2024 Winter Conference - ALL CONFERENCE
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Full program description
December 7 & 8, 2024
Winter Conference 2024 will be held in person at the Fawcett Center (2400 Olentangy River Road 43210). Parking is free. We will offer 7 hours of education each day, along with tea and coffee in the morning and a boxed lunch in the afternoon. The cost will be $50 per hour. ALL registration must be completed online, and early bird registration will close at noon on Monday, December 2. Income from the conference will be used to fund several college initiatives. Thank you for your support of our college! If you have any issues with registration, please email CE@optometry.osu.edu.
Cancellation
Cancellation requests must be received by email at CE@optometry.osu.edu. For requests received by the Optometry Office of Continuing Education five (5) or more business days prior to the event, 100% of your payment will be refunded. If a refund is requested within four days of the conference, those fees will not be refunded but can be applied to a future conference for a period of up to one year. For no-calls/no-shows on the training/event date or any time after the event begins, no refunds or transfers will be provided.
OE Tracker Number Needed
These courses are not COPE approved, so we will not use the OE Tracker app to submit your completed courses. However, we will provide a QR code after each lecture to record attendance and receive course evaluations. We will upload attendance to OE Tracker for each lecture early the following week. You must enter your OE Tracker number after every lecture, so make sure you know that number!
Saturday, December 7 Agenda
8 a.m. - All About Retinal Imaging
Barbara Mihalik, OD, FAAO
Treatment and Management of Ocular Disease
Abstract: With optometry practices becoming more medically oriented with time, it is important that we stay up to date with the various imaging modalities to aid in accurate diagnosis and treatment/management of our patients. This course will cover the ins and outs of retinal imaging with a primary focus on optical coherence tomography, fundus color photography, and fundus autofluorescence.
50 minutes
9 a.m. -An Update on Diabetic Retinopathy Management and Treatment
Barbara Mihalik, OD, FAAO
Treatment and Management of Ocular Disease
Abstract: Diabetic retinopathy has become one of the primary posterior segment conditions that optometrists encounter on a daily basis. As such, optometry plays a key role in early diagnosis and management and is vital in getting timely referrals to ophthalmology when retinal treatment is warranted. This course will refresh practitioners on accurately diagnosing the level of diabetic retinopathy, the imaging needed to monitor for progression, and discuss the various treatments ophthalmology is using to treat advanced stages of retinopathy.
50 minutes
10 a.m. -Synchronize our Watches-Handling Disability Determination “Like Clockwork”
Greg Hopkins, OD, MS, FAAO Dipl. AAO
Public Health
Abstract: This course provides a philosophical overview of comprehensive patient care from the level of retinal tissue layers through placing individuals in a societal context of visual ability. Course will include an explanation of how to use visual acuity and 30-2 mean deviations to determine visual disability according to the SSA online bluebook. All practitioners need to work collaboratively “like clockwork” to provide optimal care when comanaging patients with uncorrectable vision loss.
50 minutes
11 a.m. - Assessment and Management of Amblyopia
Marjean Kulp, OD, MS
Functional Vision
Abstract: This course will review diagnosis and evidence-based management of refractive and/or strabismic amblyopia. The significance of amblyopia and risk factors for amblyopia also will be reviewed.
50 minutes
Noon - Lunch
50 minutes
1 p.m. - Acquired Diplopia
AJ Peiffer OD, MS, FAAO and Sara Hitchman, OD, FAAO
Neuro-optometry
Abstract: This presentation is a case report series of a variety of patients presenting with newdiplopia. The important and distinguishing features of each case will be reviewed to distinguish possible causes of diplopia. Special testing, referrals and appropriate treatment patterns will be discussed.
50 minutes
2 p.m. - Funny Looking Optic Nerves
AJ Peiffer OD, MS, FAAO and Sara Hitchman, OD, FAAO
Neuro-optometry
Abstract: The fundoscopic appearance of an optic nerve can vary widely from one patient to the next. This course will review case examples and special testing to help serve as a guide in determining whether an optic nerve appearance can be monitored as a variant of normal, is a congenital defect, or warrants further investigation as possible pathology.
