Music City Fall Classic 2022

October 21-23, 2022

THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING

While outstanding clinical education is important, we at OEC also feel that the experience is equally important. We design conferences to allow attendees flexibility in getting outstanding clinical continuing education and the opportunity to enjoy the facilities and surrounding area. 

THANK YOU TO OUR BUSINESS PARTNERS

DIAMOND

PLATINUM

Optometric Education Consultants Exhibitor | Maximeyes
 Biotissue

GOLD

Optometric Education Consultants Exhibitor | Maximeyes
 Biotissue
 Biotissue
 Biotissue
 Biotissue
 Biotissue

SILVER

 Biotissue
 Biotissue
 Biotissue

SUPPORTER

EDUCATION

Courses

Friday, October 21, 2022

Therapeutic Innovations: The Game Changers
Jessica Steen, OD
COPE: 80291-PH  |  FL: 20-928031
Course Notes (6x Slides)

Clinical Discussions in Glaucoma
Jessica Steen, OD and Joseph Sowka, OD
COPE: 76415-GL  |  FL: 20-928035
Course Notes (6x Slides) 

Rheumatology, Thyroid Dysfunction, and the Eye
Greg Caldwell, OD
COPE: 80294-SD  |  FL: 20-928037
Course Notes (6x Slides) | Course Notes (Full Slides)

Mistakes to Avoid in Glaucoma Management
Joseph Sowka, OD
COPE: 78998-GL  | FL: 20-936100
Course Notes (6x Slides) 


Saturday, October 22, 2022

Advanced Dry Eye Treatment and Management
Cecelia Koetting, OD
COPE: 75504-AS   | FL: 20-928039
Course Notes (4x Slides) 

Eyes are going viral: When is a red eye not just a red eye?
Cecelia Koetting, OD
COPE: 78330-TD    | FL: 20-936102
Course Notes (4x Slides) 

A New Era in Cataract and Refractive Surgical Management
Cecelia Koetting, OD
COPE: 78656-PO    | FL: 20-936104
Course Notes (4x Slides) 

Neural Pearls
Joseph Sowka, OD
COPE: 79961-NO  |  FL: 20-937480
Course Notes (6x Slides)

OCT and OCT Angiography Something Old and Something New – Retina Clinical Pearls
Greg Caldwell, OD
COPE: 76526-TD  |  FL: 20-936106
Course Notes (6x Slides) | Course Notes (Full Slides)

 


Sunday, October 23, 2022

Evolving Trends in Retinal Vascular Disease
Jessica Steen, OD
COPE: 80295-TD  |  FL: 20-928053 
Course Notes (6x Slides)

Pharmaceutical Update 2022
Greg Caldwell, OD
COPE: 80296-PH  |  FL: 20-928057 
Course Notes (6x Slides) | Course Notes (Full Slides)

Prevention of Medical Errors
Joseph Sowka OD
COPE: 77538-EJ  |  FL: 20-901460
Course Notes (6x Slides)

Opioid Prescribing Issues for Patient and Practitioner
Greg Caldwell, OD
COPE: 80300-PH  | FL: 20-928061
Course Notes (6x Slides) | Course Notes (Full Slides)

Florida Jurisprudence
Joseph Sowka, OD
COPE: 76049-EJ  |  FL: 20-901464
Course Notes (6x Slides)

Education Sponsored By:

 

OUR SPEAKERS

Greg Caldwell | Optometric Education Consultants

Greg Caldwell, OD, FAAO

Greg Caldwell, OD, is a 1995 graduate of the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. He completed a one-year residency in primary care and ocular disease at The Eye Institute in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry (AAO) and a Diplomate of the American Board of Optometry (ABO).

He currently works in Duncansville and Johnstown, Pennsylvania as an ocular disease consultant. Dr. Caldwell’s primary focus is the diagnosis and management of anterior and posterior segment ocular disease and he has been a participant in multiple FDA investigations. Dr. Caldwell has lectured extensively throughout the county and over twelve countries internationally. In 2010 he served as President of the Pennsylvania Optometric Association (POA) and served on the AOA Board of Trustees 2013-2016. He is President of the Blair/Clearfield Association for the Blind.

Joseph Sowka | Optometric Education Consultants

Joseph Sowka, OD, FAAO, Diplomate

Dr. Joseph Sowka is an attending optometric physician at Center for Sight in Sarasota and Venice, Florida, a large medical-surgical practice where he focuses on glaucoma and neuro- ophthalmic disease management. He is the residency education coordinator at Center for Sight. He is also Director of Optometric Business Development for US EYE. He was formerly Professor of Optometry at Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry for 28 years where he served numerous academic and administrative roles. Dr. Sowka is a founding member of both the Optometric Glaucoma Society and Optometric Retina Society. He is also the Founder and former Chair of the Neuro-Ophthalmic Disorders in Optometry Special Interest Group for the American Academy of Optometry. Dr. Sowka is a Glaucoma Diplomate of the American Academy of Optometry. In 2021 and 2022, he was ranked #4 optometrist in the US by Newsweek magazine “America’s Best Eye Doctors” list. He is a partner and co-owner of Optometric Education Consultants.

Joseph Sowka | Optometric Education Consultants

Jessica Steen, O.D., FAAO

Dr. Jessica Steen is an Assistant Professor at Nova Southeastern University College of  Optometry where she serves as Director of the Glaucoma Service and as an attending optometric physician at the College’s Eye Care Institute. Dr. Steen teaches the course in glaucoma and ocular pharmacology at NSU where she has a special interest in pharmaceutical and health policy. Dr. Steen also serves as the Primary Care with Emphasis in Ocular Disease Residency Coordinator. Dr. Steen graduated from the University of Waterloo School of Optometry and Vision Science and completed her residency in Primary Care with Emphasis in Ocular Disease at Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Steen’s main clinical interests include glaucoma, retinal disease, neuro-ophthalmic disease with an emphasis in medical and surgical management. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, a Diplomate of the American Board of Optometry, member of the Optometric Glaucoma Society, and currently serves as President of the Palm Beach County Optometric Association.

Joseph Sowka | Optometric Education Consultants

Cecelia Koetting, OD

Dr. Koetting practices in Denver, CO. Her primary focus is in anterior segment and ocular surface disease, neuro- optometry, and peri-operative care. She partakes in clinical research and has served Externship Director and adjunct faculty for several schools and colleges of optometry.

Dr. Koetting is fellow in the American Academy of Optometry, a diplomate of the American Board of Optometry, active member of AOA and has served as both local and state officers within AOA. She was named young Optometrist of the year in 2019 by the state of Virginia. Dr. Koetting lectures locally, nationally and internationally at conferences, continually contributes articles to and serves on editorial board for multiple publications.

 

TQ EXAMS

Friday

Thyroid Dysfunction, Rheumatology, and the Eye

Greg Caldwell, OD

Clinical Discussions In Glaucoma

Jessica Steen, OD and Joseph Sowka, OD

Therapeutic Innovations: The Game Changers

Jessica Steen, OD

Saturday

Advanced Dry Eye Treatment and Management

Cecelia Koetting, OD

Neural Pearls

Joseph Sowka, OD

Sunday

Evolving Trends in Retinal Vascular Disease

Jessica Steen, OD

Opioid Issues for the Patient and Practitioner

Greg Caldwell, OD

Pharmaceutical Update 2022

Greg Caldwell, OD