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continuing education courses or materials, the accuracy of information presented, or the skills and qualifications of the course presenters, sponsors, or authors.
1. ADMINISTRATIVE/PRACTICE MANAGEMENT
BASIC
NEW! Becoming the Best Technician for Your Patients (06FR5)
Adrienne M. Campos, Bronx, NY
Friday, 12:00 pm - 12:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC, CEP:CABRN-1
Description: Patient rapport & proper history taking: How are you
approaching your patient in terms of questioning? What questions
are you asking? Learn to determine what diagnostic tests will be
required, depending on what the patient complaint is. Become more
observant in the patient's characteristics by reading body language
and mannerisms.
Financial interest disclosed
How To Be The Tech Your Doctor Can’t Live Without (04MO2)
Sharon C. Alamalhodaei, COMT, OSC, Palm Coast, FL
Monday, 9:00 am - 9:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO
Description: This course reveals responses to a survey taken of
thousands of Ophthalmologists and Practice Administrators asking
two questions: 1) What do you value in a tech? 2) What makes a tech
indispensable to you? This course explains how to increase your value
and effectiveness in the workplace ultimately benefiting your employer,
patients, and career.
Financial interest disclosed
NEW! Take Charge. Connect with Success (10MO4)
Christine M. McDonald, COA, COE, ROUB, OSC, Fenton, MO
Sergina M. Flaherty, COMT, OSC, San Antonio, TX
Deborah A. McDonald, COT, CRA, Nicholasville, KY
Michelle D. Willis, COMT, COP, OSA, Crawfordville, FL
Monday, 11:00 am - 11:50 am Credits: 0 JCAHPO
Description: Join us as we guide you through the complexity of job
searching; learn to identify your “personal brand”, how it shapes your
career and impacts the way employers see you. Hear what an employer
looks for during an interview, and learn how others networked their
way to new careers. Audience participation encouraged.
Financial interest disclosed
Course Descriptions
Ten Steps to a Phenomenal Patient Experience: Secrets for the
Eye Care Team (01MO6)
Sharon C. Alamalhodaei, COMT, OSC, Palm Coast, FL
Monday, 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, OPS 1:2, AOC-NC, CEP: CABRN-1
Description: Products are consumed, services are EXPERIENCED.
Learn strategies for providing your patients with a phenomenal
experience. The ten steps to providing that experience will be
discussed, including: common causes for delays in clinic flow
and how to prevent them; a new way of looking at appointment
templating; how to express yourself using positive language rather
than negative language; the keys to outstanding telephone skills; the
keys to team work; how to manage difficult patients with finesse, and
tips for dealing with patients with special needs.
Financial interest disclosed
NEW! The Ophthalmic Technician’s Critical Role in Medical
Quality and Patient Safety (06SA5)
Thomasine Gorry, MD, Philadelphia, PA
Saturday, 12:00 pm - 12:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC, CEP: CABRN-1
Description: This course will discuss the importance of healthcare
quality and patient safety and the role the ophthalmic technician plays
in it. We will look at data and discuss the results and their implication
for daily practice.
Uber Tech: How To Be The Total Package (07SU3)
Savory A. Turman, COMT, Fort Collins, CO
Sunday, 10:00 am - 10:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, CEP: CABRN:1, AOC-C
Description: This course will provide technicians with critical
thinking skills generally reserved for experienced technical staff.
Discussions will include the importance of history taking and utilizing
a patient history to determine necessary pre-testing, and imperative
behavioral traits of seasoned, skilled technicians.
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INTERMEDIATE
Compliance for the Ophthalmic ASC (09MO4)
Elethia C. Dean, RN, BSN, MBA, PhD, Lewis Center, OH
Monday, 11:00 am - 11:50 am
1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC, CEP: CABRN-1
Description: Compliance with the current Medicare Conditions for
Coverage can sometimes seem daunting, especially considering the
numerous revisions that have been released since the updated version
in May 2009. This presentation outlines the focus of Medicare surveyors
in the ophthalmic ASCs. It will include current deficiencies, regulations
behind the deficiencies, and what each ASC must do to successfully
pass their next Medicare survey.
Financial interest disclosed
Help Me! I'm the Tech Manager! (06MO1)
Savory A. Turman, COMT, Fort Collins, CO
Monday, 8:00 am - 8:50 am
1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC, CEP: CABRN-1
Description: This course will provide technicians with proven tools for
managing and educating staff. Discussions will include how to write
and implement staff in-house training in the clinic and what tools and
objectives are needed. In addition, difficult supervisory situations with
technical staff will be addressed, as well as reviewing challenges and
rewards of managing OMP and how to do so effectively.
Houston, We've Got a Problem: Investigating an Infection in the
ASC (09MO3)
Elethia C. Dean, RN, BSN, MBA, PhD, Lewis Center, OH
Monday, 10:00 am - 10:50 am
1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC, CEP: CABRN-1
Description: This course will review root cause analysis and appropriate
follow up following infection control breaches in the ASC. The course
will discuss steps from identification, data collection, analysis, and
corrective actions taken following a reported infection in the ASC.
Financial interest disclosed
Identifying and Managing Unhappy Patients (01MO5)
Michelle Pineda, MBA, San Francisco, CA
Monday, 12:00 pm - 12:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, OPS 1:2, AOC-NC, CEP: CABRN-1
Description: Unhappy patients can pose a professional liability risk
to a practice due to the behaviors exhibited by patients. Identifying
these patients early and managing them effectively helps improve the
quality of care provided, due to better communication with the patient
and improved compliance with care instructions. This course offers
strategies for dealing with these patients effectively and efficiently.
Introduction to Coordinating Clinical Studies (09SU1)
Diana M. Hatsis, COT, RN, BSN, Boynton Beach, FL
Sunday, 8:00 am - 8:50 am
1 A JCAHPO, OPS 1:1, CEP: CABRN-1, AOC-NC
Description: This introductory course is designed to assist the
ophthalmic health professional in understanding what is involved
in managing ophthalmic clinical studies. What is ICH-GCP? IRB
and regulatory documentation, informed consent process, staff
certifications, and audits will be addressed.
Financial interest disclosed
Ophthalmic Study Coordinator Roundtable (13MO12)
Diana M. Hatsis, COT, RN, BSN, Boynton Beach, FL
Munira Hussain, MS, CCRP, Ann Arbor, MI
Cheryl A. Kiesel, COA, ROUB, CDOS, Fort Myers, FL
Monday, 8:00 am - 9:50 am
Credits: 2 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC, CEP: CABRN-1, OPS 1:2
Prerequisite: Participation in ophthalmic research as a study
coordinator.
Description: This course is an interactive discussion with multiple
faculty. Course will include panel and group discussions about
common misconceptions and concerns of the clinical study
coordinator. Share the do's, don'ts, and tips related to the effective
management of clinical trials at your site with other study coordinators,
directors, and assistants. Improve the overall safety for your subjects
and ensure the quality of the data while following study timelines
without becoming stressed and overburdened.
Financial interest disclosed
Annu a l Co ntinuing Educ ation Pro g ra m • Nove m b e r 13- 16, 2015 • Pl a ne t Ho l l y wo o d
Disclaimer: In granting continuing education credit to a course or materials, JCAHPO does not warrant or express an opinion regarding the content of the
continuing education courses or materials, the accuracy of information presented, or the skills and qualifications of the course presenters, sponsors, or authors.
NEW! Rock Star Tech: Channeling Your Inner Bon Jovi (07SU4)
Savory A. Turman, COMT, Fort Collins, CO
Sunday, 11:00 am - 11:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC
Description: Beginning with the chief complaint, we will move
through the elements of an examination and go more in depth with
gathering patient information and testing techniques. We will also
review tips and pearls for working with challenging patient situations
and medical conditions. Use your newfound knowledge to enter the
"rock star arena" for technicians!
NEW! Role of Office Staff in a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit (03MO5)
Hans K. Bruhn, MHS, San Francisco, CA
Monday, 12:00 am - 12:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO
Description: Ophthalmologists delegate care related to telephone
screening, examination and testing, medications, test results, follow-up,
and cosmetic procedures to staff. Care that is not carefully coordinated
may lead to patient harm, delay in diagnosis or treatment, failure to
follow-up, confusion, and lawsuits for medical malpractice. This course
uses closed medical malpractice lawsuits involving office staff to
explore what tasks may be safely delegated to nurses and technicians.
Financial interest disclosed
Teaching Skills for Successful Technicians (04MO3)
Sharon M. Brown, COT, Sandwich, MA
Lisa M. Miller, COMT, West Yarmouth, MA
Monday, 10:00 am - 10:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, CEP: CABRN-1, AOC-C
Description: With increasing overhead and constant reimbursement
cuts, it is more important than ever that technicians are well trained.
This course is designed to present an overview of how to develop inhouse training for technicians to increase their efficiency and knowledge.
Discussions will include skill testing to designate various levels of
technical staff, as well as ways to improve office flow using doctorspecific, complaint-specific protocols to produce complete work-ups.
NEW! Vision Care in a Changing Healthcare Environment (03SU8)
James C. Tsai, MD, MBA, FACS, New York, NY
Sunday, 3:00 pm -3:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-C, CEP: CABRN-1
Description: The attendee will gain a better understanding of
current landscape, potential trends, and anticipated future changes in
healthcare. The future integrated eye care team will be discussed.
Financial interest disclosed 2
2. CHART DOCUMENTATION/CODING/SCRIBING/TRIAGE
John J. Bussa, MD, Janesville, WI
Saturday, 8:00 am - 8:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-C, CEP: CABRN-1
Description: This course teaches assessment of telephonically received
eye complaints to include urgency of evaluation. It uses symptoms of
pain and decreased vision as well as duration, age, tempo, and
binocularity as assessment tools of acute vision loss, chronic vision loss,
red eye, injuries, and referrals. Excellent clinical slides supplement a well
organized plan for removal of technician anxiety regarding telephone
evaluation of eye concerns.
NEW! Name That Modifier! (05FR5)
Jennifer Edgar, OCS, San Francisco, CA
Friday, 12:00 pm - 12:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC
Description: This fun and interactive course is designed to define the
most used modifiers and how to append them to services performed.
CPT codes do not always tell the complete story for what transpired
during the visit. Modifiers are an integral part of informing the payers
what was done and why. They can indicate when a service has been
altered or changed in some way. By learning the nuances of modifiers
and understanding when they should be appended, technicians alleviate
any additional questions that may arise before claims are submitted
which improves efficiency for the entire practice.
Financial interest disclosed
NEW! PQRS: Pesky Quality Requirement Stuff for Scribes
(01FR5), (10SU4)
Catherine L. Titus, COT, OSC, Jacksonville, FL
Friday, 12:00 pm - 12:50 pm
Sunday, 11:00 am - 11:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC
Description: This course is an overview of PQRS requirements and how
scribes and technicians can help their practice meet the goals of PQRS.
Financial interest disclosed
NEW! Triage: Not as Traumatic as You Think (06SA3)
Dianna E. Graves, COMT, BS Ed, Woodbury, MN
Saturday, 10:00 am - 10:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC
Description: This course will present triage case scenarios.
Financial interest disclosed
INTERMEDIATE
NEW! Coding: Minor Surgeries and Concurrent Office Visits (08FR7)
Patricia Kennedy, COMT, Seattle, WA
Friday, 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-C, CEP: CABRN-1
Description: This course will provide information on the appropriate
billing of office visits at the same time as minor procedures (i.e.,
services with a 0 or 10 day global fee period). Through typical
examples, this course will discuss the most common minor surgeries
and illustrate both the proper and improper application of the use
of modifier -25 needed for billable office visits. The examples will be
those seen in chart audits in all areas of ophthalmology.
Financial interest disclosed
EHR vs. Paper Litigations (07SU8)
Heather A. Bush, Bullhead City, AZ
C. Gregory Tiemeier, Esq., Denver, CO
Sunday, 3:00 pm - 3:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, OPS 1:1, AOC-NC
Description: This course will discuss the difference you will face with
electronic health record litigations vs. paper litigations. We will discuss
what you may want to ask your vendor and what you need to know.
Financial interest disclosed
NEW! EyeCD 10 Codapalooza (07FR7)
Jessica Schroeder, MPH, CPC-A, OCS, New Freedom, PA
Friday, 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC
Description: This interactive, fun course will provide the tools necessary
to tackle daily ICD-10 challenges in order to assist your physician with
one of the most challenging updates in medicine. Whether your role is
obtaining histories or scribing, knowledge in ICD-10 coding improves
your performance, and in turn, improves patient care and efficiency.
Financial interest disclosed
NEW! Histories and Exams that Make Your Physicians and
Payers Proud (04SA2)
Matthew M. Baugh, COT, OCS, OSC, West Jordan, UT
Saturday, 9:00 am - 9:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-C, CEP: CABRN-1
Description: Like patient care, coding is a team effort. This course is
designed to help you understand the technician's role in the coding
process; provide helpful coding tips when documenting histories, exam
elements, and scribing; review the coding rules for E/M and Eye Codes,
and make you aware of common errors that may limit your practice's
ability to submit the necessary level of exam.your performance, and in
turn, improves patient care and efficiency.
Financial interest disclosed
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BASIC
Eye Evaluation and Triage (05SA1)
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Technician Clinical Efficiency and Patient Flow Pearls (06MO2)
Kenneth E. Woodworth Jr., COMT, COE, FASOA, Lexington, KY
Monday, 9:00 am - 9:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC, CEP: CABRN-1, OPS 1:2
Description: This course will offer technicians tips and pearls for
providing efficient quality patient care. Emphasis will be placed
on maximizing efficient scheduling, screening and patient exams,
coding, and use of clinical resources and equipment. Most common
inefficiencies in a clinic will be discussed. The synergistic relationship
between the technical and physician components of a patient encounter
will be presented from a physician and coding perspective. Technician
efficiencies and effectiveness measured by certification will be addressed
using clinical data.
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continuing education courses or materials, the accuracy of information presented, or the skills and qualifications of the course presenters, sponsors, or authors.
NEW! Things are Not Always What they Seem: Adventures
in Triage (04SU6)
Jacqueline K. Pullos, COT, OSC, Salt Lake City, UT
Sunday, 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-C
Description: Flashes of light and debris moving in the visual field is not
always a retina problem...but sometimes it is. This course will highlight
cases seen in the triage department of the Moran Eye Center that required
broad thinking and a careful exam, because emergent exams are not always
"cut and dried." Emphasis will be placed on the importance of the history,
as well as the ancillary testing performed by the OMT.
Unintended Consequences of Electronic Health Records (06SU4)
Kevin J. Corcoran, CPC, San Bernardino, CA
Sunday, 11:00 am - 11:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, OPS 1:1,CEP: CABRN-1, AOC-NC
Description: This course will discuss how to deal with erroneous
entries in electronic health records and unintentional charting
problems. The consequences for compliance and reimbursement are
discussed, as well as practical strategies for reducing errors.
Financial interest disclosed
NEW! What a Difference a Scribe Makes: Practice & Pearls to Make
You a SUPER-SCRIBE! (04SU8)
Jacqueline K. Pullos, COT, OSC, Salt Lake City, UT
Sunday, 3:00 pm - 3:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC
Description: This course is your guide to becoming a SUPER SCRIBE! The
essentials of compliance and documentation, including the importance of
proper spelling and use of approved abbreviations will be covered. We will
also discuss the privilege of being the phsician's "right hand", as well as
tips, pearls, and "inside information" on how you, as a scribe, can improve
clinic flow and increase patient (and physician) satisfaction!
ADVANCED
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NEW! ICD-10 – It's Here. (01SA8)
Patricia J. Kennedy, COMT, Seattle, WA
Saturday, 3:00 pm - 3:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-C
Description: Course will provide attendees with a recap of why the
need to move to ICD-10 and the differences between ICD-9 and ICD10. Tips on how to make the use look up codes will be provided as well
as recommendations for documentation changes in certain areas. Case
studies will be provided.
Financial interest disclosed
3. HISTORY TAKING
BASIC
Things That Make You Go HMMM? (06MO3)
Beth J. Colon, COT, Cleveland, OH
Monday, 10:00 am - 10:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-C, CEP: CABRN-1
Description: This course will discuss common patient complaints
and the questions technicians may ask to gather accurate histories.
Discussion topics will include the red eye, pediatric problems, and
perplexing complaints.
INTERMEDIATE
The Importance of the Technician’s Role in the Ophthalmic
Exam (06FR78)
Michael W. Stewart, MD, Jacksonville, FL
Friday, 2:00 pm - 3:50 pm
Credits: 2 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC, OPS 1:2
Description: This course will cover the finer points and pitfalls of the
history and examination (pupils, confrontation fields, vision testing,
motility, etc.) in preparing the patient for the ophthalmologist.
4. GENERAL OPHTHALMIC KNOWLEDGE
BASIC
Basic Spanish for Ophthalmic Personnel (05SA5)
Zoraida Fiol-Silva, MD, Philadelphia, PA
Saturday, 12:00 pm - 12:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC, CEP: CABRN-1, OPS 1:2
Description: This course will teach and review the most important
and relevant words and phrases in the Spanish language relevant
to ophthalmic medical personnel when working with Spanish
speaking patients. The course will teach words and phrases and their
pronunciation. The emphasis of the course is to teach the OMP the
basics to help navigate through patient triage.
Equipment Repair and Maintenance (02FR4)
Jeffery A. Hunter, COT, Streetsboro, OH
Ginny H. Hendricks, COT, Chardon, OH
Friday, 11:00 am - 11:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC, OPS 1:2
Description: This course will provide information on how to care for
and maintain your ophthalmic instruments and save your office on
costly repairs.
General Medical Knowledge and Terminology (01SU4)
James F. McDonnell, MD, Maywood, IL
Sunday, 11:00 am - 11:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC, OPS 1:1
Description: This course will define basic ophthalmic terminology
and abbreviations, as well as review the basic components of the eye
examination in a memorable and entertaining way.
