Please note: The Sunday sessions will remain in Conference Centre (2nd floor) (the same as Friday and Saturday).
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Registration & Breakfast
Conference check-in can be done at the registration table in the Conference Centre (2nd floor). A buffet breakfast will be available for all registered attendees.
8:30 AM - 8:35 AM
Welcome & Land Acknowledgement
Conference Centre foyer (2nd floor)
8:35 AM - 9:25 AM
Pregnancy and the Eye: What to Expect
Conference Centre (2nd floor)
Dr. Jessica Steen
This course discusses the necessary considerations for optometrists while managing patients who may be pregnant or breastfeeding. The treatment of acute and chronic ocular conditions using oral and topical medications will be highlighted, with a focus on risk-benefit evaluation. The role of the FDA in evaluating the safety and efficacy of medications in pregnant and nursing individuals will be evaluated. Additionally, maximizing the utility of available key resources for prescribers will be presented.
9:30 AM - 10:20 AM
Optimizing Glaucoma Care: Managing the Co-Morbidities
Conference Centre (2nd floor)
Dr. Jessica Steen
This course will center on management reflective of how patients present in a clinical environment. A case-based approach will be used to highlight the necessity of personalized management for patients with ocular comorbidities for optimal treatment of each disease state while minimizing appointment fatigue.
10:45 AM - 12:30 PM
Morning Lectures #3 and #4
Conference Centre (2nd floor)