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Dry Eye Diagnostics for the Primary Care Optometrist
Mar
9

Dry Eye Diagnostics for the Primary Care Optometrist

 
 

Dry eye disease is one of the most common conditions encountered in primary eye care, yet diagnosis can feel challenging in busy clinics. This course simplifies the process by providing a systematic approach to diagnosis.

Over 1100 attended our event and we received amazing feedback!

Feedback from anonymous survey:

  • Helpful info about central neuro issues and which specialists to refer patient to.

  • Best speaker ever on dry eye!

  • Top 10 lecture, recommend for all optometrists, good overview with great clinical tips.

  • Great, engaging speaker! Spoke clearly and covered dry eye pearls very well. Thank You!

  • Very helpful reminder on hyperosmolarity testing.

  • Very detailed treatment of dry eye.

  • Straight forward and practical!

  • So much amazing information! Now can you do a course and treatment for all the identified findings?

  • Awesome talk!! Well organized and great speaker.

  • Learned a lot more about dry eye evaluations.

  • WOW - both the speaker and the material were really first-rate.

  • Cory is one of the best speakers in the industry!

  • Patients with autoimmune dry eye are tough and I like to learn of new information from experts.

  • It was the best most organized presentation!

Speaker: Cory Lappin, OD

Moderator: Dr. Elise Kramer

COPE ID: 103297-TD

Category: Trt/Mngmnt Ocular Disease

This event is COPE approved for 1 hour of CE credit.

Thank you to Harrow for supporting this event with an unrestricted educational grant.

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Optimizing Presbyopic Contact Lens Patients with Pharmaceutical Strategies
Feb
19

Optimizing Presbyopic Contact Lens Patients with Pharmaceutical Strategies

 
 

The most recent addition to our treatment armamentarium for presbyopia is the use of pharmaceutical agents that induce pupil miosis which results in an extended depth of focus to improve near vision. Contact lenses have been a mainstay in presbyopia management. This course will explore how new pharmaceutical options can optimize outcomes in the treatment of presbyopia when used in combination with a variety of contact lens modalities.

Over 900 attended our event and we received amazing feedback!

Feedback from anonymous survey:

  • So clear/to the point and thought provoking! I really enjoyed this CE

  • Great range of topic details, Dr Eiden is very easy to listen to!

  • Love the new approaches!

  • This is one of the top lectures, so informative and practical! Thoroughly enjoyed this CE!

  • Interesting topic re: CL wear combined with presbyopic drops. Great ideas!

  • Great topic by a great speaker - loved the quotes and experiences from other eyecare professionals, too.

  • Very good presentation with concise notes.

  • Good to hear about other OD experiences.

  • Very good increased presbyopia option presentation.

Speaker: Barry Eiden, O.D.

Moderator: Dr. Jennifer Stewart

COPE ID: 102731-PH

Category: Pharmacology

Thank you to Lenz Therapeutics for exhibiting at this event.

This event is COPE approved for 1 hour of Pharmacology CE credit.

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Ask the Experts: Presbyopia Care for the Modern Era 
Feb
18

Ask the Experts: Presbyopia Care for the Modern Era 

 
 

Presbyopia is a condition that affects nearly everyone over the age of 45.   Traditional treatment options like eyeglasses and contact lenses  are not ideal options for all patients.  Recently pharmacologic options have come to the market.  This lecture will review and update the pharmacologic treatment options for presbyopia.

Over 1000 attended our event and we received amazing feedback!

Feedback from anonymous survey:

  • Excellent way to get your CE! Great topic and always need pharmacology!

  • Good q and a talk. It was motivating to dive into pharmaceutical presbyopic treatment.

  • Great webinars!

  • Great speakers!

  • Interesting and basically informative. Quality time spent and appreciated.

Speakers: Nathan Lighthizer, O.D. and Gina Wesley, O.D.

Moderator: Dr. Ariel Cerenzie

Cost: Free!

COPE ID: 102732-PH

Category: Pharmacology

Thank you to Orasis for exhibiting at this event.

This event is COPE approved for 1 hour of CE credit.

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Integrative Optometry and Public Health: Connecting Vision to Headache, Dizziness, and Postural Health
Feb
17

Integrative Optometry and Public Health: Connecting Vision to Headache, Dizziness, and Postural Health

 
 

This course highlights the intersection of eye care and whole-body wellness, examining how visual dysfunction can contribute to widespread public health issues such as chronic headache, dizziness, car sickness, and neck pain. Through an integrative optometry lens, participants will explore diagnostic strategies, therapeutic interventions, and collaborative care models that address both visual and systemic symptoms to improve patient quality of life.

Over 1300 attended our event, and we received amazing feedback:

Feedback from anonymous survey:

  • The speaker was great. It was easy to follow. I’m left feeling like I wish there was more about his specific tactics and clinical pearls on how he measures the phorias. Also, how he prescribes.

  • Enjoyed listening and learning more about BVD from Dr. Ross. Great speaker, and awesome slides.

  • Thank you. This will help me help my patients . I think sometimes we don’t RX enough prism!

  • Interesting topic, good info for that patient that comes into the office.

  • Great lecture! Very interesting with helpful points. Thank you!

  • Unique topic! Good one.

  • Best course I've taken in the last year.

  • Good to understand you can put prism in only 1 lens.

  • Great info, please have him come back and more CE on binocular stuff!

  • This was very interesting. Will try to be more thorough with BVD assessment.

  • This was an excellent subject, and Dr. Ross was an excellent speaker. I hope we hear from him again.

  • The presenter Dr Kyle Ross is knowledgeable in the field and the presentation very helpful for the profession!

  • This lecture was very informative and Dr. Ross did a great job covering a lot of important material!