Lights and Optics: Lenses, Mirrors, and Prisms (09MO2)
Aaron V. Shukla, COMT, PhD, Minneapolis, MN
Monday, 9:00 am - 9:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-C
Description: Course will present concepts and information on the
physical nature of light and its interaction with lenses, prisms, and mirrors.
Discussions will include refraction, dispersion, and reflection, and will be
supplemented by clinical examples.
Financial interest disclosed
Medical Ethics (03SA4)
Hon-Vu Q. Duong, MD, Las Vegas, NV
Saturday, 11:00 am - 11:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-C
Description: This course will discuss the definition of medical ethics,
scope of ethics in the medical practice, theories and principles of ethics,
and the professional duties associated with ethics.
Second Chance Genetics You Can Really Understand! (09SA1)
William C. Lloyd III, MD, FACS, Sacramento, CA
Saturday, 8:00 am - 8:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-C, CEP: CABRN-1,OPS 1:2
Description: Many groundbreaking discoveries about the powerful role
of genetics in human health and disease came from studying inherited
eye disease – and the tradition continues. Unlike other specialties,
molecular medicine has already entered mainstream ophthalmology. Did
you have problems understanding genetics in school? Here’s a second
chance to learn it for good! This informative and clinically-relevant
presentation will update your understanding of DNA and how the
principles of genetics are revolutionizing eye care.
NEW! That Machine is Broken (06SA4)
Dianna E. Graves, COMT, BSEd, Woodbury, MN
Saturday,11:00 am - 11:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-C, OPS 1:2
Description: This course will discuss how to do preventive maintenance
on: the slit lamp, retinoscopes, indirects, directs, projectors utilizing bulbs,
keratometers, and other common clinic equipment.
Financial interest disclosed
Ophthalmic History Essentials: Clues to the Diagnosis (05MO6)
Karl C. Golnik, MD, MEd, Blue Ash, OH
Monday, 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO
Description: Taking a good patient history is crucial to the correct
clinical diagnosis. Specific questions and attentive listening is the
foundation to assist the ophthalmologist to a more specific and
efficient examination. This course will address the thorough gathering
of information that can reduce time spent and avoid unnecessary and /
or expensive diagnostic procedures.
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INTERMEDIATE
Human Microbiology (06SA2)
Instillation of Eye Drops and Ointments: A Lecture
and Workshop (15SA1)
Description: Part of the award-winning Mini-Medical School Series ®,
Dr. Kershner's Human Microbiology course provides a comprehensive
review of the microbial pathogens that cause human disease. This course
will review bacteria, viruses, prions, fungi, parasites, protozoans, and
worms. This course is an excellent way to add to your existing knowledge
of human microbiology and prepare for the certification exams.
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, CEP: CABRN-1, AOC-C
Description: This course will be a comprehensive lecture plus
hands-on workshop on the best practices in the instillation of eye
drops and ointments. Medications, proper procedures, patient safety,
and handling will be reviewed. This course will utilize the JCAHPO
Standards Checklists and a Certificate of Completion will be awarded to
attendees upon completion.
Ocular Emergencies (04SA3)
Ocular Infections (08SU5)
Robert M. Kershner, MD, MS, FACS, Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Saturday, 9:00 am - 9:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, CEP: CABRN-1, AOC-C
Zoraida Fiol-Silva, MD, Philadelphia, PA
Saturday, 10:00 am - 10:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC
Description: This course will review common ophthalmic emergencies,
such as causes of a red eye, foreign bodies, flashes, floaters, acute
glaucoma, loss of vision, trauma, and more. Participants will learn to
triage, recognize, and evaluate those emergencies.
Ocular Microbiology (09SA8)
Michael A. Ward, COMT, FCLSA, MMSc, Atlanta, GA
Saturday, 3:00 pm - 3:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC
William H. Ehlers, MD, Avon, CT
Saturday, 8:00 am - 8:50 am
David J. Harris Jr., MD, Knoxville, TN
Sunday, 12:00 pm - 12:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC, CEP: CABRN-1, OPS 1:2
Description: This course will review the common agents of ocular
infectious disease, including viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and insects.
Common ocular infections caused by these agents will then be described
and organized by anatomic location. The clinical appearance, diagnostic
techniques, and treatment will be reviewed for each disease entity.
NEW! Ocular Infections: Bugs and Drugs-Diagnosis and
Management (01SU7)
Description: This course will present basic microbiology, cytology,
and relative ocular inflammatory responses. Normal ocular flora
and ocular defense mechanisms will be presented. Classification of
inflammatory cell types and their relative roles will be described.
Microbial pathogens and non-pathogens will be presented, including
specific representative organisms.Techniques for infection prevention
and control will be discussed.
Francis S. Mah, MD, La Jolla, CA
Sunday, 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm
NEW! The Science of Blue Light - Implications for your
William C. Lloyd III, MD, FACS, Sacramento, CA
Saturday, 9:00 am - 9:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC, CEP: CABRN-1, OPS 1:2
Patients (10FR4)
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-C, CEP: CABRN-1
Description: This course will review the various ocular infections
including conjunctivitis, blepharitis, keratitis, blebitis and
endophthalmitis. Concentrating on diagnosis, infectious etiologies, and
management, this course will be interactive and case based.
Proper Handling of Clinical and Surgical Specimens (09SA2)
Dianne Samuel, ABOC, Rancho Cordova, CA
Friday, 11:00 am - 11:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-C, CEP: CABRN-1, OPS 1:1
Description: Blue light is present everywhere in our daily lives, from
sunlight to most electronic devices. The course will walk us through the
unintended consequences of too much artificial blue light in our daily
environment. We will identify the sources, the implications of overexposure to our eye health and general well-being, and learn about the
leading recommendations for protectingyour patients' vision and eye
health over their lifetime.
Financial interest disclosed
Description: How many times has your doctor handed you a swab,
culture plate, or biopsy container, and simply told you, "Just take care
of this...it's important!" This course will outline the various types of
clinical and surgical specimens processed by eye clinics. Attendees
will learn both techniques and reasoning behind specimen collection.
Special emphasis will be placed on surgical tissue, including eyelid
skin, conjunctiva, corneas, and even globes. Tissue fixatives and culture
media will complete this review.
5. COMPREHENSIVE CLINICAL OPHTHALMOLGY
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, CEP: CABRN-1, AOC-C
Description: This course will present a case-based interactive discussion
during which patients with various types of red eye will be shown. The
attendees will participate in determining the cause of each type of red eye
using the presenting symptoms and signs. Once the diagnosis is made,
treatment for that entity will be discussed.
James F. McDonnell, MD, Maywood, IL
Sunday, 12:00 pm - 12:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-C, CEP: CABRN-1
Description: This course will review the evaluation of the patient
with double vision. The course will discuss the history and physical
examination of patients presenting with intermittent, constant, vertical,
and horizontal double vision in an easily understandable, fun, and
memorable format. It’s diplopia for dummies!
Infection Prevention in Ophthalmology (02MO1)
Carol J. Pollack-Rundle, COMT, BS, Ann Arbor, MI
Monday, 8:00 am - 8:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC, CEP: CABRN-1, OPS 1:1
Description: This course will cover infection prevention practices in
clinical ophthalmology compliant with Joint Commission and CMS
regulations. Specific CDC guidelines for ophthalmic equipment such
as lenses and tonometers will be discussed.
Richard J. Kolker, MD, Baltimore, MD
Friday, 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm
INTERMEDIATE
A Comprehensive Review of Ophthalmic Pharmacology (06SA1)
Robert M. Kershner, MD, MS, FACS, Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Saturday, 8:00 am - 8:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, OPS 1:1, CEP: CABRN-1, AOC-C
Description: This course engages the ophthalmic technician into the
field of ophthalmic pharmacology. With all the drug names, classes,
mechanisms of action, doses, and side effects, where can a person turn
to make sense of it all? This course will cover each of the major classes of
ophthalmic medications from topical, injectable, and oral in an easy to
understand and remember format. Become better than a talking, walking
PDR and be a whiz at ocular drugs.
Course Descriptions
BASIC
Evaluation of the Patient with Double Vision (01SU5)
The Eye is Red – What’s the Cause? (02FR7)
NEW! Amniotic Membrane (10FR8)
James R. Townley III, MD, Lackland AFB, TX
Friday, 3:00 pm - 3:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC
Description: This course will discuss the different preparations of
amniotic membrane, how it is stored, theories on how it works, and
multiple uses for amniotic membrane on the eyelids and ocular surfaces.
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NEW! Color Vision (08SU7)
Craig N. Simms, COMT, ROUB, CDOS, Kingston, ON Canada
Sunday, 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-C
Description: This course will cover color vision and color vision
defects before moving on to the different ways to test color vision. A
review of pseudoisichromatic plates, the D-15 and the 100 Hue will
be covered. A case study of a family with color vision defects will be
presented. The different testing methods will be shown in an attempt
to determine the type of color vision defect present.
Computer Vision Syndrome: Signs, Symptoms, and
Management (10SU3)
Michael S. Gzik, COT, FCLSA, Liverpool, NY
Sunday, 10:00 am - 10:50 am
1 A JCAHPO, AOC-C, CEP: CABRN-1
Description: Almost everyone uses computers in one way or another
in our current society. This course will help recognize the various
forms of computer vision syndrome, and how to manage or decrease
the special strain computer usage causes. This will include, but is not
limited to, the computers and the workstation, spectacle and contact
lens designs, patient education, and follow-ups.
Financial interest disclosed
Diet, Nutrition, and the Eye (01SU3)
James F. McDonnell, MD, Maywood, IL
Sunday, 10:00 am - 10:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, OPS 1:1, CEP: CABRN-1, AOC-C
Description: Ever wonder how your diet REALLY affects your
health, eye, brain, and overall vision? Specific dietary and nutritional
interventions will be presented that can have dramatic effects on vision
and general health.
Herbal Medicines and Their Perioperative Impact (08SA2)
Stephen G. Schwartz, MD, Naples, FL
Saturday, 9:00 am - 9:50 am
Course Descriptions
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC, CEP: CABRN-1
Description: Herbal medications are becoming increasingly popular,
but their use can present unanticipated problems in medical and
surgical eye care. They can affect blood pressure and anticoagulation,
and have immunomodulatory effects, as well as induce enzyme
systems, thus altering systemic medications. This course will review the
most common herbals and their important side effects.
Financial interest disclosed
NEW! Intermediate Ocular Motility: What's Next After
the Basics? (02FR8)
Lisa P. Rovick, COMT, MHSc, CO, Minneapolis, MN
Friday, 3:00 pm - 3:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO AOC-C
Description: Once you have assessed EOMs and performed cover
testing in primary gaze, then what? This case-based course will cover
some additional testing you might perform to help the physician make
appropriate treatment/referral decisions.
NEW! Lumps and Bumps: What to Know About Anterior Segment
Eye Cancers (06SA8)
Prithvi Mruthyunjaya, MD, Cary, NC
Saturday, 3:00 pm - 3:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO AOC-C, CEP: CABRN-1, OPS 1:2
Description: This course will introduce the learner to diagnostic clues
used to identify benign and malignant tumors of the conjuntiva and
iris. Special attention will be placed on melanoma and squamous cell
carcinoma. Clinical features and diagnostic testing will be reviewed.
Specific instruction on patient counseling will be reviewed.
NEW! Microbes and Their Modes of Transmission (01FR6)
Barbara T. Harris, COT, PA, MBA, Hudson, NC
Friday, 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-C, CEP: CABRN-1
Description: Major classifications of microorganisms that affect the
ocular tissues and various modes of transmission will be reviewed
and discussed.
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Ocular Anatomy & Physiology (04FR4)
Robert M. Kershner, MD, MS, FACS, Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Friday, 11:00 am - 11:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-C, CEP: CABRN-1
Description: Part of the award-winning Mini-Medical® series in
Ophthalmic Medical Technology Essentials, Dr. Kershner's Ocular
Anatomy and Physiology course provides a comprehensive review of
the anatomy and physiology of the human eye. This course covers each
structure of the eye from the outer ocular adnexa, through the cornea,
anterior chamber, iris, ciliary body, lens, vitreous, retina and optic
nerve. The associated physiology of each structure will be carefully
reviewed, including how the visual pathways travel from the eye to the
brain to create vision. This course is an excellent way to review your
knowledge of eye anatomy and prepare for the certification exams.
Consistently rated as “one of the best of the rest” the handout alone
will provide you with invaluable information you can use every day.
NEW! The Power of Nutrition in Ocular and Systemic Health (07MO3)
Jeffrey Anshel, OD, FAAO, Encinitas, CA
Monday, 10:00 am - 10:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC, CEP: CABRN-1
Description: Scientific evidence has shown that food choices and
certain supplements can improve health and lessen symptoms of eye
disease. Our patients are becoming more and more "nutrition aware."
It is important that eyecare providers receive timely, evidence-based
information to address risks and benefits of supplements.
Financial interest disclosed
NEW! To Dilate or Not to Dilate (07SA5)
Sally Ellen F. Scanlon, COT, OSA, Fort Myers Beach, FL
Saturday, 12:00 pm - 12:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-C
Description: Often a patient's eyes are dilated as part of a work-up.
Knowing when and when not to dilate is important because certain
signs or symptoms could be overlooked, inconvenience could be put
on the patient to come back, or worse, a serious problem could be
missed. Using case-based history examples, this course will discuss the
importance of a thorough pupil assessment before dilation.
Trauma, Triage, and the Technician (01FR7)
Barbara T. Harris, COT, PA, MBA, Hudson, NC
Friday, 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-C, CEP: CABRN-1
Description: This course introduces the concept of triage of patient
complaints. Both medical emergencies and trauma will be discussed.
The role of OMT in prioritizing patient complaints and in first aid for
ocular injuries will be described.
ADVANCED
NEW! Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking for Keratoconus and
Post-LASIK Ectasia (03SU4)
Ronald N. Gaster, MD, FACS, Beverly Hills, CA
Sunday, 11:00 am - 11:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC
Description: This course will review the diagnosis for keratoconus and
post-LASIK ectasia and identify who is eligible for corneal crosslinking.
Principles of corneal collagen crosslinking, how it works and RX
options will be discussed.
Financial interest disclosed
NEW! Grand Rounds : Ocular Trauma (10MO23)
Bernard R. Blais, MD, Clifton Park, NY
Tyree Carr, MD, Las Vegas, NV
William H. Ehlers, MD, Avon, CT
John T. Livecchi, MD, FACS, FSEE, The Villages, FL
Monday, 9:00 am - 10:50 am
Credits: 2 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC
Description: This course will present difficult trauma cases and key
steps in screening, diagnosis, and management of trauma patients.
Complicated procedures and treatment of difficult trauma cases of the
orbit, cornea, anterior segment, and retina as well as epidemiology of
ocular trauma including pediatric trauma will be discussed. ICD-10 and
the role it will play in better understanding trauma will be reviewed.
The "Eye Injury Registry," a voluntary reporting process to a database
of ocular trauma, and the role techs can play in reporting trauma
information will also be addressed.
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continuing education courses or materials, the accuracy of information presented, or the skills and qualifications of the course presenters, sponsors, or authors.
7. CORNEA
Sudden Unilateral Vision Loss (03SA6)
Casey Rogers, MD, Honolulu, HI
Saturday, 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC, CEP: CABRN-1, OPS1:2
Description: Patients presenting on an acute basis with a complaint
of sudden unilateral non-traumatic vision loss is a frequent occurrence
in an ophthalmic practice. Understanding the most common causes
for this condition will allow the technicians to focus on the parts
of the history and examination that will lead to the most useful
information and aid in making an early diagnosis.
6. GENERAL SURGERY
BASIC
NEW! The Unhappy Patient After Successful Surgery (01FR4)
Annette C. Sims, MD, Eugene, OR
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC, CEP: CABRN-1
Friday, 11:00 am - 11:50 am
Description: This course is meant to help the ophthalmic assistant
understand why a patient may be dissatisfied after eye surgery and
what an assistant can do to help a patient's understanding of the
course of events.
Basic Surgical Assisting (09SU3)
Diana M. Hatsis, COT, RN, BSN, Boynton Beach, FL
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC, CEP: CABRN-1
Sunday, 10:00 am - 10:50 am
Description: This course will cover basic information on
universal precautions, aseptic technique, and gowning and gloving
requirements. It will include information on basic techniques in
surgical assisting, care and handling of microsurgical instruments, and
sterilization procedures. In addition, it will cover basic patient care
issues in the surgical setting, including patient preparation, informed
consent, and post-operative instructions.
Ocular Trauma in War (08FR8)
Major Brett Davies, MD, USAF, MC, Lackland AFB, TX
Friday, 3:00 pm - 3:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC, OPS 1:2
Description: A presentation on the experience of the deployed surgical
eye team in Afghanistan--from humanitarian cases to battlefield trauma.
Ophthalmic Surgical Assisting (05MO5)
Tyree Carr, MD, Las Vegas, NV
Monday, 12:00 pm - 12:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, CEP: CABRN-1, AOC-NC
INTERMEDIATE
NEW! Care and Handling of Ophthalmic Surgical Instruments
(07SU1)
Lori A. Pacheco, RN, CRNO, East Freetown, MA
Sunday, 8:00 am - 8:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC, CEP: CABRN-1
Description: Course will discuss the three steps of the sterilization
process, including the most updated information regarding the
decontamination process, various methods of sterilization, sterile storage,
and the effects of improper care and use of instruments. Proper care and
handling of ophthalmic surgical instruments will be presented.
ADVANCED
NEW! Under the Knife: Behind the Scenes of Difficult
Cases (02SA5)
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC, CEP: CABRN-1
Description: This course will present difficult general surgical cases
and their management. Important steps in the diagnosis, pre-op and
patient management that lead to positive outcomes will be discussed.
Complicated procedures and post-op care of various difficult cases and
how the technician can recognize and assist in these critical moments
will be addressed.
