ALL COURSES

1 hour – Expires August 26, 2028

Amblyopia is more than just reduced visual acuity – it affects motor function, reading fluency, and psychosocial well-being. In this course, Dr. Paul Rollett will provide an in-depth exploration of amblyopia, covering historical treatments, emerging binocular approaches, and the latest research on neural plasticity. This session will also examine amblyopia’s broader impacts on eye-hand coordination, fine and gross motor skills, and psychosocial development. Attendees will gain practical insights into emerging treatment protocols, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the evolving role of vision therapy in amblyopia rehabilitation.

1 hour – Expires August 26, 2028

Amblyopia is more than just reduced visual acuity – it affects motor function, reading fluency, and psychosocial well-being. In this course, Dr. Paul Rollett will provide an in-depth exploration of amblyopia, covering historical treatments, emerging binocular approaches, and the latest research on neural plasticity. This session will also examine amblyopia’s broader impacts on eye-hand coordination, fine and gross motor skills, and psychosocial development. Attendees will gain practical insights into emerging treatment protocols, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the evolving role of vision therapy in amblyopia rehabilitation.

1 hour – Expires August 26, 2028

Dr. Neufeld goes in great detail about ocular nutrition and integrative eyecare. This course will give ODs a deeper understanding about how dietary factors play a role in eye care and healthcare for patients.

1 hour – Expires August 26, 2028

Dr. Neufeld goes in great detail about ocular nutrition and integrative eyecare. This course will give ODs a deeper understanding about how dietary factors play a role in eye care and healthcare for patients.

0.5 hours

This course provides a comprehensive overview of Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) and Low Level Light Therapy (LLLT) in the diagnosis and management of ocular surface disease and dermatologic conditions encountered in optometric practice. Emphasis will be placed on clinical mechanisms, patient selection, safety protocols, treatment outcomes, and implementation strategies to improve patient care and practice efficiency.

0.5 hours

This course provides a comprehensive overview of Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) and Low Level Light Therapy (LLLT) in the diagnosis and management of ocular surface disease and dermatologic conditions encountered in optometric practice. Emphasis will be placed on clinical mechanisms, patient selection, safety protocols, treatment outcomes, and implementation strategies to improve patient care and practice efficiency.

2 hours – Expires August 26, 2028

Eyelid and adnexal lesions can present with a wide variety of clinical signs, making accurate diagnosis and effective management essential for patient outcomes. This course provides a comprehensive review of the anatomy of the eyelid and skin, focusing on lesion origin and differentiation. It also discusses appropriate medical and surgical management options for common lesions, such as epidermoid cysts, papillomas, and chalazia. The course will include techniques for infiltrative injections, suturing, lesion excision, and post-operative care. A special emphasis will be placed on distinguishing chalazia from their differentials, including sebaceous carcinoma and preseptal cellulitis. Participants will gain knowledge in surgical procedures like incision and curettage, radiofrequency excision, and lacrimal system procedures. This course is designed to help eye care professionals confidently and safely manage various eyelid lesions from diagnosis through treatment.

2 hours – Expires August 26, 2028

Eyelid and adnexal lesions can present with a wide variety of clinical signs, making accurate diagnosis and effective management essential for patient outcomes. This course provides a comprehensive review of the anatomy of the eyelid and skin, focusing on lesion origin and differentiation. It also discusses appropriate medical and surgical management options for common lesions, such as epidermoid cysts, papillomas, and chalazia. The course will include techniques for infiltrative injections, suturing, lesion excision, and post-operative care. A special emphasis will be placed on distinguishing chalazia from their differentials, including sebaceous carcinoma and preseptal cellulitis. Participants will gain knowledge in surgical procedures like incision and curettage, radiofrequency excision, and lacrimal system procedures. This course is designed to help eye care professionals confidently and safely manage various eyelid lesions from diagnosis through treatment.

2 hours – Expires August 26, 2028

Glaucoma is one of the most common vision threatening disorders that we see in our exam chair on a day in and day out basis. Clinical and scientific evidence supports the use of numerous tests to help in the diagnosis, management, and follow-up of glaucoma. This interactive glaucoma lecture will review some of the classic tests for glaucoma including IOP measurement, gonioscopy, VF and ONH imaging. It will also introduce and give participants the opportunity to get hands-on with the newer technology including OCT, VEP and pERG.

