Upcoming Woo U CE events
How to Fit Scleral Lenses and Advancements in Scleral Lens Technology
Scleral lenses improve the lives of patients and practitioners who fit them. Scleral lens selection and follow-up care are reviewed by identifying key areas of concern. Common scleral lens problems and troubleshooting techniques are discussed. Care and handling of scleral lenses including solutions and advanced techniques are described. In-office management tips for scleral lens practitioners are discussed. We will also review advancements in scleral lenses and how they can be fully customizable for each patient.
Lifestyle Solutions for Today’s Presbyope, One Size Does NOT Fit All
This course will focus on best practices in prescribing options for the presbyope along with strategies for enhanced primary care of this patient demographic. A systematic review of best practices in visual correction options along with enhanced strategies for identifying and managing the many visual threats facing presbyopes as they age will be presented.
Almost 1200 attended our event and we received amazing feedback!
Feedback from anonymous survey:
Thank you for an interesting presentation!
Excellent entertaining lecture!
Nice to hear different perspectives on this topic.
Loved the therapeutic updates!
As a seasoned, retired, baby boomer OD it was interesting hearing how ODs now deal with presbyopic patients.
It was very helpful to hear about current and new treatment options regarding presbyopia both for glasses/Contacts as well as for IOLs.
Thank you for a great overview and refresher as well as sharing new developments in therapeutics for presbyopia correction.
Good pharmacology synopsis !
Speaker: Dr. Pamela Lowe & Dr. Marc Bloomenstein
Moderator: Dr. Jennifer Stewart
COPE ID: 96838-GO
Category: General Optometry
This event is COPE approved for 1 hour of CE credit.
Thank you to Lenz Therapeutics for exhibiting at this event.
LENZ Therapeutics is a late-stage clinical company developing innovative ophthalmic pharmaceutical products that improve vision, proudly based in San Diego.
We are focused on an eye drop to treat presbyopia and provide seamless vision for the vast majority of presbyopes.
In our pursuit of this better future for patients, we are excited to deliver an innovative solution to the eye care community, who has demonstrated their readiness.
Our novel lead program is an aceclidine based eye drop, with a unique MOA profile and best-in-class clinical data.
L.I.D. Listen, Identify, Diagnose
This course is designed to equip optometrists with the necessary information for accurate diagnosis, effective treatment, and proper management of Demodex blepharitis. We will discuss the long-term impact of Demodex if left without intervention, how to easily diagnose this condition, and lastly how to have the conversation/discussion with the patient. One tip: talk about it like an analogy to the dental model. If you let plaque buildup, it will cause cavities. If you let Demodex build up it can lead to issues with contacts, vision issues, and other ocular surface problems. Why wouldn't you intervene right away?
OCT and OCTA Imaging in Diabetes and Diabetic Retinopathy
This course will discuss how to utilize OCT and OCTA in diabetes. Specifically, we will review how OCT is used to classify CI-DME vs CSME and review what OCTA reveals in diabetes and DR.
Over 1200 attended our event and we received amazing feedback!
Feedback from anonymous survey:
Tremendous presentation! Very informative and very well presented!
Thank you for a very informative and well done presentation helping me understand how effective OCT is conjunction with other methods to monitor diabetic retinopathy in patients.
Excellent lecture with OCT scans
Fantastic speaker. Please invite her back!
Great insight to using the tools now available!
LOVED her slides. The details are exactly what I needed .. more OCT classes would be wonderful with case studies ..
Dr Sapoznik was wonderful. Material was very well presented and easy to follow.
Dr. Sapoznik was an excellent speaker. She is very knowledgeable and she speaks in a tone and speed that is easy to understand and comprehend.
A lot to absorb so quickly. 30 yrs of science in one hour
WOO University has an amazing program and organizational structure in presenting CE. Registering, Joining and use of QR Code for CE documentation is extremely straight forward. Your follow-up with e-mail and sending certificates demonstrates your commitment.
