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Ophthalmic Optics Educators SIG Meeting Meeting Recap
“OPTICS IS EVERYWHERE”
Ophthalmic Optics Educators SIG Meeting was held July 18 – July 20, 2024
Meeting Chair: Michelle J. Hoff
Meeting Committee: Adam Blacker, Rachel Brackley, Maria Armandi, Michelle Kelley
Host Hotel: Courtyard Sacramento Rancho Cordova
Host Sponsor: VSP Vision
Thursday July 18, 2024 Agenda
Registration and Welcome Reception & Opening Remarks
Sponsor Presentations
Joseph L. Bruneni Honorary Lecture
“Optics is Everywhere” by Dr. Corina van de Pol, OD, PhD
Friday July 19, 2024 Agenda
Teaching the New Generation – Adam Blacker
Avulux Migraine Lenses – Michelle Hoff, Maria Armandi
Advancements in In-Office Finishing Equipment – Matt Vulich, Visionix
Lunch and Learn
The Future of AI in Healthcare – Sponsored by VSP Vision
Tour of VSP Folsom Laboratory
Open Discussion for Future Topics and Projects
Research Project: Problem Solving in Optics using paired clinicians based on academic ranking. Natalie Hutchins to chair
More vendor presentations: Frames, Finishing Equipment, 3D printing, augmented reality glasses
Clinical Pearls presentations
Proposal for nomination of Cliff Brooks to the Optometry Hall of Fame - Rick Savoy & Maria Armandi
Saturday July 20, 2024 Agenda
Core Competency review – Pat Yoshinaga & Rick Savoy
Send out spreadsheet for each school to fill out
Assign a quantifiable scale
Evaluate the data
Revise competencies based on new findings
Write an introduction and submit for approval
The New NBEO Format
Part I – very little optics
Part II – PAM
Use the circle diagram that Adam Blacker presented in his Generation presentation.
Part III – PEPs
Passing the NBEO is a entry level to practice Optometry
Proposal: NBEO workshop at the next meeting to create ophthalmic cases that require the clinician to explain their Dx/Tx.
Business Meeting
Financial report – Jennifer Rubin
Proposed quarterly virtual meetings
Increase attendance
Next in person meeting in Arizona – Chair Adam Blacker
Meeting at Academy
Contact Madison Broderick at mbroderick@opted.org for additional information.
