Innovations In Glaucom - Next Generation Technology, Medications, and Delivery 
COPE #89862-GL
Event #127817

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

Advances in glaucoma diagnostics and management continue to evolve at a rapid pace. In order to continue to care for glaucoma patients at a high level it is imperative that innovation continues in the glaucoma space. The focus of this course is to discuss new advancements in glaucoma drug delivery, diagnostic technology, and what’s new in the glaucoma pipeline.   *Video was recorded at our Island Eyes Conference on January 14, 2024.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
  •  Understand and utilize new technology to better diagnosis and manage glaucoma patients.
  •  Understand new medications on the market and future medications in the pipeline.
  •  Understand glaucoma drug delivery and its future utilization.
  •  Understand glaucoma surgical procedures and ideal patient types.
  •  Understand the use of laser treatments for the management of glaucoma. 
  •  Understand the quality of life issues that affect our glaucoma patients
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Getting to know our speakers

Dr. Justin Schweitzer

Dr. Justin Schweitzer specializes in advanced glaucoma, refractive surgical clinical care, and anterior segment pathology at Vance Thompson Vision.  He graduated from Pacific University College of Optometry in Forest Grove, OR.  In 2012 he pursued his dream to focus on glaucoma, advanced anterior segment surgery care and pathology, joining Vance Thompson Vision in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.  Dr. Schweitzer is an Adjunct Clinical Professor at The Illinois College of Optometry and regularly lectures on glaucoma, anterior segment pathology, refractive surgical clinical care, and surgical management.   

Dr. Schweitzer is a member of the Optometric Glaucoma Society, a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, Scleral Lens Education Society, American Optometric Association, Intrepid Eye Society, Optometric Cornea, Cataract, and Refractive Society, and South Dakota Optometric Society and has had multiple articles published in scientific journals.  Dr. Schweitzer has research interests in minimally invasive glaucoma surgery and biomechanical properties of the cornea as it relates to glaucoma.