2 hours – Expires August 26, 2028

Glaucoma is one of the most common vision threatening disorders that we see in our exam chair on a day in and day out basis. Clinical and scientific evidence supports the use of numerous tests to help in the diagnosis, management, and follow-up of glaucoma. This interactive glaucoma lecture will review some of the classic tests for glaucoma including IOP measurement, gonioscopy, VF and ONH imaging. It will also introduce and give participants the opportunity to get hands-on with the newer technology including OCT, VEP and pERG.

1 hour – Expires August 26, 2028

This 1-hour lecture will explore modern challenges in managing primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) using a case-based approach. It will highlight contemporary medical therapies, including new medications like selective Rho kinase inhibitors and prostaglandin analogs, which offer improved efficacy and fewer side effects. Additionally, it will address the impact of preservatives such as benzalkonium chloride (BAK) on ocular surface disease (OSD) and provide strategies to reduce these effects. The session will also cover interventional options, such as laser treatments and minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries (MIGS), to optimize patient outcomes.

1 hour – Expires August 26, 2028

This 1-hour lecture will explore modern challenges in managing primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) using a case-based approach. It will highlight contemporary medical therapies, including new medications like selective Rho kinase inhibitors and prostaglandin analogs, which offer improved efficacy and fewer side effects. Additionally, it will address the impact of preservatives such as benzalkonium chloride (BAK) on ocular surface disease (OSD) and provide strategies to reduce these effects. The session will also cover interventional options, such as laser treatments and minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries (MIGS), to optimize patient outcomes.

2 hours – Expires May 26, 2028

This course will discuss the use of laser energy to treat open and closed angle glaucoma and posterior capsular opacification. Indications, pre-operative and postoperative assessment, procedure, and complications for selective laser trabeculoplasty, laser peripheral iridotomy, YAG capsulotomy, and laser floater treatment is discussed.

2 hours – Expires May 26, 2028

This course will discuss the use of laser energy to treat open and closed angle glaucoma and posterior capsular opacification. Indications, pre-operative and postoperative assessment, procedure, and complications for selective laser trabeculoplasty, laser peripheral iridotomy, YAG capsulotomy, and laser floater treatment is discussed.

2 hours – Expires May 26, 2028

This course provides an in-depth exploration of the clinical application of oral therapeutic pharmaceutical agents (TPAs) in managing anterior segment diseases. Participants will learn to leverage electronic prescribing tools, apply evidence-based strategies for drug selection, and navigate considerations for special populations and adverse drug reactions. Through case-based examples, the course emphasizes the importance of accurate diagnosis, patient-specific management, and adherence to antimicrobial stewardship principles.

2 hours – Expires May 26, 2028

This course provides an in-depth exploration of the clinical application of oral therapeutic pharmaceutical agents (TPAs) in managing anterior segment diseases. Participants will learn to leverage electronic prescribing tools, apply evidence-based strategies for drug selection, and navigate considerations for special populations and adverse drug reactions. Through case-based examples, the course emphasizes the importance of accurate diagnosis, patient-specific management, and adherence to antimicrobial stewardship principles.

2 hours – Expires May 26, 2028

This lecture offers a practical approach to myopia management that will enable participants to better understand the principles that contribute to the onset and progression of myopia, explore the various management methods and understand their benefits and limitations. Speakers will also discuss the management of clinical cases. Participants will appreciate that there are different approaches to the same scenario, and realize that myopia management starts one child at a time.

2 hours – Expires May 26, 2028

This lecture offers a practical approach to myopia management that will enable participants to better understand the principles that contribute to the onset and progression of myopia, explore the various management methods and understand their benefits and limitations. Speakers will also discuss the management of clinical cases. Participants will appreciate that there are different approaches to the same scenario, and realize that myopia management starts one child at a time.

1 hour – Expires May 26, 2028

No pain, no gain they say. With the cornea, that is sadly true when it comes to nerve damage. What happens when corneal nerves don’t feel? In a case-based format, this talk covers the course of poor healing corneas due to neurotrophic keratitis. Early stages to advanced stages, and how optometrists have a crucial role to play will be discussed.

