Session Schedule
Friday, Jun 27, 2025 |
Friday, Jun 27, 2025
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM CDT
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Location: |
Location: |
2025062719:0022:00 017 | FRI, JUN 27 | |||
Friday, Jun 27, 2025 |
Friday, Jun 27, 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
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Beginners Guide to IPL & RF (Workshop): Intense Pulse Light & Radio Frequency for Optometrists and Paraoptometrics: Instruction and Hands-On (Students
Intended for ODs and Paras without IPL or RF experience to introduce them to theory, device use and hands-on techniques. Goals: ODs comfortable with IPL & RF; Para comfortable with performing RF and assisting IPL.
Speaker(s): Jeffrey Carter Michaels, OD M. Swatts, OD Megan Morris, CPO
Treatment & Management of Ocular Disease (TD)
OD/Paraoptometric Joint Education
Workshop
AOA CE HOURS
CPC
Location: 213 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
Location: 213 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
2025062713:0015:00 020 | FRI, JUN 27 |
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Thursday, Jun 26, 2025 |
Thursday, Jun 26, 2025
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
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Compliance in the Office
Speaker(s): Katie Spear, OD, JD, MPH
Ethics/Jurisprudence (EJ)
OD/Paraoptometric Joint Education
Lecture
AOA CE HOURS
CPC
Location: 200 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 200 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062610:0011:00 000 | THU, JUN 26 |
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Thursday, Jun 26, 2025 |
Thursday, Jun 26, 2025
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
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Liability in the Office
Speaker(s): Katie Spear, OD, JD, MPH
Ethics/Jurisprudence (EJ)
OD/Paraoptometric Joint Education
Lecture
AOA CE HOURS
CPC
Location: 200 F, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 200 F, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062614:0015:00 000 | THU, JUN 26 |
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Saturday, Jun 28, 2025 |
Saturday, Jun 28, 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
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Workshop on Neurologic Exam (Paraoptometric Staff)
Assess cognitive function, identify focal neurologic loss, and evaluate cranial nerves I to XII
Neuro-Optometry (NO)
OD/Paraoptometric Joint Education
Workshop
AOA CE HOURS
CPC
Location: 212 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
Location: 212 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
2025062813:0015:00 029 | SAT, JUN 28 |
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Friday, Jun 27, 2025 |
Friday, Jun 27, 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
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Beginners Guide to IPL & RF (Workshop): Intense Pulse Light & Radio Frequency for Optometrists and Paraoptometrics: Instruction and Hands-On
Intended for ODs and Paras without IPL or RF experience to introduce them to theory, device use and hands-on techniques. Goals: ODs comfortable with IPL & RF; Para comfortable with performing RF and assisting IPL.
Speaker(s): Jeffrey Carter Michaels, OD M. Swatts, OD Megan Morris, CPO
Treatment & Management of Ocular Disease (TD)
OD/Paraoptometric Joint Education
Workshop
AOA CE HOURS
CPC
Location: 213 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
Location: 213 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
2025062713:0015:00 020 | FRI, JUN 27 |
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Saturday, Jun 28, 2025 |
Saturday, Jun 28, 2025
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM CDT
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Location: 213 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center |
Location: 213 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center |
2025062807:0008:00 000 | SAT, JUN 28 |
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Thursday, Jun 26, 2025 |
Thursday, Jun 26, 2025
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT
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Anterior Segment Laser Lab (Students)
Participants will be able to perform an SLT, LPI, and YAG capsulotomy on model eyes. Techniques to minimize complications and maximize patient outcomes will be discussed.
Surgical Procedures (SP)
OD Education
Workshop
COPE
Location: 213 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
Location: 213 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
2025062608:0010:00 002 | THU, JUN 26 |
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Thursday, Jun 26, 2025 |
Thursday, Jun 26, 2025
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT
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Scleral Lens Workshop (Students)
This interactive workshop will teach you how to insert and remove scleral lenses, select diagnostic lenses, examine the eye and scleral with profilometry and examine lenses with both Slit Lamps and OCTs.
Paraoptometric (PARA)
Paraoptometric Education
Workshop
CPC
Location: 212 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
Location: 212 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
2025062608:0010:00 004 | THU, JUN 26 |
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Thursday, Jun 26, 2025 |
Thursday, Jun 26, 2025
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM CDT
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Injecting Confidence: Techniques for Safe and Effective Immunization (Students)
Injection Skills (IS)
OD Education
Workshop
AOA CE HOURS
Location: 213 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
Location: 213 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
2025062615:0017:00 019 | THU, JUN 26 |
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Thursday, Jun 26, 2025 |
Thursday, Jun 26, 2025
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
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Retina OCT Retina Workshop: How to Scan How to Interpret (Students)
Variety of scanning strategies will be used to demonstrate normal findings as opposed to morphologic and physiologic effect of various pathologic conditions. Interpretation of the resulted images is a critical part of this workshop
Treatment & Management of Ocular Disease (TD)
OD/Paraoptometric Joint Education
Workshop
AOA CE HOURS
CPC
Location: 213 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
Location: 213 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
2025062617:0019:00 015 | THU, JUN 26 |
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Saturday, Jun 28, 2025 |
Saturday, Jun 28, 2025
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
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Optometric Surgical Assisting for the Paraoptometric Technician - Workshop (Paraoptometric Staff)
Speaker(s): Richard Castillo, OD, DO Nate Castillo, OD, MBA Komal Patel, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO
Paraoptometric (PARA)
Paraoptometric Education
Workshop
CPC
Location: 213 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 4.00 |
Location: 213 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 4.00 |
2025062808:0012:00 040 | SAT, JUN 28 |
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Friday, Jun 27, 2025 |
Friday, Jun 27, 2025
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
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Residency Forum
Speaker(s): Mahsa Katherine Masoudi, OD
General Optometry (GO)
OD/Paraoptometric Joint Education
Lecture
AOA CE HOURS
Location: 205 CD, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
Location: 205 CD, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
2025062709:0011:00 000 | FRI, JUN 27 |
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Friday, Jun 27, 2025 |
Friday, Jun 27, 2025
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
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Residency Panel
Speaker(s): George Veliky, OD
General Optometry (GO)
OD/Paraoptometric Joint Education
Lecture
AOA CE HOURS
Location: 205 CD, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 205 CD, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062711:0012:00 000 | FRI, JUN 27 |
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Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025 |
Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
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An Optometric Approach to Stroke Evaluation: Where Should I Begin?
The emphasis of the course will center on what is the role of the primary care optometrist in the evaluation of the patient who had a stroke. One of the goals is to help bring attention to what patients experience after a stroke and how their world has been changed. Speaker(s): Carl Garbus, OD Eric Ikeda, OD
Low Vision/Vision Impairment & Rehabilitation (LV)
OD Education
Lecture
AOA CE HOURS
Location: 205 CD, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
Location: 205 CD, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
2025062510:0012:00 000 | WED, JUN 25 |
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Thursday, Jun 26, 2025 |
Thursday, Jun 26, 2025
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM CDT
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Injecting Confidence: Techniques for Safe and Effective Immunization
Speaker(s): Alissa M Coyne, OD Tracy Offerdahl, Pharm.D
Injection Skills (IS)
OD Education
Workshop
AOA CE HOURS
Location: 213 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
Location: 213 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
2025062615:0017:00 019 | THU, JUN 26 |
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Thursday, Jun 26, 2025 |
Thursday, Jun 26, 2025
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
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Shingles Vaccination: What’s New and What You Need to Know
Speaker(s): Tracy Offerdahl, Pharm.D Alissa M Coyne, OD
Systemic Disease (SD)
OD Education
Lecture
AOA CE HOURS
Location: 205 CD, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 205 CD, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062611:0012:00 000 | THU, JUN 26 |
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Thursday, Jun 26, 2025 |
Thursday, Jun 26, 2025
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
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IOL Course
Speaker(s): Justin Schweitzer, OD
General Optometry (GO)
OD Education
Lecture
AOA CE HOURS
Location: 205 CD, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 205 CD, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062610:0011:00 000 | THU, JUN 26 |
8684D8AD-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD D8B7E8B3-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 3A0A73C7-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 3F0A73C7-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD |
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Friday, Jun 27, 2025 |
Friday, Jun 27, 2025
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
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Papilloma Course
Speaker(s): Deborah Ristvedt, DO Cliff M Caudill, OD
Systemic Disease (SD)
OD Education
Lecture
AOA CE HOURS
Location: 205 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 205 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062711:0012:00 000 | FRI, JUN 27 |
9284D8AD-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD D8B7E8B3-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 3A0A73C7-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 3F0A73C7-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD |
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Friday, Jun 27, 2025 |
Friday, Jun 27, 2025
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT
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Botox Workshop
Speaker(s): Deborah Ristvedt, DO Cliff M Caudill, OD
Injection Skills (IS)
OD Education
Workshop
AOA CE HOURS
Location: 213 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
Location: 213 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
2025062708:0010:00 021 | FRI, JUN 27 |
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Thursday, Jun 26, 2025 |
Thursday, Jun 26, 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
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Surgical Scope Expansion Workshop
Speaker(s): Nathan Lighthizer, OD
Surgical Procedures (SP)
OD Education
Workshop
AOA CE HOURS
Location: 212 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
Location: 212 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
2025062610:0012:00 017 | THU, JUN 26 |
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Thursday, Jun 26, 2025 |
Thursday, Jun 26, 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
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Foreign Body Removal Workshop
Speaker(s): Nathan Lighthizer, OD
Surgical Procedures (SP)
OD Education
Workshop
AOA CE HOURS
Location: 212 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
Location: 212 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
2025062613:0015:00 014 | THU, JUN 26 |
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Thursday, Jun 26, 2025 |
Thursday, Jun 26, 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
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Foreign Body Removal Workshop (Students)
Speaker(s): Nathan Lighthizer, OD
Surgical Procedures (SP)
OD Education
Workshop
AOA CE HOURS
Location: 212 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
Location: 212 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
2025062613:0015:00 014 | THU, JUN 26 |
9184D8AD-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD D8B7E8B3-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 3B0A73C7-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 3F0A73C7-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD |
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Thursday, Jun 26, 2025 |
Thursday, Jun 26, 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
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A Hands-On Technology Workshop for Retinal Disease: How to implement new tools to your practice - (Students)
This hands-on workshop aims to expose and familiarize attendees with various new applications of both traditional and contemporary functional and structural technologies utilized in the management of posterior segment diseases.
Speaker(s): Mohammad Rafieetary, OD, FAAO Roya Attar, OD, MBA, DHA, FAAO Jessica Haynes, OD, FAAO, FORS
Treatment & Management of Ocular Disease (TD)
OD/Paraoptometric Joint Education
Workshop
AOA CE HOURS
CPC
Location: 213 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
Location: 213 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
2025062613:0015:00 011 | THU, JUN 26 |
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Friday, Jun 27, 2025 |
Friday, Jun 27, 2025
1:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
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Papilloma Treatment Course
Speaker(s): Deborah Ristvedt, DO Cliff M Caudill, OD
Systemic Disease (SD)
OD Education
Lecture
AOA CE HOURS
Location: 200 IJ, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 200 IJ, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062713:0013:00 000 | FRI, JUN 27 |
9284D8AD-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD D8B7E8B3-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 3A0A73C7-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 3F0A73C7-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD |
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Thursday, Jun 26, 2025 |
Thursday, Jun 26, 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
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Surgical Scope Expansion Workshop (Students)
Speaker(s): Nathan Lighthizer, OD
Surgical Procedures (SP)
OD Education
Workshop
AOA CE HOURS
Location: 212 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
Location: 212 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
2025062610:0012:00 017 | THU, JUN 26 |
9184D8AD-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD D8B7E8B3-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 3B0A73C7-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 3F0A73C7-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD |
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Thursday, Jun 26, 2025 |
Thursday, Jun 26, 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
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Treatment of Binocular Vision Disorders Workshop (Students)
Low Vision/Vision Impairment & Rehabilitation (LV)
OD Education
Workshop
AOA CE HOURS
Location: 213 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
Location: 213 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
2025062610:0012:00 018 | THU, JUN 26 |
8A84D8AD-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD D8B7E8B3-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 3B0A73C7-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 3F0A73C7-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD |
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Friday, Jun 27, 2025 |
Friday, Jun 27, 2025
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM CDT
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Slit Lamp Essentials: A Step-by-Step Workshop (Students)
The course offers hands-on training to master slit lamp techniques. Participants will learn essential examination skills, improving diagnostic accuracy and clinical competence in a structured, interactive environment. Suitable for all levels of experience.
Speaker(s): Roya Attar, OD, MBA, DHA, FAAO Mohammad Rafieetary, OD, FAAO
Paraoptometric (PARA)
Paraoptometric Education
Workshop
CPC
Location: 212 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
Location: 212 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
2025062716:0018:00 026 | FRI, JUN 27 |
8C84D8AD-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD DAB7E8B3-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 3B0A73C7-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD C75B6B89-D7FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD C55B6B89-D7FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD C35B6B89-D7FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD C15B6B89-D7FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 400A73C7-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 377F4154-D7FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD F82F054A-D6FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 3144DE83-D6FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 349C2462-D6FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 3D67063B-D6FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD F1795F1C-D8FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 85A63B6B-D8FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 2CCBEA54-D8FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 6C7F297D-D8FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 133BE248-D8FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD |
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Thursday, Jun 26, 2025 |
Thursday, Jun 26, 2025
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM CDT
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Bending Light (And Your Brain) (Students)
Created as a CPOA review, we will use practical application (aka Math All The Things!) for various optical formulas for focal length, optical cross, transposing, and the often feared and misunderstood prism/Prentice Rule.