Speaker: Kyle Ross, OD, FAAO

Moderator: Dr. Ariel Cerenzie

COPE ID: 102483-FV

Category: Functional Vision/Pediatrics

Thank you to NeuroVisual Medicine Institute for exhibiting at this event!

This event is COPE approved for 1 hour of CE credit.

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Rapid Fire: Ask the Dry Eye Experts
Feb
10

Rapid Fire: Ask the Dry Eye Experts

 
 

This lecture will provide answers to some of eye care providers most frequently asked dry eye and ocular surface disease-related questions. Topics discussed will include reasons to pursue dry eye care as a specialty, determining which diagnostic tests to utilize, navigating treatment options and implementing in-office treatments. Additionally, treatment of common ocular surface diseases, management strategies for challenging cases, converting routine exams into dry eye evaluations, as well as several other topics will be covered.

Over 1300 attended our event and we received amazing feedback!

Feedback from anonymous survey:

  • Most informative w discussions of new innovative procedures.

  • Great! Knowledgeable speakers!

  • Good course topic. Good speakers. The main issue was difficulty hearing due to technical issues.

  • Great lecture, would love to hear more about peds dry eye if they are ever invested in presenting on that!

  • Great presentation. Wonderful clinical pearls and the lecturers both did a wonderful job presenting the information. Hope to hear them in a future Woo lecture.

  • Great points on DED treatments.

Speakers: Jim Thimons, O.D. and Eric Donnenfeld, M.D.

Moderator: Dr. Jennifer Stewart

COPE ID: 102526-TD

Category: Trt/Mngmnt Ocular Disease

*This event is no longer approved for live CE credit. To earn an hour of enduring CE credit instantly, visit this page and follow the instructions listed.

Thank you to Bausch + Lomb for exhibiting at this event.

Thank you to Alcon for providing an unrestricted medical education grant for this event.

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Cozy Pharma Focus Weekend 2026
Feb
7
to Feb 8

Cozy Pharma Focus Weekend 2026

 
 

Are you stuck at home with cold weather this February? Bundle up with your coffee, breakfast, and warmth of your own home and knock out 8 hours of pharmaceutical CE. Back by popular request, Woo U has organized an annual weekend long event dedicated entirely to the topic of pharmaceuticals and pharmacology.

Over 800 attended our event and we received amazing feedback!

Feedback from anonymous survey:

  • Amazing topic and lecturer! Thank you for all the case studies. I really enjoyed the surveys and the detailed explanation by Dr. Lonsberry

  • Dr Offerdahl could make any topic interesting and fun. She’s so engaging and energetic (and of course knowledgeable). I really enjoy her lectures.

  • I enjoyed both lectures but Dr. Lonsberry's was fantastic and interactive which I appreciated.

  • This was a very informative pair of lectures that opened my eyes to things I didn't even think about. Great CE!

  • Very well done. Terrific lectures. Thanks so much!

  • Very informative, excellent speakers. Much needed refresher and new info learned!

  • The speakers are excellent! The visual format is clear. The sign up process and reminders are also well done. I learned a lot. Thank you! I am a new fan of Woo U.

  • I really enjoyed Dr. Ligthizer's way of presenting his cases, especially showing the video of pseudomembrane removal. The more videos, the more interesting the lectures.

  • Thank you for sharing your expertise and experience with oral medications.

  • Really enjoyed Dr Lighthizet’s interaction. Seemed less like a boring lecture . Please have him back again.

  • Dr. Ligthizer's lecture was wonderful and really helpful with the slides and case studies. I love the survey as a way to test my knowledge.

  • Learned so much in just 2 hours. Dr. Ligthizer's presentations are so easy to follow and not boring :}

  • Great information and photos/videos today, especially from Dr. Lighthizer

  • Dr. Whitley and Alleman was my favorite CE in a while! They instantly come off as reliable and caring practitioners. They were very easy to understand and covered every base I could hope for. Hope to see them again soon!

  • You did a wonderful job. Very excellent CE. Thanks for putting this on!

  • Excellent presentation by Dr Lighthizer—clinically relevant —video of membrane peel very helpful, never had one case like this in 4 years of optometry school. Thank you!

  • Best CE. Case studies made the difference.

  • Informative, very helpful. Love the cases assessment/management format.

  • Good video interface & effective speakers with applicable education for clinical settings.

  • Excellent material that was well presented. Love the convenience of weekend CE!

  • Dr. Lighthizer is excellent in this format. Good pace with excellent delivery on his key points. His well rounded comments on what drug therapy he chooses for a given condition are an excellent learning tool because it gives enough time to assimilate the knowledge.

Date/Time: Saturday, February 7, 2026 8:00am — 12:00pm PT & Sunday, February 8, 2026 8:00am — 12:00pm PT

Location: Virtual

Moderator: Dr. Jennifer Stewart

Course Title: Treatment of Pain: Opioid Choices and Issues for Patient and Practitioner

Course Description: This course describes the appropriate use of opioids within the scope of Optometry and general pain management. Opioids are evaluated in terms of side effects, contraindications, and drug interactions.

Course ID: 102525-PH

Course Category: Pharmacology

Speaker: Tracy Offerdahl, OD

Course Title: When Drops Won’t Do It: Oral Meds in Eyecare

Course Description: This interactive course examines the use of oral pharmaceuticals in the treatment and management of a variety of conditions encountered in primary care optometry. Topics include the application of oral medications for ocular and peri-ocular disease and clinical decision-making when topical therapy is insufficient.

