Title
Category
Credits
Event date
Cost
Diagnosis and Management of Ocular Symptoms Related to Concussion and Acquired Brain Injury
  • Disease management
  • Vision
  • 1.00 Attendance - General Attendance
  • 1.00 COPE - Optometrists
$0.00
This activity will focus on the evaluation and management of oculomotor symptoms associated with acquired brain injuries (ABI) due to concussion, stroke and other causes. It will discuss the battery of tests that can establish the presence of oculomotor dysfunction and will cover available treatment options, including glasses, prism glasses, therapeutic eye drops and vision therapy. The importance of a team management approach through collaboration and referrals will be stressed. After this activity, eye doctors should be comfortable evaluating patients with a history of concussion or ABI.
Medically Necessary Contact Lenses
  • Disease management
  • Vision
  • 1.00 AMA - Physicians
  • 1.00 Attendance - General Attendance
  • 1.00 COPE - Optometrists
$0.00
This activity will provide a current update to participants’ comprehensive knowledge and understanding of various contact lens options for patients with common diagnoses requiring medically necessary contact lenses. This session will delve into the tool chest of contact lens solutions, including standard rigid gas permeable (RGP) lens designs, reverse geometry RGPs, hybrids and scleral lenses. Participants will explore the anatomy of contact lenses, specific designs and applications for conditions such as keratoconus and irregular corneas. The activity will also cover the advantages and considerations associated with each lens type, patient experiences and advancements in scleral lens designs.

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