Glaucoma & Oral Medications
Join us for all 40 hours or you may choose the sections of interest to you – take as many sections as you like! Please consider joining us and gather among your friends and colleagues for this WORLD-CLASS CE Experience from the comfort of your home.
World-Renowned Faculty Presenters!
Open to all OD’s wishing to keep current in their glaucoma and oral medication skills to uphold continued patient care excellence.
Ron Melton, OD, FAAO; Randall Thomas, OD, FAAO; Leo Semes, OD, FAAO; Rich Madonna, OD, FAAO; Jerry Sherman, OD, FAAO; Danica Marrelli, OD, FAAO; John McSoley, OD, FAAO; Shakeel Shareef, MD; Blair Lonsberry, OD, FAAO; Bruce Onofrey, OD, RPh, FAAO, FOGS;
and Dennis Pardo, OD, MPH, MSW, LCSW, FAAO
Option 1: Full 40 hr. Course Live Webinar Series – Closed. Please See Option 2
- Top Level Education: World renowned faculty of clinicians/educators and researchers. All with decades of clinical experience treating glaucoma and using oral medications successfully! Accredited by Pacific University
School of Optometry. - All Course Handouts: Electronic format only.
- Resource Center: A Library of classic articles, research papers and videos and technology information. All accessible on the website
- 25% Discount and Free Shipping: “Ocular Therapeutics Handbook – A Clinical Manual” 4th Edition by Wolters-Kluwer Recommended but not required. Discount code and link provided upon registration.
- Upon Successful Completion of all 40 Hours: Receive a frame worthy certificate citing your dedication to exceptional patient care!
- No Post Testing Required or Given!
Option 2: Section Only Live Webinar Series – Tuition: $30.00 (per credit hour)
- Top Level Education: World renowned faculty of clinicians/educators and researchers. All with decades of clinical experience treating glaucoma and using oral medications successfully! Accredited by Pacific University
School of Optometry. - All Course Handouts: Electronic format only.
- Resource Center: A Library of classic articles, research papers and videos and technology information. All accessible on the website
- 25% Discount and Free Shipping: “Ocular Therapeutics Handbook – A Clinical Manual” 4th Edition by Wolters-Kluwer Recommended but not required. Discount code and link provided upon registration.
- Upon Successful Completion of all 40 Hours: Receive a frame worthy certificate citing your dedication to exceptional patient care!
- No Post Testing Required or Given!
Click Here To See The Course Calendar
Class Information and Schedules:
Please refer to the course offerings sheet for all class times, dates and course information.
You Must Be Present At The Live Webinar To Receive CE Credit!
LIVE Credits count with COPE/ARBO extending the rule modification until December 31, 2021. Please register with the email THAT YOU WILL USE FOR THE MEETING FOR ATTENDANCE VERIFICATION. PLEASE BE SURE THAT YOUR REGISTERED EMAIL CAN RECEIVE OUR MEETING
CORRESPONDENCES WHICH WILL INCLUDE ZOOM ID AND PC AND THE LECTURE HANDOUTS FOR EACH SECTION THE DAY BEFORE EACH CONFERENCE DATE.
Cancellation Policy For Full 4o hr. Registrants:
You may cancel and receive a full refund until the registration deadline of April 20th less a $150.00 administrative fee. Cancellation/transfer/refunds are not possible on or after the deadline date and/or for non-attendance.
Disclaimer: Only For Massachusetts OD’s Taking Option 1 (all 40 hrs)
This Course May Not Meet the Requirements for The Glaucoma/Oral Meds Certification for Massachusetts Optometrists. Before you decide to take the 40-hr. COURSE (option 1) you are advised to confirm WITH THE MASSACHUSETTS SOCIETY OF OPTOMETRISTS AND/OR THE MASSACHUSETTS BOARD OF OPTOMETRY, in writing, IF THEY WILL exercise their ADMINISTRATIVE DISCRETION AND ACCEPT THIS 40 HOUR COURSE FOR YOUR Massachusetts Certification. IF GIVEN AUTHORIZATION FROM SUCH AUTHORITY, THAT THE MASS. BOARD OF OPTOMETRY AND THE MSO WILL ACCEPT THIS COURSE TO FULFILL THE MASSACHUSETTS REQUIREMENT FOR GLAUCOMA/ORAL MEDICATION CERTIFICATION, YOU WILL BE GIVEN all the EXAMINATIONS NEEDED AS THEY REQUIRE WITH THE PASSING GRADE THAT THEY SET. YOU WILL ALSO BE GIVEN VIDEO ACCESS ONLINE TO ALL SECTIONS FOR YOUR STUDY AND REVIEW IN PREPARATION FOR REQUIRED EXAMS. AGAIN, you must contact the stated administrator which is the MSO and THE MASSACHUSETTS BOARD OF OPTOMETRY to confirm in writing that this course will be accepted as the 40 hr. Didactic requirement of the Massachusetts glaucoma/ oral meds certification course. You must submit a copy of this notice to EYE-SIGHT 20/20 with your registration, as such proof of acceptance, to be placed in the Massachusetts certification track of this course so that you will be given all the required examinations and the certification certificate to be used to submit to the Massachusetts Board of Optometry to fulfill the 40 hr. didactic requirement of the certification process. EYE-SIGHT 20/20 HAS NO INFLUENCE ON THE ADMINISTRATOR’S AND/OR THE MASS. BOARD OF OPTOMETRY’S DECISIONS NOR HAS A ROLE IN THE 20 HR OF INDEPENDENT CLINICAL TRAINING — PLEASE REFER TO MASS BOARD RULES AND REGS. FOR YOUR REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESSFUL CERTIFCATION PROCESS. Eye-Sight 20/20 does not represent or warrant in any way that successful completion of the course will meet the requirements for The Glaucoma/Oral Meds Certification for Massachusetts Optometrist (hereinafter “Certification”). Your enrollment and successful completion of the course may not be sufficient for the issuance of a certificate unless express written consent of acceptance is provided by the MSO and the Massachusetts board of Optometry to accept this course as fulfilling the 40 hr. didactic portion of the Massachusetts glaucoma / oral medication certification process. Enrollees acknowledge and agree that it is their responsibility to obtain whatever certification might be available upon completion of the course. Enrollees further agree to accept the risk that the Massachusetts Society of Optometrists and/or The Massachusetts Boar Optometry, or any board or agency with the legal authority to issue Certification, and hereby hold harmless and indemnify Eye-Sight 20/20 for any damages that result from such failure to obtain Certification.
