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2026

Winter Schminter '26

Glaucoma Updates - This course is designed to provide a comprehensive update on the latest advancements in glaucoma diagnosis, monitoring, and management. Topics will include emerging imaging techniques, updates in pharmacologic and laser treatments, and an overview of sustained-release drug delivery platforms. This course emphasizes practical insights and evidence-based strategies to enhance patient care through early detection and disease monitoring. (Jordan; AOA CE Credit)

Key Considerations for Cataract Surgery Co-Management - Co-management of patients undergoing certain ophthalmic surgical procedures has become an integral part of Optometry’s evolution toward a more medical model of eye care. It has also contributed to better access to surgical services in areas underserved by tertiary eye care practitioners. This course provides an understanding of the medical and practice considerations essential for rendering successful optometric surgical co-management. (Baicht, AOA CE Credit)

Meeting Materials (Archived)

Previous NHOA event handouts and materials can be found below.

2025

Game Day CE

Dr. Haley Perry - AI in Optometry

Dr. James Thimons - Glaucoma Update 2025, Neuro-Optometric Comprehensive Exam

AUTUMN '25 CE - Dr. Gregory Caldwell

OCT and OCT Angiography in Retinal Disease Practical Tips & Clinical Cases

Treatment of Pain Opioid Choices and Considerations

Nutrition in Ocular Disease Beyond Carotenoids – A Comprehensive Approach

Glaucoma Update - Enough Pearls to Make a Necklace

AUTUMN '25 CE - Dr. John Rumpakis

Coding, Compliance & Economics of Dry Eye

The Seven Secrets to Finding Hidden Profits

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UPCOMING PROGRAM Game Day CE - 2025

Why AI Matters in Optometry - Dr. Haley Perry

Patient Compliance: The Ultimate Goal In Glaucoma Therapy - Dr. James Thimons (94575-GL, 1 hour)

Neuro-Optometric Comprehensive Exam - Dr. James Thimons (97869-NO, 1 hour)

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Spring 2025 CE - Hendricks

Glaucoma Treatment Update: What's New?

AP Understanding Implicit Bias in Health Care: How Optometrists Can Improve Patient Interactions

NTG 25 Sunday

Top 10 Medications and Their Ocular Side Effects (Lonsberry, 93273-PH, 1 hour)

Systemic Diseases and Glaucoma (Lonsberry, 95810-GL, 2 hours)

Uveitis: Systemic and Ocular Approaches to Management (Lonsberry, 93253-SD, 1 hour)

NTG 25 Wednesday

Eyes on Tomorrow: The Role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Eye Care (Dr. Attar, 92423-GO, 1 hour)

360 Degree Diabetic Eye Care (Dr. Attar, 95098-SD, 1 hour)

February 5, 2025 - Winter '25 CE

Cardiovascular Disease and the Eye - Cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of morbidity and mortality in the US. The eye is rich in biomarkers of cardiovascular disease making eye care providers on the front-lines of healthcare important purveyors of risk and prevention. (Dr. Hitchmoth, 95813-SD, 2 hours)

Does Nutrition Matter in Glaucoma care? - This course provides an overview of the nutrients and supplements that have been shown to help in the treatment of Glaucoma. The latest dietary and supplement research is summarized and discussed (Dr. Hitchmoth, 95811-GL, 1 hour)

The OT Role in Low Vision - Attendees will identify requirements (legal, regulatory, and otherwise) for patients to be seen for Low Vision Occupational Therapy services and several evidence-based assessment tools used by OTs to assess vision and visual functioning will be discussed. (COPE Accreditation Pending, 96075-LV, 1 hour, Beth Daisy)

My Favorite ODs on Facebook Cases as a Group Expert - (COPE Accreditation Pending, 95812-GO, 1 hour, Dr. Hitchmoth)

Technology for your Low Vision Patients - This presentation will discuss the ecosystem of assistive technologies and give an overview of technologies used by people with low vision. The discussion will put emphasis on smart phone accessibility and applications that can be recommended from any type of practice. Other key topics will include clinical considerations on the use of technology by patients with low vision, artificial intelligence, assistive versus mainstream technology as well as current technologies in development and the future. artificial intelligence, assistive versus mainstream technology as well as current technologies in development and the future. (Dr. Wolynski, 95368-LV, 1 hour)

2024

Autumn ' 24 CE and Annual Meeting

Emerging Trends in AMD

Conversations in Glaucoma (93948-GL, Drs. Pizzimenti & Pelino, 2 hours)

Conversations in Glaucoma HANDOUT NOTES

True Emergencies of the Posterior Pole (93950-SD, Drs. Pizzimenti & Pelino, 2 hours)

Diagnosing, Managing, and Treating Secondary Open Angle Glaucomas – (93467-GL, Dr. Pelino, 1 hour)

When GLT & Retina Converge

Wellness, Nutrition & Disease Prevention the Mediterranean Way - (93952-PB, Dr. Pizzimenti, 1 hour)

Interprofessional Care of Retina Patients Using Multimodal Imaging – (90269-GO, Drs. Pizzimenti & Pelino, 2 hours)

Emerging Trends in Age-related Macular Degeneration (91820-TD, Dr. Pizzimenti, 1 hour)

Normal Tension Glaucoma Thoughts, Time, Testing and Treatment (90622-GL, Dr. Pelino, 1 hour)

AOA / NHOA Slide Decks

May 22, 2024 - AOA Affiliate FLASH CE

Update in Chemotherapy and Ocular Adverse Events

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)