Spring CE Weekend 2020
1245 MADISON AVENUE, MEMPHIS, TN 38104
SCO Campus
April 17-19, 2020
For questions and information regarding Continuing Education, please contact Jeanie Snider, Director of Continuing Education at 901.722.3397 or [email protected]
Fees:
All Course Discount Registration: $425 (excludes mandatory $50 General Registration Fee & Special Session)
Special Sessions I Fee: $125
Ala Carte: $25/hour (after $50 general registration fee)
Cancellation Fee: $50
21 Hours Max Possible
AGENDA
FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2020
1–2 p.m.
Check-in and/or Onsite Registration
First Floor of Tower
2–4 p.m.
Low Vision Technology: Beyond the Hand-Held Magnifier
Karen Squier, OD & Halie Cottrill, OD
2 HRS COPE ID: PENDING
This workshop will review current low vision device technology and provide a hands-on opportunity to utilize the discussed equipment. Participants in the workshop will learn effective demonstration techniques of the following device categories: Portable Video Magnifiers, Closed Circuit Televisions, Bioptic Telescopes, and Electronic Head-Mounted Video Devices. This workshop is limited to 20 participants.
2–4 p.m.
Southern College of Optometry's Injection Procedures for Primary Eye Care Clinical Skills Lab
Jason Duncan, OD & Jennifer Sanderson, OD
2 HRS (CEE/TQ) COPE ID: PENDING
This lecture will teach attendees how to perform a variety of ocular injections used in primary optometric offices. Subconjunctival, intralesional, intramuscular, and intravenous injections will be discussed, as well as, standard universal precautions. Other injectable therapies such as retrobulbar and intravitreal injections will be discussed. Participants wishing to take part in procedures will perform injections on fellow participants.
4–6 p.m.
Round 3: Neuro, Orbit, & Optic Nerve Brainteaser Cases
Christopher Borgman, OD
2 HRS (CEE/TQ) COPE ID: PENDING
This course is a continuation of two previous neuro-optometry lectures and will attempt to review and discuss the pathology behind 13 additional neuro-optometry and orbital pathology cases that are not seen in optometry every day. An approach to review and use our knowledge of ocular anatomy, physiology, and pathology will be reviewed to best manage patients that may not present every day. New thoughts in the management and treatment of neuro-optometry and orbital pathology cases will be reviewed.
SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2020
7–8 a.m.
Check-in and/or Onsite Registration
First Floor of Tower
Continental Breakfast
Atrium
8–10 a.m.
Is Apple Stealing Healthcare from Optometry
Bryan Rogoff, OD
2 HRS COPE ID: PENDING
The Centers of Medicare and Medicaid started requesting providers to collect body mass index BMI data when obesity was first classified as an independent disease by the American Medical Association in 2013. This remains a primary health concern which is increasing with number of Americans, however, when patients are not measured and weighed, this decreases the validity of the BMI data being reported. Obesity is an extremely complex issue that requires the monitoring of behavior, environment, and genetics and Apple, along with other big tech companies, have been slowly moving to dominate this space. Optometry can be the gatekeepers of health and wellness and should be adapting management plans for obese patients during annual exams.
10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Exploring the Autoimmune Diseases: A Systemic Approach
Blair Lonsberry, OD
2 HRS COPE ID: PENDING
Patients present with an array of systemic disorders. The autoimmune disorders are a varied group of conditions that provide a difficult challenge for both patient and clinician. This interactive presentation will focus on the ocular complications associated with autoimmune disorders, including diagnosis, management, and treatment.
12–1 p.m. (Lunch & Learn)
21st Century Practice Design to Maximize Vision Insurance Patient Satisfaction
Bryan Rogoff, OD
1 HR COPE ID: PENDING
Healthcare consumers are more frequently interacting through technology and becoming impatient when offices lack the interoperability regarding examinations and billing. Technology is a category being measured for overall patient satisfaction and that’s why it is crucial for doctors to make the MOST correct purchases in equipment to maximize efficiencies and profitability, along with patient satisfaction. While insurance reimbursements have diminishing returns, attendees will learn the importance of technology characteristics that will maximize their returns on investments.
1–2 p.m.
