Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

  • Iowa Eye Nurse/Technician Conference

    Ophthalmic Healthcare Education
    Friday, June 14, 2013

    Sponsored by: The University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
    Departments of Nursing and Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
    Approved Provider #34
    Holiday Inn & Convention Center
    1st Avenue (I-80 exit #242)
    Coralville, Iowa 52241

    Purpose/Description

    The program begins with an eye-opening presentation of cosmetic oculoplastics procedures.  Ergonomics in Ophthalmic exam lanes is next.  The morning will finish with the cutting-edge topic of Cross-linking for keratoconus.  The afternoon begins with a collaborative discussion of optics and refraction, and finishes with triaging the contact lens patient.

    Program objectives

    1. Describe various cosmetic oculoplastics procedures
    2. Identify ergonomic principles related to equipment in the exam lane
    3. Discuss Cross-linking and keratoconus
    4. List two relevant principles of optics and refraction
    5. Classify acute presenting symptoms in the contact lens patient

    Program Schedule

    9:00 a.m. Registration & Coffee
    9:25 Welcome and Introduction, S. Smith, RN, CRNO
    9:30 Looking Your Best: Cosmetic oculoplastics, R. Allen, MD, PhD
    10:30 Break
    10:45 Ergonomics in the Ophthalmic Exam Room, A. Kitzmann, MD
    11:15 Corneal Cross-Linking for Keratoconus, M. Greiner, MD
    12:00 Lunch
    1:00 p.m. Optics and Refraction: What you don’t know, M. Wilkinson, OD
    2:00 Triaging the Contact Lens Patient, C. Sindt, OD, M. Frogozo, OD
    3:15 Evaluate & Adjourn

    Presiding:

    Sarah C. Smith, RN, MA, CRNO, COA
    Nurse Manager/Eye Clinic
    Department of Nursing
    Ambulatory Care Services

    University of Iowa Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences Faculty


    Richard C. Allen, MD, PhD
    Associate Professor
    Oculoplastic, Orbital, Oncology Service

    Mark A. Greiner, MD
    Assistant Professor
    Corneal and External Diseases and Surgery

    Melanie J. Frogozo, OD
    Visiting Assistant Professor
    Contact Lens Service

    Anna S. Kitzmann, MD
    Assistant Professor
    Comprehensive Ophthalmology
    Corneal and External Diseases and Surgery

    Christine W. Sindt, OD
    Associate Professor
    Contact Lens Service

    Mark E. Wilkinson, OD
    Professor
    Vision Rehabilitation Service


    JCAHPO credits applied for:
    Nursing CEUs = 5.4

    Registration Fee - $85

    To register or for questions, please contact Pat Zahs at 319-356-4475 or email patricia-zahs@uiowa.edu