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| Friday, Jun 27, 2025 |
Friday, Jun 27, 2025
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM CDT
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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 |
8484D8AD-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD D9B7E8B3-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 3A0A73C7-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 3F0A73C7-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 400A73C7-5461-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 (Paraoptometric Staff)
Assess cognitive function, identify focal neurologic loss, and evaluate cranial nerves I to XII
Speaker(s): Sweta Das, OD
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 |
3F0A73C7-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 400A73C7-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD |
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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.
Speaker(s): Spencer Johnson, OD, FAAO
Laser Procedures (LP)
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.
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 |
2025062608:0010:00 004 | THU, JUN 26 |
8C84D8AD-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 950BF6BF-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD DAB7E8B3-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 3B0A73C7-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD C75B6B89-D7FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 400A73C7-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD C55B6B89-D7FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD C35B6B89-D7FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD C15B6B89-D7FD-EE11-8100-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 EB795F1C-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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| 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)
This hands-on blended workshop provides optometrists to gain theoretical knowledge and practical application experience of intramuscular injections. Practitioners will learn the principles of intramuscular injections including infection control, aseptic and sterile injection technique, injection delivery, and sharps disposal. The skills and knowledge gained via this workshop will enable optometrists to provide safe and effective injection administration in a clinical setting for their patients.
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 |
8884D8AD-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 940BF6BF-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
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
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 |
2025062617:0019:00 015 | THU, JUN 26 |
9384D8AD-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD D9B7E8B3-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 3B0A73C7-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD C75B6B89-D7FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 3F0A73C7-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 400A73C7-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD C55B6B89-D7FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD C35B6B89-D7FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD C15B6B89-D7FD-EE11-8100-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 077A5F1C-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 - 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 |
8C84D8AD-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 950BF6BF-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
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 |
8684D8AD-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD D9B7E8B3-5461-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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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 |
8684D8AD-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD D9B7E8B3-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 3A0A73C7-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 3F0A73C7-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD |
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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 |
8A84D8AD-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 940BF6BF-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
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM CDT
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Injecting Confidence: Techniques for Safe and Effective Immunization
This hands-on blended workshop provides optometrists to gain theoretical knowledge and practical application experience of intramuscular injections. Practitioners will learn the principles of intramuscular injections including infection control, aseptic and sterile injection technique, injection delivery, and sharps disposal. The skills and knowledge gained via this workshop will enable optometrists to provide safe and effective injection administration in a clinical setting for their patients.
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 |
8884D8AD-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 940BF6BF-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
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
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Shingles Vaccination: What’s New and What You Need to Know
This lecture will provide an update on herpes zoster vaccination, focusing on the latest guidelines, efficacy data, and safety profiles of the available vaccine. Attendees will learn about the critical role of vaccination in reducing the incidence of herpes zoster and its complications, including postherpetic neuralgia. The session will equip optometrists with the knowledge to educate and advocate for patient vaccination, improving overall patient care and outcomes.
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 |
9284D8AD-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 940BF6BF-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD D8B7E8B3-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 3A0A73C7-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 3F0A73C7-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD C35B6B89-D7FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD C15B6B89-D7FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 377F4154-D7FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD |
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| Thursday, Jun 26, 2025 |
Thursday, Jun 26, 2025
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
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The ABC’s of IOL’s: The OD’s Role
Innovations in cataract surgery technology continues to evolve at a rapid pace. As the primary eye care provider, optometrists have patients present daily to their clinics interested in understanding the options they have available for cataract surgery. This course will help the attendee understand proper patient identification for advanced IOL’s, review IOL’s, and discuss the postoperative considerations when the patient presents back in your chair. 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 940BF6BF-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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Lid Lesion
This course provides an in-depth review of eyelid lesions, emphasizing accurate diagnosis, classification, and treatment. Participants will learn to differentiate benign, pre-malignant, and malignant lesions, utilize diagnostic tools effectively, and implement appropriate treatment strategies for optimal patient outcomes. 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 940BF6BF-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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Hands-on Neurotoxin Workshop
This workshop provides a comprehensive overview of neurotoxin use for cosmetic and medical applications. Participants will learn facial anatomy, injection techniques, patient evaluation, preparation, and complication management to ensure safe and effective treatment outcomes.
