On-Site Course Descriptions
Tech Talks — Open Mic Session ( 04SA23A )
Natalie Loyacano , COMT , ROUB , OCSR , OSA , Mandeville , LA Carla Blackburn , BSc , COMT , CDOS , ROUB , Nepean , ON , Canada Christine McDonald , COE , COA , ROUB , OSC , Fenton , MO Craig Simms , BSc , COMT , ROUB , CDOS , Kingston , ON , Canada Michelle Willis , COMT , OSC , ( F ) ATPO , Columbia , TN Saturday , 9:20 – 11:10 a . m . Credits : 1.50 IJCAHPO Description : This session will feature a panel discussion with an open mic for audience participation on a wide variety of ophthalmic topics .
6 . General Surgery INTERMEDIATE
Infection Control in Ophthalmology ( 01SU5 )
Elethia Dean , PhD , MBA , RN , BSN , Columbus , OH Sunday , 1:20 – 2:20 p . m . Credits : 1.00 IJCAHPO , CEP : CABRN-1 Description : This course will review the infection control processes for the ophthalmic nurse and technician . Standard precautions , universal precautions , as well as cleaning and disinfection in the ophthalmic setting will be covered . Financial interest disclosed .
Setting Up a Sterile Environment for Minor Surgery in an Office Setting ( 01SU4B )
Elethia Dean , PhD , MBA , RN , BSN , Columbus , OH Sunday , 12:40 – 1:10 p . m . Credits : 0.50 IJCAHPO Description : This course will cover skill sets necessary to create a safe environment when performing procedures in the office setting . Principles of infection control will be covered , including but not limited to sterilization practices , breaks in sterility , and other aspects necessary to provide safe , quality care during office procedures . Financial interest disclosed .
7 . Cornea INTERMEDIATE
NEW ! Update on Corneal Transplantation ( 03SA4A )
Joann Kang , MD , Bronx , NY Saturday , 12:00 – 12:30 p . m . Credits : 0.50 IJCAHPO Description : This course will provide a comprehensive overview of corneal transplantation including preoperative and postoperative considerations . Financial interest disclosed .
NEW ! Ocular Surface Microbiome in Health and Disease ( 01SU3B )
Charles Bouchard , MD , Maywood , IL Sunday , 11:20 – 11:50 a . m . Credits : 0.50 IJCAHPO Description : This course will provide a basic understanding of the ocular surface microbiome ( OSM ) and its role in normal and diseased eyes .
NEW ! Navigating Keratoconus : A Comprehensive Approach to Patient Work Up ( 01SU3A )
Lauren Urso , COA , Melrose Park , IL Sunday , 10:40 – 11:10 a . m . Credits : 0.50 IJCAHPO Description : This course offers ophthalmic technicians a thorough exploration of the process involved in evaluating and managing keratoconus patients . From initial assessment to ongoing monitoring , attendees will gain valuable insights into optimizing patient care and enhancing their role within the ophthalmic team .
NEW ! Cornea Under Attack : Drug Induced Corneal Complications ( 03SA4B )
Vasudha Panday , MD , San Antonio , TX Saturday , 12:40 – 1:10 p . m . Credits : 0.50 IJCAHPO Description : This course will cover various medications — systemic and topical — that have possibly detrimental effects on the cornea .
NEW ! Flooding the Desert : Dry Eye Update ( 03SA5 )
Vasudha Panday , MD , San Antonio , TX Saturday , 1:20 – 2:20 p . m . Credits : 1.00 IJCAHPO , CEP : CABRN-1 Description : This course will cover a wide variety of dry eye treatments , from the tried and true to innovative solutions that are on the horizon .
8 . Glaucoma INTERMEDIATE
New Innovative Directions in Glaucoma Detection and Management ( 02SA2 )
James C . Tsai , MD , MBA , FACS , New York , NY Saturday , 9:20 – 10:20 a . m . Credits : 1.00 IJCAHPO , CEP : CABRN-1 Description : This lecture provides a summary of new innovative advances in the detection and management of glaucoma . The participant will gain a greater understanding of potential new technologies to assess visual function , provide sustained release of drugs , and control intraocular pressure via less invasive surgical methods .
NEW ! Glaucoma Medications : The Good , The Bad , The Ugly ( 02FR3B )
Meenakshi Chaku , MD , Maywood , IL Roshni Vasaiwala , MD , Maywood , IL Friday , 11:20 – 11:50 a . m . Credits : 0.50 IJCAHPO Description : This course will describe the different classes of glaucoma medications and their mechanisms , the local and systemic side effects of these medications , and management of these side effects with a focus on corneal toxicity .
9 . Oculoplastics INTERMEDIATE
NEW ! Oculoplastics Red Flags on the Phone and in the Clinic ( 02SA6 )
Richard Allen , MD , PhD , FACS , Austin , TX Saturday , 2:40 – 3:40 p . m . Credits : 1.00 IJCAHPO , CEP : CABRN-1 Description : Triaging patients on the phone and examining patients in the clinic has the potential to identify conditions that need urgent attention . The purpose of this course is to review oculoplastic surgery scenarios on the phone that may necessitate urgent care . In addition , a number of oculoplastics conditions in the clinic will be reviewed that should not be missed .
NEW ! Chemodenervation for Functional and Cosmetic Treatments ( 02FR4 )
Charles Slonim , MD , Tampa , FL Friday , 12:00 – 1:00 p . m . Credits : 1.00 IJCAHPO , CEP : CABRN-1 Description : The course will present the use of chemodenervation agents ( e . g ., Botox , Xeomin , Dysport , etc .) for the treatment of both debilitating functional conditions and diseases , as well as the treatment of undesired cosmetic facial lines . Both the conditions and the treatments will be described in detail .
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