Join us this fall for a Sunday event dedicated entirely to the topic of oral pharmaceuticals. Earn up to 4 hours of COPE approved CE in one day 4. With a wide variety of speakers and topics, there is something for everyone. Take advantage of our prepared pupil registration fee of $39– wow! Earn CE credit instantly with the OE tracker app (*note – you do not need to have the OE tracker app to earn CE. All attendees will still receive CE certificates via email after the event).
Speakers: Jason Ng, OD, Shora Ansari, OD, Nidhi Rana, MD
Date: Sunday, November 17, 2024
Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Pacific Time
Location: Virtual
Moderator: Dr. Jennifer Stewart
Cost:
Prepared Pupil: $39 until Friday, October 18th, 2024 (30 days prior to the first event)
Normal Registration: $49
Time: 8:00 AM – 8:50 AM Pacific Time
Speaker: Jason Ng, OD
Course Title: Cannabis and Vision – Acute Effects
Course Description: Cannabis has been legalized in several states and optometrists are more likely than ever to encounter patients that may use it. While the longer term systemic effects of cannabis on the human organ systems is more well known, the shorter term effects on vision are less known. This course will provide an overview of the effects of cannabis on systemic and ocular health. An emphasis will be placed on the more acute effects of cannabis on the oculomotor and sensory aspects of vision. Consideration on how cannabis may influence driving ability will also be discussed.
8:50 AM – 9:00 AM: Live Q and A with Dr. Ng
Time: 9:00 AM – 9:50 AM Pacific Time
Speaker: Shora Ansari, OD
Course Title: Systemic Antibiotics in Eye Care
Course Description: This course covers a wide array of clinical pearls in treating bacterial ocular infections with systemic antibiotics. Practical information regarding the identification of adverse/allergic reactions, pregnancy and dosing will be discussed. This course will also provide guidance around antibiotic resistance.
9:50 AM – 10:00 AM: Live QA with Dr. Ansari
10:00 AM – 10:15 AM: Break
Time: 10:15 AM – 11:55 AM Pacific Time
Speaker: Nidhi Rana, MD
Course Title: Pediatric Pharmapalooza
Course Description: Pharmacology agents used for different diseases continue to evolve and change constantly. This course will enhance and increase clinical knowledge related to pharmacological agents used in care of children of all ages, both topical and oral medications. This course is a comprehensive overview of pediatric prescribing. It will cover the common pathogens affecting children. It will cover the indications and contraindications of the drugs prescribed.
11:55 AM – 12:00 AM: Live QA with Dr. Nidhi Rana
This event is undergoing COPE approval for 4 hours of CE credit.