Retina in Focus: Core Conditions and Cutting-Edge Therapies
COPE #99142-TD
Event #131187
Expiration Date: 7/28/2028

COURSE DESCRIPTION:


This course will discuss common retinal pathologies, including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vascular occlusive disease, peripheral retinal pathology, and vitreomacular interface disorders, with a focus on early diagnosis and management highlighted through case studies and evidence-based insights. Advancements in treatment, including pharmacotherapy, emerging treatments, and imaging technologies, will also be highlighted. *Recorded at the Victoria BC Conference, July 2025



LEARNING OBJECTIVES:


• Understand the pathophysiology and risk factors of age-related macular degeneration

• Identify diagnostic and treatment approaches for diabetic retinopathy and diabetic macular edema

• Evaluate the clinical presentation, management, and risk factors for the development of retinal vein occlusion

• Assess the diagnosis and management of retinal detachment and vitreomacular interface disorders




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Exam

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Certificate

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Get to know our speakers

Dr. Jessica Steen

Dr. Jessica Steen is an Associate Professor at Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry, where she serves as Director of the Glaucoma Service and as an attending optometric physician at the College’s Eye Care Institute. Dr. Steen teaches the courses in glaucoma and ocular pharmacology at NSU. Dr. Steen also serves as the Primary Care with Emphasis in Ocular Disease Residency Coordinator. Dr. Steen graduated from the University of Waterloo School of Optometry and Vision Science and completed her residency in Primary Care with Emphasis in Ocular Disease at Nova Southeastern University. Dr. Steen’s main clinical interests include glaucoma, retinal disease, and neuro-ophthalmic disease with an emphasis on medical and surgical management. Dr. Steen’s research interests are centered on artificial intelligence applications in the management of glaucoma. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, a Diplomate of the American Board of Optometry, a member of the Optometric Glaucoma Society and the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, and is Past President of the Palm Beach County Optometric Association.