Wed Oct 15th
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15,2025
2HRS OF COPE ACCREDITED CE EVENT # VIRTUAL
8:00pm-10:00pm eastern time
8:00pm -10:00pm
PINAKIN DAVEY, OD
“Nutrition for the Eyes, Body and the Brain: Its importance Pre-Birth to the Golden Years” COPE # 95096-PH 1hr.
This lecture will discuss the current evidence of the role of maternal nutrition, particularly the importance of carotenoids in visual and academic performance and behavior during the developmental years. It will also discuss nutritional needs in the aging population and their role in preventing and managing ocular diseases.
“Glaucoma Protocols: Diagnosis, Treatment and Management Strategies” COPE # 95094-GL 1 hr.
This lecture will discuss evidence-based protocols in diagnosing, treating, and managing glaucoma. The lecture will discuss open-angle glaucoma, common secondary glaucoma, and the rare but important acute angle closure. These protocols are based in evidence-based and will be directly applicable to clinical situations.
10:00 PM : ADJOURNMENT
Sunday Oct 19th
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19 ,2025
10:00am-4:00pm eastern time
6HRS OF COPE ACCREDITED CE EVENT # SYNCHRONOUS VIRTUAL
10:00am-1:00pm : Blair Lonsberry , OD
“The Eye of the Storm: Understanding Ocular Allergies” COPE # 95942 1 hr
The diagnosis and management of ocular inflammation is a crucial part of what optometrists encounter routinely in practice. An important contributor to ocular inflammation is allergies and the struggle that patients encounter especially during allergy season.
“Contemporary Pain Management in Optometric Practice” COPE # 95304 2hrs.
Ocular pain is an important reason why patients seek care, especially on an emergent basis. The following interactive presentation will use a case based approach to explore the most effective means to manage pain in optometric practice including the importance of understanding addiction (substance use disorder) and the current opioid abuse epidemic. Topical and oral pain management will be discussed with particular emphasis on the appropriate steps in prescribing oral pain medications.
1:00pm-4:00pm : Tamara Petrosyan, OD
“Urgency or Emergency: 3rd, 4th, 6th, and 7th Nerve Palsies” COPE # 97427-NO 2hrs.
Cranial nerve palsies can occur in patients of all ages and from various etiologies. This course will review the anatomy, physiology, etiology, and management of third, fourth, and sixth cranial nerve palsies emphasizing their relevance in primary optometric care
“Reflexes Gone Wild: How Primitive Reflexes Can Play Tricks on Your Eyes” COPE # 95110-FV 1hr.
Curious why some people’s eyes seem to have a mind of their own? This lecture explores the wild world of primitive reflexes and their surprising effects on visual performance. We will explore how these reflexes can negatively impact visual skills and academic performance if they stick around after they are supposed to be gone.
4PM : ADJOURNMENT
Sunday Nov 16th
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16 ,2025
6HRS OF COPE ACCREDITED CE EVENT # SYNCHRONOUS VIRTUAL
10:00am-4:00pm eastern time
10:00am- 1:00pm : CHRIS BORGMAN, OD
“Optic Nerve Anomalies”: COPE # 96363-NO 1hr.
Optometrists encounter many different presentations of optic nerve head anomalies. Given that optic nerves present on a spectrum of variations, it can be difficult to determine true pathologic versus physiologic optic nerve appearances. This course will highlight key clinical findings of 5 different optic nerve disorders practitioners may encounter in their daily practices in hopes of making more confident clinical decisions when encountering odd optic nerve presentations.
“NEURO-EYE GRAND ROUNDS”: COPE # 97743-NO 2 hrs.
This grand-rounds style continuing education course will highlight approximately 9 unique neuro-optometry cases that the author has managed and used to increase his knowledge in the neuro- optometry realm of eye care. This course will review and discuss the pathology behind specifically chosen real neuro-optometry and orbital pathology cases that are not seen every day in optometry. An approach to review and use our vast knowledge of ocular anatomy, physiology, and pathology will be reviewed to best manage patients that may not present every day. New thoughts in the management and treatment of neuro-optometry and orbital pathology cases will be reviewed.
1pm-4pm : TAMARA PETROSYAN , OD
“Seeing Through the Pain: Navigating Narcotic Use in Optometry” COPE # 95108-PH 1hr.
This lecture will delve into effective pain management techniques for the primary care optometrist. We will discuss practical approaches to alleviate pain – balancing OTC, non-narcotic, and narcotic use. This lecture covers opioid use and abuse and its recognition.
“When Topicals Just Don’t Cut It: Oral Antibiotics in Eyecare” COPE# 97999-PH 2hrs.
This lecture aims to deepen eyecare professionals’ understanding of the oral antibiotics frequently used in eyecare. The course will demystify the five main classes of oral antibiotics—beta-lactams, sulfonamides, macrolide, tetracyclines, and fluoroquinolones—highlighting their respective mechanisms of action, advantages, and disadvantages. The lecture will also equip attendees with the skills to manage common ocular diseases requiring oral antibiotic treatment. By the end of the course, participants will have gained valuable insights into selecting appropriate treatment protocols, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
4PM : ADJOURNMENT
Wed Nov 19th
EYE-SIGHT 20/20 PRESENTS
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19 ,2025
2HRS OF COPE ACCREDITED CE EVENT # SYNCHRONOUS VIRTUAL
8:00pm-10:00pm Eastern Time
Roman Krivochenitser, OD
“Secondary Glaucoma Pearls” COPE # 98398-GL 1 hr.
This course will define conditions and causes of secondary glaucoma as well as define classification types. Treatment modalities will also be discussed as well as significant diagnostic pearls. General management strategies will also be stressed.
“DSLT” and the future of Glaucoma” COPE # 98397 -GL 1 hr.
This course will describe the emerging technology of DSLT, IOP lowering modalities and future technologies such as smart contact lenses. This course will describe all the technologies and provide pearls to incorporate these technologies into Optometrists individual practices.
