2012 CE Info

Optometrist Schedule

Friday – October 12

That’s Not Glaucoma! Tales from the Referral Center
Presenter: Greg Schultz, OD (COPE# 28647GL)
This course will review cases referred for secondary/tertiary care to a referral center as suspected glaucoma. In these cases patients had suspicious discs, field loss, family history or borderline pressure but a final diagnosis that was something other than glaucoma. The key characteristics of glaucomatous optic atrophy are reviewed. Attendees will learn how to differentiate compressive optic neuropathy, ischemic optic neuropathy, optic disc drusen and anomalous discs with field loss from glaucoma.

The Effective Use of Oral Pharmaceuticals in Primary Eye Care
Presenter: Greg Schultz, OD (COPE# 27847OP)
This course reviews the relevant terminology needed to fully understand the utilization of oral anti-infectives. Oral agents are discussed in detail as they pertain to use in eye care. Indications, contraindications side effects and recommended dosages are discussed. Oral Analgesics, Anti-infective (Bacterial and Viral), Antifungal medications, Glaucoma agents (CAI’s, Hyperosmotics) Anti-inflammatory and Immunosuppressive agents (steroids), Anti-allergy agents, Anti-fibrolytic agents are all discussed.

Saturday – October 13

Americas Alarming Health and Metabolic Issues – Today and in the Future
Presenter: Nick Holdeman, OD, MD (COPE#34526-SD)
This lecture profiles the devastating and widespread impact of obesity in the United States. The discussion includes how to determine a healthy weight, ways to arrive at the proper caloric intake, and how to calculate a body mass index. Specific diet and exercise recommendations are presented, along with the evolution of obesity therapies (medical and surgical options) available for patients with morbid obesity. The course includes the pertinent clinical concepts regarding the metabolic syndrome and the frequent outcome of sedentary lifestyles, which is systemic hypertension, dyslipidemia, and diabetes mellitus. The current criteria for the classification and the diagnosis of diabetes will be reviewed. The material also covers the systemic & ocular complications, the monitoring techniques, and the various treatment modalities available for type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

Cancer of the Eyes & Visual Systems
Presenter: Greg Schultz, OD (COPE# 33072GO)
Provide an overview of the terminology necessary to manage patients with neo-plastic disease. Discuss primary eye cancers. Analyze metastatic disease to the eye and brain. Discuss the newest treatments out there.

Grand Rounds in Co-Management
Presenters: Missouri Eye Institute Doctors
The surgeons at Missouri Eye Institute will be presenting 2 hours of Co-Management Grand Rounds. Drs. Chuck Jansen, Dan Osborn, Larry Meyer, Ernie Bhend as well as our newest addition, our retinal specialist, Dr. Bob Benedett will be presenting interesting cases where proper co-management was crucial. The cases will include cornea, glaucoma, cataract, retina, oculo-plastics, and neuro-ophthalmology. Attendees will be learn the particulars of each case then using a question and answer format they will participate in a discussion with the presenting surgeons on how these patients could be best co-managed. The attendees will learn what is most important to evaluate post-operatively as well as how to explain post-operative symptoms and signs to the patients. Additionally, attendees will learn what not to say to patients which could lead to misunderstandings between the patient, operating surgeon, and co-managing optometrists if the patient needs to return to the operating surgeon for evaluation post-operatively.

Sunday – October 14

The Role of Medical Records in Eyecare
Presenter: Charles Brownlow, OD (COPE# 31053PM)
The course emphasizes the importance of good medical records in diagnosing and managing eye disease as well as intra and inters office communication, coding, and claims submission.

Power of the Pen
Charles Brownlow, OD (COPE# 31030PM)
The course will assist doctors in understanding that insurance contracts require careful consideration as business decisions.

