Biologic factors combined with social patterns create distinct patterns in how eye diseases manifest. Though not foolproof, these give us at least a sense of a patient’s elevated risk for certain conditions.
This burgeoning group offers an ideal example of the need to develop “cultural competence” in the clinic. Other distinct communities are profiled here as well.
New Technologies & Treatments in Eye Care—San Antonio Location: Omni La Mansion Del Rio Program Chair: Paul Karpecki, OD, FAAO Earn up to 19 COPE Credits (approval pending)
West Coast Optometric Glaucoma Symposium Location: Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines Program Co-chairs: Murray Fingeret, OD, and Robert N. Weinreb, MD Up to 12 LIVE COPE Credits (approval pending)
West Coast Optometric Glaucoma Symposium Location: Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines Program Co-chairs: Mohammad Rafieetary, OD, and Steven Ferrucci, OD Up to 11 LIVE COPE Credits (approval pending)