INTERMEDIATE
Corneal Procedures for Today and Tomorrow (07SA2)
Derek W. DelMonte, MD, Durham, NC
Saturday, 9:00 am - 9:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, CEP: CABRN-1, AOC-C
Description: This course will update attendees on the latest corneal
surgical procedures being performed today. Discussions will include new
transplant techniques including DSEK, DMEK, and lamellar grafting.
New therapies for corneal ectasia including corneal ring segments
and collagen crosslinking will be reviewed. Indications for these new
procedures as well as decision making about who are good candidates
and the timing of intervention will be touched upon.
Financial interest disclosed
NEW! Current Modalities of Corneal Tissue Preparation for
Surgery (02MO5)
Jeffrey G. Penta, MBA, CEBT, San Diego, CA
Monday, 12:00 pm - 12:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC, CEP: CABRN-1
Description: Recent advances in technology have allowed for a rapid
change in the methods of donor corneal tissue preparation. This course
will describe the present techniques of donor tissue preparation for
PKP, DSEK, DMEK, and IEK. In addition, donor tissue preparation for
glaucoma surgery will be discussed.
DMEK: The Next Advance in Corneal Transplantation (07SA8)
Parag A. Majmudar, MD, Highland Park, IL
Saturday, 3:00 pm - 3:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-C, CEP: CABRN-1
Description: DMEK, or Descemet’s Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty,
is the latest advancement in endothelial cell transplantation. DMEK offers
much faster rehabilitation and may provide better final visual acuity
and lower rate of corneal graft rejection. This course will review patient
selection, demonstrate techniques briefly using video, and review the postoperative management of patients undergoing the DMEK procedure.
DSEK: Clinical Implications & Outcomes (09SA6)
Vasudha Panday, MD, San Antonio, TX
Saturday, 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, CEP: CABRN-1, AOC-C
Description: This course will present the history of Penetrating
Keratoplasty (PK) surgery and the development of Descemet-Stripping
Endothelial Keratoplasty (DSEK). It will also describe the clinical
indications for transplant and DSEK surgery and outcomes.
Endothelial Keratoplasty: Understanding DSAEK and DMEK (08SU6)
David J. Harris Jr., MD, Knoxville, TN
Sunday, 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC
Description: This course will review the evolution of endothelial
keratoplasty into modern DSAEK and DMEK. Operative indications
and techniques, intra-operative and post-operative complications,
post-operative management, and future directions of endothelial
keratoplasty will be discussed.
NEW! How to Develop a Dry Eye Center of Excellence Within
Your Practice (08FR4)
Marguerite B. McDonald, MD, FACS, Port Washington, NY
Friday, 11:00 am - 11:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-C, CEP: CABRN-1
Course Descriptions
Description: From the perspective of the ophthalmologist, this course
will provide attendees with tips and techniques to best assist in the
surgical suite. Discussions will include sterilization, sterile fields and
techniques, gowning and gloving, and common surgical instruments
used in surgical procedures.
Susan Ksiazek, MD, Chicago, IL
Saturday, 12:00 pm - 12:50 pm
Course Descriptions
Description: We will cover the rationale behind opening a dry eye
center of excellence: the instrumentation & staffing requirements, and
the clinical and financial impact on the practice.
Financial interest disclosed
Keratoconus: Traditional Therapies and Current Trends (03SU7)
Aaleya F. Koreishi, MD, Arlington, TX
Sunday, 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, OPS 1:1, AOC-C, CEP: CABRN-1
Description: Keratoconus affects about one in two thousand people.
Patients suffer from unstable vision, as their corneal shape continues
to steepen and become more irregular over time. This course will
describe the various treatment options available, from non-surgical
to surgical approaches, and outline the risks and benefits of each
procedure including corneal collagen cross-linking (CXL); intrastromal corneal ring segments (Intacs); Penetrating Keratoplasty (PK);
and deep anterior lamellar keratoplasty (DALK).
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ADVANCED
Infiltrates and Inflammatory Ulcers of the Cornea (04SA6)
Overview of Glaucoma (04SU7)
Surgical Management of Severe Ocular Surface Disease (07SU5)
NEW! Pathophysiology and Outcomes of Minimally Invasive
Glaucoma Surgery (01MO7)
Divya Srikumaran, MD, Odenton, MD
Fasika Woreta, MD, Odenton, MD
Saturday, 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC, CEP: CABRN-1
Description: This course will review the types of corneal ulcers, their
etiology, and appropriate treatment plans.
Financial interest disclosed
Charles S. Bouchard, MD, Maywood, IL
Sunday, 12:00 pm - 12:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC
Description: This course will cover the basics of a wide variety of
surgical procedures used in the management of severe ocular surface
disease. Indications, techniques, outcomes, and complications will
be discussed.
8. GLAUCOMA
BASIC
NEW! Glaucoma Case Studies (06MO7)
Sarwat Salim, MD, FACS, Milwaukee, WI
Monday, 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC, CEP: CABRN-1, OPS 1:2
Description: Several glaucoma cases will be discussed with an
emphasis on risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment strategies. In
addition, appropriate use and interpretation of various ancillary tests
will be described to better understand their role in glaucoma diagnosis
and management.
Financial interest disclosed
INTERMEDIATE
Assisting with Glaucoma Lasers (09MO1)
Course Descriptions
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, CEP: CABRN-1, AOC-C
Description: This course will provide an overview of glaucoma. The
differential diagnosis, medical treatments, laser treatments, as well as
new and upcoming surgical procedures will be discussed. This course is
intended to familiarize the participants with terms commonly used, as
well as the mechanisms of glaucoma, practical treatment, and follow-up.
Kevin Kaplowitz, MD, Stony Brook, NY
Monday, 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC
Description: Ocular anatomy and physiology as it pertains to
glaucoma and its surgical treatment will be reviewed. Participants will
understand the mechanism and goal of traditional glaucoma treatment.
Additionally, all literature on the outcomes and complications of recent
minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries as compared to older treatments
will be reviewed.
NEW! The Tube Talk: Everything You’ve Always Wanted to Know
About Glaucoma Drainage Devices (09FR4)
H. George Tanaka, MD, San Francisco, CA
Friday, 11:00 am - 11:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC, CEP: CABRN-1
Description: Ocular anatomy and physiology as it pertains to
glaucoma and its surgical treatment will be reviewed. Participants will
understand the mechanism and goal of traditional glaucoma treatment.
Additionally, all literature on the outcomes and complications of recent
minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries as compared to older treatments
will be reviewed.
Financial interest disclosed
ADVANCED
Sandra M. Johnson, MD, Charlottesville, VA
Monday, 8:00 am - 8:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO
NEW! Current Trends & Advances in Glaucoma Treatment in the
Description: Laser surgeries have become important in the treatment of
various eye problems and diseases. There are several types of laser surgery
used to treat glaucoma. This course will provide an overview of the types,
abbreviations, and purpose of laser procedures for glaucoma patients, as
well as YAG Capsulotomy. Discussions will also include pre- and postoperative care of the patient, lenses used, and set up procedures.
Financial interest disclosed
US & Other Countries (07SA3)
NEW! Current Concepts in Glaucoma: Management of the
Glaucoma Patient (03MO1)
NEW! Glaucoma in Pregnancy (07SU2)
Omolola Idowu, MD, Jackson, MS
Sunday, 9:00 am - 9:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-C1
Description: The epidemiology of glaucoma in pregnancy will be
discussed. Topics will include the challenges in management of the
patient, the potential toxicity of glaucoma medications to the unborn
fetus, and available therapeutic options.
Financial interest disclosed
Neil T. Choplin, MD, San Diego, CA
Monday, 8:00 am - 8:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC
Description: Current thinking about open angle glaucoma, based
upon landmark studies that have changed our basic beliefs, will be
discussed. Basic concepts about management of glaucoma patients
derived from those studies will be included, including medical, laser,
and surgical approaches.
Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (01FR8)
Eydie G. Miller-Ellis, MD, Philadelphia, PA
Friday, 3:00 pm - 3:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-C, CEP: CABRN-1
Description: Traditional glaucoma filtering surgery diverts aqueous
to a bleb or drainage implant in the subconjunctival space. MIGS is
a category of glaucoma surgery that uses the eye's traditional outflow
system to enhance aqueous outflow and lower IOP. This lecture will
review the various MIGS devices available and where they lie in the
treatment paradigm for glaucoma.
Financial interest disclosed
NEW! Neovascular Glaucoma (03SU3)
Carla I. Bourne, MD, Tampa, FL
Sunday, 10:00 am - 10:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC
Description: Neovascular glaucoma is a common but challenging
condition which causes significant ocular morbidity. It is important
to be able to efficiently triage and treat these patients since successful
management is time sensitive and requires a multi discipline
approach. Discussions will include underlying etiologies, diagnosis,
and treatment strategies.
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Shuchi Patel, MD, FL
Sunday, 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm
John T. Huang, MD, FRCS, CCS, Dipl. ABO, Calgary, AB, Canada
Saturday, 10:00 am - 10:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC, CEP: CABRN-1
Description: Review of current approaches in the medical and
surgical treatment of glaucoma with a focus on current algorithms
and comparisons between U.S. and non-US. Also, a discussion of new
advances in therapy.
New Developments in Glaucoma (03SA8)
Jeffrey W. Kalenak, MD, Milwaukee, WI
Saturday, 3:00 pm - 3:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC, CEP: CABRN-1, OPS 1:2
Description: Familiarity with current glaucoma operations.
This course will entail a relatively rapid survey of new glaucoma
diagnostic methods and treatments - some now used clinically and
some still experimental. The purpose is to give the participant a
good sense for the future direction of glaucoma clinical care, without
necessarily predicting the future of glaucoma care.
NEW! Sophisticated Clinic Management of Glaucoma (01SA1)
Howard K. Barnebey, MD, Bellevue, WA
Saturday, 8:00 am - 8:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC
Description: This course will review the Preferred Practice Guidelines
for management of glaucoma patients with a focus on integrating
imaging and visual field data into a clinical data set. A comprehensive
rationale for a glaucoma matrix with augment the presentation.
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continuing education courses or materials, the accuracy of information presented, or the skills and qualifications of the course presenters, sponsors, or authors.
Surgical Management of Glaucoma (03SA2)
Alfred Solish, MD, Pasadena, CA
Saturday, 9:00 am - 9:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC
Description: This course will cover the purpose and rationale of
glaucoma surgery. It will include descriptions of common procedures,
both incisional and laser, along with a brief discussion of indications for
each procedure.
9. OCULOPLASTICS
BASIC
Cosmetic Oculoplastics Surgery (01SA6)
Richard C. Allen, MD, PhD, Iowa City, IA
Saturday, 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC,CEP: CABRN-1
Description: This course will cover basics of the most common nonsurgical aesthetic enhancements used in oculoplastic surgery and general
ophthalmology practices. A discussion of topical eye creams, botulinum
toxins, dermal fillers, and lash enhancers will be the focus of this lecture
and will be given by an aesthetic team consisting of an oculoplastic
surgeon, cosmetic dermatologist, and a facial plastic surgeon.
Financial interest disclosed
NEW! Evaluation and Treatment of Eyelid Malignancies (01SA5)
Richard C. Allen, MD, PhD, Iowa City, IA
Saturday, 12:00 pm - 12:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-C
Description: This course will review common eyelid malignancies,
including their presentation, clinical characteristics, and treatment.
In addition, reconstructive strategies after resection of the eyelid
malignancies will also be reviewed.
NEW! Oculoplastic Surgery for the Ophthalmic Technician (10SA4)
Conley Call, MD, Spanish Fork, UT
Saturday, 11:00 am - 11:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC, CEP: CABRN-1
Description: This course will discuss oculoplastic issues commonly
seen in a general oculoplastic practice. It will also review how the
ophthalmic tech can be an active part of the eye care team.
Ptosis, Dermatochalasis, and Brow Ptosis--What's the Difference
and How is It Treated (01SA7)
Why Do I Cry All The Time?: Tearing and the Lacrimal
System (02SU6)
David A. Kostick, MD, Jacksonville, FL
Sunday, 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-C, CEP: CABRN-1
Description: This course will review the normal lacrimal anatomy and
tear drainage process. An overview of the typical evaluation of patients
with complaints of tearing, and the various treatment options including
surgery, will be presented.
INTERMEDIATE
NEW! Eyelid and Facial Lesions: The Good, The Bad, and Modern
Treatments (04SU5)
Donald T. Hudak, MD, West Chester, OH
Paul Brannan, MD, Sarasota, FL
Sunday, 12:00 pm - 12:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-C
Description: We will discuss various eyelid and facial lesions that
can be seen in a general ophthalmology and an oculofacial surgery
practice. Symptoms and signs will be presented, as well as various
diagnostic and treatment options. The attendee will be able to
recognize benign and malignant features of various lesions.
Lotions, Potions, Toxins & Fillers: Nonsurgical Rejuvenation (05SA7)
Femida T. Kherani, MD, FRCSC, DABO, Burnaby, BC, Canada
Wendy W. Lee, MD, Miami, FL
Saturday, 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO
Description: This course will introduce a variety of non-surgical
rejuvenation methods for the face and periocular region. Focus will be
on topical treatments, botulinum toxins, and dermal fillers that can be
used to shape the periocular region and provide patients with a more
youthful look. Each of these treatments can be used alone, or ideally, in
combination for a more optimal outcome.
Financial interest disclosed
Management of Eyelid Lesions: Benign and Malignant (05MO1)
Susan M. Tucker, MD, Peabody, MA
Monday, 8:00 am - 8:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC, CEP: CABRN-1, OPS 1:2
Description: This course will review the presentation and management
of various benign eyelid lesions including chalazion, hidrocystoma,
sebaceous cyst, skin tag, verruca, nevus, keratosis, and xanthelasma. The
following malignant lesions will also be presented: basal cell carcinoma,
squamous cell carcinoma, sebaceous cell carcinoma, and melanoma.
NEW! Mixto Laser for Skin Resurfacing (10FR6)
Melissa G. Toyos, MD, Nashville, TN
Friday, 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO
Description: Course will discuss revolutionary Micro Fractional CO2
laser treatment with a proprietary scanning algorithm that reduces
pain, downtime, and potential side effects while delivering dramatic
results for skin laxity, uneven skin tone, sun damage, and acne
scars. The treatment is FDA approved for skin resurfacing, treatment
of wrinkles, removal of skin tags, acne scars, treatment of uneven
pigmentation, and blepharoplasty.
Financial interest disclosed
ADVANCED
Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery - Eyelid Malposition Evaluation and
Therapy (08SU1)
Rona Z. Silkiss, MD, FACS, Oakland, CA
Sunday, 8:00 am - 8:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC, CEP: CABRN-1, OPS 1:2
Description: This course will discuss eyelid malposition, including
evaluation and treatment of ptosis, dermatochalasis, entropion,
and ectropion.
10. RETINA
BASIC
TECHnical Assistance of the Top 5 Retina Diagnosis (06MO4)
Natalie M. Loyacano, COMT, ROUB, OSA, OCS, CR, Mandeville, LA
Monday, 11:00 am - 11:50 am Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, OPS 1:1, CEP: CABRN-1, AOC-C
Description: This course will discuss how an opthalmic technician
can assist the retinal specialist in the determination of diagnosis of the
top five retinal diseases. Discussions will include the importance of
taking a complete medical history and the key diagnostic tests utilized
in these cases.
INTERMEDIATE
Course Descriptions
Richard C. Allen, MD, PhD, Iowa City, IA
Saturday, 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, CEP: CABRN-1, AOC-NC, OPS 1:2
Description: The referral of patients for "droopy eyelids" is common.
This course will review the anatomic foundations, classifications, and
treatments for ptosis, dermatochalasis, and brow ptosis.
Course Descriptions
NEW! Care of the Retina Patient: Office Injections (07SA1)
E. Mitchel Opremcak, MD, Columbus, OH
Saturday, 8:00 am - 8:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC
Description: This course will discuss the different techniques and
deliveries of intraocular injections; techniques of numbing; procedure
set up; different injectable medications; clinical trials; follow ups, and
case studies.
NEW! Overview of Vitreoretinal Pathology Requiring Surgical
Management (09SU7)
Ryan F. Isom, MD, Provo, UT
Sunday, 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC, CEP: CABRN-1, OPS 1:2
Description: This course will provide an overview of vitreoretinal
pathology that requires surgical intervention. Discussions will also
include distinguishing between urgent vs. non-urgent pathology.
Surgical videos will be shown.
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continuing education courses or materials, the accuracy of information presented, or the skills and qualifications of the course presenters, sponsors, or authors.
Retinal Disease: What You Need to Know (06MO6)
James G. Howard, MD, Salt Lake City, UT
Monday, 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, OPS 1:1, AOC- C,CEP: CABRN-1
Description: Course will provide information to ophthalmic technicians
and front office staff describing the symptoms of retinal detachments,
macular degeneration, and other retinal diseases. Discussions will also
include how to appropriately triage patients with these symptoms.
The Future of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (08SA1)
Stephen G. Schwartz, MD, Naples, FL
Saturday, 8:00 am - 8:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC, OPS 1:2
Description: This course will attempt to predict future trends in the
care of age-related macular degeneration (AMD).
Financial interest disclosed
NEW! The Uveitis Patient…Do Not Freak Out (08SA3)
Nickole R. Delaney, COA, Columbus, OH
Saturday, 10:00 am - 10:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC
Description: This course will address the complete work-up of the
uveitis patient.
Understanding the Management of Retinal Detachment (04SU3)
G. Robert Hampton, MD, Syracuse, NY
Sunday, 10:00 am - 10:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC, CEP: CABRN-1
Description: This course will provide a comprehensive review of
the management of retinal detachment (RD). Pathophysiology of
retinal detachment and techniques for surgical repair are reviewed
using illustrations and videos. The technician’s role in evaluation,
preparation, patient support, and post-operative care is emphasized.
Course Descriptions
NEW! Visual Prosthesis for Restoring Sight to the Blind (08MO4)
Raymond Iezzi, MD, MS, Rochester, MN
Monday, 12:00 am-12:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO
Description: This lecture will discuss current methods for restoring
sight to the blind.
