Berkeley In Focus
Notice for registered attendees: Thank you for attending Berkeley in Focus 2024. Qualified attendees will receive their CE certificate via email by March 15, 2024.
Neuro-Optometry & Binocular Vision
Berkeley in Focus was a 4-hour, live online continuing education series focused on Neuro-Optometry & Binocular Vision. Our speakers provided an overview of neuro-ophthalmological emergencies, a neuro-optometric grand rounds session, a session on visual fields, and an update on strabismus for the primary care optometrist. Four COPE-accredited CE hours were available for this program (COPE Activity #127750)
Date
Enrolled registrants will receive a unique Zoom log-in URL via email by Friday, March 1. If you do not see it, make sure to check your spam box before contacting us. Use your unique Zoom link to log on to the Zoom Webinar starting at 7:50 AM PT on Sunday, March 3rd.
Speakers & Topics
ONLINE 8:00 AM, Sunday, March 3, 2024
Strabismus for the Primary Care Optometrist
Angela Chen, OD, MS, FAAO
Associate Professor, Marshall B. Ketchum University
1 CE hour
COPE Course #89486-FV
This course provides helpful clinical pointers regarding the diagnosis and primary care management of common and some not-so-common forms of childhood and adult strabismus.
ONLINE 9:00 AM, Sunday, March 3, 2024
Neuro-Ophthalmological Emergencies
Jacqueline Theis, OD, FAAO
Neuro-Optometrist, Neuro-Optometry and Concussion Care Centre of Virginia
Assistant Professor, Uniformed Services University
1 CE hour
COPE Course #89488-NO
The course describes the symptoms, signs, and management of neuro-ophthalmological emergencies. It provides an overview of visual signs and symptoms to be concerned about, and the additional history questions the provider should ask to understand the chief complaint.
ONLINE 10:00 AM, Sunday, March 3, 2024
Neuro-Optometric Grand Rounds
Jacqueline Theis, OD, FAAO
Neuro-Optometrist, Neuro-Optometry and Concussion Care Centre of Virginia
Assistant Professor, Uniformed Services University
1 CE hour
COPE Course #89489-NO
This course reviews the optometric presentation of neurological conditions including myasthenia gravis, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinsons disease using a grand rounds case presentation format. The variability in case presentations will elaborate on the vast clinical presentations each condition has, and what role the optometrist plays in co-managing these diseases.
ONLINE 11:00 AM, Sunday, March 3, 2024
Interpreting Visual Field Test Results
David Yang, OD, FAAO
Chief of Optometry, Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS)
Co-Residency Supervisor, Optometric Residency in Ocular Disease/Neuro Optometry/Brain Injury Vision Rehabilitation
1 CE hour
COPE Course #89487-NO
This lecture will review the visual pathway and characteristic visual field defects associated with different areas of the nerve pathway. Cases will be presented to highlight points discussed.
Registration Details
Registration for this program is closed.
Pricing
- Early Registration Pricing (until January 31, 2024): $110
- Standard Registration Pricing (starting February 1, 2024): $120
Registered attendees will receive an email 24 hours prior to the lecture date with additional event information and a link to the syllabus download. If you do not receive this email, please notify us at optoce@berkeley.edu.
Continuing Education Credits
Four CE hours will be available for the full, COPE-accredited Berkeley In Focus Series (COPE Activity #127750). This program will take place via Zoom webinar. Attendees will be able to interact with the speaker and ask questions in real-time via Zoom video conference. The program will be considered a “Synchronous Virtual” course format by COPE per their guidelines, and post-course tests will not be required.
This activity meets the live, interactive CE coursework requirements of the California State Board of Optometry. Depending on your state board requirements, the “Synchronous Virtual” course format type may or may not be counted as ‘Live’ credit. Attendees should verify with their state board if this type of online, interactive webinar will count towards live CE credit.
Please note: Partial attendance of a COPE course does not count towards COPE CE.
Daily CE Breakdown*
Strabismus for the Primary Care Optometrist
COPE Course 89486-FV
1 MISC CE Hour
Neuro-Ophthalmological Emergencies
COPE Course 89488-NO
1 TPA CE Hour
Neuro-Ophthalmological Grand Rounds
COPE Course 89489-NO
1 TPA CE Hour
Interpreting Visual Field Test Results
COPE Course 89487-NO
1 TPA-GLAUCOMA CE Hour
*Total CE hours subject to change
Questions?
View our Frequently Asked Questions page for information on registration, CE credit guidelines, certification letters, cancellations, and refunds.