OD Speakers

Alexandar Andrich, OD

David Aron, MD, MS

Joseph Barr, OD

Susan Barry, PhD

Curt Baxstrom, OD

Marlane Brown, OD

Charles Brownlow, OD

Mile Brujic, OD

Greg Caldwell, OD

Lou Catania, OD

Anthony Cavallerano, OD

Dawn DeCarlo, OD

Mike DePaolis, OD

Rebecca Diller, OD

Michael Earley, OD, PhD

Fred Edmunds, OD

Eric Eleff, MD

Murray Fingeret, OD

Paul Freeman, OD

De Anna Frye, PhD

Jeffry Gerson, OD

Marjorie Greenfield, MD

Drusilla Grant, OD

Phil Gross, OD

Jay M. Haynie, OD

Geoffrey Heddle, OD

Jay Henry, OD, MS

Barry S. Kran, OD

Blair Lonsberry, OD

W. C. Maples, OD

Brian Mathie, OD

John McGreal, OD

Brenda Montecalvo, OD

Beth Muckley, OD

Kelly Nichols, OD, MPH, PhD

Bruce Onofrey, OD

James Owen, OD

Tom Porter, OD

Daniel Powell, OD

Stuart Richer, OD, PhD

Harvey Richman, OD

Eric Schmidt, OD

Gregory Schultz, OD

Joe Shovlin, OD

Chad Shultz, OD

Joe Sowka, OD

Julie Staats, OD

Joseph Studebaker, OD

Jim Thimons, OD

Mindy Toabe, OD, FAAO

William Townsend, OD

Jeff Walline, OD, PhD

Richard Weisbarth, OD

Karla Zadnik, OD, Ph.D



Alexandar Andrich, OD
5020 InfantSEE Workshop
This workshop will present research and techniques to help practitioners become comfortable with the examination, testing, and diagnosis of infants.

David Aron, MD, MS
2039 The Diabetes Epidemic: A Threat to Public Health and More
According to a projection by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in three children born in the US five years ago are expected to become diabetic in their lifetimes. The impact of diabetes will be felt even by those who do not get the disease in higher health care costs with attendant higher taxes and insurance premiums.

2045 ABCÕs (A1c, Blood Pressure, and Cholesterol) of Cardiovascular Risk in Diabetes and Related Conditions: ItÕs Not Just Sugar Any More
Diabetes is a disease of high cardiovascular risk and more than doubles the risk of cardiovascular disease. It is also clear that while the diagnosis of diabetes is based on a cutoff value for glucose, it is part of a spectrum.

Joseph Barr, OD
7923 EastWest Kickoff Lunch Ð Sharing a Clear Vision
This course will share new information on the importance of vision in contact lens patients and developing new products to meet evolving patient lifestyles.

Susan Barry, PhD
1032 Fixing My Gaze: A Scientist's Journey into Seeing in Three Dimensions
This course reviews the natural history of infantile esotropia, the importance of binocular vision for egocentric localization and spatial orientation, and the science behind optometric vision therapy. This course is presented by a neurobiology professor and scientist who suffered from infantile esotropia and developed stereovision through optometric vision therapy.

1054 Neuroplasticity: How the Brain Rewires
This course examines the mechanisms underlying neuronal plasticity including changes in synaptic transmission and circuitry that occur with learning, rehabilitation from stroke, and recovery from sensory disorders. The effects of different training strategies, the importance of novel experiences and rewards, and the role of neuromodulators in facilitating brain rewiring will also be discussed.

Curt Baxstrom, OD
2011 Occlusion-A Potpourri of Treatment Strategies
Binasal occlusion is probably the most commonly known occlusion technique outside of direct patching for amblyopia. This course will look at binasal occlusion from different treatment perspectives. In addition, a variety of different occlusion techniques will be demonstrated. Each technique will be evaluated as to the purpose (eliminate diplopia, decrease confusion, modify gaze preference, etc.), how to apply it and how to modify it as the patient progresses.

2032 Infantile Esotropia
Practitioners who treat strabismus may find this a unique population. This course will review some modifications of your traditional approach to esotropia to more thoroughly evaluate the infant. These probes may directly lead to therapeutic applications that are modified from the more traditional esotropia therapy. We will look at abduction deficit, motion asymmetries, inferior oblique overaction, dissociated vertical deviation and the use of binasal and sector occlusion.

2061 Prescribing Prism following Stroke and Traumatic Brain Injury-Therapeutic and Compensatory Approaches
Following stroke and traumatic brain injuries patients may present with a variety of visual dysfunctions including visual inattention, visual field deficits, and diplopia. This course will look at some basic aspects of prism application using both a therapeutic or compensatory approach. Cases will be included demonstrating the contrasting approaches.

2065 EOM Paresis and Palsy-To Treat or Not To Treat Is The Question
This course will look at the rehabilitation and compensatory Optometric approaches to patients with ocular motor concerns. The emphasis will be on monocular considerations, but cases will be demonstrated in how to apply the principles for improving binocularity as well. An emphasis in treatment will be to look at ocular motor subsystem transfer in which improving one type of ocular motor ability may transfer to other subsystems.

2086 Vision Therapy with a Vestibular Twist
Vision therapy has historically included a variety of techniques to enhance the visual processing of our patients. This course will look at vestibular processing and how it can be applied into the vision therapy from both a developmental and rehabilitative perspective.ÊActualÊcases will also be presented that look at vestibular input in theÊstroke and traumatic brain injury populations.