1 hour – Expires May 26, 2028

No pain, no gain they say. With the cornea, that is sadly true when it comes to nerve damage. What happens when corneal nerves don’t feel? In a case-based format, this talk covers the course of poor healing corneas due to neurotrophic keratitis. Early stages to advanced stages, and how optometrists have a crucial role to play will be discussed.

1 hour – Expires May 26, 2028

Utilizing a grand rounds format, cases of patients who presented with posterior segment ocular disease will be discussed. All cases required further investigation and ultimately had systemic associations.

1 hour – Expires May 26, 2028

Utilizing a grand rounds format, cases of patients who presented with posterior segment ocular disease will be discussed. All cases required further investigation and ultimately had systemic associations.

1 hour – Expires May 26, 2028

How many times have we looked at a corneal lesion and thought to ourselves, what is happening here? This lecture, in a rapid-fire case-based format, will cover several tips, tricks, and pearls that will help practitioners navigate through a variety of corneal diseases that may be commonly encountered. Understanding the cornea and its behaviors can give clues to how to manage the underlying conditions.

1 hour – Expires May 26, 2028

How many times have we looked at a corneal lesion and thought to ourselves, what is happening here? This lecture, in a rapid-fire case-based format, will cover several tips, tricks, and pearls that will help practitioners navigate through a variety of corneal diseases that may be commonly encountered. Understanding the cornea and its behaviors can give clues to how to manage the underlying conditions.

2 hours – Expires May 26, 2028

A video based 2-hour grand rounds-style introduction to optometric office-based surgery. Discussion will center on common in-office surgical procedures performed in the primary eye care setting including dermatologic excisions, biopsies, lacrimal procedures and office-oculoplastic for lid malpositions. Techniques will be demonstrated and analyzed.

2 hours – Expires May 26, 2028

A video based 2-hour grand rounds-style introduction to optometric office-based surgery. Discussion will center on common in-office surgical procedures performed in the primary eye care setting including dermatologic excisions, biopsies, lacrimal procedures and office-oculoplastic for lid malpositions. Techniques will be demonstrated and analyzed.

1 hour – Expires November 12, 2027

This course presents the newest information on the link between macular (eye) carotenoids and oxidative stress, and how these nutrients can reduce systemic inflammation, with positive implications eye and brain health, and cardiometabolic disease.

1 hour – Expires November 12, 2027

This course presents the newest information on the link between macular (eye) carotenoids and oxidative stress, and how these nutrients can reduce systemic inflammation, with positive implications eye and brain health, and cardiometabolic disease.

2 hours – Expires August 5, 2027

Concussions are one of most common neurological injuries in the world and new research is being published monthly with a direct impact on optimal clinical management. In this lecture, Dr Hrkal will condense and summarize the latest literature on the pathophysiology of mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI) with a specific focus on the nutritional, inflammatory endocrine aspects. With a specific focus on the most common mTBI symptoms and presentations, Dr Hrkal will present his functional medicine approach on hormonal, nutritional and supplemental interventions and how they can improve clinical outcomes for optometrists.

2 hours – Expires August 5, 2027

Concussions are one of most common neurological injuries in the world and new research is being published monthly with a direct impact on optimal clinical management. In this lecture, Dr Hrkal will condense and summarize the latest literature on the pathophysiology of mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI) with a specific focus on the nutritional, inflammatory endocrine aspects. With a specific focus on the most common mTBI symptoms and presentations, Dr Hrkal will present his functional medicine approach on hormonal, nutritional and supplemental interventions and how they can improve clinical outcomes for optometrists.

1 hour – Expires August 5, 2027

This course will answer the age-old question, “Can I get a generic?” Not all drops are created the same and thus each needs to be considered. This course will help to create a decision tree for the clinician.

1 hour – Expires August 5, 2027

This course will answer the age-old question, “Can I get a generic?” Not all drops are created the same and thus each needs to be considered. This course will help to create a decision tree for the clinician.

1 hour – Expires August 5, 2027

The glaucoma-related ocular surface disease is a significant and often underdiagnosed ocular comorbidity that can affect a patient’s quality of life. This lecture will provide an in-depth review of the various treatment options for not only managing glaucoma but also preserving the ocular surface.

