On-Site Course Descriptions
On-Site Program
Tonometry
Lisa Lenig , COMT , OSC , Williamsport , PA Kelly Moehrle , COMT , OSC , Wexford , PA Refer to Categories-at-a-Glance for course times on p . 29 Credits : 1.00 IJCAHPO Prerequisite : The online prerequisite , " Tonometry ," is required and is offered in advance of the program at www . EyeCareCE . org . Upon registering for this learning lab , you will be registered for the prerequisite course . Description : This lab will cover the essentials for performing applanation tonometry . Participants will be guided through the entire process of performing Goldmann applanation tonometry using a slit lamp mounted Goldmann tonometer and schematic eyes . The emphasis will be on proper techniques to efficiently and safely perform the task .
INTERMEDIATE
NEW ! Biometry
Norberto Hernandez , Longview , TX Carolyn Schmidt , COMT , Annapolis , MD Refer to Categories-at-a-Glance for course times on p . 31 Credits : 2.00 IJCAHPO Description : This lab will guide the attendee through the biometry process , with the objective to elevate the attendee ’ s knowledge of intraocular lens ( IOL ) calculation measurements , by demonstrating how to translate and correlate the results through the hands-on use of multiple instruments . The attendees will rotate through stations , each with different equipment . These planned stations include IOLMaster , LENSTAR , ARGOS and ultrasound A-scan . At each station , attendees will have the opportunity to practice the skill and perfect their technique . Financial interest disclosed .
Cirrus HD-OCT
Connie McKeehen , CCOA , Spokane , WA Refer to Categories-at-a-Glance for course times on p . 31 Credits : 2.00 IJCAHPO Description : This lab will discuss clinical applications of Cirrus HD- OCT , review proper operation of the instrument and how to read the most common analysis options . The lab will focus on basic and advanced operator techniques and overcoming difficult obstacles . It will also cover troubleshooting techniques , including critiquing of current operator technique . Disclaimer : This is proprietary information presented to allow students to master a specific task or process . Alternatives to this technology may exist and a well-informed technician should have knowledge of those alternatives as well . Financial interest disclosed .
Fundus Photography
Tyler Olsby , COMT , St . Paul , MN Nakeya Pewitt , COA , Canton , MI Refer to Categories-at-a-Glance for course times on p . 31 Credits : 2.00 IJCAHPO Description : This lab will review the clinical applications of fundus photography with the CLARUS 500 retinal camera . It will demonstrate proper operation and troubleshooting techniques . Disclaimer : This is proprietary information presented to allow students to master a specific task or process . Alternatives to this technology may exist and a well-informed technician should have knowledge of those alternatives as well . Financial interest disclosed .
NEW ! Intermediate Refraction
Carolyn Schmidt , COMT , Annapolis , MD Refer to Categories-at-a-Glance for course times on p . 31 Credits : 1.00 IJCAHPO Prerequisite : The online prerequisite , " Refraction : Optics and Instrumentation ," is required and is offered in advance of the program at www . EyeCareCE . org . Participants should also complete their choice of " Plus Cylinder Refraction " or " Minus Cylinder Refraction ," as a second prerequisite course . Upon registering for this learning lab , you will be registered for the prerequisite courses . Description : This lab will cover both retinoscopy and refinement . It is recommended to have experience in performing manual retinoscopy and refinement prior to the learning lab . Both retinoscopy and refinement will be covered with an emphasis on fine tuning all techniques to increase the level of skill and confidence needed to start performing refractions on more difficult cases and patients .
NEW ! Multimodal Imaging Made Easy
Karen McHugh , CRA , Orlando , FL Refer to Categories-at-a-Glance for course times on p . 31 Credits : 2.00 IJCAHPO Description : This course , presented by Heidelberg Engineering , will review the many imaging modalities on Heidelberg devices including : optical coherence tomography ( OCT ), optical coherence tomography angiography ( OCTA ), autoflourescence , multicolor , fluorescein and indocyanine green ( ICG ) angiography , widefield and ultra-widefield imaging , high magnification , anterior segment and corneal imaging . Cases will be presented showing the different imaging modalities . Disclaimer : This is proprietary information presented to allow students to master a specific task or process . Alternatives to this technology may exist and a well-informed technician should have knowledge of those alternatives as well . Financial interest disclosed .
Slit Lamp Biomicroscopy ( 05FR34W ) ( Full )
Dominic Jacobs , MA , COT , OSA , CCRC , Bloomington , MN Friday , 10:00 a . m .– 12:15 p . m . Credits : 2.00 IJCAHPO Prerequisite : The online prerequisite , " Introduction to the Use of the Slit Lamp Microscope ," is required and is offered in advance of the program at www . EyeCareCE . org . Upon registering for this learning lab , you will be registered for the prerequisite course . Description : This lab is recommended for participants who have little ( six months to one year ) experience working with the slit lamp microscope . A hands-on lab on the use of the slit lamp microscope will be presented . Uses of various types of illumination will be discussed and practiced . Convergent and parallel optical systems ( similar to Haag-Streit and Zeiss models ) will be provided .
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