Welcome to SAO’s Virtual CE Portal

2025 Virtual Continuing Education Schedule

SAO Fall Virtual CE Program 
The Fall Virtual dates have been released and registration is now open! Sessions are $25 each plus GST ($26.25). Please send payment to admin@saosk.ca. The SAO Billing Q&A is free for all members to attend. Reminder: All virtual sessions are free for those who attended the spring 2025 SAO conference in Saskatoon, as they were included in the package and registration fee. 

Tuesday, September 23rd 
7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Ocular Surface Disease, medical review and update, Dr. John Hovanasian
This session will educate the importance of treating dry eye disease prior to refractive or cataract surgery and discuss the latest research in dry eye disease management and the use of prescription medications. An overview of current prescription medications in the treatment and management of moderate to severe dry eye disease will also be provided. This session is brought to you by Sun Pharma.
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__ka_PV_BT-2ncfjYidZ3nQ 

Monday, September 29th 
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Role of Blood Biologics in Dry Eye: From AS to PRP to Amniotics, Dr. Mahnia Madan
This course is designed to educate optometrists on advanced dry eye therapies in the realm of regenerative medicine including platelet rich plasma (PRP), autologous serum (AS), amniotic membranes, fluids and recombinant nerve growth factor. Blood biologics don’t have to be a treatment of last resort. Real-world application of these treatments, when and how to incorporate them into patient care will be discussed in a case based format.
Register in advance for this webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1v-b4jQjTBuTCAudL9JXug

Tuesday, September 30th 
7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – SAO Glaucoma Billing Session, Speakers: Dr. Rich Kort & Dr. Heath Holliday 
Hear more about the glaucoma pilot and the new billing schedule from the team that negotiated it, just in time to start utilizing it this fall! 
Register in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XAU-bbzwQpCxBEsPBZLlBg

Tuesday, October 7th
7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Breaking the Cycle of Blepharitis, Dr. Claudine Courey 
The lecture will cover from the planning stages, scope of disease treatment, new and future treatments options through to practical pearls on how to implement into your practice.  By treating lid hygiene at every stage, you can break the cycle of blepharitis for your patients and provide at home options to establish eyelid care. This session is brought to you by Thea Pharma.
Register in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AJsl2aycQLakRuWcj8HLug

Monday, October 20th 
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Collaboration in Focus: Eyes on Oncology, Navigating Corneal Adverse Events Associated with Antibody Drug Conjugates in Oncology, Dr. Shaun Singer
As the number of cancer patients receiving targeted treatments grows, optometrists will see more referrals from oncologists to manage ocular side effects. Eye care professionals must be aware of, assess, and manage potential side effects to ensure timely care for patients with eye-related issues. There are challenges with ocular adverse events, as no ‘antidote’ exists—only dose holds, which can cause anxiety for less experienced providers. By the end of this program, you’ll be equipped to identify and manage corneal toxicities from ADCs, ensuring optimal care for oncology patients and improving multidisciplinary collaborative care skills. This session is brought to you by GSK.
Register in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mhrCqVU1SrK5MgKjzxb6ug

Tuesday, October 21st 
7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – ICL Update, Dr Ravi 
A presentation of various ocular pathologies and their triage process and referral indications along with an introduction to the EVO-ICL (a scientific overview).
Register in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6xLVp5KuSLuXosSAHAOa8w

Monday, October 27th 
7:30 pm – 8:30 pm – Dizziness: Is It Coming From the Eyes and If Not, Where Is It Coming From?, Dr. Jacqueline Theis
Dizziness is a vague symptom that can come from a vast etiology including vestibular, ocular, cardiovascular, neurologic, metabolic and psychologic. This course delves into the various etiologies, providing optometrists with advanced skills in differential diagnosis.
Register in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OX6imIiRQz-HR2Koio-u2w

Tuesday, November 4th
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Diabetes: New Testing and Treatment for Retinopathy, Dr. Nate Lighthizer
This course will provide attendees with an update and thorough understanding of the flash flicker electroretinogram, proper indications and protocols and how to interpret results. We will explore functional testing (ERG) and newer OCT testing (OCT-A), which helps in the evaluation of diabetic patients. Literature on supplementation of diabetic retinopathy patients will also be discussed.
Register in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Dy4ECZcrRYyV7gkTeCbtmA

Monday, November 17th 
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Top 10 Medications and Their Ocular Side Effects, Dr. Blair Lonsberry 
Patients present taking a variety of medications, both topical and systemic. This interactive presentation will review the top 10 medications patients take and review the ocular side effects that can occur.
Register in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7NMOUOdAQCWXpKrLkYq6Ig

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Payments
For the ease of processing payments, we strongly encourage members to pay via e-transfer to admin@saosk.ca.