Paraoptometric (PARA)
Paraoptometric Education
Workshop
CPC
Location: 212 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
Location: 212 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
2025062615:0017:00 013 | THU, JUN 26 |
8C84D8AD-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD DAB7E8B3-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 3B0A73C7-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD C55B6B89-D7FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD C35B6B89-D7FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD C15B6B89-D7FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 400A73C7-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 377F4154-D7FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD F42F054A-D6FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 3144DE83-D6FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 349C2462-D6FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 3D67063B-D6FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD F1795F1C-D8FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 85A63B6B-D8FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 2CCBEA54-D8FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 6C7F297D-D8FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 133BE248-D8FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD |
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Saturday, Jun 28, 2025 |
Saturday, Jun 28, 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
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Hands On: How to Handle Non-Ocular Emergencies in Office (Students)
This workshop prepares optometric physicians for non-ocular in-office emergencies, emphasizing the importance of preparedness, essential tools, and strategies for creating emergency medical kits.
General Optometry (GO)
OD Education
Workshop
AOA CE HOURS
Location: 212 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
Location: 212 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
2025062810:0012:00 027 | SAT, JUN 28 |
8684D8AD-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 940BF6BF-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD D8B7E8B3-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 3B0A73C7-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD C35B6B89-D7FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD C15B6B89-D7FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 3F0A73C7-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 377F4154-D7FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD F82F054A-D6FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 2D44DE83-D6FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 349C2462-D6FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 3D67063B-D6FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD F1795F1C-D8FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 83A63B6B-D8FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 2CCBEA54-D8FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 6C7F297D-D8FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 133BE248-D8FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD |
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Saturday, Jun 28, 2025 |
Saturday, Jun 28, 2025
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT
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Current and Emerging Therapies for Ocular Disease: A Clinical Update
The development of new and evolving therapies for both common and uncommon ocular disease states are poised to revolutionize the eye care world. Join us for an exciting session as we explore the latest clinical information on emerging diagnostic and therapeutic strategies in the management of eye disease. Speaker(s): Ron Melton, OD, FAAO Randall Thomas, OD, MPH
Pharmacology (PH)
OD Education
Lecture
COPE
Location: 208 ABCD, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
Location: 208 ABCD, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
2025062808:0010:00 000 | SAT, JUN 28 |
8E84D8AD-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 930BF6BF-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD D8B7E8B3-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 3A0A73C7-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 3E0A73C7-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD |
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Saturday, Jun 28, 2025 |
Saturday, Jun 28, 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
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Clinical Grand Rounds
Challenges in treating a wide variety of anterior and posterior segment diseases are shared in a clinical rounds format. This course covers both common and not so common ocular disorders encountered in over 80 years of combined clinical practice. An interactive approach is used to discuss diagnosis and management strategies involved with each case presentation. Clinical pearls will be shared to enhance patient care with our colleagues. Speaker(s): Ron Melton, OD, FAAO Randall Thomas, OD, MPH
General Optometry (GO)
OD Education
Lecture
COPE
Location: 208 ABCD, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
Location: 208 ABCD, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
2025062810:0012:00 000 | SAT, JUN 28 |
8684D8AD-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 930BF6BF-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD D8B7E8B3-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 3A0A73C7-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 3E0A73C7-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD |
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Friday, Jun 27, 2025 |
Friday, Jun 27, 2025
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
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Location: Exhibit Hall BC | Education Theater, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: Exhibit Hall BC | Education Theater, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062710:0011:00 000 | FRI, JUN 27 |
8684D8AD-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD D8B7E8B3-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 3A0A73C7-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 3E0A73C7-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD |
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Friday, Jun 27, 2025 |
Friday, Jun 27, 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
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Injections and Minor Procedures Workshop (Students)
Video and live demonstrations of procedures such as lesion removal, chalazion injection, biopsy technique, and trichiasis correction will be presented, as well as hands-on experience with models.
Surgical Procedures (SP)
OD Education
Workshop
AOA CE HOURS
Location: 213 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
Location: 213 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
2025062710:0012:00 023 | FRI, JUN 27 |
9184D8AD-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 940BF6BF-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD D8B7E8B3-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 3B0A73C7-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD C35B6B89-D7FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD C15B6B89-D7FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 3F0A73C7-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 377F4154-D7FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD F82F054A-D6FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 2D44DE83-D6FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 349C2462-D6FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 3D67063B-D6FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 037A5F1C-D8FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 83A63B6B-D8FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 2ACBEA54-D8FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 6A7F297D-D8FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 133BE248-D8FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD |
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Friday, Jun 27, 2025 |
Friday, Jun 27, 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
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Driving Considerations for the Visually Impaired
Speaker(s): Janis Winters, OD Maria Richman, OD, FAAO David McLaughlin Simpson, OD Sherry H Day, OD
Low Vision/Vision Impairment & Rehabilitation (LV)
OD Education
Lecture
AOA CE HOURS
Location: 205 CD, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
Location: 205 CD, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
2025062713:0015:00 000 | FRI, JUN 27 |
8A84D8AD-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD D8B7E8B3-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 3A0A73C7-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 3F0A73C7-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD |
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Saturday, Jun 28, 2025 |
Saturday, Jun 28, 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
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Para Laser Workshop
Speaker(s): Nathan Lighthizer, OD
Paraoptometric (PARA)
Paraoptometric Education
Workshop
CPC
Location: 213 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
Location: 213 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
2025062813:0015:00 041 | SAT, JUN 28 |
8C84D8AD-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD DAB7E8B3-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 3B0A73C7-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 400A73C7-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD |
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Friday, Jun 27, 2025 |
Friday, Jun 27, 2025
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM CDT
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Sports Vision
Speaker(s): Adam Bryce Blacker, OD Stephen Deondra Summerow, OD, PC
Functional Vision/Pediatrics (FV)
OD Education
Lecture
AOA CE HOURS
Location: 205 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
Location: 205 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
2025062716:0018:00 000 | FRI, JUN 27 |
8584D8AD-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD D8B7E8B3-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 3A0A73C7-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 3F0A73C7-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD |
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Saturday, Jun 28, 2025 |
Saturday, Jun 28, 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
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Workshop on Neurologic Exam (Students)
Assess cognitive function, identify focal neurologic loss, and evaluate cranial nerves I to XII
Neuro-Optometry (NO)
OD/Paraoptometric Joint Education
Workshop
AOA CE HOURS
CPC
Location: 212 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
Location: 212 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
2025062813:0015:00 029 | SAT, JUN 28 |
8B84D8AD-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD D9B7E8B3-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 3B0A73C7-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD C35B6B89-D7FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD C15B6B89-D7FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 3F0A73C7-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 400A73C7-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 377F4154-D7FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD F82F054A-D6FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 2F44DE83-D6FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 349C2462-D6FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 3D67063B-D6FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD F9795F1C-D8FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 83A63B6B-D8FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 2ACBEA54-D8FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 6A7F297D-D8FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 133BE248-D8FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD |
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Friday, Jun 27, 2025 |
Friday, Jun 27, 2025
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT
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Styling Eyewear for People of Color
This course is examining eyewear styling for people of color. It will review various unique facial features, style preferences, color preferences. We will examine some important cultural competencies, benefits, and challenges to having a ethnically diverse and welcoming practice.
Speaker(s): Ansel Johnson, OD Nancey Eugene Flowers-Harris
General Optometry (GO)
OD/Paraoptometric Joint Education
Lecture
COPE
CPC
Location: 208 ABCD, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 208 ABCD, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062715:0016:00 000 | FRI, JUN 27 |
8684D8AD-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD D9B7E8B3-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 3A0A73C7-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 3E0A73C7-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 400A73C7-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD |
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Friday, Jun 27, 2025 |
Friday, Jun 27, 2025
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT
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Managing Care
Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) are becoming increasingly prevalent, with Medicare plans available in all 50 states and Medicaid MCOs utilized in 39 states according to the Center for Medicare and Medicaid. As healthcare providers, it's crucial to grasp the implications of these managed care systems. Understanding how to navigate billing processes and deliver optimal care for patients enrolled in these plans is essential for providing effective and efficient healthcare.
Speaker(s): Katherine Rosenbaum, MSHIIM, CPOA, CPOC, ABOC, NCLE Rachel Vandekop, CPOA, CPOC, NCLE
Paraoptometric (PARA)
Paraoptometric Education
Lecture
CPC
Location: 200 F, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 200 F, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062715:0016:00 000 | FRI, JUN 27 |
8C84D8AD-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD DAB7E8B3-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 3A0A73C7-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 400A73C7-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD |
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Thursday, Jun 26, 2025 |
Thursday, Jun 26, 2025
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM CDT
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Stuck in Denial
"Are you puzzled by insurance claim denials? Feeling like you are writing off payable charges?! This is your essential guide to understanding the intricacies of insurance claims, mastering the art of correcting and comprehending denials, and effectively managing claims right from the outset.
Speaker(s): Katherine Rosenbaum, MSHIIM, CPOA, CPOC, ABOC, NCLE Rachel Vandekop, CPOA, CPOC, NCLE
Paraoptometric (PARA)
Paraoptometric Education
Lecture
CPC
Location: 200 F, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 200 F, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062619:0020:00 000 | THU, JUN 26 |
8C84D8AD-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD DAB7E8B3-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 3A0A73C7-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 400A73C7-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD |
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Friday, Jun 27, 2025 |
Friday, Jun 27, 2025
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM CDT
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Top 5 Posters Session
Speaker(s): Erik J Mothersbaugh, OD
General Optometry (GO)
OD/Paraoptometric Joint Education
Lecture
AOA CE HOURS
Location: 200 GH, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
Location: 200 GH, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
2025062716:0018:00 000 | FRI, JUN 27 |
8684D8AD-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD D9B7E8B3-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 3A0A73C7-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 3F0A73C7-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD |
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Thursday, Jun 26, 2025 |
Thursday, Jun 26, 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
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Treatment of Binocular Vision Disorders Workshop
Speaker(s): Brenda Montecalvo, OD, FCOVD, FAAO, FCSO Maria Richman, OD, FAAO
Low Vision/Vision Impairment & Rehabilitation (LV)
OD Education
Workshop
AOA CE HOURS
Location: 213 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
Location: 213 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
2025062610:0012:00 018 | THU, JUN 26 |
8A84D8AD-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD D8B7E8B3-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 3B0A73C7-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 3F0A73C7-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD |
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Friday, Jun 27, 2025 |
Friday, Jun 27, 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
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Scleral Contact Lens Fitting: A Hands-On Workshop (Students)
This hands-on course gives practitioners immediate experience and feedback in fitting scleral contact lenses. Through this interactive format, they gain valuable experience in technology, optimal fitting procedures, and how to troubleshoot the most common complications.
Contact Lens (CL)
OD Education
Workshop
AOA CE HOURS
Location: 212 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
Location: 212 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
2025062713:0015:00 025 | FRI, JUN 27 |
8384D8AD-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD D8B7E8B3-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 3B0A73C7-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD C35B6B89-D7FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD C15B6B89-D7FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 3F0A73C7-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 377F4154-D7FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD F82F054A-D6FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 2D44DE83-D6FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 349C2462-D6FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 3D67063B-D6FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD EB795F1C-D8FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 83A63B6B-D8FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 2ACBEA54-D8FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 6C7F297D-D8FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 133BE248-D8FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD |
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Saturday, Jun 28, 2025 |
Saturday, Jun 28, 2025
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT
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Magnification for Visually Impaired Patients: A Hands-On Experience (Students)
This workshop is directly applicable to providing magnification options for visually impaired patients. Attendees will use distance and near magnification devices allowing them to become familiar will the effect, selection and training of these devices.
Low Vision/Vision Impairment & Rehabilitation (LV)
OD/Paraoptometric Joint Education
Workshop
AOA CE HOURS
CPC
Location: 212 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
Location: 212 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
2025062808:0010:00 028 | SAT, JUN 28 |
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Thursday, Jun 26, 2025 |
Thursday, Jun 26, 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
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A Hands-On Technology Workshop for Retinal Disease: How to implement new tools to your practice
This hands-on workshop aims to expose and familiarize attendees with various new applications of both traditional and contemporary functional and structural technologies utilized in the management of posterior segment diseases.
