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SUNDAY, APRIL 26th
SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 2026 10am-2pm EASTERN STD TIME
10:00am-12:00pm: MITCH IBACH , OD
“Acute Glaucoma: A Guideline to Diagnosis. Differentials, and Treatments” 1hr. COPE # 102361-GL
This lecture provides an in-depth exploration of acute glaucomas, including acute angle-closure glaucoma, secondary acute glaucomas such as Posner-Schlossman syndrome, iris bombe, hyphema, post-surgical, and drug-induced glaucomas. It covers pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and comprehensive management strategies, emphasizing the importance of prompt intervention and post-operative care.
“I’ve Diagnosed Open-Angle Glaucoma, Now What?” A review of first-line glaucoma treatments” 1 hr. COPE # 101889-GL
This course will provide optometrists with a comprehensive understanding of first line glaucoma treatment options, including topical medications, selective laser trabeculoplasty, and emerging drug delivery systems. Attendees will compare mechanisms of action, clinical effectiveness, side effect profiles, and patient quality of life implications.
12:OOpm-2:00pm: ANDREW RIXON,OD
“Justify the Jargon!: A call to constantly challenge conventional Glaucoma concepts”
1hr. COPE # 101802-GL
Glaucoma teaching is plagued by repetitive indoctrination of concepts that often leads to their acceptance as law. This course will challenge certain concepts with the goal of changing the mindset of the attendee from one of rote application to a more detailed approach that allows for personalized medicine
“OCT Biomarkers: The Eye, the Body and the Brain” 1 hr. COPE # 98945-GO
Identification of biological markers are becoming an increasingly important and tangible reality in eyecare. Biomarkers have been identified in anterior and posterior segments of the eyes using various imaging modalities. Biomarkers in eyecare range from ocular biomarkers for ocular conditions to ocular biomarkers for systemic, vascular and aging-related neurodegenerative conditions. This lecture will specifically highlight many relevant retinal biomarkers that can currently be identified on OCT and OCT-A and also discuss how the advances in science may unlock their potential noninvasive use in the detection of non-ocular conditions in the future.
2:00pm : ADJOURNMENT
SUNDAY, MAY 17TH
10:00am-2:00pm: MARC MYERS,OD
“Opiates and Ocular Pain Management” 2hrs. COPE # 101990-PH
Discussion of the mechanism of pain associated with diagnoses of the ocular adnexa, orbit, and globe. Presentation of treatment modalities used to manage pain associated with ocular disease. Discussion of the therapeutic use of opiate medications in the management of ocular disease.
“Ocular Urgencies and Emergencies” 2hrs.COPE # 102298-GO
Cases of current methods of treating ocular emergencies and urgencies. Includes the ocular adnexa and lacrimal system, mechanical and infectious involvement of the anterior segment, urgent glaucomas, and posterior segment disease.
2:00pm : ADJOURNMENT
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29TH
8:00pm -10:00 pm EASTERN STD TIME
ANGLEA HOWEL , OD
”Ocular Findings That Suggest Child Abuse” 2 hrs. COPE PROCESSING: PB
A review of the prevalence of child abuse, child neglect and the ocular conditions that may occur in abusive situations. Provide clinical pearls to identify and manage ocular injuries. Discuss what traumas may be suspicious for abuse versus accidental occurrence. Case reports with examples of abuse and neglect will be discussed.
10:00pm : ADJOURNMENT
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13TH
WEDNESDAY,MAY 13 , 2026
8:00pm -10:00 pm EASTERN STD TIME
LEO SEMES , OD
”An Introduction to Human Trafficking: Vulnerability, Impact and Action” 2 hrs. COPE PROCESSING -PB
The widespread contemporary exploitation of men, women and children is unacceptable to people of conscience the world over. This course in intended to show how attendees can renew both our resolve as well as our initiatives to protect those who are vulnerable.
10:00pm : ADJOURNMENT