Marlane Brown, OD
2025 New Treatments for Keratoconus, Post-Surgical Ectasia, Presbyopia, and Dry Eye
This course will focus on clinical research projects related to the eye and eyecare in the past year. Topics will include device and pharmaceutical projects. New treatments for keratoconus, post-surgical ectasia, presbyopia, and dry eye will be covered.

2059 Prescribing for the Irregular Cornea
The irregular cornea presents challenges to all eye care practitioners. This course will present cases and options for treatment for some irregular corneas. Discussion will include keratoconus, post corneal transplant, scarred corneas, and dystrophies.

2069 Refractive Options: Why Lasik? Why Not?
Fri @ 2 (1 hr)
Many options for our patients' vision correction exist. This course will discuss management of vision problems with surgery, contact lenses, or other treatments. It will present newer treatments and the pro / cons of those.

Charles Brownlow, OD
1040 YouÕre Leaving Money on the Table
Find more ways to collect the fees you're earning, leaving none on the table. This course includes computing fee schedules, proper charting to avoid under and over coding, contract evaluation, chart auditing, fee collection and more.

2040 The Role of Medical Records in Disease Management
This course emphasizes the importance of good medical records in the diagnosis and management of eye disease. National standards for medical records will be taught, using audience participation to enhance delivery.

Mile Brujic, OD
9911 The Indispensible Daily Disposable
Daily Disposable contact lenses have evolved as an important component to many eye care practices. As such, it is important for eye care practitioners to be familiar with the different daily disposable contact lens options available. This course will offer an analysis of where daily disposable contact lenses fit into a typical practice and offer a detailed description of the different options available.

Greg Caldwell, OD
3060 Oral Pharmaceutical Agents for the Treatment of Pathologies
This course will review the usage of oral antibiotics and oral antivirals for ocular infections and oral analgesics/narcotics for ocular pain management. Practical information regarding the identification of allergic reaction, pregnancy and maximum daily doses will be discussed, which are prerequisites before prescribing oral pharmaceutical agents.

3089 Ocular Manifestation and Treatment of Allergic Disorders
An assortment of ocular allergic disorders manifest themselves through a variety of changes to the palbebral and bulbar conjunctiva. This course will review those varieties of presentations and discuss the latest pharmaceutical options.

Lou Catania, OD
8911 A New Refraction? You Cannot Be Serious?
Five clinical cases pertaining to vision care and refraction for you to evaluate (audience participation). The five clinical pearls resulting will (or should) change the way you practice on Monday morning.

Anthony Cavallerano, OD
2036 OD's Role in Diabetes Management Goes Beyond Eye ExamÊÊÊ
This course presents the guiding principles for increased optometric participation in management of the patient with diabetes mellitus. Emphasis is placed on clinical decision-making and consideration is given to clinical guidelines and standard of care and the presentation includes a survey of emerging trends in the treatment and management of diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema.

2058 Peripheral Retinal Disorders: When to Hold Õem and When to Fold ÕemÊ
This course considers the various causes of retinal detachment and discusses management of the patient presenting with risk characteristics for retinal separation. Emphasis is placed on practice protocols and case studies will be used to illustrate diagnostic and management principles for the primary care practitioner.

Dawn DeCarlo, OD
2037 Reducing the Risk of Age-Related Vision Loss
This AOA course, developed in conjunction with Kemin Health, presents focuses on treatment of diseases that cause vision loss. The course includes education regarding the science of ocular nutrition and case-based examples of current comprehensive treatments (nutritional, medical and vision rehabilitative) highlighting age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy.

Mike DePaolis, OD
3012 Clinical Pearls for the Contact Lens Practice
This course intertwines clinical trial results with personal experiences in providing numerous pearls for effective specialty lens prescribing. Topics include bifocal, toric, continuous wear, keratoconus and bandage contact lens designs.

3032 Microbial Keratitis in Contact Lens Wear Ð Bacterial, Amoebic, Fungal, and The Great Unknown
Despite advances in contact lenses and care products, cases of microbial keratitis (MK) remain. While a full understanding of MK eludes us, we recognize wear habits, non-compliance, and the ubiquity of microbes as key variables. This course presents various cases, with emphasis on differential diagnosis and contemporary treatment strategies.

9923 Not Your Typical Dry Eye
Clinical Considerations for Complex Cases 25313-AS Sat @ Noon (1 hr) Like many pathologic processes, keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) presents a wide clinical spectrum. Understanding its pathophysiology is essential to effective management. This course utilizes a case presentation format to discuss various forms of KCS, including: Sjogrens, rosacea, neuroparalytic, post-refractive surgery, and thyroid eye disease.

3052 Contact Lens Management for the Refractive Surgery Patient
Prescribing contact lenses for the refractive surgery patient remains one of the greatest challenges for todayÕs clinician. In many instances these individuals have opted for refractive surgery in lieu of contact lenses and emotionally they may be reticent to resume lens wear. In this course we address a variety of contact lens applications related to refractive surgery Ð as preoperative adjuncts, as preoperative devices, and in long-term visual restorations.

Rebecca Diller, OD
5032 Physical Exam And Pharmaceuticals Workshop
Participants will be instructed on basic physical exam techniques and exercises that may be useful when initiating/monitoring pharmaceutical treatment regimens and or monitoring systemic conditions with ocular sequela.

