Upcoming Woo U CE events
Neurotrophic, Neuropathic, Neuro-What? Navigating Nerve-Driven OSD
Not every “dry eye” patient has dryness as the primary problem. This course demystifies nerve-based ocular surface conditions and how to differentiate them from evaporative or aqueous-deficient disease. We’ll cover the “ocular surface” nerve anatomy, key diagnostic clues, imaging findings, and management options for neurotrophic keratopathy and neuropathic pain. Attendees will gain confidence in recognizing these challenging cases early, reducing mismanagement, and guiding patients toward more predictable relief.
Speaker: Selina McGee, OD, FAAO
Date: Thursday, August 13, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Pacific Time
Location: Virtual
Moderator: Dr. Jennifer Stewart
Cost: Free!
COPE ID: 102958-TD
Category: Trt/Mngmnt Ocular Disease
This event is COPE approved for 1 hour of CE credit.
Thank you to Dompe for exhibiting at this event.
Lens-Based Vision Correction Surgery: A Comprehensive Review of Intraocular Lens Options, Surgical Planning, and Strategies for Optimizing Visual Outcomes
Advances in lens based procedures are expanding options for patients with presbyopia and astigmatism. This course focuses on refractive lens exchange, light adjustable lenses and premium lens options to address these conditions. Participants will learn how to identify appropriate candidates, counsel patients on lifestyle and visual needs, manage expectations, and provide effective post-operative co-management. Clinical pearls are included to help optometrists confidently navigate these complex surgical cases.
Speaker: Emily Schorr, MD
Date: Monday, August 17, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Pacific Time
Location: Virtual
Moderator: Pending
Cost: Free!
COPE ID: 105512-PO
Category: Peri-Operative Management of Ophthalmic Surgery
This event is undergoing COPE approval for 1 hour of CE credit.
Refer This, Not That: Retinal Decision Making
Knowing when to refer a patient to the retina clinic can be challenging. Often, multimodal imaging yields results that are challenging to interpret and subtle in presentation. This course will investigate various retinal conditions commonly encountered in optometry practices including epiretinal membrane, commotio retinae, vitreomacular traction, partial thickness and full thickness macular holes, retinal tears/detachments, and lattice degeneration. We will use open-ended discussion to interact with the audience and discuss clinical pearls that will guide management decisions. Should I refer to this — or not?
Speaker: Julie Rodman, OD, MSc, FAAO, FORS
Date: Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Pacific Time
Location: Virtual
Moderator: Pending
Cost: Free!
COPE ID: Pending
Category: Pending
This event is undergoing COPE approval for 1 hour CE credit.
Thank you to iCare for exhibiting at this event.
Importance of Ocular Surface Optimization Prior to Surgery
Why is optimizing the ocular surface so important before surgery? Join a true co-management team for a discussion on how prepping the ocular surface properly can yield significantly better results for refractive surgeries, cataract surgeries, and corneal cross linking. We will discuss what to look for, what treatment options exist for ocular surface disease and the effects of surface optimization as they relate to surgical outcomes.
Speakers: Justin Schweitzer, OD and Tanner Ferguson, MD
Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Pacific Time
Location: Virtual
Moderator: Pending
Cost: Free!
COPE ID: Pending
Category: Pending
This event is undergoing COPE approval for 1 hour CE credit.
Latest Advances in Eye Care Technology: Innovations in Early Detection and Management
Technology in eye care continues to evolve rapidly, offering new opportunities to enhance diagnostic accuracy, improve patient outcomes, and streamline clinical decision-making. This course highlights the latest innovations in imaging, diagnostic, and treatment technologies, with a focus on how they support earlier detection and more effective management of ocular disease. Attendees will explore the clinical value of integrating current technologies into everyday practice and the importance of staying up to date in an ever-advancing field. Patient case-based examples will be used to illustrate how embracing innovation can elevate patient care
Speaker: Gregory Caldwell, OD
Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Pacific Time
Location: Virtual
Moderator: Pending
Cost: Free!
COPE ID: Pending
Category: Pending
This event is undergoing COPE approval for 1 hour of CE credit.
