SUNDAY, MARCH 19TH 4hrs:  10am -2pm eastern time   

10am-12pm: Bruce Onofrey, OD.  

“Pharmacology Review-Systemic Medications” COPE # 82173-PH 2 hrs.
The goal of this presentation is to review the pharmacology and clinical applications of systemic medications in the management of ocular disease. Indications, contraindications and proper dosing in normal adults and special populations, will be presented.

12pm-1pm: Corey Lappin, OD.

“Optimizing the Ocular Surface: The Pursuit of Homeostasis” COPE   #82700-TD1hr.
Dry eye and ocular surface disease are fundamentally due to a disruption of homeostasis. This course will cover the goals of dry eye treatment in this homeostatic context.

1pm-2pm: Thuy-lan Nguyen, OD

“THE PSYCHOLOGY AND SCIENCE OF MYOPIA CONTROL” 1HR COPE# 82171-GO
Recent studies reveal a correlation between myopia and mental health, especially in terms of anxiety. Therefore, can controlling the progression of myopia help to control anxiety and improve a patient’s quality of life? This lecture will review the psychological effects of myopia in children and adolescents as well as the mental health status of the parents of myopic children. During this lecture, we will also discuss myopia control techniques including multifocal contact lenses, orthokeratology and atropine therapy.

Session fee: $ 88.00