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S E C O 2 0 0 8 . com Continuing Education February 27 - MARCH 2, 2008 Optometry’s Marketplace™ February 28 - March 1, 2008 Location: Georgia World Congress Center Atlanta, Georgia USA Continuing Education Registration Information • Optometrists • Opticians • Certified Ophthalmic Technicians • Paraoptometric Professionals International Vision for support 1 T h i s b r o c h u r e p r e p a SECO red in p a r t n e r swould h i p wlike i t htoCthank I B A CIBA Visio n - B e tits te r E y ein s the f o production r a B e t tof e rthis L i brochure. fe Table of Contents 3 General Information 4SECO 2008 Highlights 5Schedule of Events 6Accommodations 9Optometry’s Marketplace™ Highlights 10Optometry’s Marketplace™ Exhibitor Listing 11OD Education Program Highlights 12OD Education Program 27AOP Education Program Highlights 28AOP Education Program 47Education Accreditation Information 48Registration Information 49OD Registration Form 50AOP Registration Form ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP Executive Committee President Doug Clark, OD President-Elect Wilburn Lord, Jr., OD Vice President Jonathan Shrewsbury, OD Treasurer Ron Bannister, OD Secretary Neil Draisin, OD, FCOVD Immediate Past President Sidney J. Stern, OD, FAAO Board of Trustees Lynn Hammonds, ODAL R. Dean Gurley, ODAR Ronald Foreman, OD FL Ted McElroy, OD GA William Reynolds, Jr., OD KY Darby Chiasson, OD LA Amy Crigler, OD MS William Hendrix, OD, BS, FAAONC David Hamill, ODSC Stan Dickerson, OD TN Marc Hudson, OD VA James Herman, ODWV CONTINUING EDUCATION COMMITTEE Optometric Education Program Development Paul Ajamian, OD, FAAO, Chair Andrew Cook, OD Gary Farley, OD Paige Foster, OD Walter Mayo, OD Glen Steele, OD, FCOVD AOP Program Development Thomas Griffith, OD, Chair Rosalind Overton-Smith, OD Susan Corwin, CO, COMT David Meldrum, LDO Stephan Sanford, LDO Billie Taylor, ABO, CPOT, NCLC Donna Suter, BA 2 Logistics Coordination Len Brown, OD, Chair Amanda Brewer-Smith, OD, MS Lynn Hammonds, OD Charles Harrill, OD, BS, BA Charles Heck, OD Robert McCullough, OD George Miffleton, OD Duane Mohon, OD Eric Oberdorf, OD Samuel Pierce, OD Kurt Steele, OD A. Gregory Toler, OD SECO Ambassadors T. Joel Byars, OD, Chair G. Robert Crosby, OD Lowell Gilbert, OD Martha Greenberg, OD Don Williamson, OD, FAAO President’s Invitation It is my pleasure to invite you to join us for SECO 2008, one of the largest optometry events in the world. Providing best-of-class education since 1924, SECO International is widely acknowledged as a leader in producing continuing education for the entire optometric team. This year is no exception. Held in Atlanta, February 27 – March 2, 2008, SECO 2008 has assembled the best in the profession and the best in the industry to challenge each attendee to raise the bar. With the Summer Olympic Games around the corner, we at SECO felt it only appropriate to develop an education program that inspires us to achieve new heights. Our unique educational tracks and special sessions will challenge each of us to push ourselves, just as an athlete would, to expand our skills and exceed all expectations. Optometrists and ancillary staff have a large selection of education from which to choose, including education designed for the entire team. Once again, we’ve placed great emphasis on providing the most comprehensive, relevant courses geared to the optometric staff. After all, everyone benefits from a staff that stays current on the latest advances and treatment options. This extraordinary educational program is what makes SECO The Education Destination™. In addition to our CE programs for optometrists, allied ophthalmic professionals and optometry students, you don’t want to miss Optometry’s Marketplace™. This year’s expansion to 70,000 square feet makes it one of the largest and most complete optometric exhibit halls in the country. Nearly 300 leading companies will demonstrate the latest in optometry. Whether you are in the market for equipment or high-end frames, Optometry’s Marketplace™ will have what you need to keep your practice on the cutting edge. SECO isn’t just about the business of optometry or even the continuing education. It’s also about networking and socializing with friends and colleagues – new and old. Our innovative events are unsurpassed. Don’t miss the “Opening Ceremonies” reception, featuring Grecian fare, prizes and entertainment. On Thursday night, the fur buses are back for the Atlantic Station Triathlon and will shuttle people to the popular Atlantic Station area where the Bad Habits will be playing in the Fox Sports Grill. And, finally, the SECO “Closing Ceremonies Celebration” will be held at the NEW World of Coca-Cola® featuring the legendary band America. With so many opportunities, you’ll discover why SECO 2008 is the place optometric professionals want to be. We hope that you will join us. Don’t wait to make your plans. Take advantage of the lower rates available and early registration incentives. Register online at www.seco2008.com. We look forward to seeing you in Atlanta in February! Sincerely, Doug Clark, OD President SECO International, LLC Indemnity of Liability: SECO International, LLC reserves the right to cancel this event without penalty and accepts no liability for damages, financial or otherwise, incurred as the result of cancellation. SECO International, LLC, will refund fees paid to SECO in the event of cancellation. Attendees are responsible for their safety in transit to and from this event and all costs and risks assumed under arranging travel (travel and lodging costs, etc.) Vendors, speakers and suppliers of this event do not necessarily represent the views, opinions or policies of SECO International, LLC. T h i s b r o c h u r e p r e pa r e d i n pa r t n e r s h i p w i t h C I B A V i s i o n - B e t t e r E y e s f o r a B e t t e r L i f e SECO International extends its appreciation to the following Corporate Supporters for making SECO 2008 possible… GENERAL INFORMATION Diamond Partners SECO 2008 is The Education Destination™, featuring almost 400 hours of optometric continuing education for eye care professionals. With numerous targeted sessions, interactive workshops and specialized education tracks, SECO 2008 will certainly offer what you are looking for and more. In addition to a world-class education program, SECO 2008 features Optometry’s Marketplace™, one of the largest exhibit halls in optometry. Optometry’s Marketplace™ is even larger than ever with 70,000 square feet of exhibit hall space and nearly 300 participating companies. SECO 2008 will host approximately 70 social and affiliate events to provide you with opportunities for entertainment, networking and meeting both new and old friends. Who? SECO 2008 is designed for optometrists, opticians, and ophthalmic professionals at all career levels who wish to expand their skills and professional knowledge, acquire new skills or professional accreditations, and develop networking and professional relations. SECO provides eye care professionals everything necessary to build and maintain a successful practice. Platinum Partners When? SECO 2008 is held Wednesday, February 27 through Sunday, March 2, 2008. The continuing education program begins Wednesday and closes Sunday. Optometry’s Marketplace™ opens on Thursday and closes Saturday. Where? SECO 2008 is conveniently located in Building A of the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) in Atlanta, Georgia. Select events are hosted at the Omni Hotel at CNN Center (Omni), which is the headquarter hotel for SECO 2008. The Marriott Marquis, Embassy Suites, and Days Inn Downtown hotels also are affiliated with SECO 2008 to provide overflow accommodations. All SECO courses and events are held at either the GWCC or Omni to provide attendees with the greatest convenience. More specific event location details are available in the on-site program. Tips for Reading this Brochure This registration brochure contains the most important and relevant information about SECO 2008 for prospective registrants. For your convenience, SECO International: • Publishes educational offerings in two formats, including a detailed description and an “At-A-Glance” spreadsheet. • Recommends reviewing course descriptions to obtain specific course information, including accreditation details. • Separates educational offerings by program – optometrist (OD) and allied ophthalmic professional (AOP) – and lists courses by date and time. • Provides icons and color codes, denoting additional information about courses. • Organizes courses by a three-digit course number that uniquely identifies each course, even those with identical (repeat) titles. • Offers timely updates and additional details about SECO 2008 at www.seco2008.com. SECO 2008 Registration Registration information and two education program registration forms are available at the end of this brochure to accommodate mail registration. Optometry’s Marketplace™ registration is available online only. SECO encourages attendees to register online, if possible, to access special incentives, registration information and instant purchasing. Visit www.seco2008.com to view information and register now. Gold Partners Silver Sponsors Bronze Sponsors *Don’t miss out on early registration discounts available November 1 – January 3, 2008! T h i s b r o c h u r e p r e pa r e d i n pa r t n e r s h i p w i t h C I B A V i s i o n - B e t t e r E y e s f o r a B e t t e r L i f e 3 SECO 2008 Highlights SECO’s success is evident in its numbers… 400 Hours of Education SECO 2008 offers nearly 400 hours of continuing education, firmly establishing SECO as The Education Destination™. Optometry professionals travel from near and far to attend its targeted sessions, interactive workshops and specialized education tracks. Designed to enhance your skills and expand your capabilities, SECO’s programs offer world-class education — at an unbelievable value. 21 Hours of Free OD Education With the continued support of leading industry companies, SECO is proud to offer access to 21 hours of complimentary continuing education. Special session topics from which to choose include: 060 “Practical Solutions for Daily Dilemmas – Part I,” Wednesday (2 Hrs.) 061 “Practical Solutions for Daily Dilemmas – Part II,” Wednesday (2 Hrs.) 062 “Oral Medications in Primary Eye Care,” Wednesday (2 Hrs.) 063 “Opening Ceremonies,” Thursday (2 Hrs.) 064 “Staying in Step with Innovation,” Thursday (2 Hrs.) 065 “Retina: A Look Ahead to 2020,” Thursday (2 Hrs.) 066 “High Performance Care of the Ocular Surface,” Saturday (2 Hrs.) 067 “Closing Ceremonies...” Sunday (3 Hrs.) of SECO’s “much talked about” parties, you’ll have many opportunities for entertainment during the meeting. Don’t miss Wednesday’s “Opening Ceremonies” reception, Thursday night’s “Atlantic Station Triathlon” event featuring the Bad Habits, and Saturday night’s “Closing Ceremonies Celebration” party at the NEW World of Coca-Cola®, featuring the band America. 136 Hours of Free AOP Education With SECO’s continuing commitment to optometric staff, at least 136 hours of AOP education is available at no additional charge. That means all attending opticians, certified ophthalmic technicians, paraoptometric professionals and other optometric team members have access to 114 no-fee courses with their registration. 50 Leading-Edge Multimedia Posters The Advanced Media Learning Center will feature more than 50 multimedia posters which combine the educational content of traditional posters with high-resolution images, audio and video. Self-assessment tests evaluate your clinical and diagnostic skills and allow you to compare your results with those of your professional colleagues. 300 Leading Industry Companies 26 SECO Scholars This year, SECO will recognize 26 optometrists during a ceremony for successfully completing the SECO Scholar Program. SECO congratulates those who’ve completed this two-year, in-depth program, focusing on Ocular Disease Tune-Up. The awards ceremony will be held during SECO 2008. Optometry’s Marketplace is one of the largest optometric exhibit halls in the country. Nearly 300 world-class exhibitors will occupy 70,000 square feet of space and demonstrate the latest in technology, equipment, products and services. The View returns this year, along with many frame companies – more than 60 in total – who will display the most fashionforward frames available today. ™ 2 Free Lunches The NEW World of Coca-Cola® 1 Great Location SECO is pleased to provide again this year complimentary lunch on Friday and Saturday for education program attendees. Not only do these luncheons save attendees money and time, they promote networking opportunities among participants and offer a convenient location in Optometry’s Marketplace™ for a lunch break. Indicate your desire to participate in the luncheons when you register. There’s really no other city like Atlanta. It combines world-class attractions, culture, business, dining, shopping, sports and nightlife with classic southern hospitality and charm. The Georgia World Congress Center is in the hub – surrounded by exciting venues like CNN Studios, Centennial Olympic Park, the NEW World of Coca-Cola®, the Georgia Aquarium, Philips Arena, the Georgia Dome and more. There’s something for everyone. 2 Spectacular Grand Prizes + 2 Lucky Individuals 1 Inspirational Theme Equals several reasons to visit Optometry’s Marketplace daily. While in Optometry’s Marketplace™, be sure to visit the Destination Stations for great giveaways and the chance to See the World on SECO! Two special travel vouchers, each a $10,000 value, will allow two lucky prize winners to see a part of the world they’ve never experienced previously, or maybe, their favorite destination in the entire world. ™ 70 Social and Affiliate Events At SECO 2008, there are many opportunities to socialize and network with friends and colleagues new and old. Whether it’s a class reunion or one 4 It wouldn’t be SECO if there wasn’t an innovative theme to tie it all together and make learning even more fun. This year’s program and events will challenge attendees to raise the bar – personally and professionally. With this theme, which precedes the 2008 Summer Olympic Games, it is SECO’s hope to inspire participants to meet the challenges of the optometric profession and achieve even greater success. Much like an athlete who continually pushes the limits of their skills, SECO’s educational program will allow optometry professionals to do the same and optimize their skills to deliver even better patient care and build successful practices. T h i s b r o c h u r e p r e pa r e d i n pa r t n e r s h i p w i t h C I B A V i s i o n - B e t t e r E y e s f o r a B e t t e r L i f e Schedule of Events Wednesday, February 27 7:00 AM – 5:00 PMArmed Forces Optometric Society Annual Meeting Renaissance Hotel Downtown 8:00 AM – 8:00 PMRegistration GWCC, Registration Hall 1:00 PM – 7:30 PMOD Education Program GWCC 7:30 PM – 9:00 PMOpening Ceremonies Reception Omni Hotel Saturday, March 1 7:00 AM – 5:30 PMRegistration GWCC, Registration Hall 8:00 AM – 5:30 PMOD Education Program GWCC & Omni Hotel 8:00 AM – 5:30 PMAOP Education Program GWCC & Omni Hotel 9:15 AM – 5:00 PMOptometry School Student Program Omni Hotel 10:00 AM – 4:00 PMOptometry’s Marketplace™ GWCC, Exhibit Halls A1 & A2 Thursday, February 28 8:00 AM – 7:00 PMRegistration GWCC, Registration Hall 8:00 AM – 8:30 PMOD Education Program GWCC & Omni Hotel 12:00 PM – 2:00 PMSECO Exhibit Hall Lunch GWCC, Exhibit Halls A1 & A2 7:30 PM – 12:00 AMClosing Ceremonies Celebration Featuring America The NEW World of Coca-Cola® 9:15 AM– 5:45 PMAOP Education Program GWCC & Omni Hotel 3:00 PM – 6:00 PMOptometry’s Marketplace™ GWCC, Exhibit Halls A1 & A2 7:30 PM – 11:30 PMAtlantic Station Triathlon Atlantic Station Sunday, March 2 7:00 AM – 12:00 PMRegistration Omni Hotel 8:00 AM – 11:00 AMOD Education Program Omni Hotel Friday, February 29 6:30 AM – 8:30 PMOD Education Program GWCC & Omni Hotel 8:00 AM – 12:45 PMAOP Education Program Omni Hotel 7:00 AM – 7:00 PMRegistration GWCC, Registration Hall 7:30 AM – 6:45 PMAOP Education Program GWCC & Omni Hotel 11:00 AM – 5:00 PMOptometry’s Marketplace™ GWCC, Exhibit Halls A1 & A2 12:00 PM – 2:00 PMECP Fellowship Lunch GWCC, Exhibit Halls A1 & A2 3:45 PM – 5:45 PMSoCO House of Delegates Omni Hotel 6:00 PM – 11:00 PMAlumni Receptions Omni Hotel 9:00 PM – 11:00 PMOptometry Student Party Omni Hotel T h i s b r o c h u r e p r e pa r e d i n pa r t n e r s h i p w i t h C I B A V i s i o n - B e t t e r E y e s f o r a B e t t e r L i f e 5 Travel Information Hotel Accommodations SECO encourages attendees to stay at an affiliated hotel and take advantage of negotiated discounted rates so that costs are kept low for all SECO 2008 attendees. Published hotel rates are effective beginning August 1, 2007, and will be available until the listed cut-off date or until the room block sells out, whichever occurs first. Attendees must arrange all reservations with the hotel of their choice. Hotels affiliated with SECO 2008 listed below offer discounted rates to attendees who identify themselves as attending SECO 2008. All transactions with the hotel are the responsibility of the guest. SECO International assumes no liability for errors or omissions regarding reservations of, or payment for, accommodations occupied by attendees. OPTOMETRY STUDENTS: Please contact your Faculty Representative or the SECO International office for information about special student discounts. For a direct link to hotel online reservations, see www.seco2008.com Omni Hotel at CNN Center Travel Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL) is widely considered one of the busiest airports in the world. SECO encourages attendees to visit www.atlanta-airport.com to learn more about transportation services to and from Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. Taxi fare to the Omni from Hartsfield-Jackson Airport is approximately $32 plus tax one-way for one passenger, and about $18 per person plus tax for two passengers. Airport shuttle buses leave the airport every 20 minutes and serve all major hotels in downtown Atlanta; one-way fare is approximately $16.50 per person. The Metropolitan Atlanta Rail and Transit Authority (MARTA), departs from Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport every few minutes. MARTA passengers may purchase a Breeze Card and one-way fare for $1.75 (the cost of purchasing a Breeze Card is not included in fare price). MARTA serves the Marriott from exit N1 of the North/South rail, Peachtree Center Station. MARTA serves the Omni from exit W1 of the East/West rail, CNN Center, Philips Arena, Georgia Dome Station. Visit www.itsmarta.com to learn more about MARTA fares, rail maps, and schedules. 100 CNN Center, Atlanta, GA 30303 Hotel Direct: (404) 659-0000 • Reservations: (800) 524-0500 www.omnihotels.com Single/Double: $164 You must mention SECO 2008 to receive this rate. The deadline to receive this discounted hotel rate is February 4, 2008. Marriott Marquis 265 Peachtree Center Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30303 Hotel Direct: (404) 521-0000 • Reservations: (888) 829-1392 www.atlantamarquis.com Single/Double: $164 You must mention SECO 2008 to receive this rate. The deadline to receive this discounted hotel rate is February 4, 2008. Embassy Suites Hotel Atlanta – Olympic Centennial Park 267 Marietta Street, Atlanta, GA 30313 Hotel Direct: (404) 223-2300 www.embassysuites.com Single/Double: $199 You must mention SECO 2008 to receive this rate. The deadline to receive this discounted hotel rate is February 7, 2008. Days Inn Atlanta Downtown 300 Spring Street, Atlanta, GA 30308 Hotel Direct: (404) 523-1144 www.daysinn.com Single/Double: $119 You must mention SECO 2008 to receive this rate. The deadline to receive this discounted hotel rate is January 26, 2008. 6 SECO 2008 Shuttle Service SECO International provides complimentary shuttle service between affiliate hotels* and the GWCC and Omni Hotel at CNN Center. Shuttle service runs continuously Wednesday through Sunday between affiliate hotels and the Omni/GWCC. SECO recommends that attendees allow at least 15 minutes traveling from affiliate hotels to the GWCC and Omni to ensure on-time arrival for courses. * Embassy Suites is located next to the GWCC – no shuttle service will be provided. Travel Packages SECO International now offers an official travel agency to assist SECO 2008 attendees traveling to Atlanta. Please contact SECO’s official travel agent, JourneyCorp, for travel questions at (800) 305-4911 or (212) 339-2960. Mention SECO 2008 when booking travel through JourneyCorp. T h i s b r o c h u r e p r e pa r e d i n pa r t n e r s h i p w i t h C I B A V i s i o n - B e t t e r E y e s f o r a B e t t e r L i f e Closing Ceremonies Celebration At the World of Coca-Cola® in Atlanta, Georgia March 1, 2008 • 7:30PM - Midnight Join SECO for an exclusive evening of entertainment, light appetizers, and cocktails at the NEW World of Coca-Cola® featuring the band America. Featuring the band America T h i s b r o c h u r e p r e pa r e d i n pa r t n e r s h i p w i t h C I B A V i s i o n - B e t t e r E y e s f o r a B e t t e r L i f e 7 Optometry’s Marketplace™ Experience one of the largest optometric exhibit halls in the country… Optometry’s Marketplace™ is one of the largest exhibit halls in optometry. This year, it is even larger with 70,000 square feet of exhibit hall space and nearly 300 exhibitors. These leading industry companies will feature the latest ophthalmic equipment, products, and services available today. Optometric professionals will be able to experience the latest in technology, try the most recent product breakthroughs and view the most fashionable eyewear trends. Your 2008 Marketplace experience will arm you with the right combination of products and services to expand your business capabilities and provide the best possible eye care to your patients. The Marketplace also will feature two lunches on Friday and Saturday allowing for more time on the exhibit floor, daily prizes to excite marketplace attendees, and a Grand Prize Giveaway awarding two lucky registered professionals the opportunity to See the World on SECO! Two dream vacations, each valuing $10,000, will allow the winners to experience the vacation of their choice. Optometry’s Marketplace™ will have it all and will inspire you to achieve even greater professional success. Don’t miss this unique experience. I look forward to seeing you in Atlanta in February. Sincerely, This year’s Marketplace is not only larger, but easier to navigate and filled with new opportunities for continuing education and commerce for attendees. The View, featuring innovative and fashionable frames, is back and occupies an even larger space in the hall. The continuing education program this year will challenge attendees to raise the bar through education and expand their skills as practitioners, as well as increase their practice profitability. This theme also will be prevalent in Optometry’s Marketplace™. The new attendee lounge, Eye-lympic Village, will include the Cyber Café, bookstore, and areas for attendees to take a much-needed break. Dale L. Morris, OD Exhibits Committee Chair Optometry’s Marketplace™ Hours: Thursday, February 28 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM Friday, February 29 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday, March 1 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM EDUCATION PAVILION LUNCH AREA ENTRANCE THE EYE-LYMPIC VILLAGE LUNCH AREA 8 ENTRANCE ENTRANCE INFO INFO ATTENDEE LOUNGE T h i s b r o c h u r e p r e pa r e d i n pa r t n e r s h i p w i t h C I B A V i s i o n - B e t t e r E y e s f o r a B e t t e r L i f e Optometry’s Marketplace™ Highlights SECO’s Largest Marketplace Ever With the increasing popularity of Optometry’s Marketplace™, SECO has added even more space to the exhibit hall this year to accommodate the expanding roster of exhibitors. Nearly 300 industry-leading companies will occupy 70,000 square feet of exhibit hall space. They will demonstrate the latest ophthalmic technology, equipment, products and services available today. Attendees will have more from which to select in an easy-to-navigate hall filled with opportunities for continuing education, commerce, networking and socializing. Everything Under One Roof Optometry’s Marketplace™ is more diverse than ever, featuring a wide range of exhibitors offering everything from pharmaceuticals to fashion-forward frames. You’ll find what you need to ensure success – for you personally and for your optometry practice. SECO has a long-standing reputation for providing a broad spectrum of technology and product-focused exhibits. In recent years, SECO also has become a meeting that features thousands of frame styles, from high-end, luxury eyewear to affordable, stylish frames and sport-specific eyewear. More than 60 frame companies will display the highest quality frames available today. Whether fashion-forward or retro-inspired, the looks found in Optometry’s Marketplace™ can be seen on the most recognizable faces around the world and SECO attendees have the opportunity to bring them to their patients. There are more chances to win. Every hour, someone will win an Apple iPod Shuffle in Optometry’s Marketplace™. Scratch-off cards will be available at each of the Destination Stations and someone will win the popular iPod hourly. You’ll want to journey through the hall to find the designated Destination Stations not only for the chance to win an iPod, but for the unique travel giveaways too. Don’t Forget … Lunch is On Us There’s no need to leave the exhibit hall to grab a bite to eat. Sign up for one of the free lunches in Optometry’s Marketplace™ and mingle with friends and colleagues. The lunches are complimentary to all continuing education registrants and $10 to those not participating in continuing education courses. You are invited to attend: • The Eye Care Professional Fellowship Lunch, Friday, Feb. 29, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. • The SECO Exhibit Hall Lunch, Saturday, March 1, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Take a Break in the Eye-lympic Village, SECO’s New Attendee Lounge The new attendee lounge, Eye-lympic Village, is available to all attendees during the hours Optometry’s Marketplace™ is open. Inside, you’ll find places to relax along with SECO’s Cyber Café supported in part by Office Mate, Barnes and Noble® bookstore, a popular Starbucks® cart, and free Internet connection. SECO 2008 has made being away from the office virtually worry-free. See the World on SECO! and More Prizes Awarded Hourly While at SECO, you may want to give some thought to your next vacation. Would you like to climb the Eiffel Tower in Paris? Eat gelato in Italy? Or, snowboard in Colorado? It’s completely up to you. See the World on SECO! is this year’s grand prize drawing and two lucky registered attendees will win a $10,000 travel voucher good for airfare, hotel accommodations and travel expenses on the vacation of their choice. For a chance to be one of the big winners, attendees must swipe their official SECO Passport at all of the five Destination Stations located throughout Optometry’s Marketplace™. Two winners will be randomly selected during the Saturday Exhibit Hall Lunch. T his broch u re prepared in partnership w ith C I B A V ision - B etter E y es for a B etter L ife • S E C O I N T E R N A T I O N A L 2 0 0 8 9 Exhibitors as of September 14, 2007 A & A Optical A.I.T. Industries ABBA Optical, Inc. ABS Inc. Smart Mirror Accutome, Inc. Acuity Pro/VisionScience Software Addition Technology, Inc. Advanced Medical Optics* Advanced Vision Research Alcon Laboratories, Inc.