Course ID: 102398-PH

Course Category: Pharmacology

Speaker: Blair Lonsberry, OD

Course Title: The Good, The Bad and The Orals

Course Description: This course explores the role of oral medications in managing ocular disease and examines how common systemic medications can produce ocular side effects. Through case examples, attendees will learn how oral pharmaceuticals impact patient care and optometric clinical decision-making.

Course ID: 102397-PH

Course Category: Pharmacology

Speakers: Walter Whitley, OD and Halee Alleman, OD

Course Title: Oral Pharmaceuticals in Ocular Disease

Course Description: This course reviews the use of oral medications—including antibiotics, antivirals, and other agents—across a range of anterior and posterior segment conditions. Indications, contraindications, and treatment protocols are discussed with an emphasis on practical, evidence-based management.

Course ID: 102308-PH

Course Category: Pharmacology

Speaker: Nathan Lighthizer, OD

This event is COPE approved for 8 hours of Pharmacology CE credit.

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Dry Eye Disease - Diagnosis and Treatment Pearls from The Trenches
Feb
3

Dry Eye Disease - Diagnosis and Treatment Pearls from The Trenches

 
 

As our understanding of ocular surface physiology continues to evolve, so do the diagnostics and therapeutics we have available to manage dry eye disease. This course will highlight clinically relevant pearls for diagnosing and treating dry eye.

Almost 1500 attended our event and we received amazing feedback!

Feedback from anonymous survey:

  • Most excellent speaker. Very easy to follow!

  • Dr Brujic is always awesome!

  • Woo U supports ODs greatly with fantastic education and speakers.

  • So clear and to the point, easy to understand in good pace.

  • I personally have this problem so I am always interested in this subject.

  • Amazing speaker. My connection was glitchy—the screen froze a few times and I had to exit and re-enter

  • Excellent presentation! Great speaker!

  • Great discussion. New treatment options on the horizon sound promising.

  • Speaker was excellent. Very knowledgeable and charismatic.

  • He covered all options. Thank you.

  • Mile is a fantastic presenter!

  • Love Dr B. Nice surprise!

Speaker: Mile Brujic, O.D.

Moderator: Dr. Ariel Cerenzie

COPE ID: 100316-TD

Category: Trt/Mngmnt Ocular Disease

*This event is no longer approved for live CE credit. To earn an hour of enduring CE credit instantly, visit this page and follow the instructions listed.

Thank you to Bausch + Lomb for exhibiting at this event.

Thank you to Alcon for providing an unrestricted medical education grant for this event.

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Scleral Lens Fitting and Decision Making From Start to Finish
Jan
28

Scleral Lens Fitting and Decision Making From Start to Finish

 
 

Getting the perfect fit achieved for you specialty lens patient is just the beginning.  In order for the patient to be successful, you have to make sure that the eyes and the lenses are being properly cared for in order to maximize the patient experience and maximize your practice’s revenue potential.

Feedback from anonymous survey:

  • Really excellent speaker! Great information and didn't feel like he was just reading the slides :)

  • Nice step back to important info related to the actual fitting.

  • Great over view of process start to finish, as a beginner fitter I was hoping for more fitting info.

  • Next level eye doc. Wow!

  • Good introductory talk on sclerals.

  • Great speaker. Well prepared and knowledgeable.

  • Very Informative and Practical session, Questions session was also good, speaker gave to the point answers which was very effective.

  • Great webinar!!! We love Woo University!

Speaker: Dr. Andrew Biondo

Moderator: Dr. Ariel Cerenzie

COPE ID: 101750-CL

Category: Contact Lenses

Thank you to Tangible Science for exhibiting at this event.

This event is COPE approved for 1 hour of CE credit.

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Top Tips for Successful Dry Eye Diagnosis
Jan
27

Top Tips for Successful Dry Eye Diagnosis

 
 

A correct and timely diagnosis of dry eye is essential in deciding on the protocol for treatment. Learn best practices in patient questionnaires and surveys, clinical signs, and symptoms, and using tools and technology to assess and ensure prompt dry eye diagnosis. Also to be discussed are common challenges in dry eye diagnosis, including possible masqueraders.

Feedback from anonymous survey:

  • Dr. Kramer is amazing. Thank you for a great lecture!

  • I appreciate her step by step method of diagnosing dry eye in her own clinic.

  • Thank you for the great lecture. Dr Kramer is a really eloquent and knowledgeable. Amazing lecture.

  • Dr Kramer always provides excellent content!

  • I like the limited scope of the discussion vs everything under the sun presented too quickly causing information overload.

  • Informative presentation. Appreciated the simplicity.

  • Waiting 2 min before assessing lissamine green or fluorescein staining is a great tip.

  • Speaker was effective at discussing different modalities of testing for dry eye that I have not been exposed to.

Speaker: Elise Kramer, O.D.

Moderator: Dr. Jennifer Stewart

COPE ID: 102379-TD

Category: Trt/Mngmnt Ocular Disease

*This event is no longer approved for live CE credit. To earn an hour of enduring CE credit instantly, visit this page and follow the instructions listed.


Thank you to Bausch + Lomb for exhibiting at this event.

Thank you to Alcon for providing an unrestricted medical education grant for this event.

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A Step by Step Approach to Presbyopia Drops
Jan
26

A Step by Step Approach to Presbyopia Drops

 
 

This course provides a practical, evidence informed framework for optometrists to evaluate, initiate, and monitor pharmacologic treatment for presbyopia. Through a structured, step by step approach, clinicians will learn how to identify ideal candidates, conduct baseline testing, implement safe prescribing protocols, and manage patient follow-up. Emphasis will be placed on patient centered care and how to counsel patients on realistic expectations for a successful outcome.

Feedback from anonymous survey:

  • Dr. Davison is a great speaker and the lecture was very helpful! I'm excited to integrate this into my practice.