The Interventional Mindset: Managing Glaucoma in 2026
This course encourages eye care professionals to cultivate an interventional mindset with regard to glaucoma diagnosis and management. Using a long-distance road trip as the analogy for a patient’s glaucoma journey, the instructors will provide evidence-based guidance and offer patient-centric strategies that maximize care. Paradigm-shifting studies and common MIGS will be reviewed. Grab your mix tape and snacks, and come along for the ride!
Speaker: Nora Lee Cothran, OD
Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Pacific Time
Location: Virtual
Moderator: Pending
Cost: Free!
COPE ID: Pending
Category: Pending
This event is undergoing COPE approval for 1 hour of CE credit.
Corneal Nerve Dysfunction: From NK to CNP
Earn 1 hour of COPE-approved CE credit for free! Join Woo U and Dr. Hardeep Kataria to learn about Corneal Nerve Dysfunction. This course differentiates neurotrophic keratitis and corneal neuropathic pain using clinical features, sensitivity testing, and structural assessment, emphasizing phenotype-based diagnosis and targeted treatment strategies to improve outcomes in corneal nerve dysfunction.
Speaker: Hardeep Kataria, OD
Date: Thursday, August 27, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Pacific Time
Location: Virtual
Moderator: Pending
Cost: Free!
COPE ID: Pending
Category: Pending
This event is undergoing COPE approval for 1 hour CE credit.
Myths and Misperceptions in Posterior Segment Disease
As we are faced with what to do for our patients with posterior segment disease, it is important to sort through myths vs realities in diagnosis and treatment. Some commonly held beliefs may be misperceptions, not the right way to handle a situation. This talk will cover some common and some less common posterior segment conditions and how to handle them (and how not to).
Speaker: Jeffry D. Gerson, O.D., F.A.A.O.
Date: Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Pacific Time
Location: Virtual
Moderator: Pending
Cost: Free!
COPE ID: 105954-TD
Category: Trt/Mngmnt Ocular Disease
This event is undergoing COPE approval for 1 hour CE credit.
Neurotrophic, Neuropathic, Neuro-What? Navigating Nerve-Driven OSD
Clinical algorithms promise consistency, efficiency, and better outcomes—but only when applied appropriately. This course explores how to use diagnostic algorithms as frameworks for clinical reasoning rather than rigid decision trees, helping clinicians distinguish between complicated and complex ocular surface disease while identifying the true drivers of dysfunction instead of simply treating symptoms.
Speaker: Selina McGee, OD, FAAO
Date: Thursday, September 3, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Pacific Time
Location: Virtual
Moderator: Pending
Cost: Free!
COPE ID: Pending
Category: Pending
This event is undergoing COPE approval for 1 hour of CE credit.
Visual Fields: What’s Old, What’s New, What’s Out, What’s In
This 1-hour course reviews basics of visual fields in glaucoma, including a providing a systematic approach to interpreting the printout. Emerging concepts such as the use of 10-2 visual field testing in early glaucoma, as well as new test patterns to emphasize early central loss are presented. A short discussion about headset (“virtual reality”) perimetry concludes the course.
Speaker: Danica Marrelli, OD
Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Pacific Time
Location: Virtual
Moderator: Pending
Cost: Free!
COPE ID: Pending
Category: Glaucoma
This event is undergoing COPE approval for 1 hour of CE credit.
Presbyopia-Correcting Eye Drop Therapy Across Eye Care: A Clinical Framework for Patient Selection, Screening, and Counseling
Join Woo U for a one-hour CE event focused on integrating presbyopia-correcting eye drop therapy into your practice. This session provides a practical clinical framework, covering evidence-based strategies for effective patient selection, screening, and counseling.
Our expert panel will review available clinical trial data, real-world safety evidence, prescribing information, and case-based patient-selection scenarios. The discussion will emphasize practical prescribing confidence, including how to identify appropriate candidates, when to defer therapy, when to refer for retinal evaluation, and how to counsel patients before initiating treatment.
Faculty: Mile Brujic, O.D., Rishi Singh, M.D., and Jacob Lang, O.D.
Date: Thursday, September 10th, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Pacific Time
Location: Virtual
Moderator: Mile Brujic, O.D.
Cost: Free!
