AOA OD Talks Webinar Series: Office Procedures for the Advanced Scope Optometrist
Presented by Bradley Daniel, O.D.
Join November's AOA OD Talks Webinar Series for a virtual continuing education (CE) opportunity concerning in-office, optometric surgical procedures.
Presented by Bradley Daniel, O.D., the "AOA OD Talks Webinar Series: Office Procedures for the Advanced Scope Optometrist" is intended to enhance the optometrist's clinical and procedural confidence in performing in-office procedures and minor surgical care. Through real-world clinical videos and case-based discussion, attendees will learn how to integrate procedural medicine with a medical optometry practice.
Why Attend?
Topics discussed in this virtual course, include:
- Chalazion management
- Lid lesion excision and biopsy
- Punctal occlusion techniques
- Corneal and conjunctival injections (superficial keratectomy, anterior stromal puncture and amniotic membranes)
- Procedural care in glaucoma and poster segment cases, including YAG capsulotomy, peripheral iridotomy and vitreolysis
- Emphasis on patient selection, preparation, instrumentation, safety and post-procedure management
Approved for 1 AOA CE Hour.
Please note: Before attending a webinar in EyeLearn, please review the System Requirements. For more flexibility, you can also access the webinar on your mobile device. For instructions on how to download and log into the app, you can access the AOA EyeLearn: Mobile AppLogin (PDF) or AOA EyeLearn: Mobile AppLogin (Course).
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AOA Paraoptometric Micro-credential: Optometric Surgical Assisting
AOA offers micro-credentials as an avenue to optometric professionals to gain an extensive amount of targeted knowledge in particular practice areas as a way to enhance the overall care provided to their patients. These AOA approved micro-credential programs are developed by respected AOA doctors of optometry and certified paraoptometrics. Through a micro-credential program, an in-depth course of study will be offered with the expectation that all required assessments would be passed successfully to demonstrate the proficiency necessary to earn the micro-credential.