  • Dr. Davison is a very effective presenter. I will look for further lectures by her.

  • Great speaker. Increased my confidence to talk about different presbyopic management.

  • Love the practice management applications, such as what products to sell in your practice, how to implement dry eye clinic.

  • Loved the speaker concise, practical and to the point.

  • Excellent presentation and examples!

  • Effective way to explain the difference between the drops that are currently available.

  • Dr. Janelle was very articulate and well spoken.

Speaker: Janelle Davison, O.D.

Moderator: Dr. Jennifer Stewart

COPE ID: 102113-PH

Category: Pharmacology

Thank you to Orasis for exhibiting at this event.

This event is COPE approved for 1 hour of CE credit.

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Updating Your Practical Approach to Dry Eye 
Jan
20

Updating Your Practical Approach to Dry Eye 

 
 

Everyone is going to get cataracts, everyone is going to get presbyopic and everyone will get dry eye syndrome. This course will focus on real world management and what is new for the practical approach to dry eye.

We received amazing feedback from anonymous survey:

  • I enjoyed that the speaker gave his own wording of how he explains things to patients.

  • Thank you for always providing great CE for free! It is very appreciated!

  • I liked his “fireside chat” style of presentation.

  • Dr. Bloomenstein should do more presentations.

  • Keep bringing Marc back! I could listen to him all day!

  • Great speaker. Witty and entertaining.

  • Great tips about approach to DED dx and tx.

  • Absolutely love Dr B's lectures! Very engaging and entertaining while giving great clinical pearls

  • The speaker was better than ever! Let's have more of him throughout the year, please.

  • Marc is in a league of his own. Please keep bringing him back!

  • Love the DED cycle diagram!

Speaker: Marc Bloomenstein, O.D.

Moderator: Dr. Jennifer Stewart

COPE ID: 102307-TD

Category: Trt/Mngmnt Ocular Disease

*This event is no longer approved for live CE credit. To earn an hour of enduring CE credit instantly, visit this page and follow the instructions listed.


Thank you to Bausch + Lomb for exhibiting at this event.

Thank you to Alcon for providing an unrestricted medical education grant for this event.

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Contact Lens Complications in the Primary Care Setting: A Lens-by-Lens Approach
Dec
18

Contact Lens Complications in the Primary Care Setting: A Lens-by-Lens Approach

 
 

A comprehensive overview of contact lens complications in primary care optometry, includingsoft, RGP, hybrid, and scleral lenses, with emphasis on clinical recognition, differentialdiagnosis, patient management, and prevention strategies.

Feedback from anonymous survey:

  • Nice lecture! Im a 1981 grad, so I saw all of this stuff in my CL practice, from other ODs, and fixed it.

  • Dr. Kramer's lecture was amazing! Beautiful slides and easy to follow along.

  • Amazing speaker. Thank you for the slides. Pictures were very helpful!

  • Fantastic tips, insights, photographs, and more!

  • Excellent lecture to end the year, very clear, very thorough, one of the best lectures this year!

  • Thank you Woo U for doing what you do! Essentially making us better optometrists! By offering free & convenient education by gifted speakers. Thank you!

  • Great speaker and very informative lecture!

  • Really appreciate Dr. Kramers lecture, it was very thorough and her expertise is exceptional.

Speaker: Dr. Elise Kramer

Moderator: Dr. Jen Stewart

COPE ID: 102027-CL

Category: Contact Lenses

This event is undergoing COPE approval for 1 hour of CE credit.


Thank you to Contamac for exhibiting at this event. Stay tuned in after the CE portion to hear what is upcoming in 2026!

Contamac is the world’s largest manufacturer of contact and intraocular lens materials, and a leading innovator in the development of specialist polymers and biocompatible materials for medical applications. Learn more here.

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Trial by Data: Efficacy and Safety Across Today’s Pharmacologic Presbyopia Drops
Dec
17

Trial by Data: Efficacy and Safety Across Today’s Pharmacologic Presbyopia Drops

 
 

Presbyopia is a condition that affects nearly everyone over the age of 45. Traditional treatment options like eyeglasses and contact lenses are not ideal options for all patients. Recently pharmacologic options have come to the market. This lecture will review and update the pharmacologic treatment options for presbyopia.

Feedback from anonymous survey:

  • I really enjoyed this lecture and how the presenters explained the research data in an easy to understand way!

  • Well organized ce. Enjoyed it.

  • Love the comparison between the drops and the two speakers.

  • Exceptional presentation. Well presented.

  • Thank you for an informative CE!

  • Gina & Nate are great presenters, timely topic, can use immediately in practice.

  • Love the readily available handouts. The webinar platform is easy to access.

Speakers: Dr. Nathan Lighthizer and Dr. Gina Wesley

Moderator: Dr. Jennifer Stewart

COPE ID: 101598-PH

Category: Pharmacology

Thank you to Orasis Pharmaceuticals for exhibiting at this event.

This event is undergoing COPE approval for 1 hour of CE credit.

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Updates in Keratoconus Research: Present and Future
Dec
11

Updates in Keratoconus Research: Present and Future

 
 

This course explores recent trends in keratoconus treatment, including the rising use of corneal collagen crosslinking (CXL), risk factors for treatment failure, and complications. Attendees will learn about sociodemographic influences, CXL outcomes, and patient management strategies.

Over 1300 attended our event and we received amazing feedback!

Feedback from anonymous survey:

  • Great lecturer! Presented material in an easily comprehended manner.

  • This is a fascinating overview of a number of aspects of treatment modalities, and the socioeconomic factors involved. Dr. Syed is welcome to return to this forum!

  • Fantastic speaker! Please bring her back!