Speaker: Dr. Kaitlyn Sapoznik
Moderator: Dr. Ariel Cerenzie
COPE ID: 95948-TD
Category: Trt/Mngmnt Ocular Disease
This event is COPE approved for 1 hour of CE credit.
Thank you to Zeiss Imaging for exhibiting at this event.
Marching Through the Madness: The Game Plan for your Refractive Surgery Patients
This course will discuss the most up to date surgical co-management with an emphasis on the growing role of the optometrist. We will discuss how optometrists can more involve themselves in both the pre and postoperative care of their patients with regards to LASIK, SMILE, ICLs, and refractive lens exchange as well as managing ocular surface disease prior to refractive surgery to optimize success.
Over 1100 attended our event and we received amazing feedback!
Feedback from anonymous survey:
Thank you for presenting differing ideas than I have heard before.
Good to know how to read ectasia on topo!
Great energetic speaker.
Great speaker, very knowledgeable and passionate.
Nice expansion to the details of the newer procedures.
Dr. Saenz is an excellent speaker, very engaging and knowledgeable. I remember him from KMK prep courses from back in the day!
Great intro into what the future can hold!
Very engaging speaker and enjoyed his presentation.
Speaker: Roberto Saenz, OD
Moderator: Dr. Carolyn Majcher
COPE ID: 96510-PO
Category: Peri-Operative Management of Ophthalmic Surgery
This event is COPE approved for 1 hour of CE credit.
Thank you to Zeiss for exhibiting at this event.
With innovations for ophthalmology and microsurgery, ZEISS helps doctors all over the world to diagnose and treat diseases effectively and to improve their patients' quality of life.
Dry Eye in the Desert
Join Woo University for our fifth Dry Eye in the Desert hybrid event, filled with unique courses focused on the important topic of dry eye. Incredible industry experts will educate eye care professionals to improve their clinical practices within the dry eye arena. This event is free to all optometrists and eye care professionals. Earn up to 4 hours of free COPE-approved CE.
Integrating Myopia Management into Primary Care: Practical Strategies for Success
This course will examine practical strategies and how to incorporate myopia management into a primary care practice setting. Lastly, we will discuss the most effective forms of myopia management and patient candidacy.
Almost 1200 attended our event and we received amazing feedback!
Feedback from anonymous survey:
Excellent session full of knowledge.
Joelle is a fantastic speaker. She has a great understanding of the material and makes it all easy to grasp.
Presenter gave very practical advice. Great CE.
Great speaker! Eloquent and inspirational!
Awesome resources!
Speaker provided lots of good resources and spoke clearly and concisely.
Thank you for having such a passion for this topic and your practice!
Great speaker and very helpful tips!
I had to learn all this stuff on my own in 1991, the presenter is right on!
I loved the practical tips for how to integrate myopia management in primary care! I already do some of these things, but it was helpful to hear how Dr. Holland implements it in her practice.
Speaker: Joelle Holland, OD
Moderator: Dr. Ariel Cerenzie
COPE ID: 96091-PM
Category: Practice Management
This event is COPE approved for 1 hour of CE credit.
CLOSE: Phase 1 - Take Stock
ABOUT CLOSE:
CLOSE was created to provide a path for ocular surface management into practice. This year long program will provide the support for the practitioner interested in actively incorporating dry eye disease diagnostic and management strategies in their practice.
In Phase One, clinicians will be sent surveys regarding diagnostic and therapeutic options currently available in their practice. CLOSE will then provide a blueprint and create a diagnostic plan.
Clinicians will start to formulate treatment protocols based on what they are discovering.
Important notice: Continuing Education (CE) will not be offered for this initiative. This is intended for clinicians who want to change the trajectory of their practice by enhancing patient outcomes.
Clinical Trials on Presbyopia Eyedrops – How to Compare Apples and Oranges
This course will cover presbyopia eye drops, including FDA-approved options and those in development. Topics include clinical trial processes, analyzing outcomes, and comparing study results, with an emphasis on navigating the evolving landscape of presbyopia treatments.
