2026 Montana Symposium Event Survey

Eye Research: The New Spellbook

1.This course improved my understanding of current ophthalmic research studies and their potential applications in patient care.

2.This course improved my ability to identify patients who may be appropriate candidates for current clinical research opportunities.

The Lumos Charm: 3D Optical Mapping and Customized LASIK

3.This course improved my understanding of how 3D optical mapping can be used to personalize LASIK treatment.

4.This course improved my understanding of how advanced diagnostic measurements can influence refractive surgery planning and outcomes.

Managing Unhappy Refractive Cataract Post-Ops: When the Magic Doesn’t Go As Planned

5.This course improved my ability to identify potential causes of patient dissatisfaction following refractive cataract surgery.

6.This course improved my understanding of management strategies for patients experiencing suboptimal visual outcomes after refractive cataract surgery.

Advanced IOLs: Seeing Beyond 20/20 After Cataract Surgery

7.This course improved my understanding of the different visual outcomes that can be achieved with advanced IOL technologies.

8.This course improved my ability to consider a patient’s visual goals and lifestyle when discussing advanced IOL options.

The Sorcerer’s Surface: Pre-Op Alchemy for Flawless Cataract and Laser Referrals

9.This course improved my understanding of how ocular surface disease can affect preoperative measurements and surgical outcomes.

10.This course improved my ability to identify and optimize ocular surface disease before cataract or refractive surgery referral.

Laser Learnings for First Years: Implementing Lasers into Your Practice

11.This course improved my ability to identify appropriate patients for YAG capsulotomy, SLT, and laser peripheral iridotomy.

12.This course improved my understanding of the clinical considerations involved in safely incorporating ophthalmic laser procedures into practice.

The Chamber of Corneas: Advanced Management of Corneal Disease and Surgical Interventions

13.This course improved my ability to recognize corneal conditions that may require advanced medical or surgical management.

14.This course improved my understanding of how to determine when a patient with corneal disease may benefit from surgical intervention.

Defense Against the Dark Mites: Conquering Demodex Blepharitis

15.This course improved my ability to identify the signs and symptoms of Demodex blepharitis.

16.This course improved my understanding of available treatment and management options for patients with Demodex blepharitis.

The Restricted Section: Interesting Systemic Cases

17.This course improved my ability to recognize ocular findings that may indicate an underlying systemic or neurological condition.

18.This course improved my understanding of when neurological imaging should be considered when visual field defects, diplopia, or other ocular findings cannot be explained by the ocular examination alone.

The Horcrux of Cross Linking: Epi-On vs. Epi-Off

19.This course improved my understanding of the clinical differences between epi-on and epi-off corneal cross-linking.

20.This course improved my ability to identify patients who may benefit from corneal cross-linking.

Fantastic Pressures & Where to Find Them

21.This course improved my understanding of how diurnal IOP fluctuations can impact glaucoma assessment and management.

22.This course improved my understanding of how indentation gonioscopy can help differentiate appositional from synechial angle closure.

Magical MIGS and More: Interventional Glaucoma

23.This course improved my understanding of the role of MIGS and other interventional treatments in glaucoma management.

24.This course improved my ability to identify patients who may benefit from an interventional approach to glaucoma treatment.

The Triwizard Tournament: Grand Rounds for Three Complex Cases

25.This course improved my understanding of treatment options for managing traumatic mydriasis.

26.This course improved my understanding of surgical options for managing aphakia in complex patients.

29.Would you be interested in us hosting a staff education on any of these topics?(Required.)

Yes, in office (Lunch & Learn)

Yes, Via Zoom

Yes, After Hours

Interested in Staff Shadowing in Vance Thompson Vision Clinic (Billings or Bozeman)

No Thank You

Other (please specify)

30.Please provide any additional comments or suggestions for future events of this type.