  • Great research analysis and approach for the CE.

  • Dr. Syed is very knowledgable on the topic of Keratoconus. Very well spoken as well. I would enjoy more lectures from this doctor.

  • Great lecture and update on new treatment options for KCN.

  • Dr. Zeba was excellent. I could keep up taking notes. Well presented and was not rushed.

  • Did no know the speaker but I would definitely attend future lectures by Dr. Syed, she was excellent!!

  • Doctor was very concise and well spoken.

Speaker: Dr. Zeba Syed

Moderator: Dr. Ariel Cerenzie

COPE ID: 101462-TD

Category: Trt/Mngmnt Ocular Disease

This event is COPE approved for 1 hour of CE credit.

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The Truth About Presbyopia Drops: Evidence-based Cases and Myth-busting Insights
Nov
25

The Truth About Presbyopia Drops: Evidence-based Cases and Myth-busting Insights

 
 

This educational symposium featuring expert presentations and discussion will enable improved understanding of the comparative utility of presbyopia treatments and foster informed discussions around optimizing outcomes.

Over 1000 attended our event and we received amazing feedback!

Feedback from anonymous survey:

  • Thank you for lecturing about this topic, very informative as more and more presbyopes asking about pharmaceutical options.

  • Very informative, thank you! Would like more CE on this topic.

  • Excellent lecture! I’m excited to start offering this option to my patients with presbyopia.

  • Once again woo U does not disappoint!

  • Excellent education on presbyopia options.

  • Dr. Brujic is a clear and engaging speaker. I appreciate how he broke down the most recent studies in a clear way.

  • The event is knowledgeable and it would be really helpful. Thanks to the speaker as they have taught very well.

  • The best CE as always!

  • One of the best CE hour ever!


Speaker: Dr. Mile Brujic

Moderator: Dr. Jennifer Stewart

COPE ID: 99589-PH

Category: Pharmacology

This event is COPE approved for 1 hour of CE credit.

Thank you to Orasis Pharmaceuticals for exhibiting at this event.

Discover how Orasis Pharmaceuticals is reshaping vision possibilities with innovative treatments for presbyopia.

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Oral Pharmaceuticals - Fall Summit 2025
Nov
23

Oral Pharmaceuticals - Fall Summit 2025

 
 

Join Woo University for 4 hours of Oral Pharma CE!

Almost 400 attended our event and we received amazing feedback!

Feedback from anonymous survey:

  • Lots of helpful clinically applicable tips.

  • Loved the peds presentation-would love more of Dr. Rana and more peds lectures.

  • Both great presenters. Really enjoyed Dr.Rana, very light hearted , insightful and you can tell she loves pediatrics.

  • Excellent speaker and topic choice.

  • Very good lectures. Great practical experience..

  • Excellent speakers and content. Well worth time and financial investment.

  • Learned multiple new concepts from both presentations, great review of other things I already knew, and both presenters had great energy!

Course: Ophthalmic Therapeutics Update

Click here to view handout

Presenter: Jessica Steen, O.D.

Course: Pediatric Pharmacological Agents: Topical and Oral

Click here to view handout

Presenter: Nidhi Rana, O.D.

Moderator: Dr. Jennifer Stewart

This event is COPE approved for 4 hours of CE credit.

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Improving Visual Functions with Neuroadaptive Visual Perceptual Learning
Nov
20

Improving Visual Functions with Neuroadaptive Visual Perceptual Learning

 
 

Dive into the fascinating science behind visual perceptual learning in managing various visual conditions, and how it harnesses the brain’s neuroplasticity to improve visual function. This course explores key neurobiological principles, reviews pivotal clinical studies supporting the efficacy of these innovative therapies, and patient selections. Learn how unique visual cortex training differs from traditional vision therapy and the implications for clinical practice.

Over 900 attended our event and we received amazing feedback!

Feedback from anonymous survey:

  • Dr. Dau was very clear and a great speaker.

  • Nice to learn about such a unique topic. I'm interested to learn more about this treatment!

  • Excellent education on perceptual learning.

  • Always next level cool stuff.

  • IT WORKS. WE HAVE BEEN DOING THIS FOR OVER 60 YEARS!

  • I am now considering Perceptual Learning in my primary care practice

  • So much useful clinical information. Definitely going to share this with my patients.

Speaker: Dr. Jordan Dau

Moderator: Dr. Elise Kramer

COPE ID: 101454-FV

Category: Functional Vision/Pediatrics

Thank you to RevitalVision for exhibiting at this event.

This event is COPE approved for 1 hour of CE credit.

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Pharmacological Treatment of Presbyopia: Current and Emerging Therapies
Nov
19

Pharmacological Treatment of Presbyopia: Current and Emerging Therapies

 
 

This course examines approved and investigational pharmacologic therapies for presbyopia, with focus on efficacy, safety, patient selection, and integration into clinical practice.

Over 1100 attended our event and we received good feedback!

Feedback from anonymous survey:

  • I enjoyed the informative lecture.

  • Thank you for info.

  • Amazing presentation!

  • Very interesting topic.

  • Wonderful CE.

Speaker: Dr. Shane Kannarr

Moderator: Dr. Ariel Cerenzie

COPE ID: 100501-PH

Category: Pharmacology

Thank you to Lenz Therapeutics for exhibiting at this event.

This event is COPE approved for 1 hour of CE credit.

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An AI Playbook for Driving Revenue and Optimizing Your Practice
Nov
13

An AI Playbook for Driving Revenue and Optimizing Your Practice

 
 

More than 50% of the patient experience happens outside the physical exam room. This course provides a roadmap for integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into every phase of your operations—from marketing and scheduling to post-visit follow-up. Attendees will learn how to strategically deploy AI to reduce administrative burden, improve patient retention, and increase revenue—all while future-proofing their practices. This is not a clinical course—it’s a business growth playbook for forward-thinking professionals ready to lead their practices into the future.