The Dark Side of Blue Light: the Systemic Effects
Bryan Rogoff, OD
1 HR COPE ID: PENDING
This course uncovers the controversies regarding the hazards of blue light and understanding the risks of how the different wavelengths affect the eye, and body which has detrimental effects to the circadian rhythm. Sleep deprivation and quality of sleep are affected from this misalignment of the circadian rhythm, which raises the risk for serious systemic metabolic, cardiovascular disorders and cancers, as well as psychological effects.
2–4 p.m.
Ocular Manifestations in Diabetes
Blair Lonsberry, OD
2 HRS COPE ID: PENDING
Diabetic retinopathy is a leading cause of blindness and a well-known complication of diabetes. Diabetes has other influences and effects on the ocular system, and this presentation will utilize the latest in interactive technology to review the numerous ocular complications associated with diabetes. Current diabetic diagnosis, treatment, and management will also be discussed.
4–5 p.m.
Utilizing Technology to Identify Progression in Glaucoma
Taylor Keys, OD
1 HR COPE ID: PENDING
Long term management of glaucoma requires continued monitoring for progression of disease. This one-hour continuing education lecture will review available progression analysis software capabilities for visual field and optical coherence tomography. The course will utilize case examples for attendees to get hands-on practice with applying these technologies to glaucoma patients.
5–6 p.m.
Malignant Fundoscopic Findings: A Review
Taylor Keys, OD
1 HR COPE ID: PENDING
Malignant tumors can present with a variety of appearances and may have grave outcomes. This one-hour continuing education lecture will review the clinical presentation of various malignant ocular findings. The course will discuss the fundoscopic appearance as well as use of other diagnostic testing including ultrasound and optic coherence tomography to assist with diagnosis. Appropriate management of these lesions and expected outcomes will be discussed.
SUNDAY, APRIL 18, 2020
7:30–8:30 a.m.
Check-in and/or Onsite Registration
First Floor of Tower
Continental Breakfast
Atrium
8:30–10:30 a.m.
AMD and AMD Masquerades
Mohammad Rafieetary, OD
2 HRS COPE ID: PENDING
A number of conditions can resemble and mimic age-related macular degeneration AMD. These masquerading entities may lead to misdiagnosis and mismanagement of the patient. AMD is a specific disease entity that should be distinguished from other degenerative and nondegenerative macular diseases. This lecture will first review the demographics as well as the clinical and diagnostic characteristics of AMD. Then a number of masquerading cases and conditions will be presented with a review of typical findings of each condition and the contrasting differences of each condition vs AMD.
10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
What to do When the Urgent and Extraordinary Knocks
Mohammad Rafieetary, OD
2 HRS COPE ID: PENDING
Optometrists are often faced with patients seeking care with acute usual or unusual symptoms such as sudden vision loss or clinical findings, for example, papilledema. These encounters not only can be sight-threatening, in rare occasions are also warning signs of life-threatening conditions. Optometrists and staff should always be able to quickly assess, treat, or refer these patients. However, in stressful situations, it is easy to lose perspective and not be able to clearly assess the situation or know how to properly manage the patient. This lecture goes through a number of scenarios and case examples to simulate what to do when the urgent and unusual case knocks at our office door. Topics include how to establish relationships with other providers in the community and deciding who the best referral point is for each of these cases.
12:30–1:30 p.m. (Lunch & Learn)
Ocular Rosacea
Jason Duncan, OD
1 HR COPE ID: PENDING
Ocular rosacea is a widely overlooked and undiagnosed ophthalmic condition. This course examines the etiology, diagnosis, and management of rosacea, in particular, ocular rosacea. The course participant will leave with a better understanding of how to recognize rosacea based on appearance and clinical signs and symptoms.
2–4 p.m.
The Expanding Optometric Scope Minor Surgical Procedures Blades and Radio - waves
Jason Duncan, OD
2 HRS (CEE/TQ) COPE ID: PENDING
Minor surgical procedures of the anterior segment and adnexa are quickly becoming a major part of the expanding scope of optometric practice. This course will concentrate on those procedures that utilize injections, surgical blades, and/or radiofrequency surgical units and builds upon The Expanding Optometric Scope Injection Basics. The use of traditional minor surgical instrumentation, as well as radiofrequency surgery, will be discussed in detail to include lesion identification, management options, OSHA considerations, safety emergency measures, surgical techniques, pre and post-operative management, contraindications, and possible complications and their management.