IS-The Expanding Optometric Scope: Injection Basics
Description:
Afraid of needles?! As the scope of optometry expands across the nation, we as optometric physicians have the opportunity to diagnose and manage patients using various injections. This course identifies the various types of injections utilized by optometric physicians as well as when each injection type is indicated in patient care. Techniques are demonstrated and medications that are to be injected are reviewed. You will leave with a better idea of what you need to know/have in order to integrate injections into your practice.
Course Code:
AOA306-IS
Speaker(s):
Jason Duncan, O.D.
jduncan@sco.edu
Credits:
2
AOA Expiration Date:
3/8/2025
Evaluation and Management Tip of the Month
The AOA Coding and Reimbursement Committee supports the AOA's strategic direction to develop and value procedural (CPT), diagnostic (ICD-10) and supply codes (HCPCS). The committee frequently receives questions regarding Evaluation and Management (E&M) services. Here are some useful tips. Members can submit questions regarding medical records and coding to askthecodingexpert@aoa.org.
Ask the Coding Experts
You ask, the experts answer. The AOA Coding and Reimbursement Committee supports the AOA's strategic direction to develop and value procedural (CPT), diagnostic (ICD-10) and supply codes (HCPCS). Members can submit questions regarding medical records and coding to askthecodingexpert@aoa.org. Here are the latest questions.
Highlights from Optometry's Meeting® 2026
Check out what you might have missed from Optometry's Meeting® 2026 in Phoenix.