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Recorded CE Programs

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COPE-Accredited CE Programs

The Increasingly Critical Role of Optometrists in Neovascular Retinal Diseases

Diagnosis and treatment of neovascular retinal diseases are evolving rapidly with the emergence of novel screening and monitoring tools and groundbreaking therapies. Because prompt detection and referral of these potentially blinding conditions are critical to preserving vision over time, optometrists’ early and ongoing involvement is essential to optimizing outcomes. This education will feature important advances in this field (including the recent availability of more durable treatment) that portend a greater role for optometrists in patient care.

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$0 (no fee to participate)
Time to complete: 1 hour

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

  1. Determine when referral to a retina specialist is warranted based on examination and imaging findings that suggest a need for treatment or additional assessment of neovascular retinal diseases
  2. Evaluate new techniques and technologies that can be used to diagnose and monitor neovascular retinal diseases
  3. Describe data on novel therapies that increase comanagement opportunities for optometrists in neovascular retinal diseases

The Fundamentals of OCT 2023

OCT has become a gold standard in the delivery of eye care to diagnose and manage posterior segment diseases of the optic nerve and retina, in particular, glaucoma and macular diseases. This six-part webinar series will provide a continual curriculum of OCT technology, from basic physical science concepts to image interpretation, analysis, and management of pathology.

Finding Keratoconus Before it Finds You 2022

This CE series will review best practices for the treatment of keratoconus, the most commonly encountered form of irregular cornea, which has evolved over the last decade to include early detection and the use of corneal collagen crosslinking and scleral lenses as treatment options. Experts in the field will share their management experiences and present new research findings in the keratoconus arena.

After the presentation and following discussion, the attendee will be able to:

  1. Apply new knowledge of prevalence, risk factors, and the significance and importance of early diagnosis of Keratoconus and other primary ectatic disorders to aid in keratoconus diagnosis and patient education.
  2. Apply new knowledge, clinical protocols, and updates in technology for detecting and monitoring Keratoconus progression.
  3. Apply new knowledge for patient education on the quality-of-life impacts of keratoconus and various clinical management options
  4. Apply new knowledge for patient education on the importance of disease stabilization in managing keratoconus progression.
  5.  Understand FDA-approved indications for corneal cross-linking in practice
  6. Apply new knowledge and clinical protocols in managing pre- and post-operative corneal crosslinking care.

After the presentation and following discussion, the attendee will be able to:

  1. Provide optometry colleagues with an overview of surgical management of keratoconus
  2. Understand crosslinking selection criteria and timely referrals for early intervention
  3. Understand the efficacy of crosslinking surgery as published in the literature
  4. Apply new knowledge of upcoming new technologies to improve the outcomes of surgical treatment of keratoconus
  5. Understand how to establish an effective eye care team in the co-management of keratoconic patients
  6. Educate patients on insurance coverage and shared billing

After the presentation and following discussion, the attendee will be able to:

  1. Apply new knowledge for improved patient education of all available contact lens management strategies for keratoconus.
  2. Apply new knowledge in identifying a patient with keratoconus who would be a candidate for contact lenses management.
  3. Apply new knowledge of fitting strategies to improve outcomes of various contact lens options to match the keratoconus stage of the patient to the contact lens modality.
  4. Apply clinical protocols in fitting and follow up care for patients wearing contact lenses for Keratoconus.
  5. Apply new knowledge in fitting post-corneal surgery keratoconus patients, i.e. status- post- cross-linking or s/p pkp/dalk.
  6. Apply new knowledge in utilizing scleral topography technology in fitting scleral lenses, applying higher order aberration technology in designing contact lenses.

After the presentation and following discussion, the attendee will be able to:

  1. Review cases that demonstrate examples of mild keratoconus detection and real-life scenarios of management with visual correction and corneal cross-linking
  2. Review challenges that hinder prompt keratoconus treatment and learn practical ways to overcome them
  3. Understand the importance of early keratoconus detection and management of both vision and corneal disease to prevent sequelae that result in advanced conditions
  4. Review Private vs Public Law in Optometric Care
  5. Understand Negligence in Failure to Diagnose and/or Refer
  6. Navigate Medico-Legal Considerations of Eyecare Referrals

Asynchronous Myopia Management Series

The courses in this series provide an explanation of the mechanisms of the optical treatments available to manage myopia, including highlights of the studies’ clinical relevance and clinical scenarios of patients treated at our myopia control clinic. Each course provides 2 hours of COPE CE.

After the presentation and following discussion, the attendee will be able to:

  1. Apply the current scientific knowledge on myopia etiology, development, progression, and risk
    factors to their clinical practice.
  2. Apply the current evidence on myopia prevention and control options to their clinical
    practice.
  3. Practice evidence-based clinical care when managing myopia.

After the presentation and following discussion, the attendee will be able to:

  1. Apply the current scientific research evidence on spectacle lenses to treat myopia to their clinical practice.
  2. Apply the current scientific research evidence on multifocal contact lens designs to treat myopia to their clinical practice.
  3. Apply new knowledge and strategies of fitting spectacle lenses and multifocal contact lens options to their myopia management practice.

After the presentation and following discussion, the attendee will be able to:

  1. Apply the current scientific research evidence on orthokeratology treatment for myopia control to their clinical practice.
  2. Apply the current scientific research evidence on orthokeratology lenses designs for myopia control in children to their clinical practice.
  3. Apply the current scientific research evidence on atropine eye drops, including dosage, regime, and discontinuation to their clinical practice.

After the presentation and following discussion, the attendee will be able to:

  1. Apply clinical protocols to implement myopia management into their specific practice modality.
  2. Apply practical tips on implementing a myopia management practice from various modalities (ex. hospital, community health center, academic).

After the presentation and following discussion, the attendee will be able to:

  1. Apply the current scientific knowledge on myopia etiology, development, progression, and risk
    factors to their clinical practice.
  2. Apply the current evidence on myopia prevention and control options to their clinical
    practice.
  3. Practice evidence-based clinical care when managing myopia.

 

Non-CE Recorded Lectures

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