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 |
8884D8AD-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 940BF6BF-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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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 |
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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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
CPOC
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
|
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)
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 940BF6BF-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 950BF6BF-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD DAB7E8B3-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 3B0A73C7-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD C75B6B89-D7FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 400A73C7-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD C55B6B89-D7FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD C35B6B89-D7FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD C15B6B89-D7FD-EE11-8100-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
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM CDT
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Location: |
Location: |
2025062619:3021:30 011 | THU, JUN 26 | |||
| 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.
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 |
8C84D8AD-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 950BF6BF-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD DAB7E8B3-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 3B0A73C7-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 400A73C7-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD C55B6B89-D7FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD C35B6B89-D7FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD C15B6B89-D7FD-EE11-8100-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.
Speaker(s): Cecelia Catherine Koetting, OD,FAAO Jacqueline Theis, OD, FAAO Christen Jade Coats, OD, FAAO
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 3F0A73C7-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD C35B6B89-D7FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD C15B6B89-D7FD-EE11-8100-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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| Thursday, Jun 26, 2025 |
Thursday, Jun 26, 2025
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
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Location: |
Location: |
2025062610:3012:00 011 | THU, JUN 26 | |||
| 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.
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 |
9184D8AD-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 940BF6BF-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD D8B7E8B3-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 3B0A73C7-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 3F0A73C7-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD C35B6B89-D7FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD C15B6B89-D7FD-EE11-8100-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 940BF6BF-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
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
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Para Laser Workshop
Speaker(s): Nathan Lighthizer, 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 |
2025062617:0019:00 041 | THU, JUN 26 |
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 Committee Presents: Sports Vision Cases for Every Practice
This session equips eye care professionals with practical sports vision strategies to enhance athletic performance, prevent injuries, and aid rehabilitation. Expert optometrists will present case studies, training protocols, and vision correction techniques across various sports, followed by Q&A. Speaker(s): Adam Bryce Blacker, OD Amy Sue Ferguson, OD, MS Stephen Deondra Summerow, OD, Joshua David Watt, OD,FCOVD Frederick Rolland Edmunds, OD Gabrielle L Magee, OD
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 940BF6BF-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
Speaker(s): Sweta Das, OD
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 940BF6BF-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 950BF6BF-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD D9B7E8B3-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 3B0A73C7-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 3F0A73C7-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 400A73C7-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD C35B6B89-D7FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD C15B6B89-D7FD-EE11-8100-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
AOA CE HOURS
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 940BF6BF-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 950BF6BF-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD D9B7E8B3-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 3A0A73C7-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 3F0A73C7-5461-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 950BF6BF-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
CPOC
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 |
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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 |
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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 940BF6BF-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.
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
9:30 PM - 12:00 AM CDT
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Location: |
2025062621:3000:00 012 | THU, JUN 26 | |||
| Thursday, Jun 26, 2025 |
Thursday, Jun 26, 2025
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT
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Artificial Intelligence and the Human Factor in Italian Optometric and Contact Lens Clinical Practice: A Synergy for Comprehensive and Personalized Vision Care.
This course explores how Artificial Intelligence enhances Italian optometric and contact lens practice, optimizing patient care and clinic management. It emphasizes the essential human role, balancing AI-driven efficiency with empathy and ethical decision-making.
Speaker(s): Charles Di Benedetto
WCO - International Optometry (IO)
OD Education
Lecture
COPE
CPD
Location: 211 A, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 211 A, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062615:0016:00 001 | THU, JUN 26 |
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| Friday, Jun 27, 2025 |
Friday, Jun 27, 2025
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT
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Breaking Barriers in Public Health: Effective Visual Assessment for Deaf Patients in Underserved Communities
This lecture highlights the need for accessible, tailored optometric care for marginalized Deaf communities in low-resource settings, offering practical tools and strategies to help optometrists overcome communication barriers and provide compassionate, inclusive eye care.
Speaker(s): Ansunel de la Rey, Lecturer/Optometrist Erna Bruwer
WCO - Public Health (PB)
OD Education
Lecture
COPE
CPD
Location: 211 A, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 211 A, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062715:0016:00 001 | 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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Clinical Examination and Treatment of Amblyopia
Amblyopia is the most common cause of monocular vision loss in children. Optometrists need to understand how to diagnose and treat this condition properly.
Speaker(s): Don Lyon, OD, MS
WCO - Functional Vision/Pediatrics (FV)
OD Education
Lecture
COPE
CPD
Location: 211 B, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 211 B, 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
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
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Crafting Effective Course Goals, Objectives, and Learning Outcomes: A Workshop for Optometric Educators
In this interactive workshop, optometric educators will learn the fundamentals of designing and writing effective course goals, objectives, and learning outcomes.
