300 - Modern Scleral Lenses Beyond the Limbus (OTHER)

This course will strive to provide the optometrist with a full understanding of the history, present, and future of scleral contact lenses. The benefits of scleral lenses will be illuminated as well as past and present research indicating the best practices. Specific cases from a variety of ocular conditions will be presented and discussed. Complications and challenges will also be illuminated as well as methods to limit or solve them.

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COPE Approved
62896-CL
2.0 Hours of CE

Ryan McKinnis, OD, FAAO, FSLS
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Room: Steinbeck III

301 - Clinical Pearls for the Primary Eye Care Practice (TPA)

With an aging population and an ever expanding scope of practice, optometrists find themselves attending to the needs of an increasingly diverse patient demographic. To achieve improved efficiencies, clinicians continually strive to hone their diagnostic strategies and treatment protocols. This course utilizes a case presentation format to provide clinical pearls in the management of a variety of anterior segment conditions. Topics for discussion include corneal dystrophies, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, limbal stem cell deficiency, refractive surgery misadventure, and mixed etiology microbial keratitis.

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COPE Approved
63918-AS
1.0 Hour of CE
 

Michael
DePaolis, OD, FAAO
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Room: Steinbeck I-II

302 - The Non-Glaucomatous Optic Neuropathies Papilledema and Idiopathic Itracranial Hypertension IIH (TPA)

Papilledema is defined as optic disc swelling and elevation owing to elevated intracranial pressure. Idiopathic intracranial hypertension IIH is a common cause of papilledema in young, obese women. This course discusses the clinical findings and staging of papilledema along with common causes of elevated intracranial pressure. In addition, papilledema in the setting of IIH is discussed as well as the noteworthy neuro-radiologic and OCT findings associated with IIH and papilledema. Special attention is paid to the management of IIH and the value of visual field testing in the long-term surveillance of these patients.

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COPE Approved

62912-NO

            1.0 Hour of CE      

 
 Leonard
Messner, O D, FAAO
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Room: Steinbeck I-II 

303 - Best NGS Cases 2019 (TPG)

This course will present a variety of glaucoma cases, with results from appropriate diagnostic tests and discussion about the best management choices.  Audience participation will be encouraged regarding diagnosis and treatment options.

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COPE Approved
64568-GL
   2.0 Hours of CE   

J. James

Thimons, OD, FAAO
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Room: Steinbeck I-II

304 - Fitting Beyond the Ordinary (OTHER)

Given the diverse patient population we serve, optometrists increasingly encounter unique and challenging optical scenarios.  This course consists of a case presentation series involving individuals with compromised corneal integrity and attending visual dysfunction.  Cases range from surgical misadventures to primary anterior segment pathology to corneal manifestations secondary to underlying systemic disease.  Emphasis is on medically indicated contact lens prescribing in conjunction with adjunct therapeutics.  

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COPE Approval Pending

64442-CL 

2.0 Hours of CE
 

   
   Michael
  DePaolis, OD, FAAO 
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Room: Steinbeck III