Course
2026 Berkeley Practicum Full Program (January 17-19, 2026)
Jan 17, 2026 - Jan 19, 2026
12 credits
Full course description
Topics include interventional glaucoma management, autoimmune disease and the eye, understanding and prescribing powerboost lenses, and more! 12 CE hours will be available in this program.
Time & Location
Dates: January 17-19, 2026
Time: 8AM - 12PM PT, each day
Location: Zoom Webinar
Topics & Speakers
Saturday Program
"Practical approaches and decision-making for interventional glaucoma management to improve patient outcomes."
Michael Cymbor, OD, FAAO
Nittany Eye Associates
Nittany Eye Associates
"Microglia–T-cell interplay in glaucomatous neurodegeneration and implications for therapy."
Mary Kate Walters, OD, FAAO, ABO
Benedict Professor and Adjunct Faculty, University of Houston
Dong Feng Chen, MD, PhD, FARVO
Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School
Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, Harvard Medical School
"A structured approach to optic nerve evaluation using cases to differentiate common and sight-threatening etiologies."
Melissa Tawa, OD, FAAO
Assistant Professor, Marshall B. Ketchum University
Assistant Professor, Marshall B. Ketchum University
Sunday Program
"Pediatric anterior segment findings, diagnosis, and management pearls."
Madi Brown, OD
Optometrist, UCSF Health
Optometrist, UCSF Health
"How to interpret and apply serology results in optometric practice."
Benedict Professor and Adjunct Faculty, University of Houston
"Systemic autoimmune disease impacts across ocular tissues, diagnosis, and evidence-based management."
Anthony DeWilde, OD, FAAO
TeleEye Optometrist, VA VISN 22 Clinical Resource Hub
TeleEye Optometrist, VA VISN 22 Clinical Resource Hub
Monday Program
"Overview of common situations in low vision care and strategies to advocate for patient needs."
Emily Gorski, OD
UC Berkeley Herbert Wertheim School of Optometry & Vision Science
"Comprehensive evaluation to avoid diagnostic overshadowing in complex cases."
Yasmin Javed, OD, FAAO
UC Berkeley Herbert Wertheim School of Optometry & Vision Science
Yasmin Javed, OD, FAAO
UC Berkeley Herbert Wertheim School of Optometry & Vision Science
"Clarifies indications, patient selection, and prescribing workflow for powerboost lenses."
Isabel Kazemi, OD, FAAO
UC Berkeley Herbert Wertheim School of Optometry & Vision Science
UC Berkeley Herbert Wertheim School of Optometry & Vision Science
"History, science, and practical guidance for implementing immunization services in compliance with California law."
Angela Shahbazian, OD, FAAO
UC Berkeley Herbert Wertheim School of Optometry & Vision Science
UC Berkeley Herbert Wertheim School of Optometry & Vision Science
For full lecture details, COPE information, and pricing, please visit the Berkeley Practicum 2026 webpage.