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National Glaucoma Symposium Cape Cod - July 25-27, 2015 - Brewster, MA

Join the Tradition! The 12th Annual National Glaucoma Symposium will be held at the beautiful Ocean Edge Resort on Cape Cod in Brewster, Massachusetts. 

Lectures take place on Saturday, Sunday and Monday mornings from 8:30-12:30, with optional Early Riser CE sessions from 7:30-8:20 on all three days and 1-2 hour lunch seminars on Saturday and Sunday for a total of 18 hours of CE. All courses are COPE and Florida approved and have been submitted for Texas approval.

**The Early Riser sessions on Saturday and Sunday have sold out.*** 

Speakers include Leon Herndon Jr, MD, Professor of Ophthalmology and Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs, Duke Eye Center, Duke University School of Medicine; Daniel Kiernan, MD, Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island; Blair Lonsberry, OD, Professor, Pacific University College of Optometry and Clinical Director, Pacific Eye Clinic, Portland, Oregon; Michael Pokabla, DO, Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, Albany Medical College and on staff at Glaucoma Consultants, Slingerlands, NY; and J. James Thimons, OD, Medical Director, Ophthalmic Consultants of Connecticut and Chairman, National Glaucoma Society.

The full schedule is listed at the bottom of this page, below the registration options. (Please note: All one hour courses will be 50 minutes in length; due to limitations of our website, which only accommodates 15-minute increments, some are listed as 45 minutes and others as 60 mintues.)

There is a a beach bonfire and marshmallow roast Saturday night (weather permitting). 

Conference registration for the three mornings of lectures from 8:30-12:30 is $425 through June 15 and $475 from June 16 through July 21. Rates for Full members of the National Glaucoma Society are $395 Early Bird and $450 regular. One-day rates for the morning lectures are $150 Early Bird and $165 regular ($135 and $150 for Full Members of the National Glaucoma Society).  Separate fees apply for the Early Riser lectures from 7:30-8:20 each morning and lunch sessions on Saturday and Sunday.  After July 21, a late fee of $50 will be added to all CE, if space is available.  We cannot guarantee walk-in registration.  This conference has sold out in prior years. 

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations received by July 21 can receive a refund, less a $25 processing fee, or apply the full registration to a future program.  Cancellations received after July 21 can receive a credit of the full registration fee toward a future conference.  Please cancel in writing by fax (978-470-4520) or e-mail (info@nationalglaucomasociety.org).  No credit will be given for leaving early or cancelling sessions once the conference begins.  

Conference registration is closed.

Saturday, July 25, 2015

7:00am–8:30am
Full Breakfast in Upstairs Exhibit Area
Full Breakfast for all Registered Attendees
7:30am–8:30am
Early Riser CE: Imaging Interpretation for the Comprehensive Eye Care Professional
Blair Lonsberry, OD, FAAO, J. James Thimons, OD, FAAO
COPE # 38676-PD. Space is limited. Separate Fee applies.
8:30am–9:15am
Glaucoma Surgical Update
Leon Herndon Jr, MD
COPE # 45059-GL
9:15am–10:15am
A New Approach to the Assessment of Vascular Flow
Daniel Kiernan, MD
COPE # 45097-GL
10:15am–10:45am
Break in the Exhibit Areas
10:45am–11:45am
One Glaucoma Doctor's Perspective: Tips for Diagnosis and Treatment
Michael Pokabla, DO
COPE # 40820-GL
11:45am–12:30pm
New Technologies in Glaucoma Diagnosis
J. James Thimons, OD, FAAO
COPE # 45010-GL
12:30pm–1:30pm
Lunch & Learn: Glaucoma Grand Rounds
Michael Pokabla, DO
COPE # 45315-GL. Space is limited; separate fee applies. Lunch provided.
7:30pm–9:00pm
Beach Bonfire and Marshmallow Roast
Watch the sunset at the Ocean Edge Beach and enjoy a beach bonfire. Open to all attendees, speakers, exhibitors and families. Reservations at Ocean Edge not required for evening beach access.

Sunday, July 26, 2015

7:00am–8:30am
Full Breakfast in Upstairs Exhibit Area
Full Breakfast for all Registered Attendees.
7:30am–8:30am
Early Riser CE: The Role of Ocular Surface Disease in Glaucoma Therapy
J. James Thimons, OD, FAAO
COPE # 35937-GL
8:30am–9:15am
The Exact Science and Subtle Art of Glaucoma
Michael Pokabla, DO
COPE # 37448-GL
9:15am–10:15am
Who Goes Blind from Glaucoma?
Leon Herndon Jr, MD
COPE # 45060-GL
10:15am–10:45am
Break in Exhibit Areas
10:45am–12:30pm
Controversies in Glaucoma
Leon Herndon Jr, MD, Daniel Kiernan, MD, Blair Lonsberry, OD, FAAO, Michael Pokabla, DO, J. James Thimons, OD, FAAO
COPE # 41609-GL
12:30pm–2:30pm
Lunch & Learn CE: Legends of the Posterior Segment
Blair Lonsberry, OD, FAAO
COPE # 40819-PS. Space is limited; separate fee applies. Lunch provided.

Monday, July 27, 2015

7:00am–8:30am
Full Breakfast in Upstairs Exhibit Area
Full Breakfast for all Registered Attendees
7:30am–8:30am
Early Riser CE: Lab Testing: The Basics
Blair Lonsberry, OD, FAAO
COPE # 38435-SD. Space is limited. Separate fee applies.
8:30am–10:15am
Glaucoma Grand Rounds
Blair Lonsberry, OD, FAAO, J. James Thimons, OD, FAAO
COPE # 45008-GL
10:15am–10:45am
Break in Exhibit Areas
10:45am–12:30pm
Secondary Glaucomas
Blair Lonsberry, OD, FAAO
COPE # 35848-GL