Almost 1400 attended our event and we received amazing feedback!
Feedback from anonymous survey:
Very interesting novel lecture. Thank you for discovering this speaker. Nice to have a different speaker.
She was such an engaging speaker and easy to understand.
Interesting topic that a lot of patients have questions about.
This gal is phenomenal! At last! Someone who relates true clinical data. Excellent!
An excellent presentation on an outstanding topic!
Host was great. This course included more than I expected and happy to have signed up.
Another super informative education experience!
Have a better understanding of miotic stimulates to assist presbyopia.
Enjoyed hearing about research & what is involved.
I learned more than I expected relaxing to conducting studies.
Very interesting information on how clinical trials are conducted.
Speaker: Dr. Natasha Hindman
Moderator: Dr. Ariel Cerenzie
COPE ID: 96021-PH
Category: Pharmacology
This event is COPE approved for 1 hour of CE credit.
Growing Your Myopia Patient Base
This course will provide an overview of all myopia management strategies and patient selection. Other points of discussion include pathophysiology of myopia, the impact of myopia and patient selection for myopia control. Emphasis will be placed on patient and parent education and how to relay the importance of myopia control.
Almost 1100 attended our event and we received amazing feedback!
Feedback from anonymous survey:
Excellent summary and SO applicable!
New info on myopia progression.
Very nice simple webinar with excellent speaking pace.
Straight forward and great information, thank you!
Amazingly clear explanations!
Helpful statistics.
I liked the updated statistics provided which is new to me.
Popular topic that is becoming more wide spread while offering strategies and implementation to address myopic progression.
Definitely more interesting than I originally thought.
Thank you. Program exposed me to interesting information!
Excellent presentation that was educational and clear. Dr. had good command of topic and was an excellent presenter.
Speaker: Dr. Marie Homa-Palladino
Moderator: Dr. Jennifer Stewart
COPE ID: 96020-GO
Category: General Optometry
This event is COPE approved for 1 hour of CE credit.
OPTIC Summit - Optometrists Promoting Technology and Innovative Care
Join Woo University and Nevada Optometric Association for our first OPTIC hybrid event, filled with a range of courses from dry eye management, glaucoma treatment, to cataract surgery updates.
In person attendees will have the opportunity to learn from industry sponsors during live presentations and exhibit hall interactions. Registration includes breakfast, lunch, and 4 hours of free CE!
OCT and OCTA in Clinical Practice
OCT and OCT Angiography are non-invasive imaging modality that enhance the evaluation and management of retinal disease. OCT renders high-resolution cross-sectional images of the retina which in turn provides for optimal visualization of the retinal and choroidal anatomy. OCTA provides information about the retinal and choroidal blood flow. When used in tandem, OCT and OCTA acquisition allow for a comprehensive analysis of the retina and surrounding structures. This course will review interpretation and clinical application of OCT and OCTA in the primary eye care setting.
Almost 1500 attended our event and we received amazing feedback!
Feedback from anonymous survey:
You are the best speaker I’ve ever heard and wish I would have had you as a professor!
I am not actively practicing now, but this was a great refresher when I go back. Very informative and well organized. Thank you!
THE MOST SUPERB LECTURE ON OCT-A I HAVE EVER ATTENDED!
Best Woo lecture to date. Excellent presenter with grasp of the topic.
This was a great lecture, especially for us ODs who are ten years out of school and didn’t get enough training on OCTA.
Literally one of the best CEs I've attended, genuine thank you!
Speaker had great amount of background information while not lingering on it too long. Great pacing and enthusiasm by lecturer.
Appreciate the detailed oriented nature of the lecture. Great Q&A session as well!
This was such a good CE and the speaker has convinced me how useful OCTA is, especially in diabetics.
Dr. Rodman was an exceptional speaker. She spoke so clearly and at a good pace.
Great event! Learned lots about the new technology.
Great speaker and topic! Would love to have her speak more in the future.