5022 Gonioscopy and Identification of Normal and Abnormal Angle Structures
Participants will become proficient in the gonioscopic technique with three and four mirror lenses. You will learn to identify angle structures on real ÒpatientsÓ and document your findings. Images of normal and abnormal angles will be reviewed. Indications for evaluation, referral criteria, and management of angle closure will also be covered.

Michael Earley, OD, PhD
1020 Understanding Visual Attention
Sustained visual attention is important for learning. This course will discuss the newest neurology research in the areas of visual attention. Discussions on how to evaluate a patient with sub-normal visual attention will be presented along with a variety of vision therapy techniques useful in improving a patientÕs visual attention.

Fred Edmunds, OD
1026 AOA Sports Vision University: Performing a Comprehensive Sports Vision Evaluation
A task-analysis approach is used to determine the pertinent visual skills utilized in sports. Rationale and research results are presented to support testing of specific sports vision performance skills, and normative data for athletes is provided. Strategies are discussed for organizing a comprehensive evaluation for athletes competing in any sport or position. Strategies to build sports vision services into an optometric practice are discussed. Successful communication tools for developing this specialty service are highlighted with an emphasis on patient and community education.

1042 AOA Sports Vision University: Visual Performance Enhancement for Athletes
Management considerations for refractive compensation, enhancement filters, contact lenses, and refractive surgery for athletes are highlighted. Protective eyewear issues and options are presented with discussion of ocular trauma management. Vision training techniques that can be used to enhance essential visual skills is emphasized.

Eric Eleff, MD
1046 Lucentis-VEGF Inhibition and Its Practical Role Beyond Choroidal Neovascular Membranes
The original FDA approval for Lucentis was to treat Wet Macular Degeneration. This lecture will present its role in treating Clinically Significant Diabetic Macular Edema, Branch and Central Retinal Vein Occlusions, Pseudopahkic Macular Edema and Uveitic Macular Edema. Cases will be presented of actual patients from the VA medical center department of Optometry-Retinal Clinic.

Murray Fingeret, OD
3030 Glaucoma Update and New Technology
This course will review new forms of technology that are becoming commonplace in the diagnosis and management of glaucoma. Different imaging instruments will be described and how they fit into the diagnostic paradigm. Also, the newer forms of perimetry will be discussed and their role in diagnosing glaucoma. Finally the newer methods used to evaluate the anterior chamber as well as measure intraocular pressure and corneal thickness will be discussed.

3071 Progression - The Next Frontier in GlaucomaÊ
One important area in the management of glaucoma that has been overlooked is the detection of change or progression. This course will explain the assessment of the optic nerve, retinal nerve fiber layer or visual field for change, which instruments come into play, and how they enable the clinician to monitor for progression.

3081 A Six-Step Approach to Visual Field Analysis
Automated visual field assessment is an integral part of the diagnosis and management of glaucoma. This course details a step-by-step guide to analyzing the visual field. The criterion for what constitutes a real defect as well as signs of progression will also be discussed. Information in regards to the new forms of perimetry such as FDT or SWAP will be presented. Ê

3091 A New Look at IOP
This course will look at the role intraocular pressure (IOP) plays in the development of glaucoma. Recent studies have pointed to IOPs importance in the development of glaucoma. New information has indicated that in addition to corneal thickness, stiffness and rigidity also play roles in measurement errors. New instrumentation such as the Pascal Tonometer adds a new dimension to how we evaluate IOP and will be described.

4010 Point-Counterpoint in Glaucoma
This course will review controversial areas in regards to the diagnosis and management of glaucoma. Items to be addressed include: when should ocular hypertension be treated, do you need an imaging device, what are contemporary models of care, is there any role for surgery as an initial therapeutic modality, and are the new diagnostic instruments (optic nerve imagers, SWAP) useful in our diagnostic armamentarium. Ê

4012 The Glaucoma SuspectÊ
The individual presenting as a glaucoma suspect, most commonly due to a suspicious optic nerve with a full threshold visual field and IOPs in the normal range is a clinical dilemma. Could this be early glaucoma or a normal variant? This course will explain the diagnostic process in assessing this condition.

Paul Freeman, OD
1045 The Elusive Low Vision Patient
Locating the visually impaired patient is the focus of this lecture. There seems to be a substantial difference between the numbers of visually impaired people vs. the numbers who are getting care. This lecture is finding the patient and what to do to help.

1056 The Geriatric Visually Impaired Patient
This lecture is an overview of some of the more common eye conditions that cause decreased vision and how these patients can be helped. It is not a lecture on the fine details of pathology but covers them enough to be a platform for the presentation of the low vision rehabilitative care these patients can benefit from.

De Anna Frye, PhD
2078 Neuropsychology and Optometry Collaborate To Improve Patient Outcomes
This course will discuss why and how a neuropsychologist and optometrist work together to improve a patientÕs rehabilitation process following a neurological insult.


Jeffry Gerson, OD
1024 Retinal Findings with Systemic Disease
This course will discuss different retinal pathologies associated with systemic diseases.

1037 Understanding Fluorescein Angiography and Ocular Coherence Tomography
This course will provide overviews of fluorescein angiography and optical coherence tomography. Discussion will include indications for these testes, procedures, normal and abnormal findings. Case reports will also be presented to demonstrate clinical relevance.

1044 AMD: A Practical Practice Approach
This course will discuss some preventative strategies that can be taken with AMD. Strategies for prevention of both dry and wet AMD will be discussed.

