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PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
Practical Pain Management in Optometric Practice
Dr. Blair Lonsberry, MS, OD, MEd, FAAO
Ocular and periorbital pain is a key reason why patients seek care, especially on an emergent basis. This case-based, interactive presentation will explore the most effective means to manage pain in optometric practice. Special emphasis will be placed on understanding addiction and the current opioid abuse epidemic. Topical and oral pain management will be discussed with an emphasis on the appropriate steps in prescribing oral pain medications.
COPE ID 104154-PH | 1 Hour

Oral Pharmaceuticals in Primary Care Optometry
Dr. Blair Lonsberry, MS, OD, MEd, FAAO
‍This interactive course examines the use of oral pharmaceuticalsin the treatment and management of a variety of conditions that the clinicianwill encounter in primary care optometry. Topical areas will range frommanaging conditions affecting the ocular and periocular tissues.
‍COPE ID Pending | 1 Hour

Going Viral: HSV, HZO, EKC
Dr. Nate Lighthizer, OD, FAAO, FAAOMS
Viruses are some of the most common microorganisms that affect both the body and the eyes. This interactive presentation will review the etiologies, risk factors, signs, symptoms, diagnosis and proper treatment for the ocular and systemic aspects of herpes zoster, herpes simplex and epidemic keratoconjunctivitis.
‍COPE ID 102492-SD | 1 Hour

SLT in 2026: Automatied? First Line? Answers to SLT Questions
Dr. Nate Lighthizer, OD, FAAO, FAAOMS
The use of laser energy to treatopen angle glaucoma has been used by optometric physicians in certain states for over a decade now. This interactive presentation will review and update these ophthalmic laser procedures. Indications, contraindications, risks, benefits, potential complications, pre- and post-operative management and procedural techniques will be discussed regarding ALT and SLT.
‍COPE ID 102493-GL | 1 Hour

COPE Activity ID Pending

*Program and speakers are subject to change without notice

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