This course will review recent literature and clinical cases that were co-managed with Beth Israel Deaconess Oncology service at BIDMC Longwood Medical Eye Clinic and includes a review of specific protocols for increasingly common drugs, such as TIVDAK or Elahere. Both drugs are known to have adverse ocular impacts; the class of immune checkpoint inhibitors and their overall effects on the eye will be discussed. (90824-PH, 1 hour)

April 17, 2024 - NHOA Spring Dinner Meeting & CE

Ocular Emergencies: More Stories From an On-Call Optometrist - This two hour lecture will discuss common ocular emergencies that a primary eye care practitioner may encounter. Case examples will emphasize clinically relevant information for the diagnosis and treatment of various sight-threatening and life-threatening conditions. (Dr. Jessilin Quint, 89532-TD, 2 hours)

March 3, 2024 - NTG Sunday (Remote)

Modern Approaches to Optic Neuritis/Perineuritis -This clinical, case-based lecture will showcase several examples of real-world patients with optic neuritis/perineuritis. These cases will each have unique features stemming from underlying systemic conditions that allow for teaching points for the audience. Emphasis will be on modern approaches to diagnosis, work-up, and management of optic neuritis cases. (Dr. Joseph Kane Jr., 85559-TD, 1 hour)

Glaucoma: A technology guided, doctor driven and patient centered approach - The management of patients with various forms of glaucoma has been greatly enhanced by the emergence of various technologies. However, the interpretation of that technology still requires diligence on the part of the clinician. Multiple technologies and an honest depiction of their limitations will be discussed, with an emphasis on diagnosis and longitudinal management employing holistic patient care.

Optic Nerve and Retinal Rounds: From Nerve-Racking to Nuanced - This course will discuss a wide variety of optic nerve and retinal conditions, specifically reinforcing the necessity of multimodal imaging in the diagnostic process. A multitude of cases will be presented in order to highlight how these imaging principles benefit the practitioner in streamlining diagnosis.

February 7, 2024 - Dr. Eric Conley

Beyond Medically Managed Glaucoma – The Good, the Bad, the Ugly - This course will discuss the treatment options beyond medical therapy for glaucoma patients. Topics will include laser procedures, MIGS and traditional trabeculectomy. Pros and cons of each procedure will be discussed along with managing post-operative complications. (89192-GL, 2 hours)

Ocular & Systemic Pharmacology Update – 2024 – This course will Examine ocular pharmaceutical drug delivery and application in various ocular disease conditions while reviewing basic pharmacokinetics and mechanism of action in ophthalmic pharmacology. Attendees will also learn to develop strategies for identifying drug side effects on ocular systems. (89193-PH, 2 hours

Tomorrow’s Technology in Eye Care – This course reviews imaging basics while investigating tonometry novel technologies and their clinical relevance, among others. The lecture will also discussion potential advantages and controversies of artificial intelligence (AI) in ocular disease management (89194-GO, 2 hours)