By popular request, Woo U has organized a weekend long event dedicated entirely to the topic of oral pharmaceuticals and opioids. Earn up to 7 hours of pharmacology CE with 3 opioid-specific credits and 1 hour of glaucoma credit.
Over 700 attended our event and we received amazing feedback!
Feedback from anonymous survey:
Excellent presentations by all today. Found Dr Young's 2 hours especially enlightening. Thanks to all to Woo U for putting it all together.
Excellent presentations on clinically-important topics; stimulating cases presented backed by evidence-based research.
Excellent lectures on opiates update.
Amazing speakers. Really enjoyed Dr. Young's lecture! It was extremely interesting. I also liked Dr. Mark's case studies.
I thought all the speakers were incredibly knowledgeable, and their expertise was clear. The second two sessions were full of helpful information, though they were a little difficult to follow and stay engaged with. I would have appreciated the information being presented in a more engaging way. Dr. Young did a wonderful job explaining complex ideas in simple, bite-sized terms.
Benjamin Young is a phenomenal educator!
Much better than expected, I was here primarily for the CE and learned much.
This is extremely helpful not only to have weekend low-cost CE, but also fulfill my specific requirements for opioid-specific CE. Thank you!
Dr. Benjamin Young was Outstanding. Extremely knowledgeable in the topic and a wonderful presenter. He should be considered as part of your regular presenters and at least 2 presentations per year on Opioids. He presented so much information that each presentation could have been divided into several lectures. Thank You!
Good to have a different perspective on differential of pain
I appreciate oral CE lectures since they are hard to find at other venues.
Speakers: Julie Rodman, OD, Mark Eltis, OD, FAAO, Dipl. ABO, Benjamin Young, OD, Bobby Saenz, OD
Moderator: Dr. Jennifer Stewart
Course Title: Mapping the Effects of Opioids: From Receptor to Retina
Course Description: This course will examine opioids from receptor-level pharmacology to clinically relevant effects on the body and visual system. Participants will review pain pathways and classifications, common opioid formulations, receptor mechanisms, analgesic effects, and systemic adverse effects.
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Speaker: Benjamin Young, OD
Course ID: 107002-PH
Course Category: Pharmacology
Course Title: Beyond the Script: Understanding Opioid Use in Modern Pain Management
Course Description: This course will examine the pathophysiology of opioid addiction and the clinically relevant effects of opioid use on ocular structure and function. Participants will review the transition from impulsive to compulsive drug use, the role of reward pathways and reinforcement, and distinctions among recreational use, dependence, and substance use disorder.
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Speaker: Benjamin Young, OD
Course ID: 107003-PH
Course Category: Pharmacology
Course Title: A Pain in the Eye: From Trigeminal Opioid Pathways to Dangerous Ocular Masquerades
Course Description: This 1-hour session bridges the gap between basic science and clinical reality when it comes to ocular pain. The pharmacology of pain, specifically the role of opioid receptor signaling in the trigeminal system will be discussed, including its application to eye care. Systemic and neuro-inflammatory conditions with ocular manifestations such as Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus, neuropathic dry eye, and uveitis will be addressed.
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Speakers: Mark Eltis, OD, FAAO, Dipl. ABO and Allisa Song, MD
Course ID: 107179-PH
Course Category: Pharmacology
Course Title: Beyond the Bottle: Systemic Agents in Glaucoma
Course Description: Using a complex case of advanced glaucoma as a clinical framework, this course will explore the role of systemic medications in contemporary glaucoma management. Participants will consider the differential diagnosis and management of markedly elevated and fluctuating intraocular pressure, including open-angle, angle-closure, mixed-mechanism, and secondary glaucoma.
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Speaker: Mark Eltis, OD, FAAO, Dipl. ABO
Course ID: 107177-GL
Course Category: Glaucoma
Course Title: Medication-Associated Ocular Toxicity: Emerging Considerations With GLP-1 Drugs and Established Risks of Plaquenil, Elmiron, Ethambutol, and Tamoxifen
Course Description: GLP-1 receptor agonists are widely prescribed for the management of Type 2 diabetes and obesity. Numerous reports have cited ocular side effects associated with their usage. The most frequently reported complications include non-arteritic ischemic optic neuropathy, diabetic retinopathy, links to macular complications, changes in intraocular pressure, refractive shifts and dry eye. Overall, while GLP-1RAs provide significant systemic benefits, careful ophthalmic monitoring, particularly in high-risk patients is recommended. This course will review the pathophysiology of GLP-1 RAs and investigate the link between these medications and ocular side effects. Case examples will be highlighted.
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Speaker: Julie Rodman, OD
Course ID: 107287-PH
Course Category: Pharmacology
Course Title: Oral Medications in Eyecare: A New Vision?
Course Description: This course will provide an interactive review of the role of oral medications in different ocular conditions. An emphasis will be placed on the variety of ways to use different oral medication and new updates on the treatment and management of these conditions. The course will include electronic polling to provide instantaneous feedback.
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Speaker: Lily Arendt, OD
Course ID: 107791-PH
Course Category: Pharmacology
This event is COPE approved for 7 hours of Pharmacology and 1 hour of Glaucoma CE credits.