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ForwardMayo Clinic Neuro-Ophthalmology: Cases and Controversies 2025
This course offers Live (in-person) and Livestream (virtual) attendance options
Course Directors: Eric R. Eggenberger, D.O. and Misha L. Pless, M.D.
September 26 - 28, 2025 - JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa - Las Vegas, Nevada
At this CME course, experts provide a review of and updates on the full spectrum of topics in clinical neuro-ophthalmology, including afferent (ischemic, inflammatory, infectious, compressive and hereditary optic neuropathies, select retinopathies, papilledema), efferent (diplopia and nystagmus), neuro-radiology and pupil dysfunction.
Course Highlights:
- Lectures by experts in neuro-ophthalmology, neurology, and optometry on clinical topics.
- Controversies are discussed by expert panelists with audience participation.
- Cases presented to the expert panelists and audience to discuss their practical approach to patient evaluation and management.
Target Audience
This course is designed for physicians who deal with neuro-ophthalmologic patients especially neurologists, ophthalmologists, optometrists, and neurosurgeons. Other interested practitioners may include internists, family care practitioners, emergency room physicians, and PAs.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Discuss recently described diseases and their connection to neuro-ophthalmology with changing clinical management paradigms
- Describe newer diagnostic criteria, lab evaluation, and treatment of neuromyelitis optica/myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein
- Recognize recent advances in the treatment of optic neuritis
- Identify clinical presentations of and novel treatment for giant cell arteritis
- Diagnose and evaluate potentially dangerous etiologies of diplopia
- Recognize the varied presentations of common neuro-ophthalmic disease
- Discuss diagnosis and management of common neuro-ophthalmic emergencies
Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.
Friday, September 26, 2025 | |
6:45am – 7:15am | Registration and Continental Breakfast |
7:15 – 7:30 | Welcome and Introduction Eric Eggenberger, D.O. |
7:30 – 8:00 | Diplopia Update and Problem Cases Eric Eggenberger, D.O. |
8:00 – 8:30 | Neuromyelitis Optica/MOG John Carter, M.D. |
8:30 – 9:00 | The cavernous sinus – the Piccadilly Circus of the head Misha Pless, M.D. |
9:00 – 9:15 | Break |
9:15 – 9:45 | Neuro-otology/vertigo Update Scott Eggers, M.D. |
9:45 – 10:15 | Neurodegenerative Disorders/posterior cortical atrophy Deena Tajfirouz, M.D. |
10:15 – 10:45 | Nystagmus Scott Eggers, M.D. |
10:45 – 11:15 | An Update on Optic Neuritis John Chen, M.D., Ph.D. |
11:15 – 11:30 | Q&A |
11:30am – 12:00pm | Lunch |
12:00 – 12:30 | Dry eye syndromes Barbara Tylka OD or Melany Riley OD . |
12:30 – 1:00 | Visual fields Misha Pless, M.D. |
1:00 – 1:30 | Pediatric N-O conditions you will see in adults Sasha Mansukhani, M.B.B.S. |
1:30 – 1:45 | Q&A |
1:45 – 2:15 | Pupil abnormalities Deena Tajfirouz, M.D. |
2:15pm | Adjourn |
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Saturday, September 27, 2025 | |
6:45am – 7:15am | Continental Breakfast |
7:15 – 7:30 | Welcome – Introduction Eric Eggenberger, D.O. |
7:30 – 8:00 | Retina and Optic Nerve Ischemia Oana Dumitrascu, M.D. |
8:00 – 8:30 | Vision and driving Marie Di Nome MD |
8:30 – 9:00 | Thyroid Eye Disease Kevin Chodnicki, M.D. |
9:00 – 9:15 | Break |
9:15 – 9:45 | Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension Update Marie Di Nome, M.D. |
9:45 – 10:15 | Headache Update Juliana VanderPluym, M.D. or Olga Fermo MD |
10:15 – 10:45 | Retina Crossover Odette Houghton M.D. |
10:45 – 11:15 | OCT Pearls John Chen, M.D., Ph.D. |
11:15 – 11:30 | Q&A |
11:30am – 12:00pm | Lunch |
12:00 – 12:30 | Ischemic optic neuropathy and GCA Oana Dumitrascu, M.D. |
12:30 – 1:00 | Glaucoma update TBD |
1:00 – 1:30 | Functional neuro-ophthalmic symptoms E Eggenberger DO |
1:30 – 1:45 | Q&A |
1:45pm | Adjourn |
Sunday, September 28, 2025 | |
7:00am – 7:30 | Continental Breakfast |
7:30 – 9:15 | Cases Eric Eggenberger, D.O. to audience/panel |
9:15 – 9:30 | Break |
9:30 – 11:45 | Cases Misha Pless to audience/panel |
11:45pm – 12:15 | Lunch |
12:15 – 1:15 | Cases John Chen MD PhD to audience/ panel |
1:15 – 1:45 | Q&A |
1:45pm | Adjourn |
JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa is offering rooms for attendees at the group rate starting at $219 per night plus applicable fees and taxes. In order to receive the special rate, reservations must be made before the room block sells out or before the expiration date of September 3, 2025, whichever comes first. Please use the following link for reservations: Online Reservations. The discounted rate is available three days prior to and three days after the course dates based upon availability of group rooms at the time of the request. Rooms are limited so we encourage reserving early.
The hotel is offering the following amenities for the 2025 conference with the $45 resort fee:
- Enhanced High-Speed Internet Access in Guest Rooms
- Valet Parking
- Fitness Center Access
- Spa Aquae's Relaxation Area Access
- One-Hour Bike Rental
- One Round at the Angel Park Putting Course
- Complimentary self and valet parking for meeting attendees
- Two Well drinks at any Casino Bar
- $10 in Casino slot play
Please contact the hotel for their cancellation policy and any reservation questions.
Travel
Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development is not responsible for expenses incurred by an individual who is not confirmed and for whom space is not available at the meeting. All travel and lodging expenses, including but not limited to such as airline or hotel fees or penalties, are the sole responsibility of the individual registrant.
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Credit Statement(s):
AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 17.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AOA
The American Osteopathic Association designates this program for a maximum of 17.00 AOA Category 2-A credits.
COPE
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this live activity for a maximum of 17.00 COPE credit hours. Optometrists should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Other Healthcare Professionals:
A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies or other professional associations.
| Day | Credits |
|---|---|
| Friday | 6.00 |
| Saturday | 5.50 |
| Sunday | 5.50 |
For disclosure information regarding Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development accreditation review committee member(s) and staff, please go here to review disclosures.
Available Credit
- 17.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 17.00 AOA Category 2-A
- 17.00 Attendance
- 17.00 COPE
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To claim credit for livestream participation in this course, learners must view the content during the hours posted for the live activity. This course is not approved for on-demand delivery.
Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development (MCSCPD) strives to foster a learning environment in which individual differences are valued, allowing all to achieve their fullest potential.
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