1061 Current Trends in Diabetes: Are you up to Date?Ê
The number of people in the US with diabetes is exploding, as is new information pertaining to this disease. This course will review the most recently published important developments pertaining to caring for patients with diabetes. Balanced information regarding all body systems, and not just ocular research will be presented.

Drusilla Grant, OD
2078 Neuropsychology and Optometry Collaborate To Improve Patient Outcomes
This course will discuss why and how a neuropsychologist and optometrist work together to improve a patient.s rehabilitation process following a neurological insult.


Marjorie Greenfield, MD
1023 Building a Life that Works for Your Family, Your Career, and You
This course will present on the carious family topics such as when itÕs the perfect time to have a baby and factors that can guide that difficult decision, when and how to disclose the pregnancy at your workplace, maternity leave laws and policies, adjusting to your new job as a parent, communicating with work after the baby, breastfeeding, returning to work, and most importantly, work-life balance challenges.

Phil Gross, OD
2020 Everything You Need to Know about Electronic Health Records
This course will provide an overview of Federal incentive programs currently available to optometrists (ARRA / HITECH), meaningful use objectives, and certification of EHRs. We will discuss the application of EHRs in clinical practice, system selection, installation, and interoperability with diagnostic instruments. We will also review training, doctor and staff responsibilities.

2063 Exploring New Technology: A Case Study Approach To Enhance Diagnosis and Management
This course will explore interesting clinical cases while utilizing an electronic health record system to present findings, show advanced testing, as well as treatment and management plans. We will specifically review the OCT as well as many new mobile reference tools available to enhance patient care.

2073 EMRs Practical Applications: Making the Last Few Pieces of Paper Go Away
This course will highlight the advantages of taking your electronic office and EHR to the next level. We will review numerous advanced practical applications such as e-prescribing, online history forms, drawing tools, and the integration of images and data from ophthalmic equipment into your EHR. We will conclude with a discussion about how using these technologies improves efficiency.


Jay M. Haynie, OD
3042 Retina Grand Rounds
This course consists of a potpourri of retinal case presentations that are commonly seen in the Optometric setting. From presenting symptoms to a compilation of clinical findings, working through a set of differential diagnoses to a final treatment plan sets the stage for interaction amongst all. An update on clinical trial data as it pertains to AMD, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Vascular Disease will help guide the clinician on referral options and education of their patients.

3058 Retinal Disease Update on New Treatment and Referral Guidelines
An update on new treatment options for retinal disease as well as quidelines for appropriate referral patterns.

Geoffrey Heddle, OD
2014 How to Evaluate a Sports Team
In this course we will discuss what ways an Optometrist, and his staff, can assess an athleteÕs level of visual competence. Discussion will not only include which tests to perform, but the rationale behind each test. Advice on how to easily score each test will be provided. You will also be given ideas on how to effectively, and impressively, communicate.

3015 Prescribing Lenses for Performance beyond 20/20
All ODs know how to determine the correct lens for a patient's distance visual demands. What about prescribing for the school age child, and their near centered visual demands? This course will demonstrate straight forward chair side testing tips.

3036 Portable Vision Training for the Athlete
Testing an athlete can provide great insight as to how well that athlete performs in their given sport. Improving that level of performance is what will really raise eyebrows and help to grow your credibility, not to mention your practice! The purpose of this course will be to give you examples various exercises that can help the athlete improve their athletic performance. These exercises are portable, easy, and can be done either individually, or in a group setting.

Jay Henry, OD, MS
2020 Everything You Need to Know about Electronic Health Records
This course will provide an overview of Federal incentive programs currently available to optometrists (ARRA / HITECH), meaningful use objectives, and certification of EHRs. We will discuss the application of EHRs in clinical practice, system selection, installation, and interoperability with diagnostic instruments. We will also review training, doctor and staff responsibilities.

2063 Exploring New Technology: A Case Study Approach To Enhance Diagnosis and Management
This course will explore interesting clinical cases while utilizing an electronic health record system to present findings, show advanced testing, as well as treatment and management plans. We will specifically review the OCT as well as many new mobile reference tools available to enhance patient care.

2073 EMRs Practical Applications: Making the Last Few Pieces of Paper Go Away
This course will highlight the advantages of taking your electronic office and EHR to the next level. We will review numerous advanced practical applications such as e-prescribing, online history forms, drawing tools, and the integration of images and data from ophthalmic equipment into your EHR. We will conclude with a discussion about how using these technologies improves efficiency.

Barry S. Kran, OD
3056 Neuro-Optometric Rehab: Case Management Considerations
This presentation will increase the awareness by the practitioner to the importance of creative and inclusive treatment strategies when working with individuals with vision and or other impairments. Cases illustrating this will range from creative refractive management of anisometropia and head posture to an overview of the spectrum that is cerebral or cortical visual impairment.

3088 Low Vision for Pediatric and Special Populations Ð The Eyeball and Beyond
This introductory lecture will provide an overview of the overarching issues impacting the visual care and visual services of this diverse population. The primary eye care practitioner should hopefully feel empowered to begin to work with segments of this population. For the practitioner who has been comfortable with some traditional adult low vision care, this lecture, will attempt to make working with this population more accessible and desirable.

Blair Lonsberry, OD
2071 The Latest in Corneal Dystrophies and Degenerations
The expanding scope of therapeutic privileges for optometrists has made the diagnosis and treatment of anterior segment diseases a crucial aspect of clinical practice. This course examines the corneal dystrophies/degenerations focusing on patient symptoms, diagnostic criteria, affects on vision, and the most current management/treatment options.

