2024 Winter Conference - SUNDAY AM

Sunday morning, December 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!

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