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| Date/Time | Session | Room |
| 9/23/2017 10:00 AM -to- 11:00 AM | Welcome |
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| 9/23/2017 10:00 AM -to- 11:00 AM | Welcome |
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| 9/23/2017 11:00 AM -to- 1:00 PM | Contact Lens Management of Keratoconus Greg DeNaeyer, OD, FAAO, FSLS Marsha M. Malooley, OD, FAAO Advances in contact lens design and manufacturing have improved the success and management of the keratoconus patient. This lecture will focus on discussing modern contact lens options including soft, gas permeable, hybrid, and scleral lens designs. It will discuss fitting considerations and strategies including lens design selection to maximize success. Case examples will highlight key discussion points, fitting methodologies, and trouble shooting. |
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| 9/23/2017 11:00 AM -to- 1:00 PM | The Who, Why and How of Scleral Lens Fitting Melissa Barnett, OD, FAAO, FSLS Karen Lee, OD, FAAO, FSLS Many of us have heard about scleral lenses. What are scleral lenses, and why are they becoming so popular? Who can benefit from a scleral lens and how do you fit them? This two hour course will answer all those questions and more, as Dr. Barnett and Dr. Lee delve into the art and science of scleral lenses. After starting with a comprehensive discussion of scleral lens design, nomenclature, and fitting philosophy, the course will identify those who can benefit from scleral lenses and guide the practitioner through every step of the fitting process. |
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| 9/23/2017 1:00 PM -to- 2:00 PM | Myopia Control: You Too Can Do It Steve Silberberg, OD Learning the general concepts in myopia control and the three clinical methods in office: The practitioner will be exposed to the general theory of how a comprehensive approach, using all methods, slows myopia progression. Emphasis will be placed on the newest research in three Myopia control areas Orthokeratology, Atropine therapy and Soft Multifocal lenses and how to institute a program in a private office. |
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| 9/23/2017 1:00 PM -to- 2:00 PM | Simplifying Scleral Lens Care, Application and Removal Melissa Barnett, OD, FAAO, FSLS Karen Lee, OD, FAAO, FSLS Scleral lens application and removal is one of the most common causes of scleral lens dropout. Patience, persistence and proper education is key to mastering this skill. Equally important to the long term success of your patient is proper lens care and solution use. This one hour course will showcase various equipment and real life tips and tricks that can help your patients who struggle with scleral lens application and removal. Lastly, this course will conclude with a review of scleral lens friendly solutions. |
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| 9/23/2017 2:00 PM -to- 3:00 PM | Break |
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| 9/23/2017 2:00 PM -to- 3:00 PM | Advancements in Materials & Coatings Jeffrey Sonsino, O.D., FAAO Successful management of the patient with irregular corneas with contact lenses can sometimes be a frustrating process for both the patient and the practitioner. In most cases, advanced contact lenses are not curing the underlying condition for why they are being used. For example, in ocular graft-versus-host disease, we use scleral lenses to protect the ocular surface. But, we are not changing the functioning of the injured Meibomian glands. So, we are just exchanging the surface where there are problems, from the cornea, to the front surface of the lens. So, we are reliant on industry to provide us with constant research and development into better materials and coatings. This lecture covers many of the exciting advancements in materials. |
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| 9/23/2017 3:00 PM -to- 4:00 PM | Pre and Post Fit Corneal Topography in Orthok Practice Randy Kojima, FAAO, FBCLA, FSLS, FIAO This course will supply new and established orthokeratologists with the know how to master corneal topography application. The fundamentals of the capture process will be reviewed to optimize both the pre and post fit map acquisition. Then the pre-fit analysis of candidacy and lens construction will be discussed followed by a comprehensive understanding of the post fit topographical outcomes and how to refine the treatment when necessary. |
