Upcoming Webinars

OEC webinars are submitted for both COPE and CE Broker accreditation. We work diligently to secure accreditation as quickly as possible—thank you for trusting Optometric Education Consultants with your continuing education!

From the Gut: How Diet is Linked to Dry Eye and Ocular Surface Disease

November 1, 2026 at 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM ET
Speaker: Joseph Allen, OD

Course Description: A science-based overview of how diet and nutrition influence the ocular surface, cornea, and dry eye disease. Learn key nutrients, pathways, and practical strategies to support anterior segment health in clinical care.

COPE Accreditation: 105770-TD
TX/SC/MI: 20-1390658
MO: 20-1395925

** FREE 1HR CE **

The Next Generation of Glaucoma Therapy

November 4, 2026 at 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM ET
Speaker: Greg Caldwell, OD

Course Description: Glaucoma pharmacotherapy is rapidly evolving beyond traditional topical medications. This course reviews interventional glaucoma, sustained-release drug delivery, preservative-free therapies, and newer mechanisms of action. Emphasis will be placed on trabecular meshwork physiology, ocular surface considerations, and the clinical application of emerging treatments designed to lower intraocular pressure while reducing medication burden.

Approved for 1hr CE
COPE Accreditation: 106882-PH
TX/SC/MI/MO: 20-1408004

**Followed by 15min Symposium with Thea

The Next Generation of Preservative Free IOP Reduction – Thea Symposium

November 4, 2026 at 9:00 PM – 9:15 PM ET
Speaker: Justin Schweitzer, OD

Case Studies in Confusion: I Wasn’t Expecting That

November 10, 2026 at 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM ET
Speaker: Joe Sowka, OD, FAAO, Diplomate.

Course Description: This course examines classic presentations and typical clinical courses of common neuro-ophthalmic conditions and contrasts with situations where the course or findings were atypical and unexpected. Conditions discussed include diplopia from presumptive ischemia, ocular and systemic manifestations of giant cell arteritis, occult intracranial mass lesions, and neurologic visual field loss from anatomic vascular issues and without etiology confirmatory neuroimaging findings. Strategies are presented on how to proceed when a diagnosis or clinical course does not go as expected and how to change management approach. Thought processes are detailed as to why unusual conditions behaved as they did and reasons why alternate diagnosis were not considered.

COPE Accreditation: 106548-NO
TX/SC/MI/MO: 20-1406666

** FREE 1HR CE **

Managing Neuro-Ophthalmic Emergencies: The Can’t-Miss Cases

November 11, 2026 at 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM ET
Speaker: Joe Sowka, OD, FAAO, Diplomate.

Course Description: This course examines five neuro-ophthalmic conditions which portend a high risk of morbidity or mortality. Conditions discussed include vision loss from giant cell arteritis, papilledema, pituitary apoplexy, carotid artery dissection manifesting as acute Horner Syndrome, and cranial nerve 3 palsy arising from intracranial aneurysm. Clinical pearls and management needs are addressed in detail

Approved for 1hr CE
COPE Accreditation: 107484-NO
MI/TX/SC: 20-1415792

**Followed by 30min Symposium with Kedrion

Plasminogen Deficiency Type 1: More than Meets the Eye – Kedrion Biopharma Symposium

November 11, 2026 at 9:00 PM – 9:30 PM ET
Speaker: Rami Aboumourad, OD

I’m Pregnant! Is This Drug Safe? Systemic Medications from Pediatric to Pregnant

November 15, 2026 at 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM ET
Speaker: Bruce Onofrey, OD, FAAO

Course Description: A case-based lecture covering proper drug selection and dosing in special populations-pregnant, pediatric and the elderly, including those with reduced or altered metabolism and excretion. Drug calculations are included in each case example. The safe alternative to the traditional “drug of choice” is highlighted with each case presentation.

COPE Accreditation: 104964-PH
TX/SC/MI: 20-1385401 
MO: 20-1395926

Opioid Prescribing – Integrating Patient Care and Practitioner Responsibility

November 16, 2026 at 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM ET
Speaker: Greg Caldwell, OD, FAAO

Course Description: This oral pharmacology course provides optometrists with a focused, clinically relevant review of opioid medications and their role in pain management. Although public attention has appropriately emphasized the risks of misuse and addiction, opioids remain an important option for managing acute ocular pain when prescribed responsibly. This program highlights the appropriate use of oral and systemic analgesics within the optometric scope of practice and incorporates case-based examples to reinforce decision-making.

COPE Accreditation: 106246-PH
TX/SC/MI/MO: 20-1399322

The Fine Line of the Vitreomacular Interface

November 22, 2026 at 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM ET
Speaker: Abigail Hartle, OD

Course Description: This course will explore vitreomacular interface abnormalities including vitremacular adhesion, vitreomacular traction, epiretinal membranes, lamellar macular holes, pseudoholes, and full thickness macular holes. OCT examples will be provided to enhance understanding, aid in differentiating, and diagnosing the various disorders. We will cover the various treatments, retinal surgery, and post-operative care for vitreomacular pathology. This lecture will also explore retinal surgery as a whole and the different types of retinal procedures and how management of them differs.

COPE Accreditation: 107404-TD
TX/SC/MI/MO: 20-1414822