2026 Annual Meeting | C9 - Tele Neuro-ophthalmology and Neuro-otology Evaluation for Trainees

Date Saturday 04/18/26

Time 07:00 AM - 09:00 AM CDT Add To Calendar

Location McCormick Place West | W192c

Session Format This program will be presented both in-person and online

On Demand This program is not expected to be available in the meeting's On Demand product.

Event Type Seminar

Director(s) Ronel Santos, MD

Topic(s) Neuro-ophthalmology/Neuro-otology

Learning Objectives Participants should be able to dentify and use online tools and applications for remote neuro-ophthalmologic and neuro-otologic evaluations; perform key components of a telemedicine-based visual and vestibular exam, including visual acuity, color vision, eye movements, and HINTs testing; apply learned skills to simulated patient cases in telehealth setting; and recognize limitations and best practices in conducting remote evaluations in neuro-ophthalmology and neuro-otology.

CME Available 2.00 CME credits

Core Competencies Patient Care & Procedural Skills, Interpersonal and Communication Skills, Professionalism, Practice-based Learning and Improvement, Quality Improvement

Program Level Introductory

Program Tracks Medical Students, Residents

Recommended Audience Fellow, Resident, General Neurologist, Specialist Neurologist, Non-neurologist, Advanced Practice Provider, Medical Student

Teaching Styles Case-based, Didactic, Audience Participation

Program Materials Program Evaluations

Event Timeline
07:00 AM - 07:15 AM CDT	Speaker	Introduction and Overview of Telehealth Tools Ronel Santos, MD
07:15 AM - 07:20 AM CDT	Break	Transition to Stations
07:20 AM - 08:35 AM CDT	Speaker	Visual Acuity, Color Vision, and Pupil Examination Ronel Santos, MD
07:20 AM - 08:35 AM CDT	Speaker	Eye Movement Assessment (Fixation, Pursuits, Saccades, Ocular Alignment, Nystagmus, Test of Skew) Nicholas Hac, MD
07:20 AM - 08:35 AM CDT	Speaker	Vestibular Exam (Head Impulse/VOR Gain, VOR Suppression, BPPV Testing) Kristen K. Steenerson, MD, FAAN
07:20 AM - 08:35 AM CDT	Speaker	Postural (Romberg/sharpened Romberg), Gait, and Functional Signs Richard Baron, MD
08:35 AM - 09:00 AM CDT	Q&A	Case Based Scenarios, Question and Answers Ronel Santos, MD, Kristen K. Steenerson, MD, FAAN, Nicholas Hac, MD, Richard Baron, MD

Faculty Disclosures
Nicholas Hac, MD	Dr. Hac has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as an Expert Witness for Zeigler Cohen & Koch Law and Safeco.
Kristen K. Steenerson, MD, FAAN	Dr. Steenerson has received personal compensation in the range of $5,000-$9,999 for serving as a Consultant for Otolith. The institution of Dr. Steenerson has received research support from Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute, Stanford University.
Richard Baron, MD	Dr. Baron has nothing to disclose.
Ronel Santos, MD	An immediate family member of Dr. Santos has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as an Editor, Associate Editor, or Editorial Advisory Board Member for Cochrane. Dr. Santos has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving as an Expert Witness for Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton PC. Dr. Santos has or had stock in Gilead Sciences.Dr. Santos has or had stock in Novocure.Dr. Santos has or had stock in Shockwave Medical.Dr. Santos has or had stock in Teva. An immediate family member of Dr. Santos has received research support from American Academy of Neurology. The institution of an immediate family member of Dr. Santos has received research support from Trinity Health Saint Mary's Foundation. An immediate family member of Dr. Santos has a non-compensated relationship as a Delegate with AAN Neurology on the Hill that is relevant to AAN interests or activities. An immediate family member of Dr. Santos has a non-compensated relationship as a Participant with AAN Palatucci Advocacy Leadership Forum that is relevant to AAN interests or activities. An immediate family member of Dr. Santos has a non-compensated relationship as a Scholar with AAN Health Equity Symposium Scholarship that is relevant to AAN interests or activities. An immediate family member of Dr. Santos has a non-compensated relationship as a Participant with AAN Emerging Leaders Program that is relevant to AAN interests or activities.