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Course
Expanding the Scope of Primary Care
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With the ever-expanding scope of optometric practice, it is
critical for the practicing optometrist to keep current in
multiple areas. The
following program will explore current advances in primary care
optometry including the examination of atypical patients (e.g.
brain injury patients), systemic disease and its ocular
manifestation, and exploring the latest technology available for
diagnosis and management.
This program is intended to be interactive, utilizing the
latest in interactive technology, which allows the audience to
interact with each other and the instructor.
Ocular Manifestations in Diabetes (2 hours)
Description:
Diabetic retinopathy is a leading cause of blindness and a well
known complication of diabetes. Diabetes has other influences
and affects on the ocular system, and this presentation will
review the numerous ocular complications associated with
diabetes. Current diabetic diagnosis, treatment and management
will also be discussed.
Corneal Dystrophies and Degenerations (1 hour)
Description:
The ever-expanding scope of therapeutic privileges for
optometrists has made the diagnosis and treatment of anterior
segment diseases a crucial aspect of clinical practice. This
course will examine the various forms of corneal dystrophies and
degenerations focusing on patient symptoms, diagnostic criteria,
affects on vision, and the most current management and treatment
options.
Ocular Manifestations in Autoimmune Disease (2 hours)
Description:
The autoimmune diseases provide a challenging array of systemic
and ocular complications. This course focuses on the etiology,
diagnostic criteria and management of the more common autoimmune
disorders including rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. The
associated ocular complications are discussed including
diagnosis and treatment options.
Systemic Antibiotic Management of Infection and Ocular Disease
(2 hours)
Description:
Optometrists are familiar with the use of topical antibiotics in
the treatment of ocular conditions. However, optometrists often
hesitate in the use of systemic antibiotics in treatment
protocols. This course will review the major groups of
antibiotics, their modes of action and their systemic
indications in infection management. Special emphasis will be
placed on the current use of systemic antibiotics in the
treatment of ocular disease conditions.
Examining the Atypical Patient (1 hour)
Description:
The following course with review the various forms of the
atypical patient including mentally and physically challenged
and those patients who have reduced vision from disease or
trauma. The examination of these challenging patients requires
the clinician to utilize alternative testing techniques and
interact with the patient and care givers in a unique manner.
Diagnosing and Managing Ocular Urgencies and Emergencies
(2 hours)
Description:
This course will review the various presentations of ocular
urgencies and emergencies; focusing on triaging, case history
and key points in diagnosing various emergent conditions.
Appropriate treatment and management plans will be discussed in
detail, focusing on current therapeutic intervention.
Diagnosing and Managing Ocular Allergies (1 hour)
Description:
A significant proportion of patients experience ocular
allergies: whether they report the signs and symptoms to the
practitioner or not. Crucial to a practitioner’s ability to
provide complete care for their patient is to be able to
accurately diagnose and then effectively treat and manage
patients who suffer from ocular allergies. The following
presentation will review the recent literature on allergies and
provide an update on current treatment options available.
Neuro Retinal Imaging: GDx and OCT (2 hours)
Description:
The following course will outline the theory behind the GDx and
its application in the diagnosis, treatment and management of
glaucoma. Case examples will be included to enhance the
participants experience.
Anterior Uveitis
(1 hour)
Description:
This course will focus on the diagnosis of patients with uveitis,
possible systemic causes, granulomatous, and non-granulomatous
forms, treatment, and follow-up care.
Ocular Grand Rounds (1 hour)
Description:
This course will review unique cases in a grand rounds
format. The cases
will be from a variety of ocular disciplines and will focus on
the patient presentation, differential diagnoses, and
treatment/management options.
The Eye in Systemic Disease (1 hour)
Description:
Patients present with a variety of systemic conditions
which can have ocular ramifications.
This course will evaluate common systemic conditions and
their ocular complications, focusing on diagnosis, differential
diagnosis and treatment/management.
16 COPE approved continuing education credits
Dr. Travel, LLC is an approved COPE provider
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Discounted fee based upon purchase with vacation package.
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separately, please add $400 to the above fees.
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