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This two-day continuing education event showcases advanced clinical casework presented by optometric residents from across the ½ðɳÓéÀÖ Northwest. Delivered in a rapid-fire format, each resident presents a 30-minute discussion on topics such as ocular disease, cornea and contact lenses, geriatric optometry, pediatric care, vision therapy and rehabilitation, and surgical co-management. Attendees will engage with complex case studies, emerging diagnostic tools, and evolving treatment protocols. Up to 9.5 hours of CE credit are available (COPE approval pending).

2025 Northwest Residents Conference Schedule

June 6–7, 2025
½ðɳÓéÀÖ University – Forest Grove, Oregon
 

Friday, June 6, 2025 | 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM

5 hours of CE credit (COPE approval pending)

1:00 PM – Introductions – Dr. Michela Kenning
1:05–1:30 PM – Cataract Post-Operative Complications: The Rare Yet Possible – Dr. Olivia L’Ami (PO)
1:30–1:55 PM – Navigating the Knowns and Unknowns of Myopia Control – Dr. Mary J. Avisado (GO)
1:55–2:05 PM – Break
2:05–2:30 PM – How to Approach a Difficult TBI Pediatric Case in Vision Therapy – Dr. Jonathan J. Attiyah (FV)
2:30–2:55 PM – Presbyopic IOL Selection in ABI Patients with Binocular Vision Disorders – Dr. Allie M. De La Cruz (FV)
2:55–3:05 PM – Break
3:05–3:30 PM – Applications of Amniotic Membranes in Optometry – Dr. Amy Y. Gu (TD)
3:30–3:55 PM – A Case Study of Optic Neuropathy – Dr. Rebecca J. Harbert (TD)
3:55–4:05 PM – Break
4:05–4:30 PM – Management of a Complex Optic Neuropathy – Dr. Kyle Criswell (FV)
4:30–4:55 PM – Vision Rehabilitation for Post-COVID Syndrome – Dr. Emily Kyle (FV)
4:55–5:05 PM – Break
5:05–5:30 PM – A Case Study of Panuveitis – Dr. Karen C. Watson (TD)
5:30–6:00 PM – Gene-ius Eye-deas: Genetic Testing for the Optometrist – Dr. Amy Z. Chen (TD)

Saturday, June 7, 2025 | 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM

4.5 hours of CE credit (COPE approval pending)

8:00 AM – Introductions – Dr. Michela Kenning
8:05–8:30 AM – Drug-Induced Insult to the Adnexa – Dr. Nathan Patterson (TD)
8:30–8:55 AM – Drug-Induced Insult to the Cornea – Dr. Joebelle P. Bonete (TD)
8:55–9:05 AM – Break
9:05–9:30 AM – Drug-Induced Causes of Uveitis – Dr. Vanessa K. Hua (TD)
9:30–9:55 AM – Drug-Induced Insult to the Retina – Dr. Nathan Cazmersen (TD)
9:55–10:05 AM – Break
10:05–10:30 AM – Drug-Induced Insult to the Optic Nerve – Dr. Andrea K. Inouye (TD)
10:30–10:55 AM – Amblyopia Through a Different Lens – Dr. Kaitlyn Rose (FV)
10:55–11:05 AM – Break
11:05–11:30 AM – Binasal Occlusion: Not Just for Eye Alignment – Dr. Zhilin Huang (FV)
11:30–11:55 AM – Diagnosing the Hidden Cause Behind Persistent Headaches – Dr. Lupita Gomez (TD)
11:55–12:05 PM – Break
12:05–12:30 PM – Medical Management of a Choroidal Detachment – Dr. Amy Nguyen (TD)
 

*courses subject to change