WAEPS 2016 Workshop Descriptions
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Workshop 31A
Title: Evaluating the Ocular Surface with the OCULUS Keratograph 5M
Speaker: Chris Flaherty, Oculus
Course Description: This course covers techniques for acquiring measurements and images relevant to the assessment of dry eye disease such as noninvasive tear breakup time, tear meniscus height, and meibomian gland imaging. Workflow strategies to optimize the efficiency and accuracy of dry eye exams will also be discussed. The class will include lecture and hands-on instruction.
Objectives:
1. Understand the clinical applications for ocular surface testing.
2. Describe the techniques to acquire various images and measurements pertinent to dry eye disease.
Workshop 32A
Title: Humphrey Visual Field Analyzer: Best Practices
Speaker: Connie Demarse, CCOA – Carl Zeiss Meditec
Course Description: This course will provide an overview of perimetry and the importance of visual field testing. Instructions to patients, printing, saving test results, and maintenance of the instrument will be emphasized. Solutions to common field testing obstacles will be discussed. Participants will also learn a basic understanding of how to read the visual field printout for the purpose of obtaining a reliable patient test. The newest software in guided progression analysis will be introduced.
Objectives:
1. Understand clinical applications for perimetry testing.
2. Recognize various testing strategies (screening vs. threshold, SITA Standard vs. SITA Fast).
3. Appreciate the importance of the technician’s role for reliable test results.
4. Understand how to read the test printout.
Workshops 33A, 33E
Title: Immersion A-scan
Speaker: Tina Campbell, COT
Course Description: This hands-on workshop will review common settings for A-Scan biometry and will discuss A-Scan echo pattern recognition and interpretation. It will review the concepts of gain, gates, velocities and how they affect axial length measurements.
*Attendees will be expected to participate in the role of both patient and examiner during the class.
Objectives:
1. Discuss the basic operation of A-Scan biometry.
2. Explain how to evaluate scan quality.
Workshopss 34A, 31E
Title: Clinical Applications of the Spectralis OCT
Speaker: Amanda Bye, Heidelberg Engineering, Inc.
Course Description: This course will discuss clinical applications of the Spectralis OCT, review proper operation of the instrument and how to read more advanced analysis options. The class will include both hands-on instruction and explain and demonstrate the scan modes, analysis tools and techniques needed to produce high quality scans.
Objectives:
1. Describe the techniques to acquire corneal topographical data.
2. Understand scan modes, analysis tools and techniques used to obtain high quality scans.
Workshops 31B, 34F
Title: Non-Mydriatic Fundus Photography
Speaker: Kellie Godlesky, Nidek.
Course Description: This hands-on workshop will review the basics of fundus photography using a non-mydriatic fundus camera provided by Nidek. It will discuss the purpose of photography including the clinical applications and basic trouble-shooting techniques.
Objectives:
1. Describe the clinical applications of fundus photography.
2. Understand basic trouble-shooting techniques.
Workshops 32B, 32E
Title: Cirrus HD-OCT: Best Practices and an Introduction to AngioPlex
Speaker: Connie Demarse, CCOA, Carl Zeiss Meditec
Course Description: This course will discuss clinical applications of Cirrus OCT, review proper operation of the instrument and how to read more advanced analysis options. The course will focus on basic and advanced operator techniques and how to overcome difficult obstacles. It will also review the latest advancements in Cirrus OCT capabilities.
Objectives:
1. Discuss clinical applications of Cirrus OCT.
2. Understand how to operate the Cirrus OCT in difficult situations.
3. Understand how to read the more advanced printout options of Cirrus OCT.
4. Recognize new Cirrus OCT capabilities including AngioPlex and Anterior Segment measuring tools.
Workshop 33B
Title: Slit Lamp Examination Techniques
Speaker: Parisa Taravati, MD
Course Description: This lecture and hands-on workshop will demonstrate techniques such as sclerotic scatter, direct and indirect focal illumination, specular reflection and narrow- vs. wide-beam illumination. Participants will have the opportunity to practice these techniques as they perform slit lamp examinations on each other.
Objectives:
1. Identify the techniques used in a slit lamp examination.
2. Demonstrate the correct use of each technique.
Workshops 34B, 34D
Title: Manual Keratometry
Speaker: Stephen Carow, COMT, OCS
Course Description: This hands-on session will provide practical instruction and experience in the use of the manual keratometer. Tips will be given to help the technician as well as step-by-step tools in the skill process.
