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Title	Begin Date	End Date	Course Description	Course Category	CE Credits
05FR2 Equipment Repair and Maintenance: How to Save Time and	Oct 17 2025 9:20AM	Oct 17 2025 10:20AM	Equipment Repair and Maintenance: How to Save Time and Money Description: This course will describe how to take care of and maintain basic ophthalmic equipment. Jeffery A. Hunter, COT Credit: 1	General Ophthalmic Knowledge	1.00
10FR2 Testing Visual Fields	Oct 17 2025 9:20AM	Oct 17 2025 10:20AM	Testing Visual Fields Description: This course will review basic tenets of visual field testing for the technicians and also discuss the purposes of newer test strategies. Jo Ann A. Giaconi, MD and Michael Kapamajian, MD Credit: 1	Visual Fields	1.00
12FR2 Red Flags in History Taking	Oct 17 2025 9:20AM	Oct 17 2025 10:20AM	Red Flags in History Taking Description: This course should outline questions and examples of answers from the patient that should alert you as the history taker to be more specific with your history and possible testing of the patient. The objective is to make you more aware of possible red flags with the patient's history that may need further exploration. A good historian knows when to cut to the chase and when to expand the history taking in order not to miss something that could be medically significant. A few short examples will be given with audience participation to discuss whether we have significant history, or not. Michelle D. Willis, COMT Credit: 1	History Taking	1.00
12FR23 Capstone Lectures	Oct 17 2025 9:20AM	Oct 17 2025 11:40AM	Capstone Lectures Presentations will include: Orbit and Whole Eye Transplantation by David Tse, MD, Do New Weight Loss Drugs Cause Blindness?! by Karl Golnik, MD, Global Health by Bonnie Henderson, MD., Myopia Epidemic by Aaron Miller, MD, and The Future of Intraocular Injections: What Should We Expect by Michael Stewart, MD. Credits: 2	Comprehensive Clinical Ophthalmology	2.00
14FR2W Clinical Skills Learning Lab 1	Oct 17 2025 9:20AM	Oct 17 2025 10:20AM	Clinical Skills Learning Lab 1 Description: This learning lab will provide attendees with an opportunity to practice pupil assessment, color vision testing and Amsler grid testing skills. Adam David Moses, COMT Credit: 1	Learning Lab	1.00
05FR3 Intraocular Tumors	Oct 17 2025 10:40AM	Oct 17 2025 11:40AM	Intraocular Tumors Description: This course will review common intraocular tumors, including the appropriate diagnostic tests to identify the tumors. Objectives: 1. Describe common intraocular tumors. 2. List appropriate diagnostic studies. Carol Shields, MD Credit: 1	Masters Courses	1.00
10FR3 FDA-cleared Digital Amsler Grid EyeCTester	Oct 17 2025 10:40AM	Oct 17 2025 11:40AM	FDA-cleared Digital Amsler Grid EyeCTester: Leveraging Smartphone Tools for Remote Vision Monitoring Description: This course describes the new Digital Amsler Grid tool, EyeCTester, which includes additional vision tests. This tool allows patients to have their vision monitored from home, a process known as Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM). Participants will discuss RPM and when to consider its use. Subclinical vision changes may be detected, leading to faster management and potentially better outcomes. Retinal, glaucomatous, and neuro-ophthalmic conditions may be monitored. The Digital Amsler Grid will be compared to other visual field devices and discussed, as will how this tool may help providers discriminate between retinal, optic nerve, and central pathologies. Jade S. Schiffman MD, FAAO, FAAN Credit: 1	Instruments and Specialized Tests	1.00
14FR3W Clinical Skills Learning Lab 1	Oct 17 2025 10:40AM	Oct 17 2025 11:40AM	Clinical Skills Learning Lab 1 Description: This learning lab will provide attendees with an opportunity to practice pupil assessment, color vision testing and Amsler grid testing skills. Dionysia Catherine Hahn, COT, OSA, OSC Credit: 1	Learning Lab	1.00
15FR3W Intravitreal Injections	Oct 17 2025 10:40AM	Oct 17 2025 11:40AM	Assisting in Intravitreal Injections Learning Lab Description: This lab will introduce the participants to a practical approach to assisting in intravitreal eye injections and demonstrate strategies to reduce the potential of endophthalmitis. Aseptic techniques, lid preparation, room preparation, instrument setup and control strategies will be exhibited while keeping the patient safe and comfortable during the procedures. Natalie M. Loyacano, COMT OCSR, (F)ATPO, OSA Credit: 1	Learning Lab	1.00
