IOA's 120th Annual Convention
April 21-23, 2017
15 OD CE Hours | 6 Paraoptometric CE Hours
Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel at Keystone Crossing
Indianapolis, IN

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ONLINE LODGING RESERVATIONS
The convention rate is $142 nightly. To reserve a room, call 1-888-627-7814 and mention Indiana Optometry or visit https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/IndianaOptometry.
Group rate available until March 30, 2017.  Subject to availability.

ALL EVENTS TO BE HELD IN THE SHERATON INDIANAPOLIS HOTEL AT KEYSTONE CROSSING

REGISTER BEFORE APRIL 1, 2017, TO AVOID $35 LATE FEE

Offering fifteen (15) OD continuing education hours and six (6) paraoptometric education hours, IOA's Annual Convention will be held April 21-23, 2017, at the Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel at Keystone Crossing. All fifteen hours qualify for Indiana Optometry Board (IOB) credit and ten hours qualify for the Legend Drug certification.  All OD hours are COPE-qualifed.

Friday, April 21, 2017 - OD Education

7:30 am – 9:30 am    Registration (all day) & Continental Breakfast 

9 – 10 am 
Prescribing for a Preverbal Pediatric Population
Valerie Kattouf, OD, Chicago, IL
COPE Qualified 49483-FV, 1 Hour IOB
You will learn prescribing options for infants and toddlers through a systematic analysis and case examples of hyperopic, myopic, and astigmatic refractive errors. Prevention and treatment of strabismus and amblyopia in regard to proper refractive correction will be stressed. You will be presented with both the science and art of optometric prescribing for young patients. Multiple methods of treatment including spectacle, contact lens, and occlusion will be reviewed. 

10 – 11 am
Prescription Formulas for the Pediatric Patient
Valerie Kattouf, OD, Chicago, IL
COPE Qualified 50118-PH, 1 Hour IOB and 1 Legend Drug
This course will review the most commonly available ocular medications in the pediatric population. Diagnostic, antibiotic, and allergy agents will be presented with the age approvals, proper dosage, and side effects of each discussed. The presentation will conclude with the anterior and posterior segment pathology frequently diagnosed in the pediatric population and proper treatment and follow-up care for each.

11 am – Noon
iStrain - What Effect Do Todays Tablets and Media Devices Have on Vision
Valerie Kattouf, OD, Chicago, IL
COPE Qualified 45941-FV, 1 Hour IOB
Today’s world presents a variety of challenges in regard to vision usage. You will learn the effect of today’s exponential use of media on children in regard to vision and academics. Common visual symptoms and the diagnosis and treatment of the accommodative and binocular vision issues that cause them will be reviewed. The information shared will aim at allowing practitioners to give the proper treatment to patients and the proper advice to parents who ask about the effect of the digital age on our vision.

12:00 – 2:00 pm    Indiana Optometry Awards Luncheon
Incoming President’s Speech, Presentation of Awards

2 – 4 pm
Myopia Control 
Jeffrey Walline, OD, PhD, Columbus, OH 
COPE Qualified 41946-GO, 2 Hours IOB
Information about the latest theories of myopia control will be presented, along with results from a variety of clinical trials and clinical studies. All of the information will be summarized for clinical consumption and presentation to curious patients.

4 – 5 pm
Fitting Children with Contact Lenses
Jeffrey Walline, OD, PhD, Columbus, OH 
COPE Qualified 50409-CL, 1 Hour IOB
This course will give the reasons for fitting myopic children with contact lenses, describe ways to interest children and parents in contact lens wear, provide tips for making it easier for children, include evidence of the benefits of contact lens wear for children, and discuss risks associated with contact lens wear. At the end of the class, eye doctors should be comfortable talking to parents about contact lenses for their children.

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm   Welcome Reception & Exhibit Hall Open
Support provided by Eye Surgeons of Indiana

 Saturday, April 22, 2017 - OD Education

7:30 am – 9:30 am   House of Delegates (includes breakfast)

7:30 am – 9 am   Registration & Continental Breakfast

9 – 11 am
A Critical Evaluation of the Optic Nerve in Glaucoma 
Clinical Implications of Disc Hemorrhages in Glaucoma
Austin Lifferth, OD, The Villages, FL
COPE Qualified 47015-GL, 1 Hour IOB and Legend Drug
COPE Qualified 49383-GL, 1 Hour IOB and Legend Drug 
A systematic evaluation of the optic nerve is often the first step in making the diagnosis for glaucoma. This presentation is a clinically relevant discussion regarding key qualitative features that are crucial to consider when evaluating the optic nerve for glaucoma. (Note: These are two separate one-hour courses.)

11:00 am – 2:30 pm   Lunch, Exhibit Hall Open

2:30 –3:30 pm 
Electrophysiology in Vision How VEP and ERG Can Impact Your Treatment Decisions
Jim Thimons, OD, Fairfield, CT
COPE Qualified 47159-PD, 1 Hour IOB
This course provides a review of testing modalities and their impact on determining functional changes in vision that precede structure and vision loss to support earlier diagnosis, treatment and management.