Speaker(s): Mohammad Rafieetary, OD, FAAO Roya Attar, OD, MBA, DHA, FAAO Jessica Haynes, OD, FAAO, FORS
Treatment & Management of Ocular Disease (TD)
OD/Paraoptometric Joint Education
Workshop
AOA CE HOURS
CPC
Location: 213 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
Location: 213 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
2025062613:0015:00 011 | THU, JUN 26 |
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Saturday, Jun 28, 2025 |
Saturday, Jun 28, 2025
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT
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Magnification for Visually Impaired Patients: A Hands-On Experience (Paraoptometric Staff)
This workshop is directly applicable to providing magnification options for visually impaired patients. Attendees will use distance and near magnification devices allowing them to become familiar will the effect, selection and training of these devices.
Low Vision/Vision Impairment & Rehabilitation (LV)
OD/Paraoptometric Joint Education
Workshop
AOA CE HOURS
CPC
Location: 212 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
Location: 212 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
2025062808:0010:00 028 | SAT, JUN 28 |
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Friday, Jun 27, 2025 |
Friday, Jun 27, 2025
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM CDT
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"Put on Your Poker Face" Understanding Body Language
This class is design to catch a lie! Can be used to better understand how our coworkers think and relate to us. This exercise allows us to learn unique thing about each
Speaker(s): Beverly C Roberts, CPOT, ABOC
Paraoptometric (PARA)
Paraoptometric Education
Lecture
CPC
Location: 205 CD, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 205 CD, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062717:0018:00 001 | FRI, JUN 27 |
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Thursday, Jun 26, 2025 |
Thursday, Jun 26, 2025
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
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‘Level Up’ – New Paradigm for Clinical Success in Myopia Management
This course will provide clinicians with the latest knowledge in the realm of axial length and relevant applications of the latest technology, such as ocular biometry, to help optimize clinical success for myopia management.
Speaker(s): Kevin Chan, OD, MS, FAAO
General Optometry (GO)
OD Education
Lecture
AOA CE HOURS
Location: 200 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 200 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062611:0012:00 001 | THU, JUN 26 |
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Thursday, Jun 26, 2025 |
Thursday, Jun 26, 2025
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM CDT
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“In the Disc: A Journey of Glaucoma Care and Coding”Case Reviews and Coding
Grand-rounds on a variety of glaucoma cases featuring relevant findings, plus diagnostic testing focusing on pathophysiology and epidemiology of concurrent systemic diseases. Coding considerations will be highlighted throughout for proper application of rules and guidelines.
Speaker(s): Rebecca Wartman, OD Nora Lee Cothran, OD, FAAO Harvey Richman, OD, FAAO, FCOVD Walt Whitley, OD, MBA, FAAO
Glaucoma (GL)
OD/Paraoptometric Joint Education
Lecture
AOA CE HOURS
CPC
Location: 200 GH, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
Location: 200 GH, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
2025062616:0018:00 001 | THU, JUN 26 |
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Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025 |
Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
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“Now What?” - Making Sense for Your Specialty Contact Lens Patients’ Complaints
This case-based, clinically focused lecture will identify and discuss the most common patient complaints for different types of specialty lenses seen in our clinics, strategies to assess these complaints and ways to manage common issues.
Speaker(s): Jennifer Liao, OD, FAAO, FSLS Kevin Chan, OD, MS, FAAO
Contact Lens (CL)
OD Education
Lecture
AOA CE HOURS
Location: 200 GH, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 200 GH, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062511:0012:00 001 | WED, JUN 25 |
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Thursday, Jun 26, 2025 |
Thursday, Jun 26, 2025
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
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A Case Based Approach to Visual Field Interpretation and Defect Localization
This course will provide a case-based introduction to visual field analysis and interpretation. Clinical findings and patterns of visual field loss along the entire visual pathway will be covered.
Speaker(s): Carolyn Majcher, OD, FAAO, FORS Daniel Epshtein, OD, FAAO
Neuro-Optometry (NO)
OD Education
Lecture
COPE
Location: 205 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 205 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062614:0015:00 001 | THU, JUN 26 |
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Thursday, Jun 26, 2025 |
Thursday, Jun 26, 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
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A Hands-On Technology Workshop for Retinal Disease: How to implement new tools to your practice (Paraoptometric Staff)
This hands-on workshop aims to expose and familiarize attendees with various new applications of both traditional and contemporary functional and structural technologies utilized in the management of posterior segment diseases.
Speaker(s): Mohammad Rafieetary, OD, FAAO Roya Attar, OD, MBA, DHA, FAAO Jessica Haynes, OD, FAAO, FORS
Treatment & Management of Ocular Disease (TD)
OD/Paraoptometric Joint Education
Workshop
AOA CE HOURS
CPC
Location: 213 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
Location: 213 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
2025062613:0015:00 011 | THU, JUN 26 |
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Thursday, Jun 26, 2025 |
Thursday, Jun 26, 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT
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A Nerve-Racking Diagnosis: Swollen Optic Nerve Management
The numerous causes, some life threatening, of swollen optic nerves makes management seem daunting. This course reviews the diagnosis and workup of unilateral and bilateral swollen optic nerves in a case-based format.
Speaker(s): Anna Bedwell, OD, FAAO, FORS
Neuro-Optometry (NO)
OD Education
Lecture
COPE
Location: 205 CD, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
Location: 205 CD, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
2025062614:0016:00 001 | THU, JUN 26 |
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Friday, Jun 27, 2025 |
Friday, Jun 27, 2025
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
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A.I. in Cataract Surgery
AI improves outcomes in cataract surgery due to its ability to analyze large quantities of parameters, even when parameters outnumber observations compared to traditional statistical methods. This course will evaluate the technology advances in surgery.
Speaker(s): Harvey Richman, OD, FAAO, FCOVD Rebecca Wartman, OD
Peri-Operative Management of Ophthalmic Surgery (PO)
OD/Paraoptometric Joint Education
Lecture
AOA CE HOURS
CPC
Location: 200 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 200 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062710:0011:00 001 | FRI, JUN 27 |
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Thursday, Jun 26, 2025 |
Thursday, Jun 26, 2025
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
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Acute Glaucoma; A Guideline to Diagnosis, Differential, and Treatments.
This lecture provides an in-depth exploration of acute glaucomas, It covers pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and comprehensive management strategies, emphasizing the importance of prompt intervention and post-operative care.
Speaker(s): Jacob Lang, OD, FAAO Mitch Ibach, OD
Glaucoma (GL)
OD Education
Lecture
COPE
Location: 200 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 200 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062614:0015:00 001 | THU, JUN 26 |
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Friday, Jun 27, 2025 |
Friday, Jun 27, 2025
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
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Advanced Anterior Segment OCT Applications
This course will provide updates on this technology and how it is being utilized to better treat ocular surface conditions and fit specialty lenses.
Speaker(s): Mile Brujic, OD, FAAO
General Optometry (GO)
OD Education
Lecture
COPE
Location: Exhibit Hall BC | Education Theater, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: Exhibit Hall BC | Education Theater, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062711:0012:00 001 | FRI, JUN 27 |
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Thursday, Jun 26, 2025 |
Thursday, Jun 26, 2025
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM CDT
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AI and Machine Learning in Eyecare: Diagnosis and Treatment
Explore the transformative impact of AI and machine learning in eyecare, focusing on advanced diagnostic and treatment techniques to enhance patient outcomes and streamline clinical practice.
Speaker(s): Ansel Johnson, OD
Treatment & Management of Ocular Disease (TD)
OD Education
Lecture
COPE
Location: 208 ABCD, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 208 ABCD, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062607:0008:00 001 | THU, JUN 26 |
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Friday, Jun 27, 2025 |
Friday, Jun 27, 2025
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT
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AI in Focus: How Artificial Intelligence is Transforming Eye Care
This lecture explores the transformative impact of AI in eye care, focusing on advancements in diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient care. Attendees will gain insights into current AI technologies and future developments shaping the field.
Speaker(s): Roya Attar, OD, MBA, DHA, FAAO
General Optometry (GO)
OD/Paraoptometric Joint Education
Lecture
AOA CE HOURS
CPC
Location: 200 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 200 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062709:0010:00 001 | FRI, JUN 27 |
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Friday, Jun 27, 2025 |
Friday, Jun 27, 2025
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
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Amblyopia: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
This course will present a review of amblyopia diagnosis and treatment options that have been studied over the past 20 years, including alternatives to patching.
Speaker(s): Marie Bodack, OD
Functional Vision/Pediatrics (FV)
OD/Paraoptometric Joint Education
Lecture
COPE
CPC
Location: 200 CDE, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
Location: 200 CDE, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
2025062709:0011:00 001 | FRI, JUN 27 |
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Saturday, Jun 28, 2025 |
Saturday, Jun 28, 2025
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
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An Update on Infectious Retinal Disease
This course will review common bacterial and viral retinal conditions. Many of these conditions are potentially blinding, therefore early diagnosis is vital. Pathogenesis, signs and symptoms, testing, and treatment will be reviewed.
Speaker(s): Raman Bhakhri, OD, FAAO
Treatment & Management of Ocular Disease (TD)
OD Education
Lecture
AOA CE HOURS
Location: 200 GH, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
Location: 200 GH, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
2025062809:0011:00 001 | SAT, JUN 28 |
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Friday, Jun 27, 2025 |
Friday, Jun 27, 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
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An Update on Screen Time’s Impact on Childhood Development, and Optometry’s Role for All Patients
Screen time has become ubiquitous in our society with parents asking optometrists for expert opinions for their children. This course explores its impact on vision, sleep, learning, and behavioral disorders, and incorporates recently published literature.
Speaker(s): Matthew Roe, OD, FAAO, FOVDR
General Optometry (GO)
OD/Paraoptometric Joint Education
Lecture
AOA CE HOURS
CPC
Location: 200 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
Location: 200 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
2025062713:0015:00 001 | FRI, JUN 27 |
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Thursday, Jun 26, 2025 |
Thursday, Jun 26, 2025
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT
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Anterior Segment Laser Lab
Participants will be able to perform an SLT, LPI, and YAG capsulotomy on model eyes. Techniques to minimize complications and maximize patient outcomes will be discussed.
Speaker(s): Spencer Johnson, OD, FAAO
Surgical Procedures (SP)
OD Education
Workshop
COPE
Location: 213 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
Location: 213 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
2025062608:0010:00 001 | THU, JUN 26 |
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Thursday, Jun 26, 2025 |
Thursday, Jun 26, 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
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Ask The Coding Experts-2025
The AOA Coding Committee responds to dozens of questions per month on all things coding. This course will cover the primary ICD10, CPT and policy issues that are requested in an interactive format.
Speaker(s): Harvey Richman, OD, FAAO, FCOVD Rebecca Wartman, OD
Practice Management (PM)
OD/Paraoptometric Joint Education
Lecture
COPE
CPC
Location: 200 CDE, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
Location: 200 CDE, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
2025062610:0012:00 001 | THU, JUN 26 |
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Thursday, Jun 26, 2025 |
Thursday, Jun 26, 2025
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
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Beauty, Thy Name is Optometry
Welcome to Cosmoptometry. Learn about the skin and forces that are tearing it down. It’s our job to help people look and feel good. So, get some skin in the anti-aging game.
Speaker(s): Robert E Reed, OD
Paraoptometric (PARA)
Paraoptometric Education
Lecture
CPC
Location: 205 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 205 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062611:0012:00 001 | THU, JUN 26 |
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Friday, Jun 27, 2025 |
Friday, Jun 27, 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
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Beginners Guide to IPL & RF (Workshop): Intense Pulse Light & Radio Frequency for Optometrists and Paraoptometrics: Instruction and Hands-On (Paraopto
Intended for ODs and Paras without IPL or RF experience to introduce them to theory, device use and hands-on techniques. Goals: ODs comfortable with IPL & RF; Para comfortable with performing RF and assisting IPL.
Speaker(s): Jeffrey Carter Michaels, OD M. Swatts, OD Megan Morris, CPO
Treatment & Management of Ocular Disease (TD)
OD/Paraoptometric Joint Education
Workshop
AOA CE HOURS
CPC
Location: 213 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
Location: 213 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
2025062713:0015:00 020 | FRI, JUN 27 |
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Thursday, Jun 26, 2025 |
Thursday, Jun 26, 2025
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT
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Being a Patient Advocate Good customer service brings in patients, but GREAT customer service keeps them!
The primary objective for customer service is to be a patients advocate and champion. How does this fit into patient care? We will learn skills needed to provide customer service in today’s world.
Speaker(s): Beverly C Roberts, CPOT, ABOC
Paraoptometric (PARA)
Paraoptometric Education
Lecture
CPC
Location: 200 F, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 200 F, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062615:0016:00 001 | THU, JUN 26 |
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Thursday, Jun 26, 2025 |
Thursday, Jun 26, 2025
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM CDT
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Bending Light (And Your Brain) (Paraoptometric Staff)
Created as a CPOA review, we will use practical application (aka Math All The Things!) for various optical formulas for focal length, optical cross, transposing, and the often feared and misunderstood prism/Prentice Rule.
Speaker(s): Tami Arnett, CPOA, ABO
Paraoptometric (PARA)
Paraoptometric Education
Workshop
CPC
Location: 212 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
Location: 212 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
2025062615:0017:00 013 | THU, JUN 26 |
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Saturday, Jun 28, 2025 |
Saturday, Jun 28, 2025
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
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Beneath the Retina: A Deep Dive into Choroidopathy
This lecture explores the complexities of choroidal diseases, exploring their diagnosis, treatment, and management. Attendees will gain insights into various choroidal pathologies, including vascular disorders, inflammation, and tumors, enhancing their understanding and clinical approach.