1 hour – Expires August 5, 2027

The glaucoma-related ocular surface disease is a significant and often underdiagnosed ocular comorbidity that can affect a patient’s quality of life. This lecture will provide an in-depth review of the various treatment options for not only managing glaucoma but also preserving the ocular surface.

1 hour – Expires August 5, 2027

The ever-expanding scope of practice for optometrists is seeing the need to perform small surgical procedures in optometric practice becoming more commonplace. The following interactive course will explore the common eyelid lesions that are typically removed by optometrists, the most common means of removal, and pre-post operative considerations.

1 hour – Expires August 5, 2027

The ever-expanding scope of practice for optometrists is seeing the need to perform small surgical procedures in optometric practice becoming more commonplace. The following interactive course will explore the common eyelid lesions that are typically removed by optometrists, the most common means of removal, and pre-post operative considerations.

1 hour – Expires August 5, 2027

The diagnosis and management of Primary Glaucoma is well documented and taught. However, the Secondary glaucomas carry as big a risk for patients. This course will focus on looking for Secondary Glaucoma, managing the disease and new treatment options.

1 hour – Expires August 5, 2027

The diagnosis and management of Primary Glaucoma is well documented and taught. However, the Secondary glaucomas carry as big a risk for patients. This course will focus on looking for Secondary Glaucoma, managing the disease and new treatment options.

1 hour – Expires May 13, 2027

While much progress has occurred in the diagnosis and management of POAG, the exact pathogenesis and a cure remain elusive. This presentation highlights new concepts in the management of glaucoma and the application of modern technology and therapy in the management of this disease.

1 hour – Expires May 13, 2027

While much progress has occurred in the diagnosis and management of POAG, the exact pathogenesis and a cure remain elusive. This presentation highlights new concepts in the management of glaucoma and the application of modern technology and therapy in the management of this disease.

1 hour

Dr. Clara Chan will present Evolution of Artificial Tears from DEWS II. See the science of 8000+ Trehalose publications for this unique natural bioprotectant that protects lipids and proteins in cell membranes. Trehalose is used in transportation of grafts and organs. Thealoz Duo restores the normal ecosystem of the eye.

1 hour

Dr. Clara Chan will present Evolution of Artificial Tears from DEWS II. See the science of 8000+ Trehalose publications for this unique natural bioprotectant that protects lipids and proteins in cell membranes. Trehalose is used in transportation of grafts and organs. Thealoz Duo restores the normal ecosystem of the eye.

1 hour

This one-hour course covers the optometry profession; succession planning overview; succession planning considerations including timing, options, post-exit and the team; and your next steps.

1 hour

This one-hour course covers the optometry profession; succession planning overview; succession planning considerations including timing, options, post-exit and the team; and your next steps.

1 hour

This one-hour course covers recruitment, selection and retention; performance management; compensation and total rewards; health and safety; and scheduling.

1 hour

This one-hour course covers recruitment, selection and retention; performance management; compensation and total rewards; health and safety; and scheduling.

1 hour

This one-hour course covers cash flow and business development, inventory management, financial fluency, industry standards and benchmarking, and preventing fraud.

1 hour

This one-hour course covers cash flow and business development, inventory management, financial fluency, industry standards and benchmarking, and preventing fraud.

1 hour

This one-hour course covers tax on split income, passive income changes, tax efficient investment products, recent tax updates, capital gains planning and HST.

1 hour

This one-hour course covers tax on split income, passive income changes, tax efficient investment products, recent tax updates, capital gains planning and HST.

1 hour

This one-hour course covers the components of a good financial plan, debt repayment, personalized investment strategy, retirement and estate planning.

1 hour

This one-hour course covers the components of a good financial plan, debt repayment, personalized investment strategy, retirement and estate planning.

1 hour

This one-hour course covers federal and Ontario tax overviews, tax filing requirements, an introduction to integration, incorporation, tax deferral and selling your business.

1 hour

This one-hour course covers federal and Ontario tax overviews, tax filing requirements, an introduction to integration, incorporation, tax deferral and selling your business.