5th Annual Children's Eye Care for Pediatric Providers
5th Annual Children's Eye Care for Pediatric Providers
Saturday, January 23, 2027 - 8am to 12pm
This is a FREE, IN-PERSON CME event. Pre-registration required.
Program Description
Are you a medical professional routinely involved in the health of children and adolescents? This program is designed to expand your understanding of kid's vision through interactive lectures that address practical topics. Taught by the region's most knowledgeable and experienced assembly of pediatric ophthalmologists, you will learn pearls to help you better understand, treat and manage a variety of common eye conditions.
Audience
Pediatricians, Family Medicine Providers, Nursing Staff, School Nurses, Optometrists, Physician's Assistants, and Opthhalmic Technicians
Location
University of Rochester
School of Nursing Auditorium
255 Crittenden Boulevard, Rochester, NY 14642
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| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 8:00am | Breakfast |
| 8:30am | Welcome |
| 8:35am | Why can’t the child read? Alex Levin, MD, MHSc, FAAP, FAAO, FRCSC |
| 8:55am | What a pain: Headaches & Eye Pain Ben Hammond, MD |
| 9:20am | Beyond closed doors: What happens in the eye doctor’s office Matt Haynie, MD |
| 9:45am | Can my child play sports? Matt Gearinger, MD |
| 10:10am | Community Eye Care: The future Pending Speaker |
| 10:35am | Break |
| 10:55am | Hands on Training: Red reflex, direct ophth, eye movements, Hirschberg Test
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| 11:55am | End of program |
Physician Accreditation Statement
ACCREDITATION: The University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
CERTIFICATION: The University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
To register, or for questions please contact (585) 276-7311 /Kirsten_Luedke@URMC.Rochester.edu