Speaker(s): Roya Attar, OD, MBA, DHA, FAAO
Treatment & Management of Ocular Disease (TD)
OD Education
Lecture
AOA CE HOURS
Location: 200 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 200 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062811:0012:00 001 | SAT, JUN 28 |
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Friday, Jun 27, 2025 |
Friday, Jun 27, 2025
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
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Benefits of YouTube and Video Creation in Healthcare
This course introduces the benefits of video creation in both clinical and business administrative settings. Learn easy video creation strategies to save you time, improve your clinical outcomes and grow your clinic.
Speaker(s): Joseph Allen, OD
Practice Management (PM)
OD/Paraoptometric Joint Education
Lecture
COPE
CPC
Location: Exhibit Hall BC | Education Theater, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: Exhibit Hall BC | Education Theater, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062712:0013:00 001 | FRI, JUN 27 |
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Friday, Jun 27, 2025 |
Friday, Jun 27, 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
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Beyond the Eyes: Understanding Migraine Management for Optometrists
This course explores the pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis and treatments for migraines. The role of optometry will be emphasized for identifying migraine-related visual disturbances, ocular implications, and integrating collaborative care strategies for effective patient management.
Speaker(s): Jacqueline Theis, OD, FAAO Joseph Allen, OD
Neuro-Optometry (NO)
OD/Paraoptometric Joint Education
Lecture
COPE
CPC
Location: 200 GH, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
Location: 200 GH, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
2025062710:0012:00 001 | FRI, JUN 27 |
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Thursday, Jun 26, 2025 |
Thursday, Jun 26, 2025
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT
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Beyond the Retina: Comprehensive Ocular Assessment in Diabetes Management
This course expands beyond diabetic retinopathy and covers the full spectrum of ocular complications in diabetes. It emphasizes the importance of comprehensive eye exams in diabetic patients for early detection and management of potential complications.
Speaker(s): Roya Attar, OD, MBA, DHA, FAAO
Systemic Disease (SD)
OD Education
Lecture
AOA CE HOURS
Location: 200 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 200 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062609:0010:00 001 | THU, JUN 26 |
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Friday, Jun 27, 2025 |
Friday, Jun 27, 2025
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT
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Blinded By The Light: An Optometric "CSI" episode
It’s more than just an old rock and roll song. This class is a REAL court case with Optometric implications. How would you vote in the case? ((*** This class involves a real homicide case.))
Speaker(s): Robert E Reed, OD
Paraoptometric (PARA)
Paraoptometric Education
Lecture
CPC
Location: 200 F, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 200 F, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062709:0010:00 001 | FRI, JUN 27 |
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Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025 |
Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM CDT
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Blurred Margins: an OD’s Guide to Swollen Nerves
This course provides an overview of five differential diagnoses for optic disc edema using five unique case examples. Special attention will be paid to accessible imaging modalities, including color photos, FAF, and emphasis on OCT.
Speaker(s): Rachel Steele, OD
Systemic Disease (SD)
OD Education
Lecture
AOA CE HOURS
Location: 200 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 200 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062516:0017:00 001 | WED, JUN 25 |
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Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025 |
Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT
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Breaking Down Secondary Glaucoma
Secondary glaucoma will be discussed with case presentations, which will include common ocular signs and gonioscopy findings. This course will provide an explanation of the different treatments that can be used with secondary glaucoma.
Speaker(s): Jessica Grace Schiffbauer, OD
Glaucoma (GL)
OD/Paraoptometric Joint Education
Lecture
AOA CE HOURS
CPC
Location: 200 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 200 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062515:0016:00 001 | WED, JUN 25 |
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Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025 |
Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT
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Building Blocks for Optometry’s Role in Vision and Learning
Optometrists can identify vision conditions that play important roles in learning. With over 40 visual skills involved in learning, students with problems in these areas can struggle in the classroom.
Speaker(s): Brenda Montecalvo, OD, FCOVD, FAAO, FCSO
Functional Vision/Pediatrics (FV)
OD Education
Lecture
COPE
Location: 200 GH, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
Location: 200 GH, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
2025062514:0016:00 001 | WED, JUN 25 |
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Friday, Jun 27, 2025 |
Friday, Jun 27, 2025
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
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Checkup from the Neck Up: Integrating Audiology into your Optometry Practice
This course is designed to educate the participants on the benefits and logistics involved in integrating audiology into optometric practices.
Speaker(s): Pamela Thomas, OD
Practice Management (PM)
OD Education
Lecture
COPE
Location: 200 IJ, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 200 IJ, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062711:0012:00 001 | FRI, JUN 27 |
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Thursday, Jun 26, 2025 |
Thursday, Jun 26, 2025
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
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Child Abuse
This course will review the definitions of child abuse and neglect. Ocular and systemic signs of child abuse, along with differentials, will be covered.
Speaker(s): Marie Bodack, OD
Public Health (PB)
OD/Paraoptometric Joint Education
Lecture
AOA CE HOURS
CPC
Location: 200 GH, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 200 GH, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062611:0012:00 001 | THU, JUN 26 |
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Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025 |
Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
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Clinical Manifestation of Orbital Disease - Subtle signs that should not be missed
The goal of this course is to provide a framework on crucial clinical characteristics to distinguish orbital disorder from periorbital and intraocular lesions with special emphasis on key historical information and clinical manifestation.
Speaker(s): Sweta Das, OD
Systemic Disease (SD)
OD/Paraoptometric Joint Education
Lecture
COPE
CPC
Location: 200 CDE, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 200 CDE, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062511:0012:00 001 | WED, JUN 25 |
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Friday, Jun 27, 2025 |
Friday, Jun 27, 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
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Clinical Procedures and Pre-Testing Essentials for Paraoptometrics (Paraoptometric Staff)
This hands-on workshop equips paraoptometrics with essential skills in clinical procedures and pre-testing. Participants will gain practical experience in performing key tests and techniques to enhance patient care and support optometric practice efficiency.
Speaker(s): Roya Attar, OD, MBA, DHA, FAAO Neda Gioia, OD
Paraoptometric (PARA)
Paraoptometric Education
Workshop
CPC
Location: 212 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
Location: 212 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
2025062710:0012:00 022 | FRI, JUN 27 |
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Thursday, Jun 26, 2025 |
Thursday, Jun 26, 2025
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT
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Collaborative Approaches to Recognizing and Addressing Domestic Violence: The Role of Optometrists and Social Workers
Learn how optometrists and social workers can work together to address domestic violence, with a focus on recognizing signs, implementing interdisciplinary strategies, and practical case studies for real-world application.
Speaker(s): Kristin Adams, OD Colleen Onstad, MSW, LICSW
Public Health (PB)
OD Education
Lecture
AOA CE HOURS
Location: 200 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 200 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062615:0016:00 001 | THU, JUN 26 |
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Thursday, Jun 26, 2025 |
Thursday, Jun 26, 2025
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM CDT
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Collaborative Management of Myopia From A to Z
This course aims to familiarize paraoptometric with the essential role they can and must play in myopia control.
Speaker(s): Langis Michaud, OD MS
Paraoptometric (PARA)
Paraoptometric Education
Lecture
CPC
Location: 200 F, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 200 F, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062617:0018:00 001 | THU, JUN 26 |
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Thursday, Jun 26, 2025 |
Thursday, Jun 26, 2025
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM CDT
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Collaborative Vision: Surgical Co-Management in Eye Care
This course delves into the evolving landscape of surgical co-management in optometry. Best practices, patient-centered approaches, and the latest advancement in surgical technology will be discussed.
Speaker(s): Jessilin Quint, OD, FAAO Christen Jade Coats, OD Vin Dang, OD, FAAO
Peri-Operative Management of Ophthalmic Surgery (PO)
OD Education
Lecture
COPE
Location: 200 CDE, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 200 CDE, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062617:0018:00 001 | THU, JUN 26 |
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Friday, Jun 27, 2025 |
Friday, Jun 27, 2025
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM CDT
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Comanagement: Not Just Post-operative Care
The focus will be understanding how technician pretesting and patient work up identifies issues that need to be addressed prior to referral for cataract surgery with an overview of proper Comanagment.
Speaker(s): Tracy Schroeder Swartz, OD, MS
Paraoptometric (PARA)
Paraoptometric Education
Lecture
CPC
Location: 205 CD, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 205 CD, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062716:0017:00 001 | FRI, JUN 27 |
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Thursday, Jun 26, 2025 |
Thursday, Jun 26, 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
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Common Eye Disorders Every Technician and Optician Should Know
This interactive lecture covers essential eye disorders that every paraoptometric should know, emphasizing their symptoms, diagnosis, and management. Participants will gain practical knowledge to improve patient care and enhance their professional expertise.
Speaker(s): Roya Attar, OD, MBA, DHA, FAAO
Paraoptometric (PARA)
Paraoptometric Education
Lecture
CPC
Location: 200 F, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
Location: 200 F, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
2025062610:0012:00 001 | THU, JUN 26 |
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Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025 |
Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
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Common Retinal Diseases That You Must Know
Many patients can go unnoticed far until there is advanced retinal disease which can lead to irreversible vision loss of vision. There will be discussion on retinal complications and common treatment options.
Speaker(s): Michael Maldonado, OD, MBA
Paraoptometric (PARA)
Paraoptometric Education
Lecture
CPC
Location: 200 F, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 200 F, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062513:0014:00 001 | WED, JUN 25 |
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Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025 |
Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
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Contemporary Treatments for Presbyopia – What they are and how they work!
This course will discuss contemporary treatment options, how they work and how they can be leveraged to optimize clinical outcomes.
Speaker(s): Mile Brujic, OD, FAAO
Paraoptometric (PARA)
Paraoptometric Education
Lecture
CPC
Location: 200 F, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 200 F, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062514:0015:00 001 | WED, JUN 25 |
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Thursday, Jun 26, 2025 |
Thursday, Jun 26, 2025
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CDT
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Corneal Infections from Contact Lens Wear
This presentation begins with a review of the epidemiology and pathogenesis of ulcerative keratitis in contact lens wear. Several recent landmark studies will be analyzed in order to cite the risk factors and highlight treatments.
Speaker(s): Joseph Shovlin, OD, FAAO
Contact Lens (CL)
OD Education
CEE/TQ
Lecture
COPE
Location: 208 ABCD, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
Location: 208 ABCD, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
2025062618:0020:00 001 | THU, JUN 26 |
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Saturday, Jun 28, 2025 |
Saturday, Jun 28, 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
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Decoding Hormones: A Detailed Review of Ocular Complications from Hormonal Disruptions
Review of natural hormones made by the body and ocular complications when those hormones are absent, deficient, or in excess. Also review of ocular complications associated with medications used to supplement and/or treatment hormone inadequacies.
Speaker(s): Christen Jade Coats, OD Angela Howell, OD, FAAO, FCOVD
Systemic Disease (SD)
OD Education
Lecture
COPE
Location: 200 CDE, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
Location: 200 CDE, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
2025062813:0015:00 001 | SAT, JUN 28 |
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Friday, Jun 27, 2025 |
Friday, Jun 27, 2025
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
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Demodex And Rosacea: Friend, Foe or Frenemy?
What is the right action for the right demodex patient at the right time for the right reasons? We discuss these questions, as well as rosacea diagnosis and management.
Speaker(s): Milton Hom, OD, FAAO Mahnia Madan, OD, FAAO
General Optometry (GO)
OD Education
Lecture
COPE
Location: 200 CDE, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 200 CDE, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062711:0012:00 001 | FRI, JUN 27 |
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Thursday, Jun 26, 2025 |
Thursday, Jun 26, 2025
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM CDT
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Determining the Urgency of Retinal Referrals
This lecture will help serve as a guide to navigating which retinal conditions are emergent, urgent, or okay for next available appointments to ophthalmology with accompany retinal imaging to help you make these important referrals.
Speaker(s): Barbara Mihalik, OD
Treatment & Management of Ocular Disease (TD)
OD Education
Lecture
COPE
Location: 200 CDE, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 200 CDE, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062616:0017:00 001 | THU, JUN 26 |
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Saturday, Jun 28, 2025 |
Saturday, Jun 28, 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
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Diagnose This Disc Edema!
This course will explore the differential diagnoses and diagnostic challenges that exist when presented with optic disc swelling. Participants will learn to navigate the intricacies of optic neuropathies with confidence and precision.
Speaker(s): Carolyn Majcher, OD, FAAO, FORS Daniel Epshtein, OD, FAAO
Neuro-Optometry (NO)
OD Education
CEE/TQ
Lecture
COPE
Location: 200 CDE, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
Location: 200 CDE, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
2025062810:0012:00 001 | SAT, JUN 28 |
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Friday, Jun 27, 2025 |
Friday, Jun 27, 2025
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT
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Distinctive Optic Nerve and Retinal Imaging Features in Neuro-eye Disease
This course will concentrate on assessing the budding science associated with employing retinal and optic nerve biomarkers to aid diagnosis, staging, treatment monitoring, and prognostication of a variety of optic neuropathy and CNS conditions.
