OD Education

Featured Courses & Speakers

Secrets of a Glaucoma Expert
Harry Quigley, MD
Opening Session: Thursday, February 11, 9:30 - 11:30 AM
A world-renowned lecturer, Dr. Harry Quigley also has published more than 300 peer-reviewed articles and has been the most cited author in ophthalmic literature by his colleagues for the past three decades. He has been honored with numerous awards and participated in pioneering studies of the epidemiology of eye disease and glaucoma. He is a founding member of the American Glaucoma Society and was CEO of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology.

Alzheimer's and the Eye
Clement Trempe, MD
Friday, February 12, 8:30 - 10:30 AM
Dr. Clement Trempe is a noted retina expert practicing at the famous Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. His pioneering work has led to his contention that optometrists and ophthalmologists can play a critical role in the early detection of Alzheimer's disease. His lecture will include evidence of how the crystalline lens can give distinct clues to the onset of Alzheimer's.

Advances in Refractive Surgery
Roy Rubinfeld, MD
Saturday, February 13, 2:30 - 4:30 PM
In addition to performing more than 15,000 LASIK procedures and other refractive surgeries; Dr. Roy Rubinfeld is a noted author and speaker. His bibliography of written works includes scientific papers, book chapters and monographs, and he lectures regularly throughout the U.S. and internationally. Dr. Rubinfeld and J. James Thimons, OD, FAAO, will discuss emerging technologies in cataract and refractive surgery and the diagnosis and care of patients.

All about Addiction
Karen Drexler, MD
Friday, February 12, 10:45 - 11:45 AM
Dr. Karen Drexler comes to SECO 2010 from the Emory University Department of Psychiatric and Behavioral Sciences. Her breakthrough studies on the effects of cocaine on the human brain deal with such issues as craving and correlated anger and violence. Her compelling presentation addresses the factors that contribute to addiction, as well as the history, biology and psychology of addiction.

From Avastin to Zeaxanthin
Stewart O'Keefe, MD
Thursday, February 11, 5:30 - 7:30 PM
In one of SECO 2010's all-new Special Sessions, Dr. Stewart O'Keefe makes his SECO debut, joining Dr. Anthony Cavallerano to discuss the etiopathogenesis of age-related macular degeneration. Dr. O'Keefe, a board certified ophthalmologist, will call on his considerable expertise in macular surgery to review emerging trends and novel approaches to its treatment.

Scratching the Surface
Victor Perez, MD
Saturday, February 13, 9:45- 11:45 AM
Dr. Victor Perez was recently featured in USA Today® for restoring the sight of a patient by implanting her tooth into her eye. Dr. Perez will lecture with Dr. Mark Dunbar and Dr. Lawrence Woodard as they review current modalities to treat the ocular surface; both medically and surgically.

Ocular Therapy Review: A Generation of Management
Michael Bacigalupi, OD, MS, FAAO
Sunday, February 14, 8:00 - 11:00 AM
In another SECO 2010 Special Session, Dr. Michael Bacigalupi, Assistant Dean for Student affairs at Nova Southeastern University College of Optometry, makes his initial appearance at SECO. He is joined by Dr. Alan Kabat and Dr. Joseph Sowka in an examination of the efforts of optometrists to diagnose and manage diseases while they maintain therapeutic privileges.