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Economic Overview of the Ophthalmic Industry: US and Canada
Dr. Richard Edlow, OD
This presentation will explore various market trends in the delivery of eye care in the US and Canada. Comparisons will be highlighted looking for similarities and differences. Emphasis will be on future trends to help develop strategies to best deliver eye care to the two populations. Workforce issues for ophthalmology, optometry and opticianry will be examined, as well as population growth projections that will impact the demand for services. Trends in eye care delivery consolidation will also be reviewed.
COPE ID Pending | 1 Hour
AI-Assisted Advancements: How Do We Teach, Deliver Patient Care and Create Office Efficiencies
Dr. Gary Chu, OD; Dr. Howard Purcell, OD, FAAO; Dr. David Schwirtz, OD; Dr. Alan Glazier, OD and Dr. Kerry Salsberg, OD
This course evaluates artificial intelligence applications across optometric education, exam room diagnostics and practice administration, analyzing clinical critical thinking, ambient EHR documentation, workflow efficiency, medicolegal liability and HIPAA data compliance standards.
COPE ID Pending | 2 Hours
Keynote Address: From Promise to Practice – Making AI Work for Eye Care
Dr. Phillippe Couillard, MD
This keynote presentation discusses the integration of AI into eye care, emphasizing trust, adaptation and clinical workflow in the Canadian optical industry. Transforming eye care with AI technology, building trust in healthcare, the importance of adoption over technology and the CARA system’s role in optometry practice will all be reviewed.
Non-COPE | .25 Hour
AI Tariffs: Impact on the Optical Industry
Antoine Amiel and Dr. David Schwirtz, OD
Description coming soon
COPE ID Pending | .5 Hour
Integrative Collaborative Care and Telemedicine Locally and Internationally
Dr. Daryan Angle, OD; Dr. Baseer Khan, MD, FRCSC; Dr. Langis Michaud, OD, MSc, FAAO (Dipl) and Dr. Al Ulsifer, OD
This course examines collaborative OD-OMD care models and AI-driven telemedicine technology to address eye care shortages, optimize refractive/pathology management in eye care deserts and expand global access to quality vision care.
COPE ID Pending | 1 Hour
Macroeconomics of Health Care and Eye Care: Role of Consumer Behaviour and How it Drives the Economy
Dr. Olga Savitska, OD, FOVDR and Royal Bank of Canada
This course examines macroeconomic trends, consumer health behaviour and financial forecasts shaping eye care. Participants will evaluate market trajectories, AI disintermediation and cross-sector strategic models to navigate the next five years.
COPE ID Pending | 1 Hour
Global Vision Care and How Do I Participate
Yvette Waddell, MBA
Description coming soon
COPE ID Pending | .5 Hour
Call to Action: What Does this Mean for Scope of Practice, Eye Care and Health Care
Dr.Gary Chu, OD; Dr. Howard Purcell, OD, FAAO and Dr. David Schwirtz, OD
Description coming soon
COPE ID Pending | .5 Hour
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