* Allergan* Alpha Viana, Inc. American Academy of Optometry American Optometric Association AmeriSciences Ancom Business Products Army Medical Recruiting Art Optical Contact Lens, Inc. Aspex Eyewear Atlanta/Olympic Optical Co. Avesis Incorporated Base Curve Bausch & Lomb* BBH Eyewear Best Image Optical, Inc. Biosyntrx, Inc. Blanchard Contact Lens, Inc. Brican America Bright Display Briot USA Burton Ophthalmic California Accessories Canon Medical Systems Carl Zeiss Meditec* Carl Zeiss Vision* Carolina Ophthalmics CBD/TOMEY Charmant USA Chemalux AR CIBA Vision, a Novartis Company* Clarity Medical Systems ClearVision Optical CNC Eyewear Comlite Systems Commercials On Hold Compulink Business Systems Contact Lens Spectrum CooperVision, Inc. Costa Del Mar COW Industries, Inc. Custom Eyes DGH Technology, Inc. Dream Eyewear Dynamic Labs Eagle Vision 10 Eastern Ophthalmic Supply & Repair, Inc. Eastern States Eyewear, Inc. Eidolon Optical, LLC Elite Eyewear EMR Logic Systems Inc./OD Professional Ennco Display Systems, Inc. Eschenbach Optik Essilor of America* Europa International Eye Designs Eyecare Business EyeCodeRight EyeCOR by Nteon Eyefinity* Eyemaginations, Inc. EyeMed Vision Care EyeQuip EyeTel Imaging Fashion Optical Displays Fast Grind/Super Systems FCI Ophthalmics Fine & Particular Eyewear Beausoleil First Vision Media Group, Inc. Ganellen Enterprises GE Healthcare Financial Services Gerber Coburn Good-Lite Co. Grant, Italia-USA / Estroff Optical GreatAmerica Leasing grow/cms Haag-Streit USA* HAI Laboratories, Inc. Hart Specialties, Inc. Heidelberg Engineering* Heine USA Ltd. Hilco Hoya Vision Care* HTS, Inc. Hydrogel Vision Corporation ic! berlin America I-dealoptics Imagewear Inhouse Inland Diamond Products Innova Systems, Inc. Inspire Pharmaceuticals, Inc. International Optics Group, Inc. Interstate Optical, Inc. Keeler Instruments Inc. Kenmark Group Konan Medical Kowa Optimed, Inc. Lafont Company LasikPlus Latham & Phillips Ophthalmic LBI Lido West Eyeworks LINDBERG Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Lobob Laboratories, Inc. Lombart Instrument Luxottica Group M & S Technologies MacuChek/MacuScope Marchon Eyewear Marco Marcolin USA, Inc. Matsco Maui Jim, Inc. MaximEyes by First Insight* Medennium, Inc. Medical Solution Engineering Medical Video Concepts, Inc. MedOp Inc. Menizzi Italy Mid-Gulf Instruments, Inc. Modern Optical International Mountain Computer Systems MSF Computing Inc. MSS National Optronics National Vision, Inc. NC Eyewear Nidek, Inc. Oakley OASIS Medical, Inc. Ocular Instruments, Inc. Oculus, Inc. OCuSOFT, Inc. Odyssey Medical, Inc. OfficeMate OGI Frames Oliver Peoples, Inc. Ooh la-la de Paris Ophthal-Mix Network, Inc. Ophthonix, Inc. Optek Optical Works Corporation Optics Incorporated Optikam Tech Inc. OPTIQ FRAMES OptoGlobal Optometric Management Optos North America* Optovue, Inc. OSA International Paragon Vision Sciences Pearle Vision Pfizer Ophthalmics* Polycore Optical USA PolyVue Distribution, Inc. Practical Systems, Inc. Precision Vision Prima Systems, Inc. Primary Care Optometry News / SLACK Inc. Pro Design Denmark Rapid Pathogen Screening, Inc. Reflections Eyewear Reichert, Inc. Reliance Medical Products, Inc. REM Eyewear Review of Optometry* Robertson Optical Lab, Inc. Safilo USA Sama Eyewear Santinelli International ScienceBased Health See Worthy Shamir Insight, Inc. Signet Armorlite, Inc. Silhouette Optical Sonogage, Inc. Southern College of Optometry Spectacle Eyeworks Spectera Stereo Optical Company, Inc. Stonebridge Pharma, LLC Studio 3: Occhiali, Inc. Suppleyes, Inc. Swinger Mirrors Synemed SynergEyes, Inc. TelScreen Three Rivers Optical Topcon Medical Systems Transitions Optical TURA Ultra Palm Optical Unilens Corporation, USA US Ophthalmic Veatch Ophthalmic Instruments Vision-Ease Lens VisionWeb Vistakon* Vistakon Comfort Station* Viva International Group Volk Optical Inc. VSI/Vision Systems, Inc. VSP* VSP Labs* W.B. Saunders / Mosby Walman Optical Wal-Mart Vision Centers Welch Allyn, Inc. Williams Group Woodlyn, Inc. X-cel Younger Optics ZeaVision * Bolded companies are Corporate Supporters of SECO 2008. T h i s b r o c h u r e p r e pa r e d i n pa r t n e r s h i p w i t h C I B A V i s i o n - B e t t e r E y e s f o r a B e t t e r L i f e OD Education Program Highlights There’s no question – the SECO 2008 OD Continuing Education Program raises the bar. The best and brightest in optometry have been assembled to deliver a worldclass program that will challenge each of us to achieve a new level of success – both personally and professionally. Known as The Education Destination™, SECO 2008 will be held in Atlanta February 27 – March 2, 2008 and will host eye care professionals from around the world. Those who come to SECO come not only to learn the latest in the industry, but network and share ideas with colleagues, and of course, have a little fun too. Much of what you will see this year is not available anywhere else in the country. There will be more opportunities than ever before for optometrists to get the continuing education they want and need. SECO will offer more than 150 hours and 97 total courses to ODs. Our lineup of special sessions, panels, tracks and workshops will cover everything from “Cataract Conundrums” and “Complicated Corneas” to the “It’s Geek to Me” practice management track. With the Summer Olympics being held in Beijing in 2008, SECO was inspired to adopt this theme and name many of its courses and educational tracks in its honor. You’ll enjoy taking part in one of this year’s innovative Olympic-themed courses. Among the many unique to SECO are: “High Hurdles: The Most Challenging Resident Cases of the Year,” “Wrestling with Vista,” “Nutrition for the Athlete and You,” “Go the Distance with Anterior Segment,” and “Taking Uveitis to the Mat.” SECO 2008 will provide a broad array of cleverly-titled courses that really get to the heart of what you need to provide the best patient care and build a successful practice. In addition to an impressive OD Program, you’ll be equally impressed with this year’s larger-than-ever Optometry’s Marketplace™ where you’ll find the latest technology, equipment and products. Our events, as usual, will be unsurpassed in innovation and entertainment value. I encourage you to register soon, as many will be clamoring for the new courses and workshops. Register early to receive discounted rates and use our easy online registration process to ensure you are registered for the courses and activities you want. And, with SECO’s many joint education courses, don’t forget to bring your staff so that you can take a team approach to continuing education and practice management. On behalf of the entire CE Committee, I look forward to seeing you in Atlanta! Let the games begin! Sincerely, The Education Destination™ SECO is more than an annual continuing education meeting. It’s The Education Destination™ – where optometrists from around the world converge to learn the latest in optometry. SECO 2008 will feature an extraordinary continuing education program with more than 95 total courses led by approximately 79 of the world’s leading optometry experts. ODs can take advantage of: • More than 150 hours of valuable OD education from which to choose • 21 hours of free continuing education and special sessions • 32 hours of CE credit possible Raise the Bar in Your Practice Throughout the continuing education program SECO has assembled, attendees will see the Raising the Bar theme in the continuing education tracks and course titles. Athletic-themed icons and images in the program reinforce the theme of challenging our attendees to exceed the expectations of their patients and overcome hurdles to attain a successful practice. You’ll want to tap your inner-athlete and take advantage of the special sessions as well as courses in the following 18 all-new and innovative educational tracks: • Breakfast with the Experts Track • Structure vs. Function Face Off Track • It’s Geek to Me Track • Retinal Relay Track • Red Eye Round Up Track • SECO Rookie Class Track • Making a Splash in Eye Research Track • Champions for Children Track • CIBA Vision Corneal Track • A Day in the Life of… Track • Glaucoma Game Plan Track • Get Up to Speed with Oral Meds Track • Special Topics Medley Track • Special People, Special Needs Track • On Your Mark! Get Set! Go! Track • Vault to Success Track • Heavyweight Contender Track • Approaching the Finish Line Track Joint Education Opportunities It sounds a bit cliché, but we all know it’s true – optometry is a team sport. And, SECO has designed several of its courses to accommodate optometric team learning. The “One Team, One Dream” Track includes five courses to help ODs and AOPs hone their practice management skills. Finally, the optometry team can take advantage of “Closing Ceremonies – The Thrill of Vision to the Agony of Da Feet,” which looks at systemic and ocular disease. Joint courses may be found in both education programs. Student Education Young optometrists are challenged to succeed from the moment they graduate optometry school. SECO International offers a one-day education program, Saturday, March 1, 2008, to help students prepare to face important decisions when they enter the optometric profession. The optometry student education program is produced by SECO International, LLC, and supported in part by The Vision Care Institute. Student sessions include “Optometry’s Marathon and a Half,” “Passing the Torch – Getting Involved,” and “Twelve Strategies that Will Define Your Success.” Students who complete all three of SECO’s student education program courses will receive a $100 cash stipend in appreciation for their participation. In addition, SECO International will host a party for optometry students on Friday, February 29 from 9 to 11 p.m. For more information, visit www.seco2008.com. Paul C. Ajamian, OD, FAAO General Chairman CE Committee T h i s b r o c h u r e p r e pa r e d i n pa r t n e r s h i p w i t h C I B A V i s i o n - B e t t e r E y e s f o r a B e t t e r L i f e 11 Course Descriptions Optometrist Education This course is intended for recording Food is served during this course Wednesday THURsday Special Session 060 Practical Solutions for Daily Dilemmas – Part I 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM 2 hrs. CEC Mark Wright, OD, FCOVD; Carole Burns, OD This course will show you how easy it is to manage your practice by utilizing objective, industrystandard benchmarks and will show you how to analyze the data and give you practical answers related to daily operations of your practice. We will also discuss the necessary tools to handle different patient personality types, so that more patients will be compliant with your treatment plans. These tools will help you increase the quality of care delivered in your practice as well as increase patient satisfaction. Supported in part by The Vision Care Institute 100 Presbyopic Correction in Refractive Surgery 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM 1 hr. CEC Sondra Black, OD There will be a discussion of various presbyopic refractive surgery options. These include monovision, multifocal, LASIK, sclera implants and multifocal intraocular lenses. Guidelines will be given on how to determine which surgical option is best suited for each patient. Supported in part by TLC Laser Eye Centers NO FEE 20427-PM Special Session 061 Practical Solutions for Daily Dilemmas – Part II 3:15 PM - 5:15 PM 2 hrs. CEC Mark Wright, OD, FCOVD; Carole Burns, OD; Gary Moss, OD, MBA, FAAO; Phyllis Oppenheim; Peter Shaw-McMinn, OD This rapid fire course gives you practical answers to the daily dilemmas we face, such as written records release, the divorced parent who is paying the bill but does not have custody, and the 18 year old instructing you not to tell his parents anything. Also covered will be the changes you must make to secure your records, an easy way to code the new pay-for-performance codes, S codes to provide discounts to your self-pay patients, proficiency testing your job applicants, and the impact of HIPAA and sexual harassment rules and regulations. Supported in part by The Vision Care Institute NO FEE COPE PENDING Special Session 062Oral Medications in Primary Eye Care 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM 2 hrs. CEC Randall Thomas, OD, MPH, FAAO; Ron Melton, OD, FAAO This course reaches the cutting edge of contemporary medical management with oral drugs used to treat eye disease. Clinical application of the oral pharmaceuticals is stressed with case presentations. Included is a review of all relevant drug classes as well as an update on what is new. NO FEE 12 20471-PH $22.00 16644-RS 101Systemic Hypertension 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM 1 hr. CEC Kimberly Lambreghts, OD Nearly 57 million Americans (30%) over the age of 40 have been diagnosed with hypertension and this number is on the rise. The ability to diagnose hypertensive changes in the retina thereby preventing serious complications both visually and systemically (i.e. stroke) is a responsibility of every primary eye care specialist. A meaningful discussion of the disease process is essential to fully appreciate the retinal pathology we observe clinically. The major focus of this lecture will be to review the etiology and pathophysiology of systemic hypertension as well as to present the major treatment modalities. Hypertensive retinopathy will also be covered. $22.00 15212-SD 102 Putting the Squeeze on Meibomian Gland Dysfunction 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM 1 hr. CEC Katherine Mastrota, MS, OD Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD), a widespread and chronic problem, may be the most common cause of dry eye. Obstruction, inflammation and infection of the meibomian gland disrupts the ocular tear film precipitating a myriad of patient symptoms. This course describes the pathophysiology of MGD with emphasis on the evaluation and management of patients with the disease. Current and emerging treatment strategies will be discussed for this common frustrating disease entity. $22.00 103 A New Angle: Anterior Segment OCT 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM 1 hr. CEC Christopher Quinn, OD Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) has gained widespread adoption for posterior segment imaging. Explore how this high-resolution imaging technology can help our understanding, diagnosis and management of corneal and anterior segment disease. Supported in part by Heidelberg Engineering $22.00 20376-AS 104Nutriceuticals 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM 1 hr. CEC Jill Autry, OD, RPh The world of nutriceuticals is exploding. Vitamins, herbal products, and/or dietary supplements are used routinely by patients throughout the United States. In this lecture, a pharmacist/ optometrist will discuss the most commonly used nutriceuticals today and their place in the health care world. $22.00 15730-PH Special Session 063Opening Ceremonies 9:15 AM - 11:45 AM 2 hrs. CEC Steven Gedde, MD; Leo Semes, OD, FAAO; John Sheppard, MD, ScB, MMSc SECO 2008 kicks off with the latest in anterior segment disease and glaucoma by three leading experts in eye care. Start your SECO experience with a motivational message, followed by valuable information that you can take home and use to provide better patient care. Supported in part by Allergan NO FEE COPE PENDING Lunch & Learn 105 How Do I Co-Manage That? 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM 1 hr. CEC Christopher Quinn, OD Most doctors are experienced with comanagement of patients who have undergone cataract surgery. Explore the essentials of co-management of other surgical procedures, including trabeculoctomy, pterygium removal, corneal transplants, and blepharoplasty. Supported in part by VSP $22.00 20330-AS 13052-AS CEE T h i s b r o c h u r e p r e pa r e d i n pa r t n e r s h i p w i t h C I B A V i s i o n - B e t t e r E y e s f o r a B e t t e r L i f e Lunch-N-Learn 106Ocular Aerobics: Enhancing Performance with Silicone Hydrogels 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM 1 hr. CEC Christine Sindt, OD; Bobby Christensen, OD Silicone hydrogel lenses have provided us with new opportunities and new challenges. Based on past experience and future advancements, this course is filled with take-home pearls for best Si/ Hy performance. Supported in part by CIBA Vision $22.00 20219-CL Special Session 064Staying in Step with Innovation 1:45 PM - 3:45 PM 2 hrs. CEC Frank Bucci, MD; Tom Kislan, OD This course will discuss how multifocal, intraocular lens (IOL) technology can positively influence the primary refractive co-management eye care practice. Multifocal IOL prescribing, counseling, pre-op and post-op care will be discussed and will demonstrate how this can lead to practice growth. The course also will emphasize proper ocular surface management; which is key to excellent surgical outcomes. Supported in part by AMO NO FEE COPE PENDING 107 Grand Rounds in Si/Hy: Vision, Comfort and Ocular Health 4:45 PM - 5:45 PM 1 hr. CEC Tom Stout, OD; Kelly Kerksick, OD This course is designed to provide attendees with a better understanding of how to make silicone hydrogel (Si/Hy) lenses an integral part of their contact lens practice. Case examples will be presented giving attendees clinical scenarios of how silicone hydrogel lenses benefit both the patient and the practice. Supported in part by Bausch & Lomb. A heavy hors d’ oeuvres reception to follow. $22.00 20329-CL Special Session 065Retina: A Look Ahead to 2020 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM 2 hrs. CEC Jeffry Gerson, OD; Greg Fox, MD As we look at the future demographics of our practice, we can expect to see more patients with retinal pathology. This course will review today’s cutting-edge retinal technology along with future developments. In addition, you will learn about oral, topical and injectable medications, diagnostic tests, the importance of genetics, and summaries and videos of new surgical techniques. Supported in part by Bausch & Lomb no fee Cope Pendingcee Friday Breakfast with the Experts Track 108 Hey Doc, Can I Pick Your Brain: Glaucoma Gab 6:30 AM - 7:30 AM 1 hr. CEC Ian Ben Gaddie, OD, FAAO Have a few questions about glaucoma? Need a second opinion? This interactive small group discussion about everyday management of glaucoma allows practitioners to bring their own cases, and bounce them off a private practice colleague who specializes in glaucoma. Breakfast Course 113Strengthening Clinical Partnerships 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM 2 hrs. CEC James Owen, OD, MBA; Sondra Black, OD This course will help practitioners feel more comfortable working with a refractive center. Preoperative candidacy, as well as postoperative care will be discussed. In addition, a technology and procedure update will be provided. Lastly, this course will share how practitioners can effectively build a refractive practice. Supported in part by AMO $44.00 20257-PM $30.00 Breakfast with the Experts Track 109 Hey Doc, Can I Pick Your Brain: Dry Eye Dilemmas 6:30 AM - 7:30 AM 1 hr. CEC Kelly Nichols, PhD, MPH, OD, FAAO What do you do with those hard to manage dry eye cases? This course invites you to bring your interesting cases to discuss over a delicious breakfast. $30.00 CIBA Vision Corneal Track 114Therapeutics and Contact Lenses 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM 2 hrs. CEC Bobby Christensen, OD It’s not always “smooth sailing” with contact lens wearers. This course will explore both the benefits and risks of contact lens practice. It will cover the diagnosis and management of ulcers, hypoxia, medication reactions, accidents, and contact lens irritation. Supported in part by CIBA Vision $44.00 Breakfast with the Experts Track 110 Hey Doc, Can I Pick Your Brain: Cataract Conundrums 6:30 AM - 7:30 AM 1 hr. CEC Daryl Mann, OD Cataract surgery and its postoperative care tend to be very predictable and seldom complicated these days. However, optometrists need to be prepared to manage surgical complications and unexpected outcomes. This course invites you to bring your interesting cases for discussion over the breakfast table. $30.00 Breakfast with the Experts Track 111 Hey Doc, Can I Pick Your Brain: Retinal Review 6:30 AM - 7:30 AM 1 hr. CEC Anthony Cavallerano, OD There are many new advances in medical and surgical retina. This course invites you to bring your interesting cases and we will discuss the issues that affect your patients every day! $30.00 Breakfast with the Experts Track 112 Hey Doc, Can I Pick Your Brain: Neuro Nail Biters 6:30 AM - 7:30 AM 1 hr. CEC Dennis Mathews, OD More and more optometrists are involved in diagnosing and co-managing complicated neuro cases such as myasthenia, multiple sclerosis, and tumors. This course invites you to bring your interesting cases for discussion with a leading neuro-optometry professor. 20327-CL Structure vs. Function Face Off Track 115 Interpreting Glaucoma Fields with the HFA 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM 2 hrs. CEC John McSoley, OD; Leo Semes, OD, FAAO The purpose of this course is to help the participant better interpret automated visual fields. Characteristics of reliability, true vs. artifactual defects, and progression will be discussed with descriptions and interpretations of various examples. Supported in part by Carl Zeiss Meditec & Carl Zeiss Vision $44.00 20470-GO CEE Red Eye Round-Up Track 116Red in the Face, Red in the Eye 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM 2 hrs. CEC Katherine Mastrota, MS, OD; Christopher Quinn, OD Explore the top 12 causes of a “red eye” associated with a “red face.” Facial redness may be due to flushing, a rash related to an infectious organism or from an underlying medical issue. Learn how to diagnose and treat the issue, particularly if they are concomitant conjunctivitis, uveitis, blepharitis or retinitis – all of which could be part of the clinical picture. $44.00 20460-AS CEE $30.00 T h i s b r o c h u r e p r e pa r e d i n pa r t n e r s h i p w i t h C I B A V i s i o n - B e t t e r E y e s f o r a B e t t e r L i f e 13 Retinal Relay Track 117Retinal Disease Detection 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM 2 hrs. CEC Jeffry Gerson, OD Although clinical exams by the optometrist will not be completely overtaken by automated technology in the next few years, diagnostic equipment has continued to grow in importance. As many practices purchase different instruments for their offices, it is important to realize the difference between the available options. This course will use case reports to help demonstrate how different instruments are used in the office to aid in diagnosis and evaluation of treatments for posterior segment pathology. Supported in part by Optos Making a Splash IN Eye Research Track 250 Landmark Studies from NEI: The Impact on Disease Management 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM 2 hrs. CEC Mark Dunbar, OD Landmark clinical studies from the National Eye Institute (NEI) often help dictate the standard of care for the management of many of the common ocular disease conditions that are seen in ophthalmic practices. Topics discussed include the management and treatment of retinal vascular disease, glaucoma, and macular degeneration among others. This course also includes the latest updates from these landmark studies. $44.00 cope pending SECO Rookie Class Track 300 Head to the Podium: The Path to Public Speaking 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM 2 hrs. CEC Carla Curtsinger, BS It’s not just what you say, but how you say it. A presenter’s delivery skills affect both the audience’s image of the presenter and the clarity of his/her message. Through a combination of lecture, discussion, and hands-on practice, this course helps participants demonstrate leadership through communication and public speaking. Supported in part by Alcon 118 10 Diseases You Never Want to Miss 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM 2 hrs. CEC John Sheppard, MD, ScB, MMSc Treat and anticipate complications occurring in conditions that require practiced diagnostic acumen, including staphylococcal hypersensitivity keratitis, non-pigmented Fuchs’ dystrophy, pseudo-exfoliation syndrome, Thygeson’s superficial punctate keratitis, ocular ciratricial pemphigoid, conjunctival squamous cell carcinoma, recalcitrant conjunctivitis, conjunctival melanoma, adenovirus keratoconjuctivitis, recurrent erosion syndrome, phlyctenulosis, herpes uveitis, and Fuchs’ uveitis syndrome. $44.00 17902-SD One Team, One Dream Track 119Over the Top: Improving Patient Satisfaction 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM 2 hrs. CEC David Pearce, BS This course is designed to give eye care professionals a basic understanding of how to differentiate their practice in a competitive market to achieve higher sales per patient, increased penetration of premium products and services, and improved patient satisfaction. Supported in part by HOYA No FEE COPE PENDING Champions for Children Track 120 Current Concepts in Children’s Eye Care 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM 2 hrs. CEC Michael Gallaway, OD; Jane Gwiazda, PhD; Glen Steele, OD, FCOVD; This panel will cover the current trends in children’s eye care, including amblyopia research leading to options in clinical treatment, management of refractive conditions based on recent clinical trials of spectacle lenses, contact lenses, drug therapies, methods for slowing the progression of myopia, and communicating the child’s problems to other professionals. Supported in part by VSP $44.00 14 $44.00 NO FEE 20259-GO COPE PENDING It’s Geek To Me Track 500 Computers in the Eye Care Practice 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM 2 hrs. CEC Dan Bintz, OD Computers have become integral to all facets of the eye care practice. This course will discuss networks, Web-based security issues, and Webbased video surveillance. It also will emphasize computer-based vision therapy, computer-based marketing via your practice Web site, and patient and staff education. $44.00 