Speaker(s): Sweta Das, OD
Neuro-Optometry (NO)
OD/Paraoptometric Joint Education
Lecture
COPE
Location: Exhibit Hall BC | Education Theater, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: Exhibit Hall BC | Education Theater, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062715:0016:00 001 | FRI, JUN 27 |
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Thursday, Jun 26, 2025 |
Thursday, Jun 26, 2025
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
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Ditch the Sales Pitch: Authentic Patient Education That Drives Practice Growth (Without Feeling Like a Salesperson)
Transform your patient interactions into genuine conversations that build trust, loyalty, and naturally lead to increased acceptance of recommended products and services.
Speaker(s): Kurt Steele, OD
Practice Management (PM)
OD/Paraoptometric Joint Education
Lecture
COPE
Location: 205 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 205 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062618:0019:00 001 | THU, JUN 26 |
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Thursday, Jun 26, 2025 |
Thursday, Jun 26, 2025
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM CDT
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Dizziness - Is it coming from the Eyes? and if not... where is it coming from?
Dizziness is a vague symptom that comes from a vast etiology including vestibular, ocular, cardiovascular, neurologic, metabolic, and psychologic factors. This course provides optometrists with practical clinical skills for differential diagnosis and management of dizziness.
Speaker(s): Jacqueline Theis, OD, FAAO
Neuro-Optometry (NO)
OD Education
Lecture
AOA CE HOURS
Location: 200 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
Location: 200 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
2025062616:0018:00 001 | THU, JUN 26 |
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Thursday, Jun 26, 2025 |
Thursday, Jun 26, 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT
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Do I qualify for….From Non-Commercial Driving to Legal Blindness
Regardless of practice modality, optometrists are asked these questions. In addition to governmental standards and required testing, factors that can impact this determination such as vision loss or physical/cognitive issues, will be reviewed.
Speaker(s): Janis Winters, OD
Low Vision/Vision Impairment & Rehabilitation (LV)
OD Education
Lecture
COPE
Location: 200 GH, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
Location: 200 GH, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
2025062614:0016:00 001 | THU, JUN 26 |
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Thursday, Jun 26, 2025 |
Thursday, Jun 26, 2025
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM CDT
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Emergency Room Trauma Grand Rounds
Utilizing a grand rounds presentation format, various cases of trauma presenting to the emergency department, some of which required prompt treatment to prevent blindness and/or serious consequences, will be discussed.
Speaker(s): Carolyn Majcher, OD, FAAO, FORS Komal Patel, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO
Treatment & Management of Ocular Disease (TD)
OD Education
Lecture
AOA CE HOURS
Location: 200 IJ, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 200 IJ, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062607:0008:00 001 | THU, JUN 26 |
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Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025 |
Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT
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Empowering Your Optometry Career: Insights from Top Female Innovators
This session will cover the essential aspects of marketing yourself to practices, evaluating career opportunities in private practice versus corporate practice versus industry, and leveraging new technologies to enhance patient care and achieve career success.
Speaker(s): Patricia M Fulmer, OD Rachel Krug, OD
Practice Management (PM)
OD Education
Lecture
AOA CE HOURS
Location: 200 GH, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 200 GH, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062509:0010:00 001 | WED, JUN 25 |
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Friday, Jun 27, 2025 |
Friday, Jun 27, 2025
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM CDT
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Enhancing Accessibility in Optometric Practice: ADA Compliance in Eye Examinations
Explore ADA compliance essentials for optometric practice, focusing on office accessibility, ergonomic improvements, and testing adaptations during eye examinations to better serve patients with disabilities and different accessibility needs.
Speaker(s): Jacqueline Theis, OD, FAAO
Ethics/Jurisprudence (EJ)
OD/Paraoptometric Joint Education
Lecture
COPE
CPC
Location: 200 IJ, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 200 IJ, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062716:0017:00 001 | FRI, JUN 27 |
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Saturday, Jun 28, 2025 |
Saturday, Jun 28, 2025
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT
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Enhancing Patient Care with Fundus Autofluorescence: Implementation and Clinical Applications
Explore the practical applications of Fundus Autofluorescence Imaging (FAF) in optometry. Learn its diagnostic value, integration techniques, and how it enhances patient care in clinical practice.
Treatment & Management of Ocular Disease (TD)
OD Education
Lecture
AOA CE HOURS
Location: 205 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 205 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062809:0010:00 001 | SAT, JUN 28 |
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Friday, Jun 27, 2025 |
Friday, Jun 27, 2025
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT
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Enhancing Vision and Brain Health: Understanding the Importance of Sleep
This course explores the critical relationship between sleep, eye health, and brain function. Optometrists will gain insights into how sleep influences visual acuity, ocular health, and neurological processes, equipping them to better advise patients
Speaker(s): Jacqueline Theis, OD, FAAO Joseph Allen, OD
Systemic Disease (SD)
OD/Paraoptometric Joint Education
Lecture
AOA CE HOURS
CPC
Location: 200 GH, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 200 GH, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062709:0010:00 001 | FRI, JUN 27 |
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Thursday, Jun 26, 2025 |
Thursday, Jun 26, 2025
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
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ERG: Practical Applications in Optometry Practices
ERG technology to facilitate detection, diagnosing and managing eye diseases
Speaker(s): Frances Dickson Bynum, OD Tonya Reynoldson, OD
General Optometry (GO)
OD Education
Lecture
COPE
Location: 200 IJ, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 200 IJ, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062610:0011:00 001 | THU, JUN 26 |
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Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025 |
Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
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Esotropia & Exotropia
This course will teach the learner how to evaluate patients with esotropia or exotropia and design appropriate treatment plans. New developments of virtual programs to improve outcomes for patients with esotropia or exotropia will be presented.
Speaker(s): Brenda Montecalvo, OD, FCOVD, FAAO, FCSO
Functional Vision/Pediatrics (FV)
OD/Paraoptometric Joint Education
Lecture
AOA CE HOURS
CPC
Location: 200 IJ, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
Location: 200 IJ, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
2025062509:0011:00 001 | WED, JUN 25 |
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Saturday, Jun 28, 2025 |
Saturday, Jun 28, 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
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Eye Cancers Throughout the Lifespan
This course covers, in detail, tumors of the eye, adnexa, and visual pathway. Clinical cases are used to illustrate diagnostic guidelines, work-up, and treatment and management strategies.
Speaker(s): Joseph Pizzimenti, OD, FAAO
Functional Vision/Pediatrics (FV)
OD Education
CEE/TQ
Lecture
COPE
Location: 208 ABCD, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
Location: 208 ABCD, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
2025062813:0015:00 001 | SAT, JUN 28 |
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Friday, Jun 27, 2025 |
Friday, Jun 27, 2025
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
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Eye-Opening Cases from a Rural Optometry Practice: A Frontline Perspective on Medical Eye Care
Gain practical insights into managing unique eye emergencies encountered in a rural optometry practice, including case studies. Billing strategies are in a separate course (Part II).
Speaker(s): Kurt Steele, OD
Treatment & Management of Ocular Disease (TD)
OD Education
Lecture
COPE
Location: Exhibit Hall BC | Education Theater, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: Exhibit Hall BC | Education Theater, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062714:0015:00 001 | FRI, JUN 27 |
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Thursday, Jun 26, 2025 |
Thursday, Jun 26, 2025
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM CDT
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Eye-Opening Pharmacology: From Acute Care Cases to Confident Prescriptions
A case-based lecture on how to treat and manage common acute care cases. Both oral and topical ophthalmic medications will be discussed along with their common dosages and duration for the ocular condition presented.
Speaker(s): Jacqueline Hallauer, OD
Pharmacology (PH)
OD/Paraoptometric Joint Education
Lecture
AOA CE HOURS
CPC
Location: 200 IJ, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 200 IJ, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062616:0017:00 001 | THU, JUN 26 |
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Friday, Jun 27, 2025 |
Friday, Jun 27, 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
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Eyes have layers, Ogres have layers. End of Story.
Like Donkey talking to Shrek, it’s all about the layers. Structures within the eye have their own layers. We will explore some less common to rare eye diseases and conditions.
Speaker(s): Tami Arnett, CPOA, ABO
Paraoptometric (PARA)
Paraoptometric Education
Lecture
CPC
Location: 200 F, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
Location: 200 F, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
2025062710:0012:00 001 | FRI, JUN 27 |
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Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025 |
Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
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Eyes on Neurology: Seizures, Syncope, and Strokes
Exploration of critical connections between neurological events and eye health- how seizures, strokes, and syncope can impact ocular function, while discussing diagnostic and management strategies to enhance patient care and outcomes.
Speaker(s): Christen Jade Coats, OD Jacqueline Theis, OD, FAAO
Neuro-Optometry (NO)
OD Education
Lecture
AOA CE HOURS
Location: 200 GH, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 200 GH, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062513:0014:00 001 | WED, JUN 25 |
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Thursday, Jun 26, 2025 |
Thursday, Jun 26, 2025
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM CDT
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Feeling the Pressure- Managing Multifaceted Glaucoma Patients
This course will discuss diagnostic considerations in patients with optic neuropathy as it pertains to differentiating features of glaucomatous versus non-glaucomatous damage with an emphasis on in-office ocular techniques and recommended treatment plans.
Speaker(s): Elizabeth Marunde, OD, FAAO Ashley Kay Maglione, OD, FAAO Andrew Meagher, OD, FAAO
Glaucoma (GL)
OD Education
Lecture
COPE
Location: 200 CDE, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 200 CDE, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062607:0008:00 001 | THU, JUN 26 |
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Friday, Jun 27, 2025 |
Friday, Jun 27, 2025
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM CDT
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Fitting Infants, Toddlers and Children With Disabilities.
Ways better understand the fitting needs of infants, toddlers and children with disabilities, and be better equipped to handle the challenge professionally.
Speaker(s): Amie Marie Robinson, CPOA
General Optometry (GO)
OD/Paraoptometric Joint Education
Lecture
AOA CE HOURS
CPC
Location: 200 IJ, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 200 IJ, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062707:0008:00 001 | FRI, JUN 27 |
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Thursday, Jun 26, 2025 |
Thursday, Jun 26, 2025
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM CDT
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Five Tools to Help Evaluate Patients with Visual Impairment
A review of tools commonly used in a low vision clinic, how to use them, and why they help you provide better care for your patients with visual impairments
Speaker(s): David McLaughlin Simpson, OD
Low Vision/Vision Impairment & Rehabilitation (LV)
OD Education
Lecture
AOA CE HOURS
Location: 205 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 205 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062607:0008:00 001 | THU, JUN 26 |
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Thursday, Jun 26, 2025 |
Thursday, Jun 26, 2025
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM CDT
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Food for Thought: Unmasking the Vision-Nutrition Connection in Chronic Systemic Wellness
This lecture will delve into the involvement of optometry in advocating for wholesome dietary and lifestyle practices, with the ultimate goal of averting a range of systemic and ocular diseases.
Speaker(s): Breanne McGhee, OD, PhD, MEd, FAAO
Public Health (PB)
OD Education
Lecture
AOA CE HOURS
Location: 200 IJ, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 200 IJ, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062617:0018:00 001 | THU, JUN 26 |
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Friday, Jun 27, 2025 |
Friday, Jun 27, 2025
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM CDT
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Game On: The Impact of Gaming on Ocular Surface Health
Video games are one of the most popular forms of entertainment worldwide. This course will specifically explore the impact of gaming on ocular surface health and how gamers can protect their eyes while playing.
Speaker(s): Cory Lappin, OD, MS, FAAO
Treatment & Management of Ocular Disease (TD)
OD Education
Lecture
AOA CE HOURS
Location: 200 CDE, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 200 CDE, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062717:0018:00 001 | FRI, JUN 27 |
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Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025 |
Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT
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Getting the Red Out: Scleral Inflammation and Masquerading Syndromes
Scleritis is a serious and destructive ocular inflammation. It can often be the presenting manifestation of a serious underlying systemic disease. This course will discuss the clinical approach necessary for successfully managing scleral inflammation.
Speaker(s): Erich A Hinel, OD
Systemic Disease (SD)
OD Education
Lecture
COPE
Location: 200 CDE, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 200 CDE, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062509:0010:00 001 | WED, JUN 25 |
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Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025 |
Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
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Glaucoma Basics for the Paraoptometric
This lecture will discuss basic ocular anatomy and how Glaucoma can develop over time. Overview on the progression of Glaucoma and its secondary vision effects. Glaucoma medications will be discussed along with modern surgical options
Speaker(s): Michael Maldonado, OD, MBA
Paraoptometric (PARA)
Paraoptometric Education
Lecture
CPC
Location: 200 F, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 200 F, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062511:0012:00 001 | WED, JUN 25 |
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Friday, Jun 27, 2025 |
Friday, Jun 27, 2025
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
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Glaucoma Medications from A to P
This course will familiarize the paraoptometric with the most common drugs used in glaucoma management. An introduction to ocular anatomy and aqueous mechanics is paired with discussion of therapeutic drug classes, dosages and side effects
Speaker(s): Nora Lee Cothran, OD, FAAO
Paraoptometric (PARA)
Paraoptometric Education
Lecture
CPC
Location: 205 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 205 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062713:0014:00 001 | FRI, JUN 27 |
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Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025 |
Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT
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Glaucoma Mimickers for Primary Eye Care Providers
To describe clinical cases of non-glaucomatous optic neuropathy with emphasis on key elements that can help distinguish non-glaucomatous optic neuropathy from glaucomatous optic neuropathy.
