AESTHETICS, LASERS AND SURGICAL PROCEDURES
SECO 2025 is delighted to present a lineup of aesthetics, lasers, and surgical education opportunities designed to enable eye care professionals to hone their skills to stay up-to-date on current and evolving procedures. Whether you’re looking to master new techniques or refine your existing skills, SECO is your premier destination for cutting-edge continuing education and professional growth.
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ASOS
Friday, February 28, from 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday, March 1, from 9:30 am – 4:00 pm
Developed in partnership with the American Society of Optometric Surgeons, this dedicated pavilion Optometry’s Marketplace Exhibit Hall will feature a variety of presentations designed to familiarize or update attendees with a variety of surgical and advanced procedures.
Visit SECO’s Surgical and Aesthetics Skills Education Pavilion in Optometry’s Marketplace™ Exhibit Hall to learn how these procedures could be incorporated into your practice. Feature areas, hands-on interaction and educational presentations will include topics such as laser procedures, cryosurgery, Botox, anesthesia, Suturing, and Lateral Canthotomy and Cantholysis. Hear from industry experts how expanded scopes of practice may include these new opportunities to benefit patients through greater access to care.
Ophthalmic Lasers
YAG/SLT combo lasers will be on display along with high-fidelity eye models whereby attendees may simulate performing three of the most common optometric laser procedures,
- Laser Station 1. Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty for Open-angle Glaucoma is the most common optometric laser procedure performed today and is considered first-line therapy for most forms of open-angle glaucoma.
- Laser Station 2. Laser Peripheral Iridotomy is a true emergent procedure that can be effectively performed in the office setting.
- Laser Station 3. YAG Capsulotomy is the standard way of managing posterior capsular opacification and has been performed in optometric practices since the late 1980s.
Lateral Canthotomy and Cantholysis
This Emergent Procedure should be a part of every eyecare professional’s repertoire, or at least knowledge base. In the event of an emergency, such as a retrobulbar hemorrhage following trauma (including office surgery), this 15-second procedure can save the day and preserve someone’s vision! Stop by and learn how to diagnose a retrobulbar hemorrhage and, more importantly, how to manage one!
BOTOX Simulation
Learn how to treat conditions such as blepharospasm by letting our instructors show you how to prepare and deliver BOTOX injections in optometric practice. Then, take a moment to practice on our injection demonstration model.
Injections
Managing visual problems and eye diseases may require administering certain types of injections in specific situations. Medical knowledge and practices evolve over time, so stay up to date with the latest developments in injection techniques, medications, safety protocols, and best practices. Our team is here to help you hone your injection skills!
Paracentesis
Anterior chamber paracentesis is a specialized procedure common in the post-operative care of cataract patients and in an emergent setting. Paracentesis involves a balance between theory and hands-on practice, and we are ready to explain and demonstrate the procedure and give you the confidence to practice in our skills transfer wet lab!
Radiofrequency Surgical
Radiofrequency (RF) surgical refers to a medical procedure that utilizes radiofrequency energy to address various skin-related concerns. This minimally invasive technique has gained popularity in optometric practice for its ability to improve skin and remove many benign lesions along the periorbita with little trauma and downtime.
IPL
IPL is a non-invasive treatment that uses high-intensity light pulses to target and treat various skin and eye conditions. It works by delivering specific wavelengths of light energy to the targeted area, which can be absorbed by certain tissues, leading to various therapeutic effects. View an IPL demonstration and see how easy it is to utilize this treatment for your patients!
Suturing
Let our instructors demonstrate how to place a simple suture on a suture simulator model. We will guide you as you place a stitch and tie surgeon’s knots.
Cryosurgery
Cryosurgery with liquid nitrogen is a time-honored method of lesion removal and a practical way to begin incorporating optometric surgical procedures into your practice. It is minimally invasive and requires no prior anesthetic injection. Let us show you the basic principles involved!
Gonioscopy for Laser Procedures
Practice visualizing the angle in preparation for laser trabeculoplasty.