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| 9/23/2017 3:00 PM -to- 4:00 PM | Scleral Lenses for Dry Eyes Brooke Messer, OD, FAAO, FSLS This course is designed to help attendees understand how scleral lenses can help patients with dry eyes. The course will introduce attendees to the history of scleral lenses, as well as a description of different ocular surface diseases in which scleral lenses can be an effective treatment. Appropriate fitting techniques of scleral lenses will be reviewed, as well as tips and clinical pearls applicable to patients with ocular surface disease. Common troubleshooting points and recommended care products related to utilizing scleral lenses for eyes with ocular surface disease will be discussed. The course will also cover how long term scleral lens wear can affect corneal and lacrimal gland function. |
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| 9/23/2017 4:00 PM -to- 5:00 PM | Scleral Lens Fitting for Healthy Eyes Melanie Frogozo, OD, FAAO, FSLS This course will provide an overview of the role of scleral gas permeable lenses in normal corneas. This includes indications, the fitting process, and appropriate protocol for progress evaluations. Additionally, specific regular cornea cases in which scleral lenses are beneficial will be reviewed including high astigmatism, presbyopia, and high refractive error. At the conclusion of this course, all attendees will be familiar with identifying and prescribing scleral lenses to patients with normal corneas. |
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| 9/23/2017 4:00 PM -to- 6:00 PM | Orthokeratology "How To" Wet Lab Bruce W. Morgan, OD, FAAO Stephanie Ramdass, OD, MS, FAAO The use of Orthokeratology as a modality to correct refractive error has gained heightened interest over the last 50 years. Otherwise known as Corneal Reshaping in its modern-day form, this process of using gas permeable contact lenses to temporarily alter the shape of the corneal surface is a common form of management of refractive error. The place of orthokeratology contact lenses in today’s marketplace will be reviewed as well as the various FDA approved designs. This workshop will provide you with the tools needed in order to: determine ideal candidates for orthokeratology lens wear, how to fit patients via three liveformatted fits, when to schedule follow-up visits and what to expect during these examinations, how to troubleshoot, and tips and tricks for incorporating corneal reshaping into your practice. |
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| 9/23/2017 5:00 PM -to- 6:00 PM | Scleral Lens Fitting: Understanding Scleral Shape Sheila Morrison, OD, FSLS, MS This course is designed to orient practitioners to scleral topography and modern corneo-scleral mapping tools. The course will review currently proposed knowledge about scleral/conjunctival shape and its application to lens design. There will be an emphasis on utilizing topographical data of the anterior eye beyond the limbus to optimize scleral lens design. The rationale for understanding each patient’s unique scleral shape will be discussed, as will advantages and disadvantages of different methodologies for measuring scleral/conjunctival shape. A brief orientation to nomenclature will also be provided to assist practitioners in communication. Several novel case reports will be presented. |
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| 9/23/2017 6:00 PM -to- 6:30 PM | Break |
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| 9/23/2017 6:00 PM -to- 6:30 PM | Break |
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| 9/23/2017 6:30 PM -to- 7:30 PM | The Optics of Myopia Control Patrick J. Caroline, FAAO, FCLSA Recent research has suggested that axial eye growth in children may be controlled through modification of the child’s peripheral refractive error. This lecture will review the unique corneal optics created following orthokeratology and how the resulting peripheral myopic defocus may aid in controlling axial myopia in children. |
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| 9/23/2017 6:30 PM -to- 7:30 PM | Scleral Lens Fitting "How To" Wet Lab Maria K. Walker, OD, MS, FAAO, FSLS Sheila Morrison, OD, FSLS, MS This live-formatted course is designed to instruct practitioners on basic to advanced techniques to handle and assess a scleral lens in practice. The course will begin with instruction and demonstration on how to apply, remove and evaluate a scleral lens on the eye. The viewers will see a live application of the lens, both by a practitioner as well as a live self-application of the lens. Removal will also be outlined in the same manner. Lens handling pearls will be addressed and demonstrated. Several lenses will be evaluated on the same eye using bio microscopy, so that viewers can appreciate the changes in the fitting relationship between different lens parameters on the same eye. Once the basic slit lamp examination is demonstrated, the course will progress to more advanced evaluation of the scleral lens using advanced technologies such as Ocular Coherence Tomography and non-invasive surface analysis using topography. In addition, pearls of management strategies based on potential complications will be discussed, and proper follow-up and management schedules will be outlined. |