Over 800 attended our event and we received amazing feedback!

Feedback from anonymous survey:

  • Excellent education on AI.

  • Amazing and very thought provoking!

  • Loved this topic! Very unique, relevant, and learned a lot!

  • Glad speaker mentioned not to respond to reviews in order to comply with HIPPA .

  • I learned a lot of useful info to help my practice grow! Thank you so much!

  • Love all the phone call examples given.

  • Great topic to discuss. Going to be a bigger presence in all industries .

  • One of the best WOO U speakers yet!

Speaker: Eugene Shatsman

Moderator: Dr. Jennifer Stewart

COPE ID: 101141-PM

Category: Practice Management

Thank you to Eyecarepro for exhibiting at this event.

This event is COPE approved for 1 hour of CE credit.

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Keratoconus: Diagnosis and Management
Nov
6

Keratoconus: Diagnosis and Management

 
 

This course reviews current diagnostic and management strategies for keratoconus, including advances in imaging, corneal biomechanics, and collagen cross-linking. Participants will gain practical insights to improve early detection, personalize treatment, and optimize visual outcomes.

Over 1000 attended our event and we received amazing feedback!

Feedback from anonymous survey:

  • Fantastic pearls on Cone mngmnt. Great job Woo U.

  • Very good slides!

  • Cases at the end were quite helpful and interesting.

  • It's a wonderful clarity based session .

  • Thank you for the CE. It was informative.

Speaker: Vishal Jhanji, MD

Moderator: Dr. Jennifer Stewart

COPE ID: 101140-TD

Category: Trt/Mngmnt Ocular Disease

Thank you to Glaukos for providing an educational grant for this event.

This event is COPE approved for 1 hour of CE credit.

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Seeing Presbyopia in a New Light: Elevating Care with Contact Lenses, IOLs, Surgery, and Presbyopic Drops
Oct
29

Seeing Presbyopia in a New Light: Elevating Care with Contact Lenses, IOLs, Surgery, and Presbyopic Drops

 
 

Managing presbyopia requires thoughtful care. This session reviews current options—devices, surgery, and new pharmaceuticals—while emphasizing teamwork between providers. Participants will gain strategies for optimizing outcomes, addressing challenges, and enhancing co-management to achieve the best results for patients. 

Almost 1100 attended our event and we received amazing feedback!

Feedback from anonymous survey:

  • Thank you! Great speakers!

  • Great time spent!

  • Great speaker and interesting and helpful lecture.

  • Excellent speaker and very knowledgeable lecture.

  • Loved the MD perspective.

  • It's particularly interesting tohear of new management options, even if applicable for only a small percentage of patients. I agree, that the "tag team" approach to the presentation, adds to the value of the educational experience.

Speaker: Dr. Melissa Barnett and Dr. Jason Bacharach

Moderator: Dr. Jennifer Stewart

COPE ID: 101050-GO

Category: General Optometry

Thank you to Lenz Therapeutics for exhibiting at this event.

This event is COPE approved for 1 hour of CE credit.

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Dry Eye Disease – Diagnosis and Treatment Pearls From the Trenches
Oct
23

Dry Eye Disease – Diagnosis and Treatment Pearls From the Trenches

 
 

As our understanding of ocular surface physiology continues to evolve, so do the diagnostics and therapeutics we have available to manage dry eye disease. This course will highlight clinically relevant pearls for diagnosing and treating dry eye.

Almost 1200 attended our event and we received amazing feedback!

Feedback from anonymous survey:

  • Always a favorite. Great presenter and presentation.

  • I think in the future this could be a 2 hr event. Lots to cover.

  • I loved the speaker and how he paused to answer questions throughout the presentation.

  • Good balance of research + clinical applications.

  • I wish this was a longer talk or a series so he could slow down and go into more detail.

  • Great program - wish there had been more time for in-depth pharmaceuticals discussion.

Speaker: Dr. Mile Brujic

Moderator: Dr. Jennifer Stewart

COPE ID: 100316-TD

Category: Trt/Mngmnt Ocular Disease

This event is COPE approved for 1 hour of CE credit.

Thank you to Eyeganics for exhibiting at this event.

Eyeganics is the world’s only certified organic eye-drop brand. Our preservative-free Organic Tears are formulated with just three ingredients and no artificial chemicals — made purely from nature to support patients with sensitive eyes.

 
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When To Use Corneal GP Lenses for Irregular Cornea Cases
Oct
22

When To Use Corneal GP Lenses for Irregular Cornea Cases

 
 

Scleral lenses are not always the answer for irregular cornea patients. During this course, we will review several common complex cornea cases and discuss why a corneal GP lens is the best option. Learn when to use a corneal GP lens instead of a hybrid, custom soft, or scleral lens design.

Over 1000 attended our event and we received amazing feedback!

Feedback from anonymous survey:

  • Wow so many cornea tips that will help my patients. Woo U knocks it out of the park again.

  • Many young ODs could benefit from this presentation.

  • I really enjoyed listening to Dr Hoffman.

  • Fantastic! I haven’t fit GP Lenses since residency and this had me glued to learn more and more! Hope to one day incorporate it in practice! Thank you.

  • Dr. Hoffman is a great presenter!

  • For those of us that don't fit them every day it's nice to have a refresher on these conditions and what might work best.

  • Thank you for your excellent RGP fitting pearls.

  • Great presentation. Good to revisit lenses that are not always our first go to in clinic!

  • A nice review of the efficiency of GP Lenses.