01FR4 Acute Vision Loss	Oct 17 2025 12:10PM	Oct 17 2025 1:10PM	Acute Vision Loss Description: This course will provide attendees with a detailed approach to patient care with acute vision loss. Hon-Vu Q. Duong, MD, SFHEA Credit: 1	Masters Courses	1.00
02FR4 Under the Knife: Behind the Scenes of Difficult Cases	Oct 17 2025 12:10PM	Oct 17 2025 1:10PM	Under the Knife: Behind the Scenes of Difficult Cases Description: This course will present difficult general surgical cases and their management. Important steps in the diagnosis, pre-op and patient management that lead to positive outcomes will be discussed. Complicated procedures and post-op care of various difficult cases and how the technician can recognize and assist in these critical moments will be addressed. Michael Stewart, MD Credit: 1	General Surgery	1.00
05FR4 Ultrasound Interpretation	Oct 17 2025 12:10PM	Oct 17 2025 1:10PM	Ultrasound Interpretation Description: This course is designed to teach students how to accurately interpret ophthalmic ultrasound images, with a focus on recognizing anatomical structures, identifying pathological patterns, and effectively documenting findings. Students will learn how to analyze ultrasound patterns to differentiate between normal anatomy and a variety of ocular pathologies. The course will also cover essential strategies for writing clear and informative ultrasound reports, including how to articulate findings, describe limitations of the imaging modality. Maru E. Bretana, CDOS Credit: 1	Diagnostic Testing/Imaging	1.00
10FR4 Slit Lamp	Oct 17 2025 12:10PM	Oct 17 2025 1:10PM	Slit Lamp Description: This course will start by covering the anatomy of the slit lamp and how it works. The lighting techniques will be discussed including direct and indirect illumination techniques. Each lighting technique discussed will include clinical photos to illustrate how the different lighting techniques can be used to illustrate normal anatomy of the eye and different abnormalities. Colleen Moody, COMT Credit: 1	Instruments and Specialized Tests	1.00
12FR3 Childhood Glaucoma: Pearls for the Ophthalmic Techn	Oct 17 2025 12:10PM	Oct 17 2025 1:10PM	Childhood Glaucoma: Pearls for the Ophthalmic Technician Description: This course will teach participants how to describe the signs and symptoms of Glaucoma, along with the various types of glaucoma that manifest in children. Examination and workup techniques for children with glaucoma will be covered. Raymond Areaux, Jr, MD Credit: 1	Masters Courses	1.00
12FR4 Teleophthalmology	Oct 17 2025 12:10PM	Oct 17 2025 1:10PM	Teleophthalmology Description: This course is designed to outline the different types of teleophthalmology (synchronous versus asynchronous), as well as discuss the current different methodologies. It will also review the newest technologies and innovations in teleophthalmology. Janet Lynn Hunter, COMT Credit: 1	Comprehensive Clinical Ophthalmology	1.00
13FR4W Basic Ocular Motility Learning Lab	Oct 17 2025 12:10PM	Oct 17 2025 1:10PM	Basic Ocular Motility Learning Lab Description: This course will focus on the basic principles of ocular motility and ocular motility testing. Demonstrations will be followed by hands-on practice with ongoing reviews and feedback. Michelle P. Herrin, COMT Credit: 1	Learning Lab	1.00
14FR4W Clinical Skills Learning Lab 2	Oct 17 2025 12:10PM	Oct 17 2025 1:10PM	Clinical Skills Learning Lab 2 Description: This lab will provide attendees with an opportunity to practice confrontational visual fields, direct ophthalmoscopy and exophthalmometry. David Karl Plumley, COA, MBA Credit: 1	Learning Lab	1.00
15FR45W Surgical Assisting Learning Lab	Oct 17 2025 12:10PM	Oct 17 2025 2:30PM	Surgical Assisting Learning Lab Description: This lab will include beginning knowledge and hands on instruction for technicians preparing to enter the ophthalmic surgery operating suite, or for those who are thinking about entering the operating room in the coming year. This lab will cover general ophthalmology topics. Topics covered will include basic anatomy, types of ophthalmic surgery, surgery steps and the reason for each step and basic principles of gowning, gloving and sterile technique. Natalie Loyacano, COMT, OCSR, (F)ATPO, OSA Credits: 2	Learning Lab	2.00