3040 Diagnosing and Managing Ocular Urgencies and Emergencies
This course will review the various presentations of ocular urgencies and emergencies; focusing on triaging, case history and key points in diagnosing various emergent conditions. Appropriate treatment and management plans will be discussed in detail, focusing on current therapeutic intervention.

3059 Clinical Ocular Grand Rounds
This course will review unique cases in a grand rounds format from a variety of ocular disciplines and will focus on the patient presentation, differential diagnoses, and treatment/management options.

3073 Ocular Manifestations in Autoimmune Disease
The autoimmune diseases provide a challenging array of systemic and ocular complications. This course focuses on the etiology, diagnostic criteria and management of the more common autoimmune disorders including rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. The associated ocular complications are discussed including diagnosis and treatment options.

W. C. Maples, OD
3014 Evidence Based Optometry: Quality of Life Measures
One of the current medical concepts is that of Òquality of lifeÓ. The issue of quality of life is focused on cost to benefit ratios. Is the improvement in oneÕs life worth the cost of therapy? It is generally agreed that the more productive years that a person has the more benefit is gained from therapeutic intervention and no one in society has more potential benefit than our children. Two instruments have been developed to objectively measure improvement in quality of life factors after optometric care. Each of these instruments will be described and the research demonstrating significant improvement in life quality after optometric intervention will be fully discussed. Emphasis will be on how to integrate these two instruments into the doctorÕs clinical practice.

3034 Infantile Esotropia: Its Origin, Diagnosis and Potential Therapies
Infantile esotropia is one of the most prevalent of all of the strabismic conditions that the optometrist will encounter. It is very difficult to treat since it typically does not respond to lenses. The functional cure of the condition is difficult and it is often correlated with both anisometropic and strabismic amblyopia. Options include surgery and developmental vision therapy. These two therapeutic options will be compared and contrasted as to efficacy of treatment. Risk factors and odds ratios will be presented. A straightforward workup protocol for the esotrope will be covered. Emphasis will be on the prophylactic care of the Òat riskÓ pregnancy/infant as well as the early detection of the condition. A number of different rationales for minimally invasive optometric therapeutic intervention will be presented.

3054 Diagnosis and Therapy for Visual Problems Interfering With Learning
The primary care optometrist often encounters patients with no significant refractive or binocular condition that are struggling in school. The visual problem that is likely interfering with learning in this case is either/and ocular motor dysfunction and visual perception dysfunctions. A clinical protocol for staff testing of these two conditions and a general treatment regimen is developed. Test procedures will be demonstrated. When and how to consult with other specialists will also be discussed.

Brian Mathie, OD
1039 Normal Tension Glaucoma-Not Much Normal Here
Open angle glaucoma is a difficult diagnosis but glaucoma diagnosis in the presence of normal tension can be even more challenging. This course details the unique aspects of normal tension glaucoma as compared to POAG and closed angle glaucoma. Patient risk factors, disc hemorrhages and the Collaborative Normal Tension Glaucoma Study will be reviewed.

1049 Pach Your Bags and Your Glaucoma Worries Are Gone-ioscopy
Pachymetry, gonioscopy, serial tonometry and other important tests relative to glaucoma risk factors will be detailed. Emphasis will be placed on a complete review of gonioscopy and assuring that the examiner is comfortable with gonioscopic variations of the anterior chamber angle.

John McGreal, OD
1021 Foreign Body Removal
This course will discuss the diagnostic and management approaches to the patient with ocular foreign bodies. Removal techniques, instrumentation and post operative care will be highlighted.

1035 Getting Ready for Real Therapeutics
This course will prepare attendees to begin utilizing expanded therapeutic privileges. It will discuss anterior segment diseases including cornea, conjunctival, infectious, dermatologic, and allergic conditions. It will focus on treatment of glaucoma, foreign body, punctal occlusion, nasolacrimal obstructions and new technologies will be highlighted.

2015 Can We Do Better in AMD? Diagnostic Considerations
This course will review the clinical diagnosis of dry and wet AMD. Clinical studies and new technologies to improve diagnosis and lower risks will be discussed.

2035 Corneal Ulcers
This course will discuss the diagnosis, laboratory investigations, and treatment of corneal ulcers. Emphasis will be placed on proper selection of antibiotics and management issues.

2043 Uveitis
This class will review the evolution and treatment for uveitic conditions. Emphasis will be placed on systemic disease states contributing to uveitis.

Brenda Montecalvo, OD
1020 Understanding Visual Attention
Sustained visual attention is important for learning. This course will discuss the newest neurology research in the areas of visual attention. Discussions on how to evaluate a patient with sub-normal visual attention will be presented along with a variety of vision therapy techniques useful in improving a patient.s visual attention.

2054 Vision Therapy for Dummies
This course will cover the basics for effective diagnostic and treatment options for binocular vision disorders and learning-related vision problems. Also covered will be techniques for vision therapy for vergence, accommodation, and oculomotor disorders, as well as amblyopia. Ways of detecting binocular vision problems without significantly increasing chair time will be demonstrated so attendees will gain an understanding of what to look for during an exam and how to treat basic binocular vision disorders.

Beth Muckley, OD
1050 Advances in Glaucoma Surgery
Surgical techniques, patient considerations, and management in glaucoma will be discussed.Ê Also covered will be laser procedures such as SLT, ECP and iridotomies as well as trabeculectomy, shunt tubes and viscocanaloplasty.

