This course provides optometrists and optometry professionals with a foundational understanding of artificial intelligence and its practical applications in eye care practice. Attendees will learn what AI is and isn't, explore core AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude, and develop essential prompting skills through hands-on practice. The workshop emphasizes safe, ethical, and effective use of AI for clinical documentation, patient communication, and practice management while building competency in verifying AI-generated content.
Learning Objectives:
Upon conclusion of this activity, attendees will be able to:
Define artificial intelligence and distinguish between appropriate and inappropriate uses in optometry practice
Demonstrate basic prompting techniques to generate useful, accurate AI outputs
Identify key capabilities and limitations of large language models (LLMs) in clinical settings
Apply foundational AI skills to create clinical documentation, patient communication materials, and practice management content
Evaluate AI-generated content for accuracy, appropriateness, and compliance with privacy standards
