On-Demand Course Descriptions
13 . Pediatrics INTERMEDIATE
NEW ! Children ’ s Eye Health and Safety : Keeping an Eye on the Patient ( VD132012 )
Brian Forbes , MD , PhD , Philadelphia , PA Credits : 1.00 IJCAHPO , CEP : CABRN-1 Description : Vision plays a critical role in a child ’ s development : physical , cognitive and social . Uncorrected refractive error impairs development , interferes with learning and even lead to permanent vision loss . Early detection and treatment are critical . This course will address important factors that cause vision loss from genetic conditions to trauma .
NEW ! Hot Topics in Pediatrics : Ahmed Valves and IOL Implants in Children ( VD132013 )
William Astle , MD , FRCSC , Dipl . ABO , Calgary , AB , Canada Credits : 1.00 IJCAHPO , CEP : CABRN-1 Description : This course includes two presentations on innovative topics in pediatric ophthalmology : Primary Ahmed Valve Implantation : A Surgical Option for Pediatric Glaucoma and IOL Implants for Children Under 1 Year of Age — A Safety Problem ? It will explore the best surgical options for children with glaucoma and discuss how intraocular lenses help avoid secondary glaucoma and aid in the visual rehabilitation of children under 1 year of age with cataracts .
14 . Ocular / Systemic Diseases INTERMEDIATE
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 .
Patients with Genetic Ocular Disease : Tips for Techs ( VD142011 )
Alex Levin , MD , MHSC , Rochester , NY 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 .
NEW ! 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 .
NEW ! Ocular Oncology : Saving Lives and Saving Eyes ( VD142013 )
Aparna Ramasubramanian , MD , Phoenix , AZ 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 .
15 . Diagnostic Testing / Imaging BASIC
All You Need to Know : Biometry and Ultrasound Physics ( VD151018 )
Yu You Jiang , MHCI , COMT , ROUB , Haverford , PA Credits : 1.00 IJCAHPO , CEP : CABRN-1 Description : This course will discuss the basics of ultrasound physics and biometry . Note : The content of this course overlaps with a presentation in the Biometry Sub-Specialty Session .
Beginner ’ s B-Scan : A Guide to Basic Screening ( VD151020 )
Carmelina Trimboli , COA , CDOS , Etobicoke , ON , Canada Credits : 1.00 IJCAHPO , CEP : CABRN-1 Description : This course will introduce beginners to the basic principles of ultrasound , probe positioning , performing a basic screen and some basic interpretation .
What is That ? Descriptive Interpretation of OCT and FA ( VD151021 )
Holly Cheshier , COT , Prior Lake , MN Credits : 1.00 IJCAHPO , CEP : CABRN-1 Description : This course is a retina-based lecture that will review optical coherence tomography ( OCT ) and fluorescein angiography ( FA ) patterns . Common pathologies that affect the retina will be discussed and case examples will be shown .
INTERMEDIATE
Color Vision Testing ( VD152027 )
Craig Simms , BSc , COMT , CDOS , ROUB , Kingston , ON , Canada Credits : 1.00 IJCAHPO , CEP : CABRN-1 Description : This course will cover color vision and color vision defects before moving on to the different ways to test color vision . A review of pseudoisochromatic plates , the D-15 and the 100 Hue will be covered . A case study of a family with color vision defects will be presented . The different testing methods will be shown in an attempt to determine the type of color vision defect present .
Electrophysiology for Technicians : What is ERG , VEP and EOG ? ( VD152026 )
Xiaosong Zhu , COMT , Wynnewood , PA Credits : 1.00 IJCAHPO , CEP : CABRN-1 Description : This course will review the layers of the retina and visual pathway , including an overview of basic electroretinography ( ERG ), visual evoked potential ( VEP ) and electroculogram ( EOG ) procedures . The course will outline these tests , why they are needed and how they are performed . Practical applications of electrophysiology will be reviewed through several case studies .
NEW ! 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 !
Fundus Photography : Tips and Pearls ( VD152024 )
Sherry Malone , COT , OSC , Plymouth , MA Credits : 1.00 IJCAHPO , CEP : CABRN-1 Description : This course will provide an overview of fundus photography , the equipment used and the steps many people miss , keeping them from experiencing success behind the camera . Topics covered will include directing your patient for successful imaging , focus , exposure and the different parameters doctors expect to be followed for each type of imagery recorded .
November 3 – 5 , 2023 • Hilton San Francisco Union Square 41
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