Thursday, May 3, 2012

TH1

Rethinking Dry Eye

Alan Kabat, OD

COPE #32082

Dry eye syndrome plagues millions of Americans, and can be a source of frustration for patients and practitioners alike. This course attempts to make sense of this complex disorder and outline a sound treatment philosophy for effective management of the dry eye patient.

TH2

IOP: More than Meets the Eye

Robert Wooldridge, OD, FAAO

COPE PENDING

Assessment of IOP seems to be a simple issue but is actually quite complicated. What is the real pressure? Can I calculate the true IOP based upon the CCT? Which tonometer should I use? Should I buy one of the new types of tonometers? Does it really matter what the true IOP is? These questions and more are addressed in this discussion. We will review the various newer tonometers and look at the evidence for and against each.

TH3

Contemporary Allergy Management

Alan Kabat, OD

COPE #27669-AS

This course reviews the pathogenesis, emerging scientific theories, clinical manifestations, and therapeutic options for the management of allergic eye disease. An extensive discussion of current medications and their specific attributes is included.

TH4

Genetic Testing and Early Detection in AMD

John McGreal, OD

COPE #32574-PS

This course will introduce the role of genetic testing in the evaluation and management of AMD. It will also review other technologies which allow for earlier detection of pathology, including fundus autofluorescence and preferential hyperacuity perimetry. Supplementation risk reduction will be discussed.

TH5

The Peripheral Retina

Jeffrey Austin, OD

COPE #27281-PS

This course will discuss various normal and abnormal findings in the peripheral retina. Diagnosis, management, and prognosis will be covered for each condition.

TH6

The Philosophy and Pharmacology of Ocular Infection Management

Alan Kabat, OD

COPE #32837-AS

Ocular infection is a serious concern for today’s practitioners. This course reviews the indications and options for anti-infective therapy, using scientific evidence and clinical cases to help convey important concepts.

TH7

What’s New in Glaucoma Symposium

R. Woodridge, G.Caldwell, J. McGreal, and J. Sowka

COPE PENDING

In this symposium, several leading clinicians review some of the latest developments in the diagnosis and management of glaucoma. The course consists of several twenty-minute long talks by the participating panelists followed by a question and answer session in which the audience has the opportunity to present their questions to the panel of experts for their opinions.

Lunch in Exhibit Hall

TH8

Medicare Coding and Billing Part 1

John McGreal, OD

COPE #32570-PM

Review the latest CMS changes in E/M coding, eye coding, fee schedules, documentation and compliance. Learn how to properly charge for services, evaluate fee schedule, document the medical record and reduce audit risk.

TH9

Anterior Segment Grand Rounds

Joseph Sowka, OD & Alan Kabat, OD

COPE #27200-AS

This course, presented in an interactive format, covers common and not-so-common maladies afflicting the anterior segment. Trauma, infections, inflammations, and infestations are all addressed. Proper differential diagnoses and therapeutic management are covered.

TH10

Oral Pharmaceutical Agents for the Treatment of Ocular Pathologies

Gregory Caldwell, OD

COPE #31319-OP

This course will provide a comprehensive review and update on pharmacological management of commonly encountered ocular conditions.

TH11

Medicare Coding and Billing Part 2

John McGreal, OD

COPE #32571-PM

Continuation of Medicare Coding and Billing Part 1

TH12

Normal Tension and Secondary Glaucoma

Joseph Sowka

COPE #27429-GL

This course examines controversies and newest thoughts behind normal tension glaucoma. Appropriate evaluation, proper diagnosis, and current therapeutic interventions are covered. Additionally, select secondary glaucomas such as those occurring from inflammation or the crystalline lens are covered.

TH13

Anterior and Posterior Segment Case Presentations-Enough Pearls to Make a Necklace.

Gregory Caldwell

COPE #32863-GO

This course reviews common to complex anomalies of the anterior and posterior segment in case format. This course will include numerous pathologies pertinent to primary care optometric practice and provide clinicians with pearls, therapeutic options and guidance around pitfalls.