Speaker(s): Sweta Das, OD
Glaucoma (GL)
OD/Paraoptometric Joint Education
Lecture
COPE
CPC
Location: 208 ABCD, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 208 ABCD, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062509:0010:00 001 | WED, JUN 25 |
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Thursday, Jun 26, 2025 |
Thursday, Jun 26, 2025
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
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Glaucoma MythBusters: Part 2
Building on last year’s AOA Glaucoma Mythbusters lecture I will focus on a variety of potential “myths” in glaucoma. As new science, literature, and data emerges the way that optometrists manage glaucoma will change.
Speaker(s): Justin Schweitzer, OD
Glaucoma (GL)
OD Education
Lecture
COPE
Location: 208 ABCD, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 208 ABCD, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062611:0012:00 001 | THU, JUN 26 |
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Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025 |
Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
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Growing in the work placeThe value of building working relationship
Today we will use a teambuilding exercise to begin the process of building those positive relationships. Jobs today are becoming more on a personal level than ever before.
Speaker(s): Beverly C Roberts, CPOT, ABOC
Paraoptometric (PARA)
Paraoptometric Education
Lecture
CPC
Location: 200 F, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 200 F, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062510:0011:00 001 | WED, JUN 25 |
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Saturday, Jun 28, 2025 |
Saturday, Jun 28, 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
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Hands On: How to Handle Non-Ocular Emergencies in Office
This workshop prepares optometric physicians for non-ocular in-office emergencies, emphasizing the importance of preparedness, essential tools, and strategies for creating emergency medical kits.
Speaker(s): Cecelia Catherine Koetting, OD,FAAO Jacqueline Theis, OD, FAAO Christen Jade Coats, OD
General Optometry (GO)
OD Education
Workshop
AOA CE HOURS
Location: 212 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
Location: 212 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
2025062810:0012:00 027 | SAT, JUN 28 |
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Friday, Jun 27, 2025 |
Friday, Jun 27, 2025
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
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Hello Darkness, My Old Friend: A Mental Health Primer for the Optometric Physician
America’s optometric physicians are uniquely poised to facilitate timely referrals that may aid in quelling America’s current mental health crisis. Depressive and anxiety disorders will be discussed alongside the ocular side effects of psychiatric drugs.
Speaker(s): Nora Lee Cothran, OD, FAAO
Public Health (PB)
OD Education
Lecture
COPE
Location: 208 ABCD, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 208 ABCD, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062711:0012:00 001 | FRI, JUN 27 |
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Thursday, Jun 26, 2025 |
Thursday, Jun 26, 2025
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT
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How Dry Eye Dampens Spirits: Exploring the Link Between Dry Eye and Mental Health
This course explores the complex relationship between dry eye and mental health, emphasizing links to anxiety, depression, sleep, and overall well-being, as well as the impact of mental health on perceived pain.
Speaker(s): Kaleb Sulak Abbott, OD, MS
Systemic Disease (SD)
OD Education
Lecture
COPE
Location: Exhibit Hall BC | Education Theater, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: Exhibit Hall BC | Education Theater, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062609:0010:00 001 | THU, JUN 26 |
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Friday, Jun 27, 2025 |
Friday, Jun 27, 2025
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT
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How to be a leader in Eye Care
Unlock your potential as a leader in an eye care practice! This course is focused on developing a leadership skillset needed to succeed.
Speaker(s): Jessilin Quint, OD, FAAO
Practice Management (PM)
OD/Paraoptometric Joint Education
Lecture
COPE
CPC
Location: Exhibit Hall BC | Education Theater, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: Exhibit Hall BC | Education Theater, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062709:0010:00 001 | FRI, JUN 27 |
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Friday, Jun 27, 2025 |
Friday, Jun 27, 2025
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT
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How to perform a strabismus evaluation in a primary care setting
A detailed overview of the components of a strabismus evaluation will be reviewed. The course will highlight how these evaluations can easily be performed and incorporated into a primary care setting.
Speaker(s): Reena Patel, OD, FAAO
Functional Vision/Pediatrics (FV)
OD Education
Lecture
AOA CE HOURS
Location: 205 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 205 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062709:0010:00 001 | FRI, JUN 27 |
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Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025 |
Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM CDT
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Immune Mediated Neuro-ophthalmic Disorders
Typical demographic, epidemiology, clinical features, clinical course of optic neuritis associated with MS, NMOSD and MOGAD will be covered. Updated diagnostic criteria, radiologic and serum laboratory test findings, treatment and management will be described.
Speaker(s): Sweta Das, OD
Neuro-Optometry (NO)
OD/Paraoptometric Joint Education
Lecture
AOA CE HOURS
CPC
Location: 205 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
Location: 205 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
2025062515:0017:00 001 | WED, JUN 25 |
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Thursday, Jun 26, 2025 |
Thursday, Jun 26, 2025
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
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Improving the Role of Paras in Exam Testing and Specialty Services
This interactive course will allow the audience to “choose their own adventure”. The role of paras is vital to an office’s success. Communication is the skill to understand – let’s work together in a fun format.
Speaker(s): Shalu Pal, OD FAAO FSLS FBCLA Jason Compton, OD, FAAO
Paraoptometric (PARA)
Paraoptometric Education
Lecture
CPC
Location: 200 F, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 200 F, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062618:0019:00 001 | THU, JUN 26 |
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Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025 |
Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
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Indispensable Clinical Pearls for Managing Uveitis
Uveitis is a serious and potentially destructive intraocular inflammation. It can present unique challenges for even the most experienced clinician. This course will highlight essential strategies and clinical pearls for recognizing, investigating, and treating uveitis.
Speaker(s): Erich A Hinel, OD
Systemic Disease (SD)
OD Education
Lecture
COPE
Location: 200 CDE, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 200 CDE, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062510:0011:00 001 | WED, JUN 25 |
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Friday, Jun 27, 2025 |
Friday, Jun 27, 2025
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
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Inherited Retinal Diseases: Genetic Testing and Emerging Gene Therapies
This course delves into inherited retinal diseases, exploring the role of genetic testing and emerging gene therapies. Participants will gain insights into the latest advancements, improving diagnostic accuracy and treatment outcomes for affected patients.
Speaker(s): Roya Attar, OD, MBA, DHA, FAAO
Systemic Disease (SD)
OD Education
Lecture
AOA CE HOURS
Location: 200 GH, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 200 GH, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062714:0015:00 001 | FRI, JUN 27 |
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Friday, Jun 27, 2025 |
Friday, Jun 27, 2025
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
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Inject It, Slice It, Intense Pulse Light It: Updates on Chalazion Management
The following interactive presentation will explore the diagnosis and management of chalazia including intralesional injection, excision and curettage and the use of intense pulse light (IPL).
Speaker(s): Blair Burton Lonsberry, OD Nathan Lighthizer, OD
Surgical Procedures (SP)
OD Education
CEE/TQ
Lecture
COPE
Location: 208 ABCD, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
Location: 208 ABCD, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
2025062709:0011:00 001 | FRI, JUN 27 |
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Friday, Jun 27, 2025 |
Friday, Jun 27, 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
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Injections and Minor Procedures Workshop
Video and live demonstrations of procedures such as lesion removal, chalazion injection, biopsy technique, and trichiasis correction will be presented, as well as hands-on experience with models.
Speaker(s): Spencer Johnson, OD, FAAO
Surgical Procedures (SP)
OD Education
Workshop
AOA CE HOURS
Location: 213 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
Location: 213 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
2025062710:0012:00 023 | FRI, JUN 27 |
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Thursday, Jun 26, 2025 |
Thursday, Jun 26, 2025
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CDT
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Innovations in Eyecare Today and Beyond: Coding and Reimbursement Considerations
Innovations for optometric practice. Many FDA approvals - pharmaceuticals to diagnostics to surgical procedures available all kinds of care with more pending approval. A discussion of technologies and benefits for patient care and outcomes.
Speaker(s): Rebecca Wartman, OD Walt Whitley, OD, MBA, FAAO Harvey Richman, OD, FAAO, FCOVD Nora Lee Cothran, OD, FAAO
General Optometry (GO)
OD/Paraoptometric Joint Education
Lecture
AOA CE HOURS
CPC
Location: 200 GH, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
Location: 200 GH, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
2025062618:0020:00 001 | THU, JUN 26 |
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Thursday, Jun 26, 2025 |
Thursday, Jun 26, 2025
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT
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Innovations in Ocular Surgery: The ODs Role
This course will be a broad review of the latest surgical procedures being performed today. Clinical pearls will be discussed to learn updates about these surgeries, along with the knowledge needed to properly co-manage.
Speaker(s): Justin Schweitzer, OD Walt Whitley, OD, MBA, FAAO Derek Cunningham, OD Josh Johnston, OD, FAAO
Peri-Operative Management of Ophthalmic Surgery (PO)
OD Education
CEE/TQ
Lecture
COPE
Location: 208 ABCD, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
Location: 208 ABCD, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
2025062614:0016:00 001 | THU, JUN 26 |
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Friday, Jun 27, 2025 |
Friday, Jun 27, 2025
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
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Introverts in the Workplace, It’s a Good Thing.
This course explores the value of introverted employees in the workplace and provides strategies for leaders to effectively manage and support staff.
Speaker(s): Nikie Walker, Ed.D.
Practice Management (PM)
OD/Paraoptometric Joint Education
Lecture
AOA CE HOURS
CPC
Location: 200 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 200 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062711:0012:00 001 | FRI, JUN 27 |
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Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025 |
Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
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Is Dry Eye A Concern During Myopia Control?
This lecture explores if myopia control treatments in children increase dry eye risk and identifies at-risk pediatric patients. It addresses critical concerns in optometry: balancing myopia control with managing dry eye in the pediatric population.
Speaker(s): Kaleb Sulak Abbott, OD, MS Ashley Wallace Tucker, OD, FAAO, FSLS
Contact Lens (CL)
OD Education
Lecture
COPE
Location: 200 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 200 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062514:0015:00 001 | WED, JUN 25 |
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Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025 |
Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM CDT
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Is it Just Me, Or Is Everybody Getting Old?
We live in a country where for the first time there are 7 generations alive. Generational dissension is growing. Step into another person’s life to better understand and enhance the care we provide patients.
Speaker(s): Robert E Reed, OD
Paraoptometric (PARA)
Paraoptometric Education
Lecture
CPC
Location: 200 F, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 200 F, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062516:0017:00 001 | WED, JUN 25 |
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Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025 |
Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
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It’s an emergency! Or is it? Part 1 Navigating Anterior Ocular Emergencies
Who doesn’t love an ocular emergency on Friday afternoon? In this part of our series, we discuss the more common anterior ocular emergency patient cases and how best to triage or treat these patients.
Speaker(s): Cecelia Catherine Koetting, OD,FAAO Brittany Wright, OD, MS, FAAO
Treatment & Management of Ocular Disease (TD)
OD/Paraoptometric Joint Education
Lecture
AOA CE HOURS
CPC
Location: 200 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 200 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062510:0011:00 001 | WED, JUN 25 |
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Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025 |
Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
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It’s an emergency! Or is it? Part 2 Navigating Posterior Ocular Emergencies
Who doesn’t love an ocular emergency on Friday afternoon? In this part of the series we discuss the more common posterior ocular emergency patient cases and how best to triage or treat these patients.
Speaker(s): Cecelia Catherine Koetting, OD,FAAO Brittany Wright, OD, MS, FAAO
Treatment & Management of Ocular Disease (TD)
OD/Paraoptometric Joint Education
Lecture
AOA CE HOURS
CPC
Location: 200 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 200 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062511:0012:00 001 | WED, JUN 25 |
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Thursday, Jun 26, 2025 |
Thursday, Jun 26, 2025
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM CDT
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Keratoconus Lenses Fitting Before and After Surgery
Keratoconus corneas come in all shapes and sizes. Using real world cases, speakers will demonstrate unique management options whether they are surgery-naive or post-surgical keratoconus patients, including trabeculoplasty, Intacs, conductive keratoplasty, corneal transplant and scars.
Speaker(s): Clark Chang, OD, MSA, MSc Susan Gromacki, OD, MS, FAAO, FSLS
Contact Lens (CL)
OD Education
Lecture
COPE
Location: 205 CD, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
Location: 205 CD, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
2025062616:0018:00 001 | THU, JUN 26 |
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Saturday, Jun 28, 2025 |
Saturday, Jun 28, 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
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Lab Work: Eye Can Test That
Lab work and interpretation will be reviewed across 5 different categories: basic labs, systemic conditions & ocular effects, inflammatory conditions, infectious etiology, and vascular conditions.
