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