01FR5 Ophthalmic Pathology - Diseases Through the Microscope	Oct 17 2025 1:30PM	Oct 17 2025 2:30PM	Ophthalmic Pathology - Diseases Through the Microscope Description: Attendees will be introduced to the process of tissue processing and assessing diseases from a microscopy standpoint. Hon-Vu Q. Duong, MD, SFHEA Credit: 1	Ocular/Systemic Diseases	1.00
02FR5 Imaging in Neuro-Ophthalmology: A Case-Based Approach	Oct 17 2025 1:30PM	Oct 17 2025 2:30PM	Imaging in Neuro-Ophthalmology: A Case-Based Approach Description: Using cases of typical neuro-ophthalmic diseases (IIH, optic neuritis, NAION, tumor), this course will show how office and radiologic imaging should be used to make a diagnosis and to predict visual outcomes. Prem Subramanian, MD, PhD Credit: 1	Neuro-Ophthalmology	1.00
05FR5 UBM Practical Tips	Oct 17 2025 1:30PM	Oct 17 2025 2:30PM	UBM Practical Tips Description: This class is designed for intermediate ocular sonographers who have a solid understanding of ocular anatomy and routinely perform sonographic examinations. The course will focus on practical techniques for evaluating the anterior chamber using ultrasound biomicroscopy (UBM). Emphasis will be placed on strategies to obtain higher-quality images and optimize the diagnostic value of UBM. Students will learn to assess various anterior segment pathologies, including tumors, iris clefts, intraocular lens (IOL) positioning, and dynamic angle evaluation. Maru E. Bretana, CDOS Credit: 1	Diagnostic Testing/Imaging	1.00
10FR5 Front Office Super Staff	Oct 17 2025 1:30PM	Oct 17 2025 2:30PM	Front Office Super Staff Description: The front office staff lay the foundation of customer service, clinic flow, and the initiation of insurance and patient payment processes. This course will provide information on the essentials for front office success. Christine M. Mcdonald, COA Credit: 1	Administrative/Practice Management	1.00
12FR5 Advanced OCT and OCT Angiography with CIRRUS HD-OCT	Oct 17 2025 1:30PM	Oct 17 2025 2:30PM	Advanced OCT and OCT Angiography with CIRRUS HD-OCT Description: This course will discuss best practices for more advanced scanning and OCT Angiography. We will review HD scanning options in the central and peripheral retina and OCT Angiography. We will also cover analysis and scan quality. Upon completion of this course, the attendee should be able to: 1) Understand OCT Angiography and its clinical applications 2) Choose the appropriate HD scan and capture peripheral pathology 3) Understand the angiography analysis to determine quality. Credit: 1	Instruments and Specialized Tests	1.00
13FR5W Intermediate Ocular Motility Learning Lab	Oct 17 2025 1:30PM	Oct 17 2025 2:30PM	Intermediate Ocular Motility Learning Lab Prerequisite: Knowledge of basic anatomy of extraocular muscles (EOM); basic knowledge of EOM actions; knowledge of basic strabismus; knowledge of basic strabismus measurements; and/or completion of Basic Ocular Motility Lab. Description: This course will build on skills and knowledge acquired in the Basic course including binocular function, basic sensory testing and more complex ocular motor testing. Demonstrations will be followed by hands-on practice with ongoing reviews and feedback. Michelle P. Herrin, COMT Credit: 1	Learning Lab	1.00
14FR5W Clinical Skills Learning Lab 2	Oct 17 2025 1:30PM	Oct 17 2025 2:30PM	Clinical Skills Learning Lab 2 Description: This lab will provide attendees with an opportunity to practice confrontational visual fields, direct ophthalmoscopy and exophthalmometry. David Karl Plumley, COA, MBA Credits: 1	Learning Lab	1.00
10FR6A Essential Clinical Skills for AOP	Oct 17 2025 2:40PM	Oct 17 2025 3:10PM	Essential Clinical Skills for AOP Description: This course will review visual acuity testing, tonometry, and key ophthalmic math skills. Craig Neil Simms, COMT, MEd, ROUB, CDOS Credit: 0.5	General Ophthalmic Knowledge	0.50
