2025 GWCO Congress CE Descriptions
Friday, October 17, 2025

Thursday  |  Friday  |  Saturday  |  Sunday

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM | COPE #: 97272-NO
Doctor, I See Double: Diagnosing and Managing Patients with Neurogenic Diplopia presented by Dr. Sowka

Description: There have been many recent advances in the area of neuro-ophthalmic disorders. This course examines a primary optometric approach to diagnosing neurogenic double vision with an emphasis on management of these patients. Pertinent information is provided to assist in properly neuroimaging patients, examining common neurogenic imposters, and differentiating serious from benign conditions to give the attendee an increased comfort level when patients say, “Doctor, I see double”.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | COPE #: 95591-PM
Creating an Exceptional Patient Experience presented by Dr. Brujic and PER

Description: Patient loyalty is often times beyond what simple logic can explain. This course will provide you with the basis of how to create high patient loyalty through exceptional patient experience.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | COPE #: 95218-GO
Mitigating Medical Mishaps presented by Dr. Sowka 

Description:  This course discusses common ocular medical conditions which can be challenging to diagnose and treat and are disproportionately involved in cases of misdiagnosis. These conditions include retinal detachment, giant cell arteritis, intracranial mass lesions, and infectious keratitis. Recommendations and strategies are provided to minimize risk and better diagnose patients utilizing real-life cases and mishaps to illustrate these concepts.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | PENDING COPE 
Exploring the Autoimmune Diseases: A Systemic Approach presented by Dr. Lonsberry and Dr. Lutt

Description: Patient's present with an array of systemic disorders that have corresponding ocular complications. The autoimmune disorders are a varied group of conditions that provide a difficult challenge for both patient and clinician. This interactive presentation will focus on the systemic manifestations and ocular complications associated with autoimmune disorders, including diagnosis, management and treatment

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | COPE #: 97576-CL
Scleral Lens Essentials presented by Dr. Lampa

Description: The purpose of this presentation is to evaluate management options for the irregular cornea and describe a novel, step-by-step approach to fitting scleral lenses. Also described will be problem-solving techniques designed to enhance long-term success.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | COPE #: 97577-CL
Topography of the Ocular Surface presented by Dr. Lampa

Description: This course will take a systematic approach to understanding the sagittal depth of the ocular surface in an effort to improve contact lens design and prescribing enhancing visual and physiologic outcomes. Cases histories will be presented that demonstrate the measurement of the sagittal depth of the eye its integration into the design of contact lenses.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | COPE #: 94490-GO
Advanced Anterior Segment OCT Applications presented by Dr. Brujic

Description: This course will provide updates on this technology and how it is being utilized to better treat ocular surface conditions and fit specialty lenses.