3051 Critical Evaluation of the Optic Disc in Glaucoma
This course will provide a basicÊoverview for evaluating optic nerves for glaucoma.Ê Risk factors to determine structural loss will be discussed.Ê Case presentations with challenging optic nerve head appearances will be included.

Kelly Nichols, OD, MPH, PhD
3045 The DEWS And Don'ts of Dry Eye
Published in 2007, the DEWS reports changed dry eye management, but what has happened since? This fast-paced course will cover the highlights in clinical research so you don't have to!

3047 iPhone And More: Technology for Anterior Seg
Management of ocular surface disease can improve your bottom line, but what about new technology? Ocular surface applications of slit lamp cameras, tear osmometers, and meibography tools are all discussed, from cheap to expensive. Billing and coding will be reviewed.

3062 Hey, Meibom, It Is Lid Disease!
Three hundred years after Heinrich Meibom named the meibomian gland, we are still gaining an understanding of its function in health and disease. Clinical pearls for diagnosis and management of lid disease and new anterior seg technology are discussed. Is meibomian gland dysfunction the new dry eye?


Bruce Onofrey, OD
2021 Nutriceuticals and the Eye
This course will review the clinical protocols related to the use of these agents for the treatment of a number of ophthalmic conditions and discuss a variety of misapplications of these agents in common use.

2034 Use and Abuse of Steroids
The use of topical and oral steroids represent a double edged sword to the optometric physician. Their use can save or take away vision. Proper diagnosis, drug selection and patient monitoring are essential to appropriate use of these medications. This course highlights patient and drug selection to maximize therapeutic benefits and minimize risks.

3018 The Must Have Systemic Medications in Eye Care CEE
The goal of this presentation is to review the pharmacology and clinical applications of systemic medications in the management of ocular disease. Indications, contraindications and proper dosing in special populations, will be presented.

3038 Ten Tests That Can Save Your PatientÕs Life and Sight
The timely use of laboratory tests and other diagnostic techniques can assist the clinician in identifying sight and life-threatening ocular and systemic disorders in their patients.

3057 Megatrends in Medicine
With virtually every patient encounter, optometrists are reminded of just how intertwined vision is with systemic well being. It is for precisely this reason that primary eye care providers be well versed on trends in systemic medicine. This course addresses certain megatrends in medicine and how they affect eye care. Our emphasis is on new diagnostic criteria for disease detection, contemporary treatment protocols, and their ramifications for optometry.

James Owen, OD
1038 Managing LASIK Complications in 2010
Laser vision correction has had FDA approval in the United States for over ten years. In that time the technology has change and so have the complications. This course will review the complications that are most common in laser vision correction patients in 2009. The course describes how to identify and treat complications such as dry eye, diffuse lamellar keratitis and infections. Brief cases and clinical photographs are used.

1058 Sharper, Faster, Better: New Technology In Refractive Surgery
The course covers technology in development of laser vision correction and cataract surgery.Ê Topics include femtosecond laser for cataract surgery, intraoperative wavefront analysis and corneal cross-linking.Ê The course will describe the technology and discuss optometry's role in its application.

Tom Porter, OD
3021 Adding Low Vision To Your Practice
Adding low vision to a comprehensive practice shouldnÕt be a daunting task.Ê By incorporating small changes in how you approach low vision care you can avoid the mistakes and you will be rewarded both emotionally and financially.

3046 Low Vision: The Things I Didn't Learn in School
Many of the techniques that will simplify your low vision service arenÕt taught in school.Ê This course will include clinical tips and pearls to help streamline the exam process without sacrificing accuracy.Ê Also covered will be tips that will help you avoid pitfalls in prescribing and dispensing low vision aids.Ê You will learn how using very simple statements you can improve your success rate with this special population.Ê Billing, coding, and the economics of low vision practice will be discussed.Ê This course will be helpful for those just starting out as well as those with years of experience.

Daniel Powell, OD
5026 Current Trends in Dry Eye Assessment and Management
Dry eye diagnostic tests performed in the clinical practice, including grading and interpretation, will be reviewed. Demonstration of the OcuSense TearLabª device to evaluate tear osmolarity will be included with an opportunity for practice.

Stuart Richer, OD, PhD
1033 Adverse Reactions of Nutritional Supplements vs. Pharmaceuticals
The likelihood of dying from a multivitamin supplement is similar to being struck by lightning; however biological adverse reactions do occur occasionally. The course presents a balanced approach to risks associated with nutritional supplements most likely to be prescribed by optometrists, and clinical pearls concerning high dose supplementation.

1043 Gaining Ground in the War Against Atrophic AMD
Some 90% of AMD is atrophic and within the purview of optometrists. We examine whatÕs new in visual testing and nutrition including the LUXEA, LAST, PHOTOTROP, TOZAL, LUNA, LAST II & CARMIS clinical trial data. We also examine the importance of lipofuscin as well as the candidate drugs & nutrients that may reduce it. Finally, we address candidate anti-angiogenic eye drops which will likely open the door for further co-management opportunities with ophthalmology.

1055 Aging and Nutrition
This course focuses on the integration of essential knowledge for evaluating and managing elderly persons including nutritional intervention for potential improvement on visual function. Special emphasis concerning visually impaired elders along with evolving research concerning nutritionally responsive approaches to visual enhancement will be given.

