ASCO Ophthalmic Optics Educators SIG Meeting 2019

Met: July 25-27, 2019 in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Chair: Dr. Cristina Law (NOVA)

Co-chairs: Dr. Arnie Patrick (NOVA), Ana Abugazaleh (NOVA)

Actions: Attended educational development lectures and held a business meeting over two days. The Joe Bruneni Honorary Lecture was presented by Dr. Palmer Cook. The meeting included tours of the Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry academic labs and clinic spaces. Lecture topics ranged from lens materials to use of iBooks and other technology in the optics classroom. See below for list of topics discussed.

• "You Taught It, They Forgot It: Yet Optics Is Their Key To Success” - Dr. Palmer Cook
• “The Future of Optics in Optometric Education” - Dr. David Loshin, Dean, Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry
• “Thoughts On Selecting the 'BEST' Lens Material” - Dr. Palmer Cook
• “Use of iBooks and Other Technology to Engage Students in the Optics Classroom” - Dr. Gregory Fecho and Dr. Jamie Althoff

Additional Topics Discussed/Speakers: Business meeting, planning meeting, reports from the Research and Competencies subcommittees

Sponsors

Platinum Level: Essilor, Luxottica/Eye Med, HOYA, Transitions Optical, VSP

Gold Level: Luneau Technology

Silver Level: Dr. Michelle Hoff (UCB)