Full Schedule and Section Courses
1. SUNDAY, APRIL 25TH + 10AM-2PM
GLAUCOMA OVERVIEW: ETIOLOGY TO EVALUATION
Leo Semes, OD
COPE #: 71997-GL4 HRS
2. TUESDAY, APRIL 27TH + 6PM-9PM
ORAL MEDICATIONS FOR OPTOMETRY
Bruce Onofrey, OD, RPh, FAAO, FOGS
The Pharmacist is NOT Your Babysitter; Learn how to properly & safely prescribe.
COPE #: 72015-PH1 HR
Management of Ocular Pain and Inflammation
COPE #: 72014-PH2 HRS
3. THURSDAY, APRIL 29TH + 6PM-9PM
ORAL MEDICATIONS FOR OPTOMETRY
Bruce Onofrey, OD, RPh, FAAO, FOGS
Case Based Management with Systemic Medications in Treating Adults and Special Populations
COPE #: 72013-PO3 HRS
4. SUNDAY, MAY 2ND + 10AM-2PM
THE GLAUCOMAS: IT’S NOT ALL POAG
Rich Madonna, OD
Angle Closure
COPE #: 71939-GL21 HR
Secondary Glaucoma
COPE #: 71942-GL2 HRS
Glaucoma Mimickers
COPE #: 71943-GL1 HR
5. SUNDAY, MAY 2ND + 4PM-8PM
TECHNOLOGY AND GLAUCOMA: OUR TOOLS
Jerry Sherman, OD.
Spectrum of Glaucoma Technologies and Standard of Care Implications – Part 1
COPE #: 71945-GL2 HRS
Spectrum of Glaucoma Technologies and Standard of Care Implications – Part 2
COPE #: 71946-GL2 HRS
6. TUESDAY, MAY4TH + 6PM-8PM
SYSTEMIC DISEASE AND GLAUCOMA
Blair Lonsberry, OD
Systemic Disease and Glaucoma
COPE #: 71947-GL2 HRS
7. TUESDAY, MAY 6TH + 6PM-9PM
EVALUATION, DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF GLAUCOMA
Leo Semes, OD
Ocular Blood Flow and Glaucoma
COPE #: 72040-GL1 HR
Foundations for Building Solid Glaucoma Care John McSoley, OD
COPE #: 72016-GL2 HRS
8. SUNDAY, MAY 16TH + 4PM-8PM
TREATMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF GLAUCOMA
Danica Marelli, OD
Medications for the Management of Glaucoma
COPE #: 71995-GL2 HRS
Detecting Structural and Functional Progression in Glaucoma
COPE #: 71951-GL2 HRS
9. TUESDAY, MAY 18TH + 6PM-9PM
TREATMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF GLAUCOMA: INCLUDING SURGICAL CONSIDERATIONS
Danica Marelli, OD
Treatment and Management of Open Angle Glaucoma
COPE #: 71948-GL1 HR
Shakeel Shareef, MD
Surgical Decision Making in a Glaucoma Patient
COPE #: 72111-GL2 HRS
10. SATURDAY, MAY 22ND + 1PM-5PM
COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE FOR THE GLAUCOMA CLINICIAN
Ron Melton, OD & Randall Thomas, OD
Contemporary Glaucoma Care
COPE #: 71930-GL3 HRS
PSYCHO-SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL IMPACT OF GLAUCOMA
Dennis Pardo, OD, MPH, MSW, LCSW, FAAO
Psycho-Social /Emotional Impact of Glaucoma
COPE #: 71940-PB1 HR
11. SUNDAY, MAY 23RD + 9AM-4PM
COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE FOR THE GLAUCOMA CLINICIAN
Ron Melton, OD & Randall Thomas, OD
Reducing the Pressure in Glaucoma Decision Making
COPE #: 71937-GL3 HRS
Glaucoma Update and Grand Rounds
COPE #: 71938-GL3 HRS