Agenda - Optometria 2024

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Registration

Other
08:00 - 09:00
60 min

Start of the event

Other
09:00 - 09:10
10 min

Panel I. Behavioral Optometry - Communication: The Power of the Story

Behavioral Model of Vision
09:10 - 12:00
170 min
Plennary Hall

Moderators: Katarzyna Dubas, Bartosz Szeleżyński
Experts: Vassilis Kokotas, Paul Harris, Stel Nikolakakis

1. A modern version of Skeffington's 4-Circle Model of Vision.
2. The vision as an emergent process of parallel processes.
3. Scientific researches which have proven Skeffington's concept.
4. The speech and language circle is the key patient compliance.
5. The transformative power of yoked prisms in clinical practice.

P1A. Polec’s pearls for prescribing - tips for success

Responsible Control of Myopia
09:10 - 10:40
90 min

P1B. Myopia control methods - comparing the risks and the benefits

Responsible Control of Myopia
09:10 - 10:40
90 min

P1C. Clinical grand rounds: discussion around cases

Responsible Control of Myopia
09:10 - 10:40
90 min

P1D. Visual examination of the myopic youngster

Responsible Control of Myopia
09:10 - 10:40
90 min

P2A. Polec’s pearls for prescribing - tips for success

Responsible Control of Myopia
10:45 - 12:15
90 min

P2B. Myopia control methods - comparing the risks and the benefits

Responsible Control of Myopia
10:45 - 12:15
90 min

P2C. Clinical grand rounds: discussion around cases

Responsible Control of Myopia
10:45 - 12:15
90 min

P2D. Visual examination of the myopic youngster

Responsible Control of Myopia
10:45 - 12:15
90 min

Lunch break

Other
12:15 - 13:15
60 min

P3A. Dry Eye Speedrun: Dry eye in optometrist practice

Challenges of modern contactology
13:15 - 14:45
90 min

Tomasz Suliński

Darmowy warsztat - zapisy na info@optometria2024.pl

P3-4B. Teenager in the optometrist's office - contact lenses as a method of vision correction

Challenges of modern contactology
13:15 - 16:15
180 min

Is the period of teenage rebellion and the hormonal storm a good time to apply the first contact lenses? What are the benefits and risks of this method of refractive correction for a young patient? How to talk to parents and teenagers about contact lenses?

The workshop will discuss the process of fitting of contact lenses in teenagers in terms of correction, improvement of visual function parameters, hygiene and safety, and psychological aspects. Participants are cordially invited to share their experiences, successes and failures in a discussion that will conclude the workshop.

P3C. Slit lamp without secrets

Challenges of modern contactology
13:15 - 14:45
90 min

Paulina Figura
Mateusz Świerad

Darmowy warsztat - zapisy na info@optometria2024.pl

P3D. Visual examination of the myopic youngster

Responsible Control of Myopia
13:15 - 14:45
90 min

Panel II. Behavioral Optometry - Clinical Evaluation: From Reflexes to Retinoscopy to New Tech

Behavioral Model of Vision
13:20 - 16:15
175 min
Plennary Hall

Moderators: Katarzyna Dubas, Bartosz Szeleżyński
Experts: Caroline Hurst, Paul Harris, Robin Lewis

1. Explore the significance of primitive reflexes in development.
2. Impact of primitive reflexes on vision through postural changes and developmental learning.
3. Exploring retinoscopic insights into the neurology of visual processes.
4. Four techniques of retinoscopy which reveal valuable information on the visual process.
5. Explore four areas of research to optimize relevant clinical data collection.
6. Modern optometric solutions for testing VA, contrast sensitivity, VR for visual fields, eye movements analysis of reading.

P4A. Multifocal Masterclass: Successful fitting of Alcon lenses for people with presbyopia

Challenges of modern contactology
14:45 - 16:15
90 min

Tomasz Tokarzewski
Tomasz Suliński

Darmowy warsztat - zapisy na info@optometria2024.pl

P4C. Astigmatism and Presbyopia is not a deal, how to fit multifocal-toric contact lenses

Challenges of modern contactology
14:45 - 16:15
90 min

Jędrzej Kućko
Weronika Leszczyńska

Darmowy warsztat - zapisy na info@optometria2024.pl

P4D. Myopia control - what solutions to use in different situations?