3:30 – 5:30 pm
Controversies in Glaucoma
Jim Thimons, OD, Fairfield, CT
COPE Qualified 51598-GL, 2 Hours IOB and 2 Legend Drug
This course discusses several issues facing optometrists when diagnosing and treating glaucoma, including the role of various pharmacological agents, co-managing surgical interventions, the use of technology, and incorporating the latest research.

5:30 pm – 7:30 pm   President’s Reception
Support provided by Eye Specialists of Indiana

Sunday, April 23, 2017 - OD Education

7:00 am – 8:00 am   Past Presidents’ Breakfast
Support provided by Interstate Optical 

7 - 8 am Breakfast and Speaker
Enjoy a hearty breakfast and a presentation by Brad Oatney, OD, Columbus, OH, who will speak on the topic “Sights of Innovation: Focusing on Astigmatism.”
Support provided by Bausch + Lomb

8 – 10 am 
My Doc Told Me to Get an Eye Exam Because
Bruce Onofrey, OD, Houston, TX
COPE Qualified 50107-PH, 2 Hours IOB and 2 Legend Drug
Many non-ophthalmic medications can produce visual side effects. Some of these drugs have the potential to produce devastating loss of vision or ocular side-effects that can lead to loss of visual function. This lecture will discuss the most important of these drugs and what the clinician needs to know to prevent these visually dangerous side-effects.

10 am – Noon
GLC, NOT Just IOP, Think DPP, OMG
Bruce Onofrey, OD, Houston, TX
COPE Qualified 52137-GL, 2 Hours IOB and 2 Legend Drug
POAG is a major cause of blindness. Its proper management requires a thorough understanding of the pathophysiology of the disease and the pharmacology of the drugs used to treat this condition. It is imperative that the clinician be familiar with the most recent studies used to determine the risk of developing the disease and the risk of progression of the disease. These issues will be covered in this evidence-based presentation.

The schedule is subject to change. Any changes will be posted on this webpage. CEE will not be offered. 

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Saturday, April 22, 2017 - Paraoptometric Education

7:30 – 9 am   Registration & Continental Breakfast

Presentations by Kris Kerestan, OD, Cincinnati, OH 
9 – 10 am  
Breakthrough Technologies on the Horizon
Come ready to be amazed by technologies emerging in the vision and health care industry. From smart contact lenses to new surgical procedures to a simple blood test to detect cancer, the potential to completely transform medicine certainly exists. These technologies are laying the foundation for continued medical advances for years to come. 1 NCLE Credit

10 – 11 am  
Can My Medications Cause Vision Problems?
Learn about some of the most common systemic medications that can cause vision problems, specific visual side effects these medications have and how to minimize visual loss while taking these medications. 1 ABO, AOA-CPC Credit

11 am – Noon
The Emerging Role of Diet and  Nutrition in Vision Care
This course teaches the five essential nutrients which promote healthy vision and reduce the risk of developing and slowing progression of specific eye diseases. These nutrients, their dietary sources, their effects on vision and their ocular health benefits will be discussed.
1 ABO/NCLE, AOA-CPC Credit

Noon – 2:00 pm Lunch and Exhibit Hall (included in registration)

2 - 3 pm
Eye Care Jeopardy – A through Z
Understand and identify a variety of ocular conditions from A-Z, including both common and rare clinical ocular conditions, their signs and symptoms and treatment options. You will have the opportunity to participate in a live game of Eye Care Jeopardy to test your knowledge!
1 ABO, AOA-CPC Credit 

Presentations by Deborah Klug, Grand Rapids, MI
3 – 4 pm
Using Creativity to Differentiate Yourself From “Me Too” Practices
Differentiating your practice is all about creativity. This course dissects each point of patient interaction and illustrates how practices can differentiate from their competition and other “me too” practices to create truly remarkable patient experiences.

4 – 5 pm
Strategies for Marketing in a Digital World
Marketing is fundamentally changing. While in-office brochures and printed PDFs are important, if you are relying only on these tactics, you’re missing out on the excellent opportunities the digital world has presented for connecting with and educating your patients. From email marketing and texting to social media, websites and a marketing plan, now is the time for eye care professionals to rethink, experiment and innovate the way they market their practices. This course is designed to provide you with proven strategies and tools to help you achieve your practice growth goals.

Six hours of Continuing Education for Paraoptometrics, Opticians, and Staff

The schedule is subject to change.  Any changes will be posted on this webpage.

*  OD registration fee includes provided meals, receptions, and the Awards Luncheon. Spouses and guests must pay a separate fee to attend the Exhibit Hall (which includes lunch) and the Awards Luncheon.  The Paraoptometric registration fee includes the Exhibit Hall and lunch, but not the Awards Luncheon.

 REGISTER BEFORE APRIL 1, 2017, TO AVOID $35 LATE FEE

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