601 - Hands-On Workshop - Scleral Lens

Thursday, March 2, 2023

1:30 PM – 3:30 PM EST

Location: Georgia World Congress Center, 304

CE Hours: 2

AUDIENCE: OD, AHP

IN-PERSON COURSE ACCREDITATIONS: COPE 81310-CL ; FL ODCEB 20-962518 ; IL OD ; SC ODCEB 20-962518 ; TX ODCEB 20-962518 ; NCLE CT23N005-3 ; AOA PARA CL-0012-22 ; AZ OPT ; FL OPT 20-965504 ; GA OPT GBDO-23-003 ; KY OPHTH ; NC OPT CL NCC-2023-032 ; NV OPT ; SC OPT 20-965504 ; TN OPT

Melissa Barnett, OD; Shalu Pal, OD

Lecturer(s)

Melissa Barnett, OD

Principal Optometrist
University of California, Davis Eye Center
Sacramento, California, United States

Pending

Co-Lecturer(s)

Shalu Pal, OD

Owner
Dr. Shalu Pal & Associates
Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada

Pending

Disclosure(s):

Shalu Pal, OD: No financial relationships to disclose

Melissa Barnett, OD: No relevant disclosure to display

This interactive workshop begins with a didactic discussion of the basic principles of scleral lenses, followed by hands-on practice with the application, removal, and fitting of scleral lenses. Instructors will provide guidance and hands-on fitting experience using scleral lenses from several different lens companies.

Learning Objectives:

Upon conclusion of this activity, attendees will be able to:

Provide hands on knowledge and training of scleral lens fitting and management of a wide range of medical conditions.
Learn fitting guidelines and problem-solving information with tips from the experts.
Explain how to use various instrumentation for scleral success.
Feel comfortable starting a scleral lens practice after the workshop.
Identify the many indications for scleral lenses.
Apply scleral lens problem solving techniques.