Doctor Program CE Lecture Notes

July 21 - 30, 2022
The Viewline Resort Snowmass
100 Elbert Lane, Snowmass Village, CO 81615

VIsion Summit Program

July 26-29 | Advanced Procedures Courses | Westminster, CO
July 28-30 | Colorado Vision Summit | Westminster, CO

WEDNESDAY, July 26 (*APC Only)
Time Lecturer Topic Credit Hours Course Outline/Slides
8:00-9:00am Rich Castillo, OD, DO, FASOS Intro to Optometric Surgery and Ophthalmic Surgical Instruments* 1 All APC Outlines Click Here
9:00-10:00am Rich Castillo, OD, DO, FASOS Review of Surgical Anatomy of the Face* 1
10:00-11:00am Rich Castillo, OD, DO, FASOS Oculofacial Surgical Asepsis* 1
11:00am-12:00pm Nathan Lighthizer, OD, FAAO Review of Eyelid Anatomy and Eyelid Lesions* 1
Lunch 12:00-1:00pm
1:00-2:00pm Rich Castillo, OD, DO, FASOS Office-based Local Anesthesia* 1
2:00-3:00pm Nathan Lighthizer, OD, FAAO Radio Frequency Surgery in Optometric Practice* 1
3:00-4:00pm Rich Castillo, OD, DO, FASOS Introduction to Oculofacial Biopsy* 1
4:00-5:00pm Nathan Lighthizer, OD, FAAO Chalazion Management* 1
Exhibit Hall 4:30-8:00pm
THURSDAY, July 27 (*APC Only)
Time Lecturer Topic Credit Hours Course Outline/Slides
8:00-11:00am Rich Castillo, OD, DO, FASOS & Nathan Lighthizer, OD, FAAO Video Grand Rounds* 3
11:00am-12:00pm Rich Castillo, OD, DO, FASOS Intro to Suturing* 1
Lunch 12:00-1:00pm
1:00-2:00pm Drs. Castillo, Lighthizer, Miller & Penisten Suture Techniques Lab* 1
2:00-5:00pm Drs. Castillo, Lighthizer, Miller & Penisten

Lab Rotations: Injection Techniques/Radiosurgical Techniques/Oculogacial Biopsy*

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FRIDAY, July 28 (*APC Only)
Time Lecturer Topic  Credit Hours Course Outlines/Slides
7:00-8:00am Doug Penisten, OD, PhD Laser Physics, Hazards & Safety*  1
8:00-9:00am Nathan Lighthizer, OD, FAAO Laser Tissue Interactions*  1
9:00-11:00am Drs. Castillo, Lighthizer, Miller & Penisten  Clinical Workshops: Intro to Therapeutic Lasers*  2
11:00-12:00pm Doug Penisten, OD, PhD Gonioscopy: How to Interpret What You Are Seeing*  1
Lunch 12:00-1:00pm
1:00-3:00pm Nathan Lighthizer, OD, FAAO
Laser Therapy for the Open Angle Glaucomas: SLT & SLT*  2
1:00-3:00pm Selina McGee, OD, FAAO  Botox 1 Click Here
3:00-4:00pm Jeff Miller, OD
Laser Therapy in Narrow Angles/Angle Closure: LPI & SLT*  1
3:00-5:00pm Selina McGee, OD, FAAO Oculoplastics 2 Click Here
3:00-5:00pm Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO  Is it Glaucoma or a Masquerador  2 Click Here
4:00-5:00pm Nathan Lighthizer, OD, FAAO
YAG Laser Posterior Capsulotomy*  1
5:00-6:00pm Rich Castillo, OD, DO, FASOS
Managing Potential Laser Complications*  1
5:00-6:00pm Selina McGee, OD, FAAO IPL 1 Click Here
Celebrating Colorado Optometrists 6:30 – 9:00 PM 
SATURDAY, July 29 (*APC Only)
Time Lecturer Topic  Credit Hours Course Outlines/Slides
7:00-8:00am Drs. Castillo, Lighthizer, Miller & Penisten Medicolegal Aspects of Anterior Segment Laser*  1
8:00-9:00am Rich Castillo, OD, DO, FASOS YAG Capsulotomy*  1
8:00-10:00am Selina McGee, OD, FAAO Ocular Adnexa & Eyelids - Optometry's Next Frontier 2 Click Here
8:00-10:00am M.H. Esther Han, OD, FCOVD, FAAO  Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Evaluation: Advanced Technique 2 Click Here
9:00-10:00am Jeff Miller, OD Laser Peripheral Iridotomy*  1
10:00-11:00am Doug Penisten, OD, PhD Gonioscopy & Laser Lenses*  1
10:00-11:00am Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO  Friday at 5 Grand Rounds Ocular Emergencies  1 Click Here
10:00-12:00pm M.H. Esther Han, OD, FCOVD, FAAO  Neuro-Optometric Approach to Managing Patients with Visual Snow Syndrome  2 Click Here
11:00-12:00am Nathan Lighthizer, OD, FAAO Laser Trabeculoplasty: ALT & SLT*  1
11:00-12:00pm Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO  Arnold was Wrong, It Is a Tumor! Now What?  1 Click Here
12:00-1:30pm Nathan Lighthizer, OD, FAAO Review and Final Exam*  1
Exhibit Hall 11:45-3:15pm
3:30-4:30pm Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO A Close Up on Presbyopia: Growing Your Optometric Practice with the New Spectrum of Presbyopia Treatment 1 Click Here
3:30-5:30pm M.H.Esther Han, OD, FCOVD, FAAO  Neuro-Optometric Management of Complex Acquired Strabismus Cases 2 Click Here
4:30-5:30pm Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO Updates in Retinal Findings of Neurodegenerative Diseases 1 Click Here
SUNDAY, July 30
Time Lecturer Topic Credit Hours Course Outline/Slides
8:00-9:00am Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO The Neurotrophic Cornea 1 Click Here
8:00am-12:00pm LeAnna Dudley, OD, FCOVD Strabismus workshop: 1 hours lecture and 3 hours hands on 4 Click Here
9:00-10:00am Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO Retinal Grand Rounds: Fundus Photo Cornucopia  1 Click Here
10:00-11:00am Terri Richardson, MD Diversity Training  1 Click Here
11:00-12:00pm Joshua Blum, MD CDC Guideline Updates for Pain Management 1 Click Here
COA Business Meeting 12:00-2:00pm

