National Glaucoma Symposium East - July 25-28, 2008 - Cape Cod, MA
THE CONFERENCE IS SOLD OUT . WE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTING ANY WALK-IN REGISTRATIONS FOR THIS CONFERENCE.
Come to Cape Cod for the fifth Annual National Glaucoma Symposium East. Up to 15 hours of COPE approved CE by experts in the glaucoma field. Speakers include: Larry Alexander, OD, FAAO; Y.K. Gary Chu, OD, MPH; Michael Duenas, OD; Robert Dunphy, OD, FAAO; Holly Hackman, MD, MPH; Peter Libre, MD; Bud O'Leary, OD; Patrick Scott, OD, MS; George Shafranov, MD: and J. James Thimons, OD, FAAO. All courses will be submitted to the Florida Board of Optometry for approval. The Early Bird conference rate of $250 for 12 hours of CE is valid through June 16.
Conference registration is closed.
Friday, July 25, 2008
6:00pm–8:00pm
Welcome Reception
Stop by the Carriage House Friday night to get your welcome bag and information about the weekend.
Saturday, July 26, 2008
8:00am–8:30am
Registration, Exhibits & Continental Breakfast for CE Participants
8:30am–9:30am
Advances in Glaucoma Therapy
J. James Thimons, OD, FAAO
COPE # 17454-GL
9:30am–10:30am
Pitfalls to Avoid in Glaucoma Management: A Consultant's Perspective
Peter Libre, MD
New! Submitted for COPE approval
10:30am–11:00am
NGS Residency Award: Mechanisms of Increasing Outflow Facility: Rho-Kinase Inhibition and the Washout Effect
Patrick Scott, OD, MS
New! Submitted for COPE approval.
11:00am–12:45pm
Glaucoma Watch: Rapid Fire Topics in Glaucoma Today
, Larry Alexander, OD, FAAO, Y.K. Gary Chu, OD, MPH, Michael Duenas, OD, Holly Hackman, MD, MPH, Peter Libre, MD
COPE # 16732-GL. The Role of Glaucoma in Falls Prevention Programs for the Elderly; Non-Pharmaceutical Recommendations for the Glaucoma Patient; The Impact of Systemic Co-Morbidities and Public Health Practice in Glaucoma; Alternate Day Prostaglandin Therapy in Glaucoma
8:00pm–9:30pm
Beach Fire and S'Mores for Attendees and their Families
Join us on the beach at Ocean Edge for a bonfire and marshmallow roast (weather permitting)
Sunday, July 27, 2008
8:00am–8:30am
Registration, Exhibits & Continental Breakfast for CE Participants
8:30am–9:30am
Neuroprotection: Myth vs. Reality
Larry Alexander, OD, FAAO
New! Submitted for COPE approval.
9:30am–10:30am
Narrow Angle Glaucoma: A New Perspective on Etiology and Management
George Shafranov, MD
New! Submitted for COPE approval.
10:45am–11:00am
Break / Resident Poster Session
10:45am–12:30pm
Controversies in Glaucoma
Larry Alexander, OD, FAAO, Peter Libre, MD, George Shafranov, MD, J. James Thimons, OD, FAAO
COPE # 19846-GL
1:00pm–4:00pm
Digital Imaging Workshop in Glaucoma
, Robert Dunphy, OD, FAAO
Hands-on Workshop on use, intrepretation and billing/coding with OCT and HRT. New! Submitted for COPE Approval. SEPARATE FEE APPLIES (Lunch included)
6:00pm–7:30pm
Chairman's Reception for National Glaucoma Society Full Members
Monday, July 28, 2008
8:00am–8:30am
Registration, Exhibits & Continental Breakfast for CE Participants
8:30am–9:30am
Diagnosis and Management of the Normal Tension Glaucoma Patient
Larry Alexander, OD, FAAO
New! Submitted for COPE approval.
9:30am–10:30am
Clinical Protocols in Glaucoma Management: Health Care Policies and Finance
COPE # 14032-GL
10:30am–12:15pm
Glaucoma: The Best Cases of 2008
Robert Dunphy, OD, FAAO, J. James Thimons, OD, FAAO
COPE # 17345-GL