NEW! Vitreoretinal Surgery (06SU8)
Llewelyn Rao, MD Cleveland, OH
Sunday, 3:00 pm - 3:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC, CEP: CABRN-1
Description: This course will discuss the importance of healthcare
quality and patient safety and the role the ophthalmic technician plays
in it. We will look at data and discuss the results and their implication
for daily practice.
Financial interest disclosed
ADVANCED
Lucentis, Avastin, and Eylea: A New Era in Treatment (04SA7)
Abdhish R. Bhavsar, MD, Minneapolis, MN
Saturday, 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC, CEP: CABRN-1, OPS 1:2
Description: This course will describe the latest treatments for AMD,
with emphasis on clinical trial results, and suggestions on methods of
managing patient expectations and physician expectations with these new
treatments. An update on the CATT trial results will also be discussed.
Financial interest disclosed
NEW! New Developments in Retinal Imaging (08FR5)
Srinivas Sadda, Pasadena, CA
Friday, 12:00 pm - 12:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC, OPS 1:1
Description: An overview of new technologies about to become
available in the clinic.
Financial interest disclosed
NEW! AMD Patient Selection and Management with the
Implantable Miniature Telescope (05SU5)
Jonathan Rubenstein, MD, Chicago, IL
Barb Tazioli, COA, Chicago, IL
Sunday, 12:00 pm - 12:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO
Description: Key aspects & updates of AMD including the Implantable
Telescope Lens. Patient assessment for telescope implant candidacy;
how to maximize your system (EMR or billing) to engage with patient
candidates & your role in patient acceptance and follow-up.
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11. REFRACTIVE AND CATARACT SURGERY
INTERMEDIATE
Complex Cataracts and Refractive Cases (07MO1)
Frank W. Scribbick, MD, San Antonio, TX
Monday, 8:00 am - 8:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, CEP: CABRN-1, AOC-NC, OPS 1:2
Description: Several complex cataract and refractive surgery cases will
be presented. Both the clinical or testing abnormalities will be discussed
and reviewed. The implications for and against surgery, as well as the preoperative considerations and planning, will be presented.
Drugged Out: Medications Used in Cataract Surgery (09SA7)
Vasudha Panday, MD, San Antonio, TX
Saturday, 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-C, CEP: CABRN-1
Description: Course will discuss medications used in cataract surgery.
Medications in all aspects of surgery, from pre- to post-op, as well as
anesthetics, will be reviewed.
Perioperative Care of the Cataract Patient (05SA8)
Michael J. Taravella, MD, Aurora, CO
Saturday, 3:00 pm - 3:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-C, CEP: CABRN-1.04
Description: This course will describe the pharmacology of eye drops
and the proper method for administering them. Indications for ocular
anesthesia, possible complications, and tips for properly patching an eye
will also be discussed.
Financial interest disclosed
NEW! Presbyopia: Finding the "Holy Grail" (09SU6)
John T. Livecchi, MD, FACS, FSEE, The Villages, FL
Sunday, 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC, CEP: CABRN-1
Description: This course will advance the audience's knowledge on the
various surgical modalities for the correction of presbyopia. It will also
describe the theories of accommodation.
ADVANCED
Femtosecond Laser for Complicated Cases & Astigmatism (06SA7)
Michael J. Taravella, MD, Aurora, CO
Saturday, 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-C, CEP: CABRN-1
Description: Course will cover basic principles in the use of the
femtosecond laser in approaching complex cases such as white
hypermature cataracts or pseudoexfoliation syndrome. Correction of
astigmatism with early results will be presented.
Financial interest disclosed
Infectious and Non-Infectious Keratitis After Refractive
Surgery (01SU8)
Majid Moshirfar, MD, FACS, San Francisco, CA
Sunday, 3:00 pm - 3:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-C, CEP: CABRN-1
Description: Course will discuss the various types of inflammations after
refractive surgery including viral, bacterial, and fungal infections. The
differential diagnosis and the approach to treatment will also be presented.
Intense Pulse Light as a Treatment for Dry Eye (07FR5)
Rolando Toyos, MD, Memphis, TN
Friday, 12:00 pm - 12:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, CEP: CABRN-1, AOC-NC, OPS 1:2
Description: This course reviews the role of meibomian gland
dysfunction in dry eye and discusses a promising new treatment,
Intense Pulse Light. Research results will be presented and treatment
procedures will be discussed.
Financial interest disclosed
Lasik For Cataract Surgery: All You Need to Know (07FR4)
Rolando Toyos, MD, Memphis, TN
Friday, 11:00 am - 11:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, CEP: CABRN-1, AOC-C
Description: This course will outline the steps in laser cataract
surgery, focusing on how each step is optimized by use of computerguided Femtosecond laser technology. Course will include a
discussion on how to optimize patient outcomes by performing
specific pre-operative testing and analyzing specific data points
gathered to determine limbal relaxing incision and IOL parameters.
Benefits of laser cataract surgery will also be discussed.
Financial interest disclosed
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continuing education courses or materials, the accuracy of information presented, or the skills and qualifications of the course presenters, sponsors, or authors.
NEW! Pearls & Techniques for the Management of Challenging
Cataracts (06SU7)
Jennifer Loh, MD, Boca Raton, FL
Heena R. Patel, MD, Chicago, IL
Sunday, 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC
Description: Course will cover the pre-operative evaluation,
pre-operative therapeutic management, surgical technique, and
post-operative management for advanced and challenging cataracts.
Financial interest disclosed
NEW! Post-Refractive Surgery IOL Calculations (03SA7)
Rhonda G. Waldron, COMT, MMSc, CRA, ROUB, CDOS, Decatur, GA
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO
Saturday, 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm
Description: The challenges of calculating accurate implant powers in
patients who have had prior LASIK, PRK, and Rk are great. The latest,
most reliable methods for calculations in this patient population will
be presented.
Financial interest disclosed
12. NEURO-OPHTHALMOLOGY
INTERMEDIATE
NEW! Double Trouble: The Diplopic Patient (09SU2)
Erika Acera, La Jolla, CA
Sunday, 9:00 am - 9:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-C, CEP: CABRN-1
Description: This course will review how to approach and examine
a patient that complains of binocular double vision. Ocular motility
and alignment testing such as the Cover Test, Hirschberg, Krimsky and
Prism Cover Test will be described. The different types of strabismus
will also be reviewed. How to apply prisms and occlusion filters per
the doctor’s request will be shown.
Evaluation and Disorders of the Pupil (06SU6)
Anil D. Patel, MD, Oklahoma City, OK
Sunday, 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, CEP: CABRN-1, AOC-C, OPS 1:1
Description: This course will describe how to give a proper pupil
evaluation, identify common pupil disorders, and factors that contribute
to pupil disorders.
Techs in the Trenches: Recognizing the Neuro-Ophthalmic
Patient (03MO2)
Leah Levi, MD, La Jolla, CA
Monday, 9:00 am - 9:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-C, CEP: CABRN-1
Description: This course will help the ophthalmic technician in a typical
busy office, practice, or phone triage situation how to recognize when the
patient might have a neuro-ophthalmic problem.
Temporal Arteritis (08MO6)
Jade S. Schiffman, MD, Houston, TX
Rosa A. Tang, MD, MPH, MBA, Houston, TX
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-C
Monday, 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Description: This course will explain the diagnosis of temporal arteritis.
ADVANCED
Approach to the Patient with Diplopia (02MO6)
Michael S. Vaphiades, DO, Birmingham, AL
Monday, 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-C
Description: A systematic approach to the patient with diplopia will
be presented. Case presentations will be used to highlight associated
symptoms and signs relevant to the differential diagnosis. Video
examples of myasthenia gravis, ocular motor cranial nerve palsies,
Graves' disease, and internuclear ophthalmoplegia will be shown.
Financial interest disclosed
Perilous Pupils (08SA7)
Hilary A. Beaver, MD, Houston, TX
Saturday, 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-C, CEP: CABRN-1, OPS 1:1
Description: This course will review the pupil evaluation, with
emphasis on the diagnostic algorithm of anisocoria, and the common
dangerous causes of both the APD and anisocoria.
Financial interest disclosed
NEW! Pupil Cases - When to Worry When to Watch (08SA8)
Andrew G. Lee, MD, Houston, TX
Saturday, 3:00 pm - 3:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-C, CEP: CABRN-1
Description: Presentation of pupil cases; including causes of
anisocoria, description of life threatening pupil problems, and
definitions of benign etiologies.
NEW! Screening for Neuro-ophthalmic Urgencies/Emergencies
(07MO4)
Jonathan S. Collins, MD, Herndon, VA
Monday, 11:00 am - 11:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-C, CEP: CABRN-1
Description: Recognizing neuro-ophthalmic urgencies or emergencies
when screening patients. Topics covered will include Afferent Pupillary
Defect, Cranial Nerve Palsies, Horner's syndrome, Myasthenia Gravis,
and other conditions that could threaten site or life.
13. PEDIATRICS
BASIC
It's All Fun and Games: Pediatric Examination Techniques for the
Technician (02SU8)
Jessica M. Barr, COMT, ROUB, Philadelphia, PA
Sunday, 3:00 pm - 3:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-C, CEP: CABRN-1
Description: This course will review pediatric examination techniques
from least sophisticated to most sophisticated methods. General
ophthalmic technicians will learn to yield real exam results on
children of all ages. Review will focus primarily on history taking,
visual acuity assessment, motility assessment, and ancillary testing.
The Pediatric Eye Exam: Clinical Pearls for the Allied Healthcare
Professional (05SU6)
Alexander Christoff, COT, CO, Towson, MD
Sunday, 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-C, CEP: CABRN-1, OPS 1:2
Description: A pediatric eye exam in the midst of a busy clinic
schedule can be difficult for the ophthalmic assistant. Children are not
just small adults. The common eye problems found in our younger
patients are different than those in adults, and examination typically
requires a different, often creative approach. The instructor will share, in
words and pictures, the clinical experience gained through over a decade
of working with children of all ages.
Course Descriptions
NEW! Neuro-Ophthalmology and the Healthcare Team (03FR4)
Aljoeson Walker, MD, Charleston, SC
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-C, CEP: CABRN-1
Friday, 11:00 am - 11:50 am
Description: Discuss the patient work-up of common neuroophthalmic disorders and the tools used. Also, learn the reason for the
testing and what to expect with outcomes.
Course Descriptions
INTERMEDIATE
Extraocular Motility Primer - Demystifying Pediatric and Adult
Strabismus (05SU7)
Alexander Christoff, COT, CO, Towson, MD
Sunday, 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-C
Description: This course will provide an in-depth look at the basic
sensorimotor examination and how to identify the most common
types of horizontal and vertical strabismus seen in the pediatric and
adult populations. Associated etiologies will also be discussed.
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New Thoughts on Pediatric Cataract Surgery (10SA5)
William F. Astle, MD, FRCS(C), Dipl. ABO, Calgary, AB Canada
Saturday, 12:00 pm - 12:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-C, CEP: CABRN-1
Description: This course will look at new innovative techniques
in pediatric cataract surgery. The importance of intraocular lens
calculations will be discussed and the advantages of intraocular lens
implantation in children will be reviewed. In addition, new and
innovative methods to deal with refractive surprises and astigmatism in
this complex group of children will be discussed and analyzed.
Red Eye in Pediatrics: Nuisance or Life Threatening? (09SA5)
Steven J. Lichtenstein, MD, FAAP, FACS, FAAO, Peoria, IL
Saturday, 12:00 pm - 12:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-C, CEP: CABRN-1
Description: This course will present cases of red eye in pediatric
patients. Discussions include when a "pink eye" can be much more
than just a nuisance and routine, and actually can be life threatening.
Various eye conditions and treatments will be reviewed.
Financial interest disclosed
Vertical Deviations (07SA4)
Mary A. O'Hara, MD, FACS, Sacramento, CA
Saturday, 11:00 am - 11:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-C, CEP: CABRN-1
Description: This course will present an overview of vertical
deviations. Discussions will include clinical characteristics and
presentation, special testing, diagnosis, and treatment options available.
ADVANCED
Advanced Strabismus: Evaluation and Interpretation (05SU8)
Alexander Christoff, COT, CO, Towson, MD
Sunday, 3:00 pm - 3:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-C, CEP: CABRN-1
Prerequisite: The "Extraocular Motility Primer: Demystifying Pediatric and
Adult Strabismus" course, COMT, or CO certification status.
Description: This course will pick up where the "Extraocular Motility
Primer: Demystifying Pediatric and Adult Strabismus" course left off, and
explore examples of complex pediatric and adult strabismus.
NEW! Pediatric Cataracts: Complicated Cases and
Controversies (02MO4)
Course Descriptions
Edward Wilson Jr., MD, Charleston, SC
Monday, 11:00 am - 11:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-C, CEP: CABRN-1
Description: Pediatric cataracts develop and present at any age
from birth through the teenage years. The detection, description,
treatment, and follow-up of these cataracts differ markedly from
what is found and done in adults. Cataracts in children are often
associated with other developmental deficiencies in other layers of the
eye. Case examples will be used to illustrate these points and show
complications and controversies unique to children.
The Push and Pull of Accommodation and Strabismus (10SA2)
Lisa P. Rovick, COMT, MHSc, CO, Minneapolis, MN
Saturday, 9:00 am - 9:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-C, CEP: CABRN-1
Description: This case-based course covers the role of accommodation
in eye alignment and how manipulation of accommodation is used in
the evaluation of strabismus.
14. OCULAR/SYSTEMIC DISEASES
BASIC
NEW! Common Eye Diseases (02FR5)
Andrew Kolker, MD, Washington, DC
Friday, 12:00 pm - 12:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-C, OPS 1:1
Description: This course is a review of some of the most common
eye diseases. The diseases covered include cataract, glaucoma, macular
degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusion, and
retinal detachment.
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Multiple Sclerosis Eye Findings and Current Treatment
Strategies (09FR7)
Walter M. Jay, MD, Maywood, IL
Friday, 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, CEP: CABRN-1, AOC-C, OPS 1:2
Description: A common disease seen in an ophthalmology office is
Multiple Sclerosis (MS). This course will discuss key aspects of Multiple
Sclerosis including epidemiology, pathophysiology, and treatment. Eye
findings will also be discussed in detail.
NEW! Thyroid Eye Disease (09FR5)
Miquel Candial-Gonzalez, MD, Los Angeles, CA
Danica Fiaschetti, COA, OSA, LVN, Los Angeles, CA
Saturday, 12:00 pm - 12:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-C, CEP: CABRN-1
Description: Thyroid eye disease is an autoimmune inflammatory
disorder affecting the orbit of the eyes. In this lecture, we will discuss
signs and symptoms, the systemic process and surgical and medical
management of patients with thyroid eye disease.
INTERMEDIATE
Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) Toxicity (01SA2)
William H. Ehlers, MD, Avon, CT
Saturday, 9:00 am - 9:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-C, CEP: CABRN-1
Description: This course will discuss hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil)
use and the ocular manifestations of Plaquenil Toxicity. Discussions will
include the symptoms and risk factors for ocular toxicity, the role of the
technician in obtaining a detailed history, and the importance of various
tests for toxicity.
Ocular Manifestations of Sleep Apnea (07SU6)
Charles S. Bouchard, MD, Maywood, IL
Shuchi Patel, MD, FL
Sunday, 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-C,CEP: CABRN-1
Description: This course will present an overview of the clinically
significant findings and relationships between floppy eyelids, sleep
apnea, and keratoconus.
Ophthalmic Pathology & Oncology (03SA3)
Hon-Vu Q. Duong, MD, Las Vegas, NV
Saturday, 10:00 am - 10:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-C, CEP: CABRN-1, OPS 1:1
Description: This course will provide a quick comprehensive review of
the basic concepts of pathology. It will concentrate on the common eye
diseases and the histopathological findings.
Toxic Anterior Segment Syndrome - When Sterile is Not
Clean (05MO7)
Tyree Carr, MD, Las Vegas, NV
Monday, 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC
Description: Toxic Anterior Segment Syndrome (TASS) is a newlydescribed entity. This course will describe the disorders and factors that
are associated with TASS. TASS and related syndrome avoidance will
also be presented.
What Is This? Ocular Findings in Systemic Disease (06FR6)
Michael W. Stewart, MD, Jacksonville, FL
Friday, 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, OPS 1:1, AOC-C, CEP: CABRN-1
Description: This course discusses the relationship between the
eye and important systemic diseases. Eyes have often been called
the "window" to the rest of the body, a tribute to the many systemic
diseases whose ocular findings can lead to accurate diagnoses. This
course discusses the ocular findings and their frequent association with
systemic diseases.
NEW! Sjögren's Syndrome Epidemiology and Clinical
Importance (07SU7)
Esen Akpek, MD, Baltimore, MD
Sunday, 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO
Description: Sjögren’s Syndrome is a systemic disease affecting the
entire body. This chronic autoimmune disease is often undetected or
misdiagnosed, with 9 out of 10 patients affected being women. This
course will address the technician’s role in education of patients to
become more aware of the disease.
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continuing education courses or materials, the accuracy of information presented, or the skills and qualifications of the course presenters, sponsors, or authors.
ADVANCED
Evaluation and Management of Orbital Cellulitis (09MO7)
Michael T. Yen, MD, Houston, TX
Thomas E. Johnson, MD, Miami, FL
Monday, 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC, CEP: CABRN-1
Description: Orbital cellulitis is a condition that may be associated
with vision-and life-threatening complications. Despite numerous
medical advances in anti-microbial therapy, radiographic imaging,
and surgical technique, the treatment of orbital cellulitis remains
challenging. Successful management requires prompt diagnosis,
aggressive medical therapy, and in some cases, timely surgical
intervention. Through lecture and video, participants will learn to
assist to manage these patients confidently.
NEW! Keratoconus and the Other Corneal Ectasias: Update for
Technicians (05SA6)
Deborah S. Jacobs, MD, Needham, MA
Saturday, 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC
Description: Will review advances in the diagnosis and treatment
of keratoconus, pellucid marginal degeneration, keratoglobus,
and keratoectasia.