Speaker(s): Beata Lewandowska, OD, MS Janet Leasher, OD, MPH, FAAO, FNAP Yazan Gammoh, PhD, MSc, BSc (Hons), FIACLE
WCO - Optometric Education (OE)
OD Education
Lecture
COPE
CPD
Location: 211 A, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 211 A, 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
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT
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Development of Cognition Skills in Children with Learning Disabilities by Visual Therapy
Speaker(s): Rita Odelia Elyanov
WCO - International Optometry (IO)
OD Education
Lecture
COPE
CPD
Location: 211 A, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 211 A, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062609:0010:00 001 | 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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Enhancing Student Learning Through Authentic Assessment: Integrating Miller’s Pyramid and Harden’s Ladder for Real-World Skills
This course examines the limitations of traditional assessments and introduces a framework integrating Miller's Pyramid and Harden's Ladder. Educators will learn to design authentic assessments that enhance student engagement, critical thinking, and real-world skills.
Speaker(s): Michelle Hennelly, Associate Professor and Head of Optometry and Visual Science Irene Ctori, Professor of Optometry and Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies
WCO - Optometric Education (OE)
OD Education
Lecture
COPE
CPD
Location: 211 A, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 211 A, 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
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
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Empowering Optometrists for Equitable Eye care for Children
This course aims to identify key barriers for providing equitable access to eye care for children, and ways to address the deficiency and enhance cross-cultural awareness for eye care professionals to advocate children's eye health.
Speaker(s): Kevin Chan, OD, MS, FAAO
WCO - Public Health (PB)
OD Education
Lecture
COPE
CPD
Location: 211 A, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 211 A, 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
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
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Evolution of Optometry Education in Vietnam
Discuss the evolution of optometry in Vietnam, focusing on education, local challenges, and the pressing need for expanded training to address rising eye health issues.
Speaker(s): Lori Copilevitz, OD, FAAO Robert Molter, OD, FAAO
WCO - Public Health (PB)
OD Education
Lecture
COPE
CPD
Location: 211 B, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 211 B, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062610:0011:00 001 | 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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Global Variations in Optometric Education: Addressing Competency Gaps based on the World Council of Optometry Competency Framework for Optometry
Drawing on data from global surveys and educational program reviews, this lecture examines how training programs around the world are defined according to the competency framework established by the World Council of Optometry.
Speaker(s): Sandra Wang-Harris, OD, MPH, FAAO, Dipl AAO Bryce Patrick St. Clair, OD, MPH, FAAO
WCO - International Optometry (IO)
OD Education
Lecture
COPE
CPD
Location: 211 B, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 211 B, 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
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM CDT
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Improving Sight, Research, and Cultural Competency: The Guna Indian Project
This course describes the collaboration between two academic institutions and SVOSH chapters to enhance their clinical care and research capacity, addressing the health inequities of an Indigenous community through sustainable practices and cultural competence.
Speaker(s): Hector Santiago, OD, Ph.D.,
WCO - International Optometry (IO)
OD Education
Lecture
COPE
CPD
Location: 211 A, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 211 A, 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
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
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Innovations in Optometric Education: Striving for Excellence Through Technology and Collaboration
This comprehensive lecture explores cutting-edge approaches in optometric education, highlighting recent innovations and strategies to enhance teaching and learning outcomes in optometry programs.
Speaker(s): Kin Wan
WCO - Optometric Education (OE)
OD Education
Lecture
COPE
CPD
Location: 211 A, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 211 A, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062710:0011:00 001 | 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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Inter-individual Test-retest Reliability And Validity Of An Objective-subjective Combination Smartphone-based Method For Determination Of Refractive State Of The Human Eye
This course focuses on a novel smartphone-based method that combines objective and subjective measures to determine the refractive state of the eye, including how it can be applied in clinical settings, research
Speaker(s): Nabeela Hasrod, BOptom (UJ) MPhil (UJ) (cum laude) DPhil (UJ)
WCO - Technology Initiatives (TI)
OD Education
Lecture
COPE
CPD
Location: 211 A, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 211 A, 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
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM CDT
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Intermittent Exotropia – What’s new and what’s tried and true?
This course will provide a comprehensive review on intermittent exotropia (IXT), including appropriate testing & treatment options. Research studies will be reviewed to share how recommendations for IXT treatment have changed over time.
