Agenda

We are excited to announce the agenda for MOD Live 2024 which will include concise presentations, diverse perspectives, and expert discussion that makes MOD Live ultra engaging and exceptionally insightful. Focused on the cutting edge of all things medical optometry, you'll learn:

Friday | September 27

4:00PM-5:30PM

Opening Sessions
  • 4:00PM Opening: The Current State of Eyecare | Program Chairs: Selina McGee, OD, FAAO; Justin Schweitzer, OD, FAAO; Walter O. Whitley, OD, MBA, FAAO
  • 4:15PM Emerging Technology
  • A revealing look at therapies and technologies in development that have the potential to change the way we manage ocular diseases.

5:30PM-6:00PM

Panel: Leaders of Industry

Moderators: Justin Schweitzer, OD, FAAO; Walter O. Whitley, OD, MBA, FAAO

6:00PM-6:30PM

So You Want to Work With Industry
Moderators: Selina McGee, OD, FAAO; Walter O. Whitley, OD, MBA, FAAO
Panelists: Adam Gundaker; Jacqueline Theis, OD, FAAO, FNAP; Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO; Nicholas Bruns, OD, FAAO

6:30PM-8:30PM

Friday Evening Exhibitor Reception

Set the stage with a fun-filled reception in the exhibit room. Visit booths, meet with friends, and celebrate the start of an insightful and inspiring program.

Friday session topics not available for CE credits.

Saturday | September 28

7:00AM-8:00AM

Breakfast With Exhibitors

8:00AM-9:30AM

Managing the Dry Eye Endemic

Moderators: Selina McGee, OD, FAAO; Walter O. Whitley, OD, MBA, FAAO

Faculty: Jessilin Quint, OD, MS, MBA, FAAO; M. Nabila Gomez, OD, FAAO; Hardeep Kataria, OD, FAAO; Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO; Damon Dierker, OD, FAAO; Jason Compton, OD, FAAO

  • 8:00AM New Therapies
  • 8:10AM Case Studies
  • 9:20AM Q&A

9:30AM-10:30AM

The Evolution of Presbyopia Care

Moderators: Selina McGee, OD, FAAO; William Trattler, MD

Faculty: Jacob Lang, OD, FAAO; Jason Ellen, OD; Jessilin Quint, OD, MS, MBA, FAAO; William Trattler, MD; Damon Dierker, OD, FAAO

  • 9:30AM Advancements in Therapeutics
  • 9:35AM New Surgical Options
  • 9:45AM Case Studies
  • 10:15AM Q&A

10:30AM-11:00AM

Coffee Break With Exhibitors

11:10AM-12:10PM

Take Care of the Cornea and Lid Margins

Moderator: Walter O. Whitley, OD, MBA, FAAO

Faculty: Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO; Damon Dierker, OD, FAAO; M. Nabila Gomez, OD, FAAO; Jacob Lang, OD, FAAO

  • 11:10AM Case Face Off

12:10PM-12:45PM

The Brand of "You"

Speaker: Joseph Allen, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO

12:45PM–1:45PM

Sponsored Lunch Symposium

Lunch session not available for CE credits.

1:45PM–3:45PM

Breakout Sessions

Breakout Sessions not available for CE credits.

3:45PM-4:15PM

Snack Break With Exhibitors

4:15PM-5:15PM

Front of the Eye Surgery

Moderators: Justin Schweitzer, OD, FAAO; William Trattler, MD

Faculty: Kyle Klute, OD, FAAO; Diana Shechtman, OD, FAAO; Jason Ellen, OD; Rebecca Miller, OD

  • 4:15PM Best Practices for Private Practice Comanagement
  • 4:25PM Importance of the Integrated OD
  • 4:35PM Products in the Pipeline to Keep an Eye On
  • 4:50PM Case Studies
  • 5:10PM Q&A

5:20PM-6:20PM

The Business Side of Practice

Moderators: Selina McGee, OD, FAAO; Walter O. Whitley, OD, MBA, FAAO

Faculty: Kyle Klute, OD, FAAO; Hardeep Kataria, OD, FAAO; Jason Compton, OD, FAAO

  • 5:20PM Optimizing Revenue
  • 5:40PM Prioritize KPIs
  • 5:55PM 10 Tips for Cold Starting a Practice
  • 6:05PM Creating a Winning Culture - The Cliff Notes Version

6:45PM–8:15PM

Saturday Evening Rooftop Reception

As a full day of clinical education comes to a close, grab some refreshments and watch the sun set with friends from the roof deck of the Embassy Suites Nashville.

Sunday | September 29

7:00AM-8:00AM

Breakfast With Exhibitors

8:00AM-8:30AM

2024 Health Care Policy Briefing

Speaker: Lori Grover, OD, PhD, FAAO, Dipl AAO, FIOMC

8:30AM-9:00AM

The Recognition and Management of Demodex Blepharitis

Faculty: Joshua Davidson, OD, FAAO, FSLS; Marie Huegel, OD, FAAO

9:00AM-10:00AM

The Pressure is On: All Things Glaucoma

Moderators: Justin Schweitzer, OD, FAAO; Inder Paul Singh, MD

Faculty: Justin Schweitzer, OD, FAAO; Inder Paul Singh, MD; Jeff Banas, OD; Nicholas Bruns, OD, FAAO; Jessica Steen, OD, FAAO; Rebecca Miller, OD

  • 9:00AM Current Innovations
  • 9:10AM When to RX vs SX
  • 9:25AM Case Studies
  • 9:55AM Q&A

10:00AM-10:30AM

Coffee Break With Exhibitors

10:30AM-12:00PM

The Back of the Eye

Moderators: Carolyn Majcher, OD, FAAO; Diana Shechtman, OD, FAAO

Faculty: Jessica Steen, OD, FAAO; Carolyn Majcher, OD, FAAO; Diana Shechtman, OD, FAAO; Julie Rodman, OD, MS, FAAO; Alison Bozung, OD, FAAO; Cecelia Koetting, OD, FAAO, Dipl ABO

  • 10:30AM To Dilate or Not
  • 10:40AM Optimal Diagnostics for Optometrists
  • 10:50AM At the Forefront of Geographic Atrophy
  • 11:00AM The Role of Gene Therapy and Stem Cell Therapy
  • 11:10AM Case Studies
  • 11:40AM Q&A

12:00PM-12:30PM

Chair Q&A + Closing Remarks

Program Chairs: Selina McGee, OD, FAAO; Justin Schweitzer, OD, FAAO; Walter O. Whitley, OD, MBA, FAAO

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