Ocular Manifestations of Systemic Disease (02SA1)
Peter C. Donshik, MD, Bloomfield, CT
Saturday, 8:00 am - 8:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, CEP: CABRN-1, AOC-C, OPS 1:2
Description: The ocular manifestations of systemic diseases can be
common and potentially serious or uncommon and innocuous. It is
also important of the ophthalmic team to be able to recognize the
possible association of an ocular problem with a systemic disease.
This course will review the ocular manifestation of diseases involving
the vascular system, blood dyscrasias, metabolic, and endocrine
disorders and autoimmune diseases.
Ocular Oncology 2015: Advanced Management and Improved
Outcomes for Our Patients (08SU2)
Timothy G. Murray, MD, MBA, Miami, FL
Sunday, 9:00 am - 9:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, CEP: CABRN-1, AOC-C
Description: Course will present a clinical update on advanced
management of intraocular malignancy with a focus on pediatric
retinoblastoma and adult melanoma.
Financial interest disclosed
Orbital Disease- Evaluation and Therapeutics (08SU8)
Rona Z. Silkiss, MD, FACS, Oakland, CA
Sunday, 3:00 pm - 3:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, CEP: CABRN-1, AOC-C, OPS 1:2
Description: This course will provide an overview of orbital
disease including management and therapeutics. Participants will be
presented with a review of the most common types of orbital disease
and its treatment.
Systemic Diseases in Ophthalmology and the Ancillary Tests Used
in the Diagnosis (07MO56)
Susan C. Benes, MD, Columbus, OH
Monday, 12:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Credits: 2 A JCAHPO, AOC-C, CEP: CABRN-1
Description: This course will include an overview of systemic diseases
seen in ophthalmology, including Graves' disease, myasthenia, pituitary
region syndromes, and giant cell arteritis. Also included will be an
overview of blood tests frequently ordered, as well as CT and MRI scans.
15. DIAGNOSTIC TESTING/IMAGING
BASIC
Fundus Photography Troubleshooting (08MO3)
Marcela T. Hickey, CRA, FOPS, Naples, FL
Monday, 10:00 am - 10:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC, OPS 1:1
Description: This is a basic overview of the process of
troubleshooting fundus photography. Basic anatomy, physiology,
and disease process related to fundus photography will be discussed.
The course will describe several techniques to successfully acquire
digital images of the eye. Necessary equipment, material, and specific
techniques will be reviewed.
Introduction to B-scan of the Globe (09SU5)
Carla C. Blackburn, COMT, CRA, FOPS, ROUB, BSc, Ottawa, ON Canada
Sunday, 12:00 pm - 12:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC, OPS 1:1
Description: This course will cover the B-scan ultrasound globe
screening protocol and probe positions used. We will also review
some common ocular pathology B-scan findings.
Introduction to Contact B-scan Ultrasonography (04SA5)
Craig N. Simms, COMT, ROUB, CDOS, Kingston, ON Canada
Saturday, 12:00 pm - 12:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC, OPS 1:1, CEP: CABRN-1
Description: This course will introduce the participants to the field
of B-scan ultrasound. The course will start with the basics of how and
why ultrasound is used in ophthalmology, then shift to the specific
techniques used during a B-scan exam. These techniques will include
applying the probe to the eye, probe positions, and examination
techniques. Although this course is a required prerequisite to
a Diagnostic B-scan hands on session, it will also be helpful to
participants who are unable to attend the hands on session.
Introduction to Fundus Photography (10MO1)
Connie L. Demarse, CCOA, Kansas City, MO
Monday, 8:00 am - 8:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC, OPS 1:1
Description: This course will provide a basic overview of Fundus
Photography. It will discuss the purpose of photography including
the clinical applications, types of photography, and basic troubleshooting techniques.
Financial interest disclosed
Introduction to Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) (07FR6)
Dennis J. Zukosky, COA, CRA, University City, MO
Friday, 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC, OPS 1:1
Description: This introductory course will discuss practical
application of optical coherence tomography (OCT). Fundamentals
of current technology and operation of the instrument will be
presented. Tips and techniques in obtaining diagnostic images will be
shown. Common scan modes and their clinical applications will be
demonstrated. OCT images will be shown to demonstrate anatomy
and common pathology of the anterior chamber and retina.
Financial interest disclosed
Introduction to Ultrasound Biometry (05FR7)
Craig N. Simms, COMT, ROUB, CDOS, Kingston, ON Canada
Friday, 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC
Description: This course will review ultrasound A-scan biometry
used for IOL calculations. Contact biometry will be discussed, but
the emphasis will be on the immersion biometry exam. Examination
techniques will be discussed and illustrated. Although this course is
a required prerequisite to an A-scan hands on session, it will also be
helpful to participants who are unable to attend the hands on session.
Course Descriptions
NEW! Ocular Toxicity from Systemic Medications (05SA3)
Komal B. Desai, MD, Leawood, KS
Saturday, 10:00 am - 10:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-C, OPS 1:2
Description: This course will discuss findings associated with ophthalmic
damage and side effects from common systemic medications.
Course Descriptions
NEW! Ophthalmic Ultrasound in Ocular Trauma (02SA2)
Maria B. Ayres, ROUB, CDOS, Ann Arbor, MI
Tanya K. McClendon, COA, CDOS, ROUB, Ann Arbor, MI
Saturday, 9:00 am - 9:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC, OPS 1:2
Description: A comprehensive review of the ophthalmic A- and
B-scan ultrasound, with emphasis on ocular trauma, will be presented.
Sonographic features of common trauma conditions will be presented.
Topics will include blunt trauma, cyclodialysis cleft, scleral rupture,
intraocular foreign body, and endophthalmitis.
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Problem-Solving in Fundus Photography and Fluorescein
Angiography (05SU3)
Scott Wong, New York, NY
Sunday, 10:00 am - 10:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC, OPS 1:1
Description: This course will teach fundamental techniques and
problem-solving techniques in fundus photography and fluorescein
angiography, and specialized techniques in stereo fundus photography,
peripheral fundus photography, and dealing with media problems.
Participants will be taught how to consistently obtain imaging perfection
in fundus photography and fluorescein angiography. The fundamental
techniques taught in this course can be universally applied to both
digital and film fundus photography and fluorescein angiography.
INTERMEDIATE
Anterior Segment Testing: An Eye Opener (05MO3)
Amy V. Jost, COMT, BS, CCRC, OSC, Cincinnati, OH
Monday, 10:00 am - 10:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, OPS 1:1, CEP: CABRN-1, AOC-C
Description: This course introduces attendees to various options
on axial length measurements using optical biometry, as well as,
ultrasound. The benefits and indications will be reviewed.
Financial interest disclosed
Better Biometry (02SU7)
Jessica M. Barr, COMT, ROUB, Philadelphia, PA
Sunday, 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, CEP: CABRN-1, AOC-NC
Description: This course will review the basics of biometry, identifying
sources of error in biometry, troubleshooting difficult patients, and tips
for improving your measurements.
NEW! Biometry and IOL Master Troubleshooting (08SU4)
Carla Blackburn, COMT, ROUB, BSc, Ottawa, ON Canada
Sunday, 11:00 am - 11:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC
Description: This course will review more complicated biometry
situations and discuss IOL Master measurements and IOL formulas. The
management of more complicated biometry cases will be discussed.
Computerized Scanning Imaging of the Optic Nerve and Retinal
Nerve Fiber Layer (03MO6)
Course Descriptions
Neil T. Choplin, MD, San Diego, CA
Monday, 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO
Description: This lecture will discuss imaging of the optic nerve and
nerve fiber layer with particular emphasis on glaucoma. Scanning laser
and optical coherence tomography will be covered.
Corneal Topography and Anterior Segment Imaging (08SA6)
Mitchell P. Weikert, MD, Houston, TX
Saturday, 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, OPS 1:1, CEP: CABRN-1, AOC-NC
Description: This course will present a systematic approach to the
interpretation of corneal topographies and anterior segment imaging
studies using didatic instruction combined with numerous clinical
examples. It will highlight several imaging systems and technologies,
including Placido-based topography, single and dual camera
Scheimpflug imaging, and ocular coherence tomography.
Financial interest disclosed
Echographic and Angiographic Correlation of Choroidal
Neoplasms (10SU5)
Craig N. Simms, COMT, ROUB, CDOS, Kingston, ON Canada
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC, CEP: CABRN-1
Sunday, 12:00 pm - 12:50 pm
Description: This course will discuss the angiographic and echographic
characteristics of choroidal neoplasms using examples from the Ocular
Oncology Clinic at the Rockyview Hospital. It will also explain how to
use this information to direct angiographic and ultrasound exams
appropriately. By understanding the characteristics of certain neoplasms and
the correlation between the angiograph and the echogram, the technician
can endeavor to provide better information to the ocular oncologist.
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Echographic Differentiation of Intraocular Opacities and
Membranes (06SU2)
Maria E. Bretana, CDOS, Katy, TX
Sunday, 9:00 am - 9:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, OPS 1:2,CEP: CABRN-1,AOC-C
Description: This course will teach echographic differentiation of
opacities and membranes using B-scan and diagnostic A-scan. This will
include vitreous hemorrhage, endophthalmitis, trauma, and the various
types of vitreous detachment, retinal detachment, and choroidal
detachments. The differentiation between membranes and solid
lesions, and vitreous signs suggesting the presence of a foreign body
will also be discussed.
Electrophysiology for Technicians: What is ERG and VER (10FR7)
Xiaosong Zhu, COMT, Wynnewood, PA
Friday, 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, 1 A JCAHPO, OPS 1:2,CEP: CABRN-1,AOC-C
Description: The layers of the retina and visual pathway will be
reviewed with an overview of the basic ERG and VER procedures.
Discussions will include why we need these tests and how to perform
them. Practical applications of electrophysiology will be reviewed
through several case studies.
Electrophysiology: VEP, ERG, mERG (02MO7)
Michael S. Vaphiades, DO, Birmingham, AL
Monday, 2:00 pm - 2:50 pmCredits: 1 A JCAHPO, OPS 1:2, AOC-NC,CEP: CABRN-1
Description: Didactic and case based exploration of how
electrophysiology is used in the neuro-ophthalmology clinic.
Importance of Pre-op Measurements for Cataract
Calculations (05MO4)
Amy V. Jost, COMT, BS, CCRC, OSC, Cincinnati, OH
Monday, 11:00 am - 11:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC, CEP: CABRN-1
Description: This course will review the importance of pre-op
measurements in the calculation of IOL powers. We will discuss the
direct effects of errors in axial length and keratometric measurements
on post-operative visual outcomes and explain how keratometric
measurements determine the magnitude of astigmatism correction for
Toric IOL implantation and LRI procedures. Discuss how the response
to increased expectations of patients undergoing toric and multi-focal
IOL implantation is to increase preoperative measurement accuracy.
Financial interest disclosed
NEW! Interpreting Corneal Topography & Dual Scheimpflug
Imaging Data (07MO2)
Rahul T. Pandit, MD, Houston, TX
Monday, 9:00 am - 9:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC, CEP:CABRN-1
Description: Review basics of corneal topography and discuss dual
Scheimpflug imaging with the Galilei device. Learn to interpret the
vast data produced by this technology.
IOL Calculations (02SU34)
Mitchell P. Weikert, MD, Houston, TX
Sunday, 10:00 am - 11:50 am
Credits: 2 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC
Description: The indications for intraocular lens (IOL) implantation
following cataract or clear lensectomy have significantly increased.
Expanded indications result in more complicated cases, such as
patients with a scleral buckle, silicone in the vitreous, previous
refractive surgery, piggyback IOLs in nanophthalmos, positive and
negative secondary piggyback IOLs, and specialty lenses, such as
multifocal and toric IOLs. The purpose of this course is to provide
clear methods and techniques for determining the proper intraocular
lens and power for cases complicated by the conditions listed above,
and to familiarize the technician and clinician with indications and
limitations of specialty lenses.
Financial interest disclosed
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Course Descriptions
OCT Uses and Interpretation (04MO1)
Techniques and Pearls of Adult and Pediatric OCT (04MO4)
Description: This course will discuss common (and not so common)
applications of the optical coherence tomography (OCT). Discussions
will include retinal disease, glaucoma, and various anterior uses for the
OCT. Basic interpretation of scans utilized with the Optovue systems
(iVue, RTVue, and Avanti) will be discussed. Common scanning issues
and how to get around them will also be reviewed.
Financial interest disclosed
Description: This course will describe different techniques and tips
when imaging adults and pediatric patients.
Dennis J. Zukosky, COA, CRA, University City, MO
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, OPS 1:1, AOC-NC, CEP: CABRN-1
Monday, 8:00 am - 8:50 am
NEW! Optic Nerve Head Drusen: Purposeful Looking and
Meaningful Imaging (10SA7)
Denice A. Barsness, COMT, CDOS, ROUB, CRA, San Francisco, CA
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC, CEP: CABRN-1, OPS 1:1
Saturday, 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm
Description: Course will provide detailed anatomical lesson of the
optic nerve for the ophthalmic imager. Detailed features unique to
the optic disk ( optic nerve head )and optic nerve will be discussed
using pathology slides, diagrams and clinical examples. Specific
features and anatomical landmarks useful to the ophthalmic
imager will be emphasized. This course is intended to go beyond
the usual anatomical description of the optic nerve and to provide
the ophthalmic imager with increased insight into the role of
Autofluorescence imaging and/or diagnostic ultrasound for the
documentation and management of Optic Nerve Head Drusen.
Comparative studies will be shown using case studies.
Pearls and Pitfalls of Visual Field and OCT Testing for
Glaucoma (06SU5)
Donald L. Budenz, MD, MPH, Chapel Hill, NC
Sunday, 12:00 pm - 12:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, OPS 1:1,CEP: CABRN-1,AOC-C
Description: This course will review pearls for performing
and interpreting visual fields and OCTs for glaucoma. Using a
combination of didactic pointers and case studies, the participant
will be better able to perform and interpret visual fields in glaucoma
patients for diagnosis and follow-up. Both diagnostic and follow-up
software will be reviewed.
Financial interest disclosed
NEW! Posterior Segment B-scan: A Standardized Approach (03FR56)
Rhonda G. Waldron, COMT, MMSc, CRA, ROUB, CDOS, Decatur, GA
Sunday, 12:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Credits: 2 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC, OPS 1:2
NEW! Precision Immersion Biometry (08SA4)
Rhonda G. Waldron, COMT, MMSc, CRA, ROUB, CDOS, Decatur, GA
Saturday, 11:00 am - 11:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC
Description: Precise immersion biometry must be performed when
quality optical measurements cannot be obtained. Biometrists must be
fluent in proper machine settings, technique, spike pattern recognition,
and must avoid common errors.
Financial interest disclosed
NEW! Technician's Role in Computer Assisted Cataract Surgery
with ZEISS Cataract Suite (02MO3)
Mark T. Berry, COA, Hampton, VA
Monday, 10:00 am - 10:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC
Description: Learn the workflow of ZEISS Cataract Suite markerless
system. The course will describe workflow, including entering/exporting
the patient info to and from FORUM, acquiring measurements on
IOLMaster500 and exporting or manually entering the info into the
CALLISTO eye markerless module.
Financial interest disclosed
NEW! Ultrasound Biomicroscopy (UBM) (03SA5)
Carla Blackburn, COMT, ROUB, BSc, Ottawa, ON Canada
Saturday, 12:00 pm - 12:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC, OPS 1:2
Description: UBM technology will be reviewed. Additionally, the
normal anatomy in a UBM exam and the pattern recognition for some
common and unusual pathological finding in the anterior segment of
the eye will be discussed.
ADVANCED
Advanced Humphrey Field Analyzer (03MO3)
Brian M. Rowell, COA, Boca Raton, FL
Monday, 10:00 am - 10:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, CEP: CABRN-1, AOC-C
Description: This course will review perimetry principles and test
strategies. It will discuss how to read the Humphrey visual field
printout and the Guided Progression Analysis (GPA) report. Advanced
troubleshooting will also be covered (gaze tracking and fixation losses).
Financial interest disclosed
Anterior Segment Pathology Imaged with UBM (01SA4)
Craig N. Simms, COMT, ROUB, CDOS, Kingston, ON Canada
Saturday, 11:00 am - 11:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, OPS 1:2, AOC-NC, CEP:CABRN-1
Prerequisite: Prior experience with ocular anatomy and UBM
is recommended.
Description: This course will illustrate anterior segment pathology with
the ultrasound biomicroscope. Basic ultrasound physics will be covered
to help the attendees better understand the workings of the instrument.
The anterior segment of the eye will be illustrated with examples using
UBM images and videos.
B-scan Ultrasound & OCT: Assessment of Optic Nerve
Anatomy (05MO2)
Susan C. Benes, MD, Columbus, OH
Monday, 9:00 am - 9:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-C, CEP: CABRN-1, OPS 1:1
Prerequisite: Prior experience with OCT and ultrasound in an
ophthalmology office.
Description: This course will assess the swollen optic nerve(s) with
unknown visual loss. Exam techniques used to help in the diagnosis will
be focused on.
NEW! Clinical Correlation of Fluorescein Angiogram
and OCT (07FR8)
Frank LaFranco, Skokie, IL
Friday, 3:00 pm - 3:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC, OPS 1:1
Description: The clinical correlation of Fluorescein Angiogram
findings and OCT results in common retinal disorders will be discussed.
Attendees will be able to understand and recognize common disorders of
the retina and interpret Fluorescein results in retinal disease.
Examination of the Optic Nerve (03SA1)
Alfred Solish, MD, Pasadena, CA
Saturday, 8:00 am - 8:50 am
Course Descriptions
Description: Thorough screening of the posterior segment is indicated
whenever the view is compromised. Knowledge of ultrasound principles
and proper technique is essential to ensure the globe has been
thoroughly examined.
