Professional Clinical Lecture Program

1. Drops, Drugs & Plugs: Dry Eye Therapy Today                                                            2 hrs
   (COPE# 12499-AS)
   An in-depth discussion on the etiology, diagnosis and management of various dry eye and ocular surface disease conditions, as well as proper punctual occlusion billing procedures.
2. Inflammatory Ocular Surface Disease: A Big Topic in a Little Time                 2 hrs    (COPE# 14234-AS)
   This course will address the various presentations of inflammatory ocular surface diseases (OSD) including chronic dry eye, allergic disease and the secondary effects of infectious surface disease.  We will also discuss the pathophysiology, assessment and diagnosis of the various forms of ocular surface disease followed by a review and outline various treatment methodology.
3. Ocular Manifestations of Systemic Disease: Grand Rounds  Interactive            2 hrs(COPE#16066-SD)
   This course reviews specific ocular manifestations of various systemic diseases in an interactive grand rounds format. It discusses various presentations and treatment options for both the ocular and systemic disease.
4. Are You the Weakest Link? Interactive Grand Rounds Interactive                        2 hrs
   (COPE #15157-SD)
   A grand rounds style case discussion of common and the challenging anterior segment pathology that is observed in the optometric office. Assessment, diagnosis, and management options will be discussed and outlined.
5. Doc! I Can’t See!! What Now?  Ocular Emergencies Interactive                                2 hrs
   (COPE# Pending)
   A step-by-step methodical approach to diagnosis and management of ocular emergencies. Urgent, emergent and in-office situations will be outlined and discussed.
6. New Technology in Glaucoma Management                                                             1 hr
   (COPE #13586-GL)
   An overview of the latest technology for the management of glaucoma, optic nerve and retinal disease. We will cover advances in perimetry, nerve fiber layer analysis, retinal imaging and optic nerve tomography.  We will also look at ocular blood flowimetry, new technologies in tonometry and ultrabiomicroscopy. 
7. Cell & Flare: Why Care!!   Clinical Uveitis     Interactive                                        1 hr
   (COPE# 11985-SD)
   A clinical discussion about uveitis that looks at differential diagnosis through clinical signs and laboratory testing.
8. Are You What You Eat? Nutrition in Eye Care                                                              1 hr
   (COPE# 16075-PH)
   This course will cover the real facts about nutritional supplements and their potential uses in eye care.  We will review the various eye-related nutritional studies and talk about the myths and truths behind the phrase “You are What you Eat!”
9. East Meets West: Nutraceuticals vs. Pharmaceuticals in Eye Care                           2 hrs
   (COPE# 12411-PH)
   Rx or supplement?  Discover which chemicals really do what when it comes to the treatment of eye conditions and systemic conditions as they relate to eye care.
10. Cell and Flare: Why Care                                                                                                    1 hr
    (COPE# 11985-SD
    A discussion about uveitis from a clinical perspective that looks at differential diagnosis through clinical signs and laboratory testing.
11. The Office of the Future: Technology That Will Change the Way We Practice (COPE # 13366-GO)                                                                                                                2 hrs
    An enlightening look at the technology that will allow you to work smarter, not harder.  The wireless, paperless office is here.  Peer into the office of the future with this entertaining lecture.
12. Solving the Marketing Mystery: Inside Out                                                             2 hrs
    (COPE# 15998-PM)
    Don’t miss this crash course in dynamic marketing!!!! We will look at how to utilize your staff, boost customer service and how to use what is right in front of you to boost your practice performance.  We will also review what really works for external marketing and how to make the most out of every marketing dollar.
13. Practice Management 101: Getting Your Practice Together                             1 hr
    (COPE# Pending)
    This course is designed to provide optometrists with basic knowledge on practice management.  This course will detail various management concepts involving strategic planning, marketing, operations, finances, clinic and optical management.