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| 9/23/2017 7:30 PM -to- 8:30 PM | Troubleshooting Orthokeratology Roxanne Achong-Coan OD, FAAO, FIAO Orthokeratology is an alternate treatment from refractive surgery, contact lens usage during the day and as a method to control the progression of myopia in children. This course will review the criteria that are important when selecting patients, the ideal fluorescein pattern of an orthokeratology lens needed for a good outcome, and the importance of topography in addressing decentration, central islands, and undercorrection. Adverse physiological responses such as 3 and 9 staining, dimple veiling, lens binding, surface deposit induced staining, giant papillary conjunctivitis, and infiltrates and ulcers will also be discussed. |
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| 9/24/2017 10:00 AM -to- 11:00 AM | Welcome |
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| 9/24/2017 10:00 AM -to- 11:00 AM | Welcome |
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| 9/24/2017 11:00 AM -to- 12:00 PM | The Optometrist's Guide to Corneal Crosslinking Clark Chang, OD, MSA, MSc, FAAO Significant impairments can result if cornea ectatic diseases, such as keratoconus, are left untreated. Thus, it is imperative for optometrist to know the most current treatment recommendations. Disease stabilization with corneal crosslinking is a new emerging key concept in this new era of keratoconus management. This course will discuss crosslinking treatment techniques, patient selections, expected outcomes and ongoing clinical investigations. |
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| 9/24/2017 11:00 AM -to- 1:00 PM | Clinical Case Management in the ICD-10 Era: Contact Lenses John Rumpakis, OD, MBA Using case examples, lecturer will present common and not so common specialty contact lens cases seen within optometric practice and ways we can improve our clinical skills from the case history, examination to medical decision making. Additionally, this course will discuss how contact lens related clinical care will be impacted by ICD-10. |
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| 9/24/2017 12:00 PM -to- 1:00 PM | Conquering The Keratoconus Contact Lens Challenge Clark Chang, OD, MSA, MSc, FAAO Contact lens management in keratoconus patients can be complex. On the other hand, it is also a rewarding process for both clinicians and patients as well-fitted contact lenses can achieve significant improvements in patients’ visual functions and quality of life. Modern contact lens technologies have further enhanced the therapeutic properties and clinical success of these treatment modalities. This course will review a wide spectrum of contact lens options and their applications in managing the irregular cornea population. |
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| 9/24/2017 1:00 PM -to- 2:00 PM | Contact Lens Fitting for the Pediatric Population Louise A. Sclafani, OD, FAAO This course is designed to improve the comfort zone for practitioners who are involved in the treatment of infants and the pediatric population. Emphasis on medical necessity, anatomy, and refractive error. |
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| 9/24/2017 1:00 PM -to- 2:00 PM | New Options for Irregular Corneas Renee E. Reeder OD, FAAO Traditionally the irregular cornea has been fit with corneal GP lenses. This course will give a basic overview of scleral, specialty soft and hybrid lenses the newer options for the irregular cornea. It will introduce goals and concepts needed for success with soft specialty lenses. It will review starting points and evaluation of sclerals as well as introducing newer hybrid offerings. It will conclude with a cases series. |
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| 9/24/2017 2:00 PM -to- 3:00 PM | Break |
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| 9/24/2017 2:00 PM -to- 3:00 PM | Break |
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| 9/24/2017 3:00 PM -to- 4:00 PM | Incorporating technology into specialty contact lens practice S. Barry Eiden, OD, FAAO This course will review the utilization, application and interpretation of a number of advanced technologies used in the fitting and evaluation of specialty contact lenses. It will cover topics such as corneal topography, corneal tomography, anterior segment OCT and scleral profile measurement systems. The presenter will share clinical experiences in the utilization of these technologies in order to maximize clinical outcomes in the fitting of specialty contact lenses. |
