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Pharmacology Update

Topics: Extravan: Alcon Pharmaceuticals; Mechanism of IOP Reduction with Travoprost; Hydroxychloroquine Toxicity; Timolol; Upneeq Drops for Ptosis
Discussions: Re: Extravan: Alcon Pharmaceuticals; Extravan has not yet received FDA approval in the U.S. However, Alcon's Travatan/Timolol fixed combination is approved as DuoTrav in Europe, Australia and Canada. It is approved for dosing in the morning or evening. For more information about Duotrav, click
read more; Re: Extravan: Alcon Pharmaceuticals; Dr. Fisher - I have not used any combo drugs at this time. I have asked Paul Smith from Alcon to post an answer. Let's see what Alcon reports. Thanks; Re: Extravan: Alcon Pharmaceuticals; Extravan is QD dosing. Timolol is QAM and Travatan is QHS. When is Extravan used?

Upcoming Programs

January 27, 2021

Dr. Jim Thimons and Dr. Joseph Panarelli present "Surgical Advances in Glaucoma Therapy" as a live webinar from 8:00-9:00 P.M. Eastern Time (7:00-8:00 PM. Central Time) on Wednesday, January 27.

February 10, 2021

Dr. Brad Sutton presents "Ocular Side Effects of Oral Medications" as a live webinar from 8:00-9:00 P.M. Eastern Time (7:00-8:00 PM. Central Time) on Wednesday, February 10.

Dr. Jim Thimons presents "Advances in Anterior Segment Medical and Surgical Therapy" as a live webinar from 7:30-9:30 P.M. Eastern Time (6:30-8:30 P.M. Central Time / 4:30-6:30 P.M. Pacific Time) on Sunday, February 21.

February 24, 2021

Dr. Eric Conley presents "Medical Food: Fact or Fiction" as a live webinar from 8:00-9:00 P.M. Eastern Time (7:00-8:00 PM. Central Time) on Wednesday, February 24.

March 10, 2021

Dr. Brlair Lonsberry presents "Pain Management in Optometric Practice in an Era of Opioid Abuse" as a live webinar from 8:00-9:00 P.M. Eastern Time (7:00-8:00 PM. Central Time) on Wednesday, March 10.

March 21, 2021

Dr. Anthony Litwak presents "30 Years of Clinical Challenges in Glaucoma" as a live webinar from 7:30-9:30 P.M. Eastern Time (6:30-8:30 P.M. Central Time / 4:30-6:30 P.M. Pacific Time) on Sunday, March 21.

March 24, 2021

Dr. Mitch Ibach presents "I've Diagnosed Open-Angle Glaucoma, Now What?" as a live webinar from 8:00-9:00 P.M. Eastern Time (7:00-8:00 PM. Central Time) on Wednesday, March 24.

July 24-26, 2021 - Brewster, MA - Ocean Edge Resort

The 2021 National Glaucoma Symposium East on Cape Cod is scheduled for July 24-26. A decision will be made in March or April about whether this program will take place as a live or virtual program in 2021.

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News

PENNSYLVANIA EXTENDS ON-LINE CE

Effective January 1, 2021, licensees in Pennsylvania are able to use on-line CE for all of their CE requirements for the next renewal period. Due to limited in-person CE and continuing concerns of the COVID-19 pandemic, the governor has extended the original waiver.

NGS ADDING 2-HOUR WEBINARS ON SUNDAY NIGHTS

From January - May 2021, the NGS will offer a 2-hour webinar on the third Sunday of the month from 7:30-9:30 Eastern time (6:30-8:30 Central Time and 4:30-6:30 Pacific Time). See individual listings for speakers and topics.

CALIFORNIA ALLOWS LIVE WEBINARS AS LIVE CE

The California Board of Optometry now recognizes interactive courses offered live over internet platforms such as WebEx as Live CE toward the 30 hours of live continuing education required for license renewal. Courses can be live COPE courses offered by COPE's June 30, 2021 deadline or courses approved by the Board.

COPE EXTENDS RULES ON INTERACTIVE WEBINARS

Interactive webinars offered through June 30, 2021 will be classified as Live COPE Events. These webinars will not require a test. The NGS live webinars through June 2021 will be submitted to COPE for approval as Live COPE Events. Thus, the webinars will meet the criteria for CE in most states. States may consider these webinars as live or on-line CE. More information is included in the description of the webinars on the NGS website. Some State Boards are modifying restrictions for on-line CE because of COVID-19. Check the website of your State Board of Optometry for the latest rulings.

NEW FEATURE ON REGISTRATION PAGE

We have modified the registration page on the NGS website to eliminate duplicate registrations. If you try to register for a webinar for which you have already registered, the message "Already Registered" will appear on the page so you cannot add it to your cart. This should save time so that you do not go through the steps of registering again.

NGS 1-HOUR WEBINARS

The NGS will offer two webinars per month in September-December and January - May. These webinars are included in Full NGS Membership.

NGS LIVE WEBINARS = CATEGORY 1 ABO

We have received confirmation that the NGS live webinars now count as Category 1 Education towards American Board of Optometry (ABO) certification.

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