12FR6A Seeing Eye to Eye: Aligning Patient Profiles with Sur	Oct 17 2025 2:40PM	Oct 17 2025 3:10PM	Seeing Eye to Eye: Aligning Patient Profiles with Surgical Options Description: This lecture provides a comprehensive overview of modern refractive surgery techniques, focusing on the principles of matching the right procedure to the right patient. Participants will learn to identify and differentiate current surgical options—including LASIK, PRK, SMILE, implantable collamer lenses (ICLs), and refractive lens exchange—and evaluate their respective benefits and limitations in diverse clinical scenarios. Gary Legault, MD Credit: 0.5	Refractive and Cataract Surgery	0.50
01FR6 Grand Rounds: Case Studies in Ophthalmic Ultrasound	Oct 17 2025 2:50PM	Oct 17 2025 3:50PM	Grand Rounds: Case Studies in Ophthalmic Ultrasound Description: Interactive case studies focusing on ophthalmic ultrasound will be presented in a grand rounds format. Standardized echography and ultrasound biomicroscopy (UBM) will be shown as integral studies to aid in the diagnosis of complex ophthalmic diseases. Clinical findings, as well as other imaging studies including fundus photography, angiography and optical coherence tomography (OCT) will be correlated with ultrasound findings. Audience participation is highly encouraged. Brandy H. Lorek, CDOS, ROUB Credit: 1	Masters Courses	1.00
02FR6 Mystery Retina 2025: Interactive Discussion of Challe	Oct 17 2025 2:50PM	Oct 17 2025 3:50PM	Mystery Retina 2025: Interactive Discussion of Challenging Cases Prerequisite: Knowledge of ophthalmic anatomy and physiology. Description: This course will discuss a number of diagnostically challenging “mystery retina” cases. The majority of the presentations will include interpretation of fluorescein angiography (FA) and optical coherence tomography (OCT) test results. When indicated, other studies will be shown including indocyanine green (ICG) angiography, echography, autofluorescence, electrophysiologic studies, computed tomography (CT) and/or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and occasionally, cytology and histopathology. The cases will be presented as unknowns followed by discussion. Financial interest disclosed. William F. Mieler, MD Credit: 1	Masters Courses	1.00
05FR6 Reviewing the FTC Eyeglass Rule	Oct 17 2025 2:50PM	Oct 17 2025 3:50PM	Reviewing the FTC Eyeglass Rule Description: This course will cover the revised Federal Trade Commission Eyeglass rule that became effective in September, 2024 and how it impacts ophthalmic and optometric practices that sell eye wear. Mary Pat Johnson, COMT Credit: 1	Chart Documentation/Coding/Scribing/Triage	1.00
13FR6W Visual Acuity Testing for Preverbal Children	Oct 17 2025 2:50PM	Oct 17 2025 3:50PM	Visual Acuity Testing for Preverbal Children Description: The vision exam can be very challenging in pediatric ophthalmology. We will discuss different tools and equipment used for vision testing in very young children. This lab will include practice with Teller Acuity Cards, HOTV match card and opto-kinetic drum. Tips will be shared to help attendees feel confident testing preverbal children. Sonia Xiaosong Zhu, COMT Credit: 1	Learning Lab	1.00
10FR6B What Did the Doctor Mean? Explaining Ophthal	Oct 17 2025 3:20PM	Oct 17 2025 3:50PM	What Did the Doctor Mean? Explaining Ophthalmic Testing to Your Patients Description: Many ophthalmologists give only the basic description of ophthalmic testing to their patients, leaving the ophthalmic technician to fill in the gaps. Learn how to explain these tests to your patients without overwhelming them with technical details or talking down to them. Danielle Thuen, COA Credit: 0.5	Diagnostic Testing/Imaging	0.50
12FR6B Low Vision Rehabilitation	Oct 17 2025 3:20PM	Oct 17 2025 3:50PM	Low Vision Rehabilitation Description: This course reviews aspects of low vision rehabilitation in clinical care. Vision impairment and its categories will be defined, specific impacts on visual function will be discussed, and the examination and treatment of patients with low vision will be introduced. A discussion of low vision devices, including optical and non-optical types, IT technology, as well as activities of daily living strategies and sighted guide mobility technique are described. Khadija Shahid, OD Credit: 0.5	Low Vision/Treatment	0.50

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