Germany 2023 Recap 

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.

“This conference was my first international event and because we had a small group it was also my favorite, by far! It seems that everyone was comfortable to participate in discussions, the CE lectures were interesting and well-presented, and the atmosphere was warm and friendly. It was wonderful, and Heidelberg was a very pleasant small town!’

EDUCATION & SPEAKERS

Courses

Thursday May 25, 2023

Neural Pearls
Joseph Sowka, OD
COPE# 79961-NO | FL 20-976700 | TX 
20-1006328
Course Notes (6x Slides)

Second Thoughts on Secondary Glaucomas
Joseph Sowka, OD and Greg Caldwell, OD
COPE# 83952-GL | FL 20-1007908 | TX 20-1037656
Course Notes (6x Slides)

Nutrition in Ocular Disease and Systemic Health
Greg Caldwell, OD
COPE# 79483-GO | FL 20-1006134 | TX 20-1006324
Course Notes (6x Slides)
Course Notes (Full Slides)


Friday, May 26, 2023

Anterior Segment Grand Rounds: Corneas, Cases, and Complexities
Joseph Sowka, OD
COPE # 83953-TD | FL 20-1007912 | TX 20-1007884
Course Notes (6x Slides)

Current Technologies in Refractive Surgery
Kyle A. Sandberg, OD
COPE # 83954-PO | FL 20-1006136 | TX 20-1006314
Course Notes (Full Slides)

Ocular Disease Grand Rounds: Improving Eye Care and Outcomes for Patients
Greg Caldwell, OD
COPE#  84532-GO | FL 20-1007920 | TX 20-1006338
Course Notes (6x Slides)
Course Notes (Full Slides)


Saturday May 27, 2023

If It’s in Your Chair: Cases from a Community Clinic
Jenny Terrell, OD
COPE # 83956-GO | FL 20-1006140 | TX 20-1007894
Course Notes (6x Slides)

What you Say Matters: Communication and Adherence
Jenny Terrell, OD
COPE # 83957-PB | FL 20-1006142 | TX 20-1037658
Course Notes (6x Slides)

What Would You Do – Case Studies in Refractive Surgery
Kyle A. Sandberg, OD
COPE # 83958-PO | FL 20-1006144 | TX 20-1007904 
Course Notes (Full Slides)

Education Sponsored By:

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.

Greg Caldwell | Optometric Education Consultants

Jenny Terrell, OD, FAAO, DiplABO

Jenny Terrell is a Clinical Associate Professor at the Rosenberg School of Optometry at the University of the Incarnate Word (UIWRSO). She works as co-director of the Community Eye Clinic in Fort Worth, Texas, a partnership between UIWRSO and the University of Houston College of Optometry (UHCO). She is a graduate of UHCO, where she also completed a residency in Community-Based Family Practice. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry and a Diplomate of the American Board of Optometry.

She served on the Board of Trustees of the Texas Optometric Association from 2009 to 2021, and as President in 2018. She is also a member of the American Optometric Association, the Tarrant County Optometric Society, and the Texas Public Health Association.

Greg Caldwell | Optometric Education Consultants

Kyle Sandberg, OD, FAAO

Kyle Sandberg graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor of Science in Molecular and Microbiology with a minor in Psychology. He earned his Doctor of Optometry (OD) as well as a Bachelor of Science in Vision Science from Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry. Following optometry school, he completed a residency in ocular disease and ocular and refractive surgery at the Eye Center of Texas in Houston.

Dr. Sandberg joined Rosenberg School of Optometry faculty in 2012 and currently acts as the Assistant Dean for Professional Advancement as well as the Chief of Refractive Surgery and Laser Services. He serves RSO in the classroom, laboratory and clinic and was awarded the Texas Optometric Association’s Educator of the Year in 2020. He serves the profession as a member of the TOA’s Legal and Legislative Committee and is the current president of the Bexar County District Optometric Society.

Dr. Sandberg lectures on the local, state and national level on topics that cover refractive surgery, glaucoma, dry eye and ocular disease. He is also the drummer for The Spectacles, the all-optometrist/optician rock band. He enjoys golf, travel and spending time with his wife and their two-year-old son and pug.

TQ EXAMS

Thursday

Neural Pearls

Joseph Sowka, OD

Second Thoughts on Secondary Glaucomas

Joseph Sowka, OD and Greg Caldwell, OD

Friday

Anterior Segment Grand Rounds: Corneas, Cases, and Complexities

Joseph Sowka, OD

Ocular Disease Grand Rounds: Improving Eye Care and Outcomes for Patients

Greg Caldwell, OD