Speaker(s): Meghan A Elkins, OD
Systemic Disease (SD)
OD/Paraoptometric Joint Education
Lecture
COPE
CPC
Location: 200 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
Location: 200 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
2025062813:0015:00 001 | SAT, JUN 28 |
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Saturday, Jun 28, 2025 |
Saturday, Jun 28, 2025
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
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Let’s Go Crazy: Blurred Vision that's anything but Refractive Error
Patients come in with complaints of blurred vision thinking they have changes in their prescription; however, on further evaluation, there’s more than meets the eye. We'll use real-life cases where medical optometry shines!
Speaker(s): Mark Schaeffer, OD, FAAO Micaela A Crowley, OD
Paraoptometric (PARA)
Paraoptometric Education
Lecture
CPC
Location: 200 F, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 200 F, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062813:0014:00 001 | SAT, JUN 28 |
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Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025 |
Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
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LET’S Talk Audits (Even though you don’t want to)
Surviving audits, fighting undesirable outcomes, compliance, documentation, medical record keeping requirements to ease the audit process. Rules and guidance with direct impact on your practice will be detailed to avoid any loss of revenue earned.
Speaker(s): Rebecca Wartman, OD Harvey Richman, OD, FAAO, FCOVD
Practice Management (PM)
OD/Paraoptometric Joint Education
Lecture
AOA CE HOURS
CPC
Location: 205 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
Location: 205 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
2025062510:0012:00 001 | WED, JUN 25 |
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Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025 |
Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
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Life Threatening EYE Signs and Symptoms that Can’t be Missed!
There are many life-threatening eye signs and symptoms that present. Some present as corneal fascinations for metabolic, inflammatory or even infectious etiologies. Other signs and symptoms include neurologic and vascular signs.
Speaker(s): Joseph Shovlin, OD, FAAO
Systemic Disease (SD)
OD Education
CEE/TQ
Lecture
COPE
Location: 208 ABCD, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
Location: 208 ABCD, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
2025062513:0015:00 001 | WED, JUN 25 |
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Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025 |
Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT
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Listening between the Lines: The Art of Triage
In this course, attendees learn from real-life triage examples—instances where accurate listening to visual complaints made all the difference in patient outcomes.
Speaker(s): Jacqueline Hallauer, OD
General Optometry (GO)
OD/Paraoptometric Joint Education
Lecture
COPE
CPC
Location: 200 IJ, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 200 IJ, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062515:0016:00 001 | WED, JUN 25 |
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Thursday, Jun 26, 2025 |
Thursday, Jun 26, 2025
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM CDT
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Looking for Love in all the Wrong Places: Optometry’s Role in the STD Epidemic
Sexually transmitted diseases are a major public health concern globally. Optometrists play a crucial role in detecting STDs in the eye, managing ocular complications, and coordinating medical care.
Speaker(s): Erich A Hinel, OD Walt Whitley, OD, MBA, FAAO Mary Yackey, OD
Systemic Disease (SD)
OD Education
Lecture
COPE
Location: 200 GH, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 200 GH, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062607:0008:00 001 | THU, JUN 26 |
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Thursday, Jun 26, 2025 |
Thursday, Jun 26, 2025
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
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Low Vision Coding and Billing: Lessons Learned from the New “Evaluation and Management” Codes
The adoption of the new “Evaluation and Management” Codes can effectively be used to bill and code low vision services. This course will review lessons learned from the new definitions of “E & M” coding
Speaker(s): Richard Soden, OD
Practice Management (PM)
OD/Paraoptometric Joint Education
Lecture
COPE
CPC
Location: 205 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
Location: 205 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
2025062609:0011:00 001 | THU, JUN 26 |
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Friday, Jun 27, 2025 |
Friday, Jun 27, 2025
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
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Low-Level Light Therapy: Navigating the Science and Applications of Photobiomodulation and Phototherapies in Eye Care
This course introduces the science of Low-Level Light Therapy (LLLT) to the eye care professional. It’s mechanism of action will be reviewed with attention to the application of retinal disease, dry eye, and myopia.
Speaker(s): Joseph Allen, OD
General Optometry (GO)
OD Education
Lecture
COPE
Location: Exhibit Hall BC | Education Theater, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: Exhibit Hall BC | Education Theater, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062713:0014:00 001 | FRI, JUN 27 |
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Thursday, Jun 26, 2025 |
Thursday, Jun 26, 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
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Macular Degeneration: Making the Diagnosis, then Making a Difference
This course will dive into management of AMD from early to advanced stage disease, with a key focus on real life clinical scenarios to boost your confidence in managing AMD.
Speaker(s): Jessica Haynes, OD, FAAO, FORS Carolyn Majcher, OD, FAAO, FORS
Treatment & Management of Ocular Disease (TD)
OD/Paraoptometric Joint Education
Lecture
COPE
CPC
Location: Exhibit Hall BC | Education Theater, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
Location: Exhibit Hall BC | Education Theater, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
2025062610:0012:00 001 | THU, JUN 26 |
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Saturday, Jun 28, 2025 |
Saturday, Jun 28, 2025
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT
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Magnification for Visually Impaired Patients: A Hands-On Experience
This workshop is directly applicable to providing magnification options for visually impaired patients. Attendees will use distance and near magnification devices allowing them to become familiar will the effect, selection and training of these devices.
Speaker(s): Janis Winters, OD Maria Richman, OD, FAAO
Low Vision/Vision Impairment & Rehabilitation (LV)
OD/Paraoptometric Joint Education
Workshop
AOA CE HOURS
CPC
Location: 212 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
Location: 212 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
2025062808:0010:00 028 | SAT, JUN 28 |
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Saturday, Jun 28, 2025 |
Saturday, Jun 28, 2025
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM CDT
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Maneuvering the Maze: exploring tough cornea cases
This case-based lecture will explore complex corneal conditions: from neurotrophic keratitis (NK) to corneal dystrophies. Diagnostic pearls, therapeutic strategies, and surgical interventions will be covered through the cases.
Speaker(s): Mitch Ibach, OD Jacob Lang, OD, FAAO
Treatment & Management of Ocular Disease (TD)
OD Education
Lecture
AOA CE HOURS
Location: 200 CDE, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 200 CDE, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062807:0008:00 001 | SAT, JUN 28 |
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Friday, Jun 27, 2025 |
Friday, Jun 27, 2025
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT
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Membranes and Traction and Holes, Oh My!
We have all encountered various vitreoretinal interface conditions that affect the macula. Being able to properly identify which condition is occurring is vital to assure proper management.
Speaker(s): Barbara Mihalik, OD
Treatment & Management of Ocular Disease (TD)
OD Education
Lecture
AOA CE HOURS
Location: 200 IJ, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 200 IJ, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062709:0010:00 001 | FRI, JUN 27 |
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Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025 |
Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
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Monopol-EYE: Building The Best Practice
Winning Monopol-EYE is about coping, while benefiting patients & each other. Join a multi-practice office manager & an OD to delve into real life conflicts & situations to provide systems to see eye to eye.
Speaker(s): Robert E Reed, OD Beverly C Roberts, CPOT, ABOC
Practice Management (PM)
OD/Paraoptometric Joint Education
Lecture
AOA CE HOURS
CPC
Location: 205 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
Location: 205 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
2025062513:0015:00 001 | WED, JUN 25 |
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Thursday, Jun 26, 2025 |
Thursday, Jun 26, 2025
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT
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Motivation for Myopia Management: A Review of Myopic Retinal Complications
Utilizing primarily a case-based presentation format, this course will review various retinal complications associated with pathologic myopia, many of which likely could have been prevented with myopia control/management.
Speaker(s): Carolyn Majcher, OD, FAAO, FORS Mary Yackey, OD
Treatment & Management of Ocular Disease (TD)
OD Education
Lecture
AOA CE HOURS
Location: 205 CD, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 205 CD, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062609:0010:00 001 | THU, JUN 26 |
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Saturday, Jun 28, 2025 |
Saturday, Jun 28, 2025
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
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Navigating Difficult Refractions
Manage individual patients “quirks” to deliver the best refractive care and instill confidence in the patient regarding the process. Review considerations for different refractive errors. Discuss the relation between refraction and ocular disease.
Speaker(s): Thomas Matlock Wyman, OD
Paraoptometric (PARA)
Paraoptometric Education
Lecture
CPC
Location: 200 F, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 200 F, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062814:0015:00 001 | SAT, JUN 28 |
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Friday, Jun 27, 2025 |
Friday, Jun 27, 2025
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
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Navigating Normal Tension Glaucoma
There are a variety of possible pathophysiological theories of normal tension glaucoma including both ocular and systemic contributions. This course will discuss all aspects of normal tension glaucoma including the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment.
Speaker(s): Justin Schweitzer, OD
Glaucoma (GL)
OD Education
Lecture
COPE
Location: 200 IJ, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 200 IJ, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062710:0011:00 001 | FRI, JUN 27 |
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Friday, Jun 27, 2025 |
Friday, Jun 27, 2025
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
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New Ways to Fix Old Issues in Scleral Lenses
This lecture aims to demonstrate how new technologies (manufacturing, ocular surface assessment) can be used to solve common problems associated with scleral lens wear.
Speaker(s): Langis Michaud, OD MS
Contact Lens (CL)
OD Education
Lecture
COPE
Location: 200 IJ, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 200 IJ, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062714:0015:00 001 | FRI, JUN 27 |
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Thursday, Jun 26, 2025 |
Thursday, Jun 26, 2025
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CDT
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Not a Dry Eye in the House: Uncovering Dry Eye Masqueraders
With dry eye symptoms and incidence on the proverbial rise in optometry, there are still a myriad of conditions that sound and look like dry eye but have different etiologies and treatments.
Speaker(s): Mark Schaeffer, OD, FAAO Jack Schaeffer, OD FAAO Brooke Kaplan, OD David Schaeffer, OD FAAO
Systemic Disease (SD)
OD Education
Lecture
COPE
Location: 200 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
Location: 200 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
2025062618:0020:00 001 | THU, JUN 26 |
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Thursday, Jun 26, 2025 |
Thursday, Jun 26, 2025
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT
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Now You’re Speaking My Language: Overcoming Challenging Language Barriers in Optometric Practice
This interactive course is designed to equip optometrists with the knowledge and practical skills needed to effectively overcome language barriers when interacting with patients who speak a different language.
Speaker(s): Breanne McGhee, OD, PhD, MEd, FAAO
General Optometry (GO)
OD/Paraoptometric Joint Education
Lecture
COPE
CPC
Location: Exhibit Hall BC | Education Theater, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: Exhibit Hall BC | Education Theater, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062615:0016:00 001 | THU, JUN 26 |
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Thursday, Jun 26, 2025 |
Thursday, Jun 26, 2025
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM CDT
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OCT Imaging Bootcamp for the Paraoptometric Professional
This course will provide an introduction on best practices in glaucoma and retinal OCT imaging. Workflows, artifacts, and report analysis will be reviewed for optic nerve, ganglion cell, and retinal OCT scans.
Speaker(s): Daniel Epshtein, OD, FAAO
Paraoptometric (PARA)
Paraoptometric Education
Lecture
CPC
Location: 200 F, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 200 F, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062616:0017:00 001 | THU, JUN 26 |
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Saturday, Jun 28, 2025 |
Saturday, Jun 28, 2025
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM CDT
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Ocular and Visual Complications of Non-Accidental Trauma
During this course we will discuss the typical presentation of non-accidental trauma in pediatric patients. We will discuss the visual and neurologic complications and the role of optometry in helping these patients.
Speaker(s): Jennifer Qayum, OD, FAAO Christina Twardowski, OD, FAAO
Functional Vision/Pediatrics (FV)
OD Education
Lecture
AOA CE HOURS
Location: 200 GH, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 200 GH, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062807:0008:00 001 | SAT, JUN 28 |
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Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025 |
Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT
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Ocular Conditions and Their Systemic Link
There are several systemic conditions that can be identified through ocular findings. This course will help the attendee understand these conditions and what ocular findings are associated with systemic conditions.
Speaker(s): Mile Brujic, OD, FAAO
Paraoptometric (PARA)
Paraoptometric Education
Lecture
CPC
Location: 200 F, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 200 F, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062515:0016:00 001 | WED, JUN 25 |
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Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025 |
Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT
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Ocular Implications of Long COVID
This lecture explores the emerging body of evidence on the ocular manifestations of long COVID, including their potential mechanisms and complications. The presentation will provide guidance for managing ocular manifestations effectively, contributing to improved outcomes.
Speaker(s): Roya Attar, OD, MBA, DHA, FAAO
General Optometry (GO)
OD/Paraoptometric Joint Education
Lecture
AOA CE HOURS
CPC
Location: 200 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 200 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062509:0010:00 001 | WED, JUN 25 |
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Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025 |
Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM CDT
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Ocular P.A.I.N - It still hurts!