2019 The Brighter Side of Sunlight: The Epidemic of 25-Hydroxyvitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin D deficiency is associated with no less than 25 medical conditions, the common cold and winter mortality. Some scientists consider it be a new Public Health epidemic, particularly for the growing population of people of color living and working 24/7 indoors in northern climates in the US and Canada. This is of crucial concern for ODs, due to a dearth of minority health care providers. Much can be achieved with an OTC supplement costing pennies per day. This is one of the most important issues emerging in contemporary Medicine, and is not without controversy.

2027 Vascular Perfusion and the Blood Brain Barrier
We address the age related changes in systemic and ocular blood flow Ð child vs. adult, sensory retinal circulation measurement using the HRT/F instrument, choroidal circulation measurement and the work of Alon Harris, PhD University of Illinois. We introduce the changing nature and understanding of the pathophysiology of arteriolarsclerosis i.e. the cholesterol hypothesis vs. the calcium hypothesis. Finally, we look at nutrients that might promote better blood vessel health.

Harvey Richman, OD
2088 Coding the Routine and Not So Routine
Dry eye is one of the most discussed topics in Optometric Education. One of the keys to successful management of the condition is getting reimbursed for the doctorÕs time. This course will consider all options for testing and coding the work up and treatment of a dry eye patient.

3063 Ocular Surface Disease Coding Options
Course will allow practitioners to properly code and bill for evaluation, treatment and follow up of dry eye patients.

3075 Special Ophthalmic Coding
This advanced billing course will provide the correct coding options for a practice looking to submit claims for the special ophthalmologic services. Topics will include gonioscopy, visual fields, fundus photography, scanning laser imaging, extended ophthalmoscopy, punctal occlusion, laboratory testing and other diagnostic testing options beyond the well vision evaluation.

Eric Schmidt, OD
2013 Prescribing Oral Steroids
The prescribing of oral steroids is a very useful privilege for optometrists. However, improper dosage and usage can lead to complications for the patient. This course will detail the pharmacology of steroids and present clinical indications for their usage.

2050 Glaucoma Pharmacology A-Z CEE
This course will use a clinically oriented approach to the pharmacology of anti-glaucoma drugs. Mechanisms of action will be detailed and contraindications discussed. Using case studies, a treatment paradigm and hierarchy will be presented. Side effects of drugs will also be presented.

2076 Walk Softly and Carry A Big Stick- New Therapeutics In Clinical Practice
New therapeutics in disease management.Ê

Gregory Schultz, OD
2010 Glaucoma CoManagement
This course is intended to give an overview of current definition of glaucoma as well as review the physiology of increased IOP and mechanisms of damage in this diesase. A complete pharmacology review is included.

2075 ThatÕs Not Glaucoma! Tales from the Referral Center
This course will review cases referred for secondary/tertiary care to a referral center as suspected glaucoma. In these cases patients had suspicious discs, field loss, family history or borderline pressure but a final diagnosis that was something other than glaucoma. The key characteristics of glaucomatous optic atrophy are reviewed. Attendees will learn how to differentiate compressive optic neuropathy, ischemic optic neuropathy, optic disc drusen and anomalous discs with field loss from glaucoma.

3010 Neuroimaging Review for Primary Care Providers
This course will cover multiple topics in ophthalmic disease, the neuro-symptom inventory and history review, unexplained VA loss, anterior visual pathway compressing, transient VA loss, assessment and management of diplopia and differential Dx of the elevated optic nerve. Diagnosis and management will be discussed. Review of all radiology imaging will be reviewed.

Chad Shultz, OD
5028 Taking Your Fundus Exam to the Next Level Workshop
Interactive workshop demonstrating techniques for peripheral retina examination. Techniques include: scleral indentation, 3-mirror peripheral funduscopy, indirect biomicroscopy. Includes 20 minute presentation on technique, indications, and interpretation of procedures.

Joe Shovlin, OD
2012 Non Lens Related Pathology That Mimics Lens Related Disease
The relatively large diameter, minimal movement, rapid polymer deterioration, and elaborate attendant care systems of hydrogel lenses account for their complication rates which exceed rigid lenses. Fortuitously, many of these lens complications mimic non-lens related pathology. The clinician's challenge involves making the appropriate differential diagnosis and applying appropriate treatment strategies. This course will explore the subtle differences between contact lens induced and non-lens related pathology including presenting symptoms, objective signs, and appropriate treatment plans.

2031 Golden Globes: New Advances in Contact Lenses
New advances in contact lenses will be discussed.

2041 Keratoconus: When Conventional Therapies Fail
Keratoconus and other non-inflammatory thinning disorders are often best managed by assorted rigid lens designs that include both convention and scleral designs.

2084 Corneal Manifestations of Systemic Disease
Assorted corneal findings can signal systemic disease. Many of these manifestations can bring attention to some serious, even potentially life threatening conditions. Practitioners faced with various clinical signs affecting the cornea are forced to make an appropriate differential diagnosis and apply adequate treatment including needed referrals to sub-specialties within medicine. A timely diagnosis can certainly minimize any corneal morbidity, but even impact chances of mortality.

Chad Shultz, OD
5028 Taking Your Fundus Exam to the Next Level Workshop
Interactive workshop demonstrating techniques for peripheral retina

Joe Sowka, OD
2023 YouÕve Got Some Nerve Ð A Clinical Look At Optic Nerve Anomalies
This course examines commonly seen optic nerve anomalies that are often misdiagnosed as progressive diseases and erroneously referred. Colobomas, megalopapillae, hypoplasia, pits, drusen, as well as anomalies of insertion are covered.

