Webinar: Assessing Myopia Risk: A New “Smart Guide” for Your Practice
The American Academy of Orthokeratology and Myopia Control (AAOMC) invites you to a special virtual CE event on January 22nd at 8:00 PM EST. Join industry leaders Dr. Bruce Koffler, MD, and Dr. Michael Lipson, OD, as they introduce a revolutionary “Smart Guide” for myopia risk assessment.
This session will provide you with a practical, seven-attribute scoring system to quantify risk and guide your treatment protocols.
Event Details:
- Date: Wednesday, January 22
- Time: 8:00 PM EST
- Speakers: Michael Lipson, OD, FAAO & Bruce Koffler, MD, FACS,
- Host: Nicholas Despotidis, OD, FAAO, FIOMC (Host)
- Platform: Virtual (Link provided upon registration)
What You Will Learn:
- The Seven Risk Attributes: How to score ethnicity, gender, age of onset, parental history, outdoor time, near-task habits, and axial length.
- The “Smart Guide” in Action: Real-world case studies demonstrating how to use the numerical risk score to communicate with parents.
- Prescribing Protocols: How to transition from a risk score to a customized treatment plan (OrthoK, Atropine, Multifocals, etc.).
- Clinical Efficiency: Tips for implementing this guide into a busy practice flow for both “newbies” and experienced clinicians.
We look forward to seeing you there and advancing the standard of care in myopia management together.
Sincerely,
Nick Despootidis
About the Speakers:
Dr. Bruce Koffler, MD, is a corneal specialist and former AAOMC Board Member with over 40 years of experience. He is a recipient of the Senior Leadership Award from the AAO.
Dr. Michael Lipson, OD, is an Associate Professor at the University of Michigan and author of Contemporary OrthoKeratology. He is a globally recognized educator on specialty contact lenses and myopia control.
Nick Despotidis, OD: a renowned speaker whose TEDx talk, “A Childhood Disease Worth Preventing,” has educated thousands on myopia treatment. He practices in Hamilton, NJ, where he specializes in myopia management and neuro-optometric rehabilitation.