| Event Title | 2023 UNC Eye Symposium: Technician Session |
| Location | William & Ida Friday Center for Continuing Education 100 Friday Center Dr, Chapel Hill, NC 27517 |
| Sponsor | Ophthalmology |
| Date/Time | 04/01/2023 | Event Price |
| Session Status | Session | Session Date | Start Time | End Time | Cutoff | Session Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| On Hold | No Workshops: Morning Session Only | 04/01/2023 | 8:00 AM | 11:45 PM | 03/17/2023 | $0.00 |
| On Hold | Retinoscopy: Pointing the Way Workshop 1 | 04/01/2023 | 1:00 PM | 2:15 PM | 03/17/2023 | $50.00 |
| On Hold | Introduction to Ophthalmic Ultrasound Workshop 1 | 04/01/2023 | 1:00 PM | 2:15 PM | 03/17/2023 | $50.00 |
| On Hold | OCT Troubleshooting Workshop 1 | 04/01/2023 | 1:00 PM | 2:15 PM | 03/17/2023 | $50.00 |
| On Hold | Retinoscopy: Pointing the Way Workshop 2 | 04/01/2023 | 2:30 PM | 3:45 PM | 03/17/2023 | $50.00 |
| On Hold | Introduction to Ophthalmic Ultrasound Workshop 2 | 04/01/2023 | 2:30 PM | 3:45 PM | 03/17/2023 | $50.00 |
| On Hold | OCT Troubleshooting Workshop 2 | 04/01/2023 | 2:30 PM | 3:45 PM | 03/17/2023 | $50.00 |
2023 UNC Eye Symposium | Technician Session
William & Ida Friday Center for Continuing Education (Sunflower Room)
April 1, 2023
Course Description
The UNC Eye Symposium will provide the latest updates and insights in the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders including anterior segment, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, oculoplastic, and pediatric ophthalmology.
Target Audience
This conference is designated for Ophthalmic Assistants, Technicians, and Photographers.
Accreditation
The UNC Department of Ophthalmology is accredited by the Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) to provide continuing education credit to Allied Health personnel who attend the Tech Session.
Continuing Education Credit
Technicians Session
The Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) designates this live activity for a maximum of 7.25 Group A credit(s). Allied Health personnel should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The Ophthalmic Photographer's Society:
"Do we really need all the Images and Visual Field Test" 0.5 OPS CEC
"Hey Doc, is this a good scan" 0.5 OPS CEC
"Intro to Ophthalmic Ultrasound" 0.5 OPS CEC
"Intro to Ophthalmic Ultrasound" Workshop 1.25 OPS CEC
"OCT Troubleshooting" 0.5 OPS CEC
"OCT Troubleshooting" Workshop 1.25 OPS CEC
Special Note: Credit will be awarded only upon completion of an online survey, the details of which will be included in the registration packets distributed on the day of the meeting. You will have 30 days after the meeting to complete the survey and receive your credit.
Disclosures
The 2023 UNC Eye Symposium: Technician Continuing Education Session is not sponsored by JCAHPO; only reviewed for compliance with JCAHPO standards and criteria and awarded continuing education credit accordingly; therefore, JCAHPO cannot predict the effectiveness of the program or assure its quality in substance and presentation.
2023 UNC Eye Symposium | Technician CE Session Agenda
William & Ida Friday Center for Continuing Education (Sunflower Room)
April 1, 2023
7:30 - 7:50am Registration and Continental Breakfast
7:50 - 8:00am Welcome and Introductions
Michael Mendsen, OD
8:00 - 8:30am "Do We Really Need All Those Images and Visual Field Tests?"
Maja Kostic, MD, MPH, PhD
8:30 - 9:00am "Hey Doc, Is This a Good Scan?" A Clinical Take on OCT for Glaucoma Diagnosis & Management"
David Fleischman, MD
9:00 - 9:30am "Topical and Systemic Medications Causing Adverse Eye Effects: How to Recognize Them"
Beth Friedland, MD
9:30 - 10:00am "Lecture of Taking History"
Jon Brisley, MD
10:00 - 10:15 BREAK
10:15 - 10:45am "Retinoscopy: Pointing the Way"
Justin Goble
10:45 - 11:15am "Introduction to Ophthalmic Ultrasound"
Jing Yan
11:15 - 11:45am "OCT Troubleshooting"
Teesha Corcoran
11:45 - 12:30pm LUNCH
1:00 - 2:15pm Workshop One*
2:15 - 2:30pm BREAK
2:30 - 3:45pm Workshop Two*
*Workshops will be held at the UNC Kittner Eye Center at 2226 Nelson Hwy. Ste. 200, Chapel Hill, NC 27517. You will be able to choose two of three available workshops: "Introduction to Ophthalmic Ultrasound", "Retinoscopy: Pointing the Way", and "OCT Troubleshooting"
