2025 NYSOA Virtual Series

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CE Pass Archive

Archive of 2025 Recordings

January 14, 2025

January 14, 2025
8:00pm Eastern Time

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Topic: Tumor Grand Rounds

Lecturer: Julia Canestraro, O.D.

COPE Course ID: 93546-TD

Activity ID: #129349

Description: This course will go through a variety of ocular tumor cases starting from the front of the eye and moving backward. We will describe clinical presentation/features along with differentials, treatment and management of each case.


February 11, 2025

February 11, 2025
8:00pm Eastern Time

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Topic: Carotenoids: Prescribing for Ocular Health & Visual Performance

Lecturer: Jennifer Stewart, O.D.

COPE Course ID: 91121-PH

Activity ID: #128311

Description: This course will discuss the nutrients needed to keep the macula functioning at its highest level. Discover the role that nutrition plays in visual and cognitive function. Studies performed regarding nutrients and AMD progression will be elucidated.


March 11, 2025

March 11, 2025
8:00pm Eastern Time

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Topic: An Optometrists Guide to Managing the Prosthetic Eye

Lecturer: Travis Pfeifer, O.D.

COPE Course ID: 96551-GO

Activity ID: 130420

Description: This course covers the basics of managing patients who routinely wear a prosthetic eye. Surgical removal of the eye including enucleation, evisceration, and exenteration will be reviewed. It will also cover evaluation of the prosthetic and the ocular structures behind it and how to manage potential complications. Basic care and management of the prosthetic and eye will be included. In office modification will also be discussed along with co-management with an ocularist. Cases will be included to demonstrate how a new prosthetic can be manufactured from impression of the ocular surface to finished eye by an optometrist working with an ocularist. Future innovations will be discussed.


April 08, 2025

April 08, 2025
8:00pm Eastern Time

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Topic: The Cornea’s Midlife Crisis: Posterior Dystrophies

Lecturer: Sydney Lin, O.D.

COPE Course ID: 96321-TD

Activity ID: 130101

Description: A review of posterior corneal dystrophies, from commonly seen to rare, and treatment options from simple to advanced.


May 13, 2025

May 13, 2025
8:00pm Eastern Time

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Topic: Systemic Treatment (Oral Medications, Injections, Infusions) for Uveitis

Lecturer: Deep Parikh, OD

NYS CE: CE2413302


June 10, 2025

June 10, 2025
8:00pm Eastern Time

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Topic: An Update In Retinal Therapeutics (2025)

Lecturer: Deepak Sambhara, MD

COPE ID: 97119-TD

Activity ID: 130524

Description: A historical review of past, current and future therapies in the retinovascular disease spac


July 08, 2025

July 08, 2025
8:00pm Eastern Time

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Topic: Pediatric Review: Diagnosis and Management of Common Anterior Segment Conditions in Kids
Lecturer: Felicia Timmerman, OD, MS, FAAO

1 NYS CE

Description: The 1-hour presentation will review common anterior segment eye conditions in the pediatric patient population. The course will describe clinical exam findings through case analysis of each condition with corresponding management and treatment guidelines.


August 12, 2025

August 12, 2025
8:00pm Eastern Time

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Topic: Dreams of Better Vision: How Sleep Impacts Ocular Health and Systemic Function (1.25 hours)

Lecturer: Kaleb Abbott, OD, MS, FAAO

COPE ID: 93539-SD
Activity ID: 129437

Description: Sleep is crucial for overall health, but its impact on ocular health is often overlooked. This course explores how sleep affects ocular health, covering blue light, melatonin, ipRGCs, dry eye, sleep apnea, and posterior pole pathologies.


September 9, 2025

September 9, 2025
8:00pm Eastern Time

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Topic: Advances in modern cataract surgery: FLACS, Premium Lenses and Intraoperative Abberometry
Lecturer: Patrick A. Costello, MD, FACS

NYS CE

1 Hour

Description: Join Dr. Patrick Costello for an in-depth look at the latest innovations transforming cataract surgery. Drawing from his extensive experience performing more than 1,400 cataract surgeries per year, Dr. Costello will share practical insights on integrating femtosecond laser–assisted cataract surgery (FLACS), premium intraocular lenses (IOLs), and intraoperative aberrometry (ORA) into surgical practice.


October 14, 2025

October 14, 2025
8:00pm Eastern Time

Topic: Introduction to Orthokeratology and Problem Solving
Lecturer: Zachary Zlatin, OD, MS, IACMM

COPE ID: 100221-CL
Activity ID: #131584

1 Hour

Description: This lecture aims to provide basic information about orthokeratology including lens anatomy, candidate selection, myopia control considerations, and problem solving. This lecture is intended to provide a foundational understanding for those new to orthokeratology. 


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