Responsible Control of Myopia
14:45 - 16:15
90 min

Dr Joanna Przeździecka - Dołyk

Joanna Przeździecka-Dołyk

Darmowy warsztat - zapisy na info@optometria2024.pl

Coffe break

Other
16:15 - 17:00
45 min

P5A. Myopia’s treatment toolbox - From VT to phototherapy

Responsible Control of Myopia
17:00 - 18:30
90 min

P5B. The continuum of myopia care

Responsible Control of Myopia
17:00 - 18:30
90 min

P5C. How to customize your lens designs

Responsible Control of Myopia
17:00 - 18:30
90 min

P5D. Unlock the potential of RLRL: a promising option for myopia control

Responsible Control of Myopia
17:00 - 18:30
90 min

Panel I. Toddlers and Preschool Children

Examionation of young children
17:15 - 20:00
165 min
Plennary Hall

Moderators: Marlena Bobrowska, Grzegorz Lewicki
Experts: Angela Howell, Brenda Montecalvo, Pilar Vergara, Wes deRosier

1. An interview with kids and parents: how and what to ask?
2. Psychological and perceptive development of the child - norms and methods of assessment
3. How and when to use tests recommended by the American Academy of Optometry - how to interpret their results?"
4. Prescribing lenses for optimum visual development: Why avoid full corrections of high refractive errors?
5. Vision evaluation and rehabilitation in children with strabismus
6. Is it necessary to use cycloplegia to examine children?

P6A. Myopia’s treatment toolbox - From VT to phototherapy

Responsible Control of Myopia
18:30 - 20:00
90 min

P6B. The continuum of myopia care

Responsible Control of Myopia
18:30 - 20:00
90 min

P6C. How to customize your lens designs

Responsible Control of Myopia
18:30 - 20:00
90 min

P6D. Unlock the potential of RLRL: a promising option for myopia control

Responsible Control of Myopia
18:30 - 20:00
90 min

Morning Coffe

Other
08:00 - 09:00
60 min

Panel II. Toddlers and Preschool Children

Examionation of young children
09:00 - 12:00
180 min
Plennary Hall

Moderators: Grzegorz Lewicki, Marcin Piosik
Experts: Angela Howell, Brenda Montecalvo, Pilar Vergara, Wes deRosier

1. Optometric phototherapy
2. A new paradigm for the treatment of anisometropic amblyopia based on neuroscience
3. Tonicity, posture and breathing - how do they affect the vision process?
4. Integration of vision/auditory/kinesthetic & proprioception for optimum child development
5. Visual disturbances caused by birth trauma, falls, blows and general diseases
6. How to guide parents in developing child's proper visual skills

S1A. Ophthalmic pharmacology: key points for optometric practice

Challenges of modern contactology
09:00 - 10:30
90 min

S1C. Slit lamp without secrets

Challenges of modern contactology
09:00 - 10:30
90 min

Paulina Figura
Mateusz Świerad

Darmowy warsztat - zapisy na info@optometria2024.pl

S1D. Integrating RLRL into Clinical Practice: Protocols and case studies

Responsible Control of Myopia
09:00 - 10:30
90 min

S1-2B. Teenager in the optometrist's office - contact lenses as a method of vision correction

Challenges of modern contactology
09:00 - 12:00
180 min

S2A. Ophthalmic pharmacology: key points for optometric practice

Challenges of modern contactology
10:30 - 12:00
90 min

S2C. Patient in center of our interest, Patient Journet in contactalogy

Challenges of modern contactology
10:30 - 12:00
90 min

S2D. Integrating RLRL into Clinical Practice: Protocols and case studies

Responsible Control of Myopia
10:30 - 12:00
90 min

Lunch break

Other
12:00 - 13:00
60 min

Panel I. Challenges of modern contactology

Challenges of modern contactology
13:00 - 15:30
150 min
Plennary Hall

S3A. Methods of assessing psychological and perceptual development

Examionation of young children
13:00 - 14:30
90 min

S3D. Vision evaluation and rehabilitation in children with strabismus

Examionation of young children
13:00 - 14:30
90 min

S3B. Tests recommended by the AAO for assessing vision in young children

Examionation of young children
13:00 - 14:30
90 min

S3C. Prescribing lenses for optimum visual development

Examionation of young children
13:00 - 14:30
90 min

S4A. Methods of assessing psychological and perceptual development

Examionation of young children
14:30 - 16:00
90 min

S4D. Vision evaluation and rehabilitation in children with strabismus

Examionation of young children
14:30 - 16:00
90 min

S4B. Tests recommended by the AAO for assessing vision in young children

Examionation of young children
14:30 - 16:00
90 min

S4C. Prescribing lenses for optimum visual development

Examionation of young children
14:30 - 16:00
90 min

Coffe break

Other
15:30 - 16:30
60 min

Panel II. Challenges of modern contactology

Challenges of modern contactology
16:30 - 19:00
150 min
Plennary Hall

Moderators: Dorota Szczęsna-Iskander, Patryk Młyniuk
Experts: Sylwia Kropacz-Sobkowiak, Marek Skorupski, Tomasz Tokarzewski, Paulina Figura, Justyna Kiermasz

1. How to achieve success in contactology?
2. Optometrist and patient – different expectations on each side?
3. Clinical changes - apply contact lenses, regenerate or send back?
4. Simple solutions to big visual challenges
5. Send the patient to an ophthalmologist or maybe treat it myself?

