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Optometric Conference

Annual Optometric Conference

Annual Optometric Conference

Each Spring faculty at the University of Iowa Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences present a full-day conference for optometric practitioners. This conference will provide the optometric practitioner with information that will assist him/her with diagnostic dilemmas and patient questions that are encountered daily. This activity will also provide information about current and expected diagnostic and treatment options for a variety of eye diseases. Finally, this activity will provide the optometric practitioner with what is felt to be the standard of ophthalmic care in Iowa.

The 25th Annual Optometric Conference

will be held on

Friday, May 12, 2023

  • Hyatt Regency Hotel and Conference Center
  • 300 East 9th Street, Coralville, IA
  • Sponsored by:
  • Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine
  • Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
  • Keith D. Carter, MD
  • Lillian C. O’Brien and Dr. C. S. O’Brien Chair in Ophthalmology
  • Professor and Department Head

For information and to register, please contact mark-wilkinson@uiowa.edu

Meeting Schedule

8:10-8:15 AM             Opening Remarks

8:15 – 8:45                  Pentosan maculopathy and AMD Masquerades – Elliott H. Sohn, MD

8:45 – 9:15                  Update on Optic Neuritis - Matthew J. Thurtell, BSc (Med), MBBS, MSc (Med), FRACP

9:15 – 9:45                  Hyphema Management – Joanna B. Gebhardt, OD

9:45 – 10:30                Break

10:30 – 11:00              Atypical Choroidal Nevi and Small Choroidal Melanoma – Elaine M. Binkley, MD

11:00– 11:30              Functional Regeneration of the Trabecular Meshwork using Stem Cells – Markus H. Kuehn, PhD

11:30 – 12:00              Overview of Minimally-Invasive Glaucoma Surgery – Erin A. Boese, MD

12:00 – 12:30              Management of Severe Open Globe Injuries with Vitrectomy – Jonathan F. Russell, MD, PhD

12:30 – 1:30 PM         Lunch with Faculty

1:30 – 2:00                  Gazing Through the Pain – Adriana C. Rodriguez Leon, MD

2:00 – 2:30                  Update on Thyroid Eye Disease Treatment – Erin M. Shriver, MD, FACS

2:30 – 3:00                  Update on Myopia Control – Scott A. Larson, MD

3:00 – 3:30                  Iris prosthesis, ICL and DMEK – Christopher S. Sales, MD, MPH          

3:30 PM                      Adjourn

SAVE THE DATE: The 26th Annual Optometric Conference will take place on Friday, May 10, 2024.

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Credit: The University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 6 hours of optometric continuing education. Optometrists should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Content: Determination of educational content for this educational activity and the selection of speakers/facilitators are responsibilities of the activity director.  No commercial firms had any input in these areas nor did they provide any financial support for this meeting.

Disclosure Policy: Everyone in a position to control the content of this educational activity will disclose to the CME provider and to attendees all relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests. 

Faculty - Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

  • Elaine M. Binkley, MD, Assistant Professor
  • Ocular Oncology
  • Erin Boese, MD, Assistant Professor
  • Glaucoma
  • Sara J. Downes, OD, Assistant Professor
  • Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus
  • Joanna B. Gebhardt, OD, Assistant Professor
  • Primary Eye Care
  • Vera M. Howe, OD, Assistant Professor
  • Contact Lens and Primary Eye Care
  • Ashley A. Hui, OD, Assistant Professor
  • Primary Eye Care
  • Markus H. Kuehn, PhD, Professor
  • Associate Director, Iowa City VA Center for Prevention and Treatment of Visual Loss
  • Scott Larson, MD, Professor
  • Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus
  • Adriana C. Rodriguez Leon, MD, Assistant Professor
  • Neuro-ophthalmology and Neurology
  • Marcus R. Noyes, OD, FAAO, FSLS, Assistant Professor
  • Contact Lens and Primary Eye Care
  • Jonathan F. Russell, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor
  • Vitreoretinal Disease and Surgery
  • Christopher S. Sales, MD, MPH, Associate Professor
  • Cornea, External Diseases and Refractive Surgery
  • Khadija S. Shahid, OD, MPH, FAAO, Associate Professor
  • Primary Eye Care
  • Erin M. Shriver, MD, FACS, Professor
  • Oculoplastics, Orbital & Reconstructive Surgery, Oncology and Otolaryngology
  • Christine W. Sindt, OD, Professor
  • Service Director, Contact Lenses
  • Elliott H. Sohn, MD, Associate Professor
  • Vitreoretinal Disease and Surgery
  • Matthew J. Thurtell, BSc (Med), MBBS, MSc (Med), FRACP
  • Associate Professor of Ophthalmology and Neurology
  • Captain Jim and Donnita Gross Professor of Ophthalmology
  • Service Director, Neuro-ophthalmology Service
  • Mark E. Wilkinson, OD, Professor
  • Service Director, Vision Rehabilitation

GENERAL INFORMATION

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events.  If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Mark E. Wilkinson, OD, Department of Ophthalmology, in advance at 319-356-8301 or at mark-wilkinson@uiowa.edu. 

The University of Iowa prohibits discrimination in employment or in its educational programs and activities on the basis of race, national origin, color, creed, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preference.  The University also affirms its commitment to providing equal opportunities and equal access to University facilities.  For additional information on nondiscrimination policies, contact the Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity, 319-335-0705. 

Intended Audience and Purpose: This conference will provide the optometric practitioner with information that will assist him/her with diagnostic dilemmas and patient questions that are encountered daily.  This activity will also provide information about current and expected diagnostic and treatment options for a variety of eye diseases.  Finally, this activity will provide the optometric practitioner with what is felt to be the standard of ophthalmic care in Iowa.

Registration Fee: The cost of this continuing education conference is $150.00 for registration made prior to May 1, 2023.  After that date, the cost will be $175.00.  Refunds will be given through May 8, 2023.  This fee includes instruction, continental breakfast, lunch, refreshments, parking and continuing education credit. 

Please make checks payable to the Department of Ophthalmology, and send them to Mark E Wilkinson, OD, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242-1091.

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