On-Site Course Descriptions
On-Site Program
Premium IOLs : What ' s New in 2022 ( 03SA6 )
Vasudha Panday , MD , San Antonio , TX Saturday , 1:45 – 2:45 p . m . Credits : 1.00 IJCAHPO , CEP : CABRN-1 Description : This course will update learners on advances in premium intraocular lens ( IOL ) technology and briefly review IOL calculations for these lenses . The focus will be on the US market and what is new and different in the available technology .
Refractive Cataract Surgery : Meet Patient Expectations With Advanced Biometry ( 01SA1 )
Robin Vann , MD , Durham , NC Saturday , 7:30 – 8:30 a . m . Credits : 1.00 IJCAHPO , CEP : CABRN-1 Description : This course will explain the principles of A-scan and optical biometry . A correlation between keratometry , refractometry and axial length will be explained as well as tips on accuracy . It will delve into treatment of astigmatism and use of advanced IOL formulas for better outcomes . Financial interest disclosed .
12 . Neuro-Ophthalmology INTERMEDIATE
Functional Vision Loss ( 01SU4 )
Steven Newman , MD , Charlottesville , VA Sunday , 11:15 a . m .– 12:15 p . m . Credits : 1.00 IJCAHPO , CEP : CABRN-1 Description : Some of the toughest patients seen in an ophthalmologist ’ s office are those where the question arises whether or not their subjective complaints are explained by objective findings . This course will emphasize the most commonly seen functional complaints , including distinguishing between malingering and conversion disorder . Useful techniques that can demonstrate the nonphysiologic nature of some complaints and how to deal with extremely difficult patients will also be discussed .
NEW ! VINDICATES : A Neuro-Ophthalmology Update on Vision Loss ( 02SU5 )
John Chen , MD , PhD , Rochester , MN Sunday , 12:30 – 1:30 p . m . Credits : 1.00 IJCAHPO , CEP : CABRN-1 Description : The course will use the mnemonic VINDICATES to discuss the differential diagnosis of vision loss .
ADVANCED
Neuro-Ophthalmic Emergencies Not to Miss ! ( 01FR4 )
Prem Subramanian , MD , PhD , Aurora , CO Friday , 11:15 a . m .– 12:15 p . m . Credits : 1.00 IJCAHPO , CEP : CABRN-1 Description : This course will help ophthalmic personnel identify patients who present to the ophthalmic practice with signs and symptoms of a neuro-ophthalmic emergency that may threaten vision , life or both . Strategies for developing a practice system to ensure these patients are treated quickly and effectively will be presented .
24 IJCAHPO ' s 50 th Annual Continuing Education Program
13 . Pediatrics INTERMEDIATE
NEW ! Ophthalmic Manifestations of Child Abuse ( 08SA5 )
Alex Levin , MD , MHSC , Rochester , NY Saturday , 12:30 – 1:30 p . m . Credits : 1.00 IJCAHPO , CEP : CABRN-1 Description : Every technician who works with children will encounter the challenge of child abuse , either by direct experience of a parent disciplining their child aggressively in the clinic or caring for a child who has been previously injured . This course will review common eye signs of child abuse , why it occurs and the technician ' s role in recognition and reporting .
ADVANCED
Challenging Cases in Pediatrics ( 04SA3 )
Matthew Gearinger , MD , Rochester , NY Saturday , 10:00 – 11:00 a . m . Credits : 1.00 IJCAHPO , CEP : CABRN-1 Description : This course will be a case-based lecture of challenging cases in pediatric ophthalmology .
14 . Ocular / Systemic Diseases INTERMEDIATE
Evaluation and Management of Thyroid Eye Disease ( 02SA1 )
John Nguyen , MD , Morgantown , WV Jamie Schaefer , MD , Providence , RI Saturday , 7:30 – 8:30 a . m . Credits : 1.00 IJCAHPO , CEP : CABRN-1 Description : This course will focus on the evaluation of thyroid eye disease , the most common autoimmune orbital disorder that is frequently misdiagnosed due to heterogenous clinical presentation . Various treatment modalities including supportive measures , corticosteroids and radiation will be discussed as well as advances in monoclonal antibodies treatment .
Patients With Genetic Ocular Disease : Tips for Techs ( 08SA4 )
Alex Levin , MD , MHSC , Rochester , NY Saturday , 11:15 a . m .– 12:15 p . m . Credits : 1.00 IJCAHPO , CEP : CABRN-1 Description : This course introduces learners to ocular diseases linked to genetics including basic pattern recognition and common procedures for patient work up and history taking . Financial interest disclosed .
15 . Diagnostic Testing / Imaging BASIC
NEW ! OCT Angiography : An Essential Safe Procedure ( 02SA5 )
Frank LaFranco , MD , Skokie , IL Saturday , 12:30 – 1:30 p . m . Credits : 1.00 IJCAHPO , CEP : CABRN-1 Description : Fluorescein angiography ( FA ) has been the gold standard for evaluating retinal diseases for the past 50 years . Now , with optical coherence tomography angiography ( OCTA ) as an addition to our available methods , we have a safe way of evaluating retinal vasculature without the inherent risk of a dye-based test . This course will describe the differences between FA and OCTA , as well as the strengths and weaknesses of each .