9-10 a.m. –Leo P. Semes, O.D.
UAB School of Optometry
Birmingham, Alabama  

Appreciating the Complexities of

Glaucomatous Eyes – Inside and Out

Learn how one doctor treated and managed a glaucoma patient who had multiple ocular conditions that contributed to ocular surface disease symptoms. The course will include a detailed discussion about data from a number of studies on the impact IOP-lowering drugs have on the ocular surface and why it’s important to use medications that are free of benzalkonium chloride (BAK) to prevent further ocular surface damage.

1 COPE Hour                                                        23952-GL

10 a.m.-Noon –Leo P. Semes, O.D.
UAB School of Optometry
Birmingham, Alabama  

Medical Management of Glaucoma

With the changing landscape of glaucoma treatment options, you need to be on the cutting edge. This course will review the mechanisms of contemporary glaucoma medications as well as take an in-depth look at the select few that will be keystones of treatment in the future.

2 COPE Hours                                                      23484-GL

Noon-1 p.m. – Lunch

1-3 p.m. – Gregory J. Nixon, O.D.
The Ohio State University College of Optometry
Columbus, Ohio  

Oral Anti-Infectives in Eye Care (updated course description)

This course will review the use of oral anti-infective pharmaceutical agents in the management of ocular conditions.  Emphasis will be placed on drug mechanisms of action, spectrum of activity, drug resistance and management guidelines for common ocular conditions.

2 COPE Hours                                                      25216-PH

3-4 p.m. – Bradley M. Sutton, O.D.
Indianapolis Eye Care Center
Indianapolis, Indiana

Injectable Medication in Eye Care

Pharmaceutical properties of and uses for various medication utilized in injectable therapy will be presented. Agents such as anesthetics, steroids, antibiotics and diagnostic dyes will also be discussed in detail.

1 COPE Hour                                                        Pending

4-5 p.m. – Bradley M. Sutton, O.D.

Indianapolis Eye Care Center

Indianapolis, Indiana

Oral (and topical) Steroids for the Eye

This course covers the pharmacology and clinical applications of both topical and oral steroids utilized in eye care. Each available topical preparation is discussed along with oral formulations. Clinical applications, side effects and contraindications will be emphasized.

1 COPE Hour                                                        Pending