Speaker: Dr. Jim Hoffman

Moderator: Dr. Ariel Cerenzie

COPE ID: 99813-CL

Category: Contact Lenses

Thank you to Bausch + Lomb for exhibiting at this event.

This event is COPE approved for 1 hour of CE credit.

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Advancement in IOLs
Oct
21

Advancement in IOLs

 
 

This course will cover cataract surgery and the implantable lens options available to patients. The course will discuss how to weed through multifocal and extended depth of focus premium cataract implants. The course will cover differences in appearance under slit lamp and what vision ranges a patient can expect from each lens implant.

Almost 1400 attended our event and we received amazing feedback!

Feedback from anonymous survey:

  • GREAT speaker and so knowledgeable. Thank you!

  • Great IOL pearls. Woo U is the best!

  • Thank you for a very informative and attention keeping presentation.

  • My first time attending a lecture by Dr. Conner. She is a great presenter and the info was mostly new to me. Great!!

  • Dr. Conner was quite knowledgeable and presented difficult concepts effectively.

  • Great lecture with a lot of information. Will definitely need to watch again in order to fully understand all the options.

  • Best presentation I've seen so far this year!

  • I learned so much. This was an excellent lecture. Dr. Conner explains in such a way that it is easy to understand. This lecture is very applicable to daily clinic.

  • Great update to current IOL technology.

  • Good overview of many current and upcoming IOL options.

  • Very well informed speaker with excellent presentation skills and manner.

  • Dr. Conner was great! Learned so much!

  • This was a very interesting idea for options for my patients👍

Speaker: Dr. Amy Conner

Moderator: Dr. Elise Kramer

COPE ID: 99816-PO

Category: Peri-Operative Management of Ophthalmic Surgery

Thank you to RxSight for providing an educational grant for this event.

This event is COPE approved for 1 hour of CE credit.

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Corneal GP Lenses Are Alive and Well
Oct
15

Corneal GP Lenses Are Alive and Well

 
 

This course will review several types of patient candidates for corneal GP lenses including spherical GP, Toric GP, Bitoric GP, Back Toric GP, and Multifocal Cornea GPs. We will review several case studies who identify the best candidates for each lens design.

Over 1000 attended our event and we received amazing feedback!

Feedback from anonymous survey:

  • The BEST lecture on RGP's I've ever experienced!!

  • Excellent old school education on fitting GPS!

  • I am retired, but thoroughly hearing Dr. Quinn share his wisdom, some 14 years since the last time.

  • Dr Quinn is an excellent speaker.

  • Amazing! such a good and thorough speaker.

  • This is upper level skills for this guy and very impressive .

  • Great presentation. Had practically forgotten about translating multifocals.

  • Excellent course and material.I enjoyed it.

  • Love the speaker's knowledge and enthusiasm.

  • Loved the speaker! I would love to hear more from him in the future!

  • Great example of determining parameters to order.

Speaker: Dr. Thomas Quinn

Moderator: Dr. Ariel Cerenzie

COPE ID: 99815-CL

Category: Contact Lenses

This event is COPE approved for 1 hour of CE credit.

Thank you to Bausch + Lomb for exhibiting at this event.

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Clinical Pearls in Retinal Disease Management
Oct
13

Clinical Pearls in Retinal Disease Management

 
 

Optometry’s role in retinal disease management is significant and critical. It extends from diagnosis involving advanced technologies to management across the spectrum of systemic diseases like diabetes, slowing dry AMD progression, knowing what and when to refer versus when to observe. This course emphasizes the clinical skills needed for diagnosis and management of AMD and diabetic retinopathy and shows why optometry must play the key role in retinal disease cases.

Over 1600 attended our event and we received amazing feedback!

Feedback from anonymous survey:

  • Always like Dr. Karpeki as a speaker! He keeps it interesting and practical, regardless of topic.

  • Excellent course. Very clinically relevant for the primary eye doc.

  • So many great clinical pearls! Great lecture! Definitely recommend!

  • Appreciate case studies. Dr Karpecki is always great.

  • This was the best in months for me!

  • I love hearing Dr Karpecki!

  • Excellent speaker and relatable case studies.

  • Very helpful info on common issues.

  • Better understanding of Plaquenel dosing.

  • Excellent speaker, material was very relatable to my patient population.

  • Great lecture, delivered material very clearly and concise.

  • Paul Karpecki is top notch every time.

  • Dr. Karpecki is one of my favorite lectures! Very knowledgeable and easy to listen to!

Speaker: Dr. Paul Karpecki

Moderator: Dr. Carolyn Majcher

COPE ID: 99814-TD

Category: Trt/Mngmnt Ocular Disease

Thank you to iCare for supporting this event.

This event is COPE approved for 1 hour of CE credit.

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 Pharmacologic Treatments for Presbyopia: Navigating Current Options
Sep
30

Pharmacologic Treatments for Presbyopia: Navigating Current Options

 
 

This course reviews the latest pharmacologic approaches to presbyopia, focusing on mechanisms of action, efficacy, safety profiles, and practical prescribing considerations to help clinicians match treatments to individual patient needs.

Over 1200 attended our event and we received amazing feedback!

Feedback from anonymous survey:

  • Wow such eye opening insights into pharmacology & presbyopia.

  • Excellent information, I learned so much!!

  • This is my first time attending a lecture presented by Dr. Abbott. He is a great presenter!!

  • Thank you for summarizing options for pharmacological options for presbyopia.

  • This was perfect timing lots of patients asking about these!

  • Excellent delivery!

  • Fantastic presentation with nice flow.

  • Thank you for an excellent discussion on the prescription drops for presbyopia and the other techniques under study for presbyopia in the future.