50 minutes
3 p.m. - Sheesh… how to manage peripheral retinoschisis”
JP Maszczak, OD
Treatment and Management of Ocular Disease
Abstract: This course will review the presentation of acquired peripheral retinoschisis and differential diagnoses to consider. Cases will highlight how to appropriately assess these lesions and discuss appropriate management plans.
50 minutes
Sunday, December 8 Agenda
8 a.m. - Preventing soft contact lens adverse events and drop out: a new sagittal depth approach
Melissa Bailey OD, PhD, FAAO
Contact Lens
Abstract: Emerging research on the relationship between soft contact lens fit and how it impacts adverse events as well as drop out will be reviewed. Case examples for soft contact lens fitting strategies in light of the new research will be reviewed.
50 minutes
9 a.m. - Navigating Public Health Challenges and Opportunities in Low Vision and Vision Impairment
Mawada Osman, OD, MS, FAAO and Araba Otoo, OD, MS
Public Health
Abstract: Millions of people worldwide are impacted by vision impairment and low vision, which represent critical public health challenges. Vision impairment can significantly lower the quality of life of individuals leading to social isolation, depression and anxiety. The role of public health in addressing these challenges is essential. Public education, improving access to vision care and rehabilitation services and developing accessible environments are some of the public health strategies used to address these issues. Advocacy for inclusive policies and increased awareness are also crucial to mitigating the effects of vision impairment and low vision and ensuring equitable care. A proactive approach involving public health initiatives and specialized rehabilitation services can drive meaningful improvements in care, support those with vision impairment and promote more inclusive communities.
50 minutes
10 a.m. - The Role of Genetic Testing in Pediatric Eye Care
Abigail Witmer, OD
Treatment and Management of Ocular Disease
Abstract: With greater availability, genetic testing has become more common in workups for many inherited conditions. Ocular diseases with genetic etiologies can often present in childhood creating a role for genetic testing in pediatric eye care. Overview of unique cases including discussion of ectopia lentis, oculomotor apraxia, congenital nystagmus, cone-rod dystrophies, and foveal hypoplasia will show how genetic testing aids in diagnosis and management.
100 minutes
Noon - Lunch
50 minutes
1 p.m. - Vision Beginnings: A Review of Early Vision Development, Emmetropization and Examination Strategies For Your Youngest Patients
Ann Morrison, OD, PhD, FAAO
Functional Vision
Abstract: Infants are not born with 20/20 vision. A baby’s visual experience is crucial for developing normal vision, with many changes occurring in the first year of life. This course will cover key visual milestones and their expected timelines, the known and unknown aspects of emmetropization in infants, important risk factors to consider, and practical tips for examining and prescribing for infants and toddlers.
50 minutes
2 p.m. - Advanced Scleral Lens Fitting with Discussion
Aaron Zimmerman, OD, MS, Dipl. Cornea and Contact Lens, Nicky Lai, OD, MS, Tiffany Lu, OD
Contact Lens
Abstract: In this one hour course, the basics of scleral lens fitting will be presented to level set the audience for the challenging cases. The presenters will present various challenging scleral lens cases and each panelist will share their expert opinion on course of management and compare experiences. Each case will highlight a specific area of scleral lens fitting that requires skills and knowledge beyond the basics. The topics will include correcting higher order aberrations, highly irregular cornea (quadrant specific), and utilizing technology to determine scleral shape.
50 minutes
3 p.m. - Intense Pulse Light: What Is It and How to Incorporate into Your Optometric Practice
Poonam Panda, OD
Treatment and Management of Ocular Disease
Abstract: Dry eye disease (DED) is characterized as a multifactorial disease of the ocular surface, affecting patients worldwide1. Skin diseases such as rosacea have a strong association with DED due to the abnormal vascular network releasing inflammatory markers throughout the face and eyelids, resulting in ocular rosacea2. Intense pulse light (IPL) is a form of treatment that has been used for the treatment of facial rosacea. More recently, it has been used to treat meibomian gland dysfunction caused by ocular rosacea. Many studies have shown the reduction in signs and symptoms of DED with the treatment of IPL. IPL is not limited to MGD, it has also been shown to improve demodex blepharitis, as well as chalazion size appearance. This form of treatment can help reduce the need for long term drug therapies or more invasive procedures to improve DED. With the increase in digital device use having a direct correlation to increased symptoms of DED, it is important for optometric practices to explore various options to treat their patients.
50 minutes