2030 Glaucoma Grand Rounds
This course covers clinical presentations in glaucoma in an interactive grand rounds format. Cases covered include early and advanced glaucoma and strategies for medical management. Also, secondary glaucomas including phacolytic glaucoma, pigmentary glaucoma, angle recession glaucoma, uveitic glaucoma, and Posner Schlossman syndrome are covered.

2082 Case Discussion in Ocular Disease Ð My Greatest Hits
One of the greatest challenges in eye care is managing atypical ocular pathology. In this two-hour lecture, favorite cases involving ocular inflammation, infection, neuro-ophthalmic disease, glaucoma, and retinal disease are presented.

3017 Posterior Uveitis Potpourri
This course details in a case based format the symptoms and clinical findings in patients with common types of posterior and intermediate uveitis. A diagnostic algorithm is presented to allow the audience member to follow the clinical findings to an appropriate differential diagnosis. Current therapeutic management and appropriate diagnostic testing is heavily emphasized.

Julie Staats, OD
5034 Foreign Body Removal Workshop
This workshop provides hands-on experience with foreign body removal of the cornea and conjunctiva. Proper techniques, along with universal safety precautions, will be demonstrated and practiced. In addition, participants will be given a brief overview of the techniques and mediums utilized in culturing an eye.

Joseph Studebaker, OD
3019 Making EHR Work for Your Patients and Your Practice

Jim Thimons, OD
2057 Management of Viral Eye Disease
This course covers the mechanisms, indications and contraindications of anti-viral drugs.

2067 Advances in Anterior Segment Therapy
This course will review the latest advances in new pharmaceuticals, off label applications of current agents, and the most current clinical trials that will impact our practices in the future.

2080 Ocular Trauma and Imaging
This course will cover acute and long-term management of urgent and emergent ocular conditions. Emphasis will be on the care of blunt trauma, penetrating injuries and their sequella.

3016 Cornea Challenges
This course will discuss infectious keratitis, traumatic disease, corneal erosion and other corneal challenges facing primary care optometrists. Case studies will be used to foster discussion on diagnosis and treatment options.

3044 Top 20 Oral Agents
This course will provide an overview of the top 20 oral medications used in ophthalmic practice. Anti-virals, NSAIDs, cyclones, anti-histamines and beta-blockers will be discussed.

Mindy Toabe, OD, FAAO
5036 Scleral Gas Permeable Contact Lens Fitting Workshop
The purpose of this workshop is to learn the fundamentals of scleral rigid gas permeable contact lenses including history, design, fitting and troubleshooting. This workshop will include a patient fitting session.

William Townsend, OD
1031 Enhancing Practice and Patient Success - Fitting Soft Specialty Lenses
This course will present cases that illustrate how the fitting of specialty contact lenses has enhanced the wearing experience of their patients. Utilizing new contact lens materials and designs can help differentiate a practice and increase patient satisfaction, retention, referrals and profitability. This seminar uses case reports to illustrate the best practices model for specialty soft contact lenses and how various modern designs and materials solve vision, comfort and medical challenges.

1041 Prescribing Contact Lens Solutions
This course addresses the complex issues posed by the question, ÒWhich solution should I prescribe for this patient?Ó We look at lens material-solution compatibility, effects of solution components on lens comfort and ocular surface health, and present problem-solving strategies for solution-related problems in contact lens wear.

1052 Thyroid Disease and the Eye: What We Must Know
This presentation addresses the normal anatomy and functions of the thyroid and describes systemic thyroid dysfunction. The remainder of the lecture focuses on the ODÕs role in diagnosis and management of thyroid-associated ocular disease alerting health care providers to the presence of undiagnosed thyroid disease.

8025 The Allergic Patient Can Wear Contact Lenses
Patients with allergies can be good contact lens wearers if properly managed. Contact lens design, materials, and disposability all have contributed to greater success with allergy patients. Solution interaction with lens materials can make a difference between success and failure. This discussion will help doctors better manage contact lens complications associated with ocular allergy.

Jeff Walline, OD, PhD
2052 Fitting Teens and Tweens in Contact Lenses
This course will compare the fitting, ocular health, and benefits of contact lens wear between children and teens. We will also provide tips for fitting children and describe the success children have with a variety of modalities of contact lenses. We will also discuss myopia control with contact lenses.

2074 Corneal Reshaping and Myopia Control
This course will aid practitionersÕ understanding of fitting corneal reshaping contact lenses, how they may slow the progression of myopia, and compare corneal reshaping contact lens myopia control to several other methods.

Richard Weisbarth, OD
9925 Multifocal Contact Lenses
This course will discuss the latest advances in silicone hydrogel multifocal lenses. All aspects of fitting, patient selection and patient management will be covered. Results of recent research and new literature will also be presented. Special emphasis will be placed on providing ÒpearlsÓ for maximizing success with these novel new lenses.

Karla Zadnik, OD, Ph.D
2024 Realeyes Education Initiative Training
This course trains the attendee of effective ways to present the Realeyes curricula in classrooms. Realeyes, funded by a grant from the Ohio Department of Health Save our Sight Program, consists of age-appropriate, standardized, interactive video-based presentations that emphasize the importance of vision health and eye safety. Sammy Safe-Eyes is the new curriculum for Pre-K and Kindergarten, Adventures of Rhet and Tina is for students in grades 1 through 2, Case of Vinny Vision for grades 3 through 5, and Vision Impossible for middle school students. The training is open to doctors and staff.


06/23/2010