Hot Topic Breakfast Sessions
The Hot Topic Breakfast sessions are designed to be a dynamic platform for key thought leaders and practicing professionals to discuss and debate treatment options for Presbyopia and Myopia. These educations sessions will include a panel of industry experts discussing their preferred treatment approaches as well as interactive discussions with the combined OD and AHP audience to discuss the pros and cons of various options of practice, how to incorporate these options into your practice, common pitfalls, and best practices. This rapid-fire format gives attendees an opportunity to expand their thinking and gain confidence with new treatments and understand that many times it is a variety of solutions that provide a patient with the best possible outcomes. Between each CE session, attendees will be treated to breakfast and dynamic presentations from the industry leaders on these treatment options.
Anterior Segment
COURSE 60
Thursday, February 29, 2024
8:00 AM – 10:45 AM EST
Chris Wroten, OD; Joeseph P. Shovlin, OD; Pam Theriot, OD, FAAO; April Jasper, OD, FAAO
Using a panel discussion format, this course presents updates on common anterior segment pathologies that doctors of optometry encounter in clinical practice, including bacterial, viral, and neurotrophic keratitis; blepharitis; meibomian gland dysfunction; dry eye syndrome; and stem cell deficiency. Anterior segment signs of potentially life-threatening conditions are also discussed, as well as modern anterior segment treatment concepts; new/emerging diagnostic paradigms; and clinical updates from the Tear Film and Ocular Surface Society (TFOS) Lifestyle Report.
Promotional breakfast break sponsored in part by:
BAUSCH+LOMB
Myopia Management in 2024
COURSE 62
Friday, March 1, 2024
8:00 AM – 10:45 AM
Julie DeKinder, OD; Jeffrey J. Walline, OD, PhD; Katherine K. Weise, OD, MBA, FAAO
This course offers a panel discussion on the newest evidence-based research in Myopia. The panel will provide updates on the latest in myopia research, including discussion of environmental, optical, and pharmacological interventions including tips for implementing myopia management successfully in practice.