  • Loved the data and mechanism of action for the drops.

  • Thank you for the detailed info.

Speaker: Dr. Kaleb Abbott

Moderator: Dr. Jennifer Stewart

COPE ID: 99681-PH

Category: Pharmacology

Thank you to Lenz Therapeutics for exhibiting at this event.

This event is COPE approved for 1 hour of CE credit.

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Cutting Edge Cataract Care: Cases and Considerations
Sep
24

Cutting Edge Cataract Care: Cases and Considerations

 
 

The optometrist’s role in managing the cataract patient is vital for successful outcomes.  Preoperative and postoperative considerations are best handled in the optometrist’s clinic and it is imperative that OD’s understand preoperative considerations, technological advances, IOL options, and postoperative considerations.  This course, using a case-based approach, will provide all of the necessary tools for an optometrist to provide state of the art cataract care.

Over 1000 attended our event and we received amazing feedback!

Feedback from anonymous survey:

  • I learned the timeline for post op complications of PCO and CME at about three months.

  • Loved the preop prep/care section and explanation of IOL choices. Thanks!

  • It was great! Good info on the matching of patients to tech options and what to tell patients. I have never seen the pinhole IOL.

  • I really found the videos very informative!

  • I have more confidence in moving patients to the multifocal iol implants. Great tips!

  • Patients ask my opinion when they feel ready and this was a great intro into decisions to help guide a better outcome.

  • Thank you for a wonderful presentation and the importance of listening to what the patient wants when suggesting implant types to them.

  • Thank you for an excellent and informative lecture. I learned the time frame for post op conditions such as PCO and CME is about three months.

  • More of this please! Things are changing quickly and it really helps to have CE like this since in person meetings in my hometown are very few and far between now

  • Great Cataract postop management speaker. Thanks Woo U!

Speaker: Dr. Justin Schweitzer

Moderator: Dr. Ariel Cerenzie

COPE ID: 97426-PO

Category: Peri-Operative Management of Ophthalmic Surgery

Thank you to RxSight for providing an educational grant for this event.

This event is COPE approved for 1 hour of CE credit.

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Hold or Hand Off? Referral Guidelines for Retinal Conditions in Optometry
Sep
23

Hold or Hand Off? Referral Guidelines for Retinal Conditions in Optometry

 
 

This course discusses retinal cases encountered in the primary care ODs office, and asks if this is something that we can monitor ourselves (relax) or require referral to a retinal specialist for further treatment. Cases include lattice, retinal holes, choroidal nevi and more. Clinical pearls regarding follow up and appropriate referral criteria are presented.

Almost 1600 attended our event and we received amazing feedback!

Feedback from anonymous survey:

  • I really enjoyed this speaker, discussed everything in great detail and explained everything so that I could understand it even though it's been awhile since I've brushed up on retinal diseases.

  • Thank you. Great photos. Thanks for mentioning how retina always finds something in the other eye. I thought that only happened to me.

  • He’s always so great to hear and makes it easy to follow for me.

  • Please come back with this speaker more retina referrals!

  • I would love to see this speaker again, excellent presentation!!

  • Very applicable to everyday clinical practice. Speaker is engaging and straight to the point.

  • Excellent speaker. Appreciated his more casual speaking manner and compelling topic.

  • Thank you for your excellent discussion and patient cases of peripheral retinal findings.

  • Another insightful speaker sharing great retina nuggets. Thanks so much Woo U!!

  • I always appreciate timing management/level of urgency and when to refer, thank you. Great lecture :)

  • Always enjoy Dr. Ferrucci's lectures! Informative, engaging, funny, and clinically relevant. Wonderful lecturer and look fwd to hearing him again soon!

  • Makes me feel better for sending out any retinal findings that make me feel uneasy for a second opinion. Overall, this was an amazing overview and I loved how he went over the referral aspect to MDs. This is exactly the kind of CEs I'm looking for.

  • Amazing topic and speaker. The pictures are VERY helpful THANK YOU!!

  • Thank you for a great presentation with awesome photo slides.

Speaker: Dr. Steven Ferrucci

Moderator: Dr. Carolyn Majcher

COPE ID: 99526-TD

Category: Trt/Mngmnt Ocular Disease

This event is undergoing COPE approval for 1 hour of CE credit.

 
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How to Diagnose and Manage Dry Eye with Corneal Nerve Dysfunction
Sep
16

How to Diagnose and Manage Dry Eye with Corneal Nerve Dysfunction

 
 

Dry eye disease related to corneal nerve dysfunction is frequently underdiagnosed, leading to persistent symptoms and treatment challenges. This educational event explores the crucial role of corneal nerve health in dry eye pathology, emphasizing the need for advanced diagnostic approaches. Participants will examine cutting-edge tools and innovative treatment strategies. By integrating these insights into clinical practice, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how to optimize patient care for this complex subset of dry eye disease. 

Over 1300 attended our event and we received amazing feedback!

Feedback from anonymous survey:

  • Wonderful Dry eye pearls. Woo U is the best. Love these CE!

  • Excellent education on corneal compromise.

  • Awesome speakers, would love to listen to them again!

  • Appreciate the deep dive of this topic.

  • Enjoyed watching 2 doctors discussing opinions.

  • Very useful lecture for everyday practice.

  • I like the 2 person presentation!

  • Very good knowledgeable speakers - well presented!

Speakers: Dr. Cecelia Koetting and Dr. Vin Dang

Moderator: Dr. Jennifer Stewart

COPE ID: 99525-TD

Category: Trt/Mngmnt Ocular Disease

This event is COPE approved for 1 hour of CE credit.

Thank you to Vital Tears for exhibiting at this event.

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