COPE ID: Pending
Category: Pending
This event is undergoing COPE approval for 1 hour of CE credit.
This educational activity is supported with a medical education grant from Tenpoint Therapeutics in collaboration with iVista Medical Education, Inc.
Laser Vision Correction: LASIK. PRK and SMILE
Explore the landscape of laser vision correction and the optometrist’s role in co-managing these patients. This course reviews LASIK, PRK, and SMILE, emphasizing patient selection, key diagnostics, and procedure considerations. Participants will learn how to manage patient expectations, recognize post-operative red flags, address common misconceptions, and provide effective co-management from referral to long-term follow-up.
Speaker: Emily Schorr, MD
Date: Monday, September 14, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Pacific Time
Location: Virtual
Moderator: Pending
Cost: Free!
COPE ID: 105513-PO
Category: Peri-Operative Management of Ophthalmic Surgery
This event is undergoing COPE approval for 1 hour of CE credit
Phase Four: Filling the Gaps
ABOUT CLOSE:
CLOSE is a year-long program that guides clinicians in adopting practical, step-by-step strategies for better diagnosis and management of ocular surface disease. This year-long initiative will have 5 phases- each built around a webinar. Participants will receive useful resources to guide them along with each lecture, and an open Q&A session at the end of each phase.
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.
Building Upon Phase 3:In Phases One and Two, Drs. Brujic and Kading set the stage and introduced the diagnostic pathway. In Phase Three, the intricacies of billing & coding appropriately were discussed. All of this sets the stage for Phase Four: Filling the Gaps.
Advanced In-Office Treatments:In Phase Four, CLOSE will begin discussing in-office treatments, such as Ocular Surface Irrigation, LLLT, IPL, RF, and more. Proper preparation, including patient consent, safety equipment, will also be reviewed. The doctors will then discuss the proper steps for each treatment.
Featured Presenters: Dr. Mile Brujic and Dr. Dave Kading
Date and Time: Wednesday, September 16, 2026 | 5:30 PM 6:30 PM
From Optimization to Outcomes – Real World Cases
Optimizing the ocular surface is only part of the equation. Successful implementation requires effective co-management, communication, and real-world application. In this case-based session, attendees will work through real patient scenarios across refractive, cataract, and corneal procedures, illustrating how preoperative optimization influences surgical outcomes and patient satisfaction. The course will also focus on how to collaborate with surgeons, determine surgical readiness, and navigate common challenges in patient management. Participants will leave with practical insight into integrating ocular surface optimization into everyday practice, along with strategies to strengthen referral relationships and co-management partners.
Speakers: Dr. Hardeep Kataria, and Dr. Mark Schaeffer
Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Pacific Time
Location: Virtual
Moderator: Pending
Cost: Free!
COPE ID: Pending
Category: Pending
This event is undergoing COPE approval for 1 hour of CE credit.
Myopia Management with Combination Therapy: An Evidence-Based, Case-Based Approach
This evidence- and case-based course examines combination therapy for slowing childhood myopia progression—low-dose atropine, orthokeratology, soft multifocal contact lenses, and spectacles. Through three cases, attendees learn to select, combine, monitor, and adjust individualized plans.
Speaker: Thanh Mai OD, FSLS
Date: Monday, September 21, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Pacific Time
Location: Virtual
Moderator: Pending
Cost: Free!
COPE ID: Pending
Category: Pending
This event is undergoing COPE approval for 1 hour CE credit.
Upstream Thinking: The Expanding Role of Neuromodulation in Dry Eye Disease
Dry eye disease is increasingly being understood as more than an inflammatory condition alone. TFOS DEWS III emphasizes a driver-based approach to therapy that recognizes the importance of tear film homeostasis, sensory signaling, and lacrimal functional unit integrity.
Join us for an evidence-based discussion on how neuromodulation therapies are reshaping dry eye management by targeting upstream dysfunction within the ocular surface sensory system. Using the dry eye vicious cycle illustration as a clinical framework, this course will examine how restoring physiologic tear stimulation may influence downstream inflammation, tear instability, and patient symptoms.
Attendees will gain practical insight into integrating neuromodulation into comprehensive dry eye treatment plans and learn how to combine therapies based on patient-specific disease drivers and clinical presentation.