20141-PM Workshop 600 3-D Gonio Workshop 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM 2 hrs. CEC Greg Black, OD; Julie Tyler, OD This workshop consists of a review of normal and pathologic angle structures. You will view 3-D slides of normal and pathologic angle structures and experience “hands-on” gonioscopy instruction and performance. $125.00 COPE PENDING 128 Controversies in Anterior Segment Therapy 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 1 hr. CEC J. James Thimons, OD Anterior segment therapy has had an explosion of new and challenging developments over the last year. This course will review the latest achievements in the areas of pharmaceutical therapy, office technologies, “off label” use of medications and surgical techniques that will impact our patient care in 2008. $22.00 20536-AS CIBA Vision Corneal Track 121 Modern Approaches to Complicated Corneas 10:15 AM - 12:15 PM 2 hrs. CEC Christine Sindt, OD This course covers surgical and contact lens management of complicated corneas. Current research and theories will be reviewed. Topography and diagnosis are key topics. This lecture is geared toward improving communication and referrals between comanaging doctors. Supported in part by CIBA Vision $44.00 13597-CL Structure vs. Function Face Off Track 122Octopus Perimetry: A Fresh Approach 10:15 AM - 12:15 PM 2 hrs. CEC Robert Vandervort, OD, FAAO Want to reduce test time and patient/technician complaints about performing high quality threshold perimetry? Need to brush up on your skills interpreting visual fields regardless of the auto-perimeter? Learn about the “new kid on the block” that’s been here all along. Supported in part by Haag-Streit USA $44.00 20244-GL Red Eye Round-Up Track 123 World’s Scariest Lids and Lashes 10:15 AM - 12:15 PM 2 hrs. CEC Kimberly Lambreghts, OD Lid disease is the most common ocular condition encountered in an optometric practice. An understanding of the etiology, symptomatology and clinical appearance will greatly enhance the practitioners’ ability to manage and prescribe for this patient population. This lecture will cover a variety of eyelid pathology using a case based discussion format and will focus on the etiology, pathophysiology, clinical features and management options for infectious and noninfectious eyelid conditions. $44.00 18112-AS 20258-FV T h i s b r o c h u r e p r e pa r e d i n pa r t n e r s h i p w i t h C I B A V i s i o n - B e t t e r E y e s f o r a B e t t e r L i f e CEE Retinal Relay Track 124Retinal Grand Rounds: The Broad Jump in Technologies 10:15 AM - 12:15 PM 2 hrs. CEC Anthony Cavallerano, OD This course discusses digital retinal imaging modalities and presents an overview of the emerging trends in technology in primary eye care settings. The discussion includes a summary of digital imaging systems, their integration into patient care, and the important role of new devices in establishing new standards of care for diabetes, glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration. Supported in part by Heidelberg Engineering $44.00 20469-PS CEE 125Office Emergencies 10:15 AM - 12:15 PM 2 hrs. CEC Kathryn Gurney, OD; Kevin Gurney This course is aimed at OD’s and their staff to better understand and respond to major and minor emergencies in their office. $44.00 19636-SD SECO Rookie Class Track 301On the Starting Block: Preparing for Practice 10:15 AM - 12:15 PM 2 hrs. CEC Walter West, OD, FAAO This course provides the encouragement and direction necessary to help make you a better self-manager and leader. It is specifically designed for the optometrist who has been practicing for five years or less. Supported in part by Alcon Red Eye Round-Up Track 131Favorite Cases Grand Rounds 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM 2 hrs. CEC Brad Sutton, OD, FAAO This course uses real patient encounters to highlight several interesting ocular conditions. Pathologies discussed include iris melanoma, toxocariasis, choroidal folds, papillophlebitis, canthaxanthine retinopathy, choroidal effusion, metastatic choroidal tumors and others. no fee $44.00 COPE PENDING It’s Geek To Me Track 501 Intra-Office Communications 10:15 AM - 12:15 PM 2 hrs. CEC John Scibal, OD Communication is the key to anyone’s success. This course demonstrates communication techniques to benefit both work and personal life. Emphasis will be placed on team building in the office. In addition, you will learn about the use of technology, office manual design and implementation, employee performance evaluations, and how to get the most out of staff meetings. One Team, One Dream Track 126 Coaching for Peak Performance 10:15 AM - 12:15 PM 2 hrs. CEC Donna Suter Eliminate the frustration of training and managing your staff by learning steps that effectively build staff performance, confidence, and motivation. This seminar covers how you can tap into employees’ self-motivation, the effectiveness of incentives, the three training principles (educate, coach and apply), who and what influences negative behavior, and how to achieve high performance and profits. Supported in part by The Vision Care Institute $44.00 $44.00 CIBA Vision Corneal Track 129Treating Corneal Infections from Start to Finish 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM 2 hrs. CEC Christine Sindt, OD In order to treat corneal infections appropriately, there must be a comprehensive differential diagnosis and treatment plan. There are numerous challenges to reaching the therapeutic goal. This course covers corneal infections from diagnosis to the final stages of healing. Supported in part by CIBA Vision 20375-PM Champions for Children Track 127Kontacts for Kids 10:15 AM - 12:15 PM 2 hrs. CEC Suzanne Wickum, OD, FAAO Are you adequately prepared to fit young children with contact lenses? Learn the key differences between pediatric and adult contact lens fitting. Discover tips on contact lens materials and parameters, as well as fitting procedures that are appropriate for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Supported in part by VSP $44.00 15061-GL Cope Pending CEE 20266-CL Making a Splash IN Eye Research Track 251Keratoconus: Predicting Your Patients’ Prognosis 10:15 AM - 12:15 PM 2 hrs. CEC Karla Zadnik, OD, PhD Results from the Collaborative Longitudinal Evaluation of Keratoconus (CLEK) study will be reviewed so that practitioners can understand how factors like age, corneal curvature, contact lens wear, and other demographics affect their keratoconus patients’ future. $44.00 $44.00 19038-AS Structure vs. Function Face Off Track 130Diagnosing and Following Nerve Defects with OCT and GDx 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM 2 hrs. CEC Ian Ben Gaddie, OD, FAAO; Mark Dunbar, OD Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) and GDx have emerged as important tools in the management of patients with glaucoma. This lecture will provide a nuts and bolts, case-based approach to understand and interpret OCT and GDx in the diagnosis and management of glaucoma. Supported in part by Carl Zeiss Meditec & Carl Zeiss Vision $44.00 CEE Retinal Relay Track 132Everything You Need to Know About VEGF but Are Afraid to Ask 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM 2 hrs. CEC Alan Franklin, MD Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF) is a key growth factor during vascular development. One of its receptors, KDR, plays a pivotal role in endothelial cell proliferation and differentiation. This course will examine the role of VEGF in a variety of retinal disorders. $44.00 20326-PS COPE PENDING Workshop 601 3-D Optic Nerve 10:15 AM - 12:15 PM 2 hrs. CEC John McSoley, OD; Steven Gedde, MD This interactive workshop reviews many examples of optic nerves across the spectrum of glaucoma. Special techniques are employed for stereoscopic examination of subtle findings of damage and progression. $125.00 20468-PS 133 Medical Errors 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM 2 hrs. CEC Brian Den Beste, OD This course satisfies the requirements of Florida Statute 456.013(7) relating to the prevention of medical errors as part of the licensure and renewal process. Nothing is worse than receiving a letter from an attorney requesting your chart. The course reviews root cause analysis, error reduction, error prevention, and patient safety. We will review multiple cases that the lecturer has been involved in over the past 20 years both as a defendant and as an expert witness. $44.00 19143-EJ One Team, One Dream Track 134The EMR Decathlon 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM 2 hrs. CEC Christopher Quinn, OD; Kelly Kerksick, OD; Daryl Mann, OD; Robert Vandervort, OD, FAAO Implementing an electronic medical record (EMR) system in your practice is like a cross country race. Hills, valleys and obstacles will slow you down. This course will look at factors that slowed down other practices, and what should be considered in order to have your practice running smoothly with EMR. The course will include pros and cons of individual systems to help you select the right system. The goal of this course is to make the “race” as easy as possible for you and your staff. Supported in part by maximEyes by First Insight $44.00 cope pending 20248-PD T h i s b r o c h u r e p r e pa r e d i n pa r t n e r s h i p w i t h C I B A V i s i o n - B e t t e r E y e s f o r a B e t t e r L i f e 15 Champions for Children Track 135 Binocular Vision Disorders: What to Do When Refraction Does Not Solve the Problem 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM 2 hrs. CEC Michael Gallaway, OD Learn how to easily diagnose the four most prevalent accommodative and vergence problems with only four questions and four tests. This course explores the best treatment options; including home vision therapy, and practice management considerations. Supported in part by VSP Workshop 602 What’s Up in Low Vision? 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM 2 hrs. CEC Dawn DeCarlo, OD This course will provide an overview of lowvision rehabilitation as a treatment modality for the disability caused by eye disease. The role of other rehabilitation service providers will be discussed, as well as how to build relationships. The course also will provide an overview of current low-vision devices and technologies. $44.00 Making a Splash IN Eye Research Track 252Treatment Options for Myopia 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM 2 hrs. CEC Jane Gwiazda, PhD The high prevalence of myopia emphasizes the importance of finding effective treatments to slow progression. This course will review recent lens and drug clinical trials and discuss clinical recommendations based on the latest findings. Other topics include overcoming the maximum one-year benefit of most current treatments, identifying children likely to benefit from a particular treatment, and determining when to introduce a treatment and for how long. Structure vs. Function Face Off Track 136New Technologies in Structure and Function 4:45 PM - 6:45 PM 2 hrs. CEC John Flanagan, PhD, MCOptom, FAAO; Michael Chaglasian, OD; Visual function in glaucoma is most commonly assessed by standard, automated perimetry. Three-dimensional imaging of the optic nerve and retina is now also a standard practice in the detection and management of the disease. The scientific principles, clinical application and relevance of these techniques with respect to present-day optometric practice will be presented and discussed. Supported in part by Heidelberg Engineering $44.00 $44.00 20264-FV 20216-go SECO Rookie Class Track 302 High Hurdles: The Most Challenging Resident Cases of the Year 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM 2 hrs. CEC Alan Kabat, OD, FAAO This course offers a potpourri of challenging cases seen by optometric residents. Topics include anterior segment diseases, retinal disorders, glaucoma and oculo-systemic disorders. Diagnosis and management strategies are emphasized. Supported in part by Alcon no fee 20391-sd $125.00 20247-LV 20325-PS 20466-SD CEE It’s Geek To Me Track 502 Wrestling with Vista 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM 2 hrs. CEC Anthony Diecidue, OD The latest iteration of the famed Windows operating system is a year old now and we’re still experiencing issues with it. In this course, some of the newest features of Windows Vista will be discussed and some of the inherent problems many users are having will be investigated. In addition, solutions to some of the most frequently asked questions will be provided. If you want to learn more about Windows Vista and how to optimize it, this course is for you. Retinal Relay Track 138FORGE Ahead! 4:45 PM - 6:45 PM 2 hrs. CEC Ian Ben Gaddie, OD, FAAO; Leo Semes, OD, FAAO This course will highlight preferred practices for examining the optic nerve in glaucoma. We will also discuss framing disease severity at diagnosis and the clinical implications for disease severity at diagnosis. Many clinical case examples will be used to demonstrate the systematic evaluation of the optic nerve. Supported in part by Allergan $44.00 $44.00 cope pending 20265-PM $44.00 Red eye Round-Up Track 137The Complete Cancer Course 4:45 PM - 6:45 PM 2 hrs. CEC Peggy Achenbach, OD The definition of terms, causes of cancer, the mechanism of tumor development, prevention and screening, and cancers by organ site will be reviewed. An extensive synopsis of ocular cancer types, definitions, diagnostic techniques, and treatments are included. Cancer management including new treatments and combination treatments will be discussed in detail. $44.00 139Neuro Grand Rounds 4:45 PM - 6:45 PM 2 hrs. CEC Dennis Mathews, OD Eight ocular neurology cases, including optic neuropathies and oculomotor disorders, will be presented in this course. Differential diagnosis and potential management strategies will be emphasized to enable you to conquer your fear of neuro-and motility-related cases. CEE One Team, One Dream Track 140 Protect Yourself From Identity Theft 4:45 PM - 6:45 PM 2 hrs. CEC Branch Walton This course will define identity theft and alert you to steps you can take both as a consumer and within the workplace, to minimize information leakage as well as highlight best practices to reduce your risk. $44.00 cope pending Champions for Children Track 141 Hurdles in Amblyopia 4:45 PM - 6:45 PM 2 hrs. CEC Suzanne Wickum, OD, FAAO Be prepared to treat amblyopia based on recent clinical study results. Patient case studies will be used to explore refractive adaptation, refractive surgery in children, traditional occlusion, penalization, near active therapy, age limits, treatment duration and termination, compliance, recurrence, and psychosocial issues. Supported in part by VSP $44.00 20214-FV It’s Geek To Me Track 503The Computerized Optical Lab 4:45 PM - 6:45 PM 2 hrs. CEC John Scibal, OD In-house labs can be good and bad. This course will help you decide if an on-site computerized optical lab is right for you, and how to establish one. Break-even points will be discussed, including the important issue of staffing. The course will include a debate of the pros and cons of surfacing, finishing, casting, and trace/send – all of which will help you decide which is best for you. $44.00 20263-PM Dinner Course 142 Co-Managing the New IOLs 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM 2 hrs. CEC Paul Ajamian, OD, FAAO; Lawrence Woodard, MD The role of the doctor of optometry in surgical care is rapidly expanding. Premium or lifestyle lenses, including multifocal and toric IOLs, are gaining wide acceptance from patients. Are you on board? We will discuss how best to counsel patients who are good candidates and who are not, and how to appropriately co-manage with your surgeon of choice. Supported in part by Alcon $44.00 16 20467-NO cope pending T h i s b r o c h u r e p r e pa r e d i n pa r t n e r s h i p w i t h C I B A V i s i o n - B e t t e r E y e s f o r a B e t t e r L i f e Saturday Heavyweight Contender Track 143Taking Uveitis to the Mat 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM 1 hr. CEC Daryl Mann, OD Not only is uveitis a leading cause of blindness, but it is a frequent ocular disease with which optometrists must wrestle. One’s challenge is to know how to treat uveitis, for how long to treat it and when to obtain additional laboratory tests. This course will discuss how to systematically approach the uveitic patient in order to take down the inflammation, pin its diagnosis, and ultimately dominate the match. Supported in part by Review of Optometry $22.00 20242-AS A Day in the Life of … Track 144The Pharmacist 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM 1 hr. CEC Marla Jones, RPh This course provides insight into the daily lives of retail pharmacists and the importance of positive working relationships with the doctor of optometry. Both the benefits of positive physicianpharmacist relationships and the consequences of negative relationships are discussed. Additionally, the course will cover topics such as collaborative drug therapy management legislation, Medicare Part D, and good physician behaviors/habits in relation to pharmacists. $22.00 20213-PH Glaucoma Game Plan Track 145Establishing a Winning Glaucoma Practice 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM 1 hr. CEC Steven Barry Eiden, OD Glaucoma management has become an integral part of optometric practice. This course reviews keys to successful patient care, office management, patient education, and practice growth. Additional topics include current diagnostic and therapeutic technologies, keys to compliance and education, follow-up care and billing fee structures. $22.00 20212-GL Get Up To Speed with Oral Meds Track 146 Writing Oral Scripts 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM 1 hr. CEC Jill Autry, OD, RPh Increasingly, we are using oral medications to treat ocular conditions. To correctly prescribe these pharmaceutical agents, it is important we understand the proper usage, dosages, and contraindications. In this lecture, a pharmacist/ optometrist will detail how to properly use and write prescriptions for oral medications. Supported in part by VSP $22.00 20262-PH Special People, Special Needs Track 147 Helping the Hearing Impaired 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM 1 hr. CEC Alan French, OD Common obstacles to working with hearing impaired patients include both communication barriers and inappropriate exam technique. This course will help the optometrist understand how best to communicate with and medically treat the hearing impaired patient. $22.00 20323-PM 603 CPR Certification - Morning 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM 2 hrs. CEC Kathryn Gurney, OD; Kevin Gurney This is an American Heart Association Healthcare Provider (AHA) CPR recertification class. In July 2006, the AHA enacted new revisions to the CPR guidelines for all levels. This class will renew your certification as well as teach all the new updates. The price of the course includes the CPR book and certificate. The certificate will be mailed to participants approximately 2 weeks after completing the course. Vault to Success Track 148Retaining Valuable Employees 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM 1 hr. CEC Craig Thomas, OD Experienced optometrists know how hard it is to keep good employees. Learn how to be an effective manager in a service-oriented business like optometry. Emphasis is placed on staff retention basics such as hiring the right people, and then providing good leadership and management to your team. $95.00 $22.00 cope pending $125.00 149Spreading the Word on Bifocal Contacts 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM 1 hr. CEC Kelly Kerksick, OD The presbyopic population is growing rapidly! Bifocal contact lenses are a viable solution for many patients. Come and hear how a progressive private practitioner incorporates these lenses into a modern eye care practice. Supported in part by Bausch & Lomb Special Session 066 High Performance Care of the Ocular Surface 9:15 AM - 11:15 AM 2 hrs. CEC Kelly Nichols, PhD, MPH, OD, FAAO; David Chu, MD; Bob Lanier, MD; J. James Thimons, OD Be the best OD you can be! This exciting, cutting-edge course offers the latest and greatest ocular surface management tips from a variety of experts. The “high performance care” includes new diagnostic and management algorithms, the latest research, new technology and cross-disease management for dry eye, allergies, and infections, including fungal and acanthamoeba. Supported in part by Alcon $22.00 cope pending On Your Mark! Get Set! Go! Track 150 Nutrition for the Athlete and You 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM 1 hr. CEC Rick Mayo; Natalie Logan, RD, LD, ACSM-CPT This course will explore the latest nutritional information used by today’s athletes and how that information can be used to create a better nutritional plan for you. Learn the facts about calorie intake, food timing, supplementation and hydration and how these factors can drastically affect an athlete’s performance. We’ll show you how to apply this information to your own nutritional habits to help you look and feel great! $22.00 cope pending Special Topics Medley Track 151Thyroid Dysfunction 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM 1 hr. CEC Kimberly Lambreghts, OD The eyes often are “windows” to other diseases and medical conditions. This course will review the main functions of the thyroid gland and thyroid hormones, as well as the diagnosis, treatment and management of the various ocular presentations of this disease. $22.00 20396-PM Workshop 604 3-D Gonio Workshop 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM 2 hrs. CEC Greg Black, OD; Julie Tyler, OD This workshop consists of a review of normal and pathologic angle structures. You will view 3-D slides of normal and pathologic angle structures and experience “hands-on” gonioscopy instruction and performance. no fee COPE PENDING 20241-AS Approaching the Finish Line Track 400Optometry’s Marathon and a Half 9:15 AM - 11:15 AM 2 hrs. CEC James Sandefur, OD; Gary Odom; Glen Steele, OD, FCOVD This session will highlight the strategies that have been used to change the profession into what it is today, along with the efforts required to facilitate these changes. This session will outline the many legislative initiatives necessary to achieve these successes, along with practical tips on how to become involved with your legislator(s). Supported in part by The Vision Care Institute no fee optometry student education program 20243-SD T h i s b r o c h u r e p r e pa r e d i n pa r t n e r s h i p w i t h C I B A V i s i o n - B e t t e r E y e s f o r a B e t t e r L i f e 17 ONE TEAM, ONE dream 812New Frame and Lens Designs in the Optometric Office 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM 1 hr. CEC Sharon Leonard, FNAO, ABO-AC, FCLSA This course will explore the recent advances in frame materials, lens designs, and their application. Wavefront technology and free-form lens design will be discussed. In addition, this course will review ultra short corridor lenses and newer high-index lenses, as well as trends in frame colors, materials, and construction. Particular emphasis will be placed on working with AR coatings, newer photochromics, and specialized occupational lenses. Supported in part by Carl Zeiss Meditec & Carl Zeiss Vision $22.00 A Day in the Life of … Track 153The Allergist 1:15 PM - 3:15 PM 2 hrs. CEC Bob Lanier, MD Optometrists see many patients with ocular allergies and on many occasions these patients need to see a specialist. What happens when you send your patient to an allergist? Get a glimpse into the world of a prominent allergist, and see how he diagnoses and manages the patients you send to him. Supported in part by Alcon $44.00 cope pending $44.00 20357-PM 605 CPR Certification - Midday 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM 2 hrs. CEC Kathryn Gurney, OD; Kevin Gurney This is an American Heart Association Healthcare Provider (AHA) CPR recertification class. In July 2006, the AHA enacted new revisions to the CPR guidelines for all levels. This class will renew your certification, as well as teach all the new updates. The price of the course includes the CPR book and certificate. The certificate will be mailed to participants approximately two weeks after completing the course. $95.00 20393-pm Special Topics Medley Track 160 Abused Patients 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM 1 hr. CEC Alan French, OD Physical abuse manifests in a variety of forms that may become evident in the optometric practice. Of particular concern are pediatric complaints presenting without correlated or substantiated concurrent signs, symptoms or history. This course will review signs, techniques and required legalities when dealing with suspected abuse patients. $22.00 20240-PM Heavyweight Contender Track 152Ocular Pharmacology Rounds 1:15 PM - 3:15 PM 2 hrs. CEC Jimmy Bartlett, OD, DOS, ScD This course considers clinical “pearls” in the medical management of numerous conditions encountered in the optometric office. Examples include how to avoid drug interactions with systemic medications, new therapies for age-related macular disease, and contemporary treatment of acne rosacea. It will also address considerations regarding the medical treatment of glaucoma, steroids in the management of dry eye, and other topics that will improve the care delivered in optometric offices. Supported in part by Review of Optometry $44.00 18 20464-PH Vault to Success Track 157 A Run Through the Jungle of Medical-legal Risks 1:15 PM - 3:15 PM 2 hrs. CEC Steven Barry Eiden, OD We face the perils of professional liability each and every day in clinical practice. Join us in an interactive discussion of the principles of risk management, including topics such as informed consent, abandonment, documentation/medical record keeping, and standards of care. A number of actual cases will illustrate the various principles of risk management in optometric eye care. 20205-PM Glaucoma Game Plan Track 154Secrets of a Glaucoma Specialist 1:15 PM - 3:15 PM 2 hrs. CEC Steven Gedde, MD All of us have some experience with glaucoma, but is there a “black box” of answers somewhere out there? This course, presented by one of the country’s leading glaucoma specialists, will let you in on the secrets that will help you gain confidence in diagnosing and treating this common disease. Supported in part by Pfizer Ophthalmics 158 What’s the Solution? 1:15 PM - 3:15 PM 2 hrs. CEC Kelly Nichols, PhD, MPH, OD, FAAO There is confusion about contact lens solutions these days—which should be used for what kind of patient? If you question whether you should alter your solution recommendations, come to this lecture to hear the latest research and market trends. Supported in part by AMO $44.00 $44.00 20377-GL Get Up To Speed with Oral Meds Track 155 Common Drug Interactions 1:15 PM - 3:15 PM 2 hrs. CEC Peggy Achenbach, OD This course is an overview of the pharmacology and mechanisms of adverse drug reactions (ADRs). Participants will learn methods to predict and prevent them, as well as some of the more common oral medications prescribed by ODs and the ADRs associated with those medications. Supported in part by VSP $44.00 20645-PH CEE Special People, Special Needs Track 156 Is Your Practice American Disabilities Act (ADA) Friendly? 