Continuing Ed in Ester Park Optometry 2018

Thank you for joining us this July for our

CE in the Rockies Goes Virtual Conference!

Although we weren't in Estes Park enjoying the crisp mountain air, together we summited this LIVE webinar with fresh perspectives from UHCO faculty and special guest speaker, Dr. Eric Schmidt, President of the Optometric Glaucoma Society.  Dr. Danica Marrelli, UHCO Conference CourseMaster, put together an outstanding program that featured:

• Biologic Bandages in Eye Care
• Anterior Segment Cases
• Glaucoma Management
• Diagnosis & Treatment Strategies for the Swollen Disk
• Innocuous Case Presentations with Complicated Entities
• Use of Premium IOLs in Cataract Surgery
• Pediatric Eye Care
• Atypical Visual Symptoms and Field Loss
• Ocular and Systemic Differentials in Uveitis

Conference Presenters:

• Kassaundra Johnston, OD, FAAO
• Zanna Kruoch, OD, FAAO, ABO Diplomate, FSLS
• Eric Schmidt, OD, FAAO
• Justin Simbulan, OD
  

Join us in Estes Park next year!

What are the attendees saying about our LIVE Webinar Conferences?

"I really liked this format! I could sit on the couch with my wife, the dog came up to me several times to greet me. This was a far better CE experience than in-person sessions!"

—UHCO Conference Attendee

"Everything from starting my registration to receiving my certificate of completion was very user-friendly. There were no technical glitches and all was organized very well. I will be signing up for the event in October since this was such a great opportunity."

—UHCO Conference Attendee

"I appreciate the UH CE department for the creative approach, during the COVID-19 pandemic, for providing Texas Optometrists with CE."

—UHCO Conference Attendee

"Interestingly, I was able to pay more attention to content virtually than I typically do in person. Great method for CE."

—UHCO Conference Attendee

Thank you to our CourseMaster, Dr. Danica Marrelli, for putting together an excellent agenda full of world-class speakers!

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SPEAKER INFORMATION

Zanna Kruoch, OD, FAAO, ABO Diplomate, FSLS

Dr. Kruoch graduated from the University of Houston College of Optometry (UHCO) with a Doctor of Optometry in 2009.  She went on to complete a one-year residency specializing in anterior segment disease and specialty contact lenses at the Illinois College of Optometry.  Currently, Dr. Kruoch is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the UHCO-affiliated community clinic, Cedar Springs Eye Care, where she works with 4th year extern students.  Her clinical interests include specialty contact lenses and ocular disease.  She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and Diplomate of the American Board of Optometry.  Dr. Kruoch was named Texas Optometric Association's Educator of the Year in 2018 and the American Optometric Association's Educator of the Year in 2019.

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Kassaundra Johnston, OD, FAAO

Dr. Johnston received her Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Houston College of Optometry (UHCO).  After graduation, she stayed at UHCO to complete a residency in Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation. She is currently a Clinical Assistant Professor at UHCO where she attends in the Pediatrics (primary and specialty), Brain Injury Vision Assessment & Rehabilitation and Family Practice clinics.  In her first year as faculty, Dr. Johnston successfully expanded the Pediatrics clinic to include a new clinic, for which she is the Director, called SNAPS (Special Needs Adult and Pediatric Service) that specializes in examining teen and adult special needs populations.  Additionally, she the Director of the Brain Injury Vision Rehabilitation Residency. Dr. Johnston is credentialed at The Institute for Rehabilitation and Research (TIRR Memorial Hermann Hospital) and Houston Methodist Hospital, where she works with current residents and students to see inpatients for functional visual assessments.  She is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and is a member of the American Optometric Association.  She lectures for continuing education programs and also teaches in both classroom and clinical settings.

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Danica Marrelli, OD,Coursemaster

Dr.  Marrelli received her Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Houston College of Optometry (UHCO) and completed a residency in Hospital-Based Optometry at the Veterans Administration Medical Center at Fort Howard in Baltimore, Maryland.  She is currently a Clinical Professor at UHCO, where she serves as Assistant Dean of Clinical Education and staffs the glaucoma, retina and general eye disease clinics.  In the classroom, Dr. Marrelli teaches in the ocular pharmacology, glaucoma and case-based learning courses. Dr. Marrelli is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and became a Diplomate in the ocular disease section in November 2009.  She has received numerous awards for her exceptional teaching including the Houston Alumni Organization Outstanding Faculty Award, the Texas Optometric Association's Educator of the Year Award and the Cora and J. Davis Armistead Teaching Award.  Dr. Marrelli lectures for continuing education programs on the topics of Glaucoma, Retina, Neuo-Optometry and Systemic Disease.  Additionally, she is the Vice President for the Optometric Glaucoma Society whose mission is to promote excellence in care of glaucoma patients through professional education and scientific investigation.

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Eric Schmidt, OD, FAAO

Dr. Schmidt is the President of Omni Eye Specialists, a multispecialty practice headquartered in Wilmington, North Carolina.  Dr. Schmidt completed his undergraduate studies form the University of Illinois and received his Doctor of Optometry degree from The Pennsylvania College of Optometry.  He completed a residency in Ocular Disease from The Eye Institute of PCO and a fellowship in Glaucoma from the Scheie Eye Institute in Philadelphia. Dr. Schmidt is an adjunct professor at various schools of optometry and is a frequent contributor to optometric journals.  He is the author of the text book Clinical Procedures of the Lids and Nasolacrimal System and lectures internationally on glaucoma and other ocular diseases.  He is the President of the Optometric Glaucoma Society and was recently named one of the Top 250 Innovators in Optometry by Primary Care Optometric News.

