
Current Programs
Our programs are designed to provide a platform for clinicians and researchers to share the latest ideas, outcomes, and emerging practices.
CE Programs and Lecture Series
Low Vision | High Impact 2022
Certification Course | 12 Hours of COPE Accredited CE
This series will cover the application and prescription of low vision devices and technology. The goal is to provide low vision rehabilitation strategies that can be accessible to primary care optometrists as well as low vision specialists. The course will include an in-depth discussion and evaluation of the types of low vision devices and technology available to patients with all levels of vision impairment, as well as descriptions of the strengths and weaknesses of each type of assistive technology.
Participants will have the option to participate in individual webinars or a full low vision certificate program designed for the primary care optometrist interested in incorporating low vision rehabilitation into their practice. We will have a series of six webinars throughout the summer, and we will end with a 5-hour hands-on, in-person workshop on September 10th, 2022 in Boston, MA. All CE hours will be COPE Accredited.
Join us for Low Vision | High Impact 2022 organized by low vision experts:
Nicole Ross, OD, MSc, FAAO
Alexis Malkin, OD, FAAO
Alicia Donahue, OD, FAAO
Eli Peli, OD, MS, FAAO
Low Vision | High Impact Schedule:
Virtual Webinars
May 18th | 7:30pm-8:30pm EST | Nicole Ross, OD, MSc, FAAO | Zoom
May 24th | 12pm-1pm EST | Alexis Malkin, OD, FAAO | Zoom
June 16th | 12pm-1pm EST | Alicia Donahue, OD, FAAO | Zoom
June 30th | 7:30pm-9:30pm EST | Eli Peli, OD, MS, FAAO | Zoom
July 20th | 7:30pm-8:30pm EST | Alicia Donahue, OD, FAAO | Zoom
August 9th| 12pm-1pm EST | Alexis Malkin, OD, FAAO | Zoom
Live Workshop
September 10th | 9am-12 pm; 1pm-3pm | 930 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215
VA Healthcare Lectures
Our VA Healthcare System Lectures are presented by VA/ NECO optometry residents. It is a partnership between NECO, VA Boston Healthcare System, and other VA Medical Centers.
Past lecture topics have included:
Limbal Cell Deficiency Jacqueline Kowal, OD
Review of Anterior Scleritis Jasmin Geevarghese, OD
Cystoid Macular Edema Olivia Turner, OD
Prostate Cancer and the Eye Sean Dennis, OD
Varicella-Zoster Virus Neuropathy Emily Laga, OD
Macular Microvascular Ischemia Allyx Beaulier, OD
Pachychoroid Neovasculopathy Raymond Farmer, OD
Polypoidal Choroidal Vasculopathy Michaela Temple, OD
Myasthenia Gravis and its Ocular Manifestation Tommy Cung, OD
When Ocular Disease Becomes Low Vision: Misconceptions and Management Lauren Thamel, OD
Anterior Uveitis & Ciliary Body Melanoma
Michaela Temple, OD and Allyx Beaulier, OD
Retinal Arterial Occlusive Disorders & Ophthalmic Complications of Herpes/Herpes Mimickers Sean Dennis, OD and Jacqueline Kowal, OD
Questions?
Contact Rachel C. Druckenbrod, OD, FAAO, Tak Chau, OD, or Kevin Toolin, OD.
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Location
Online until further notice.
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Time
1:30 pm EST, unless otherwise noted.
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Registration
Email Rachel C. Druckenbrod, OD, FAAO, Tak Chau, OD, or Kevin Toolin, OD.
No charge.

Research Lectures
In our Research Lecture Series, vision scientists present their latest research and engage in open discussions. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we are not able to open the series to the public.
Past lectures have included:
Test-enhanced learning in continuing health sciences education
Meghan McConnell
Binocular rivalry
Jan Skerswetat
For more information, contact Dr. Chris Taylor or Drew Briggs.