1:15 PM - 3:15 PM 2 hrs. CEC Joan Stein, BS Rome wasn’t built in a day. Learning the ins and outs of the American Disabilities Act (ADA) is not something that can be learned or achieved in a day either. Having a clearer understanding of your ADA obligations can put you on the right path toward opening your doors to many who may not otherwise be able to fully enter and participate. $44.00 20322-CL On Your Mark! Get Set! Go! Track 159 How to Conduct a Sports Vision Evaluation 1:15 PM - 3:15 PM 2 hrs. CEC Steve Beckerman, OD, FAAO; Steve Hitzeman, OD This course will discuss the step by step implementation of a sports vision program on a local, regional, and national level. The current utilization of sports vision services by athletes and the need for vision care in the athletic population will be presented. The components of a sports vision screening and the protocols will be delineated. Analysis of the results and the management of the athletes’ visual needs will be covered via sport specific examples. $44.00 16700-FV Approaching the Finish Line Track 401 Passing the Torch - Getting Involved 1:45 PM - 2:45 PM 1 hr. CEC Kevin Alexander, OD; Douglas Clark, OD; Susanne Cunningham, OD This course will discuss why students need to learn and embrace the value of striving for leadership opportunities in organized optometry. This session will also highlight ways students may take leadership roles within local, state, and national associations upon graduation from optometry school. Supported in part by The Vision Care Institute no fee optometry student education program CEE T h i s b r o c h u r e p r e pa r e d i n pa r t n e r s h i p w i t h C I B A V i s i o n - B e t t e r E y e s f o r a B e t t e r L i f e 606 CPR Certification – Evening 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM 2 hrs. CEC Kathryn Gurney, OD; Kevin Gurney This is an American Heart Association Healthcare Provider (AHA) CPR recertification class. In July 2006, the AHA enacted new revisions to the CPR guidelines for all levels. This class will renew your certification, as well as teach all the new updates. The price of the course includes the CPR book and certificate. The certificate will be mailed to participants approximately two weeks after completing the course. $95.00 20392-pm Glaucoma Game Plan Track 164The Marathon of Long Term Glaucoma Care 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM 2 hrs. CEC John McSoley, OD; Steven Gedde, MD This course discusses the clinical findings and decisions encountered during the management of glaucoma patients. The course reviews cases at every stage -- from early diagnosis through the various management options and during the course of long-term follow up. Supported in part by Pfizer Ophthalmics Special Topics Medley Track 161Taking the Mystery Out of Abnormal Pupils 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM 1 hr. CEC Brad Sutton, OD, FAAO Though they are of great concern, abnormal pupils do not have to be intimidating. This course provides the busy practitioner with the knowledge needed to appropriately diagnose and manage conditions leading to abnormal pupillary function such as Argyll-Robertson syndrome, Adie’s tonic pupil, third nerve palsies, and Horner’s syndrome. $22.00 14614-NO Approaching the Finish Line Track 402Twelve Strategies That Will Define Your Success 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM 2 hrs. CEC Walter West, OD, FAAO This course is a valuable, entertaining, not to miss presentation, focused on the often unrecognized challenges that graduates face as they transition to business owner, partner, associate or employee. Supported in part by The Vision Care Institute no fee optometry student education program Heavyweight Contender Track 162 Go the Distance With Anterior Segment 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM 2 hrs. CEC J. James Thimons, OD Staying abreast of the latest developments in the ever-changing world of anterior segment disease can be a real challenge for the community based eye care practitioner. This course addresses the newest developments in the ever-changing field. Supported in part by Review of Optometry $44.00 cope pending CEE A Day in the Life of … Track 163The Neurologist 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM 2 hrs. CEC Chris Russell, MD Many patients come in to the optometric office with eye complaints, but really have neurological issues. Learn from a neurologist what types of conditions are seen commonly in his or her practice, including an update on multiple sclerosis, myasthenia, and much more. This course emphasizes the role of the co-managing OD. $44.00 $44.00 cope pending CEE Get Up To Speed with Oral Meds Track 165 Prescribing Oral Antibiotics, Antivirals and Narcotics 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM 2 hrs. CEC Jimmy Bartlett, OD, DOS, ScD This course covers selection and clinical uses of currently employed anti-infective agents appropriate for ophthalmic use. Practical applications of the penicillins, cephalosporins, macrolides, and tetracyclines are emphasized. Antiviral agents, including Valtrex and Famvir, are discussed for treatment of herpes simplex keratitis and ophthalmic zoster. In addition, this course covers clinically useful opioids and their substitutes, as well as emphasizing practical prescribing habits. Supported in part by VSP $44.00 20463-PH CEE Special People, Special Needs Track 166The Do’s and Don’ts of Working With the Differently Abled 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM 2 hrs. CEC Robert Vandervort, OD, FAAO; Vicky Vandervort, OD As parents of a severely handicapped child, the speakers will provide perspectives on understanding and working with families with disabled children. They also will share techniques on how to examine patients who have disabilities and/or behavioral problems. $44.00 On Your Mark! Get Set! Go! Track 168 Prevention and Management of Ocular Trauma in Athletes 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM 2 hrs. CEC Steve Hitzeman, OD; Steve Beckerman, OD, FAAO Sports Vision Optometrists need to be prepared to diagnose and treat a variety of sports related ocular trauma. They must also be knowledgeable in the risks of sports eye injuries in various activities and protective eye-wear options. The course will discuss demographics of sports eye injuries and how to prevent them. It will use case studies to discuss common and interesting sports related eye injuries and their treatment and management. $44.00 COPE PENDING CEE Sunday Special Session 067 Closing Ceremonies – The Thrill of Vision to the Agony of Da Feet 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM 3 hrs. CEC Anthony Cavallerano, OD; John Giurini, DPM; Bob Stanton, MD Diabetes mellitus is a systemic disease with numerous complications in organs other than the eye. As primary care providers, optometrists play an important role on the healthcare team in promoting coordinated, timely and systematic care in preventing micro and macro vascular complications. This comprehensive course covers the expanded role of the primary care optometrist in care of the patient with diabetes and will discuss evolving trends in systemic management of the patient with diabetes, while presenting an overview of evolving therapies in treating diabetic retinopathy and other end-organ complications. Supported in part by VSP no fee cope pending 20321-PM Vault to Success Track 167You’ve Won the Gold, Now What? 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM 2 hrs. CEC John Scibal, OD Running a “million-dollar” practice may not be the dream that you think it is. Large practices have their own unique set of problems and can easily result in doctor burnout. This course covers practical tips the speaker has learned the hard way. It will show how to increase efficiency and reduce stress through better staff management, utilization of technology, and when and how to hire an associate. Wealth management and estate planning will also be covered. $44.00 20313-PM 20506-NO T h i s b r o c h u r e p r e pa r e d i n pa r t n e r s h i p w i t h C I B A V i s i o n - B e t t e r E y e s f o r a B e t t e r L i f e 19 WEDNESDAY & Thursday Day at a Glance A Better Path to The Finish Line TRACK 8:00 AM Presbyopic Correction in Refractive Surgery S. Black 8:00-9:00AM 8:15 AM 8:30 AM Supported in part by 8:45 AM 9:00 AM 9:15 AM Special Session Opening Ceremonies Gedde, Semes, Sheppard 9:15-11:45AM 9:30 AM 9:45 AM 10:00 AM Supported in part by 10:15 AM 10:30 AM 10:45 AM 11:00 AM 11:15 AM AS 11:30 AM 063 11:45 AM 12:00 PM 12:15 PM Lunch-n-Learn How Do I Co-Manage That? Quinn 12:15-1:30PM 12:30 PM 12:45 PM 1:00 PM 1:15 PM 1:30 PM 1:45 PM 2:00 PM Supported in part by Special Session Practical Solutions for Daily Dilemmas… Part I Wright, Burns 1:00-3:00PM 2:15 PM CL 106 Supported in part by PM 2:45 PM Supported in part by Special Session Staying in Step with Innovation Bucci, Kislan 1:45-3:45PM Supported in part by 2:30 PM AS 105 Lunch-n-Learn Enhancing Performance... Silicone Hydrogels Sindt, Christensen 12:15-1:30PM 060 3:15 PM 3:30 PM 3:45 PM 4:00 PM 4:15 PM Special Session Practical Solutions… Part II Wright, Burns, Moss, Oppenheim, Shaw-McMinn 3:15-5:15PM Supported in part by 4:30 PM 4:45 PM PM 5:00 PM 061 5:15 PM 5:30 PM 5:45 PM 6:00 PM 6:15 PM Special Session Oral Medications in Primary Eye Care R. Thomas, Melton 5:30-7:30PM Optometry’s Marketplacetm 3:00 PM PM 064 Grand Rounds in Si/Hy... Stout, Kerksick 4:45-5:45PM Supported in part by CL 107 Reception to follow Course 107 6:30 PM 6:45 PM 7:00 PM PH 7:15 PM 062 Special Session Retina: A Look Ahead to 2020 Gerson, Fox 6:30-8:30PM Supported in part by 7:30 PM 7:45 PM 8:00 PM PS 8:15 PM 065 20 T h i s b r o c h u r e p r e pa r e d i n pa r t n e r s h i p w i t h C I B A V i s i o n - B e t t e r E y e s f o r a B e t t e r L i f e RS 100 Optometrist Education Program Systemic Hypertension Lambreghts 8:00-9:00AM SD 101 Putting the Squeeze on Meibomian Gland Dysfunction Mastrota 8:00-9:00AM ...Anterior Segment OCT Quinn 8:00-9:00AM AS 102 Supported in part by Nutriceuticals Autry 8:00-9:00AM AS PH 103 104 COPE Accreditation Key CLINICAL OPTOMETRY Contact Lenses (CL) Functional Vision/Pediatrics (FV) General Optometry (GO) Low Vision (LV) OCULAR DISEASE Glaucoma (GL) Peri-Operative Management of Ophthalmic Surgery (PO) Refractive Surgery Management (RS) Treatment & Management of Ocular Disease: Anterior Segment (AS) Treatment & Management of Ocular Disease: Posterior Segment (PS) RELATED SYSTEMIC DISEASE Neuro-Optometry (NO) Pharmacology (PH) Principles of Diagnosis (PD) Systemic/Ocular Disease (SD) (OPTOMETRIC) BUSINESS MANAGEMENT Ethics/Jurisprudence (EJ) Practice Management (PM) Please see course descriptions for approval status. T h i s b r o c h u r e p r e pa r e d i n pa r t n e r s h i p w i t h C I B A V i s i o n - B e t t e r E y e s f o r a B e t t e r L i f e 21 FRIDAY Day at a Glance CIBA VISION CORNEAL TRACK 6:30 AM Glaucoma Gab Gaddie 6:30-7:30AM 6:45 AM 7:00 AM STRUCTURE VS. FUNCTION FACE OFF TRACK Dry Eye Dilemmas Nichols 6:30-7:30AM Cataract Conundrums Mann 6:30-7:30AM RED EYE ROUND-UP TRACK IT’S GEEK TO ME TRACK Retinal Review Cavallerano 6:30-7:30AM Neuro Nail-Biters Mathews 6:30-7:30AM 7:15 AM 108 7:30 AM Breakfast with the Experts: Hey Doc, Can I Pick Your Brain 7:45 AM 8:00 AM Therapeutics and Contact Lenses Christensen 8:00-10:00AM 9:00 AM Breakfast Course Strengthening Clinical Partnerships Owen, S. Black 8:00-10:00AM 9:15 AM Supported in part by 8:15 AM 8:30 AM 8:45 AM 109 Supported in part by 110 Interpreting Glaucoma Fields with the HFA McSoley, Semes 8:00-10:00AM 111 Red in the Face, Red in the Eye Mastrota, Quinn 8:00-10:00AM RETINAL RELAY TRACK 112 Computers in the Eye Care Practice Bintz 8:00-10:00AM Retinal Disease Detection Gerson 8:00-10:00AM Supported in part by Supported in part by 10 Diseases You Never Want to Miss Sheppard 8:00-10:00AM 9:30 AM PM CL GO AS PM PS SD 9:45 AM 113 114 115 116 500 117 118 Octopus Perimetry: A Fresh Approach R. Vandervort 10:15AM-12:15PM World’s Scariest Lids and Lashes Lambreghts 10:15AM-12:15PM Intra-office Communications Scibal 10:15AM-12:15PM 11:00 AM Modern Approaches to Complicated Corneas Sindt 10:15AM-12:15PM Retinal Grand Rounds: The Broad Jump in Technologies Cavallerano 10:15AM-12:15PM Office Emergencies Kathryn Gurney, Kevin Gurney 10:15AM-12:15PM 11:15 AM Supported in part by 10:00 AM 10:15 AM 10:30 AM 11:30 AM 11:45 AM 12:00 PM 12:15 PM 12:30 PM 12:45 PM 1:00 PM 1:15 PM 1:30 PM 1:45 PM 2:00 PM 2:15 PM 2:30 PM 2:45 PM 3:00 PM 3:15 PM 3:30 PM 3:45 PM 4:00 PM 4:15 PM Optometry’s Marketplacetm 10:45 AM Supported in part by Supported in part by CL GL AS PM PS SD 121 122 123 501 124 125 12-2 PM ECP Treating Corneal Infections from Start to Finish Sindt 2:30-4:30PM Supported in part by Diagnosing and Following Nerve Defects with OCT and GDx Gaddie, Dunbar 2:30-4:30PM Favorite Cases Grand Rounds Sutton 2:30-4:30PM Wrestling with Vista Diecidue 2:30-4:30PM Everything You Need to Know about VEGF but Are Afraid to Ask Franklin 2:30-4:30PM Medical Errors Den Beste 2:30-4:30PM Supported in part by AS PD PS PM PS EJ 129 130 131 502 132 133 4:30 PM 4:45 PM 5:00 PM 5:15 PM 5:30 PM 5:45 PM 6:00 PM New Technologies in Structure and Function Flanagan, Chaglasian 4:45-6:45PM The Complete Cancer Course Achenbach 4:45-6:45PM The Computerized Optical Lab Scibal 4:45-6:45PM FORGE Ahead! Gaddie, Semes 4:45-6:45PM Supported in part by Neuro Grand Rounds Mathews 4:45-6:45PM Supported in part by 6:15 PM PS SD PM GL NO 6:30 PM 136 137 503 138 139 6:45 PM 7:00 PM 22 T h i s b r o c h u r e p r e pa r e d i n pa r t n e r s h i p w i t h C I B A V i s i o n - B e t t e r E y e s f o r a B e t t e r L i f e Optometrist Education Program SECO ROOKIE CLASS TRACK ONE TEAM, ONE DREAM TRACK MAKING A SPLASH IN EYE RESEARCH TRACK Head to the Podium: The Path to Public Speaking Curtsinger 8:00-10:00AM Over the Top: Improving Patient Satisfaction Pearce 8:00-10:00AM Landmark Studies From NEI Dunbar 8:00-10:00AM Supported in part by Supported in part by CHAMPIONS FOR CHILDREN TRACK Current Concepts in Children’s Eye Care Gallaway, Gwiazda, Steele 8:00-10:00AM 3-D Gonio Workshop G. Black, Tyler 8:00-10:00AM Supported in part by PM PM GO FV GO 300 119 250 120 600 On the Starting Block: Preparing for Practice West 10:15AM-12:15PM Coaching for Peak Performance Suter 10:15AM-12:15PM Kontacts for Kids Wickum 10:15AM-12:15PM Supported in part by Supported in part by Keratoconus: Predicting Your Patients’ Prognosis Zadnik 10:15AM-12:15PM Supported in part by Controversies in Anterior Segment Therapy Thimons AS 10:00-11:00AM 128 3-D Optic Nerve Workshop McSoley, Gedde 10:15AM-12:15PM PM PM AS CL GL 301 126 251 127 601 Fellowship Lunch High Hurdles: The Most Challenging Resident Cases of the Year Kabat 2:30-4:30PM The EMR Decathlon Quinn, Kerksick, Mann, Vandervort 2:30-4:30PM Treatment Options for Myopia Gwiazda 2:30-4:30PM Binocular Vision Disorders: What to Do When Refraction Does Not Solve the Problem Gallaway 2:30-4:30PM Supported in part by Supported in part by COPE Accreditation Key What’s Up in Low Vision DeCarlo 2:30-4:30PM Contact Lenses (CL) Functional Vision/Pediatrics (FV) General Optometry (GO) Low Vision (LV) Supported in part by SD PM GO FV LV 302 134 252 135 602 Protect Yourself From Identity Theft Walton 4:45-6:45PM Hurdles in Amblyopia Wickum 4:45-6:45PM Glaucoma (GL) Peri-Operative Management of Ophthalmic Surgery (PO) Refractive Surgery Management (RS) Treatment & Management of Ocular Disease: Anterior Segment (AS) Treatment & Management of Ocular Disease: Posterior Segment (PS) Neuro-Optometry (NO) Pharmacology (PH) Principles of Diagnosis (PD) Systemic/Ocular Disease (SD) Ethics/Jurisprudence (EJ) Practice Management (PM) Supported in part by PM FV 140 141 Please see course descriptions for approval status. DINNER Course Co-Managing the New IOLs Ajamian, Woodard PO 6:30-8:30PM Supported in part by 142 T h i s b r o c h u r e p r e pa r e d i n pa r t n e r s h i p w i t h C I B A V i s i o n - B e t t e r E y e s f o r a B e t t e r L i f e 23 SATURDAY Day at a Glance 8:00 AM 8:15 AM 8:30 AM HEAVYWEIGHT CONTENDER TRACK A DAY IN THE LIFE OF… TRACK GLAUCOMA GAME PLAN TRACK Taking Uveitis to the Mat Mann 8:00-9:00AM The Pharmacist Jones 8:00-9:00AM Establishing a Winning Glaucoma Practice Eiden 8:00-9:00AM Supported in part by AS 8:45 AM PH 143 144 GET UP TO SPEED SPECIAL PEOPLE, WITH ORAL SPECIAL NEEDS MEDS TRACK TRACK Writing Oral Scripts Autry 8:00-9:00AM Supported in part by Helping the Hearing Impaired French 8:00-9:00AM VAULT TO SUCCESS TRACK Retaining Valuable Employees C. Thomas 8:00-9:00AM GL PH PM PM 145 146 147 148 9:00 AM 9:15 AM 9:30 AM 9:45 AM 10:00 AM 10:15 AM 10:30 AM 10:45 AM Optometry’s Marketplacetm 11:00 AM Special Session High Performance Care of the Ocular Surface Nichols, Chu, Lanier, Thimons 9:15-11:15AM Supported in part by AS 066 11:15 AM 11:30 AM 11:45 AM 12:00 PM 12:15 PM 12:30 PM 12:45 PM 1:00 PM 1:15 PM 1:30 PM 1:45 PM 2:00 PM 2:15 PM 2:30 PM 12-2 PM SECO Ocular Pharmacology Rounds Bartlett 1:15-3:15PM Supported in part by Supported in part by 2:45 PM 3:00 PM The Allergist Lanier 1:15-3:15PM Secrets of a Glaucoma Specialist Gedde 1:15-3:15PM Common Drug Interactions Achenbach 1:15-3:15PM Supported in part by Is Your Practice ADA Friendly? Stein 1:15-3:15PM Supported in part by A Run Through the Jungle of Medical-legal Risks Eiden 1:15-3:15PM PH SD GL PH PM PM 152 153 154 155 156 157 3:15 PM 3:30 PM 3:45 PM 4:00 PM 4:15 PM Go the Distance with the Anterior Segment Thimons 3:30-5:30PM The Neurologist Russell 3:30-5:30PM The Marathon of Long Term Glaucoma Care McSoley, Gedde 3:30-5:30PM Supported in part by Supported in part by Prescribing Oral Antibiotics, Antivirals and Narcotics Bartlett 3:30-5:30PM Supported in part by The Do’s and Don’ts of Working with the Differently Abled R. Vandervort, V. Vandervort 3:30-5:30PM You’ve Won the Gold, Now What? Scibal 3:30-5:30PM 4:30 PM 4:45 PM 5:00 PM 5:15 PM 24 AS NO GL PH PM PM 162 163 164 165 166 167 T h i s b r o c h u r e p r e pa r e d i n pa r t n e r s h i p w i t h C I B A V i s i o n - B e t t e r E y e s f o r a B e t t e r L i f e Optometrist Education Program ON YOUR MARK! GET SET! GO! TRACK ...Bifocal Contacts Kerksick 8:00-9:00AM Supported in part by Nutrition for the Athlete and You Mayo, Logan 8:00-9:00AM APPROACHING THE FINISH LINE TRACK SPECIAL TOPICS MEDLEY TRACK Thyroid Dysfunction Lambreghts 8:00-9:00AM CL PM SD 149 150 151 CPR Certification – Morning Kathryn Gurney, Kevin Gurney 8:00-10:00AM ONE TEAM, ONE DREAM TRACK 3-D Gonio Workshop G. Black, Tyler 8:00-10:00AM PM GO 603 604 Optometry’s Marathon and a Half Sandefur, Odom Steele 9:15-11:15AM Supported in part by New Frame and Lens Designs... Leonard 10:30-11:30AM CPR Certification – Midday Kathryn Gurney, Kevin Gurney 11:00AM-1:00PM 400 Supported in part by PM 812 COPE Accreditation Key EXHIBIT HALL Lunch What’s the Solution? Nichols 1:15-3:15PM Supported in part by How to Conduct a Sports Vision Evaluation Beckerman, Hitzeman Contact Lenses (CL) Functional Vision/Pediatrics (FV) General Optometry (GO) Low Vision (LV) PM 605 Abused Patients French 1:15-2:15PM PM 1:15-3:15PM 160 CL FV 158 159 Taking the Mystery Out of Abnormal Pupils Sutton 2:30-3:30PM CPR Certification – Evening Kathryn Gurney, Kevin Gurney 2:00-4:00PM Supported in part by 401 Twelve Strategies That Will Define Your Success West 3:00-5:00PM NO 161 Prevention and Management of Ocular Trauma in Athletes Hitzeman, Beckerman Passing the Torch – Getting Involved Alexander, Clark, Cunningham 1:45-2:45PM Glaucoma (GL) Peri-Operative Management of Ophthalmic Surgery (PO) Refractive Surgery Management (RS) Treatment & Management of Ocular Disease: Anterior Segment (AS) Treatment & Management of Ocular Disease: Posterior Segment (PS) Neuro-Optometry (NO) Pharmacology (PH) Principles of Diagnosis (PD) Systemic/Ocular Disease (SD) Ethics/Jurisprudence (EJ) Practice Management (PM) Please see course descriptions for approval status. Supported in part by PM 606 3:30-5:30PM 402 FV 168 T h i s b r o c h u r e p r e pa r e d i n pa r t n e r s h i p w i t h C I B A V i s i o n - B e t t e r E y e s f o r a B e t t e r L i f e 25 SUNDAY Day at a Glance 8:00 AM 8:15 AM 8:30 AM Optometrist Education Program Special Session Closing Ceremonies – The Thrill of Vision to the Agony of Da Feet Cavallerano, Giurini, Stanton 8:00-11:00AM Supported in part by 8:45 AM 9:00 AM 9:15 AM 9:30 AM 9:45 AM 10:00 AM 10:15 AM 10:30 AM 10:45 AM 26 SD 067 T h i s b r o c h u r e p r e pa r e d i n pa r t n e r s h i p w i t h C I B A V i s i o n - B e t t e r E y e s f o r a B e t t e r L i f e T h e AOP P r o g r a m i s s u p p o r t e d i n p a r t b y CIBA V i s i o n & E s s i l o r Of Am e r i c a Allied Ophthalmic Professionals (AOP) Education Program Highlights As Chairman of the Allied Ophthalmic Professional (AOP) program, I invite you to attend SECO 2008. I think you will agree that this year’s AOP educational program is one of SECO’s most innovative and comprehensive programs to date. Widely known as The Education DestinationTM, SECO will feature an AOP program that includes 13 all-new educational tracks and more than 200 hours of continuing education courses from which to choose. As most of these courses have no fee, SECO 2008 delivers tremendous value to the optometric team that is unsurpassed in the industry. This year’s courses – many of which will have titles based on the raise the bar theme, which is inspired by the 2008 Olympic Games – include a broad range of topics that will appeal to everyone from the novice to the veteran optometry professional. To help registrants better identify courses related to a topic of interest, SECO’s 2008 AOP program is organized into education tracks. In addition, SECO offers a joint education track designed for the optometrist and his/her team. Titled “One Team, One Dream,” this track includes several key courses in the areas of practice management, frames and lenses, and systemic/ocular diseases. For professionals who need their certification, SECO 2008 offers reviews for all major AOP certifications. As part of your AOP program registration, you’ll have full access to Optometry’s Marketplace™, one of the largest exhibit halls in optometry. This year, it is even larger with 70,000 square feet of exhibit hall space and nearly 300 exhibitors demonstrating the latest in the profession. And, it wouldn’t be SECO if there weren’t numerous social events held throughout the meeting. You will have access to all of SECO’s innovative events, including the opening reception, the free lunches in Optometry’s Marketplace™ and the big Saturday night bash. I encourage you to register now to take advantage of the many opportunities SECO offers for you to raise the bar both professionally and personally. You may visit www.seco2008.com to learn more about the AOP education program and register online. I look forward to seeing you in Atlanta this February! Sincerely, Thomas E. Griffith, OD Chairman AOP Education Program The AOP Education Destination It’s where optometry professionals want to be. SECO 2008 has assembled an impressive roster of courses given by the profession’s foremost experts. This year’s world-class AOP program offers: • More than 150 courses and 200 hours of CE • 114 no fee courses • More than 40 hands-on workshops • Almost 34 possible contact hours Go for the Gold! This year, SECO has developed 13 all-new educational tracks specifically designed for certified ophthalmic technicians, opticians and paraoptometric professionals. Many of these tracks and the courses they include will have a raise the bar theme to inspire participants to “go for the gold” this year, just as many athletes will during the summer games. These inspirational education tracks include: • Administrative All Stars Track • Blue Ribbon Technology Track • Diving into Contact Lenses Track • Ocular Disease Marathon Track • Optical Marathon Track • Overcoming Patient Hurdles Track • Passing the Baton on Patient Care Track • Practice Pentathlon Track • The Race to Certification Track • Spring Training for the New Hire Track • World-Class Contacts Track • Workshop Workout Track • One Team, One Dream Joint Education Track One Team, One Dream There are many advantages to learning as a team. SECO provides several opportunities to do just this in its “One Team, One Dream” Joint Education Program. Designed specifically for the entire optometric team, courses include: • Over the Top: Improving Patient Satisfaction • Coaching for Peak Performance • The EMR Decathlon • Protect Yourself from Identity Theft • New Frame and Lens Designs in the Optometric Office • Closing Ceremonies – The Thrill of Vision to the Agony of Da Feet Gold, Silver & Bronze Winners This year, you may be rewarded in more than one way for your effort. You could be one of the lucky winners who take home the gold, silver or bronze level prizes offered at SECO 2008. If you attend four hours of AOP program courses each day (Thursday, Friday and Saturday), you’ll be entered into a drawing for an American Express® Gift Card. You must receive valid credit for 700, 800 or 900 numbered courses and must attend one Joint track course on Friday to be eligible. Winners will be announced on Saturday evening and you don’t have to be present to win. For more information on the AOP Prize Program, visit www.seco2008.com. Certifiable Help Don’t “go it” alone. SECO 2008 provides review courses for all major AOP certifications, including AOA-CPO, ABO, JCAHPO and NCLE. SECO also offers the AOA’s Certified Paraoptometric (CPO) certification exam. Register for one of our comprehensive review courses to ensure ultimate career success and progression. T h i s b r o c h u r e p r e pa r e d i n pa r t n e r s h i p w i t h C I B A V i s i o n - B e t t e r E y e s f o r a B e t t e r L i f e 27 T h e AOP P r o g r a m i s s u p p o r t e d i n p a r t b y CIBA V i s i o n & E s s i l o r Of Am e r i c a Course Descriptions T h e AOP P r o g r a m i s s u p p o r t e d i n pa r t b y Allied Ophthalmic Professional Education This course is intended for recording Food is served during this course THURSDAY Passing the Baton on Patient Care Track 700Slit Lamp Exam: Your Window to the Eye 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM 1 hr. CEC B.W. Phillips, FCLSA This presentation surveys the slit lamp, including its history, the types of slit lamps, and basic illumination settings. Practical patient considerations will be emphasized. NO FEE NCLE APPROVED