Paraoptometric Schedule

Friday – October 12

HOYA Optical School Workshop

Red Eye Emergencies: What is Your Role?
Presenter: Kris Kerestan, OD (CPC)
This course will teach the imperative role of the front office staff and optometric assistant in managing Red Eye “Emergencies”, as well as the most common presenting signs, symptoms, causes and treatment options of such emergencies in an optometric practice.

Visual Fatigue Syndrome and the Cost of our Intermediate World
Presenter: Kris Kerestan, OD (CPC)
This course will address the escalation and major causes of Visual Fatigue Syndrome in our highly technological society. Attendees will learn how to assist the doctors in the identification, diagnosis, treatment and management of this growing condition.

The Role of Diet and Nutrition in Vision Care
Presenter: Kris Kerestan, OD (CPC)
This course will teach attendees the five essential nutrients that have been identified which promote healthy vision and reduce the risk of certain eye diseases. These nutrients, their dietary sources, their effects on vision and their ocular health benefits will be discussed.

Ocular Anatomy Workshop / Eye Dissection
Jeff Gamble, OD

Children’s Vision: More than Just 20 / 20
Presenter: Kris Kerestan, OD (CPC)
This course will teach the extremely important role that vision plays in the learning process of children, what visual skillsare necessary for peak learning and school performance, how to identify the warning signs and symptoms of vision problemsand what treatment options are available.

The Visual Effects of 3-D Technology
Presenter: Kris Kerestan, OD (CPC)
This course will explore the world of 3-D technology and the role it plays in detecting a multitude of visual problems that may otherwise go undiagnosed.

Contact Lenses for All Generations
Presenter: Kris Kerestan, OD (CPC)
This course will teach attendees the extremely important role of fitting patients of all ages in contact lenses. We will identify specific characteristics, visual signs/symptoms, unique visual needs and the best treatment options from childhood through mature presbyopia.

Saturday – October 13

Insurance Filing / Insurance Verification and Filing
Presenter: Sharon Carter (ABO, CPC)
Insurance is a very big part of most practices today. That is why it is essential to get a system for collecting information from the patient, creating a clean claim, and making sure payment is made correctly and in a timely manner. Each area of the office has a part in the claim process and this course will provide the essential steps for a system that will insure prompt and accurate insurance filing and payment.

Creating a Killer Optical
Presenter: Sharon Carter (ABO, CPC)
The optical is one of the most important areas in your office. This is where 60%-70% of your income should be generated in your practice. If you are not generating these percentages and would like to be or you are generating these percentages and would like to take your optical to the next level this course gives you an overview on how to accomplish your goals.

Building an Unbeatable Team
Presenter: Sharon Carter (ABO, CPC)
Why build a team? I do my job; you do your job. What if we worked together to achieve a common goal? T.E.A.M.-Together Everyone Achieves More. This course will teach that building a team starts with the individual as a building block. You will learn that to be a team player requires effort, right attitude, communication, goal setting, and example setting. Wow! What could you do if everyone practiced these attributes?

Stump the Chump
Presenter: Rich Wilson, OD (CPC)
This interactive course will seek to answer the unasked questions. Every staff member has questions about various mysterious aspects of optometry, but is often afraid to ask for fear of ridicule or feeling inadequate. Questions will be posed anonymously and answers will be provided as best as possible in a non-confrontational or judgmental manner.

Sunday – October 15

The Role of Medical Records in Eyecare
Presenter: Charles Brownlow, OD (COPE# 31053PM, CPC)
Dr. Brownlow will present information on proper medical record keeping in eye care offices, including the logic for keeping good records, and the importance of complying with national rules and insurance company requirements for medical records and coding. The course will include case examples, where attendees will consider the content of medical records and the process of choosing codes to represent the office visit and additional procedures.

Diabetes
Presenter: Rich Wilson, OD (CPC)
This interactive course will provide an outline of the questions asked specifically of the diabetic patient and what information the doctor is looking for to provide better care. Specialized testing will be discussed including: glucose testing, A1c testing, fundus photos, and OCT.