A Systematic Approach to Diabetic Photo Reading
COPE #103104-TD
Event #132419
Expiration Date: 02/17/2029

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This two-hour course provides a systematic, step-by-step framework for interpreting diabetic fundus photos/OCT, improving accuracy in grading retinopathy severity, identifying high-risk features, and determining appropriate management and referral timelines 


LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Understand the pathophysiology of diabetic retinopathy to understand pattern recognition in grading diabetic screening photos

• Describe the clinical practice guidelines for monitoring versus referral of diabetic retinopathy when it is and is not vision-threatening

• Increase the comfort level of practitioners in reading diabetic photos by reviewing numerous photos of various diabetic retinopathy levels in an interactive format


This presentation was recorded at the Island Eyes Conference in January 2026. The conference received unrestricted educational grant support from Alcon, Sun Pharma, and Tarsus.

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Get to know our speakers

Dr. Jacqueline Theis 

Dr. Jacqueline Theis is an optometrist with residency training in neuro-optometry, pediatrics, and vision therapy. She specializes in managing patients with visual complaints due to brain injury, stroke, neurological disease, and developmental conditions.  She previously served as Assistant Clinical Professor at UC Berkeley and as the founding Chief of the UC Berkeley Sports Vision and Concussion Clinic. Later, she advanced concussion and neuro-optometric care at Kaiser Permanente in Northern California. 

An internationally recognized expert, Dr. Theis is known for her pioneering work in oculomotor dysfunction and prismatic correction of double vision. She lectures internationally, consults on healthcare policy, and participates in multi-university clinical research. She has been honored as Young Optometrist of the Year by both the California and Virginia Optometric Associations.