7:30am — 8:30am |
“Nutrition, Vision and Diabetes: Evidence-Based Interventional Strategies” Jim Stringham, PhD 1hr D/T Sponsored by MacuHealth |
| 8:30am — 9:30am |
Branding Sessions (No CE credit) Sponsored by CooperVision, Viatris, and Bausch & Lomb |
| 9:30am — 10:00am |
Visit with Vendors |
| 10:00am — 11:00am |
“Ocular Surface Preservation” Peter Pham, MD 1hr D/T |
| 11:00am — 12:00pm |
“The Latest Trends in Contemporary Practice” John McGreal, OD 1 D/T Sponsored by Virtual Vision |
| 12:00pm — 1:00pm |
Visit with Vendors & Box Lunch (No CE) Sponsored by Apellis and Johnson &Johnson |
| 1:00pm — 2:45pm |
“New Technology in Dry Eye” Selina McGee, OD, FAAO 2hrs D/T |
| 3:00pm — 3:30pm |
Visit with Vendors |
| 3:30pm — 4:30pm |
“See the Light! Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) for the Optometric Physician” Selina McGee, OD, FAAO 1hr D/T |
| 4:30pm — 5:30pm |
“Expanding Your Arsenal of In-Office Procedures” Selina McGee, OD, FAAO 1hr D/T |
| 5:30pm — 6:30pm |
“JA Myopia Management” Selina McGee, OD, FAAO 1hr D/T |
| 2024 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD | |
| Time | Event |
| 7:00am — 6:30pm |
Registration |
| 7:00am — 8:00am |
Continental Breakfast |
| 7:30am — 8:30am |
“Creating A Stellar Customer Experience Leads to Loyalty” Kevin Gee, OD, FAAO 1hr General Sponsored by Weave |
| 8:30am — 9:30am |
Branding Sessions (No CE credit) Sponsored by Essilor, Dompe, and Roya |
| 9:30am — 10:00am |
Visit with Vendors |
| 10:00am — 11:45am |
“Cutting Out Surgery for the Management of Refractive Error” Brianna Rhue, OD, FAAO, FSLS 2hrs D/T |
| 11:45pm — 1:00pm |
Visit with Vendors & Box Lunch (No CE) Sponsored by Optomed and Tarsus |
| 1:00pm — 2:00pm |
“JA Scleral Topography – Why It Matters” Brianna Rhue, OD, FAAO, FSLS 1hr D/T |
| 2:00pm — 3:00pm |
“Human Trafficking” Natalie Pirrone, Poiema Foundation 1hr General/Human Trafficking |
| 3:00pm — 3:30pm |
Visit with Vendors |
| 3:30pm — 4:30pm |
“2024 Professional Responsibility Course” Kyle Sandberg, OD, FAAO 1hr Ethics Sponsored by University of the Incarnate Word Rosenberg School of Optometry |
| 4:30pm — 5:30pm |
“Managing the Risks and Benefits of Pain Management with Opioid Analgesics” Peter J. Cass, OD 1hr D/T/Opioid |
| 5:30pm — 6:30pm |
“Cybersecurity” Peter J. Cass, OD 1hr General Sponsored by Practice Compliance Solutions |
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Course Summary:
1hr General
This presentation will focus on creating a “WOW” experience for your patients, and prime elements of customer service
Sponsored By: Weave
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
