6:45 - 7:45 AM
**COURSE CLOSED**
Food for Thought Breakfast Series
F4 - Targeting Patient Types: How to Determine the Correct Contact Lens for Different Patient Needs (OTHER)
Benjamin Chudner, OD, FAAO
Specific contact lenses can be more relevant to particular patient presentations, and different contact lens advantages can be applicable to different patient types. Many manufacturers market their products using this model. In addition, there are a myriad of different patient types. Matching the correct lens design and material with the right patient type is explored in this presentation.
Sponsored by Bausch & Lomb

**COURSE CLOSED**
Food for Thought Breakfast Series
F5 - Addressing Patient Demands with Contact Lens Technology (OTHER)
Steve Klein, OD
Our patients are also consumers, and as such they not only embrace technology, they demand it in every aspect of their lives. Why would we think they would expect anything less in regard to contact lenses? This presentation discusses the newer technological advancements in materials and designs of contact lenses and how utilizing these products will positively impact practice growth.
Sponsored by CooperVision

8:00 - 9:50 AM
200 - Neuro-Ophthalmology Basics (TPA)
Madhu Agarwal, MD
COPE # 17603-PS
Neuro-ophthalmology can be a very complex field. Knowing the basics can help you through it.

201 - Optic Nerve and Nerve Fiber Evaluation (TPA)
Leo Semes, OD, FAAO
COPE # 19279-GL
This course outlines the most efficient examination techniques for optic nerve evaluation. Since glaucoma is the single most important disorder involving the optic nerve, emphasis will be placed on the color, contour, and vascular changes in the ONH in glaucoma.
Sponsored by VSP

**COURSE CLOSED**
202 - What You Haven’t Heard in Dry Eye Disease...Really! (TPA)
Kelly Nichols, OD, MPH, PhD, FAAO, Dipl PH
COPE # 22114-AS
This course will discuss the definition and classification of dry eye disease with a special emphasis on analyzing symptomatology to determine a clinical diagnosis. Case studies will be used to demonstrate diagnostic tools and management plans for patients.

203 - Diabetes: Treatment and Management (TPA)
Steven Ferrucci, OD, FAAO
COPE # 21330-SD
An introduction to diabetes with an emphasis on Type 2. Systemic medications used for the treatment of diabetes are reviewed, including its common side effects. The lecture also examines the newest diabetic retinopathy classification and management recommendations.

10:00 - 11:50 AM
204 - The Pharmacology of Glaucoma, Lies, Damn Lies and Statistics (TPA)
Bruce Onofrey, OD, RPh, FAAO
COPE # 13893-GL
A discussion of the most important glaucoma studies and their effect on the management of glaucoma with emphasis on rational drug selection.
Sponsored by VWI

205 - Prevention of Medical Errors (PM)
Leo Semes, OD, FAAO
COPE # 19277-EJ
Medical error prevention has become a buzz topic since the Institute of Medicine report in 1999. Since then, measures to highlight the sources and means to avoid medical errors have proliferated. This course will detail the progress and offer suggestions for minimizing medical errors of commission and omission.
Sponsored by VSP

206 - Keratoconus: Diagnosis and Management (TPA)
Julie Schornack, OD, MEd
COPE # 19678-CL
Clinical signs, symptoms and assessment techniques will be reviewed in this overview of keratoconus. An approach to contact lens management regarding fitting and problem solving will be offered. Study results and current updates on contemporary research will also be presented.

207 - Coding and Medical Billing (PM)
Robert Rebello
COPE # 16093-PM
This seminar continues from the foundation covered in Course 111. This seminar covers proper coding techniques, specific case studies, as well as other non-billing requirements for proper medical coding.

12:00 - 4:00 PM
Exhibit Hall Open

3:00 - 3:50 PM
208 - Rigid Bifocal Contact Lens Fitting (OTHER)
Julie Schornack, OD, MEd
COPE # 19677-CL
This course reviews many common rigid bifocal contact lens designs. Strengths and limitations of specific designs are discussed. Additionally, case examples are used to illustrate fitting principles with various types of rigid bifocal contact lenses.

209 - Posterior Segment Laser (TPA)
Steven Ferrucci, OD, FAAO
COPE # 18055-PS
This lecture discusses the various laser techniques used to treat posterior segment disorders, such as focal macular laser, pan retinal photocoagulation, and the repair of peripheral holes and tears. It also provides the primary care optometrist with guidelines to help co-manage these patients and their post-operative follow-up.

3:00 - 4:50 PM
210 - Innovations in Glaucoma Treatment — What’s New, What’s True (TPA)
Leo Semes, OD, FAAO
COPE # 15289-GL
With the changing landscape of glaucoma treatment options, practitioners need to be on the cutting edge. This course will review the mechanisms of contemporary glaucoma medications, as well as take an in-depth look at the select few that will be keystones of treatment in the future.
Sponsored by VSP

211 - Use and Abuse of Steroids (TPA)
Bruce Onofrey, OD, RPh, FAAO
COPE # 15545-PH
The use of topical and oral steroids represent a double-edged sword to the optometric physician. Their use can save or take away vision. Proper diagnosis, drug selection and patient monitoring are essential for the appropriate use of these medications. This course highlights patient and drug selection to maximize therapeutic benefits and minimize risks.
Sponsored by VWI

4:00 - 4:50 PM
212 - Refractive Surgery Update — Which Procedure for Which Patient? (OTHER)
Jimmy Jackson, OD, MS, FAAO
COPE # 17453-RS
This course will review the latest refractive surgery technologies and techniques. Wavefront technology, LASIK & surface ablation, microkeratomes, phakic & presbyopic lenses, and conductive keratoplasty will be discussed.

213 - Infection Control for the Optometric Office (TPA)
Julie Schornack, OD, MEd
COPE # 19675-GO
A discussion of issues revolving around infection control will be outlined. Recommendations for all members of the vision care team will be made in the areas of immunizations, routine testing, universal precautions, instrument disinfection and OSHA blood-borne pathogens regulations.
Sponsored by Alcon

5:00 - 5:50 PM
214 - The Future of Refractive Surgery: Is Co-management Part of It? (OTHER)
Jimmy Jackson, MS, OD, FAAO
COPE # 17679-RS
This course will review trends in optometric co-management of refractive surgery, discuss the rewards and challenges of co-management, and offer recommendations for improving the co-management process. Strategies for increasing co-management will be discussed.

215 - Strategies for Minimizing Risk in Contact Lens Patients (TPA)
Kelly Nichols, OD, MPH, PhD, FAAO, Dipl PH
COPE # 20620-CL
Navigating the ever-changing world of infection, solution toxicity, corneal staining, anterior segment disease, contact lens replacement schedule and contact lens materials can be confusing for doctors and patients alike. This lecture discusses the interaction between these issues, with tips and pearls to minimize risk for your contact lens patients.
Sponsored by Vistakon