Connecting the Dots

Lecture by Sarah Hammaker

Optometrists are often the first to detect the early signs of systemic diseases like diabetes. What if a simple nutrition conversation could help change the trajectory of our patient’s health?

For our November webinar, Registered Dietitian, Sarah Hammaker, will show how blood sugar regulation and simple lifestyle shifts can directly support eye health and patient's overall wellness. You'll learn how to confidently initiate conversations about nutrition in a nonjudgmental, supportive way and understand when and how to refer patients to a dietitian.

This session will also explore how dietitians take a whole-person approach to care, addressing what she describes as the 5 Pillars of Health- nutrition, movement, hydration, stress management and sleep. Expect real-life case studies, practical scripts, and tools you can apply in the clinic right away. 

This course will not be submitted to COPE; it will be accepted by the PA State Board of Optometry for license renewal. If you hold a license in another state, please check with your State Board prior to registering.