On-Demand Course Descriptions
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14 . Ocular / Systemic Diseases INTERMEDIATE
Ocular Oncology : Saving Lives and Saving Eyes ( VD142013 )
Aparna Ramasubramanian , MD , Thiensville , WI Credits : 1.00 IJCAHPO , CEP : CABRN-1 Description : This course will discuss common benign and malignant intraocular tumors in children and adults including diagnostic features and treatment options .
Current Concepts in Thyroid Eye Disease ( VD142010 )
Richard Allen , MD , PhD , FACS , Austin , TX Credits : 0.75 IJCAHPO Description : Thyroid eye disease is an inflammation of the orbit usually associated with a history of an underlying thyroid abnormality . The course of the disease may be mild , moderate or severe . Ocular complications of the disease include exposure keratopathy , proptosis , strabismus and compressive optic neuropathy . This course will review the work-up of a patient with thyroid eye disease and the current medical and surgical treatments available .
Understanding Ophthalmic Effects of Chronic Disease ( VD142012 )
Michael Stewart , MD , Jacksonville , FL Credits : 1.00 IJCAHPO , CEP : CABRN-1 Description : This course will discuss the relationship between the eye and important chronic diseases . Eyes have often been called the “ window ” to the rest of the body , a tribute to the many systemic diseases whose ocular findings can lead to accurate diagnoses . This course will review the ocular findings and their frequent association with chronic diseases .
15 . Diagnostic Testing / Imaging BASIC
NEW ! Ocular Ultrasound in Marine Mammals ( VD151032 )
Cynthia Kendall , BMET , Sacramento , CA Credits : 1.00 IJCAHPO , CEP : CABRN-1 Description : In this course we will demonstrate other ways to perform diagnostic ultrasound under special circumstances . We will look at a report of three exams of the same Hawai ’ ian Monk Seal over four years with various eye problems over time . Images of other marine animals like dolphin , penguin , sea lion and elephant seal will show unique anatomy and how it affects the animal ’ s vision as well as how they differ from the human eye .
Ultrawide Field Photography ( VD151016 )
Jeremy Shaw , MD , Irwindale , CA Lupe Cisneros , COA , Ontario , CA Credits : 0.75 IJCAHPO Description : This course will provide an introduction to ultrawide photography . It will discuss current applications , tips for acquiring useful images and use in the management of diabetic retinopathy .
INTERMEDIATE
NEW ! Beyond Basics : Assessment and Analysis of B-Scan ( VD152031 )
Carmelina Trimboli , COA , CDOS , Etobicoke , ON , Canada Credits : 1.00 IJCAHPO , CEP : CABRN-1 Description : This course will review basic B-scan techniques and their value and describe how to perform ultrasound assessment and analysis .
42 IJCAHPO ' s 52 nd Annual Continuing Education Program
NEW ! Ultrasound Fundamentals in Ophthalmic Oncology ( VD152033 )
M . Bernadete Ayres , MD , CDOS , ROUB , Ann Arbor , MI Ericca Nickles , COA , Ann Arbor , MI Erin Manno , COT , OSA , Ann Arbor , MI Tanya McClendon , CDOS , ROUB , Ann Arbor , MI Credits : 1.00 IJCAHPO , CEP : CABRN-1 Description : This course will provide a practical and comprehensive review of sonographic imaging techniques and interpretation using A-scan , B-scan , and high-resolution ultrasound ( UBM ) with emphasis on intraocular , ocular surface tumors , and orbital tumors . Sonographic features of common tumors will be presented . This course will be based on an interactive approach with audiovisual demonstration of examination techniques and presenting a wide variety of case-based tumors . At the end of the course , attendees will learn these techniques and identify specific features to accurately differentiate the most common tumors .
Exo Eso Express ( VD152025 )
Sherry Malone , COT , OSC , Plymouth , MA Credits : 1.00 IJCAHPO , CEP : CABRN-1 Description : This course will describe how to identify eye deviations , prism powers and base directions to correct those deviations utilizing the Hirschberg test and the Krimsky test . It ' s easier than you think !
Introduction to Ophthalmic Ultrasound ( VD152028 )
Craig Simms , BSc , COMT , ROUB , CDOS , Kingston , ON , Canada Credits : 1.00 IJCAHPO , CEP : CABRN-1 Description : This course will cover ophthalmic ultrasound including a brief review of ultrasound physics , ultrasound biometry , B-scan , standardized A-scan and ultrasound biomicroscopy ( UBM ).
ADVANCED
NEW ! Ultrasound in Ocular Oncology : Lesion Assessment ( VD153030 )
Carmelina Trimboli , COA , CDOS , Etobicoke , ON , Canada Credits : 1.00 IJCAHPO , CEP : CABRN-1 Description : This lecture will provide insight into evaluating elevated intraocular lesions with B-scan . Emphasis will be on how to measure lesions and identify common intraocular pathology .
Ultrasound for the Diabetic Patient ( VD153023 )
Craig Simms , BSc , COMT , ROUB , CDOS , Kingston , ON , Canada Credits : 0.75 IJCAHPO Description : This course will explore ultrasonic techniques specific to ultrasonic findings in a diabetic patient . A review of examination techniques will be covered , as well as techniques specific to diabetic retinopathy . Specific techniques will include examination of vitreous hemorrhage , retinal tear and posterior hyphema .
16 . Visual Fields INTERMEDIATE
Visual Field ( VD162005 )
Shymaa Mohamed , COT , CDOS , ROUB , OSC , Grosse Pointe Woods , MI Credits : 1.00 IJCAHPO , CEP : CABRN-1 Description : After completing this course , attendees will be able to describe the visual field and its boundaries . The anatomy and physiology of the visual pathway and types of defects will be described . The course will also discuss confrontation , Amsler grid and automated visual field testing , including how to obtain a reliable test .
Visual Field Testing in Glaucoma ( VD162004 )
Neil Choplin , MD , Jamul , CA Credits : 1.00 IJCAHPO , CEP : CABRN-1 Description : This course will discuss principles of visual field testing as applied to glaucoma . The anatomic basis of visual field defects in glaucoma will be illustrated , as well as testing strategies and follow-up for progression .