Exceptional Education. Professional Camaraderie. The Unique Colorado Experience.
A continuing education program for optometrists, paraoptometrics, and vision therapists.

Our Vision: The Colorado Vision Summit is a forward thinking professional gathering for optometrists and paraoptometric professionals providing innovative education, exhibits and camaraderie. We exceed the expectations of our attendees and provide an exceptional, enjoyable experience in the beautiful Rocky Mountain region.

For more information, email  coa@visioncare.org or call (303) 863-9778.

GENERAL INFORMATION

LOCATION OF SUMMIT EVENTS

Registration, doctors' lectures, paraoptometric lectures and exhibits are held at: 

The Westin Westminster

10600 Westminster Blvd, Westminster, CO 80020  

(303) 410-5000 

VIEW CE PROGRAM SCHEDULE HERE.


REGISTRATION DESK HOURS

Friday, July 28………………….11:30am–5:30pm 

Saturday, July 29………………7:00am5:30pm 

Sunday, July 30…………………7:00am12:00pm

CANCELLATION POLICY

No refunds will be made for cancellations after June 30, 2023. Refund of CVS registration fee(s) less $60 per person for administrative costs will be granted by request only if postmarked by June 30, 2023. Registrations are not transferable. 

EXHIBIT HALL ENTRY

Access to the Exhibit Hall is included in the registration fee for all CVS registrants. 

BADGE ADMISSION

An official CVS name badge is required for entrance to all events. The loan or transfer of this badge is strictly prohibited. Violation of the policy subjects the registrant to forfeiture of the right to attend and the loss of all fees paid. 

LECTURE ROOM SEATING

Most rooms will be set with chairs only. Feel free to bring a lapboard for use in taking notes. 

LITERATURE DISTRIBUTION

Registrants are not permitted to distribute literature, samples, or souvenirs. 

MOBILE DEVICES

All cell phones and pagers must be silenced during the lectures. If you must talk on your cell phone, please leave the lecture immediately. 

FUTURE DATES AND LOCATIONS 

2024     July       Snowmass, CO - Information coming soon!!!

THANK YOU TO OUR 2022 EXHIBITORS

  • AccuLens
  • Alcon
  • Allergan
  • AVT
  • Bausch & Lomb
  • Carl Zeiss Meditec USA, Inc.
  • CARR
  • Cherry Optical Lab
  • Colorado Optician's Association
  • Colorado Retina Associates, P.C.
  • Contamac
  • CooperVision
  • Dishler Laser Institute
  • E-Swin USA
  • Eissilor Instruments USA
  • Fante
  • Heru
  • Icare USA. Inc.
  • Icon
  • InSight Vision Group
  • IOT America
  • J&J Vision
  • Keplr
  • Lombart Instrument
  • Lumenis
  • Luxxotica
  • MacuHealth
  • Midland Optical
  • Mile High Eye Institute
  • Military Recruiting
  • MyEyeDr
  • Neurolens, Inc.
  • The Newton Group
  • Nidek
  • Notal Vision
  • Novartis Pharmaceuticals
  • Omni Eye Specialists
  • Panorama
  • Pasch
  • PECCA/HEA
  • Sun Ophthalmics
  • Sun Pharma
  • TelScreen
  • TruForm Optics Inc
  • VSP
  • Walman Optical
  • Walmart
  • Wells Fargo
  • Younger Optics

Continuing Education
Credit Hours:
Doctor: APC Only: 32 attainable | CVS only: 15 attainable | 55 total available
Para: 10 attainable | 20 total available

Vision Summit Program in pdf

2022 Colorado Vision Summit