Financial interest disclosed
Marcela T. Hickey, CRA, FOPS, Naples, FL
Monday, 11:00 am - 11:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, OPS 1:1,AOC-NC,CEP: CABRN-1
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-C,CEP: CABRN-1
Description: A detailed discussion of optic nerve examination
techniques, including a review of anatomy, description of terms, history
of technological methods of examination and description, and the
technology underlying optic nerve analyzers such as OCT, GDx, and
HRT, with examples.photography will be shown to demonstrate what
really happens when a sound beam encounters the tissue. Sample scans
will be shown to further demonstrate the principles of ultrasound.
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Fundamentals of UBM Imaging: A Practical Approach for the
Technician (02SA34)
Maria B. Ayres, ROUB, CDOS, Ann Arbor, MI
Tanya K. McClendon, COA, CDOS, ROUB, Ann Arbor, MI
Credits: 2 A JCAHPO, OPS 1:2, AOC-NC,CEP: CABRN-1
Saturday, 10:00 am - 11:50 am
Description: This course will provide a comprehensive review of
anterior segment imaging with UBM and its practical clinical uses for
evaluation of pathologies of the anterior segment. The focus will be on
documented case-based approach to help attendees become familiar with
the procedures and interpretation of UBM exams.
NEW! Refractive Cataract Surgery: How to Meet Patient
Expectations (08MO2)
Robin R. Vann, MD, Durham, NC
Monday, 9:00 am - 9:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC, CEP: CABRN-1
Description: This course is designed to increase the knowledge of
biometry personnel by explaining principles of A-scan & optical
biometry through lectures and slides. A correlation between
keratometry, refractometry, and axial length will be explained, as
well as tips for obtaining accurate axial length measurements. It will
also delve into treatment of astigmatism and use of advanced IOL
formulas for better outcomes.
Standardized IOL Calculations (03FR78)
Rhonda G. Waldron, COMT, MMSc, CRA, ROUB, CDOS, Decatur, GA
Friday, 2:00 pm - 3:50 pm
Credits: 2 A JCAHPO
Description: Achieving desired post-operative outcomes is a challenge
for all cataract and refractive lensectomy practices, and cannot be
accomplished without the standardization of pre-op measurements.
Multiple aspects of the IOL calculation process will be presented
including lens constants, formulas, standardizing biometry and
keratometry and the challenges of toric calculations, high myopes, and
patients who have had prior refractive surgery.
Financial interest disclosed
The Unappreciated Power of Longitudinal B-scans (07SA7)
Course Descriptions
Cynthia J. Kendall, CDOS, ROUB, BMET, Sacramento, CA
Saturday, 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO
Description: Most examiners know about horizontal and vertical
B-scans, but many do not use longitudinal scans. Examination of the
anterior periphery, especially the superior aspect of the eye, will detect
subtle traction that cause retinal tears. Treating retinal tears early can
prevent retinal detachments. Differentiation of a PVD with hemorrhage
versus a retinal detachment is another important determination
made with longitudinal scans. Every patient undergoing B-scan
examination for any reason should have their macula documented with
longitudinal. Macular edema, traction and epi-macular membranes are
routinely detected.
Financial interest disclosed
UBM for Post-Surgical Complications and Conditions (02SU5)
Brandy H. Lorek, ROUB, CDOS, BS, Painesville, OH
Sunday, 12:00 pm - 12:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, OPS 1:2, AOC-NC,CEP: CABRN-1
Description: UBM is an essential tool in the diagnosis of many anterior
segment conditions and complications following eye surgery. The first half
of the course will describe indications for UBM evaluation, show pearls for
advanced UBM techniques and present a wide range of UBM examples for
diagnosis. The second half of the course will be composed of case studies
using UBM to show complications and conditions after eye surgery and
to correlate these findings with other imaging modalities.
Ultrasound Physics - Decoding the Mystery of A- and B-scans (07SA6)
Cynthia J. Kendall, CDOS, ROUB, BMET, Sacramento, CA
Saturday, 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, CEP: CABRN-1,AOC-C
Description: How are A- and B-scan images created? Ultrasound
imaging requires knowledge of basic principles. The principles are nonnegotiable and once understood will open the door to interpreting echo
patterns in both A-scan and B-scan examinations. A video using Schlieren
photography will be shown to demonstrate what really happens when a
sound beam encounters the tissue. Sample scans will be shown to further
demonstrate the principles of ultrasound.
Financial interest disclosed
16. VISUAL FIELDS
BASIC
Visual Pathway and the Visual Field (02MO2)
Carol J. Pollack-Rundle, COMT, BS, Saline, MI
Monday, 9:00 am - 9:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-C
Description: This course will teach the anatomy of the visual pathway
from the optic nerve to the occipital cortex. The structural anatomy will
then be correlated to visual function (visual field). Examples of visual
field defects in clinical settings will be discussed.
INTERMEDIATE
Road Map to Visual Fields (11FR67)
Sandra Mohring, Mason, OH
Friday, 1:00 pm - 2:50 pm
Credits: 2 A JCAHPO, AOC-C
Description: This hands-on course will begin with a review of structural
vs. functional testing; types (screening vs. threshold), programs (32, G, M,
10-2, 24-2, 30-2), strategies (Normal, TOP, Fast Pak); and methodologies
(SAP, SWAP, Flicker, FDT). Particular attention will be placed on the
breakdown of visual field printouts and how to interpret each graph.
Both HFA and Octopus fields will be discussed. There will be extensive
discussions on tips for running more reliable fields. Bring a visual field
printout of your own for interpretation and breakdown!
Financial interest disclosed
17. INSTRUMENTS AND SPECIALIZED TESTS
BASIC
NEW! Atlas Corneal Topography Best Practices (03MO4)
Kelly S. Tompkins, COT, Mesa, AZ
Monday, 11:00 am - 11:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC
Description: Course will review proper image acquisition and how to
choose the best quality image by conducting a detailed analysis review. It
will also discuss clinical applications of corneal topography using the Atlas
9000 Corneal Topographer and how to read the most common maps.
Financial interest disclosed
Introduction to Basic Retinoscopy (04FR5)
Matthew L. Parker, COT, PhD, MMSc, Novi, MI
Friday, 12:00 pm - 12:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-C
Description: This lecture is designed as an introduction to clinical
retinoscopy for ophthalmic medical personnel with minimal training in
optics and refractometry. A videotape using actual video recordings and
demonstrating neutralization techniques will be shown and discussed.
Although this course is a required prerequisite to a retinoscopy hands
on session, it will also be helpful to participants who are unable to
attend a hands on session.
NEW! UBM: A Standardized Approach to Clinical Application
(03SU56)
Rhonda G. Waldron, COMT, MMSc, CRA, ROUB, CDOS, Decatur, GA
Sunday, 12:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Credits: 2 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC, OPS 1:2
Description: Ultrasound biomicroscopy is an invaluable tool for
imaging anterior segment pathiologies. This course introduces an easy,
standardized approach for examination, and reviews examples of anterior
segment pathiologies.
Financial interest disclosed
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Introduction to Corneal Topography (08SA5)
Aaron V. Shukla, COMT, PhD, Minneapolis, MN
Saturday, 12:00 pm - 12:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC,CEP: CABRN-1,OPS 1:2
Description: This course will describe the measurement of corneal
topography. A review of the types of technologies that are available will be
given as a prelude to the hands-on session. The advantages, disadvantages,
and unique capabilities of each will be discussed. In addition, the
various types of displays will be explained from a practical perspective,
including how to interpret curvature, power, and elevation maps, as well
as the relationship among them. Clinical examples will be presented,
highlighting the value of this information for diagnostic and therapeutic
applications, as well as the limitations. Although this course is a required
prerequisite to a corneal topography hands-on session, it will also be
helpful to participants who are unable to attend a hands-on session.
Introduction to Keratometry (05SA4)
Zoraida Fiol-Silva, MD, Philadelphia, PA
Saturday, 11:00 am - 11:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC
Description: Keratometry is a widely accepted technique for
measuring the anterior corneal curvature. Keratometry is essential
in evaluating the anterior segment. It is especially important when
fitting both soft and rigid contact lenses, calculating intraocular lens
powers, and for evaluation of the cornea, particularly before and
after corneal surgery. Accuracy when taking 'K' readings is of utmost
importance for proper patient care. This course will outline the value,
use, procedure, and interpretation of keratometry. Although this
course is a required prerequisite to a keratometry hands- on session,
it will also be helpful to participants who are unable to attend a
hands-on session.
Introduction to Practical Refractometry - Minus Cylinder (10SU7)
Michelle D. Willis, COMT, COP, OSA, Crawfordville, FL
Sunday, 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-C
Description: This course will detail the process of refractometry in
plus and minus cylinder using a modified fogging technique. A simple
systematic approach will be emphasized. Although this course is a
required prerequisite to a refractometry hands-on session, it will also be
helpful to participants who are unable to attend a hands-on session.
Introduction to Practical Refractometry - Plus Cylinder (10SU6)
Matthew L. Parker, COT, PhD, MMSc, Novi, MI
Sunday, 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-C
Description: This course will detail the process of refractometry in
plus and minus cylinder using a modified fogging technique. A simple
systematic approach will be emphasized. Although this course is a
required prerequisite to a refractometry hands-on session, it will also be
helpful to participants who are unable to attend a hands-on session.
Introduction to the Use of the Slit Lamp Microscope (06FR4)
Sergina M. Flaherty, COMT, OSC, San Antonio, TX
Friday, 11:00 am - 11:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC
Description: This course will serve as an introduction to the use of a
slit lamp. The main components of the slit lamp will be discussed and
the various types of illumination will be reviewed. Although this course
is a required prerequisite to a slit lamp hands-on session, it will also be
helpful to participants who are unable to attend a hands-on session.
Financial interest disclosed
Introduction to Tonometry (05FR6)
Carla Blackburn, COMT, ROUB, BSc, Ottawa, ON Canada
Friday, 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC
Description: This introductory course will explain the basic
concepts behind tonometry and the different methods of measuring
intraocular pressure with special attention to the Goldmann
applanation tonometry technique. The course will also include
discussion on the importance of central corneal thickness and of
sources of error in tonometry.Although this course is a required
prerequisite to a tonometry hands-on session, it will also be helpful
to participants who are unable to attend a hands-on session.
Course Descriptions
Theory and Use of Retinoscopy (05FR4)
Margaret M. Zalar, COT, Timberlake, OH
Friday, 11:00 am - 11:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, CEP: CABRN-1, AOC-C
Description: This course will provide an overview of the ins and outs
of the retinoscope, including the workings, its value, and application in
clinic. The theory of retinoscopy includes the working distance, location
of the far point, and the movement of the far point when changing
lenses. The phenomenons in locating the correct cylinder axis will also
be presented.
INTERMEDIATE
Introduction to Intermediate Retinoscopy Minus Cylinder (05SU4)
David J. Norath, COT, Saint Louis, MO
Sunday, 11:00 am - 11:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-C
Description: This lecture will familiarize the student with the proper
steps to estimate the refractive error in patients with astigmatism.
Introduction to Intermediate Retinoscopy Plus Cylinder (05SU2)
David J. Norath, COT, Saint Louis, MO
Sunday, 9:00 am - 9:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-C
Description: This lecture will familiarize the student with the proper
steps to estimate the refractive error in patients with astigmatism.
NEW! Refraction: What Do Those Numbers Really Mean? (08FR6)
Patricia Kennedy, COMT, Seattle, WA
Friday, 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-C, CEP: CABRN-1
Description: Most technicians perform refractometry multiple times a
day in the clinic. It is a rote task for many. Understanding what those
numbers mean in the final script can make the difference in whether
or not the endpoint is accurate.
Financial interest disclosed
Refractometry: It's More Interesting and Enjoyable Than I
Thought (02FR6)
Richard J. Kolker, MD, Baltimore, MD
Friday, 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-C, CEP: CABRN-1
Description: An interactive presentation to promote better
understanding of the refractometry process. Discussion utilizes
the plus cylinder method, but principles apply to minus cylinder
technique as well. Tips for achieving an optimal outcome are
discussed. When understood and practiced well, refractometry is
interesting and enjoyable.
ADVANCED
NEW! Advanced Biometry and IOL Calculations (10SU8)
Karen S. Bachman, COMT, ROUB, COE, COP, OCS, Salt Lake City, UT
Sunday, 3:00 pm - 3:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC
Description: We will review biometry and keratometry methods and
techniques, review current IOL calculation formulas, and best practices
when calculating IOL's for long, short, or post-refractive eyes for best
patient outcomes.
Financial interest disclosed
Advanced Refractometry Skills for Today's Technician (08SU3)
Matthew L. Parker, COT, PhD, MMSc, Novi, MI
Sunday, 10:00 am - 10:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-C
Description: This course will compare and contrast physical and
geometrical optics along with teach the participant the steps for
performing a manifest refraction using a phoropter or trial lenses.
18. CONTACT LENS/SPECTACLES/OPTICAL DISPENSING
BASIC
NEW! Basic Formulas (10SA1)
Pamela J. Cree-Miller, ABOC-AC, Rochester, MN
Saturday, 8:00 am - 8:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC
Description: Four basic formulas will be discussed and practiced:
Decentration; Lens blank size; Lens thickness, and Prentice's Rule.
Using these formulas will help you understand how frame sizes, lens
materials, and lens mountings can affect the cosmetics of the finished
product. We will be concentrating on single vision for these concepts.
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NEW! Patient Safety and Education Initiatives from FDA
and CDC (06SU3)
Thomas L. Steinemann, MD, Cleveland, OH
Sunday,10:00 am - 10:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC, CEP-CABRN
Description: Over the past decade reports and series of contact lens
associated microbial keratitis have raised concerns about lens wearers’
safety and prompted responses from professional organizations,
industry, and the FDA, all leading to public and private initiatives. This
presentation will briefly examine the events spawning change: “OTC”
lens sales, unmonitored use, deficient education, poor compliance. And
atypical infections leading to morbidity and, in some cases, blindness.
The results: an emphasis on education the wearer and the eye care
professional, improved communication to all stakeholders, enforcement
of the law, and a revamping of care product test methods to “widen the
safety net”, improve compliance and promote healthy habits.
INTERMEDIATE
NEW! Bridging the Gap with Scleral Lenses (06SA6)
Muriel Schornack, OD, Rochester, MN
Saturday, 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC
Description: Interest in scleral lenses has grown tremendously during the
past decade. These RGP lenses are completely supported by conjunctival
tissue overlying the sclera and measurably vault the cornea and limbus.
This course will familiarize attendees with issues surrounding current
prescription and management of scleral lenses.
Pediatric Contact Lens Fitting (10SU1)
Buddy M. Russell, COMT, FCLSA, LDO, Loganville, GA
Sunday, 8:00 am - 8:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC, CEP: CABRN-1
Description: Many children require contact lenses to maximize visual
potential. Whether the indication for contact lenses is congenital or
acquired, these patients require time and patience on the part of the
practitioner. Case presentations demonstrating some of the various
indications when a child might require a contact lens will be presented.
Course Descriptions
Spectacle Decisions for Presbyopes (10SU2)
Michael S. Gzik, COT, FCLSA, Liverpool, NY
Sunday, 9:00 am - 9:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO
Description: Presbyopes are the most rapidly growing segments of
the population. This course will enable a technician to discuss with a
patient the presbyopic prescription to determine what lens system will
suit the patient’s needs with that prescription. The participant will be
able to differentiate the lenses used to correct presbyopia and to meet
the patient’s expectations. The methods include, but are not limited to,
single vision, bifocal, trifocal, and typical progressive spectacle lenses.
What?! I Have an RX Check? (05SA2)
Sergina M. Flaherty, COMT, OSC, San Antonio, TX
Saturday, 9:00 am - 9:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-C, CEP: CABRN-1
Description: This course will provide participants with many tips and
techniques to troubleshoot returning patients with dissatisfaction with
their new glasses or prescription. Various scenarios and solutions will
be presented.
Financial interest disclosed
ADVANCED
Recognizing and Handling Unusual Contact Lens Problems
(09SA34)
Peter R. Kastl, MD, PhD, New Orleans, LA
Michael S. Gzik, COT, FCLSA, Liverpool, NY
Rebecca Metzinger, MD, New Orleans, LA
Michael A. Ward, COMT, FCLSA, MMSc, Atlanta, GA
Saturday, 10:00 am - 11:50 am
Credits: 2 A JCAHPO, CEP: CABRN-1, AOC-NC
Description: A series of contact lens related problems will be
presented to promote an understanding and recognition of the
cause. Topics include specialty soft and rigid lens fitting and problem
solving. Discussions will be encouraged among faculty and the
audience regarding managing and avoiding the complications. Actual
cases presented will change on a yearly basis.
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19. VISUAL ASSESSMENT AND THERAPY
BASIC
Vision, Aging, and Driving (09FR6)
Walter M. Jay, MD, Maywood, IL
Friday, 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC
Description: This course will review aspects of driving assessment,
including vision, cognitive, and motor skills.
What They See Is What YOU Should Get! Tips on Measuring
Visual Acuity (10SA6)
Pamela D. Lichtenstein, COMT, OSA, Peoria, IL
Saturday, 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-C
Description: Measuring acuity is usually thought of as "just reading
the eye chart," that is an understatement. The participants in this course
will be offered information and shown methods that will aid them in
obtaining the most accurate visual acuity measurement. Examination
techniques for patients with low vision, nystagmus, and amblyopia
will be reviewed, as well as discussion on dealing with pediatric and
preliterate patients.
INTERMEDIATE
Functional Vision Loss (08MO1)
Steven A. Newman, MD, Charlottesville, VA
Monday, 8:00 am - 8:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-C, CEP: CABRN-1,OPS 1:2
Description: Some of the toughest patients seen in an ophthalmologist’s
office are those where the question arises whether or not their subjective
complaints are explained by objective findings. This course will
emphasize the most commonly-seen functional complaints, including
distinguishing between malingering and hysteria. Also discussed will be
some of the useful techniques that can demonstrate the nonphysiologic
nature of some of the complaints, and discuss how to deal with some of
these extremely difficult patients.