Speaker(s): Reena Patel, OD, FAAO
WCO - Functional Vision/Pediatrics (FV)
OD Education
Lecture
COPE
CPD
Location: 211 B, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 211 B, 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
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
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International Optometric Education Collaboration: A South African Perspective’
The purpose of the course is to highlight the necessity to establish a global educational framework and to explore proposed elements for achieving excellence in international collaborations within Optometric education.
Speaker(s): Nivien Subramany
WCO - Optometric Education (OE)
OD Education
Lecture
COPE
CPD
Location: 211 A, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 211 A, 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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Is My Patient Malingering?
This course will discuss how to decide if a patient is malingering or has another condition. Case examples of both malingerers, and those that had further disease conditions will be shown.
Speaker(s): Christine Allison, OD, FAAO, FCVO, Dipl AAO, FNAP, FAEOO
WCO - Functional Vision/Pediatrics (FV)
OD Education
Lecture
COPE
CPD
Location: 211 B, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 211 B, 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
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
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Keeping an Eye on Burnout and Stress
Burnout comprises chronic workplace stress, associated with exhaustion, cynicism toward a job and reduced professional efficacy. We discuss statistics and offer advice on preventing and coping with burnout and work-related stress encountered in optometric practice.
Speaker(s): Jeffrey Lance Weaver, OD, MS, FAAO Niall Farnon, DOptom
WCO - Public Health (PB)
OD Education
Lecture
COPE
CPD
Location: 211 B, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 211 B, 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
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM CDT
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Myopia Control: Comparing the Risks and the Benefits
The primary justification for slowing myopia progression is to reduce the risk of vision loss in later life, but do the potential benefits of slowing myopia progression justify the potential risks associated with treatments?
Speaker(s): Mark Bullimore, MCOptom, PhD
WCO - General Optometry (GO)
OD Education
Lecture
COPE
CPD
Location: 211 B, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 211 B, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062615:0016:00 001 | 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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Myopia Management in the US vs. China: A Comparative Perspective
This course provides a comprehensive comparison of myopia management approaches in the US and China, encouraging participants to critically analyze regional differences and consider practical applications for their own clinical settings.
Speaker(s): Maria Liu
WCO - General Optometry (GO)
OD Education
Lecture
COPE
CPD
Location: 211 B, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 211 B, 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
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT
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Optometry and Visual Impairment in Latin America: A Call to Action
To analyze optometric education and regulation in Latin America, assess visual impairment, and highlight opportunities to strengthen optometry in primary care, covering professional statistics, legal frameworks, and strategies for meeting WHO global eye health objectives.
Speaker(s): Carlos Chacon
WCO - Public Health (PB)
OD Education
Lecture
COPE
CPD
Location: 211 B, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 211 B, 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
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM CDT
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Optometry’s Role in Global Eye care Delivery
Presenting the availability and importance of global initiatives working to expand the accessibility and affordability of eye care delivery and the role of optometry as a primary eye care leader.
Speaker(s): Michelle Piotrowski
WCO - International Optometry (IO)
OD Education
Lecture
COPE
CPD
Location: 211 B, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 211 B, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062707:0008:00 001 | FRI, JUN 27 |
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| Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025 |
Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
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Over-The-Counter Medications: The Good, Bad and Ugly
The demand for near vision has increased exponentially. This course will review the impact of over-the-counter medications on the visual accommodation and vergence systems via the parasympathetic and sympathetic systems of the autonomic nervous system.
Speaker(s): Dharmendra Bhoola, B.Sc (Human Physiology, Microbiology), B. Optometry, MS (Vision Science)
WCO - Neuro-Optometry (NO)
OD Education
Lecture
COPE
CPD
Location: 211 A, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 211 A, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062511:0012:00 001 | WED, JUN 25 |
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| Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025 |
Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
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Seeing beyond: Increasing accessibility and sustainability of eye care for refugees
This course will explore the wider system surrounding eye care access and strategies to increase accessibility and sustainability of eye care for refugees and other underserved populations
Speaker(s): Christina Ly, BOptom MPH GCULT CF
WCO - Public Health (PB)
OD Education
Lecture
COPE
CPD
Location: 211 A, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 211 A, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062513:0014:00 001 | WED, JUN 25 |
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| Friday, Jun 27, 2025 |
Friday, Jun 27, 2025
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM CDT
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Small local optometry business-global impact
How to structure your successful business towards having a major impact on situations of poverty using newly developed business analysis tool from Vienna University. (Prof Markus Ressl). My own experience with Burkina Faso.
