Continuing Education Upcoming Events

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2020 - 2021

Comprehensive Foundational Program in Vision Therapy, 100-Hour Program
100-Hour Program Model featuring first ever live online webinars with Q & A with 70 hours of theory/didactics. A program for Optometrists and Vision Therapists interested in incorporating or enhancing binocular vision diagnosis and treatment in their practice. Vision therapy techniques and management plans will be emphasized through both online lectures and workshops. Repeat access to pre-recorded webinars from the comfort of your own home or office will be available. Participants have a choice of registering for our full 100-hour course (lectures and hands-on workshops) or the lectures only portion of our course.

This comprehensive program consists of:
  • Online lectures via live webinars
  • Hands-on workshops (travel to Salus University in Pennsylvania is required)
  • After the completion of each topic, an online multiple choice-exam will be administered
  • A certificate of completion will be issued to participants who successfully complete the lectures portion of our course and to those participants who successfully complete the entire course (lectures and workshops)
2020-2021 Program: More Information
2022 Program: More Information | To Register
Comprehensive Foundational Program in Vision Therapy, 30-Hour Program
30-Hour Condensed Program for Vision Therapists
A program for Optometrists and Vision Therapists interested in incorporating or enhancing binocular vision diagnosis and treatment in their practice. Vision therapy techniques and management plans will be emphasized through both online lectures and workshops. Repeat access to pre-recorded webinars from the comfort of your own home or office will be available.

This comprehensive program consists of:
  • Online lectures via live webinars
  • Hands-on workshops (travel to Salus University in Pennsylvania is required)
  • After the completion of each topic, an online multiple-choice exam will be administered
  • A certificate of completion will be issued to those participants who complete the entire course
2020-2021 Program: More Information
2022 Program: More Information | To Register

2021

October

October 29, 2021: Grand Rounds at The Eye Institute
​7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Delivered via Blackboard Collaborate as a Synchronous Live-Streamed Event
Not open to outside doctors - this course is not COPE-approved for CE credit

Speakers:
  • Dr. Mark Moster

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November

November 3-6, 2021: American Academy of Optometry Annual Meeting
Boston, Massachusetts

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November 12, 2021: Grand Rounds at The Eye Institute
​7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Delivered via Blackboard Collaborate as a Synchronous Live-Streamed Event

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November 14, 2021: Annual Optometric Education Conference
8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Delivered via Blackboard Collaborate as a Synchronous Live-Streamed Event

Topics and Speakers:
  • SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19: Updates on Drugs, Diseases, Variables, and the Impact on the Practice of Optometry  with Tracy Offerdahl, PharmD and Elizabeth Tonkery, OD, MPH
  • Cortical Visual Impairment: Cortex Clues for Your Acuity Blues with Nicholas Karbach, OD
  • Cracking the Code: An Ocular Genetics Overview and Low Vision Case Discussion with Erin Kenny, OD, FAAO
  • Prescription of Controlled Substances in Optometry with Carlo Pelino, OD, FAAO and Joseph Pizzimenti, OD, FAAO
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November 17, 2021: Medications Used in Autoimmune Diseases
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Delivered via Blackboard Collaborate

This course will examine a variety of medications used in a selection of autoimmune diseases. Medications used in the treatment of diabetes mellitus, mixed connective tissue disease, thyroid eye disease, and COVID-19 will be discussed. The mechanisms, side effects and toxicities will be examined, as well as their ability to impact morbidity and mortality. Basic reviews of diabetes, mixed connective tissue diseases, and thyroid eye disease will be included in the discussion, including anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, diagnostic pearls and appropriate monitoring parameters. Case anecdotes will be included to round out this timely discussion.

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November 18-20, 2021: ASHA 2021
Washington, D.C.

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December

December 10, 2021: Grand Rounds at The Eye Institute
​7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Delivered via Blackboard Collaborate as a Synchronous Live-Streamed Event

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2022

January

January 14, 2022: Grand Rounds at The Eye Institute
​7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Delivered via Blackboard Collaborate as a Synchronous Live-Streamed Event

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January 28, 2022: Grand Rounds at The Eye Institute
​7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Delivered via Blackboard Collaborate as a Synchronous Live-Streamed Event

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February

February 11, 2022: Grand Rounds at The Eye Institute
​7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Delivered via Blackboard Collaborate as a Synchronous Live-Streamed Event

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February 25, 2022: Grand Rounds at The Eye Institute
​7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Delivered via Blackboard Collaborate as a Synchronous Live-Streamed Event

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March

March 9-13, 2022: SECO 2022
New Orleans, Louisiana

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March 11, 2022: Grand Rounds at The Eye Institute
​7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Delivered via Blackboard Collaborate as a Synchronous Live-Streamed Event

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March 20, 2022: Dynamic Duos
8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

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March 25, 2022: Grand Rounds at The Eye Institute
​7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Delivered via Blackboard Collaborate as a Synchronous Live-Streamed Event

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March 30-April 4, 2022: American Academy of Audiology Conference
St. Louis, Missouri
March 31-April 3, 2022: Vision Expo East
New York, New York

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April

April 6-9, 2022: PSHA Convention
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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April 22, 2022: Grand Rounds at The Eye Institute
​7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Delivered via Blackboard Collaborate as a Synchronous Live-Streamed Event

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April 27-29, 2022: Penn-Del AER Conference
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

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May

May 9, 11 & 13, 2022: Residents Days
More information to come.
May 13, 2022: Grand Rounds at The Eye Institute
​7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Delivered via Blackboard Collaborate as a Synchronous Live-Streamed Event

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May 21-25, 2022: AAPA Conference
Indianapolis, Indiana

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June

June 10, 2022: Grand Rounds at The Eye Institute
​7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Delivered via Blackboard Collaborate as a Synchronous Live-Streamed Event

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June 15-19, 2022: Optometry's Meeting 2022
Chicago, Illinois

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June 24, 2022: Grand Rounds at The Eye Institute
​7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Delivered via Blackboard Collaborate as a Synchronous Live-Streamed Event

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July

July 8, 2022: Grand Rounds at The Eye Institute
​7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Delivered via Blackboard Collaborate as a Synchronous Live-Streamed Event

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July 22, 2022: Grand Rounds at The Eye Institute
​7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Delivered via Blackboard Collaborate as a Synchronous Live-Streamed Event

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August

August 12, 2022: Grand Rounds at The Eye Institute
​7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Delivered via Blackboard Collaborate as a Synchronous Live-Streamed Event

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August 26, 2022: Grand Rounds at The Eye Institute
​7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Delivered via Blackboard Collaborate as a Synchronous Live-Streamed Event

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September

September 9, 2022: Grand Rounds at The Eye Institute
​7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Delivered via Blackboard Collaborate as a Synchronous Live-Streamed Event

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September 23, 2022: Grand Rounds at The Eye Institute
​7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Delivered via Blackboard Collaborate as a Synchronous Live-Streamed Event

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