SASP (Surgical and Aesthetics Skills Pavilion) Sessions
| Course | Date/Time | Title | Speaker |
|---|---|---|---|
| SASP1 | 2/28/25, 11:30 AM - 11:50 AM | SLT It’s really not that hard! | Jeff Anastasio, OD, FAAO, FASOS |
| SASP2 | 2/28/25, 12:00 PM - 12:20 PM | Better with a Laser Lens or Without? | Sophia Leung, OD, FAAO, FASOS |
| SASP3 | 2/28/25, 2:00 PM - 2:20 PM | Pharmaceutical Considerations in Anterior Segment Surgery | Alissa Coyne, OD, MS, FAAO, FASOS |
| SASP5 | 2/28/25, 2:30 PM - 2:50 PM | Emergent Canthotomy and Cantholysis | Rich Castillo, OD, DO, FASOS |
| SASP4 | 2/28/25, 3:00 PM - 3:20 PM | Performing your first YAG Capsulotomy | Jeff Anastasio, OD, FAAO, FASOS |
| SASP7 | 3/1/25, 11:00 AM - 11:20 AM | Corneal Procedures Survival Kit | Sophia Leung, OD, FAAO, FASOS |
| SASP6 | 3/1/25, 11:30 AM - 11:50 AM | Co-management of Anterior Segment Laser Therapies | Alissa Coyne, OD, MS, FAAO, FASOS |
| SASP9 | 3/1/25, 12:00 PM - 12:20 PM | NBEO Laser & Surgical Procedures Examination (LSPE®) Update | Nicole Jerge, OD |
| SASP8 | 3/1/25, 2:00 PM - 2:20 PM | YAG PI how to break the block | Jeff Anastasio, OD, FAAO, FASOS |
| SASP10 | 3/1/25, 2:30 PM - 2:50 PM | Cryosurgery for the Optometric Surgeon | Rich Castillo, OD, DO, FASOS |
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NORTHEASTERN STATE UNIVERSITY’S OKLAHOMA COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
NEW! Laser Procedures Certification Program
SECO has partnered with Northeastern State University’s Oklahoma College of Optometry, a leader in advanced optometry. Attendees can enhance their expertise in the latest ophthalmic procedures with in-depth didactic lectures and hands-on training. The cost for this program is $1,000 per person.
| Course | Date/Time | Title | Speaker(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 601 | 2/27/25, 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Laser Physics | Neal Whittle, OD |
| 602 | 2/27/25, 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM | Laser Tissue Interactions | Nate Lighthizer, OD |
| 603 | 2/27/25, 1:45 PM - 2:45 PM | Gonioscopy | Neal Whittle, OD |
| 604 | 2/27/25, 3:45 PM - 5:45 PM | Introduction to Lasers Workshop | Nate Lighthizer, OD; Neal Whittle, OD; Jeff Miller, OD; Joseph Shetler, OD |
| 605 | 2/28/25, 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM | Laser Therapy in Narrow Angles and Angle Closure: LPI & ALPI | Jeff Miller, OD |
| 606 | 2/28/25, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM | YAG Capsulotomy & Managing Laser Complications | Nate Lighthizer, OD; Joseph Shetler, OD |
| 607 | 2/28/25, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Laser Therapy for the Open Angle Glaucomas: ALT & SLT | Nate Lighthizer, OD |
| 608 | 2/28/25, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Medico-Legal Aspects of Laser Procedures: A Panel Discussion | Nate Lighthizer, OD; Neal Whittle, OD; Jeff Miller, OD; Joseph Shetler, OD |
| 609 | 3/1/25, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Laser Therapy Workshop Part 1: YAG cap and LPI | Nate Lighthizer, OD; Neal Whittle, OD; Jeff Miller, OD; Joseph Shetler, OD |
| 610 | 3/1/25, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Laser Therapy Workshop Part 2: SLT and Gonio | Nate Lighthizer, OD; Neal Whittle, OD; Jeff Miller, OD; Joseph Shetler, OD |
| 611 | 3/1/25, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Laser Review and Final Exam | Nate Lighthizer, OD |
Aesthetic, Injectables, and other Workshops
SECO 2025 provides additional workshops designed to broaden your expertise. These targeted sessions focus on critical areas like lasers, injectables, aesthetics, and lid/corneal procedures.
| Course | Date/Time | Title | Speaker(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 204 | 2/28/25, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Aesthetics Workshop | Selina McGee, OD; Komal Patel, OD |
| 205 | 3/1/25, 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM | Aesthetics Workshop | Selina McGee, OD; Komal Patel, OD |
| 206 | 3/1/25, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Laser Workshop | Nate Lighthizer, OD |
| 207 | 3/1/25, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Lid/Corneal Procedures & Injectables Workshop | Jason Ellen, OD; Komal Patel, OD |