Speaker(s): Paul Connolly, Community optometrist
WCO - Public Health (PB)
OD Education
Lecture
COPE
CPD
Location: 211 A, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 211 A, 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
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM CDT
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Specialty Contacts For Kids
In this lecture, we will discuss the benefits and challenges involved with fitting pediatric aphakes, pediatric keratoconic patients, refractive amblyopies and contact lenses for overnight orthokeratology.
Speaker(s): Thuy-Lan Nguyen, OD
WCO - Contact Lens (CL)
OD Education
Lecture
COPE
CPD
Location: 211 A, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 211 A, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062717:0018:00 001 | FRI, JUN 27 |
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| Friday, Jun 27, 2025 |
Friday, Jun 27, 2025
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
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Task analysis based spectacle dispensing, protective eye wear and compliance for farmers in South India.
Farmers in India are at higher risk for eye injuries, due to the occupational hazards and poor awareness among them regards protective eye wear. OCI provided the prescription and safety eyewear to farmers.
Speaker(s): Lakshmi Shinde
WCO - Public Health (PB)
OD Education
Lecture
COPE
CPD
Location: 211 B, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 211 B, 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
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
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Technology-Driven Primary Eye Care: Unlocking New Frontiers in Optometry and Patient-Centered Health for Global Impact
This course intends to encourage and inspire optometrists to embrace technology, integrate human intelligence and artificial intelligence in optometry, and boldly navigate the global health technology wave for improved patient outcomes and value-based care.
Speaker(s): Sweta Patel, M.Optom, MS Health Technology (IST/MPH), Fellow Pediatric Optometry
WCO - Public Health (PB)
OD Education
Lecture
COPE
CPD
Location: 211 B, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 211 B, 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
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM CDT
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The 4 Myopia Management Spectacle Lenses You Should Know About
This lecture will explore the latest advancements in spectacle lens designs for myopia management, focusing on evidence-based approaches to slow myopia progression in children.
Speaker(s): Michael Nelson, OD FAAO Selena Friesen, OD
WCO - General Optometry (GO)
OD Education
Lecture
COPE
CPD
Location: 211 B, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 211 B, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062716:0017:00 001 | FRI, JUN 27 |
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| Friday, Jun 27, 2025 |
Friday, Jun 27, 2025
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM CDT
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The Critical Link Between Vision and Learning
Learning issues are becoming more prevalent in today’s culture despite state and federal programs to combat the progression. Delayed identification and intervention of vision issues plays an ever-increasing role in problems in learning.
Speaker(s): Glen Steele, OD FOVDR FAAO
WCO - Functional Vision/Pediatrics (FV)
OD Education
Lecture
COPE
CPD
Location: 211 A, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 211 A, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062716:0017:00 001 | FRI, JUN 27 |
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| Friday, Jun 27, 2025 |
Friday, Jun 27, 2025
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT
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The Diabetic Pandemic: What Optometrists Can Do to Help
This course will provide an overview of diabetes diagnosis and management and specific ocular effects of the condition. Emphasis will be placed on the wider global impact of Diabetes, especially in low and middle-income countries.
Speaker(s): Nicholas Green, OD, FAAO
WCO - Systemic Disease (SD)
OD Education
Lecture
COPE
CPD
Location: 211 A, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 211 A, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062713:0014:00 001 | 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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The European Diploma in Optometry: A framework for harmonising standards of optometric education & training within Europe and beyond.
The European Council for Optometry & Optics' (ECOO) accreditation scheme for the European Diploma in Optometry will be described, including it's alignment with the new WCO Competency Framework for Optometry.
Speaker(s): Brendan Barrett
WCO - Optometric Education (OE)
OD Education
Lecture
COPE
CPD
Location: 211 A, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 211 A, 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
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM CDT
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The international Myopia Institute White Papers, 2025
This session provides a comprehensive overview of myopia as a public health crisis, emphasizing the latest diagnostics, management strategies, and evidence-based interventions to enhance clinicians' practice and support global myopia policy development.
Speaker(s): Sandra S Block, FAAO,FCOVD,OD Debbie Jones Maria Liu
WCO - General Optometry (GO)
OD Education
Lecture
COPE
CPD
Location: 211 A, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 211 A, 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
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
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The Psychology and Science of Myopia Control
During this lecture, we will discuss the psychologic effects of myopia on young patients and multiple myopia control techniques including multifocal soft contact lenses, orthokeratology and atropine therapy.