Optical Marathon Track 705 A Lost Art, Inventory Management 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM 1 hr. CEC Patricia Tolar, LDO, ABOC, NCLC This course describes inventory management in many different ways, and allows the attendee to evaluate and improve how the money invested in inventory works for the bottom line. Few optical dispensaries maintain budgets and projections for their largest asset -- inventory. It is critical to the success of your business to develop a budget for the value of stocked inventory maintained in each office. para approved NO FEE Administrative All Stars Track 701 Linking Customer Service to Patients Satisfaction 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM 1 hr. CEC William Russ, AAS, BAS Allied ophthalmic personnel must use customer (patient) service skills with each patient interaction. The intent of this course is to address effective customer service by developing patient loyalty. Spring Training for the New Hire Track 706Telephone Triage 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM 1 hr. CEC Rebecca Johnson, COT, CPOT, COE This course is designed for anyone who answers the telephone in the ophthalmic office. Participants will learn common patient “emergency call” complaints and how to triage these calls into categories of emergent, urgent, and routine. In addition, proper telephone etiquette will be discussed. NO FEE ABO APPROVED para approved NO FEE World Class Diagnostics Track 702 Visual Fields: The Path Less Taken 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM 1 hr. CEC Mile Brujic, OD This course is intended to empower the staff member with a greater understanding of visual field testing. The discussion will include a general overview of visual fields, explanation of the printouts, and case presentations demonstrating the importance of visual fields. NO FEE ABO APPROVED JCAHPO (1a) NCLE APPROVEDpara approved Practice Pentathlon track 704Soaking Up the Sun 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM 1 hr. CEC Mandy Haiber, CPOA, LDO Sun protection is becoming a large component of providing comprehensive vision care. This course will discuss the benefits of UV protection and how the role of the paraoptometric is integral for the presentation of these valuable options. Benefits of basic sun tints, transitions and polarized lenses will be discussed. NO FEE Submitted for ABO para approved 28 NO FEE Submitted for ABO Submitted for JCAHPO para approved ABO APPROVED para approved Administrative All Stars Track 708Dealing With Difficult Patients 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM 1 hr. CEC William Russ, AAS,BAS As part of their job, allied ophthalmic professionals interact with patients on a daily basis. All AOPs will occasionally deal with a patient who is difficult or angry. The intent of this course is to address effective ways to disarm and deal with challenging patients. NO FEE ABO APPROVED Submitted for JCAHPOpara approved Submitted for JCAHPO para approved Diving into Contact Lenses Track 703Disposables and Frequent Replacement Contact Lens 9:15 AM - 11:30 AM 2 hrs. CEC Diane Drake, LDO, ABOM, FCLSA With the ever-expanding availability of contact lenses, the consumer has demanded a more userfriendly product. This course will begin with background on the contact lens industry and then discuss the current lens materials and designs that are available. NO FEE Passing the Baton on Patient Care Track 707 Basic Lensometry Principles 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM 1 hr. CEC B.W. Phillips, FCLSA This course will focus on basic lensometry, including: sphere, cylinder, prism, and multifocals. Participants will learn simple lens and lensometer terminology, such as sphere, cylinder, axis, eye piece, target, optical center, and more. Submitted for JCAHPO NCLE APPROVEDpara approved World Class Diagnostics Track 709Eye Spy With My Little Eyes: Taking the Guess Work Out of Children’s Vision 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM 1 hr. CEC Mile Brujic, OD There’s only one way to find out if a child’s eyes are developing properly and that’s to get them examined. Many underlying visual problems are unnoticed by the child. This course will educate the attendee about common children’s vision issues. An emphasis will be placed on the optometry office’s role in the diagnosis and treatment of strabismus and amblyopia, using case presentations. NO FEE ABO APPROVED Submitted for JCAHPO para approved Workshop Workout Track 900Frame Selection and Adjustment Workshop 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM 2 hrs. CEC Sander Dorfzaun, OD This course will consist of two segments, one on frame selection and one on frame adjustments. Each segment will contain a presentation along with a hands-on workshop. Opticians will provide individualized instruction, observing and offering pointers to the participants as they work with each other selecting and adjusting frames. Practice Pentathlon track 710Romancing the Phone 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM 1 hr. CEC Mandy Haiber, CPOA, LDO So often you get a phone call with a simple question, but is it really? In today’s marketplace even the simplest questions don’t always have a simple answer. This course will give you the tools needed to answer the questions using interactive listening skills. $44.00 para approved ABO APpROVEDpara approved NO FEE SUBMITTED for ABO T h i s b r o c h u r e p r e pa r e d i n pa r t n e r s h i p w i t h C I B A V i s i o n - B e t t e r E y e s f o r a B e t t e r L i f e T h e AOP P r o g r a m i s s u p p o r t e d i n p a r t b y CIBA V i s i o n & E s s i l o r Of Am e r i c a Optical Marathon Track 711Overcome the Stress of Closing a Sale 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM 1 hr. CEC Patricia Tolar, LDO, ABOC, NCLC This course will show how developing the self-confidence to handle real-life situations will dramatically improve your ability to please customers and encourage the decision to purchase your products. We will discuss each customer’s preference in an optical sales situation; some like a direct approach, others find this hostile and prefer a choice of options, or some last minute reassurance. This course will show that the close of a sale is a natural progression of asking lifestyle questions that assume a positive decision to purchase eyewear or contacts has been already made. This course is necessary for a successful optical department. NO FEE ABO APPROVED para approved Spring Training for the New Hire Track 712Ophthalmic Terminology 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM 1 hr. CEC Rebecca Johnson, COT, CPOT, COE This basic terminology course will guide the participant through words like “dacryocystorhinostomy” and “congruent homonymous hemianopsia.” By gaining knowledge of ophthalmic root words, prefixes and suffixes that are commonly used in an ophthalmic clinic, participants will master this terminology. four stress-busting moves; including physical, mental, verbal and organizational categories. NO FEE ABO Approvedpara approved World Class Diagnostics Track 715Ocular Allergies 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM 1 hr. CEC Katherine Mastrota, MS, OD The eye and eyelid are very common sites for allergic reactions. This course will review types of ocular allergy, the basic mechanism of the allergic reaction and topical medication classes in the management of ocular allergies. NO FEE Submitted for JCAHPO para approved Diving into Contact Lenses Track 716 Contact Lenses for the Boomers 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM 1 hr. CEC Buddy Russell, FCLSA, COMT, LDO This lecture will review the age-related changes of the eye and how it might impact contact lens wear. The various contact lens options currently on the market will be presented. This course also will cover fitting techniques and troubleshooting exercises. NO FEE Submitted for JCAHPO ncle Approvedpara approved Workshop Workout Track 901 Basic Slit Lamp Workshop 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM 1 hr. CEC Dennis Cioni, RN, BS, COT Attendees will receive hands-on experience with the use and function of the slit lamp. Participants will have the opportunity to identify normal anatomy of the anterior segment along with the use of various illumination techniques. Practice Pentathlon 717The Personal Touch: Listening to What They Need 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM 1 hr. CEC Mandy Haiber, CPOA, LDO In today’s fast paced, high tech world, patients want to know everything available to them. Paraoptometrics need to be able to teach the patient the full benefits of each lens as it applies to them. By giving the patient that personal touch and finding out what their daily visual needs are we can better serve them. Case presentations will be used to demonstrate all benefits and options to them. $22.00 NO FEE NO FEE ABO APPROVED Submitted for JCAHPO para approved Submitted for JCAHPO Submitted for ABO NCLE APPROVED para approved submitted for jcahpopara approved Passing the Baton on Patient Care Track 713 Basic Ocular Motility 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM 1 hr. CEC Robin Cooper, COMT This course is a basic overview of the anatomy and physiology of the extra-ocular muscles. Participants will gain an understanding of the actions and inter-relationships of the extra-ocular muscles. Optical Marathon Track 718Successful Trunk Shows 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM 1 hr. CEC Diane Drake, LDO, ABOM, FCLSA American consumers are showing a distinct preference for high fashion and high performance prescription lenses and frames. The Trunk Show is a sales event to promote and educate the customer/patient on products and services in a professional manner. This program is designed to give the attendee the marketing tools and working knowledge to develop and successfully implement a one-day sales event. NO FEE Submitted for ABO Submitted for JCAHPOpara approved Administrative All Stars Track 714Stress Management 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM 1 hr. CEC Donna Suter Paperwork, boundary busters, stress vampires…. who wants all that pressure? The truth is that pressure permeates our culture. Stress destroys and anger takes over. Learn survival by practicing NO FEE ABO APPROVEDpara approved Spring Training for the New Hire Track 719 Visual Acuity 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM 1 hr. CEC Rebecca Johnson, COT, CPOT, COE This course discusses the evaluation of the visual ability of the eye. It will cover methods of acuity testing for children, low-vision patients, amblyopes and those with eye disease. Procedures for Amsler grid testing, contrast sensitivity, color plates and stereo testing will also be presented. NO FEE Submitted for ABO Submitted for JCAHPOpara approved Workshop Workout Track 902 Basic Lensometry Workshop 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM 1 hr. CEC Patricia Lamell, MEd, CO, COMT This workshop provides the beginning assistant with the basic aspects of lensometry. Through hands-on contact, participants will learn neutralization of spherical, spherocylindrical, and multifocal prescriptions. $22.00 ABO APPROVED Submitted for JCAHPO para approved Workshop Workout Track 903 Basic Slit Lamp Workshop 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM 1 hr. CEC Dennis Cioni, RN, BS, COT Attendees will receive hands-on experience with the use and function of the slit lamp. Participants will have the opportunity to identify normal anatomy of the anterior segment along with the use of various illumination techniques. $22.00 Submitted for JCAHPO NCLE APPROVEDpara approved Workshop Workout Track 904 Contact Lens Insertion and Removal Workshop 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM 1 hr. CEC B.W. Phillips, FCLSA This hands-on workshop gives the attendee a thorough review of several insertion and removal techniques of both soft and rigid gas permeable contact lenses. This workshop also will include terminology and proper care of lenses. $22.00 Submitted for JCAHPO NCLE APPROVEDpara approved Passing the Baton on Patient Care Track 720 Basic Assisting Tonometry and Pachymetry 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM 1 hr. CEC Robin Cooper, COMT This course will begin with a basic overview of aqueous humor dynamics. Participants will gain an understanding of the relationship of corneal thickness and intraocular pressure (IOP) readings, as reported in the Ocular Hypertension Treatment (OHT) study. Finally, information will be provided on how to apply corneal thickness measurements to IOP readings. NO FEE Submitted for JCAHPO para approved T h i s b r o c h u r e p r e pa r e d i n pa r t n e r s h i p w i t h C I B A V i s i o n - B e t t e r E y e s f o r a B e t t e r L i f e 29 T h e AOP P r o g r a m i s s u p p o r t e d i n p a r t b y CIBA V i s i o n & E s s i l o r Of Am e r i c a Of Am e r i c a Administrative All Stars Track 721 Pre-appointing for Success 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM 1 hr. CEC Sharon Carter Are you pre-appointing your patients? Is it working properly? Do you want to pre-appoint your patients but don’t know how to get started? This course will give you a system that will make pre-appointing your patients easy and works well in any office. Pre-appointing shows your existing patients that you are concerned with their longterm eye health. NO FEE Submitted for ABO para approved World Class Diagnostics Track 722 Low Vision 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM 1 hr. CEC Dawn DeCarlo, OD; Lisa Forte This course will provide an overview of low vision rehabilitation as a treatment modality for the disability caused by eye disease. You will learn about the role of other rehabilitation service providers, as well as how to build relationships with these providers to maximize the rehabilitation outcome for your patient. An overview of current low vision devices and technology will be provided. NO FEE Submitted for ABO Submitted for JCAHPOpara approved and color, and frame marketing strategy. We will discuss fashion versus commodity and how it relates to the optical business. The goal is to use your optical knowledge to increase business. telephone techniques, greeting patients, scheduling appointments, checking out and collecting charges, pre-appointing and much more. NO FEE para approved ABO approved para approved Spring Training for the New Hire Track 726Ocular History 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM 1 hr. CEC Rebecca Johnson, COT, CPOT, COE This course will describe the procedures for proper medical record documentation required to support Medicare E&M coding. A discussion will center on documenting the ophthalmic history, including chief complaint, history of present illness, review of systems, and past family and social history. World Class Diagnostics Track 729 Lid Lifts 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM 1 hr. CEC Kimberly Lambreghts, OD Eyelid disease is a common ocular condition encountered in an ophthalmic practice. This course is designed to provide the ophthalmic technician with an overview of the most common lid abnormalities, including their treatment and management. NO FEE Submitted for JCAHPO para approved Submitted for ABO Workshop Workout Track 905 Basic Lensometry Workshop 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM 1 hr. CEC Patricia Lamell, MEd, CO, COMT This workshop provides the beginning assistant with the basic aspects of lensometry. Through hands-on contact, participants will learn neutralization of spherical, spherocylindrical, and multifocal prescriptions. ABO approved Submitted for JCAHPO para approved NO FEE NCLE Approvedpara approved Optical Marathon Track 725Focus on Fashion 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM 1 hr. CEC Diane Drake, LDO, ABOM, FCLSA This course will relate to the economics of vision care while using lifestyle principles, frame shape 30 Diving into Contact Lenses Track 730The Irregular Cornea 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM 1 hr. CEC LeDonna Buckner, COA, FCLSA, NCLC-AC Diagnostic tools such as topography are used to identify corneal irregularities and improve the fitting of contact lenses. Specific irregularities will be discussed and various lens designs and materials described. The attendee will learn “pearls” for successfully communicating and managing these hard-to-fit patients. NO FEE Submitted for JCAHPO Workshop Workout Track 907The Art of Working With Rimless Eyewear Workshop 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM 1 hr. CEC Irwin Shwom, OD This hands-on workshop will increase the participant’s ability to adjust fabricated rimless eyewear for optimal performance. Various rimless eyewear brands will be demonstrated. Participants will have eyewear and hand tools with which to practice. Practice Pentathlon track 731The Dry Eye 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM 1 hr. CEC Jill Autry, OD, RPh In this lecture, a pharmacist/optometrist will detail the pathophysiology of dry eye, affecting up to 1 in 7 Americans. In addition, this course will cover pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments of this common ocular surface disease state. $22.00 NCLE Approvedpara approved Submitted for ABO NO FEE Submitted for JCAHPO Submitted for JCAHPOpara approved Workshop Workout Track 906 Advanced Slit Lamp Workshop 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM 2 hrs. CEC B.W. Phillips, FCLSA Participants will acquire new skills through handson experience with various advanced illumination techniques used in a slit lamp exam. Slit lamp accessories and their uses also will be reviewed. $44.00 Submitted for JCAHPO NCLE APPROVED para approved ABO Approved Submitted for JCAHPOpara approved Submitted for ABO NCLE Approvedpara approved Practice Pentathlon track 724You Deserve a Medal for Handling Patient Complaints 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM 1 hr. CEC Jackie O’Keefe, ABOC Yes, there are days when we would rather be elsewhere because of complaints, but there is a way to turn the negative around. This course offers tips on how to troubleshoot patient complaints and the best ways to handle conflict resolution. We will look at the importance of making sure patients understand the technology that we are recommending for them in a language they can understand. NO FEE NO FEE Submitted for JCAHPOpara approved $22.00 Diving into Contact Lenses Track 723 Presbyopia: Are You Listening to Your Patients? 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM 1 hr. CEC LeDonna Buckner, COA, FCLSA, NCLC-AC This course is designed to teach the contact lens fitter communication skills that will aid with presbyopic contact lens fitting. The importance of thorough patient histories, good listening skills, and careful follow-up care will be discussed. NO FEEsubmitted for abo Administrative All Stars Track 728Front Office Procedures 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM 1 hr. CEC Sharon Carter How important are the first and last impressions of patients visiting your office? This seminar teaches you how to make a positive impression from their first phone call until the completion of the patient visit. Also included will be tips on using Optical Marathon Track 732 Create Profits in the Dispensary With AR 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM 1 hr. CEC Patricia Tolar, LDO, ABOC, NCLC This course will illustrate how to make a dramatic and positive impact on cash flow and profits by promoting anti-reflective (AR) coating. Easyto-understand explanations of anti-reflective lenses will help train both the new and seasoned dispenser how to present AR in a positive light. You’ll learn excellent questions to ask the patient that will get to the heart of the problem, need, or situation very quickly without the patient feeling as if they are pressured. NO FEE ABO APPROVEDpara approved T h i s b r o c h u r e p r e pa r e d i n pa r t n e r s h i p w i t h C I B A V i s i o n - B e t t e r E y e s f o r a B e t t e r L i f e T h e AOP P r o g r a m i s s u p p o r t e d i n p a r t b y CIBA V i s i o n & E s s i l o r Of Am e r i c a Spring Training for the New Hire Track 733 How to Handle Weird Patient Questions and Complaints 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM 1 hr. CEC Jackie O’Keefe, ABOC Consumers have sought the World Wide Web to get answers to their questions and solutions to their complaints. Some are valid, while others are beyond weird. Why don’t they address issues to their eye care professional? This course looks at real-life examples of such issues and ways to avoid potential problems. Practice Pentathlon track 737 Carrying the Torch: Who is Really in Charge? 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM 1 hr. CEC Donna Suter Employees who take ownership of their work are more productive and happy. This course teaches easy to implement strategies for developing accountability in others, making and keeping commitments, overcoming obstacles, asking for results and learning from mistakes. Administrative All Stars Track 740 Personalities in the Work Place 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM 2 hrs. CEC Sharon Carter Are you and your staff working in the right position? Every employee has a different personality, and for an office to be effective you must know their personality and what position is best suited for them. This course will address how to interact and meet the needs of each personality type, whether it be patients or staff. NO FEE NO FEE NO FEE Submitted for JCAHPOpara approved ABO APPROVED ABO Approved Submitted for JCAHPOpara approved Workshop Workout Track 909Special Testing Workshop 2:15 PM - 3:15PM 1 hr. CEC Stephanie Griffin, CO, COMT Beyond the basic components of a typical eye exam, extra testing is sometimes required. Participants will become acquainted with ancillary gadgets and gizmos, as well as proper methods for using them to assist in the evaluation of the eye patient. Examples of the types of instruments will be provided. $22.00 Submitted for ABO Submitted for JCAHPOpara approved Passing the Baton on Patient Care Track 727From Eye Parts to Eye Charts 2:15 PM - 4:30 PM 2 hrs. CEC Mile Brujic, OD The eye and the visual pathway are complex systems. Integral to understanding the visual system are “the parts” and how they work. This course will cover the basic anatomy and physiology of the visual system. The course will provide the attendee with a greater understanding of the components required for good vision. NO FEE Submitted for ABO Submitted for JCAHPO NCLE Approved para approved Workshop Workout Track 908 Advanced Lensometry Workshop 2:15 PM - 4:30 PM 2 hrs. CEC Patricia Lamell, MEd, CO, COMT This hands-on workshop will focus on advanced lensometry, including: prism, high-powers, multifocals, and aspheric lenses. A prerequisite is that participants know how to spot optical centers and neutralize basic prescriptions. $44.00 ABO APPROVED submitted for jcahpo para approved World Class Diagnostics Track 735 Understanding and Treating Glaucoma 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM 1 hr. CEC Ian Ben Gaddie, OD, FAAO This course will introduce the optometric staff member to glaucoma. Participants will learn about the anatomy of glaucoma-related structures, as well as the clinical environment necessary for effective glaucoma management in the busy optometric office. NO FEE Submitted for ABO Workshop Workout Track 910Tonometry Workshop 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM 1 hr. CEC Robin Cooper, COMT This workshop is designed to provide hands-on training in the technique of performing Goldmann applanation tonometry. Troubleshooting for accurate results will be covered. $22.00 JCAHPO (1a)para approved Diving into Contact Lenses Track 736 Children and Contact Lenses 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM 2 hrs. CEC Buddy Russell, FCLSA, COMT, LDO Many children require contact lenses to maximize visual potential. Whether the indication for contact lenses is congenital or acquired, these patients require time and patience. This course will present cases of various pediatric contact lens scenarios. NO FEE Submitted for JCAHPO Submitted for NCLEpara approved Optical Marathon Track 738Extreme Eyewear 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM 2 hrs. CEC Diane Drake, LDO, ABOM, FCLSA We live in a world of extremes. This course will discuss the demand for extreme looks, as well as extreme performance in eyewear. Let go… don’t play it safe…we’re going extreme with this course. Knowing full well that “one size won’t fit all,” we will present options that will allow the wearer to maximize not only their looks, but also their performance. NO FEE ABO APPROVEDpara approved Spring Training for the New Hire Track 739 Getting Started With Gas Permeable Contact Lens 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM 2 hrs. CEC LeDonna Buckner, COA, FCLSA, NCLC-AC Attendees of this course will gain a basic understanding of gas permeable (GP) contact lens terminology and designs. Various GP materials will be discussed and their characteristics highlighted. Participants will learn fitting skills and flourescein patterns. In addition, the course will cover how to identify causes of specific corneal stains and what fit modifications need to be made to eliminate them. NO FEE Submitted for JCAHPO NCLE approvedpara approved ABO APPROVEDpara approved Passing the Baton on Patient Care Track 741The Top Ten Eye Meds 4:45 PM - 5:45 PM 1 hr. CEC Jill Autry, OD, RPh New ophthalmic medications are arriving in the marketplace like never before. Expansions into new therapeutic classes make it challenging to stay up-to-date. In this lecture, a pharmacist/ optometrist will discuss the most commonly prescribed topical medications for the eye in a technician-geared format. NO FEE Submitted for JCAHPO para approved World Class Diagnostics Track 742 Basic Understanding of Cataract Surgery 4:45 PM - 5:45 PM 1 hr. CEC Daryl Mann, OD The surgical removal of cataract with the implantation of an intraocular lens has changed dramatically over the past 30 years. This course is designed to educate office personnel about modern-day cataract surgery, as well as the significant decisions that their patients will face during their surgical procedure. NO FEE Submitted for JCAHPO para approved Practice Pentathlon Track 743Ocular Emergencies 4:45 PM - 5:45 PM 1 hr. CEC Robin Cooper, COMT This course will cover basic triage of common ocular emergencies of the lids, cornea and anterior segment. Application of shields and patches also will be covered. In addition, participants will learn about traumatic ocular emergencies, including lids, corneal injuries, lacerations, chemical burns, foreign bodies and blunt trauma. NO FEE Submitted for JCAHPO para approved Workshop Workout Track 