EyeCon

At EyeCon 2024, Analisa Arosemena, MD, discussed the shift away from traditional topical therapies towards more proactive management techniques, aiming to enhance patient outcomes in glaucoma care.

Pediatric optometrist Dr. Magdalena Stec highlights effective treatment options and practical advice for parents to help manage and control myopia in their kids.

Mark Dunbar, OD, FAAO, emphasizes the critical role optometrists play in the collaborative care of diabetic eye disease.

Three resident eye care providers—Khanh Huang, OD; Anupam Garg, MD, PhD; and Shail Patel, MD—were honored with the Visionary in Eye Care award at EyeCon 2024, which recognizes their achievements and contributions during their residency programs.

Adam S. Wenick, MD, PhD, discussed myopia interventions across the lifespan at EyeCon 2024, covering treatments, complications, and prevention strategies.

Dr. David Chin Yee describes how to spot early signs of geographic atrophy and explores promising new therapies that may slow progression and improve vision.

At this year’s EyeCon, Dr. Adam Ramsey shared his passion for integrating the latest advancements in optometry into practice.

Ultimately, the goal is to help optometrists better understand which cases require urgent or emergent attention versus those that are more benign and can be managed over time.

At EyeCon 2024, Dr. Adam S. Wenick led a symposium on geographic atrophy, covering diagnosis, FDA-approved treatments, and key clinician considerations through case presentations by Dr. Leonard Messner.

Peter J. McDonnell, MD, and Laura M. Periman, MD, discussed innovations in treating ocular surface conditions, emphasizing patient-centered care and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Kelly K. Nichols, OD, MPH, PhD, FAAO, and A. Paul Chous, OD, MA, FAAO, co-chairs of EyeCon 2024, discussed the first day of the conference, which featured talks on thyroid eye disease, refractive technologies, and red flags in patient care.

Laura M. Periman, MD, honorary chair of EyeCon 2024, shares her passion for dry eye disease, discussing her discovery of the Alpenglow Sign in Demodex blepharitis and her insights on research and education for clinicians.

Ben Casella, OD, FAAO, chief optometric editor for Optometry Times®, gives a preview of what to expect at this year's EyeCon.

EyeCon 2024 will be running from September 27-28 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Diabetic eye care expert A. Paul Chous, OD, MA, FAAO, shares insights on patient care and research.

From surgeon to mentor: Smith fuels her commitment to improving glaucoma care by training future ophthalmologists.

EyeCon chair Kelly K. Nichols, OD, PhD, MPH, FAAO, shares some of her favorite moments throughout her career and what inspires her to continue pushing the industry forward.

Mark Bullimore, MCOptom, PhD, FAAO, discussed myopia control in a panel at EyeCon 2023, highlighting evidence-based treatments, myopia's impact on visual impairment, and a multidisciplinary conversation involving optometrists and ophthalmologists to address the growing issue of myopia management.

Dr Mile Brujic discusses his EyeCon presentations, which spanned from antibody drug conjugates (ADCs) and their effect on ocular toxicity for patients with cancer to innovations in eye care.

Julie Song, OD, FAAO, SUNY, College of Optometry, New York, was honored as the recipient of the inaugural Visionary in Eye Care Resident Recognition Award for the category of Best in Optometry during the EyeCon 2023 conference, December 1-2, at the Marriott Sanibel Harbour Resort and Spa in Sanibel, Florida.

Alice Sterling, an optometrist with Florida Eye Clinic, draws on her 8 years of service on the Florida Board of Optometry to present and explain the evolving jurisprudence issues relevant to Florida optometrists during EyeCon 2023.

Adam Ramsey, OD, focused on managing patient expectations and addressing unmet outcomes during a featured symposium on key advances in cataract surgery at EyeCon 2023. He also previewed his upcoming lecture on utilizing virtual assistants to revolutionize the patient experience in eye care.

Kelly K. Nichols, OD, MPH, PhD, FAAO, and A. Paul Chous, OD, FAAO, recap the diverse topics at EyeCon 2023, emphasizing the collaborative spirit between optometrists and ophthalmologists in addressing issues such as myopia management, diabetic eye conditions, cataract surgery, and patient referrals.

Oluwatosin U. Smith, MD, shares why she is excited for the conference and why it is relevant for today’s ophthalmologists and optometrists.

Cochair Peter J. McDonnell, MD, highlights what this year’s conference agenda will mean for clinicians and addresses the anticipated increased patient volume.

Drs Chous and Nichols discuss an overview of EyeCon, which will be held December 1 to 2, 2023, in Sanibel Harbour, Florida.

Hear from A. Paul Chous, OD, MA, FAAO, and what to look forward to during the 2023 EyeCon meeting December 1-2 in Sanibel Harbour, FL.

Leo Semes, OD, FAAO, shares key highlights from his EyeCon 2022 presentation, "Advances in therapies for retinal disease."

Marc R. Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO, shares key takeaways from his EyeCon 2022 presentation, "Advances in presbyopia."