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Justin Simbulan, OD

Dr. Simbulan graduated from the University of Houston College of Optometry (UHCO) with Magna Cum Laude in 2017.  Following graduation, he completed a residency in Primary Care at the Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Houston, Texas, where his training focused on ocular disease, specialty contact lenses, and low vision rehabilitation.  After residency, Dr. Simbulan served as a full time staff optometrist at the Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center, where he was involved with direct patient care and served as an attending for optometry residents and intern students.  In 2020, Dr. Simbulan returned to UHCO to join faculty as a Clinical Assistant Professor. Dr. Simbulan enjoys a practice style that involves diagnosis and treatment of ocular disease such as glaucoma and macular degeneration, as well as participating in the overall management of patients with systemic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension.  He is currently an attending for the primary care Family Practice clinic and the Ocular Diagnostics clinic at UHCO, as well as a residency coordinator for the Primary Care Residency.

Early Bird Deadline: June 30, 2021		Early Bird Fee	Registration Fee
4 Hours		$ 100	$ 125
8 Hours		$ 200	$ 225
12 Hours		$ 300	$ 325
16 Hours		$ 375	$ 400
Registration for this conference closed on Wednesday, July 21st at Noon (12pm) CST Have a question about registration? Visit our Registration FAQ below: Registration FAQ Special Assistance The University of Houston College of Optometry encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing an accommodation, please submit your request to our office at optce@central.uh.edu a minimum of two weeks prior to the program start date.  A team member will contact you for complete details. Please note accommodation documentation may be requested.

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Saturday, July 24, 2021

7:45 AM - 8:00 AM	Virtual Conference Entry Period – AM Session
8:00 AM - 8:05 AM	Announcements & CE Credit Overview
8:05 AM - 9:45 AM	The Biologic Bandage of Eyecare: Amniotic Membranes by Zanna Kruoch, OD, FAAO, ABO Diplomate, FSLS	Credit Hours: 2.0 / D/T Cope ID: 70748-AS
9:45 AM - 9:55 AM	BREAK
9:55 AM - 11:35 AM	The Anterior Segment and More...Part 2 by Zanna Kruoch, OD, FAAO, ABO Diplomate, FSLS	Credit Hours: 2.0 / D/T Cope ID: 73302-AS
11:35 AM - 11:45 AM	Conclusion – AM Session
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM	LUNCH BREAK
12:45 PM - 1:00 PM	Virtual Conference Entry Period – PM Session
1:00 PM - 1:05 PM	Announcements & CE Credit Overview
1:05 PM - 1:55 PM	High Pressure Situations: Management of Secondary Angle Closure Glaucoma by Justin Simbulan, OD	Credit Hours: 1.0 / D/T Cope ID: 73304-GL
1:55 PM - 2:00 PM	BREAK
2:00 PM - 3:40 PM	Glaucoma For the Everyday Optometrist by Eric Schmidt, OD, FAAO	Credit Hours: 2.0 / D/T Cope ID: 71955-GL
3:40 PM - 3:45 PM	BREAK
3:45 PM - 4:35 PM	Differential Diagnosis of the Swollen Optic Nerve Head by Eric Schmidt, OD, FAAO	Credit Hours: 1.0 / D/T Cope ID: 70630-NO
4:35 PM - 4:45 PM	Conclusion – PM Session

Sunday, July 25, 2021

7:45 AM - 8:00 AM	Virtual Conference Entry Period – AM Session
8:00 AM - 8:05 AM	Announcements & CE Credit Overview
8:05 AM - 9:45 AM	Not So Fast – Some Cases May Fool You by Eric Schmidt, OD, FAAO	Credit Hours: 2.0 / D/T Cope ID: 69824-PD
9:45 AM - 9:50 AM	BREAK
9:50 AM - 10:40 AM	Cataracts 2021 by Eric Schmidt, OD, FAAO	Credit Hours: 1.0 / D/T Cope ID: 71207-PO
10:40 AM - 10:45 AM	BREAK
10:45 AM - 11:35 AM	Common Questions in Pediatric Eye Care by Kassaundra Johnston, OD, FAAO	Credit Hours: 1.0 / D/T Cope ID: 69885-FV
11:35 AM - 11:45 AM	Conclusion – AM Session
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM	LUNCH BREAK
12:45 PM - 1:00 PM	Virtual Conference Entry Period – PM Session
1:00 PM - 1:05 PM	Announcements & CE Credit Overview
1:05 PM - 2:45 PM	Navigating Atypical Visual Symptoms and Field Loss by Kassaundra Johnston, OD, FAAO	Credit Hours: 2.0 / D/T Cope ID: 73305-PD
2:45 PM - 2:55 PM	BREAK
2:55 PM - 4:35 PM	Systemic Differentials in Uveitis by Zanna Kruoch, OD, FAAO, ABO Diplomate, FSLS	Credit Hours: 2.0 / D/T Cope ID: 73303-SD
4:35 PM - 4:45 PM	Conclusion – PM Session

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Source: https://ce.opt.uh.edu/live-conferences/2021/ce-in-the-rockies-goes-virtual/

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