911Fresnel Press-Ons: Prisms and Spheres Workshop 4:45 PM - 5:45 PM 1 hr. CEC B.W. Phillips, FCLSA Attendees will learn what a Fresnel lens is and its proper application along with advantages and disadvantages. You will also learn the various uses for the low vision patient. $22.00 ABO APPROVED Submitted for JCAHPOpara approved para approved T h i s b r o c h u r e p r e pa r e d i n pa r t n e r s h i p w i t h C I B A V i s i o n - B e t t e r E y e s f o r a B e t t e r L i f e 31 T h e AOP P r o g r a m i s s u p p o r t e d i n p a r t b y CIBA V i s i o n & E s s i l o r Of Am e r i c a Workshop Workout Track 912 Visual Acuity Workshop 4:45 PM - 5:45 PM 1 hr. CEC Susan Corwin, CO, COMT Billie Taylor, ABO, NCLC-AC, CPOT Participants will learn how to check and record distance visual acuities using a manual projector, and near acuities using the near card. The use of various occluders and the pinhole will be shown. Participants will also be exposed to the use of Allen cards, HOTV, ETDRS chart, and the tumbling “E”. $22.00 Submitted for ABO JCAHPO (1a) para approved FRIDAY Passing the Baton on Patient Care Track 744Top Thirty Systemic Medications 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM 1 hr. CEC Jill Autry, OD, RPh An understanding of a patient’s medication history is essential in a thorough examination. In this lecture, a pharmacist/optometrist will discuss the top 30 oral medications prescribed in the United States today and how this knowledge can be used to guide the ocular exam. NO FEE Submitted for JCAHPO para approved Practice Pentathlon track 747 Getting the Most Out of Staff Meetings 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM 1 hr. CEC Jackie O’Keefe, ABOC Have you had enough of bored meetings when attending board meetings? This course examines ways to effectively run staff meetings for fun and productivity. This course explores ways to properly prepare agendas and the importance of following them. Learn how to delegate action items appropriately, how to handle conflict, and how to resolve issues in your practice. NO FEE Submitted for ABO para approved Optical Marathon Track 748 Laboratory Pearls 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM 1 hr. CEC Sharon Leonard, FNAO, ABO-AC, FCLSA This course will explore the most common problems in the ophthalmic finishing laboratory and provide simple solutions for them. Issues including processing anti-reflective coatings, highindex plastic, spring-hinge temple replacement, and removing lens markings will be discussed. The course also will present simple “fix-its” for lab disasters and timetables for routine equipment maintenance. NO FEE Submitted for ABO para approved World Class Contacts Track 749 Patient Histories: What You Need to Know 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM 1 hr. CEC LeDonna Buckner, COA, FCLSA, NCLC-AC We will discuss appropriate techniques for acquiring and documenting information necessary to make the appropriate contact lens choice for a patient. Questions about a patient’s career, hobbies, medications, and medical history could alter the recommendations made on lens modalities and care systems. The importance of the case history in contact lens patients will be emphasized. NO FEE Submitted for JCAHPO The Race to Certification Track 916 JCAHPO-COA Review 7:30 AM - 11:45 AM 4 hrs. CEC Rebecca Johnson, COT, CPOT, COE This course is for ophthalmic personnel who are planning to take the JCAHPO Certified Ophthalmic Assistant examination. The presentation will be an overview of the six content study areas for the COA test listed by JCAHPO: 1) History-Taking; 2) Basic Skills and Lensometry; 3) Patient Services; 4) Basic Tonometry; 5) Instrument Maintenance; and 6) General Medical Knowledge. $88.00 Submitted for JCAHPO NCLE APPROVEDpara approved para approved Workshop Workout Track 913 Basic Lensometry Workshop 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM 1 hr. CEC Billie Taylor, ABO, NCLC-AC, CPOT This workshop provides the beginning assistant with the basic aspects of lensometry. Through hands-on contact, participants will learn neutralization of spherical, spherocylindrical, and multifocal prescriptions. The Race to Certification Track 917 AOA-CPOA/T Review 7:30 AM - 11:45 AM 4 hrs. CEC Lynn Lawrence, CPOT This lecture is a comprehensive review of the subject matter required for the AOA certification at CPOA and CPOT levels. We will cover the 12 blocks of general instruction that every ophthalmic assistant should understand about working in the optometric field. It starts with anatomy and covers optics, contact lenses, medications, and equipment. Review questions will aid the participant in gaining a better understanding of the material. $22.00 ABO APPROVED Submitted for JCAHPOpara approved Workshop Workout Track 914Tonometry Workshop 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM 1 hr. CEC Robert McCullough, OD This workshop will provide hands-on training in the technique of performing Goldmann applanation tonometry and checking calibration of the tonometer. $22.00 Submitted for JCAHPO para approved Workshop Workout Track 915Optical Screws Unlimited Workshop 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM 1 hr. CEC Irwin Shwom, OD When was the last time you went to the frame repair section of your dispensary hoping you could find the right screw to fix a frame? Ever wonder why there are so many options for optical fasteners? This program will delve into some of the whys and wherefores of optical fasteners. Nomenclature, designs, materials, sizes and supply resources will be discussed. $22.00 ABO approvedpara approved Diving into Contact Lenses Track 746 How We Decide on Appropriate Lens Selection 7:30 AM - 10:30 AM 3 hrs. CEC Buddy Russell, FCLSA, COMT, LDO This three hour course will discuss the “why, what and how” of lens selection. The ability to process objective and subjective data is the first step in matching the right lens modality and lens care system to the right patient. The goal is to avoid contact lens failures and drop-outs. NO FEE $88.00para approved One Team, One Dream Track 119Over the Top: Improving Patient Satisfaction 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM 2 hrs. CEC David Pearce This course will show how developing the self-confidence to handle real-life situations will dramatically improve your ability to please customers, and at the same time encourage the decision to purchase your products. We will discuss each customer’s preference in an optical sales situation, including the direct approach vs. being given a choice of options. Supported in part by HOYA NO FEE The Race to Certification track 918 Beginning Your Life as an Optician: ABO Review 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM 8 hrs. CEC William Underwood, BS, ABOM, FCLSA, FNAO This course will provide a comprehensive review of National Opticianry Competency Examination topics. It will focus on basic optical theory, measurements, structure and function of the eye, lens fabrication and frame selection. It also will cover prescription analysis, prism, ordering and verification, multifocal applications, and national standards. $150.00 ABO approvedpara approved Submitted for NCLE para approved 32 T h i s b r o c h u r e p r e pa r e d i n pa r t n e r s h i p w i t h C I B A V i s i o n - B e t t e r E y e s f o r a B e t t e r L i f e T h e AOP P r o g r a m i s s u p p o r t e d i n p a r t b y CIBA V i s i o n & E s s i l o r Of Am e r i c a Administrative All Stars Track 750The Aging Eye: The Basic Principles of Geriatric Care 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM 1 hr. CEC Dennis Cioni, RN, BS, COT This course is intended to encourage ophthalmic staff and management to seriously consider how to best provide services to what will soon be the largest patient population in most ophthalmic practices. NO FEE ABO APPROVED Submitted for JCAHPOpara approved Passing the Baton on Patient Care Track 751 Visual Fields: The Path Less Taken 8:45 AM - 9:45 AM 1 hr. CEC Albert Woods, MS, OD This course follows the visual pathway as it travels from the retina to the occipital lobe, along with clinical findings of pathway abnormalities. The course will review clinical testing via the use of automated visual field units and non-automated techniques, as well as patient cases presenting typical findings. NO FEE Submitted for ABO Submitted for JCAHPO para approved Blue Ribbon Technology Track 752 IOL Master 8:45 AM - 9:45 AM 1 hr. CEC Graciela Sable, OD This course will highlight the measurement capabilities of the IOL Master. In addition, the lecture will cover tips on how to operate the IOL Master. The information provided will be beneficial for both the novice and the experienced technician, since it will offer case examples of how to interpret reliable and unreliable data. NO FEE Submitted for JCAHPO para approved Practice Pentathlon track 753 How to Add a Safety Eyewear Program to Your Practice 8:45 AM - 9:45 AM 1 hr. CEC Jackie O’Keefe, ABOC Adding a safety eyewear program to your practice or business is one of the best ways to attract new patients and increase revenue. This seminar will present the three ways you can develop and incorporate a successful safety eyewear program into your office. Topics include American National Standards Institute (ANSI) regulations and standards you should know, what materials to carry, and more. NO FEE ABO APPROVEDpara approved World Class Contacts Track 755 Astigmatism: Why Choose a Gas Perm to Correct It? 8:45 AM - 9:45 AM 1 hr. CEC James Slightom, ABOM, FCLSA This course will describe, explain, and illustrate the particular designs and fitting techniques for correcting astigmatism with gas permeable lenses. The course also will include demonstration and discussion of the mechanisms and applications of spherical, aspheric, back toric, bitoric, and front toric GP lens designs. NO FEE Submitted for JCAHPO NCLE approvedpara approved Workshop Workout Track 920 Basic Slit Lamp Workshop 8:45 AM - 9:45 AM 1 hr. CEC Stephanie Griffin, CO, COMT Attendees will receive hands-on experience with the use and function of the slit lamp. They will have the opportunity to identify normal anatomy of the anterior segment along with the use of various illumination techniques. This is a unique chance to practice basic observation techniques on fellow participants. No experience is necessary. $22.00 Submitted for JCAHPO ncle approved para approved Optical Marathon Track 754 Baby It’s You 8:45 AM - 10:45 AM 2 hrs. CEC Sharon Leonard, FNAO, ABO-AC, FCLSA This course will explore the issues related to dispensing eyewear to small children and infants. You will learn the reasons that children wear glasses or contacts, including refractive errors, binocular vision problems, accommodation issues, and ocular pathology. Methods for taking appropriate measurements also will be demonstrated. NO FEE ABO APPROVEDpara approved Workshop Workout Track 919 Advanced Lensometry Workshop 8:45 AM - 11:00AM 2 hrs. CEC Irwin Shwom, OD This hands-on workshop will build on the lensometry skills the participant already possesses. Participants will learn how to become more proficient in neutralizing bifocals, marking progressive addition lenses, measuring segment heights and identifying both wanted and unwanted prism. $44.00 ABO APPROVED Submitted for JCAHPOpara approved Workshop Workout Track 921Frame Selection and Adjustment Workshop 8:45 AM - 11:45 AM 3 hrs. CEC Sander Dorfzaun, OD This course will consist of two segments, one on frame selection and one on frame adjustments. Each segment will contain a presentation along with a hands-on workshop. Opticians will provide individualized instruction, observing and offering pointers to the participants as they work with each other selecting and adjusting frames. $66.00 ABO APPROVEDpara approved Practice Pentathlon track 757 HIPAA Laws 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 1 hr. CEC Diane Drake, LDO, ABOM, FCLSA This course will introduce the ophthalmic professional to the rules and regulations regarding HIPAA. Important office forms and an explanation of each will be included. Common sense tips will be provided to help offices comply. NO FEE ABO APPROVED Submitted for JCAHPOpara approved Workshop Workout Track 922 Basic Slit Lamp Workshop 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM 1 hr. CEC B.W. Phillips, FCLSA Attendees will receive hands-on experience with the use and function of the slit lamp. They will have the opportunity to identify normal anatomy of the anterior segment along with the use of various illumination techniques. $22.00 Submitted for JCAHPO Submitted for NCLEpara approved Administrative All Stars Track 756 Proper Electronic Coding, Billing and Documentation 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM 2 hrs. CEC Anthony Diecidue, OD Proper and thorough documentation is key to correct reimbursement. Electronic documentation poses several challenges. This course will describe the steps necessary to record patient visits thoroughly, completely and easily using the tools now available through the latest computer software. NO FEE Submitted for JCAHPO para approved World Class Contacts Track 758 Corneal Reshaping: Orthokeratology 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM 2 hrs. CEC James Slightom, ABOM, FCLSA This course will present the advantages and disadvantages of corneal reshaping. The past, present, and future role of corneal reshaping with gas permeable lenses will be covered. You also will learn fitting techniques and the various designs of corneal reshaping lenses. NO FEE Submitted for JCAHPO NCLE APPROVEDpara approved One Team, One Dream Track 126 Coaching for Peak Performance 10:15 AM - 12:15 PM 2 hrs. CEC Donna Suter Eliminate the frustration of training and managing your staff by learning steps that effectively build staff performance, confidence, and motivation. This seminar covers how you can tap into employees’ self-motivation, the effectiveness of incentives, the three training principles (educate, coach and apply), who and what influences negative behavior, and how to achieve high performance and profits. Supported in part by The Vision Care Institute $44.00 T h i s b r o c h u r e p r e pa r e d i n pa r t n e r s h i p w i t h C I B A V i s i o n - B e t t e r E y e s f o r a B e t t e r L i f e 33 T h e AOP P r o g r a m i s s u p p o r t e d i n p a r t b y CIBA V i s i o n & E s s i l o r Of Am e r i c a Blue Ribbon Technology Track 745Retinal Imaging: ABC’s of OCT, GDx, HRT 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM 1 hr. CEC Mark Dunbar, OD The OCT, GDx and the HRT have all emerged as important tools in the diagnosis and management of patients with retinal disease and glaucoma. This lecture will provide an overview of these technologies and how they are utilized by the eye care professional. NO FEE Submitted for JCAHPO para approved Passing the Baton on Patient Care Track 759The Top Ten Eye Meds 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM 1 hr. CEC Jill Autry, OD, RPh New ophthalmic medications are arriving in the marketplace like never before. Expansions into new therapeutic classes make it challenging to stay up-to-date. In this lecture, a pharmacist/ optometrist will discuss the most commonly prescribed topical medications for the eye in a technician-geared format. NO FEE Submitted for JCAHPO para approved Administrative All Stars Track 760 What Teens and Tweens Want in Today’s Eye Care Products 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM 1 hr. CEC Jackie O’Keefe, ABOC This course looks at the differences between children, teens and tweens and what makes this newly discovered market so unique. You will learn what’s cool and popular in fashion and style for these consumer groups and what products are available for them in today’s optical market. Examples of fashion and high-performance lens options will be discussed. NO FEE ABO APPROVEDpara approved Workshop Workout Track 925Eye Dissection Workshop 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM 1 hr. CEC Thomas Griffith, OD This course is designed to familiarize the student with the anatomy of the eye, using accepted techniques of dissection. Using commercially prepared sheep’s eye specimens, each student will identify all major components of the eye and gain an appreciation for the structure and function of each component. The attendee will be guided through each step of the dissection, and detailed instructions will be available to enrich the learning experience. $22.00 NO FEE Submitted for ABO Submitted for JCAHPO para approved $22.00 Submitted for ABO Diving into Contact Lenses Track 762The Incredible Eye: Anatomy and Physiology 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM 2 hrs. CEC Diane Drake, LDO, ABOM, FCLSA This course will present the structures of the eye and their respective functions, with particular emphasis on those that relate to visual acuity and the fitting of contact lenses. Workshop Workout Track 923 Lensometry Workshop 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM 2 hrs. CEC Irwin Shwom, OD This hands-on workshop will reinforce the basic lensometry skills the participant already possesses. Areas covered will include neutralizing single vision and bifocals, marking progressive addition lenses, and measuring segment heights. The skills garnered here will prepare the participant for the Advanced Lensometry Workshop. NO FEE $44.00 Submitted for JCAHPO ABO APPROVED NCLE APPROVED para approved Submitted for JCAHPOpara approved Optical Marathon Track 764Dispensing For the Ages 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM 2 hrs. CEC Sharon Leonard, FNAO, ABO-AC, FCLSA This course will explore the variety of health and fitting issues unique to the geriatric patient. The most common ocular health problems will be explored, including age-related macular degeneration (ARMD), diabetic retinopathy, cataract formation and surgery, along with a discussion on post-cataract care. You also will learn about various eyeglass fitting problems, as well as remedies for age-related visual difficulties. The Race to Certification subTrack 926 AOA-CPO Review 2:15 PM - 5:45 PM 3 hrs. CEC Lynn Lawrence, CPOT This lecture covers the basics that every ophthalmic assistant should understand. Starting with how to take an exam, the course reviews anatomy, optics, contact lenses, medications, equipment, and other critical areas of the optometric field. This unique presentation not only covers the subjects, but also provides a 50 question, take-home review test. World Class Contacts Track 765Keratoconus and the Great Impostors 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM 2 hrs. CEC Phyllis Rakow, COMT This course will acquaint the attendee with the unique topographical patterns and the subtle differences among various forms of keratoconus, pellucid marginal degeneration, and contact lens-induced corneal warpage. Rigid and soft lens materials and designs for patients with irregular astigmatism will be covered. NO FEE $66.00para approved ABO APPROVEDpara approved JCAHPO (2A) para approved Workshop Workout Track 924 Basic Slit Lamp Workshop 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM 1 hr. CEC Dennis Cioni, RN, BS, COT Attendees will receive hands-on experience with the use and function of the slit lamp. They will have the opportunity to identify normal anatomy of the anterior segment along with the use of various illumination techniques. NO FEE para approved JCAHPO (1a) NCLE APPROVEDpara approved NO FEE Blue Ribbon Technology Track 761Special Testing 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM 1 hr. CEC Stephanie Griffin, CO, COMT Beyond the basic components of a typical eye exam, extra testing is sometimes required. Participants will become acquainted with ancillary gadgets and gizmos, as well as proper methods for using them to assist in the evaluation of the eye patient. Examples of the types of instruments will be provided. ABO APPROVED Practice Pentathlon track 795 Leadership: Sharing the Dream Without Extinguishing the Torch 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM 2 hrs. CEC Laurie Guest, COT This program is especially designed for office managers. Whether you have been in the position for 20 days or 20 years, you will find ideas you can implement the very next day! We will cover the crucial elements to successful leadership and enhance the professional relations skills that are essential to superior leadership. Submitted for NCLE One Team, One Dream Track 134The EMR Decathlon 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM 2 hrs. CEC Daryl Mann, OD; Christopher Quinn, OD; Kelly Kerksick, OD; Robert Vandervort, OD, FAAO Implementing an electronic medical record (EMR) system in your practice is like a cross country race. Hills, valleys and obstacles will slow you down. This course will look at factors that slowed down other practices, and what should be considered in order to have your practice running smoothly with EMR. The course will include pros and cons of individual systems to help you select the right system. The goal of this course is to make the “race” as easy as possible for you and your staff. Supported in part by maximEyes by First Insight $44.00 Submitted for JCAHPO NCLE APPROVEDpara approved 34 T h i s b r o c h u r e p r e pa r e d i n pa r t n e r s h i p w i t h C I B A V i s i o n - B e t t e r E y e s f o r a B e t t e r L i f e T h e AOP P r o g r a m i s s u p p o r t e d i n p a r t b y CIBA V i s i o n & E s s i l o r Of Am e r i c a Administrative All Stars Track 734 Insurance Filing 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM 1 hr. CEC Sharon Carter Insurance is a very big part of most practices today. That is why it is essential to get a system for collecting information from the patient, creating a clean claim, and making sure payment is made correctly and in a timely manner. This course will provide the essential steps for a system that will ensure prompt and accurate insurance filing and payment. NO FEE Passing the Baton on Patient Care Track 766The Non 20/20 Patient 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM 1 hr. CEC Albert Woods, MS, OD When presented with the patient whose vision is not correctable to 20/20, it is critical that the underlying etiology be determined. This course presents the common causes of decreased vision, including red flags for cases that require emergency management in a primary eye care setting. Submitted for JCAHPO para approved NO FEE Blue Ribbon Technology Track 767 Pre-testing the Pediatric Patient 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM 1 hr. CEC Stephanie Griffin, CO, COMT How to get the information you need as efficiently and painlessly as possible. A guide to pre-testing methods that are useful to better understand the normal visual development in the pediatric patient will be highlighted. Submitted for ABO para approved Blue Ribbon Technology track 770Topography 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM 1 hr. CEC Tara Fowler, OD; Andrea Knouff, OD This course will highlight the clinical indications for corneal topography. The technology behind the topographer, as well as pearls and techniques for operating the device will be discussed. The course also covers data interpretation to aid both the novice and more experienced clinician. Practice Pentathlon track 772 Best Kept Secrets of Successful Practices 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM 2 hrs. CEC Laurie Guest, COT Ever wonder why some optometric practices are more successful than others? Learn about the surprises this speaker encountered while secretly shopping hundreds of optometric practices over the last decade. This rapid-fire session is full of ideas that you can implement immediately. NO FEE Submitted for ABO para approved NO FEE Diving into Contact Lenses Track 771 A Guide to Effectively Writing a Technical Paper 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM 1 hr. CEC Diane Drake, LDO, ABOM, FCLSA This course will introduce participants to the methods of writing a technical paper. Included in the course will be information on how to choose your audience/reader, how to do research, how to format the paper, and how to structure the content. You also will learn how to include references and bibliography. One Team, One Dream Track 140 Protect Yourself From Identity Theft 4:45 PM - 6:45 PM 2 hrs. CEC Branch Walton This course will define identity theft and alert you to steps you can take both as a consumer and within the workplace, to minimize information leakage as well as highlight best practices to reduce your risk. NO FEE ABO APPROVED NCLE APPROVEDpara approved Workshop Workout Track 927 Advanced Slit Lamp Workshop 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM 1 hr. CEC Robin Cooper, COMT Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how to perform the basic slit lamp examination and use basic illumination techniques. An overview of instrumentation and maintenance also will be covered. $22.00 ABO Approvedpara approved ABO APPROVED para approved Submitted for JCAHPO para approved NO FEE NO FEE Optical Marathon Track 768Demonstrating a Positive Attitude Towards Customers and Patients 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM 2 hrs. CEC Valerie Manso, ABOC, FNAO What causes some prospective patients and customers visiting your practice to stay while others to leave without making a purchase? The major difference from one prospect to another is you! This course will help you engender the “right” response in people by the attitude you convey. Submitted for ABO para approved NO FEE Passing the Baton on Patient Care Track 769 Pupils: Not Just Another Hole in the Head 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM 1 hr. CEC Albert Woods, MS, OD Pupillary abnormalities can be the first clinical indicator of significant underlying pathology. This course reviews the key components in performing the pupillary exam along with patient video cases of the more common pupillary abnormalities. JCAHPO (1a) NCLE approved para approved Workshop Workout Track 929Fresnel Press-Ons: Prisms and Spheres Workshop 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM 1 hr. CEC B.W. Phillips, FCLSA Attendees will learn what a Fresnel lens is and it’s proper application along with advantages and disadvantages. You will also learn the various uses for the low vision patient. $22.00 ABO APPROVED $44.00 SATURDAY Passing the Baton on Patient Care Track 773The Slit Lamp 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM 1 hr. CEC Dennis Cioni, RN, BS, COT Attendees will gain knowledge of the use and function of the slit lamp, the opportunity to identify normal anatomy of the anterior segment, and a chance to practice the use of basic illumination techniques. NO FEE Submitted for JCAHPO para approved Submitted for JCAHPOpara approved Workshop Workout Track 928Tinted Contact Lenses Workshop 