This course examines and discusses glaucoma diagnosis and helps to determine whether a patient does or does not have glaucoma. This course will emphasize proper optic disc analysis in order to familiarize and invigorate attendees with this critical element of glaucoma diagnosis. After this skill is mastered, other exam elements are introduced in a case based discussion of ambiguous and confounding patients in an effort to answer the age-old question- Glaucoma Yes or Glaucoma No. Additionally, common mistakes in glaucoma management are addressed.

This course will describe the chemicals that make-up both the endogenous endocannabinoid system and the exogenous phytocannabinoid and synthetic cannabinoid compounds. Terminology will be defined and described in a user-friendly manner, so that practitioners will be able to broaden their understanding of this timely topic. Additionally, appropriate federal and state laws will be discussed, as well as the potential for addiction with these compounds. Potential benefits and risks will also be discussed.

This course details several cases of anterior segment, posterior segment, glaucoma, and neuro-ophthalmic patients presenting with unusual findings and symptoms. While the diagnosis may seem straightforward, in many cases, the true etiology was not obvious. This course will engage the attendees in thinking about the clinical findings to arrive at a proper diagnosis.

The OCT has become an important diagnostic instrument in eye care. The visual field is still equally important
in the diagnosis and treatment of ocular disease. Advances in software and visual field testing have clouded
the waters. This course reviews how to use the visual field in your office with proper and efficient techniques. Learn which test is fitting and increase your confidence in interrupting the visual field. Numerous visual fields will be reviewed via a case presentation style.