Objectives:
1. Define the uses of manual keratometry.
2. Explain the techniques used to perform manual keratometry.
Workshops 31C, 34E
Title: LENSTAR Optical Biometry: Best Practices
Speaker: Tom Fisher, Haag-Streit
Course Description: This hands-on workshop will provide an in-depth overview of the Haag-Streit LENSTAR including a demonstration of how to best obtain biometry measurements, including axial length, keratometry, corneal thickness, anterior chamber depth, lens thickness, white-to-white measurements, pupilometry and eccentricity of the visual axis. The course will also include information on the newest IOL formulas available and circumstances that dictate which are best for particular eyes along with tips on obtaining quality measurements on difficult patients, including those who are post-refractive surgery.
Objectives:
1. Demonstrate best practices of the LENSTAR and identify ways to obtain quality measurements on difficult patients.
2. Discuss the appropriate validation criteria to use in evaluating obtained measurements.
Workshops 32C, 32F
Title: IOL Master: Best Practices
Speaker: Connie Demarse, CCOA – Carl Zeiss Meditec
Course Description: This course will review basic optical coherence biometry technology. It will include a review of operator technique, how to ensure reliable measurements and how to troubleshoot common obstacles. An IOL Master 500 instrument will be available for hands-on practice. Lens database management will also be discussed.
Objectives:
1. Discuss clinical applications of swept source biometry.
2. Acquire measurements with the new IOLMaster 700..
3. Understand how to calculate IOL power on the IOLMaster 700.
Workshops 33C
Title: Basic Ocular Motility
Speaker: Claire Callaghan, CO, COMT
Course Description: This interactive, hands-on workshop will provide an introduction to and discuss the assessment methods for the basic evaluation of ocular motility and binocularity.
Objectives:
1. Understand and test normal ocular motility.
2. Be able to assess ocular movements.
Workshops 34C, 31F
Title: Manual Lensometry
Speaker: Stephen Carow, COMT, OCS
Course Description: This hands-on session will provide practical instruction and experience in the use of the manual lensometer. Tips will be given to help the technician as well as step-by-step tools in the skill process.
Objectives:
1.Define the uses of manual lensometry.
2. Explain the techniques used to perform manual lensometry.
Workshops 31D
Title: Soft Contact Lens Fitting
Speaker: Bill Kilgore, LDO, NCLEC, COA
Course Description: This hands-on workshop will map out soft contact lens fitting basics. A review of lensometry, slit lamp evaluation of soft contact lenses, vertex conversion and initial base curve selection will be given. Patient needs and expectations regarding contact lenses will also be discussed.
Objectives:
1. Explain how to perform a basic soft contact lens fitting.
2. Define patient needs and expectations for contact lens wear.
Workshop 32D
Title: Retinoscopy: Theory and Technique
Speaker: Nathan Jordan, MD
Course Description: This course will provide an overview of the ins and outs of the retinoscope, including proper technique and its value and application in the clinic. The theory of retinoscopy includes the working distance, location of the far point, and the movement of the far point when changing lenses. The various phenomenon in locating the correct cylinder axis will also be presented.
Objectives:
1. Understand the theory behind retinoscopy.
2. Explain the techniques used to perform retinoscopy.
Workshops 33D
Title: Intermediate/Advanced Ocular Motility
Speaker: Claire Callaghan, CO, COMT
Course Description: This interactive workshop will review and discuss the assessment methods for intermediate to advanced evaluation of ocular motility and binocularity.
Objectives:
1. Understand and test strabismus.
2. Identify the different types of strabismus.
Workshops 33F
Title: Anterior Segment Tomography with the OCULUS Pentacam
Speaker: Chris Flaherty, Oculus
Course Description: This course will cover best practices for acquiring images, evaluating scan quality, and basic interpretation of the measurements and maps produced by the Pentacam. The course will focus on the practical applications of the Pentacam related to cataract surgery, refractive surgery, and general screening. The class will include lecture and hands-on instruction.
Objectives:
1. Describe the techniques to acquire and evaluate quality of anterior segment tomography data.
2. Basic understanding of the measurements and maps produced by the Pentacam.
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