Morgan-Sarver Symposium

Kaitlyn Sapoznik, OD, PhD, FAAO
Assistant Professor, Office of Clinical Science
College of Optometry, University of Houston

“Retinal OCT Biomarkers: Established and Emerging”
COPE-Accredited Course: #103389-TD
1 MISC Hour

Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is enabling the development of novel retinal biomarkers. We use several established retinal OCT biomarkers in everyday clinical practice like central subfield thickness (CST). More subtle biomarkers, like disorganization of the inner retinal layers (DRIL), changes to ellipsoid zone (EZ) integrity, and retinal ischemic perivascular lesions (RIPLs) are emerging as potential retinal OCT biomarkers. This course will review established and emerging retinal OCT biomarkers with how they are used in translational research and in the clinic.

“GLP-1 RAs: Effects on the body, brain, and eye”
COPE-Accredited Course: #103390-PH
1 TPA Hour

Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs) impact have significant impacts on the body, brain, and eyes. This course will discuss indications for GLP-1 RAs use, impacts on the body, brain, and eyes and discuss emerging findings that suggest GLP-1 RAs are neuroprotective, anti-inflammatory and how these drugs could potentially help in other systemic and ocular disease beyond DM and obesity. This course will also discuss the association between GLP-1 RAs with worsening diabetic retinopathy and NAION and clinical considerations.

Brad Sutton, OD
Associate Dean, Clinical and Patient Care Services; Clinical Professor
Indiana University School of Optometry

“Topical Pharmacology Rounds”
COPE-Accredited Course: #103391-PH
2 TPA Hours

This course covers multiple topical agents utilized in eye care, discussing all categories of medications that are commonly prescribed. Topical agents discussed in detail include anti-allergy agents, IOP lowering medications, antibiotics, steroids, NSAID’s, anti-virals and medications for dry eye.

 

Nimesh Patel, OD, PhD, FAAO
Professor, Vision Science
College of Optometry, University of Houston

“Anterior Segment Laser Procedures”
COPE-Accredited Course: #103395-LP
1 TPA-GLC Hour

The course provides a evidence-based review of the most common therapeutic laser procedures performed in optometric practice (trabeculoplasty, iridotomy, and capsulotomy). Emphasis will be placed on patient selection criteria, procedural considerations and post-operative management for each. These will each be rooted in landmark studies such as the GLT, LiGHT, COAST, ZAP, and EAGLE. The course integrates practical clinical decision making with guidance from the literature to support safe and effective patient care.

 

Elaine Chen, OD, FAAO, FSLS
Associate Professor
Marshall B. Ketchum University

“Don’t Fall Behind: Here’s What’s New in Dry Eye”
COPE-Accredited Course: #103413-TD
1 TPA Hour

Whether in a primary care or a specialty dry eye practice, it is difficult for any clinician to stay up-to-date and current on the latest treatments available and determine what options may make an impact on their patients. This lecture will review the ever-evolving evidence and definitions surrounding dry eye and ocular surface disease. It will present and summarize newer pharmaceuticals and treatment options in various dry eye etiologies in order to allow clinicians to be up-to-date with new treatments and technologies in their practice.

Glaucoma Day

Led by Glen Ozawa, OD (Glaucoma Chair) and Maryam Nassiri, OD (Co-Chair)

Jennifer Currier, OD
Comprehensive Ophthalmology & Optometry Clinic
University of California, San Francisco

“The Role of Lifestyle and Nutrition in Glaucoma”
COPE-Accredited Course: #103445-GL
1 TPA-GLC Hour

This course aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the role of diet, exercise, and lifestyle modification in glaucoma.

 

John McSoley, OD
Optometrist, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
University of Miami Health System

“Clinical Evaluation of the Optic Nerve in Glaucoma Revisited”
COPE-Accredited Course: #103414-GL
1 TPA-GLC Hour

This course reviews characteristic findings of the optic nerve in glaucoma. Clinical features to separate normal from glaucomatous discs and examples of glaucomatous progression are discussed.

 

Glaucoma Roundtable Discussion Panel (In Person)
UC Berkeley Herbert Wertheim School of Optometry & Vision Science

Panel: Carl Jacobsen, OD; Todd Severin, MD
Case Presenter: Maryam Nassiri, OD
Moderator: Glen Ozawa, OD

“Glaucoma Roundtable Discussion Panel”
COPE-Accredited Course: #103586-GL
2 TPA-GLC Hours

In this roundtable description, Maryam Nassiri, OD, will be presenting cases to our panel consisting of Carl Jacobsen, OD, and Todd Severin, MD. The discussion will be moderated by Glen Ozawa, OD.