This program is supported in part by an independent medical educational grant from Mylan Inc., a Viatris Company.
Speaker: Cory Lapin, O.D., F.A.A.O.
Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Pacific Time
Location: Virtual
Moderator: Pending
Cost: Free!
COPE ID: Pending
Category: Pending
This event is undergoing COPE approval for 1 hour CE credit.
New Options for the Medical Management of Glaucoma
This course provides an update on newly approved topical medications for the treatment of glaucoma and ocular hypertension. Emphasis is placed on each drug’s indications, contraindications, adverse effects, efficacy, and cost.
Speaker: Phillip Yuhas, OD
Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Pacific Time
Location: Virtual
Moderator: Pending
Cost: Free!
COPE ID: Pending
Category: Pending
This event is undergoing COPE approval for 1 hour of CE credit.
Demystifying Medication Access
Access to prescribed medications can often be hindered by complex insurance requirements, creating frustration for both providers and patients. Prior authorizations, coverage restrictions, and administrative barriers can delay care and impact treatment outcomes, especially in a busy optometric practice. This course will break down the prior authorization process, clarify common insurance requirements, and provide practical strategies to navigate these challenges. Attendees will learn how to streamline workflows, improve patient access to necessary medications, and reduce administrative burden without compromising care.
Speaker: Mile Brujic, OD
Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Pacific Time
Location: Virtual
Moderator: Pending
Cost: Free!
COPE ID: Pending
Category: Pending
This event is undergoing COPE approval for 1 hour of CE credit.
Toxic Tears: Recognizing and Managing Preservative-Induced Damage
Dry Eye Disease is a complex, often-overlooked condition. This course promotes proactive diagnosis and care, with special attention to ocular toxicities related to preservatives, offering advanced tools, technologies, and strategies to improve outcomes across all eyecare specialties.
Speaker: Selina McGee, OD, FAAO
Date: Monday, October 5, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Pacific Time
Location: Virtual
Moderator: Pending
Cost: Free!
COPE ID: Pending
Category: Pending
This event is undergoing COPE approval for 1 hour of CE credit.
Thank you to Thea for exhibiting at this event.
Thank you to Thea for exhibiting at this event.
Established in 2019, Thea Pharma is the United States subsidiary of Laboratoires Théa, a global leader and pioneer in ophthalmics. We are committed to serve doctors that treat the anterior segment and ocular surface conditions.
Neuromodulation in Practice: Simplifying the Science and Personalizing Dry Eye Care
Neuromodulation therapies are becoming an increasingly important componentof dry eye management, yet many clinicians still struggle to confidently explain their mechanisms, differentiate available options, and determine appropriate patient selection.
In this practical, case-based program, we will simplify the science behind neuromodulation and provide communication strategies that help patients better understand how these therapies support the body’s natural tear production pathways.
Attendees will learn practical ways to discuss mechanisms of action, set patient expectations, and position neuromodulation within comprehensive treatment plans. We will also compare available neuromodulation approaches, including differences in delivery methods, side effect considerations, and patient suitability across a variety of clinical scenarios. Through real-world cases, participants will gain insight into selecting and combining therapies for patients with differing dry eye drivers and ocular surface needs.
This program is supported in part by an independent medical educational grant from Mylan Inc., a Viatris Company.
Speaker: Hardeep Kataria, OD
Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Pacific Time
Location: Virtual
Moderator: Pending
Cost: Free!
COPE ID: Pending
Category: Pending
This event is undergoing COPE approval for 1 hour CE credit.
Comfort Through the Chaos: Navigating the Dry Eye Dilemma in Glaucoma Management
Ocular surface disease is a common comorbidity of glaucoma. The management of dry eye in glaucoma presents a unique challenge to eye care practitioners, as IOP-lowering drops have extensive mechanisms for causing or exacerbating damage to the ocular surface. Here, we discuss specific mechanisms involved and ocular surface friendly tips for glaucoma management.
Speaker: Kaleb Abbott, OD, MS, FAAO, FOWNS
Date: Monday, October 19, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Pacific Time
Location: Virtual
Moderator: Pending
Cost: Free!
COPE ID: Pending
Category: Pending
This event is undergoing COPE approval for 1 hour CE credit.