Speaker(s): Thuy-Lan Nguyen, OD
WCO - General Optometry (GO)
OD Education
Lecture
COPE
CPD
Location: 211 B, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 211 B, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062711:0012:00 001 | 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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Tick Talk: Unveiling the Visual Consequences of Tick-Borne Diseases
This course explores the visual symptoms and characteristics of tick-borne diseases, emphasizing visual processing dysfunction. Participants will learn to conduct screenings, recognize biomarkers and manage both acute and chronic visual consequences effectively.
Speaker(s): Ayra I Sayyed, OD, FAAO, FNORA
WCO - Neuro-Optometry (NO)
OD Education
Lecture
COPE
CPD
Location: 211 A, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 211 A, 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
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
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Using technology to remotely educate students and to support and communicate globally with contact lens educators
This course is intended for optometric educators on delivering information on how to use computer based technologies to enhance the students learning experience; online resources, assessments and incorporating Videos, CC and AI into the experience.
Speaker(s): Craig Woods, BSc(Hons) PhD MCOptom DipCL FAAO FBCLA
WCO - Optometric Education (OE)
OD Education
Lecture
COPE
CPD
Location: 211 A, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 211 A, 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
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
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What I’ve Learned from My First 100 Myopia Management Cases
A lecture on myopia management insights covering motivations, practice setup, consultation strategies, program structure, and expert tips. Emphasis on holistic care, patient education, lifestyle guidance, and continuous learning from 100 cases to inspire practitioners.
Speaker(s): Joelle Holland, OD
WCO - General Optometry (GO)
OD Education
Lecture
COPE
CPD
Location: 211 A, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 211 A, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062610:0011:00 001 | 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 (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.
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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| 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
CPOC
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.
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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| 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
CPOC
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
CPOC
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
General Optometry (GO)
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
CPOC
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
SOLD OUT
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
Laser Procedures (LP)
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
CPOC
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
CPOC
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 |
9384D8AD-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 940BF6BF-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 950BF6BF-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD D9B7E8B3-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 3B0A73C7-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD C75B6B89-D7FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 3F0A73C7-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 400A73C7-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD C55B6B89-D7FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD C35B6B89-D7FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD C15B6B89-D7FD-EE11-8100-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 077A5F1C-D8FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 83A63B6B-D8FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 2CCBEA54-D8FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 6A7F297D-D8FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 133BE248-D8FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD |
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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 |
8C84D8AD-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 950BF6BF-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD DAB7E8B3-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 3B0A73C7-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 400A73C7-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD C55B6B89-D7FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD C35B6B89-D7FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD C15B6B89-D7FD-EE11-8100-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
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): Mohammad Rafieetary, OD, FAAO 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 |
9384D8AD-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 940BF6BF-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD D8B7E8B3-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 3A0A73C7-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 3F0A73C7-5461-EF11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD C35B6B89-D7FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD C15B6B89-D7FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 377F4154-D7FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD F42F054A-D6FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 2D44DE83-D6FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 349C2462-D6FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 3B67063B-D6FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 077A5F1C-D8FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 85A63B6B-D8FD-EE11-8100-B0DE0BDD54BD 2CCBEA54-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
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 Mohammad Rafieetary, OD, 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 |
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
CPOC
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/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 |
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
CPOC
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 Mohammad Rafieetary, OD, 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
CPOC
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, FAAO 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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| Saturday, Jun 28, 2025 |
Saturday, Jun 28, 2025
11:00 AM - 12:00 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: 200 F, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
Location: 200 F, Minneapolis Convention Center Session Credits: 1.00 |
2025062811:0012:00 001 | SAT, JUN 28 |
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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
CPOC
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
CPOC
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
CPOC
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, FAAO 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
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 |
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
CPOC
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 |
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
CPC
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.
Speaker(s): Mohammad Rafieetary, OD, FAAO
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
CPOC
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
CPOC
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 Carlo Pelino, OD, FAAO Joel Pearlman, MD, PhD
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.
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
CPOC
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
CPOC
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, FAAO 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
CPOC
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
CPOC
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
CPOC
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 place: The 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, FAAO
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 Mohammad Rafieetary, OD, 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
CPOC
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
General Optometry (GO)
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
CPOC
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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