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| 9/24/2017 3:00 PM -to- 4:00 PM | Ortho-What?!?! How To Build OrthoK Awareness Justin Bazan, OD This course will teach orthokeratology marketing pearls with an emphasis on digital marketing and social media. |
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| 9/24/2017 4:00 PM -to- 5:00 PM | Advanced Scleral Troubleshooting John D. Gelles, OD, FIAO, FCLSA, FSLS Scleral lenses have become a commonly utilized modality for patients needing visual rehabilitation for irregular corneal conditions and adjunctive therapeutic treatment for complex ocular surface disease. Scleral lenses require troubleshooting and are not without complications. This practical lecture is designed to teach all practitioners, by utilizing cases, images, and videos, to aid in identification of and how to troubleshoot issues related to complex ocular geometry, lens surface wetting, post lens tear layer fogging, induced corneal complications, etc. |
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| 9/24/2017 4:00 PM -to- 5:10 PM | Hybrid fitting strategies for the normal and abnormal cornea Tiffany Andrzejewski, OD This course will review the evolution of hybrid lenses as we know them today and the role they play in the management of refractive errors for the normal and abnormal cornea. The latest advancements in application, lens design, fitting, and troubleshooting will be addressed. Emphasis will be placed on current lens technology for astigmatism, presbyopia, keratoconus, and post-surgical eyes. The use of cases will accompany the “clinical pearl” format of the presentation with the goal of demonstrating how this specific lens technology can be incorporated into the optometric practice. |
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| 9/24/2017 5:00 PM -to- 6:05 PM | Creating and Developing a Contact Lens Specialty Practice Carmen F. Castellano, O.D., F.A.A.O This course will look at the challenges posed by managed care in optometry and the advantages of developing a practice specializing in contact lens care. We will provide tips and techniques to differentiate your practice and discuss a fee system based on service and care and not products. |
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| 9/24/2017 5:10 PM -to- 6:10 PM | Custom Soft Lens Update Matthew Lampa, OD, FAAO This course will highlight the Who, What, When, Where and Why of custom soft lens prescribing for both the regular and irregular cornea. The majority of soft lenses manufactured today are designed for the average cornea. This lecture will explore the dynamic relationship between corneal diameter and curvature as well as corneal irregularity. |
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| 9/24/2017 6:05 PM -to- 6:30 PM | Break |
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| 9/24/2017 6:10 PM -to- 6:30 PM | Break |
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| 9/24/2017 6:30 PM -to- 8:30 PM | GP Multifocal Fitting and Problem-Solving Stephanie L. Woo, OD, FAAO, FSLS Edward S. Bennett, OD, MSEd, FAAO, FSLS The greatest opportunity to build a contact lens practice as well as improve the quality of life of many of our patients is via the contact lens fitting of the presbyopic patient. There are many options available today and the patient selection, communication, fitting, and troubleshooting of GP aspheric and translating, hybrid, and scleral multifocals are discussed. The emphasis is on in-office clinical application of these designs to optimize patient success. |
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| 9/24/2017 6:30 PM -to- 8:30 PM | Myopia Control Jeffrey J. Walline, OD, PhD The prevalence of myopia is on the rise, and we must do something to reduce the potentially sight-threatening side effects of myopia. This lecture will discuss ineffective means of myopia control so optometrists know what NOT to implement, as well as provide information about how to use the most successful methods of myopia control, including soft multifocal contact lenses, orthokeratology contact lenses, and atropine eye drops. We will discuss the mechanism of how they may work, how to optimize myopia control, and how to manage these treatments. In the end, optometrists will be more capable of educated discussions of myopia control with parents and feel more confident in providing myopia control treatments. |
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