Berkeley In Focus - UC Berkeley School of Optometry

Neuro-Optometry & Binocular Vision

Join us for a 4-hour, live online continuing education series focused on Neuro-Optometry & Binocular Vision. Our speakers will provide 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. Earn 4 COPE-accredited CE hours for this program (COPE accreditation pending).

Date

Sunday, March 3, 2024

Registration for this program is OPEN.

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

Composite image of Angela Chen, OD, MS, FAAO; Jacqueline Theis, OD, FAAO; and David Yang, OD, FAAO. — Angela Chen, OD, MS, FAAO; Jacqueline Theis, OD, FAAO; and David Yang, OD, FAAO

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 #TBD

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

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 #TBD

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.

ONLINE 10:00 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 #TBD

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 11:00 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 #TBD

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.

Registration Details

Registration is OPEN. Registration will close on Thursday, February 29, 2024, or when capacity is filled, whichever comes first.

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 accreditation pending). 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.

Questions?

View our Frequently Asked Questions page for information on registration, CE credit guidelines, certification letters, cancellations, and refunds.