Thank you to Thea for exhibiting at this event.
Established in 2019, Thea Pharma is the United States subsidiary of Laboratoires Théa, a global leader and pioneer in ophthalmics. We are committed to serve doctors that treat the anterior segment and ocular surface conditions.
Demystifying Prism: Practical Applications for Everyday Eye Care
This course will demystify the clinical application of prism by exploring when and why it should be considered, and the role of prism in managing common binocular vision complaints. Participants will also review the scientific literature supporting prism for binocular vision dysfunction and gain practical insights for confidently integrating prism prescribing into routine patient care.
Speaker: Audrey Raley, OD
Date: Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Pacific Time
Location: Virtual
Moderator: Pending
Cost: Free!
COPE ID: Pending
Category: Pending
This event is undergoing COPE approval for 1 hour of CE credit.
The Co-management of Glaucoma Surgery
This course reviews all FDA-approved surgical procedures for the treatment and management of glaucoma. Lasers, microinvasive techniques, and filtering surgeries are thoroughly covered, along with medical and pharmacologic postoperative management.
Speaker: Elizabeth Muckley, O.D.
Date: Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Pacific Time
Location: Virtual
Moderator: Pending
Cost: Free!
COPE ID: Pending
Category: Pending
This event is undergoing COPE approval for 1 hour of CE credit.
Amblyopia Management and Current Updates
Speaker: Valerie Lam, OD
Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Pacific Time
Location: Virtual
Moderator: Pending
Cost: Free!
COPE ID: Pending
Category: Pending
This event is undergoing COPE approval for 1 hour of CE credit.
Beyond Drops: Underutilized Therapies for Dry Eye Disease
This course explores dry eye therapies that are often underrepresented in clinical practice. Participants will review various conditions and treatment strategies, including CPAP-related dry eye, moisture chamber therapy, and blink dysfunction management. Emphasis will be placed on patient selection, clinical implementation, and integrating individualized dry eye management strategies into everyday optometric practice.
Speaker: Cory Lapin, O.D., F.A.A.O.
Date: Monday, October 26, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Pacific Time
Location: Virtual
Moderator: Pending
Cost: Free!
COPE ID: Pending
Category: Pending
This event is undergoing COPE approval for 1 hour CE credit.
Thank you to MoistureVue for exhibiting at this event.
All Things IOP: Updates in Modern Glaucoma Care
This course explores the evolving understanding of intraocular pressure and its role in glaucoma progression. Attendees will review the clinical significance of corneal hysteresis, IOP fluctuations, and home monitoring technologies, examining how these factors influence treatment decisions. Participants will assess the limitations of current monitoring strategies and explore emerging technologies that support earlier detection, improved risk analysis, and personalized glaucoma care.
Speaker: Nathan Lighthizer, OD
Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM PM Pacific Time
Location: Virtual
Moderator: Pending
Cost: Free!
COPE ID: Pending
Category: Glaucoma
This event is undergoing COPE approval for 1 hour of CE credit.
Phase Five: Strategies for Success
ABOUT CLOSE:
CLOSE is a year-long program that guides clinicians in adopting practical, step-by-step strategies for better diagnosis and management of ocular surface disease. This year-long initiative will have 5 phases- each built around a webinar. Participants will receive useful resources to guide them along with each lecture, and an open Q&A session at the end of each phase.
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.
Fifth and Final Phase: In our final phase of CLOSE for 2025, we will be discussing strategies for success. Phases 1-4 set the stage for Phase 5. How will you take the information you learned and implement it into practice?
Building Upon Phase 4: Dr. Brujic and Dr. Kading will discuss prior authorizations, consent forms, mimicking conditions, pharmacy prescription forms, and ABNs.
Final Thoughts: The CLOSE team will then give updates on 2026 and what is to come.
Featured Presenters: Dr. Mile Brujic and Dr. Dave Kading
Date and Time: Wednesday, November 11, 2026 | 5:30 PM 6:30 PM
Scleral Lens Office Hours
Join Woo U for a unique Scleral Lens "Office Hours", where practitioners are encouraged to submit real clinical cases of specialty contact lens patients where they experience a challenge or difficulty in the fitting process. Several cases will be selected and presented to a live panel of specialty lens experts who will then review each case and provide feedback. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a live interaction with the experts by asking live questions and gathering expert insights.