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM 1 hr. CEC Vickie Portis, FCLSA, NCLC-AC, COA The range of application for using tinted contact lenses is extensive in today’s eye care practice. Satisfied patients love their cosmetic colored contact lenses. In the age of self expression, patients want to look and to perform their best. From those who select sportsenhancing lenses to patients who require life-changing custom prosthetic lenses for disfigured eyes, these patients are a great referral source for the eye care practice. $22.00 Submitted for JCAHPO NCLE APPROVEDpara approved Workshop Workout Track 930 Insertion and Removal of Soft Contact Lenses Workshop 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM 1 hr. CEC Vickie Portis, FCLSA, NCLC-AC, COA It is essential for ophthalmic/optometric staff to understand the importance of proper insertion and removal techniques of soft contact lenses. This basic working knowledge will enable you to instruct patients properly so that they may safely use their soft contact lenses on a daily basis. This course also features in-depth discussion on the proper use of lens care and disinfection systems. $44.00 Ocular Disease Marathon Track 775Overview of Corneal Surgery 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM 1 hr. CEC Senthil Krishnasamy, MD During this course the structure and function of the cornea and limbus will be discussed. Also, the current goal of corneal surgery will be discussed including anterior, stromal, and endothelial corneal pathology. Current techniques to treat various disorders of the cornea are also discussed during the lecture. NO FEE Submitted for JCAHPO para approved NCLE APPROVEDpara approved T h i s b r o c h u r e p r e pa r e d i n pa r t n e r s h i p w i t h C I B A V i s i o n - B e t t e r E y e s f o r a B e t t e r L i f e 35 T h e AOP P r o g r a m i s s u p p o r t e d i n p a r t b y CIBA V i s i o n & E s s i l o r Of Am e r i c a Practice Pentathlon track 777 Gold Medal Teamwork 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM 1 hr. CEC Lynn Lawrence, CPOT This lecture identifies good interoffice practices, communication principles and procedures required to produce teamwork skills. Real office situations will be used to illustrate ways of enhancing teamwork. NO FEE Submitted for ABO para approved Optical Marathon Track 778Recommending Premium Quality Sunwear 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM 1 hr. CEC Valerie Manso, ABOC, FNAO This course will provide an overview of the sunglass market. Participants will gain a better understanding of how a variety of sun lenses work, how they are made and their benefits. The speaker will discuss patient and business benefits, thereby improving sales and profits as well as patient satisfaction. NO FEE ABO Approvedpara approved Workshop Workout Track 931 Basic Lensometry Workshop 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM 1 hr. CEC Billie Taylor, ABO, NCLC-AC, CPOT This workshop provides the beginning assistant with the basic aspects of lensometry. Through hands-on contact, participants will learn neutralization of spherical, spherocylindrical, and multifocal prescriptions. $22.00submitted for ABO Submitted for JCAHPOpara approved Workshop Workout Track 932Tonometry Workshop 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM 1 hr. CEC Robert McCullough, OD This workshop will provide hands-on training in the technique of performing Goldmann applanation tonometry and checking calibration of the tonometer. Overcoming Patient Hurdles Track 788 Virtual Lab Tour 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM 2 hrs. CEC Kathryn Edelman This course will explore the most common problems in the ophthalmic finishing laboratory and provide simple solutions for them. Attendees will learn about processing ARC lenses, high index plastic, spring-hinge temple replacement, and removing lens markings, along with laboratory organization, and simple “fix-its” for lab disasters. In addition, the course will cover timetables for routine equipment maintenance. 785 Going For the Gold: Keeping the Fire and Spirit Alive at Work 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM 1 hr. CEC Laurie Guest, COT Is the workplace draining your energy? Are you ready to improve your relationships with co-workers? If you answered “YES,” then this dynamic program is perfect for you. Too often our busy, stressful days keep us from really enjoying our journey. The speaker shares simple ideas to keep your flame “burning”! NO FEE Passing the Baton on Patient Care Track 780Triage in the Eye Care Practice 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM 1 hr. CEC Phyllis Rakow, COMT This course will cover the role of opticians, contact lens technicians, and ophthalmic medical personnel in assisting or referring to the eye care practitioner in emergency situations. Topics include identification of emergencies, triaging, eliciting and recording the chief complaint, and conducting an appropriate work-up. Slides of common ocular pathology seen in emergency patients, including chemical burns, vascular occlusions, red eyes, angle-closure glaucoma, and various forms of ocular trauma, will be presented. ABO APPROVED para approved Administrative All Stars Track 774Effectively Communicating With Your Hispanic Patient 8:00 AM - 10:15 AM 2 hrs. CEC Marcela Frazier, OD This course will provide attendees with language tools to better communicate with the Spanishspeaking patient. The focus will be on phrases used in the eye exam, glasses fitting and communication necessary to deliver optimal care of these patients. NO FEE JCAHPO (2B)para approved Diving into Contact Lenses Track 776Fitting the Irregular Cornea With High DK Materials 8:00 AM - 10:15 AM 2 hrs. CEC James Slightom, ABOM, FCLSA This course will present fitting challenges on irregular corneas such as keratoconus, corneal grafts, post surgical corneas, and others. Examples of different specialty gas permeable (GP) designs, both in very large and very small diameters, will be shown and illustrated with the use of high DK materials being emphasized on compromised and irregular corneas. The use of topography and NaFl fitting techniques will be emphasized. NO FEE Submitted for JCAHPO Workshop Workout Track 933 Visual Acuity Workshop 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM 1 hr. CEC Susan Corwin, CO, COMT Participants will learn how to check and record distance visual acuities using a manual projector, and near acuities using the near card. The use of various occluders and the pinhole will be shown. Participants will also be exposed to the use of Allen cards, HOTV, ETDRS chart, and the tumbling “E”. $22.00 $150.00 Submitted for JCAHPO para approved Submitted for ABO Submitted for JCAHPOpara approved NO FEE ABO APPROVEDpara approved ABO APPROVED jcahpo (1a) NCLE APPROVEDpara approved Ocular Disease Marathon Track 781 What’s New in Cataract Surgery? 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM 1 hr. CEC Senthil Krishnasamy, MD The highlights of this course include early cataract surgery, change in patient demographics and technological advances such as Viscoelastics, Phacoemulsification instrumentation, improved intra-ocular lenses, pharmacologic advances and improved biometry. Lastly, the future technology of cataract surgery will be discussed. NO FEE Submitted for JCAHPO para approved NCLE approvedpara approved The Race to Certification Track 934 Beginning Your Life as a Contact Lens Technician: NCLE Review 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM 8 hrs. CEC Diane Drake, LDO, ABOM, FCLSA This course will give participants information that will better prepare them to sit for the NCLE examination. Included in this course will be information on the anatomy and physiology of the eye, ocular pathology, drugs and disease, principles of optics, patient records, and much, much more. This is intended as a review only and does not guarantee passage of the National Contact Lens Examination. $22.00 NO FEE NCLE APPROVEDpara approved Practice Pentathlon track 782 Championship Charting 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM 1 hr. CEC Walter West, OD, FAAO This course provides attendees with a simple and effective approach to a charting methodology that will increase efficiency, reduce potential errors, and increase coding consistency while enhancing revenue. NO FEE Submitted for JCAHPO para approved Workshop Workout Track 936 Basic Slit Lamp Workshop 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM 1 hr. CEC Dennis Cioni, RN, BS, COT Attendees will receive hands-on experience with the use and function of the slit lamp. They will have the opportunity to identify normal anatomy of the anterior segment along with the use of various illumination techniques. $22.00 Submitted for JCAHPO NCLE APPROVEDpara approved 36 T h i s b r o c h u r e p r e pa r e d i n pa r t n e r s h i p w i t h C I B A V i s i o n - B e t t e r E y e s f o r a B e t t e r L i f e T h e AOP P r o g r a m i s s u p p o r t e d i n p a r t b y CIBA V i s i o n & E s s i l o r Of Am e r i c a Workshop Workout Track 937 How to Identify Progressive Lens Brands Workshop NEW! 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM 1 hr. CEC William Underwood, BS, ABOM, FCLSA, FNAO The number of progressive lens designs has increased dramatically over the past five years. Identification of the specific brand is essential to lens recommendation, verification and troubleshooting. This course will provide the knowledge and hands-on practice to enhance your PAL identification skills. $22.00 Optical Marathon Track 783Flex, Mirror and Match 9:15 AM - 11:30 AM 2 hrs. CEC Valerie Manso, ABOC, FNAO Each of us relates to the world and others in very specific ways. We take in and give out information in our preferred communication styles. Additionally, we all “like people who are like us.” This course will help you better relate and communicate with your patients, peers, and managers by learning to be more like the people with whom you are dealing. Submitted for ABO para approved Workshop Workout Track 935 Advanced Lensometry Workshop 9:15 AM - 11:30 AM 2 hrs. CEC Irwin Shwom, OD This hands-on workshop will build on the lensometry skills the participant already possesses. Participants will learn how to become more proficient in neutralizing bifocals, marking progressive addition lenses, measuring segment heights and identifying both wanted and unwanted prism. $44.00 NO FEE ABO APPROVED Submitted for JCAHPO para approved Diving into Contact Lenses Track 787 Basic Biomicroscopy and Keratometry 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM 1 hr. CEC James Slightom, ABOM, FCLSA Graphic and visual illustrations will show participants how clinical measurements are made with basic biomicroscopy and keratometry. A digital video camera also will be used to demonstrate the many uses of these instruments. Actual contact lens fits, examination of ocular structures, and clinical measurements on audience volunteers’ eyes will be performed. NO FEE Passing the Baton on Patient Care Track 784 Visual Fields: The Path Less Taken 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM 1 hr. CEC Albert Woods, MS, OD This course follows the visual pathway as it travels from the retina to the occipital lobe, along with clinical findings of pathway abnormalities. The course will review clinical testing via the use of automated visual field units and non-automated techniques, as well as patient cases presenting typical findings. Submitted for ABO Submitted for ABO Submitted for NCLEpara approved Workshop Workout Track 938 Advanced Slit Lamp Workshop 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM 1 hr. CEC Dennis Cioni, RN, BS, COT Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how to perform the basic slit lamp examination and use basic illumination techniques. An overview of instrumentation and maintenance also will be covered. $22.00 Submitted for JCAHPOpara approved NCLE APPROVEDpara approved One Team, One Dream Track 812New Frame and Lens Designs in the Optometric Office 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM 1 hr. CEC Sharon Leonard, FNAO, ABO-AC, FCLSA This course will explore the recent advances in frame materials, lens designs, and their application. Wavefront technology and free-form lens design will be discussed. In addition, this course will review ultra short corridor lenses and newer highindex lenses, as well as trends in frame colors, materials, and construction. Particular emphasis will be placed on working with AR coatings, newer photochromics, and specialized occupational lenses. Supported in part by Carl Zeiss Meditec & Carl Zeiss Vision $22.00 NO FEE Submitted for JCAHPO para approved Submitted for ABO Submitted for JCAHPOpara approved NO FEE Ocular Disease Marathon Track 786New Treatments for Macular Degeneration 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM 1 hr. CEC Michael Stewart, MD This course will provide a brief overview of the presenting symptoms and signs of macular degeneration. The history of macular degeneration treatments, with emphasis on current and future treatments, will be discussed. JCAHPO (1a) NCLE APPROVED para approved Workshop Workout Track 939Ocular Motility Workshop 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM 1 hr. CEC Stephanie Griffin, CO, COMT Susan Corwin, CO, COMT Different methods for evaluating ocular motility will be presented. This workshop will demonstrate the corneal light reflex test (Hirschberg), Krimsky test, cover test, alternate cover test, and prism and cover test. Participants will gain new skills by practicing these methods on one another. $22.00 Submitted for JCAHPO para approved Overcoming Patient Hurdles Track 779 Managing the Red Carpet 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM 2 hrs. CEC Laurie Guest, COT Discover 10 ways to create blockbuster service for your patients. Relate famous movie scenes to reallife experiences in your office. Learn award-winning ideas in this entertaining and practical program. NO FEE ABO approvedpara approved Overcoming Patient Hurdles Track 763 What You Can Learn While Dining 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM 1 hr. CEC Laurie Guest, COT This course is all about the environment of your office and how patients view their surroundings when they come to see you. Learn why they come to see you by performing surveys. Learn how you can differentiate yourself from the competition such as making patients feel at home, and offering them a clean and professional office at all times. NO FEE ABO approvedpara approved Passing the Baton on Patient Care Track 789Ocular Anatomy 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM 1 hr. CEC Lynn Lawrence, CPOT This course is designed to teach participants how the eye works. This includes all the structures, muscles and their cranial nerves, and the visual pathway to the brain. In addition, you will learn how to associate structure with function and diseases. NO FEE ABO APPROVED Submitted for JCAHPOpara approved Administrative All Stars Track 790 Using Electronic Medical Records 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM 1 hr. CEC Anthony Diecidue, OD This course will introduce the concept of Electronic Medical Records (EMR). It reviews their pros and cons, how to integrate EMR into your office, getting the most out of your software and more. We also will discuss how to evaluate software packages and hardware. NO FEE Submitted for JCAHPO para approved Ocular Disease Marathon Track 791Refractive Surgery Update 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM 1 hr. CEC Senthil Krishnasamy, MD During this lecture, the history of refractive surgery will be discussed. Additionally, wavefront analysis and treatment will be covered along with risks of laser vision correction, monovision, LASIK vs. PRK and Microkeratome vs. Femtosecond laser flap creation. NO FEE Submitted for JCAHPO para approved T h i s b r o c h u r e p r e pa r e d i n pa r t n e r s h i p w i t h C I B A V i s i o n - B e t t e r E y e s f o r a B e t t e r L i f e 37 T h e AOP P r o g r a m i s s u p p o r t e d i n p a r t b y CIBA V i s i o n & E s s i l o r Of Am e r i c a Diving into Contact Lenses Track 792 An Optician’s Guide to Wavefront Applications 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM 1 hr. CEC William Underwood, BS, ABOM, FCLSA, FNAO This course will provide an overview of wavefront technology and its application in refractions, spectacles, and contact lens designs. A description of aberrations and measuring methods will be presented. Participants will learn about the current spectacle and contact lens products that utilize wavefront technology. Practice Pentathlon Track 793 Managed Care Strategies in the Ophthalmic Office 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM 2 hrs. CEC Sharon Leonard, FNAO, ABO-AC, FCLSA This course will explore methods for making managed care and insurance programs more profitable and rewarding for the dispenser. Correct coding and proper bill submission, along with reimbursement from managed care plans will be discussed. You also will learn about Rx change and replacement policies. NO FEE NO FEE ABO APPROVED NCLE APPROVED Submitted for ABO para approved para approved Optical Marathon Track 794 How to Recommend and Dispense Sports Eyewear 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM 1 hr. CEC Debra White, MSEd, ABOM, FCLSA Being a sports eyewear expert requires more than just a walk in the park. Starting with American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards for sports eyewear, this course will focus on asking the right questions and making the right recommendations. Knowledge is key in reducing the number of sports related eye injuries. Workshop Workout Track 940 Lensometry Workshop 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM 2 hrs. CEC Irwin Shwom, OD This hands-on workshop will reinforce the basic lensometry skills the participant already possesses. Areas covered will include neutralizing single vision and bifocals, marking progressive addition lenses, and measuring segment heights. The skills garnered here will prepare the participant for the Advanced Lensometry Workshop. NO FEE para approved ABO APPROVEDpara approved Workshop Workout Track 941 Basic Slit Lamp Workshop 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM 1 hr. CEC Stephanie Griffin, CO, COMT Attendees will receive hands-on experience with the use and function of the slit lamp. They will have the opportunity to identify normal anatomy of the anterior segment along with the use of various illumination techniques. $22.00 JCAHPO (1A) NCLE approved para approved ABO APPROVED JCAHPO (1a) NCLE APPROVEDpara approved NO FEE ABO APPROVEDpara approved Workshop Workout Track 943Tinted Contact Lenses Workshop 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM 1 hr. CEC Vickie Portis, FCLSA, NCLC-AC, COA The range of application for using tinted contact lenses is extensive in today’s eye care practice. Satisfied patients love their cosmetic colored contact lenses. In the age of self expression, patients want to look and to perform their best. From those who select sports enhancing lenses to patients who require life changing custom prosthetic lenses for disfigured eyes, these patients are a great referral source for the eye care practice. $22.00 Submitted for JCAHPO NCLE APPROVEDpara approved Submitted for jcahpo Passing the Baton on Patient Care Track 796 AIDS and the Eye Care Professional 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM 1 hr. CEC Phyllis Rakow, COMT This course will cover the etiology and transmission of the AIDS/HIV virus and its effects on the structures of the eye. Also covered will be OSHA standards, universal precautions, and preventing the transmission of AIDS in an eye care practice. NO FEE Workshop Workout Track 942Eye Dissection Workshop 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM 1 hr. CEC Thomas Griffith, OD This course is designed to familiarize the student with the anatomy of the eye, using accepted techniques of dissection. Using commercially prepared sheep’s eye specimens, each student will identify all major components of the eye and gain an appreciation for the structure and function of each component. The attendee will be guided through each step of the dissection and detailed instructions will be available to enrich the learning experience. $22.00 $44.00 Optical Marathon Track 799 Photochromic Lenses 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM 1 hr. CEC Debra White, MSEd, ABOM, FCLSA This course surveys all of the photochromic lenses available, including glass, plastic, polycarbonate and Trivex. Product knowledge as well as dispensing tips will enable the professional to discuss the myriad of options with their customers. ABO APPROVED JCAHPO (1a) Administrative All Stars Track 800The Whys Behind the Buys 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM 1 hr. CEC Kathryn Edelman From sell-in to sell-through, retailers and eye care professionals must explain how brand recognition, patient/consumer demographics and sales margins factor into presenting premium products and services. This course will address three of the most important skills: gaining in-depth knowledge of products and services, training staff to be “tops” in professional skills and streamlining in the dispensary. para approved NO FEE Ocular Disease Marathon Track 797Diabetic Eye Disease 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM 1 hr. CEC Michael Stewart, MD Diabetes mellitus will be introduced as a systemic disease, involving numerous organ systems. The course will cover ocular findings and treatments. Passing the Baton on Patient Care Track 801 Art and the Eye 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM 1 hr. CEC Phyllis Rakow, COMT This course will look at ocular pathology particularly that of the aging eye, through the eye of the artist. This lecture will explore the vision defects of famous artists, spanning the centuries from El Greco to Georgia O’Keeffe, and how their paintings and sculpture are a result of their visual impairments. The artwork of Cezanne, Renoir, Monet, Degas, Van Gogh, and others will be reviewed before and after their sight became impaired. NO FEE Submitted for JCAHPO para approved Diving into Contact Lenses Track 798 All About Eyes 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM 1 hr. CEC William Underwood, BS, ABOM, FCLSA, FNAO This course will present a comprehensive overview of the structure and function of the eye. In addition, the globe and its internal structures, anterior adnexa and lacrimal apparatus will be discussed. As individual structures are presented, some common abnormalities will be identified. NO FEE ABO approved NO FEE ABO APPROVED para approved ABO APPROVED para approved NCLE approved para approved 38 T h i s b r o c h u r e p r e pa r e d i n pa r t n e r s h i p w i t h C I B A V i s i o n - B e t t e r E y e s f o r a B e t t e r L i f e JCAHPO (1b) T h e AOP P r o g r a m i s s u p p o r t e d i n p a r t b y CIBA V i s i o n & E s s i l o r Of Am e r i c a Ocular Disease Marathon Track 802 Glaucoma? 