Summer Conference
July 25 & 26, 2026
Our Summer Conference 2026 will be held in person at the Fawcett Center (2400 Olentangy River Road 43210). Parking is free.
We will offer 7 hours of education each day, along with tea and coffee in the morning and a boxed lunch in the afternoon. The cost will be $40 per hour.
Registration
ALL registration must be completed online. Register Now and Save: Early Bird Pricing Ends Monday, July 6! Prices will increase by $10 per credit hour after that time.
In an effort to be eco-friendly and streamline our attendance reporting processes, the College of Optometry is eliminating paper attendance sheets at all in-person Continuing Education events effective May 1, 2024. At in-person Continuing Education events, we will collect attendance via QR codes or individualized web links. Both options will be available when you check in.
OE Tracker Number Needed
These courses are not COPE approved, so we will not use the OE Tracker app to submit your completed courses. However, we will provide a QR code after each lecture to record attendance and receive course evaluations. We will upload attendance to OE Tracker for each lecture early the following week. You must enter your OE Tracker number after every lecture, so make sure you know that number!
Registration is now open!
Use the link below to go to our online enrollment page to register and purchase full conference, one-day, and/or half day attendance options. If you have any questions/issues with this new, university provided, online registration system, please reach out to us at CE@optometry.osu.edu.
Saturday, July 25 Agenda
Evaluation and Management of Vertical Deviations
Ian Binns, OD
Abstract: This course provides a framework for the primary care optometrist to evaluate and manage vertical deviations. Evaluation strategies and various management options, including prism, vision therapy, and surgery, will be discussed. Case reports will highlight a range of different presentations of vertical deviation and demonstrate diagnostic and management decision-making.
50 minutes
Category: Functional Vision/Pediatrics
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: Clinical Perspectives from Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Michael Guthrie, OD
Abstract: In this lecture, we will review epidemiology and pathophysiology of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), understand evidence-based characterization and evaluation of mTBI, and provide a framework for a multi-disciplinary approach to rehabilitation and treatment of mTBI using a clinical profiles model.
50 minutes
Category: Neuro-optometry
Optometric Management of TBI Patients for the Primary Care Optometrist
Doug Widmer, OD and Ian Binns, OD
Abstract: Recent research on the effect that traumatic brain injuries can have on patients is showing the important role that optometry can have in the management of these oftentimes complex cases. From changes to ocular health to deficits in binocular vision, optometric treatment can often be the catalyst to symptom improvement for many patients. This course will outline the recommended testing and possible treatment options for TBI patients that may filter through a primary care optometry practice using current research and case examples when appropriate.
50 minutes
Category: Functional Vision/Pediatrics (FV)
Red Eye or Red Flag? Pediatric Anterior Segment Cases
Kelsey Carriere, OD, Katie Hogan, OD, Kelsey Mach, OD
Abstract: Pediatric “red eye” is common, but not always benign. Seemingly routine presentations can sometimes conceal vision-threatening or systemic disease, chronic conditions, or even concurrent diagnoses, making both diagnosis and long-term management challenging. Examine 9 pediatric red eye cases with us and try to spot the red flags!
50 minutes
Category: Treatment and Management of Ocular Disease
Lunch
50 minutes
2026 Therapeutic Update for Optometrists
Alissa Coyne, OD
Abstract: This 60-minute continuing education course provides an evidence-based review of newly approved ocular therapeutics and clinically significant systemic medication updates from 2025–2026 relevant to optometric practice. Participants will review novel mechanisms of action in dry eye disease and presbyopia pharmacotherapy, advancements in corneal cross-linking and sustained drug-delivery systems, and the expanding availability of generics affecting therapeutic access. Additionally, this course examines systemic medications with emerging ocular implications, including GLP-1 receptor agonists and updated hydroxychloroquine screening considerations. A detailed review of Acanthamoeba keratitis management is included, with emphasis on the role of oral miltefosine (Impavido) in refractory disease. Clinical application, prescribing considerations, adverse effects, referral timing, and co-management strategies will be emphasized.
50 minutes
Category: Pharmacology
What’s BIG(s) in Glaucoma 2026: Contemporary Laser and Bio-Interventional Surgical Innovations
Alissa Coyne, OD
Abstract: This two-hour continuing education course provides an in-depth review of contemporary glaucoma management with emphasis on modern laser therapy and emerging bio-interventional surgical innovations. The program examines selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT), direct SLT (DSLT), and structured repeat laser protocols alongside advancements in trabecular microinvasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS), bio-interventional cyclodialysis with scleral allograft reinforcement, and porous supraciliary implant technology.
100 minutes
Category: Glaucoma
Sunday, July 26 Agenda
Keratoconus Update: Epi-on and Beyond
Kenneth Beckman, MD
Abstract: This lecture will discuss the following topics...
- Corneal crosslinking for keratoconus and ectasia, including mechanism and data related to epithelium off treatment
- Introduction to epithelium on crosslinking, including mechanism and data
- The role of supplemental oxygen in corneal crosslinking
- Future technologies in crosslinking
- Clinical cases describing management of keratoconus
- The economics of corneal crosslinking
50 minutes
Category: Treatment and Management of Ocular Disease
What’s New in Dry Eye and Ocular Surface Disease
Cory Lappin, OD
Abstract: The field of dry eye and ocular surface disease care is advancing rapidly. This course will cover the latest innovations in dry eye and OSD care, including diagnostic technology, over-the-counter treatments, prescription medications, and interventional in-office therapies, such as intense pulsed light (IPL), radiofrequency (RF), and dynamic muscle stimulation (DMSt).
100 minutes
Category: Treatment & Management of Ocular Disease (TD)
Diagnosing and Managing Papilledema
Piana Simpson, OD
Abstract: This course will discuss how to properly differentiate between papilledema and pseudo-papilledema. We will review in detail the causes for unilateral and bilateral optic nerve head edema and proper workup when these patients present to your office.
50 minutes
Category: Treatment and Management of Ocular Disease
Lunch
50 minutes
The Use of Multimodal Imaging in Managing Cases of Retinal Artery Occlusions
Piana Simpson, OD
Abstract: This course will discuss in detail the role of imaging in diagnosis retinal artery occlusions. We will review the key differences between acute and chronic retinal artery occlusions as well as well as the proper management for these cases.
50 minutes
Category: Treatment and Management of Ocular Disease
Cerebral/Cortical Visual Impairment in Clinical Optometry: Screening, Diagnosis, and Intervention
Melissa Rice, OD
Abstract: Cerebral/Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI) is a leading cause of pediatric visual impairment, yet it often goes unrecognized and undiagnosed. This case-based presentation will equip optometrists with practical tools to identify children at risk by reviewing medical histories associated with CVI, discussing screening questionnaires, and demonstrating key elements of a CVI-focused eye exam and visual-perceptual assessment. Attendees will learn commonly utilized CVI intervention strategies and classroom accommodations that support functional vision, as well as how to request vision services at school, enabling clinicians to better guide families and advocate for comprehensive support.
100 minutes
Category: Functional Vision/Pediatrics
Cancellation
Cancellation requests must be received by email at CE@optometry.osu.edu. For requests received by the Optometry Office of Continuing Education five (5) or more business days prior to the event, 100% of your payment will be refunded. If a refund is requested within four days of the conference, those fees will not be refunded but can be applied to a future conference for a period of up to one year. For no-calls/no-shows on the training/event date or any time after the event begins, no refunds or transfers will be provided.