Thank you to Bausch + Lomb Specialty Vision for supporting this event.
Date: Thursday, March 5th, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Pacific Time
Location: Virtual
Faculty: Dr. John Gelles, Dr. Nathan Schramm, Dr. Brooke Messer
Moderator: Dr. Ariel Cerenzie
Cost: Free!
Phase 5 - Strategies for Success
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.
Surveys will be sent out on the diagnostics and incorporation of strategies from Phase 4.
How do these phases come together?
Year one summary and review.
Strategies for success moving forward.
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.
Introducing VIZZ
Introducing VIZZ
Join Woo U and Lenz Therapeutics for a 1-hour event Introducing VIZZ:
The once daily aceclidine-powered eye drop to treat presbyopia for up to 10 hours.
Learn about what makes VIZZ unique from principal investigators with first-hand experience with clinical trial subjects.
Introducing VIZZ
Introducing VIZZ
Join Woo U and Lenz Therapeutics for a 1-hour event Introducing VIZZ:
The once daily aceclidine-powered eye drop to treat presbyopia for up to 10 hours.
Learn about what makes VIZZ unique from principal investigators with first-hand experience with clinical trial subjects.
Introducing VIZZ
Introducing VIZZ
Join Woo U and Lenz Therapeutics for a 1-hour event Introducing VIZZ:
The once daily aceclidine-powered eye drop to treat presbyopia for up to 10 hours.
Learn about what makes VIZZ unique from principal investigators with first-hand experience with clinical trial subjects.
Fit Happens! Knowing When It’s Time to Go Custom
Join Dr. Stephanie Woo and Dr. Jenny Wong for a free one hour CE event where we discuss interesting scleral lens case reports. Many patients can benefit from a more custom scleral lens, and we will help identify good candidates.
Speakers: Dr. Stephanie Woo and Dr. Jenny Wong
Date: Thursday, September 25, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM Pacific Time
Location: Mastro’s Ocean Club inside The Shops at Crystals
Address: 3720 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas NV 89158
COPE ID: 100144-CL
Category: Contact Lenses
This event is undergoing COPE approval for 1 hour of CE credit.
Phase 4 - Filling the Gaps
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.
Surveys will be sent out on the diagnostics and incorporation of strategies from Phase 3.
Discussion of advanced in-office procedures.
Understanding the gaps in treatment that these fill.
Understanding how to incorporate treatments into practices.
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.
Phase 3 - Billing and Coding
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.
Surveys will be sent out on the diagnostics and incorporation of therapeutic strategies from Phase 2.
Data collection from clinicians on current billing and coding strategies.
Discussion on the intricacies of OSD management:
Office Visits
Diagnostic Testing
In-Office Procedures
Insurance v. Self-Pay
Prior authorizations
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.
Phase 2 - Creating the Algorithm
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.
Surveys will be sent out on the diagnostics and incorporation of strategies from Phase 1.
A logical diagnostic algorithm will be created based on the data collected from the surveys.
Algorithms will include differentials, such as evaporative, aqueous, etc
What is currently being done with collected information?
When are you seeing patients back for follow up visits?
What is being seen on follow up visits?
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.
Thank you to our supporters:
MD Elite, Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Sight Sciences, Dompe, Thea, and Bausch + Lomb.
Thank you to Viatris and CooperVision for providing an educational grant to support this initiative.
Knowledge Challenge – How Much Did You Learn About Geographic Atrophy?
Get ready to test your knowledge and skills… Show what you've learned from the first two events in this thrilling game show-style trivia challenge! Attendees will have the opportunity to join the discussion around GA treatments, answer trivia questions, and hear from our expert panelists on all things Geographic A-trivia. Join us for all three events for the best chance to become one of 12 lucky prize winners!
Panelists: Dr. Julie Rodman, Dr. Cecelia Koetting, Dr. Damon Dierker, and Dr. Elise Kramer
Host & Moderator: Dr. Stephanie Woo
Date: Thursday, May 23, 2024
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Pacific Time
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free!