Pupils: What’s Normal? What’s Not? (13MO4)
Sharon C. Alamalhodaei, COMT, OSC, Palm Coast, FL
Monday, 11:00 am - 11:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, CEP: CABRN-1, AOC-C
Description: Assessing pupillary function is one of the most important
skills every tech must develop! This course will teach proper pupillary
assessment techniques and how to identify both normal pupils and
abnormalities. It will explain the anatomy and physiology of the afferent
and efferent neural pathways as they apply to pupillary function and
the associated signs of pupillary abnormalities. Attendees will watch a
demonstration and video, and then participate in assessing one another's
pupillary function under the supervision of the instructor.
Financial interest disclosed
20. LOW VISION/TREATMENT
BASIC
NEW! Basic Low Vision Examination Protocol (10FR5)
Thomas Porter, OD, FAAO, Saint Louis, MO
Friday, 12:00 pm - 12:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC
Description: With the aging population in North America, every practice
is seeing more patients with irreversible vision loss. This course will
present basic examination techniques, unique equipment needs, and
methods of developing a treatment plan. Case studies will illustrate how
to apply clinical data to helping our patients achieve various visual goals.
In addition to clinical techniques, various low vision service management
strategies will be discussed.
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Identifying and Assisting the Patient with Low Vision (10SA8)
John D. Shepherd, MD, Omaha, NE
Saturday, 3:00 pm - 3:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC, CEP: CABRN-1
Description: With the aging of the population, the number of low
vision patients is on the rise. Many patients remain unaware of the
range of low vision services available to them, and many eye care
practitioners struggle with how to provide the time-intensive services
that these patients require to truly meet their needs. This presentation
will assist ophthalmic medical personnel in identifying the patient
likely to benefit from low vision rehabilitation services. It will
highlight practical ways for any office to provide basic services for
low vision patients, but stressing the advantages of utilizing a multidisciplinary low vision practice for providing comprehensive services.
Use of Smartphones and Tablet Computers in Low Vision
Rehabilitation (09FR8)
Walter M. Jay, MD, Maywood, IL
Gregg C. Pusateri, OD, Wheaton, IL
Friday, 3:00 pm - 3:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, CEP: CABRN-1, AOC-C
Description: This course will be co-taught by a neuro-ophthalmologist
and optometrist, both with expertise in low vision. The optometrist
personally has low vision and has extensively used both smartphones
and tablet computers to improve his own quality of life. The course will
demonstrate the various low vision accessibility features that are built
into smartphones and tablet computers.
INTERMEDIATE
The Implantable Miniature Telescope (04SU4)
Mark Packer, MD, CPI, FACS, Bowie, MD
Sunday, 11:00 am - 11:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, CEP: CABRN-1, AOC-NC
Description: This course features a complete introduction to the
implantable miniature telescope prosthesis for the treatment of endstage age-related macular degeneration, including patient selection,
reasonable expectations, low-vision screening evaluation, surgical
considerations, and post-operative occupational therapy.
Financial interest disclosed
21. MASTERS COURSES
MASTERS LEVEL
Grand Rounds Case Presentation: Neuro-Ophthalmology (05FR8)
Karl C. Golnik, MD, MEd, Blue Ash, OH
Friday, 3:00 pm - 3:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-C
Description: This case-based presentation will cover a variety of neuroophthalmic conditions including Horner syndrome, ischemic optic
neuropathy, mystahenia gravis and idiopathic intracranial hypertension.
The cases will be presented as unknowns and the audience will be
encouraged to participate in the ultimate diagnoses.
Grand Rounds Case Presentation: Oculoplastics (01MO1)
Altug Cetinkaya, MD, Ankara, Turkey
Monday, 8:00 am - 8:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC
Description: This course will present a number of eyelid cancers in
an effort to acquaint the student with those eyelid neoplasms that
threaten life or sight.
Grand Rounds Case Presentation: Optics and Difficult
Refractions (10SA3)
William H. Ehlers, MD, Avon, CT
Saturday, 10:00 am - 10:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-C, CEP: CABRN-1
Description: This course is a grand rounds format with case
presentations of past optical problems the ophthalmic technician may
encounter in daily practice.
Course Descriptions
Grand Rounds Case Presentation: Retina (01SU6)
Edward S. Lim, MD, Branford, CT
Sunday, 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC
Description: Three to four challenging cases will be presented in the
areas of diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, retinal
detachments, and clinical unknowns. These cases will be presented
to challenge the participants and to help them better understand
clinical decision making. The role of the ophthalmic technician will
be emphasized.
Grand Rounds: Ophthalmic Ultrasound (09SU8)
Brandy H. Lorek, ROUB, CDOS, BS, Painesville, OH
Sunday, 3:00 pm - 3:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, OPS 1:1, AOC-NC, CEP: CABRN-1
Prerequisite: Clinical experience using standardized echography and
UBM for diagnosis and knowledge of OCT, angiography, ICG and
fundus photography.
Description: Interactive case studies focusing on ophthalmic
ultrasound will be presented in a grand rounds format. Standardized
echography and ultrasound biomicroscopy (UBM) will be
demonstrated as effective diagnostic tools in the clinical practice.
Clinical findings and other imaging modalities including fundus
photography, angiography and OCT will be correlated with
ultrasound findings. Audience participation is highly encouraged.
House Without the Attitude: Detecting Diagnoses (03MO7)
Karl C. Golnik, MD, MEd, Blue Ash, OH
Monday, 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-C, CEP: CABRN-1, OPS 1:2
Description: This course will delve into the process of determining
the source of patient's symptoms who are thought to have "normal
exams". Differentiating between media, refractive, retina, optic nerve,
visual pathway, and non-organic causes will be emphasized. A case-based
approach will be utilized to prod the audience towards actual participation
in the session!
My Vision Goes In and Out: So What Does That Mean? (08MO7)
Jade S. Schiffman, MD, Houston, TX
Rosa A. Tang, MD, MPH, MBA, Houston, TX
Monday, 2:00 pm - 2:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-C, CEP: CABRN-1
Description: Transient Vision Loss (TVL) is a common eye complaint.
Technical staff need to know how to extract valuable historical
information (duration of event, complaint, etc.), and what the complaint
means, as well as differential diagnosis of entities, including migraine.
Financial interest disclosed
Mystery Retina 2015: Interactive Discussion of Challenging
Cases (04SA4)
William F. Mieler, MD, Chicago, IL
Saturday, 11:00 am - 11:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC, CEP: CABRN-1, OPS 1:1
Description: This course will discuss a number of diagnostically
challenging “mystery retina” cases. The majority of the presentations will
include interpretation of fluorescein angiography and OCT test results.
When indicated, other studies will be shown, including indocyanine green
angiography, echography, autofluorescence, electrophysiologic studies, CT
and/or MRI, and occasionally cytology and histopathology. The cases will
be presented as unknown, and audience participation will be encouraged.
At the completion of the case presentations, the attendees will receive a
handout summarizing the cases, complete with pertinent references.
Financial interest disclosed
Neuro-Ophthalmic Emergencies You Don’t Want to Miss (04SA1)
Muhammad T. Bhatti, MD, Durham, NC
Saturday, 8:00 am - 8:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, CEP: CABRN-1, AOC-C
Description: This course will discuss four neuro-ophthalmic emergency
cases that have extreme visual and life threatening implications.
Financial interest disclosed
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Ocular Oscillations: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly (08MO5)
Rosa A. Tang, MD, MPH, MBA, Houston, TX
Monday, 12:00 pm - 12:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, CEP: CABRN-1, AOC-C
Description: Course will discuss how to understand nystagmus using
a practical approach by how the eye moves. Is there a nystagmus that is
good to have and bad not to have? How do you differentiate congenital
from acquired nystagmus clinically? How can we improve the clinical
management of nystagmus - what new treatments are available? Course
will identify the salient features of localizing types of nystagmus, their
etiology, pathophysiology, as well as important diagnostic issues.
Retina Clinical Trial Update 2015 (01SA3)
William F. Mieler, MD, Chicago, IL
Saturday, 10:00 am - 10:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, OPS 1:2, AOC-C, CEP: CABRN-1
Description: Course will present the results of new clinical trials in the
treatment of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), diabetic macular
edema (DME), retinal venous occlusive (RVO) disease, and diseases
affecting the vitreomacular interface. Complications of treatment will
be thoroughly reviewed. The results will be compared to pre-existing
treatment modalities, and a discussion will ensue regarding how the
results of the new trials fit into our current treatment patterns.
Financial interest disclosed
Top 3 Toughest Cases of 2015: Contact Lens (09SU4)
Buddy M. Russell, COMT, FCLSA, LDO, Loganville, GA
Sunday, 11:00 am - 11:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, CEP: CABRN-1, AOC-NC
Description: This course will present cases in a S.O.A.P. format.
Emphasis will be given to the discussion of the various management
options offered by each unique case presented.
22. SUB-SPECIALTY SESSIONS
Course Descriptions
BASIC
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NEW! Scribing Sub-Specialty Session (04MO567)
Michelle D. Willis, COMT, COP, OSA, Crawfordville, FL
Cynthia K. Diogo, COT, OSA, Northumberland, PA
Natalie M. Loyacano, COMT, ROUB, OCS, CR, OSA, Mandeville, LA
Christine M. McDonald, COA, COE, ROUB, OSC, Fenton, MO
Jacqueline K. Pullos, COT, OSC, Salt Lake City, UT
Lina I. Sanchez, COT, Glassboro, NJ
Monday, 12:00 pm - 2:50 pm
Credits: 3 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC
Description: A detailed overview of what is involved in scribing. Topics
include: the role of a scribe in the process; the importance of proper
documentation and HIPAA compliance; differences between as well as
the pros and cons of scribing on paper vs. EHR; CMS ruling and OSC
certification; and tips and wisdom shared by practices on what really helps
the physician. Come discover how you can be a super scribe!
Financial interest disclosed
INTERMEDIATE
NEW! Practice Management Sub-Specialty Session (04FR678)
Laurie Brown, COMT, OCS, COE, OSA Eugene, OR
Kevin J. Corcoran, COE, CPC, CPMA, FNAO, San Bernardino, CA
Tracy Kenniff, MBA, OCS, Athol, MA
Jane Shuman, COT, COE, OCS Needham, MA
Savory Turman, COMT, Fort Collins, CO
Joy Woodke, OCS, COE, Eugene, OR
Kenneth E. Woodworth, Jr., COMT, COE, FASOA, Lexington, KY
Friday, 1:00 pm - 3:50 pm
Credits: 3 A JCAHPO
Description: This session will include presentations and clinical
examples appropriate for practice administrators or OMP transitioning to
practice management positions or who have assumed administrative and
supervisory duties. Topics include: tips for clinic managers and training
technicians in the office, ways to improve clinic flow, and discussions
on meaningful use, regulatory, reimbursement, compliance issues and
more! In addition, lessons learned will be shared, in presentation and
question and answer panel format, by clinical personnel who have
successfully made the transition into management. These topics include
case presentations, clinical examples, and recommendations from other
ophthalmic administrators, technicians, and industry professionals.
NEW! Retina Sub-Specialty Session (02SA678)
Michael W. Stewart, MD, Jacksonville, FL
Abdhish R. Bhavsar, MD, Minneapolis, MN
Raymond Iezzi, MD, Rochester, MN
Kelly Mitchell, MD, Lubbock, TX
Saturday, 1:00 pm - 3:50 pm
Credits: 3 A JCAHPO
Description: This course will provide an update on current
concepts and practice in the retina subspecialty. Instruction
and discussion will focus on diagnostic (OCT, photography)
and therapeutic (medications, procedures) aspects of retinal
practice. Underlying pathophysiology and epidemiology will
also be addressed. case presentations, clinical examples, and
recommendations from other ophthalmic administrators,
technicians, and industry professionals.
ADVANCED
NEW! Neuro-Ophthalmology Sub-Specialty Session (01MO234)
Elizabeth M. Palkovacs, MD, Santa Barbara, CA
A. Paula Grigorian, MD, Cleveland, OH
Shakthi Kanagalingam, MD, Cincinnati, OH,
Kauschal Kulkarni, San Diego, CA
Jason Peragallo, MD, Atlanta, GA
Seema Sundaram, MD, Chula Vista, CA
Laurel Vuong, MD, Boston, MA
Barbara Yates, Burbank, CA
Monday, 9:00 am - 11:50 am
Credits: 3 A JCAHPO
Description: The Neuro-ophthalmology sub-specialty session will
feature common neuro-ophthalmic conditions. Talks will be geared
toward the neuro-ophthalmic technician and will move quickly.
Topics will include relative afferent pupillary defects, anisicoria, optic
neuropathy, and ocular motor cranial nerve palsies.technicians, and
industry professionals.
23. WORKSHOPS
BASIC
Anatomy and Dissection of the Eye: A Workshop
Frank W. Scribbick, MD, Fort Sam Houston, TX
Michelle R. Anderson, COA, Wichita, KS
Adel A. Ebraheem, COMT, MBBCH, ABOC, NCLEC, OSA, Forest Grove, OR
Luis E. Flechas, COT, Vista, CA
Eva Kroneker, CCOA, San Marcos, CA
Kimberly A. Pratzer, COT, ROUB, Kingsville, MD
Carolyn S. Schmidt, COT, Crofton, MD
Crystal L. Stanfa, COT, Toledo, OH
Cynthia K. Stewart Strnadel, COA, Victoria, TX
Danielle J. Thuen, COA, Macon, GA
Refer to the Program Course Schedule by Subject Category for
course times
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-C
Description: The instructor will perform a dissection of a pig or sheep
eyeball and will discuss the anatomy and physiology of the external
anatomy, cornea, iris, ciliary body, zonular apparatus, crystalline lens,
vitreous body, retina, choroids, and sclera. Following the demonstration,
participants will have an opportunity to dissect an eyeball.
Comprehensive Lensometry: A Lecture and Workshop
Sergina M. Flaherty, COMT, OSC, San Antonio, TX
Pamela J. Cree-Miller, ABOC-AC, Rochester, MN
Luis E. Flechas, COT, Vista, CA
Homise W. Johnson, COMT, Rochester, NY
Monday, 2:00 pm - 3:50 pm
Credits: 2 A JCAHPO, AOC-C
Description: This course will be a comprehensive lecture plus hands
on workshop on the use of manual and automated lensometers. Tips
will be given to help the technician as well as step by step tools in the
skill process.
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continuing education courses or materials, the accuracy of information presented, or the skills and qualifications of the course presenters, sponsors, or authors.
Introduction to the IOL Master (Optical Coherence Biometry)
Workshop (14MO56W)
Robert D. Emerson, COA, Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Monday, 12:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Credits: 2 A JCAHPO
Prerequisite: Knowledge of basic office procedures and understanding
of steps needed for IOL calculation.
Description: This course will be an introduction to optical coherence
biometry and its use in calculating IOLs. It will cover the operation of
the IOL Master for measuring axial lengths, Ks and ACD, and database
management of the instrument. There will be time for hands-on
experience with the instrument. Zeiss equipment will be used.
Financial interest disclosed
Keratometry Workshop
Karen S. Bachman, COMT, ROUB, COE, COP, OCS, Salt Lake City, UT
Jacqueline M. Schmits, COT, San Rafael, CA
Michelle R. Anderson, COA, Wichita, KS
Luis E. Flechas, COT, Vista, CA
Denise J. Heath, COT, Bend, OR
Homise W. Johnson, COMT, Rochester, NY
Sandy A. Owings, Nashville, TN
Kimberly A. Pratzer, COT, ROUB, Kingsville, MD
Crystal L. Stanfa, COT, Toledo, OH
Heather Wallace, COA, Plano, TX
Margie V. Wilson, COMT, El Cajon, CA
Maria M. Wilson, COMT, Eustis, FL
Refer to the program Course Schedule by Subject Category for
course times
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC
Prerequisite: “Introduction to Keratometry” lecture is required.
This hands-on session is recommended for participants who have
had less than one year of experience working with the manual
and/or automated keratometer.
Description: This basic introductory hands-on session provides practical
experience in the use of the manual and the automated keratometer.
Bausch & Lomb keratometers will be provided. Attendees are asked to
furnish their own penlights. Also, attendees may be asked to volunteer to
act as patients and should come prepared to remove contact lenses.
Lenstar Optical Biometry Workshop (12MO1W)
Thomas D. Fisher, COT, Berrien Center, MI
Monday, 8:00 am - 8:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC
Description: This course will teach the participant how to use, and the
functionality of, the Lenstar Optical Biometer from Haag-Streit.
Financial interest disclosed
Ocular Motility - Identifying and Measuring Deviations
Workshop (12MO34W)
Aaron V. Shukla, COMT, PhD, Minneapolis, MN
Monday,10:00 am - 11:50 am
Credits: 2 A JCAHPO, AOC-C
Description: Demonstrations will be followed by hands-on practice
with ongoing reviews and feedback. The following principles will be
presented: 1). the difference between phoria and tropia, and how to
detect them using appropriate cover tests at distance and near (coveruncover test, alternate cover test, prism and alternate cover test, and
simultaneous prism and cover test); 2). how to use the corneal light
reflexes to estimate (Hirschberg method) or measure (Krimsky method)
deviations at distance and near; 3). how to classify deviations for distance
and near; and 4). how to properly notate results of various tests.
Course Descriptions
Refractometry Workshop - Minus Cylinder
Michelle D. Willis, COMT, COP, OSA, Crawfordville, FL
Kenneth E. Dickerson, COMT, OSA, Sanger, TX
Homise W. Johnson, COMT, Rochester, NY
John Pignone Reed, COT, ROUB, OCS, OSC, Dunedin, FL
Refer to the program Course Schedule by Subject Category for
course times
Credits: 2 A JCAHPO, AOC-C
Prerequisite: “Introduction to Practical Refractometry - Minus
Cylinder” lecture is required.