Excellent CE with lots of clinical examples.
Dr. Rodman is my favorite lecturer and so knowledgeable about OCT and is a great teacher. Please have her back regularly for OCT talks!
Always a great lecture from Dr. Rodman!
This was my favorite lecture for a long time!
I always love Dr. Rodman’s lectures. She explains OCT topics clearly & I always learn something new.
Another great hour of CE. Learned so much. Very effective lecturer.
The speaker was awesome and made understanding the material a little easier. Very knowledgeable and well-spoken.
Speaker: Dr. Julie Rodman
Moderator: Dr. Carolyn Majcher
COPE ID: 95453-TD
Category: Trt/Mngmnt Ocular Disease
This event is COPE approved for 1 hour of CE credit.
Navigating Refractive Surgery and Patient Selection
This course will review the current refractive surgery options available and the advantages and disadvantages of each type of refractive surgery. Patient cases will be presented to highlight important considerations in determining patient surgical candidacy.
Over 1100 attended our event and we received amazing feedback!
Feedback from anonymous survey:
Excellent Speaker. I wish I lived and practiced in California so I could refer to him!
Excellent education on different refractive surgery options.
Very refreshing to hear an MD say it's okay to tell patients who want surgery "no" if needed!
Great job addressing listener questions.
Hope to see Dr. Amir again. I enjoy his caring & straight forward way of speaking.
I wish my MD that I work with was as sweet as you.
Fantastic lecture. Thank you so much!!
Great presentation! Not boring, I was engaged the whole time.
Excellent review, plus a little new info. Very useful.
Appreciated the speaker’s very positive attitude toward collaboration with optometrists. Very nice overview on a big topic.
AMAZING lecture. I love that he left time to discuss and answer questions.
I am retired but enjoy and appreciate your continuing education.
Fantastic speaker! Refreshing to have OMD be so supportive of OD.
Amazing speaker; appreciate his respect of ODs. Probably the best OMD CE provided by Woo U I've attended. Please have him back for another CE.
Great presentation and speaker was top level good. Must use him again.
Excellent presentation. Speaker was very easy to listen to.
The speaker was very knowledgeable and explained things so well. I really appreciated his lecture and learned so much!
Great lecture. Excellent time of night!
A delight to hear him speak in such concise, logical, and engaging way.
Loved this lecture, especially the presenter. So down to earth and knowledgeable.
The lecturer was great! Made the topic easier to understand and enjoy.
As usual outstanding speaker with fantastic knowledge and skill. Terrific manner in conveying his knowledge to his audience.
A clinically important and complex topic that was presented in a logical and comprehensive manner.
Speaker: Amir Moarefi, MD
Moderator: Dr. Jennifer Stewart
COPE ID: 95572-PO
Category: Peri-Operative Management of Ophthalmic Surgery
Thank you to Zeiss for exhibiting at this event.
This event is COPE approved for 1 hour of CE credit.
Cozy Pharma Focus Weekend - Day 2
Are you stuck at home with cold weather this January? Bundle up with your coffee, breakfast, and warmth of your own home and knock out 8 hours of pharmaceutical CE. Back by popular request, Woo U has organized our second annual weekend long event dedicated entirely to the topic of oral pharmaceuticals and pharmacology.
Cozy Pharma Focus Weekend - Day 1
Are you stuck at home with cold weather this January? Bundle up with your coffee, breakfast, and warmth of your own home and knock out 8 hours of pharmaceutical CE. Back by popular request, Woo U has organized our second annual weekend long event dedicated entirely to the topic of oral pharmaceuticals and pharmacology.
Begin with the Lid in Mind: Demodex Blepharitis and MGD
This 1-hour COPE approved CE lecture will dive into the role of Demodex Blepharitis in ocular surface disease including diagnosis and treatment, but recent research has shed light on the association between Demodex Blepharitis and meibomian gland disease (MGD). We’ll look at how MGD plays a role and review the findings of the Ersa study as it may apply to clinical practice.