This interactive panel discussion deep dives into eye pain from a multitude of perspectives - nociceptive, peripheral neurogenic/neuropathic, central neurogenic/neuropathic, and musculoskeletal/referred eye pain and provides the audience multiple treatment options to consider
Speaker(s): Jacqueline Theis, OD, FAAO Christen Jade Coats, OD Cory Lappin, OD, MS, FAAO
Treatment & Management of Ocular Disease (TD)
OD Education
Lecture
COPE
Location: 200 CDE, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
Location: 200 CDE, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
2025062515:0017:00 001 | WED, JUN 25 |
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Thursday, Jun 26, 2025 |
Thursday, Jun 26, 2025
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM CDT
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Ocular Rheumatology;An Anterior Segment Perspective
This lecture will delve into autoimmune and rheumatologic inflammation and its role in ocular pathologies. A focus will be biologics and biological therapies We will also review the systemic and ocular manifestations of conditions
Speaker(s): Jacob Lang, OD, FAAO Selina McGee, OD, FAAO
Systemic Disease (SD)
OD Education
Lecture
AOA CE HOURS
Location: 205 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
Location: 205 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
2025062615:0017:00 001 | THU, JUN 26 |
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Thursday, Jun 26, 2025 |
Thursday, Jun 26, 2025
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
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Ocular Toxicities in Cancer Patients
Several new molecularly targeted cancer therapies have emerged as an option above conventional cytotoxic chemotherapy agents. These agents unfortunately have distinct and significant systemic and eye related adverse side effects.
Speaker(s): Joseph Shovlin, OD, FAAO
Pharmacology (PH)
OD Education
Lecture
COPE
Location: 200 IJ, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 200 IJ, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062611:0012:00 001 | THU, JUN 26 |
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Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025 |
Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
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Ophthalmic and Neurologic Uses of Botulinum Toxin
This course reviews the ophthalmologic, neurologic and cosmetic uses of botulinum toxin. The FDA-approved botulinum toxin medications will be introduced. Clinical indications, precautions and potential adverse effects of these medications will be presented.
Speaker(s): Leonid Skorin, DO, OD, MS
Neuro-Optometry (NO)
OD Education
Lecture
COPE
Location: 200 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 200 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062513:0014:00 001 | WED, JUN 25 |
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Saturday, Jun 28, 2025 |
Saturday, Jun 28, 2025
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM CDT
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Ophthalmic Special Testing Around The Office
This course will overview common special testing instruments found around the optometric office and how we as doctors and technicians can obtain good quality reports and recognize common pitfalls.
Speaker(s): Jesal Haribhakti, OD, FAAO
Paraoptometric (PARA)
Paraoptometric Education
Lecture
CPC
Location: 200 F, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 200 F, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062807:0008:00 001 | SAT, JUN 28 |
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Saturday, Jun 28, 2025 |
Saturday, Jun 28, 2025
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT
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Optic Nerve Variations and Pathologies in the Pediatric Population: A Case Series
We will use cases to review optic nerve development and how development determines optic nerve appearance and functionality. We will explore cases of optic nerve anomalies, both pathologic and benign, and their treatment and management.
Speaker(s): Jennifer Qayum, OD, FAAO Christina Twardowski, OD, FAAO
Systemic Disease (SD)
OD Education
Lecture
AOA CE HOURS
Location: 200 IJ, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 200 IJ, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062809:0010:00 001 | SAT, JUN 28 |
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Friday, Jun 27, 2025 |
Friday, Jun 27, 2025
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM CDT
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Optometric Laser Procedures: Pearls, Pitfalls, and How to Successfully Incorporate Into Your Practice
This course will focus on how to successfully implement optometric laser procedures, from patient selection to marketing to education, clinical pearls and pitfalls when performing, and how to make it profitable for any practice modality.
Speaker(s): Joseph Munsell, OD
Laser Procedures (LP)
OD Education
Lecture
COPE
Location: 208 ABCD, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 208 ABCD, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062707:0008:00 001 | FRI, JUN 27 |
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Friday, Jun 27, 2025 |
Friday, Jun 27, 2025
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM CDT
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Optometry Meets Physical Therapy: Managing Vestibular Issues in the Dizzy Patient Together
This interdisciplinary collaboration between optometry and physical therapy provides knowledge of the vestibular system and common disorders. Discover how to identify vestibular dysfunction, collaborate with physical therapists, and implement management strategies to improve patient outcomes.
Speaker(s): Kristin Adams, OD Kristen Ton, DPT
Neuro-Optometry (NO)
OD Education
CEE/TQ
Lecture
COPE
Location: 208 ABCD, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
Location: 208 ABCD, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
2025062716:0018:00 001 | FRI, JUN 27 |
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Saturday, Jun 28, 2025 |
Saturday, Jun 28, 2025
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
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Pain Management in Optometric Practice in the Era of an Opioid Epidemic.
The following interactive presentation will explore the most effective means to manage pain in optometric practice including the importance of understanding addiction (substance use disorder) and the current opioid abuse epidemic
Speaker(s): Blair Burton Lonsberry, OD
Pharmacology (PH)
OD Education
Lecture
COPE
Location: 200 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
Location: 200 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
2025062809:0011:00 001 | SAT, JUN 28 |
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Saturday, Jun 28, 2025 |
Saturday, Jun 28, 2025
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM CDT
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Patient Handoff Mastery: From Intake to Optical Excellence
Brief overview of the importance of an effective patient handoff. Strategies for managing questions like did my prescription change or can I have my PD? Key goal for participants to improve patient communications.
Speaker(s): Angela Howell, OD, FAAO, FCOVD
Practice Management (PM)
OD/Paraoptometric Joint Education
Lecture
AOA CE HOURS
CPC
Location: 200 IJ, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 200 IJ, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062807:0008:00 001 | SAT, JUN 28 |
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Thursday, Jun 26, 2025 |
Thursday, Jun 26, 2025
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT
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Practical Application of OCTAngiography
Explore the clinical utility of OCT Angiography in optometry practice. Learn its application in diagnosing retinal diseases non-invasively with high-resolution imaging for precise patient management and treatment monitoring.
Treatment & Management of Ocular Disease (TD)
OD Education
Lecture
AOA CE HOURS
Location: 200 CDE, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 200 CDE, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062615:0016:00 001 | THU, JUN 26 |
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Saturday, Jun 28, 2025 |
Saturday, Jun 28, 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
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Prescribing for Refractive Errors in Young Children
Master managing refractive errors in young children. This course covers hyperopia, astigmatism, myopia, and anisometropia, offering practical prescribing guidelines by age. Engage in interactive case discussions with audience polling.
Speaker(s): Ida Chung, OD,FAAO,FCOVD
Functional Vision/Pediatrics (FV)
OD Education
Lecture
COPE
Location: 200 IJ, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
Location: 200 IJ, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
2025062810:0012:00 001 | SAT, JUN 28 |
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Thursday, Jun 26, 2025 |
Thursday, Jun 26, 2025
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM CDT
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Rapid fire: Top 20 Scleral Lens Complications and their solutions
Hang on tight because we are about to take you on a fast-paced ride. We will review the top 22 most common scleral complications and their solutions to help you improve your fitting skills.
Speaker(s): Shalu Pal, OD FAAO FSLS FBCLA Jason Compton, OD, FAAO
Contact Lens (CL)
OD Education
Lecture
COPE
Location: 205 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 205 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062617:0018:00 001 | THU, JUN 26 |
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Thursday, Jun 26, 2025 |
Thursday, Jun 26, 2025
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT
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Recognizing Ocular and Facial Findings in Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
Ocular and facial findings aid in the diagnosis of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). Primary care practitioners may encounter patients previously undiagnosed. This lecture will detail ocular, facial and systemic findings and management strategies.
Speaker(s): Angela Howell, OD, FAAO, FCOVD
Functional Vision/Pediatrics (FV)
OD/Paraoptometric Joint Education
Lecture
COPE
CPC
Location: 200 IJ, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 200 IJ, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062615:0016:00 001 | THU, JUN 26 |
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Thursday, Jun 26, 2025 |
Thursday, Jun 26, 2025
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM CDT
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Refractive Surgery Updates
This course will review ideal candidates for refractive surgery. It will cover the perioperative care for these patients including optimization of ocular surface, postoperative management, and managing potential complications.
Speaker(s): Jessica Grace Schiffbauer, OD
Peri-Operative Management of Ophthalmic Surgery (PO)
OD/Paraoptometric Joint Education
Lecture
AOA CE HOURS
CPC
Location: 200 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 200 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062607:0008:00 001 | THU, JUN 26 |
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Thursday, Jun 26, 2025 |
Thursday, Jun 26, 2025
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
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Retina OCT Retina Workshop: How to Scan How to Interpret
Variety of scanning strategies will be used to demonstrate normal findings as opposed to morphologic and physiologic effect of various pathologic conditions. Interpretation of the resulted images is a critical part of this workshop
Speaker(s): Roya Attar, OD, MBA, DHA, FAAO Jessica Haynes, OD, FAAO, FORS
Treatment & Management of Ocular Disease (TD)
OD/Paraoptometric Joint Education
Workshop
AOA CE HOURS
CPC
Location: 213 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
Location: 213 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
2025062617:0019:00 015 | THU, JUN 26 |
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Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025 |
Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
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Role of Blood Biologics in Dry Eye: From AS to PRP to Amniotics
Advanced dry eye therapies including platelet rich plasma (PRP), autologous serum (AS), amniotic membranes, fluids and recombinant nerve growth factor and how to incorporate them into practice.
Speaker(s): Mahnia Madan, OD, FAAO
General Optometry (GO)
OD Education
Lecture
AOA CE HOURS
Location: 200 GH, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 200 GH, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062510:0011:00 001 | WED, JUN 25 |
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Friday, Jun 27, 2025 |
Friday, Jun 27, 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
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Scleral Contact Lens Fitting: A Hands-On Workshop
This hands-on course gives practitioners immediate experience and feedback in fitting scleral contact lenses. Through this interactive format, they gain valuable experience in technology, optimal fitting procedures, and how to troubleshoot the most common complications.
Speaker(s): Susan Gromacki, OD, MS, FAAO, FSLS Clark Chang, OD, MSA, MSc
Contact Lens (CL)
OD Education
Workshop
AOA CE HOURS
Location: 212 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
Location: 212 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
2025062713:0015:00 025 | FRI, JUN 27 |
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Thursday, Jun 26, 2025 |
Thursday, Jun 26, 2025
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT
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Scleral Lens Workshop (Paraoptometric Staff)
This interactive workshop will teach you how to insert and remove scleral lenses, select diagnostic lenses, examine the eye and scleral with profilometry and examine lenses with both Slit Lamps and OCTs.
Speaker(s): Shalu Pal, OD FAAO FSLS FBCLA Jason Compton, OD, FAAO
Paraoptometric (PARA)
Paraoptometric Education
Workshop
CPC
Location: 212 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
Location: 212 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
2025062608:0010:00 003 | THU, JUN 26 |
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Saturday, Jun 28, 2025 |
Saturday, Jun 28, 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
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Scleral Lenses – From Start to Finish
This course will take the attendee through the process of scleral lens fitting from start to finish.
Speaker(s): Mile Brujic, OD, FAAO
Paraoptometric (PARA)
Paraoptometric Education
Lecture
CPC
Location: 205 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
Location: 205 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
2025062810:0012:00 001 | SAT, JUN 28 |
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Saturday, Jun 28, 2025 |
Saturday, Jun 28, 2025
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
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Setting Up an Optometric Vision Therapy Program
Components to consider when building a successful optometric vision therapy program are triage, scheduling, data collection, assessment, treatment and maintenance. Good communication about the process with the patient is important to achieve high outcomes.
Speaker(s): Brenda Montecalvo, OD, FCOVD, FAAO, FCSO
Functional Vision/Pediatrics (FV)
OD Education
Lecture
AOA CE HOURS
Location: 205 CD, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
Location: 205 CD, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
2025062809:0011:00 001 | SAT, JUN 28 |
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Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025 |
Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
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Simplifying Systemic Antibiotics
Utilizing the latest in interactive technology, this course will review the major groups of antibiotics, their modes of action and their systemic indications in infection management.
Speaker(s): Blair Burton Lonsberry, OD
Pharmacology (PH)
OD Education
CEE/TQ
Lecture
COPE
Location: 208 ABCD, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
Location: 208 ABCD, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
2025062510:0012:00 001 | WED, JUN 25 |
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Friday, Jun 27, 2025 |
Friday, Jun 27, 2025
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM CDT
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Slit Lamp Essentials: A Step-by-Step Workshop (Paraoptometric Staff)
The course offers hands-on training to master slit lamp techniques. Participants will learn essential examination skills, improving diagnostic accuracy and clinical competence in a structured, interactive environment. Suitable for all levels of experience.
Speaker(s): Roya Attar, OD, MBA, DHA, FAAO
Paraoptometric (PARA)
Paraoptometric Education
Workshop
CPC
Location: 212 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
Location: 212 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 2.00 |
2025062716:0018:00 026 | FRI, JUN 27 |
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Saturday, Jun 28, 2025 |
Saturday, Jun 28, 2025
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM CDT
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Steroid Induced Glaucoma
This course will highlight what patients are most at risk for steroid response, what administration is most causative and mechanisms that cause steroid response
Speaker(s): Joseph Parker
Glaucoma (GL)
OD Education
Lecture
COPE
Location: 200 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 200 AB, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062807:0008:00 001 | SAT, JUN 28 | 8784D8AD-5461-EF11-8 |