Special note: This is not for CE credit.
Fuller, Thicker, Bolder Lashes: Plants versus Prostaglandins
This course describes and compares the mechanisms of action for both the prescription and non-prescription (OTC) agents, as well as the plant-based eyelash growth serums. We will outline the Optometrist’s role in recommending these products.
Over 900 attended our event and we received amazing feedback!
Feedback from anonymous survey:
TRACY IS TOP-RATE.
Great topic, especially since cosmetics has been a growing field.
I thoroughly enjoyed this lecture by Dr. Offerdahl and I hope she gives more lectures I can attend.
Really enjoyed this lecture. This is a topic I haven’t given much thought but after this lecture I find it so applicable to so many of my patients. Thank you.
Amazing presentation. Great insight into long term treatment options that can be safe for patients.
Excellent, engaging and relevant speaker! Thank you!
Outstanding presentation, extremely informative.
Loved it! Dr. Offerdahl was amazing!
Excellent lecture. Dr. Offerdahl always puts on a great lecture. This is my first time for a woo lecture with her and I look forward to more.
Dr. Offerdahl is amazing. I completely agree w/ her holistic approach to medicine.
Speaker: Dr. Tracy Offerdahl
Moderator: Dr. Jen Stewart
COPE ID: 85079-PH
Category: Pharmacology
This event is COPE approved for 1 hour of CE credit.
Scanning the Horizon Ocular Nutrition
Anti-Aging, Wellness, and Prevention Opportunities for Optometric Practices
Patients are expecting wellness and prevention recommendations from their optometrists. This webinar will review how to scan, discuss, and recommend supplements. Looking for another income source? Looking to elevate patient care? Learn how to be a part of the future of optometry!
Date: Monday, February 12th, 2024
Time: 6:00PM - 7:00PM
Faculty: Greg Caldwell, OD, FAAO, Trevor Crabtree, OD, Tracy Offerdahl, PharmD, FAAO
*Please note, this event is NOT for CE credit. This event is hosted by Optometric Education Consultants. To learn more about OEC click here.
Woo U Reception Hosted By Cooper Vision
Date: Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Time: 6:15 PM - 8:15 PM Pacific Time
Location: Horseshoe Hotel & Casino (Skyview Tower #4)
Address: 3645 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Directions: Once inside Horseshoe Casino, head to the Resort Tower. Take the elevator to the 26th floor. Head to SkyView #4.
Bi-Elevation™ 360: A New Perspective on Scleral Lens Fitting
Bi-Elevation 360: A deep dive into how you can address uneven limbal clearance and achieve uniform landing on the sclera. Dr. Jason Jedlicka, Dr. Brooke Messer, Dr. Nick Gidosh, and Bausch + Lomb manager of consultation, Carri Rivera will review recent findings in ocular anatomy, they will discuss ways to achieve a more customized fit and will highlight a firsthand case study from a patient with keratoconus, followed by a live discussion with the speakers.
Scleral Lens Soiree Pre Track: Scleral Lens Fundamentals
Image credit: Atlantis scleral lens from X-Cel Specialty Contacts
Join the Scleral Lens Education Society and Woo University for an immersive experience into scleral lenses. This program begins with a three-part monthly webinar series hosted by the SLES, focusing on scleral lens fundamentals. We will then expand our knowledge with the Scleral Lens Soiree - a two-day educational event packed with advances topics in scleral lenses. Whether you are a novice or seasoned scleral lens fitter, this experience has something for everyone! Earn up to 11 hours of COPE accredited CE for free. Join us for one or all of these events.
Heidi Miller, OD
Jamie Kuzniar, O.D.
Title: Jumpstarting your Scleral Lens Practice
Course Description: This 1 hour course will dive into scleral lens indications and considerations for building a specialty lens practice within various optometric settings including details about staff, technology, billing, and scheduling to set your practice up for success. Discover where to find common scleral lens patients and how to gain referral sources from your local colleagues.
Date: Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Time: 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM Eastern Time
Format: Synchronous Virtual
Category: Practice Management
Julie DeKinder, OD
Title: Scleral Lens Fitting 101: Fine Tuning the Fit
Course Description: A one-hour CE course will focus on the basics of scleral lens fitting, troubleshooting scleral lens fits.. Discussion will include anterior segment topographical analysis, lens selection, lens fitting, material selection, care systems, and troubleshooting.
