Canadian Society of Ophthalmic Registered Nurses

The changing landscape of ophthalmology

Friday, June 19, 0800-1715
Saanich

Objectives

Upon completion off today’s sessions CSORN members should be able to integrate the
following objectives into their ophthalmic nursing practice.

• Understand the indications, efficacy and safety of newer surgical techniques in glaucoma
• Understand how visual field testing facilitates the diagnosis process for glaucoma
• Identify the pearls and challenges in the surgical implantation of the Argus II Retinal Prosthesis System
• Understand the benefits of nutritionals for the AMD patients
• Discuss how new technology and FemtoSecond laser are changing cataract surgery and providing new choices for patients
• Identify the key elements of LEAN process design as applied to health care settings
• Identify common barriers to Workplace Wellness for Nurses

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Faculty Karim Damji Steve Schendel Hamza Khan Pat Saunders Briar Sexton Himat Vaghadia Lori Frederick Rosina Gemba John Blaylock

MODERATORS Catherine Callaghan Linda Wong

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Schedule

0730	Registration
0800	Opening remarks · Catherine Callaghan
0805	Just how safe and effective are newer glaucoma surgical procedures in lowering IOP? Sponsored by Labtician · Karim Damji
0850	The role of visual fields in glaucoma · Steve Schendel
0920	LEAN design in an ambulatory ophthalmology surgery clinic · Hamza Khan
1000	Break
1045	An overview of the role of nutrition and supplementation in macular degeneration · Briar Sexton
1115	Annual CSORN Meeting
1215	Lunch
1330	Keynote speaker: Evidence based workplace wellness for nurses · Dr. Himat Vaghadia
1430	The pearls and challenges of the ARGUS II implant · Lori Frederick RN, Rosina Gemba RN
1500	Break
1545	How femtosecond laser is evolving cataract surgery · John Blaylock
1615	Panel discussion – Patient counseling and new technology · Panel members will be announced at CSORN meeting