S5A. How to evaluate and guide a tonicity, posture and breathing

Examionation of young children
16:30 - 18:00
90 min

S5B. Assessment and management of visual disturbances caused by birth trauma, falls, blows and general diseases

Examionation of young children
16:30 - 18:00
90 min

S5C. Assessment of sensory integration and management for optimal child development

Examionation of young children
16:30 - 18:00
90 min

S5D. A new paradigm for the treatment of anisometropic amblyopia

Examionation of young children
16:30 - 18:00
90 min

S6A. How to evaluate and guide a tonicity, posture and breathing

Examionation of young children
18:00 - 19:30
90 min

S6B. Assessment and management of visual disturbances caused by birth trauma, falls, blows and general diseases

Examionation of young children
18:00 - 19:30
90 min

S6C. Assessment of sensory integration and management for optimal child development

Examionation of young children
18:00 - 19:30
90 min

S6D. A new paradigm for the treatment of anisometropic amblyopia

Examionation of young children
18:00 - 19:30
90 min

Kolacja koleżeńska

Other
21:00 - 23:59
179 min

Morning Coffe

Other
09:00 - 09:30
30 min

Panel I. Myopia management

Responsible Control of Myopia
09:30 - 12:30
180 min
Plennary Hall

Moderators: Sylwia Kropacz-Sobkowiak, Katarzyna Pydzik
Experts: Tanya Polec, Mark Bullimore, Langis Michoud, Marino Formenti, Simon Rose

1. Environment vs Physiology with treatment options
2. Mechanism of myopia: it’s all about retinal homeostasis
3. A review of modern methods of myopia control - how do they work?
4. What Does the Evidence Base Medicine Say?
5. Combining myopia control methods - does it make sense?

N1A. Tests and procedures to evaluate the effects of yoked prisms

Behavioral Model of Vision
09:30 - 11:00
90 min

N1B. Useful retinoscopy techniques which reveal valuable information on the visual process

Behavioral Model of Vision
09:30 - 11:00
90 min

Paul Harris
Robin D. Lewis

N1C. Primary of Vision Therapy: basic procedures of diagnosis and management

Behavioral Model of Vision
09:30 - 11:00
90 min

N1D. Therapeutic procedures leading to fusion

Behavioral Model of Vision
09:30 - 11:00
90 min

N2A. Tests and procedures to evaluate the effects of yoked prisms

Behavioral Model of Vision
11:00 - 12:30
90 min

N2B. Useful retinoscopy techniques which reveal valuable information on the visual process

Behavioral Model of Vision
11:00 - 12:30
90 min

Paul Harris
Robin D. Lewis

N2C. Primary of Vision Therapy: basic procedures of diagnosis and management

Behavioral Model of Vision
11:00 - 12:30
90 min

N2D. Therapeutic procedures leading to fusion

Behavioral Model of Vision
11:00 - 12:30
90 min

Lunch break

Other
12:30 - 13:30
60 min

Panel II. Myopia management

Responsible Control of Myopia
13:30 - 16:30
180 min
Plennary Hall

Moderators: Sylwia Kropacz-Sobkowiak, Katarzyna Pydzik
Experts: Tanya Polec, Mark Bullimore, Langis Michoud, Marino Formenti, Simon Rose

1. Deciding when and how to treat
2. Defining the best strategy of myopia control based on Montreal experience
3. Side effects of myopia control.
4. Where does the rebound effect come from?
5. Starting, Stopping, and Evaluating Success
6. How to talk to parents about myopia control?

N3A. Modern optometric solutions for testing VA, contrast sensitivity, VR for visual fields eye movements analysis of reading

Behavioral Model of Vision
13:30 - 15:00
90 min

N3C. Incorporating prisms in vision therapy programs

Behavioral Model of Vision
13:30 - 15:00
90 min

N3B. Lenses as a therapy tool to improve spatial awareness and visual control

Behavioral Model of Vision
13:30 - 15:00
90 min

N3D. Therapeutic procedures leading to stereopsis

Behavioral Model of Vision
13:30 - 15:00
90 min

N4A. Modern optometric solutions for testing VA, contrast sensitivity, VR for visual fields eye movements analysis of reading

Behavioral Model of Vision
15:00 - 16:30
90 min

N4B. Lenses as a therapy tool to improve spatial awareness and visual control

Behavioral Model of Vision
15:00 - 16:30
90 min

N4C. Incorporating prisms in vision therapy programs

Behavioral Model of Vision
15:00 - 16:30
90 min

N4D. Therapeutic procedures leading to stereopsis

Behavioral Model of Vision
15:00 - 16:30
90 min

Zakończenie konferencji

Other
16:30 - 16:45
15 min