Recorded CE Programs

COPE-Accredited CE Programs

Glaucoma Examination and Diagnostic Approach

Instructors: Emily Carell, OD, FAAO and Rachel C. Druckenbrod, OD FAAO

This course is a comprehensive guide to glaucoma diagnosis and management. Participants will explore key components of the glaucoma exam, including IOP measurement, CCT, anterior segment, and optic nerve assessment, alongside essential ancillary testing like visual fields and OCT. The course covers how to synthesize diagnostic data, illustrated through case examples, and reviews current treatment approaches to improve patient outcomes.

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Cost: $100
Time to complete: 4 hours

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

1. Identify and apply key components of the glaucoma examination, including intraocular pressure (IOP) measurement, central corneal thickness (CCT), anterior segment evaluation, and optic nerve assessment.
2. Perform and interpret essential ancillary testing for glaucoma, including visual fields and optical coherence tomography (OCT).
3. Integrate diagnostic data effectively to establish accurate glaucoma diagnoses.
4. Analyze case examples to enhance diagnostic and management skills in glaucoma care.
5. Review and implement current treatment approaches to improve patient outcomes in glaucoma management.
   

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Opioid Use and Toxicity: Medical Considerations for the Practicing Optometrist

Instructor: David Shein, MD

This comprehensive course covers essential aspects of opioid pharmacology, clinical considerations, and patient management. Topics include the pharmacological properties of opioids, potential drug effects and adverse reactions, and best practices for pain management. Participants will gain insights into recognizing and managing Opioid Use Disorder (OUD), understanding clinical considerations, and identifying and responding to opioid toxicity. Emphasis is placed on both identification and acute management strategies to ensure a well-rounded understanding of opioid use in clinical settings.

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Cost: $25
Time to complete: 1 hour

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

1. Know about opioid pharmacology and its clinical implications.
2. Identify drug effects, adverse reactions, and best practices for pain management.
3. Recognize and manage Opioid Use Disorder (OUD).
4. Detect and respond to opioid toxicity with acute management strategies.

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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
   

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The Fundamentals of OCT

 

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.

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Cost: $150
Time to complete: 6 hours

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

1. Have a comprehensive understanding of the history, scientific principles, and advancements of Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) technology.
2. Be proficient in the techniques and procedures for acquiring high-quality OCT images, including preparing patients, operating equipment, and ensuring image reliability.
3. Accurately interpret OCT images for anatomical structures and ocular conditions, distinguishing between normal and abnormal findings.
4. Use OCT technology to monitor the progression of glaucoma, macular disorders, and other optic nerve and retinal diseases, integrating OCT data with other clinical information.
5. Apply OCT findings to enhance patient care by tailoring individualized treatment plans and managing the progression of ocular diseases effectively.

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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.

• Detection and Progression of Keratoconus – $40, 2 hours

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.

• Surgical Management with Keratoconus – $40, 2 hours

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

• Contact Lens Management with Keratoconus – $40, 2 hours

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.

• Understanding the Legal Nuances of Keratoconus Management + Case-Based Journey of Patient Management – $40, 2 hours

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

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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.

• The Science Behind Myopia Management: Understanding and Applying the Current Evidence -$30, 2 hours

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.

• Myopia Management: How to Implement Optical Treatments – Specially Designed Glasses and Contact Lenses – $30, 2 hours

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.

• Myopia Management: Implementing Orthokeratology and Pharmacological Treatments – $30, 2 hours

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.

• Developing a Myopia Management Practice: Billing, Staffing Education, and Marketing – $30, 2 hours

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).

• Building a Myopia Management Practice: A Case-Based Update – $30, 2 hours

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.

 

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Non-CE Recorded Lectures

• Telehealth: Practical Tips for Practicing Eye Doctors.
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• The Evolution of Refraction: Sponsored by TopCon Healthcare