Description: Attendees should have a basic understanding of optics in
spheres, axis, and power of cylinders, as well as a basic understanding of
myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, and accommodation. Familiarity with
the process of refining a retinoscope reading is also helpful. This handson session will demonstrate and teach subjective refractometry through a
modified fogging technique, using the refractor. Information on recording
results will be presented. The following will be covered: 1). introduction
to the mechanics of the refractor; 2). instruction in the use of the cross
cylinder; 3). instruction in subjective refractometry using a modified
fogging technique; and 4). instruction in recording the results. Important:
Attendees who have a current prescriptio for glasses are asked to volunteer
as patients and should come prepared to remove contact lenses.
Refractometry Workshop - Plus Cylinder
Matthew L. Parker, COT, PhD, MMSc, Novi, MI
Veronica L. Plessinger, COT, Salem, OH
Phyllis D'Antonio, COA, Philadelphia, PA
Tami Dolan, COA, OCS, OSC, Florence, AL
Luis E. Flechas, COT, Vista, CA
Kathy A. Mills, COT, Oklahoma City, OK
Margie V. Wilson, COMT, El Cajon, CA
Refer to the program Course Schedule by Subject Category for
course times
Credits: 2 A JCAHPO, AOC-C
Prerequisite: “Introduction to Practical Refractometry - Plus Cylinder”
lecture is required.
Description: Attendees should have a basic understanding
of optics in spheres, axis, and power of cylinders, as well as a
basic understanding of myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, and
accommodation. Familiarity with the process of refining a retinoscope
reading is also helpful. This hands-on session will demonstrate and
teach subjective refractometry through a modified fogging technique,
using the refractor. Information on recording results will be presented.
The following will be covered: 1. introduction to the mechanics of the
refractor; 2. instruction in the use of the cross cylinder; 3. instruction
in subjective refractometry using a modified fogging technique; and 4.
instruction in recording the results. Important: Attendees who have a
current prescription for glasses are asked to bring them to the session.
In addition, attendees may be asked to volunteer as patients and
should come prepared to remove contact lenses.
Overview of Low Vision Devices: Avoid the Pain, Enjoy the Gain!
(11FR4W)
Thomas Porter, OD, FAAO, Saint Louis, MO
Friday,11:00 am - 11:50 am
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC
Description: This workshop is designed to provide an overview of
the types of low vision devices that can help patients with macular
degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and other eye diseases that cause
vision loss. A review of the benefits of each of the major categories
of device (hand-held, stand, spectacle and video magnifiers as well
as telescopic systems) will be discussed and attendees will have the
opportunity to view samples of each type of device. Time-saving tips will
be provided to minimize demonstration time and maximize successful
patient outcomes.
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Retinoscopy Workshop
INTERMEDIATE
Surgical Assisting Workshop (15FR67W)
Cirrus HD-OCT Workshop
Course Descriptions
David J. Norath, COT, Saint Louis, MO
A-scan Biometry Workshop
Matthew L. Parker, COT, PhD, MMSc, Novi, MI
Jana M. Sierocki, COA, CDOS, Dallas, TX
Dany J. Beaupre, COA, Lincoln Park, MI
Lorena Perales, COA, ROUB, MA, Lake Elsinore, CA
Laura C. Cole, COT, Houston, TX
Debra Clarke, COT, OSA, Pasadena, TX
Kenneth E. Dickerson, COMT, OSA, Sanger, TX
Jean Robert Dumont, COA, West Palm Beach, FL
Lori Dimento, COA, Sewell, NJ
Luis E. Flechas, COT, Vista, CA
Adel A. Ebraheem, COMT, MBBCH, ABOC, NCLEC, OSA, Forest Grove, OR
Laura Fuhrmeister, COA, CDOS, Lone Tree, IA
Luis E. Flechas, COT, Vista, CA
Jacqueline M. Schmits, COT, San Rafael, CA
Homise W. Johnson, COMT, Rochester, NY
Cynthia K. Stewart Strnadel, COA, Victoria, TX
Jo A. Legacki, COMT, Cary, NC
Josef Tamory, COA, Herndon, VA
Kathy A. Mills, COT, Oklahoma City, OK
Heather Wallace, COA, Plano, TX
David Phillips, COA, Glenside, PA
Margie V. Wilson, COMT, El Cajon, CA
Sally Scanlon, COT, OSA, Fort Myers Beach, FL
Refer to the program Course Schedule by Subject Category for
Mamiko F. Sy, COT, Rowland Heights, CA
course times
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC
Margie V. Wilson, COMT, El Cajon, CA
Prerequisite:
“Introduction
to
Ultrasound
Biometry”
lecture is required.
Refer to the program Course Schedule by Subject Category for
course times
Credits: 2 A JCAHPO, AOC-C Description: This course will provide comprehensive hands-on
training in the fundamental skills needed to perform an A-scan
Prerequisite: “Introduction to Basic Retinoscopy” lecture is required.
examination of the eye. A-scan echo pattern recognition and
Description: This hands-on session will demonstrate and teach the
interpretation will be discussed. Participants will understand the
technique of estimating the refractive error of the human eye using the
concepts of gain, gates, and velocities and how they affect axial length
streak retinoscope, loose lenses (spheres only), and schematic eyes.
measurements, and learn how the A-scan instrument “thinks” to
Instruction on recording results will be included. The following steps will
better interpret the numbers and echo patterns. Students will have an
be covered: 1). Introduction to the mechanics and optics of the streak
opportunity to perform A-scan evaluations on each other.
retinoscope, including operating the switch, inserting and removing the
bulb, and holding the retinoscope. 2). Demonstration of how the linear
Atlas Corneal Topography Workshop (15SA78W)
filament and mirror create the streak, and how the positions of the sleeve
Kelly S. Tompkins, COT, Mesa, AZ
affect the behavior of the streak. 3). Demonstration and instruction in
Saturday, 2:00 pm - 3:50 pm
Credits: 2 A JCAHPO, OPS 1:1, AOC-NC, CEP: CABRN-1
recognizing ‘with,’ ‘against,’ and ‘neutral’ behavior of the retinoscopic
Description: TThis course will discuss basic clinical applications of
reflex. 4). Demonstration of how to estimate the appropriate working
corneal topography using the Atlas 9000 Corneal Topographer. It will
distance and explanation of its role in the measurement process.
allow for hands-on time with the Atlas 9000 to review proper operator
5). Instruction in using the retinoscope to estimate the spherical
technique and ensure reliable image capture.Upon completion of the
error. 6). Instruction in recording the results and correcting the recorded
workshop, the attendees should be able to discuss clinical applications
results for the operator’s working distance. 7). Instruction in converting
of corneal topography, operate the Atlas Corneal Topographer
retinoscopic results to conventional expression of refractive errors or
independently, and capture and choose a quality image with the Atlas
notation of same.
Corneal Topographer.
Important: Participants must furnish their own penlight.
Financial interest disclosed
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Natalie M. Loyacano, COMT, ROUB, OSA, OCS, Mandeville, LA
Danica Fiaschetti, COA, OSA, LVN, Los Angeles, CA
Barbara A. Krzeszowski, COT, LPN, OSA, OSC, Green Pond, NJ
Friday, 1:00 pm - 2:50 pm Credits: 2 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC
Description: This workshop will include beginning knowledge and
hands-on instruction for technicians preparing to enter the ophthalmic
surgery operating suite or for those who are thinking about entering
the operating room in the coming year. This course will cover general
ophthalmology topics. Topics covered will include basic anatomy, types
of ophthalmic surgery, surgery steps and the reason for each step, and
basic principles of gowning, gloving, and sterile technique.
Tonometry Workshop
Adel A. Ebraheem, COMT, MBBCH, ABOC, NCLEC, OSA, Forest Grove, OR
Lina I. Sanchez, COT, Glassboro, NJ
Crystal L. Stanfa, COT, Toledo, OH
Margie V. Wilson, COMT, El Cajon, CA
Phyllis D'Antonio, COA, Philadelphia, PA
Luis E. Flechas, COT, Vista, CA
Barbara A. Krzeszowski, COT, LPN, OSA, OSC, Green Pond, NJ
Shirley C. Metzger, COT, Perkasie, PA
Cheryl A. Nathaniel, COA, Philadelphia, PA
Josef Tamory, COA, Herndon, VA
Juanita Watson, COA, Pine Hill, NJ
Refer to the program Course Schedule by Subject Category for
course times
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC
Prerequisite: “Introduction to Tonometry - Principles and Methods”
lecture is required.
Description: This hands-on session provides the beginning
ophthalmic assistant with a hands-on opportunity to learn how to
use the Goldmann tonometer and tonopen instruments, and each
instrument’s method of measuring pressure.
Workshop sponsored by ICare USA
Connie L. Demarse, CCOA, Kansas City, MO
Fernando Morales, COA, El Paso, TX
Tyler D. Olsby, COMT, Saint Paul, MN
Sandra K. Sanchez, CCOA, Wylie, TX
Refer to the program Course Schedule by Subject Category for
course times
Credits: 2 A JCAHPO, OPS 1:1, AOC-NC, CEP: CABRN-1
Description: This course will discuss clinical applications of Cirrus
OCT, review proper operation of the instrument and how to read the
most common analysis options. The course will focus on basic and
advanced operator techniques and overcoming difficult obstacles. It
will also cover troubleshooting techniques, including critiquing of
current operator technique.
Financial interest disclosed
Cirrus OCT Photography Workshop
Fernando Morales, COA, El Paso, TX
Sandra K. Sanchez, CCOA, Wylie, TX
Refer to the program Course Schedule by Subject Category for
course times
Credits: 2 A JCAHPO
Description: This course will discuss clinical applications of Cirrus
OCT, fluorescein angiography, and fundus photography. The course will
provide opportunity for hands-on with a CIRRUS photo instrument,
including instruction on operation of Cirrus OCT portion and retinal
camera portion.
Financial interest disclosed
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Disclaimer: In granting continuing education credit to a course or materials, JCAHPO does not warrant or express an opinion regarding the content of the
continuing education courses or materials, the accuracy of information presented, or the skills and qualifications of the course presenters, sponsors, or authors.
Diagnostic B-scan Ophthalmic Ultrasound Workshop
Jana M. Sierocki, COA, CDOS, Dallas, TX
Adel A. Ebraheem, COMT, MBBCH, ABOC, NCLEC, OSA, Forest Grove, OR
Luis E. Flechas, COT, Vista, CA
Laura Fuhrmeister, COA, CDOS, Lone Tree, IA
Cheryl A. Kiesel, COA, ROUB, CDOS, Fort Myers, FL
Jacqueline M. Schmits, COT, San Rafael, CA
Lilly Uriz, Redmond, OR
Margie V. Wilson, COMT, El Cajon, CA
Refer to the program Course Schedule by Subject Category for
course times
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC, OPS 1:2
Prerequisite: “Introduction to Contact B-scan Ultrasonography”
lecture is required.
Description: This course will provide comprehensive hands-on
training in the fundamental skills needed to perform a basic diagnostic
B-scan examination of the eye. Terminology and basic principles of
examination will be demonstrated at the instrument. Students will have
an opportunity to perform diagnostic B-scan evaluations on each other,
and to learn proper techniques of examination to provide the physician
with a detailed echographic picture of the globe.
InflammaDry Workshop
Robin Barnes Mattson, Sarasota, FL
Refer to the program Course Schedule by Subject Category for
course times
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC, CEP: CABRN-1
Description: This course will consist of both a lecture and hands-on wet
lab. The lecture will provide an overview on dry eye, review the importance
of metalloproteinase 9 (MMP-9) in dry eye, and provide training on
the use of the recently FDA cleared and CLIA-waived InflammaDry test
for the detection of elevated MMP-9 in tears. Moreover, the practice
implementation of a dry eye protocol that utilizes InflammaDry testing
and its reimbursement will be reviewed. Following the lecture, hands-on
practical demonstrations and practice time will ensue.
Workshop sponsored by RPS Diagnostics
Financial interest disclosed
Ocular Motility - Identifying and Measuring Binocular Function
Workshop (12MO5W)
Aaron V. Shukla, COMT, PhD, Minneapolis, MN
Monday, 12:00 pm - 12:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-C
Prerequisite: Knowledge of the anatomy of extraocular muscles (EOM)
for eye movements; primary, secondary, and tertiary actions of EOM;
positions of gaze; and basic knowledge of prisms.
Description: Demonstrations will be followed by hands-on practice
with ongoing reviews and feedback. The workshop will cover: 1).
binocular function (Hering’s and Sherrington’s Laws, angle kappa,
Panum’s area, and retinal correspondence); 2). controls of fusion and
stereopsis, and how to disrupt them for obtaining measurement; 3). use
of red and white Maddox Rod cylinder lenses for identifying deviations;
4). use of Worth 4 Dot for identifying deviations; 5). identification of
duction, version, and vergence movements; 6). measurement of fusional
amplitudes; and 7). how to properly notate results for various tests.
Retinoscopy Workshop Minus Cylinder (12SU78W)
David J. Norath, COT, Saint Louis, MO
Kenneth E. Dickerson, COMT, OSA, Sanger, TX
Luis E. Flechas, COT, Vista, CA
Sunday, 2:00 pm - 3:50 pm
Credits: 2 A JCAHPO, AOC-C
Prerequisite: “Introduction to Intermediate Retinoscopy - Minus
Cylinder” lecture is required.
Description: This workshop is designed to give the student hands-on
instruction on the estimation of astigmatic refractive errors, including
enhancement techniques, using the phoropter.
Important: Participants must furnish their own penlight.
Course Descriptions
Retinoscopy Workshop Plus Cylinder
David J. Norath, COT, Saint Louis, MO
Matthew L. Parker, COT, PhD, MMSc, Novi, MI
Dany J. Beaupre, COA, Lincoln Park, MI
Sarah Gill, COA, St. Louis, MO
Homise W. Johnson, COMT, Rochester, MN
Lilly Uriz, Redmond, OR
Margie V. Wilson, COMT, El Cajon, CA
Refer to the program Course Schedule by Subject Category for
course times
Credits: 2 A JCAHPO, AOC-C
Prerequisite: “Introduction to Intermediate Retinoscopy - Plus
Cylinder” lecture is required.
Description: This workshop will give the student hands-on
instruction on the estimation of astigmatic refractive errors, including
enhancement techniques, using the phoropter.
Important: Participants must furnish their own penlight.
Slit Lamp Microscopy Workshop
Eva Kroneker, CCOA, San Marcos, CA
Jacqueline M. Schmits, COT, San Rafael, CA
Erica DelValle, COA, Selingrove, PA
Adel A. Ebraheem, COMT, MBBCH,ABOC,NCLEC, OSA, Forest Grove, OR
Luis E. Flechas, COT, Vista, CA
Melvin I. Freeman, MD, FACS, Bellevue, WA
Marian L. Hoppes, COA, Ypsilanti, MI
Carolyn S. Schmidt, COT, Crofton, MD
Refer to the program Course Schedule by Subject Category for
course times
Credits: 2 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC
Prerequisite: “Introduction to the Use of the Slit Lamp” lecture
is required.
Description: This hands-on session is recommended for participants
who have little (six months - one year) experience working with the
slit lamp microscope. A hands-on session on the use of the slit lamp
microscope will be presented. Uses of various types of illumination will
be discussed and practiced. Convergent and parallel optical systems
(similar to Haag-Streit and Zeiss models) will be provided.
ADVANCED
Advanced IOL Master Workshop (14MO78W)
Robert D. Emerson, COA, Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Monday, 2:00 pm - 3:50 pm
Credits: 2 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC
Prerequisite: Basic understanding of the IOL Master.
Description: This course will be an advanced course on optical
coherence biometry. It will cover the operation of the IOL Master for
measuring axial lengths, Ks, ACD, and white-to-white measurements.
Database management and optimization of lens constants will also be
discussed. Zeiss equipment will be used.
Financial interest disclosed
Advanced Slit Lamp Examination Techniques Workshop
Jack G. Muckleroy Sr., COMT, Marion, TX
John A. Campagna, MD, San Antonio, TX
Refer to the program Course Schedule by Subject Category for
course times
Credits: 2 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC
Prerequisite: Experience with the use of a slit lamp is recommended.
Description: This course will describe, discuss, and practice the uses of
sclerotic scatter, direct and indirect focal illumination, specular reflection,
and narrow- vs. wide-beam illumination. The use of the slit lamp in contact
lens evaluation, including fluorescein techniques, will also be presented.
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continuing education courses or materials, the accuracy of information presented, or the skills and qualifications of the course presenters, sponsors, or authors.
Equipment Repair and Maintenance of Phoropters
Jeffery A. Hunter, COT, Streetsboro, OH
Ginny H. Hendricks, COT, Chardon, OH
Refer to the program Course Schedule by Subject Category for
course times
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-NC
Prerequisite: “Equipment Repair and Maintenance” lecture is
strongly recommended.
Description: This workshop is designed to give hands-on instruction of
simple repairs and maintenance of phoropters that can help save your
office time and money.
Ocular Motility - Approaching Patient Examinations Workshop
(12MO6W)
Aaron V. Shukla, COMT, PhD, Minneapolis, MN
Monday, 1:00 pm - 1:50 pm
Credits: 1 A JCAHPO, AOC-C
Prerequisite: Previous attendance at Ocular Motility Basic and
Intermediate Workshops.
Description: This workshop includes discussion and demonstrations for
approaching patient examinations for common and uncommon ocular
motility problems. Participants will have the opportunity to learn to
identify fusion problems, alternating and intermittent tropias, dissociated
vertical deviations, and to use hand-held and phoropter mounted
instruments to measure deviations.
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Book Signings
Richard Kolker, MD, will be signing his book
Subjective Refraction and Prescribing Glasses,
November 13, 3:00 - 4:00 pm.
Sharon Alamalhodaei, COMT, will be
signing her books, How to be the Tech Your
Doctor Can’t Live Without and 10 Steps to a
Phenomenal Patient Experience-Customer
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November 14, 1:00 - 2:00, pm.
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