University of Iowa
14th Annual Optometric Conference
Friday, May 18, 2012
7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Iowa Memorial Union
Grand Ballroom
Iowa City, Iowa
Sponsored by:
Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine
Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
Keith D. Carter, MD
Lillian C. O’Brien and Dr. C. S. O’Brien
Chair in Ophthalmology
Professor and Department Head
Intended Audience and Purpose
This conference will provide the optometric practitioner with information that will assist him/her with diagnostic dilemmas and patient questions that are encountered daily. This activity will also provide information about current and expected diagnostic and treatment options for a variety of eye diseases. Finally, this activity will provide the optometric practitioner with what is felt to be the standard of ophthalmic care in Iowa.
Registration Fee
The cost of this continuing education conference is $125.00 for registration made prior to April 30, 2012. After that date, the cost will be $150.00. Refunds will be given through May 14, 2012. This fee includes instruction, continental breakfast, lunch, refreshments, parking and continuing education credit.
Please make checks payable to the Department of Ophthalmology, and send them to Mark E Wilkinson, OD, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242-1091.
Meeting Schedule 2012
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7:30 – 8:10AM |
Registration and continental breakfast |
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8:10 AM |
Opening Remarks |
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8:15 – 8:30 |
Welcome to the Department – Keith D. Carter, MD |
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8:30 – 9:00 |
What Problems Need What Scans – Reid A. Longmuir, MD |
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9:00 – 9:45 |
Interpretation of Visual Fields and New Developments in Perimetry – Christopher A, Johnson, PhD |
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9:45 – 10:15 |
Break |
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10:15 – 10:45 |
Melanocytic Lesions of the Uvea: Which Ones Should You Worry About? – H. Culver Boldt, MD |
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10:45 – 11:15 |
Sheep or Wolf? How to Evaluate Eyelid Lesions - Rachel K. Sobel, MD |
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11:15 – 12:00 |
Stem Cell Therapy in 2012 and Beyond – Budd, Tucker, PhD |
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12:00 – 12:30 |
Psychosocial Aspects of Strabismus – Scott A. Larson, MD |
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12:30 – 1:15 PM |
Lunch |
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1:15 – 2:00 |
Electrophysiology Testing in 2012 – Steven F. Stasheff, MD, PhD |
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2:00 – 2:30 |
Post-op Cataract Complications – Beth R. Kutzbach, MD |
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2:30 – 3:15 |
Medical and Surgical Management of Fuchs' Endothelial Dystrophy – Kenneth Mark Goins, MD |
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3:15 – 3:45 |
The Psychosocial Impact of Vision Loss – Khadija S. Shahid, OD |
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3:45 PM |
Adjourn |
FACULTY
Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
H. Culver Boldt, MD, Professor
Marion and Frederick Fuerste, M.D. Professor of Ophthalmology
Director, Ocular Echography Service, Retina Service
Keith D. Carter, MD, Professor
Head, Department of Ophthalmology
Lillian C. O’Brien and Dr. C. S. O’Brien Chair in Ophthalmology
Oculoplastic, Orbital and Oncology Service
Kenneth Mark Goins, MD, Professor
Cornea and External Diseases
Christopher A. Johnson, PhD, Professor
Director, Visual Field Reading Center Service
Scott A. Larson, MD, Associate Professor
Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus
Reid A. Longmuir, MD, Assistant Professor
Neuro-Ophthalmology and Comprehensive Ophthalmology
Brian R. Kirschling, OD, Assistant Professor
UICMS Riverside Clinic
Beth R. Kutzbach, MD, Assistant Professor
Comprehensive Ophthalmology
Khadija S. Shahid, OD, Assistant Professor
Vision Rehabilitation and Primary Eye Care Service
Christine W. Sindt, OD, Associate Professor
Director, Contact Lens Service
Rachel K. Sobel, MD, Fellow
Oculoplastic, Orbital and Oncology Service
Steven F. Stasheff, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor
Pediatric Neuro-Ophthalmology
Budd A. Tucker, PhD, Assistant Professor
Basic Science Retina Research
Mark E. Wilkinson, OD, Professor
Director, Vision Rehabilitation and Primary Eye Care Service
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Credit
The University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences designates this live activity for a maximum of 7 hours of optometric continuing education. Optometrists should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Content
Determination of educational content for this educational activity and the selection of speakers/facilitators are responsibilities of the activity director. No commercial firms had any input in these areas nor did they provide any financial support for this meeting.
Disclosure Policy
Everyone in a position to control the content of this educational activity will disclose to the CME provider and to attendees all relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa-sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Mark E. Wilkinson, OD, Department of Ophthalmology, in advance at 319-356-8301 or at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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