Date: Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Time: 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM Eastern Time
Roya Habibi, OD
Title: Masterclass in Scleral Lens Logistics
Date: Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Course Description: Success in the prescribing of scleral contact lenses goes beyond the actual fit of the lens and this course will simplify and provide a structured approach to completed a fit from start to finish. It will provide practitioners a guidebook on what is needed in order to ensure best patient health and improvement from scleral lenses.
Time: 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM Eastern Time
Woo U Cocktail Party
Join Woo U in Las Vegas, Nevada for a fun cocktail hour. Come meet your favorite Woo U speakers and say hi to friends. We are so grateful to our sponsors, supporters, faculty, and attendees for their support of Woo U.
Arrive early to sample select wines from Dr. Woo's personal wine cellar.*
*While supplies last. They will go quickly!
Date: Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Location: Bally's Hotel (aka The Horseshoe)
Address: 3645 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Suite Number: TBD
Time: 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Pacific Time
Thank you to Mo Events and CooperVision for sponsoring this event.
Pitfalls & Perils in OD Eyecare Referrals
Title: Pitfalls & Perils in OD Eyecare Referrals
Date: Thursday, September 15, 2022
Time: 6:30pm Pacific Time
Location: Mercato Della Pescheria restaurant, Las Vegas
La Maddalena - Private Dining Room (inside Grand Canal Shoppes at Venetian Hotel)
(This is not for COPE credit)
Supercharge Your Contact Lens Sales
Contact lens patients are extremely valuable to optometric practices, and sales of contact lenses can be a huge area of gross and net revenue. By focusing on annual supply sales, premium lens products, staff training and effective patient communication, practice owners can develop effective tools to combat online sales and keep contact lens revenue in their practices.
Over 500 attended our event and we received amazing feedback!
Feedback from anonymous survey:
Dr. Jen Stewart is an amazing and successful business woman and doctor. Always learning something from her.
Nice easy style
Dr has great ideas in contact lens strategy for increasing revenue
This was an outstanding CE course and the speaker was excellent in her presentation!
Great ideas to help improve sales!
Excellent infofrmation to increase sales for dailies
Great speaker! I learned so much! Very practical info that I can start to implement tomorrow!
Good presentation. I like the way Dr. Stewart thinks!
Speaker: Dr. Jennifer Stewart
Date: Thursday, March 3, 2022
Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Pacific Time
This event is COPE approved for 1 hour of live continuing education.
Thank you to CooperVision for supporting this event with an unrestricted educational grant.
CooperVision
CooperVision, a division of CooperCompanies (NYSE:COO), is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of soft contact lenses. The Company produces a full array of daily disposable, two-week and monthly contact lenses, all featuring advanced materials and optics. CooperVision has a strong heritage of solving the toughest vision challenges such as astigmatism, presbyopia and childhood myopia; and offers the most complete collection of spherical, toric and multifocal products available. Through a combination of innovative products and focused practitioner support, the company brings a refreshing perspective to the marketplace, creating real advantages for customers and wearers. For more information, visit www.coopervision.com.
Update on Micro-Invasive Glaucoma Surgery
Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) has only been around for about a decade. There are several MIGS options available and more coming to market. This course will teach the eye care professional about the importance of MIGS and the most appropriate uses of these devices.
Almost 700 attended our event and we received amazing feedback!
Feedback from anonymous survey:
I absolutely, loved the detail & in depth level Dr. Saboori went into in a very engaging way! Thank you!!
great talk, well presented. Thanks!
Inclusion of surgical videos was great!
Great CE event, really enjoyed it!!! Thank you!
GREAT SPEAKER, EASY TO UNDERSTAND, USEFUL INFORMATION
Loved the videos of the different surgeries. Very informative.
Great talk! Helps us comanage better when we are aware of the surgical procedures.
This was an excellent presentation. I appreciated it very much!
Speaker: Dr. Mazeyar Saboori
Date: Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Pacific Time
Location: Virtual
This event is undergoing COPE approval for 1 hour of continuing education.