OPTOMETRIC SEMINAR
Modern Management of Posterior Segment Disease and Clinical Applications of Imaging Technology
SEMINAR FEATURES
- Date
- Jun 29 - Jul 11, 2027
- Credits
- 12 CE
Course Fees
- Registration
- $895
- Opticians
- $595
- Staff
- $145
- GROUPS: Please call
*Discounted fee based upon purchase of vacation package. If purchased separately, please add $400 to the above fees.
ABOUT THE SEMINAR
Stay at the forefront of posterior segment care in this dynamic, clinically focused meeting. This program delivers a practical update on the diagnosis and management of retinal disease and optic nerve disorders with a strong emphasis on real-world use of advanced imaging technologies such as OCT, OCT angiography, ultra-wide field photography, and fundus autofluorescence.
Through high-yield, case-based presentations, attendees will refine their skills in retinal and optic nerve imaging interpretation, explore contemporary management of diabetic retinopathy and AMD—including emerging therapies for dry AMD—and enhance recognition of ocular manifestations of systemic disease. Designed for today’s optometric physician, this meeting provides immediately applicable insights to enhance clinical confidence, improve patient outcomes, and support timely referral and co-management.
Course Content
2hr Diagnose this Disc Edema
2hr AMD from A to Z: Comprehensive Care in the Dawn of Dry AMD Therapies
1hr Is This Really Glaucoma?: Glaucoma Masqueraders Round-up
1hr From Primary to Secondary: A Case Based Review of Angle Closure Glaucoma
1hr OCT Angiography: Imaging Motion
1hr Retinal Red Flags: Systemic Disease in the Posterior Segment
1hr Diagnosis Diabetes: The Optometric Modern Management Guide
1hr Eye-1-1: Ocular Trauma and Emergency Grand Rounds
1hr Mastering OCT Interpretation Through Case Analysis
1hr Beyond the Posterior Pole: Understanding and Imaging Peripheral Retinal Pathology
Learning Objectives
- Apply advanced posterior segment imaging technologies—including OCT, OCT angiography, ultra-widefield imaging, and fundus autofluorescence—to improve diagnostic accuracy in retinal and optic nerve disease.
- Differentiate true optic disc edema from pseudopapilledema and other optic nerve anomalies using clinical findings and multimodal imaging in case-based scenarios.
- Develop comprehensive management strategies for age-related macular degeneration, including new and emerging therapies for dry AMD.
- Interpret OCT angiography data accurately, understanding flow artifacts, motion effects, and clinically relevant vascular patterns in retinal disease.
- Detect retinal and optic nerve manifestations of systemic disease, identifying posterior segment “red flags” that require interdisciplinary communication or urgent referral.
- Implement modern optometric management of diabetic eye disease, including staging, monitoring progression, and determining appropriate co-management with retina specialists.
- Respond effectively to ocular trauma and posterior segment emergencies, integrating imaging findings into rapid clinical decision-making.
- Refine OCT interpretation skills through structured case analysis, correlating structural changes with clinical presentation and disease course.
- Assess and image peripheral retinal pathology beyond the posterior pole, recognizing conditions that may be missed without widefield evaluation.
- Enhance clinical confidence and efficiency in posterior segment care, translating imaging findings into actionable management plans that improve patient outcomes.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Dr. Carolyn Majcher, OD, FAAO, FORS, is a prominent optometric physician and educator recognized as an expert in vitreoretinal disease and retinal imaging. She earned her Doctorate of Optometry from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University, followed by an ocular disease residency at the Eye Institute of the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. Following completion of her residency, Dr. Majcher served as Chief of the Retinal Disease Clinic and an Assistant Professor at the University of the Incarnate Word Rosenberg School of Optometry for 8 years. In 2019, she joined Northeastern State University Oklahoma College of Optometry as Professor and Director of Residency Programs, where she continues to shape the next generation of optometric leaders while advancing care and education in retinal disease.