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM 1 hr. CEC Michael Stewart, MD This course will explore the nature of glaucoma with its presenting symptoms and signs. Emphasis will be placed on the role of ancillary testing, including pachymetry, visual fields, nerve fiber layer analysis and treatment. NO FEE Submitted for ABO Submitted for JCAHPOpara approved Diving into Contact Lenses Track 803 Contact Lenses for Presbyopes 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM 1 hr. CEC William Underwood, BS, ABOM, FCLSA, FNAO This course will present current approaches to fitting presbyopic contact lens patients. Proper patient selection techniques will be reviewed. Participants will learn the advantages and disadvantages of various lens designs. NO FEE Submitted for JCAHPO NCLE APPROVEDpara approved Optical Marathon Track 804 How to Present Ophthalmic Lens Enhancements 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM 1 hr. CEC Valerie Manso, ABOC, FNAO Lens options provide the benefits that enhance performance. This session provides the novice with some basic tools to improve their presentation skills. NO FEE ABO Approvedpara approved Overcoming Patient Hurdles Track 805 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Update 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM 1 hr. CEC Joan Stein, BS This session addresses the many changes that have occurred since the inception of the ADA and its implementing regulations. Concerns have been heard, regulations have taken a turn for the better, and places and things – once thought to be farreaching – now are reachable. NO FEE Submitted for ABO para approved Workshop Workout Track 944Special Testing Workshop 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM 1 hr. CEC Stephanie Griffin, CO, COMT Beyond the basic components of a typical eye exam, extra testing is sometimes required. Participants will become acquainted with ancillary gadgets and gizmos, as well as proper methods for using them to assist in the evaluation of the eye patient. Examples of the types of instruments will be provided. $22.00 Submitted for ABO Submitted for JCAHPO Para Approved Workshop Workout Track 945 Insertion and Removal of Soft Contact Lenses Workshop 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM 1 hr. CEC Vickie Portis, FCLSA, NCLC-AC, COA It is essential for ophthalmic/optometric staff to understand the importance of proper insertion and removal techniques of soft contact lenses. This basic working knowledge will enable you to instruct patients properly so that they may safely use their soft contact lenses on a daily basis. This course also features in-depth discussion on the proper use of lens care and disinfection systems. Optical Marathon Track 807The Evolution of Modern Progressive Lenses 9:15 AM - 10:15 AM 1 hr. CEC Debra White, MSEd, ABOM, FCLSA Modern progressive addition lenses have so many advanced features, it’s sometimes difficult for eye care professionals to keep up with them all. This course explores the features and benefits of today’s most advanced progressive lenses by first looking at the evolution of their design elements, and then focusing on current trends. $22.00 Submitted for NCLEpara approved Submitted for JCAHPO NCLE APPROVED Optical Marathon Track 806The Right Tools for the Right Job 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM 1 hr. CEC Debra White, MSEd, ABOM, FCLSA This course will present the optical dispenser with common and unique optical tools. Recommendations and applications of hand tools for frame adjustments and small repairs will be presented. ABO Approvedpara approved Optical Marathon Track 808Factors Affecting Contact Lens Wear 8:00 AM - 10:15 AM 2 hrs. CEC Diane Drake, LDO, ABOM, FCLSA This course is designed to assist the student in understanding systemic diseases and the impact they have on the ocular system of contact lens wearers. Students will be able to understand the procedures for correcting the situation and taking the necessary steps to prevent a re-occurrence. NO FEE ABO APPROVED Para Approved SUNDAY NO FEE NO FEE NCLE approvedpara approved Special Session 067 Closing Ceremonies – The Thrill of Vision to the Agony of Da Feet 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM 3 hrs. CEC Anthony Cavallerano, OD John Giurini, DPM Bob Stanton, MD Diabetes mellitus is a systemic disease with numerous complications in organs other than the eye. As primary care providers, optometrists play an important role on the healthcare team in promoting coordinated, timely and systematic care in preventing micro and macro vascular complications. This comprehensive course covers the expanded role of the primary care optometrist in care of the patient with diabetes and we discuss evolving trends in systemic management of the patient with diabetes, while presenting an overview of evolving therapies in treating diabetic retinopathy and other end-organ complications. Supported in part by VSP Optical Marathon Track 809 I Can’t See 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM 1 hr. CEC Debra White, MSEd, ABOM, FCLSA This fun, problem-solving course will investigate reasons why people return with eyeglass problems. Topics include American National Standards Institute (ANSI) guidelines, verification, handling irate customers and lifestyle dispensing. NO FEE Submitted for ABO para approved Optical Marathon Track 810 Contact Lens: Follow-up Visits 10:30 AM - 12:45 PM 2 hrs. CEC William Underwood, BS, ABOM, FCLSA, FNAO Comprehensive follow-up visits are essential to the long-term success of both the eye care practice and the contact lens patient. This course is designed to provide a step-by-step procedure for conducting the subjective and objective portions of a contact lens follow-up visit. We will discuss how to identify and correct potential problems. NO FEE NCLE approvedpara approved Optical Marathon Track 811Through a Child’s Eyes 11:45 AM - 12:45 PM 1 hr. CEC Debra White, MSEd, ABOM, FCLSA This course takes a detailed look at what dispensers should know when dealing with “little people”. Different age groups will be addressed, to help participants understand the changing needs as children mature. Lens and frame details, including sports eyewear will be presented. Lastly, this course will cover children’s eyeglass accessories and maintenance of eyewear. NO FEE ABO APPROVEDpara approved T h e AOP P r o g r a m i s s u p p o r t e d i n pa r t b y NO FEE T h i s b r o c h u r e p r e pa r e d i n pa r t n e r s h i p w i t h C I B A V i s i o n - B e t t e r E y e s f o r a B e t t e r L i f e 39 THURSDAY Schedule at a Glance Passing the Baton on Patient Care track Administrative All Stars track Slit Lamp Exam: Your Window to the Eye Phillips World Class Diagnostics track Diving into Contact Lenses track Linking Customer Service to Patients Satisfaction Russ Visual Fields: The Path Less Taken Brujic AP 9:15-10:15AM Disposables and Frequent Replacement Contact Lens Drake Workshop Workout track 9:00 AM 9:15 AM 9:30 AM NP 9:45 AM 9:15-10:15AM AJNP 9:15-10:15AM 10:00 AM 700 701 JNP 702 9:15-11:30AM 10:15 AM 10:30 AM 10:45 AM Basic Lensometry Principles Phillips ...Difficult Patients Russ ...Children’s Vision Brujic AJP 10:30-11:30AM 10:30-11:30AM AJP 11:00 AM AJP 11:15 AM 10:30-11:30AM 708 707 703 709 11:30 AM 11:45 AM 12:00 PM 12:15 PM Basic Ocular Motility Cooper Stress Management Suter Ocular Allergies Mastrota AJP AP JP 11:45AM-12:45PM 12:30 PM 11:45AM-12:45PM 713 11:45AM-12:45PM Contact Lenses for the Boomers B. Russell Basic Lensometry Workshop Lamell JNP AJP 11:45AM-12:45PM 715 714 11:45AM-12:45PM 716 902 12:45 PM 1:00 PM 1:15 PM 1:30 PM Basic Assisting Tonometry and Pachymetry Cooper Pre-appointing for Success Carter Low Vision DeCarlo, Forte JP AP 1:00-2:00PM 1:00-2:00PM 1:00-2:00PM 1:45 PM AJP Basic Lensometry Workshop Lamell NP 1:00-2:00PM 1:00-2:00PM 721 720 Presbyopia: Are You Listening to Your Patients? Buckner 722 AJP 905 723 2:00 PM 2:15 PM 2:30 PM From Eye Parts to Eye Charts Brujic Front Office Procedures Carter Lid Lifts Lambreghts The Irregular Cornea Buckner 2:15-3:15PM JNP 2:15-4:30PM AP AJP 2:45 PM AJNP 2:15-3:15PM 3:00 PM 2:15-3:15PM Advanced Lensometry Workshop Lamell AJP 2:15-4:30PM 728 730 729 3:30 PM 3:45 PM 4:00 PM 4:15 PM 4:30 PM 4:45 PM 5:00 PM 5:15 PM 5:30 PM 5:45 PM Optometry’s Marketplacetm 3:15 PM Personalities in the Work Place Carter Understanding and Treating Glaucoma Gaddie Children and Contact Lenses B. Russell AP AP JNP 3:30-5:30PM 3:30-5:30PM 3:30-4:30PM 727 The Top Ten Eye Meds Autry Basic Understanding of Cataract Surgery Mann JP Fresnel Press-Ons: Prisms and Spheres Workshop Phillips JP 4:45-5:45PM 740 4:45-5:45PM 742 741 A (ABO) 736 J (JCAHPO) N (NCLE) P (Paraoptometric) designates courses submitted for approval Please see course descriptions for approval status. 40 908 735 T h i s b r o c h u r e p r e pa r e d i n pa r t n e r s h i p w i t h C I B A V i s i o n - B e t t e r E y e s f o r a B e t t e r L i f e AJP 4:45-5:45PM 911 Allied Ophthalmic Professional Education Program Workshop Workout track Practice Pentathlon track Workshop Workout track Soaking Up the Sun Haiber AP Frame Selection and Adjustment Workshop Dorfzaun 9:15-10:15AM 704 Basic Slit Lamp Workshop Cioni Romancing the Phone Haiber JNP 10:30-11:30AM Spring Training for the New Hire track A Lost Art, Inventory Management Tolar Telephone Triage Johnson AP 9:15-10:15AM 9:15-10:15AM AP Ophthalmic Terminology Johnson AP 10:30-11:30AM Basic Slit Lamp Workshop Cioni JNP 11:45AM-12:45PM JNP 1:00-3:00PM Visual Acuity Johnson AJP JNP AP 11:45AM-12:45PM 11:45AM-12:45PM 11:45AM-12:45PM 904 717 719 718 ...Rimless Eyewear Workshop Shwom Focus on Fashion Drake Ocular History Johnson AP 1:00-2:00PM 1:00-2:00PM AJP AJP AJP The Dry Eye Autry JNP 2:15-3:15PM 1:00-2:00PM 725 907 Special Testing Workshop Griffin Create Profits in the Dispensary With AR Tolar AJP AP 2:15-3:15PM 906 Carrying the Torch: Who is Really in Charge? Suter 2:15-3:15PM 733 Getting Started With Gas Permeable Contact Lens Buckner AP 3:30-5:30PM JNP 3:30-4:30PM 910 ...Weird Patient Questions and Complaints O’Keefe 732 Extreme Eyewear Drake AJP 726 AJP 2:15-3:15PM 909 731 3:30-4:30PM AJP You Deserve a Medal for Handling Patient Complaints O’Keefe 724 JP 712 Successful Trunk Shows Drake 1:00-2:00PM Tonometry Workshop Cooper 711 Contact Lens Insertion and Removal Workshop Phillips 11:45AM-12:45PM T h e AOP P r o g r a m i s s u p p o r t e d i n pa r t b y AJP The Personal Touch: Listening to What They Need Haiber 903 Advanced Slit Lamp Workshop Phillips 900 710 706 Overcoming the Stress of Closing a Sale Tolar 10:30-11:30AM 901 JP 705 9:30-11:30AM AP 10:30-11:30AM Optical Marathon track 3:30-5:30PM 737 Ocular Emergencies Cooper JP Visual Acuity Workshop Corwin, Taylor AJP 4:45-5:45PM 4:45-5:45PM 743 738 739 912 T h i s b r o c h u r e p r e pa r e d i n pa r t n e r s h i p w i t h C I B A V i s i o n - B e t t e r E y e s f o r a B e t t e r L i f e 41 FRIDAY Schedule at a Glance Passing the Baton on Patient Care track 7:30 AM 7:45 AM 8:00 AM 8:15 AM 9:00 AM 9:15 AM 9:30 AM Blue Ribbon Technology track Top Thirty Systemic Medications Autry JP 7:30-8:30AM Visual Fields: The Path Less Taken Woods 8:45-9:45AM The Aging Eye: The Basic Principles of Geriatric Care Cioni IOL Master Sable AJP JP 8:30-9:30AM AJP Diving into Contact Lenses track Workshop Workout track Workshop Workout track Practice Pentathlon Track How We Decide on Appropriate Lens Selection B. Russell Basic Lensometry Workshop Taylor Tonometry Workshop McCullough NP AJP 7:30-8:30AM JP Getting the Most Out of Staff Meetings O’Keefe 7:30-10:30AM 744 8:30 AM 8:45 AM Administrative All Stars track 750 8:45-9:45AM 751 914 Advanced Lensometry Workshop Shwom Basic Slit Lamp Workshop Griffin AJP 8:45-9:45AM JNP 8:45-11:00AM 752 AP 7:30-8:30AM 913 7:30-8:30AM 747 How to Add a Safety Eyewear Program... O’Keefe AP 920 8:45-9:45AM 753 9:45 AM 10:00 AM Proper Electronic Coding Billing and Documentation Diecidue 10:15 AM 10:30 AM JP 10:45 AM 10:00AM-12:00PM 11:00 AM Retinal Imaging: ABC’s of OCT, GDx, HRT Dunbar 746 HIPAA Laws Drake JNP 10:00-11:00AM 10:00-11:00AM 919 AJP 922 757 JP 10:30-11:30A 11:15 AM 745 11:30 AM Optometry’s Marketplacetm Basic Slit Lamp Workshop Phillips 11:45 AM T h e AOP P r o g r a m i s s u p p o r t e d i n pa r t b y 756 12:00 PM 12:15 PM 12:30 PM 12:45 PM 12-2 PM ECP 1:00 PM 1:15 PM 1:30 PM 1:45 PM 2:00 PM 2:15 PM 2:30 PM 2:45 PM The Top Ten Eye Meds Autry What Teens and Tweens Want... O’Keefe Special Testing Griffin JP AP 2:00-3:00PM AJP 2:00-3:00PM 2:00-3:00PM 759 761 760 The Incredible Eye: Anatomy and Physiology Drake Lensometry Workshop Shwom Basic Slit Lamp Workshop Cioni JNP AJP 2:00-4:00PM JNP 2:00-4:00PM Leadership: Sharing the Dream... Guest AP 2:00-3:00PM 924 2:00-4:00PM 3:00 PM 3:15 PM 3:30 PM 3:45 PM 4:00 PM The Non 20/20 Patient Woods Insurance Filing Carter JP 3:15-4:15PM 3:15-4:15PM Pre-testing the Pediatric Patient Griffin AP 766 Advanced Slit Lamp Workshop Cooper AP 734 923 762 3:15-4:15PM JNP 795 3:15-4:15PM 927 767 4:15 PM 4:30 PM 4:45 PM 5:00 PM 5:15 PM Pupils: Not Just Another Hole in the Head Woods Topography Fowler, Knouff AP 4:30-5:30PM JP 4:30-5:30PM 770 769 A Guide to Effectively Writing a Technical Paper Drake Fresnel Press-Ons: Prism and Spheres Workshop Phillips Best Kept Secrets of Successful Practices Guest ANP AJP AP 4:30-5:30PM 771 4:30-5:30PM 929 4:30-6:30PM 5:30 PM 5:45 PM 6:00 PM 6:15 PM 6:30 PM 772 A (ABO) J (JCAHPO) N (NCLE) P (Paraoptometric) designates courses submitted for approval Please see course descriptions for approval status. 42 T h i s b r o c h u r e p r e pa r e d i n pa r t n e r s h i p w i t h C I B A V i s i o n - B e t t e r E y e s f o r a B e t t e r L i f e Allied Ophthalmic Professional Education Program Workshop Workout Track The Optical Marathon Track World Class Contacts Track The Race To Certification Track The Race To Certification Track The Race To Certification Track Optical Screws Unlimited Workshop Shwom Laboratory Pearls Leonard Patient Histories: What You Need To Know Buckner JCAHPO-COA Review Johnson AOA-CPOA/T Review Lawrence JP P Beginning Your Life as an Optician ABO Review Underwood AP 7:30-8:30AM AP 7:30-8:30AM JN P 915 Frame Selection and Adjustment Workshop Dorfzaun AP 748 Baby It’s You Leonard 7:30-8:30AM 7:30-11:45AM 7:30-11:45AM AP 749 8:00AM-5:00PM Astigmatism: Why Choose a Gas Perm... Slightom AP 8:45-10:45AM One Team, One Dream Track Over the Top: Improving Patient Satisfaction Pearce 8:00-10:00AM Supported in part by JNP 8:45-11:45AM 8:45-9:45AM 755 119 754 Corneal Reshaping: Orthokeratology Slightom Coaching for Peak Performance Suter 10:15AM-12:15PM JNP 10:00AM-12:00PM Supported in part by 921 916 917 758 126 Fellowship Lunch Eye Dissection Workshop Griffith Dispensing For the Ages Leonard AJNP AP 2:00-3:00PM 2:00-4:00PM Keratoconus and the Great Imposters Rakow AOA-CPO Review Lawrence JNP P 925 The EMR Decathlon Quinn, Kerksick, Mann, Vandervort 2:30-4:30PM 2:15-5:45PM 2:00-4:00PM Supported in part by Tinted Contact Lens Workshop Portis JNP 764 3:15-4:15PM 765 928 134 ...Soft Contact Lenses Workshop Portis NP 4:30-5:30PM 930 Demonstrating a Positive Attitude Towards Customers and Patients Manso 918 AP 4:30-6:30PM Protect Yourself From Identity Theft Walton 4:45-6:45PM 926 768 140 T h i s b r o c h u r e p r e pa r e d i n pa r t n e r s h i p w i t h C I B A V i s i o n - B e t t e r E y e s f o r a B e t t e r L i f e 43 SATURDAY Schedule at a Glance Passing the Baton on Patient Care track 8:00 AM 8:15 AM 8:30 AM The Slit Lamp Cioni Administrative All Stars track Effectively Communicating With Your Hispanic Patient Frazier JP 8:00-9:00AM JP 8:45 AM 773 Ocular Disease Marathon track Diving into Contact Lenses track Workshop Workout track Workshop Workout track Overview of Corneal Surgery Krishnasamy Fitting the Irregular Cornea With High DK Materials Slightom Basic Lensometry Workshop Taylor Tonometry Workshop McCullough AJP JP JP 8:00-9:00AM 8:00-10:15AM JNP 775 8:00-9:00AM 8:00-10:15AM 8:00-9:00AM 932 931 9:00 AM 9:15 AM 9:30 AM 9:45 AM Triage in the Eye Care Practice Rakow What’s New in Cataract Surgery? Krishnasamy AJNP JP 9:15-10:15AM 10:00 AM 9:15-10:15AM 774 780 Advanced Lensometry Workshop Shwom Basic Slit Lamp Workshop Cioni AJP 9:15-10:15AM JNP 9:15-11:30AM 776 781 936 10:15 AM 10:30 AM Optometry’s Marketplacetm 10:45 AM 11:00 AM Visual Fields: The Path Less Taken Woods AJP 10:30-11:30AM 11:15 AM New Treatments for Macular Degeneration Stewart Basic Biomicroscopy and Keratometry Slightom Advanced Slit Lamp Workshop Cioni JP NP 10:30-11:30AM 10:30-11:30AM 10:30-11:30AM 935 787 786 784 JNP 938 11:30 AM 11:45 AM 12:00 PM 12:15 PM 12:30 PM 12:45 PM 12-2 PM SECO 1:00 PM 1:15 PM 1:30 PM 1:45 PM 2:00 PM 2:15 PM 2:30 PM Ocular Anatomy Lawrence AJP 2:00-3:00PM 2:45 PM Using Electronic Medical Records Diecidue Refractive Surgery Update Krishnasamy JP JP 2:00-3:00PM 2:00-3:00PM 790 789 An Opticians Guide to Wavefront Applications Underwood 791 Basic Slit Lamp Workshop Griffin JP JNP 2:00-4:00PM ANP 2:00-3:00PM Lensometry Workshop Shwom 2:00-3:00PM 941 792 3:00 PM 3:15 PM 3:30 PM 3:45 PM AIDS and the Eye Care Professional Rakow AJP 3:15-4:15PM 4:00 PM The Whys Behind the Buys Edelman AP 796 4:45 PM 5:00 PM 5:15 PM 5:30 PM All About Eyes Underwood JP 3:15-4:15PM ANP 3:15-4:15PM 3:30-4:30PM 4:15 PM 4:30 PM Diabetic Eye Disease Stewart 940 798 797 800 Art and the Eye Rakow Glaucoma? Stewart AJP AJP 4:30-5:30PM 4:30-5:30PM 801 J (JCAHPO) N (NCLE) Special Testing Workshop Griffin JNP AJP 4:30-5:30PM 4:30-5:30PM 802 A (ABO) Contact Lenses for Presbyopes Underwood 803 944 P (Paraoptometric) designates courses submitted for approval Please see course descriptions for approval status. 44 T h i s b r o c h u r e p r e pa r e d i n pa r t n e r s h i p w i t h C I B A V i s i o n - B e t t e r E y e s f o r a B e t t e r L i f e Allied Ophthalmic Professional Education Program Practice Pentathlon track Workshop Workout track Optical Marathon Track Overcoming Patient Hurdles track The Race To Certification track Gold Medal Teamwork Lawrence Visual Acuity Workshop Corwin Virtual Lab Tour Edelman AP AJP Recommending Premium Quality Sunwear Manso Beginning Your Life as a Contact Lens Technician NCLE Review Drake 8:00-9:00AM AP 8:00-9:00AM 9:15-10:15AM AJP 782 NP 9:15-10:15AM 8:00AM-5:00PM 778 933 NEW How to Identify Progressive Lens Brands Workshop Underwood JP 8:00-10:00AM 8:00-9:00AM 777 Championship Charting West AP One Team, One Dream track Going for the Gold: Keeping the Fire and Spirit... Guest Flex, Mirror and Match Manso AP AP 9:00-10:00AM 9:15-11:30AM 788 785 937 Ocular Motility Workshop Griffin, Corwin Managing the Red Carpet Guest JP AP New Frame and Lens Designs... Leonard ANP 10:30-11:30AM 10:30AM-12:30PM 10:30-11:30AM 939 Supported in part by 783 812 779 EXHIBIT HALL Lunch Managed Care Strategies in the Ophthalmic Office Leonard Eye Dissection Workshop Griffith AP 2:00-3:00PM 2:00-4:00PM AJNP 942 793 How to Recommend and Dispense Sports Eyewear White What You Can Learn While Dining Guest AP 2:00-3:00PM 2:00-3:00PM Tinted Contact Lenses Workshop Portis Photochromic Lenses White JNP AP 3:15-4:15PM T h e AOP P r o g r a m i s s u p p o r t e d i n pa r t b y AP 763 794 3:15-4:15PM 943 ...Soft Contact Lenses Workshop Portis JNP 799 ...Ophthalmic Lens Enhancements Manso ADA Update Stein AP 4:30-5:30PM 934 4:30-5:30PM AP 4:30-5:30PM 945 804 805 T h i s b r o c h u r e p r e pa r e d i n pa r t n e r s h i p w i t h C I B A V i s i o n - B e t t e r E y e s f o r a B e t t e r L i f e 45 SUNDAY Schedule at a Glance 8:00 AM 8:15 AM 8:30 AM 8:45 AM Allied Ophthalmic Professional Education Program Optical Marathon track Diving Into Contact Lenses track The Right Tools for the Right Job White Factors Affecting Contact Lens Wear Drake AP NP 8:00-9:00AM One Team, One Dream track 8:00-10:15AM 9:30 AM 9:45 AM 10:00 AM AOA EXAMS CPO, CPOA, CPOT exams will be administered by the AOA. To register for an examination, please contact the AOA at 800-365-2219, extension 210; registrants may also visit www.aoa.org. 8:00-11:00AM 806 Supported in part by 9:00 AM 9:15 AM Special Session Closing Ceremonies: The Thrill of Vision to the Agony of Da Feet Cavallerano, Giurini, Stanton ...Modern Progressive Lenses White 7:30AM-12:00PM ANP T h e AOP P r o g r a m i s s u p p o r t e d i n pa r t b y 9:15-10:15AM 807 808 10:15 AM 10:30 AM 10:45 AM 11:00 AM I Can’t See White Contact Lens: Follow-up Visits Underwood AP NP 10:30-11:30AM 11:15 AM 067 10:30AM-12:45PM 809 11:30 AM 11:45 AM 12:00 PM 12:15 PM 12:30 PM 46 Through a Child’s Eyes White AP 11:45AM-12:45PM 811 810 A (ABO) J (JCAHPO) N (NCLE) P (Paraoptometric) designates courses submitted for approval Please see course descriptions for approval status. T h i s b r o c h u r e p r e pa r e d i n pa r t n e r s h i p w i t h C I B A V i s i o n - B e t t e r E y e s f o r a B e t t e r L i f e Accreditation Information from SECO International a verification of attendance summary letter. Not all licensing boards or accrediting agencies store continuing education attendance records for licensed professionals; therefore, SECO recommends that attendees keep attendance verification vouchers for three years. SECO encourages attendees to be familiar with the continuing education attendance reporting requirements of any professional licenses that they possess. Continuing Education Accreditation SECO makes every effort to secure accreditation for education courses/workshops as appropriate through ABO, AOA, COPE, JCAHPO, and NCLE. All continuing education courses are strictly monitored to comply with licensing board regulations for accreditation. Attendees who fail to comply with attendance requirements will not receive continuing education credit for that course. Attendance requirements include: 1. An attendee must present a SECO Passport name badge and an admission ticket to the door monitor to gain entrance to the course. 2. Once the course begins, an attendee may not be absent from a course for a cumulative time in excess of 10 minutes. 3. Upon exiting the course at its conclusion, the door monitor will exchange with an attendee the course ticket for an attendance verification voucher. Please note: If accreditation for a course or workshop is not known at press time, SECO will indicate this in the course description. Where SECO has submitted materials for review but accreditation was not confirmed before this brochure was printed, courses are annotated “submitted.” Please read the course descriptions carefully to be certain of those that are approved and those that are pending. An updated approval list is available online at www.seco2008.com. Reporting Attendance SECO International reports continuing education attendance approximately 30 days post-SECO 2008. SECO reports to licensing organizations continuing education attendance for attendees who provide their license information. SECO recommends attendees personally verify the accuracy of their continuing education attendance upon receiving Please note: Allied ophthalmic professionals must complete a course evaluation for ABO, NCLE and JCAHPO courses and return it to the room monitor in order to receive credit for attending a course. State Licensing Boards of Optometry For attendees who provide their license information, SECO International will report continuing education attendance to the state licensing optometry boards of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. Additionally, SECO International will report continuing education attendance to any state licensing optometry board upon request. ARBO Optometric Education Tracker Identification SECO reports to the Optometric Education Tracker Identification program managed by the Association of Regulatory Boards of Optometry (ARBO). For attendees who provide their ARBO OE Tracker number, SECO will report continuing education attendance to ARBO. Attendees who do not know their OE Tracker number, or wish to learn more about the OE Tracker number, may visit www.arbo.org or call ARBO at (866) 869-6852. CE Broker For Florida-licensed professionals who provide their entire license number, SECO will report continuing education attendance to CE Broker. SECO will not submit attendance information to CE Broker without a valid Florida license number. SECO International’s CE Provider number for CE Broker is 50-1731. Attendees may visit www.cebroker.com for more information. Visit www.seco2008.com for the latest accreditations and information! Certifying Agents SECO International does not guarantee that a licensing board or certifying organization will accept any course presented during SECO 2008. SECO encourages attendees to review and understand the requirements for any licensing agencies to which education attendance may be reported. Council on Optometric Practitioner Education (COPE) COPE provides national accreditation for optometric continuing education*. CEE Examinations are administered by the University of Alabama, Birmingham. Ph. (866) 869-6852; www.arbo.org American Optometric Association (AOA) The AOA certifies paraoptometrics, professionals working under the direct supervision of a licensed optometrist*. Ph. (800) 365-2219; www.aoa.org American Board of Opticianry (ABO) & National Contact Lens Examiners (NCLE) The ABO certifies opticians, those who dispense and work with spectacles*. The NCLE certifies ophthalmic dispensers, those who fit and work with contact lenses*. In a separate process from SECO’s accreditation process, attendees must submit to ABO/NCLE a Continuing Education Certificate (CEC) to obtain credit for attending the course. CEC forms will be available as attendees exit the course. Ph. (703) 719-5800; www.abo-ncle.org Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology (JCAHPO) The JCAHPO certifies ophthalmic allied health professionals*. Ph. (651) 731-2944; www.jcahpo.org (Please note: Attendees may now submit SECO International Verification of Attendance vouchers to JCAHPO to receive accreditation.) All lectures, workshops and distance learning (electronic and print media with a post-test) being reviewed by JCAHPO will be classified as either Group A or Group B. Group A are topics included in CE categories (pages 8-9) of the JCAHPO certification packet. Group B topics are related to ophthalmic medical assisting, but not included in CE categories. *Courses submitted for approval are indicated in both descriptions and spreadsheets. T h i s b r o c h u r e p r e pa r e d i n pa r t n e r s h i p w i t h C I B A V i s i o n - B e t t e r E y e s f o r a B e t t e r L i f e 47 Registration Information Continuing Education Program Attendee Registration Continuing education program attendees may attend continuing education courses indicated for their profession. Continuing education program registration includes: • Access to continuing education courses (additional fees may apply) • Admission to Optometry’s Marketplace™; • Admission to the Opening Ceremonies reception • Admission to the SECO Exhibit Hall Lunch • Admission to the Atlantic Station Triathlon • Admission to the Closing Ceremonies Celebration • Admission to the ECP Fellowship Lunch Before 1/3/08Before 2/7/08After 2/8/08 APPLY YOUR $50 SoCO MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT* TO FURTHER REDUCE REGISTRATION COSTS! 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In addition, attendees will have access to other SECO 2008 events (additional fees apply), such as: • The Opening Ceremonies reception • The Atlantic Station Triathlon • The ECP Fellowship Lunch • The Saturday Exhibit Hall Lunch • The Closing Ceremonies Celebration Registration for Optometry’s Marketplace™ is available only online at www.seco2008.com. Before 1/3/08Before 2/7/08After 2/8/08 Optometry’s MarketplaceTM $0* $0* $25 *Participation in a short survey is required to obtain FREE admission. Discounts & Incentives SECO International offers several registration discounts for SECO 2008 registrants. Also, SECO International offers incentives for registrants to register early. Discounts and incentives may be applied only at the time of registration, and will not be retroactively applied towards registration fees already paid. Visit www.seco2008.com to learn more about discounts and registration incentives and how you can take advantage of reduced SECO 2008 registration fees! See page 51 for additional registration information 48 T h i s b r o c h u r e p r e pa r e d i n pa r t n e r s h i p w i t h C I B A V i s i o n - B e t t e r E y e s f o r a B e t t e r L i f e T h i s b r o c h u r e p r e pa r e d i n pa r t n e r s h i p w i t h C I B A V i s i o n - B e t t e r E y e s f o r a B e t t e r L i f e 49 50 T h i s b r o c h u r e p r e pa r e d i n pa r t n e r s h i p w i t h C I B A V i s i o n - B e t t e r E y e s f o r a B e t t e r L i f e Registration Information Guests & Children SECO International invites guests and children to accompany attendees. As a courtesy to our attendees, guests and children may not attend continuing education courses. Attendees may register spouses and children when registering for SECO 2008. Guests and children may access SECO 2008 social events and lunches for an additional fee. Cancellations & Changes SECO International will accept SECO 2008 cancellations from November 1, 2007 through February 7, 2008, (EST). SECO International will not accept cancellations after February 7, 2008. For the complete cancellation policy, please visit www.seco2008.com. SECO 2008 issues reserved seating for educational courses. SECO prohibits the refund or replacement of admission tickets for reserved classroom seating. For the complete purchase policy, please visit www.seco2008.com. Registration Information Registration may be submitted by mail, fax or Internet; SECO International does not accept telephone registration for SECO 2008. Registration may be made only during the designated registration periods and registrations must be received by the deadline. Registration periods are in Eastern Standard Time (EST). Payment must be made in U.S. funds and must accompany each registration. Accepted forms of payment include cash, check (business, cashier or personal), money order, American Express, Discover Card, MasterCard, or Visa. Checks may be written to “SECO International.” Registrations may be submitted by: Internet: www.seco2008.com Fax: 770-220-0942 Mail: 4661 North Shallowford Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30338 Customer service is available Monday through Friday, from 9:00AM - 4:00PM, EST. Customer service may be reached by phone at 770-452-0600, or e-mail at [email protected]. Registration Periods Early Pre-registration he early bird catches the discounts! T November 1, 2007 – January 3, 2008 Early pre-registrants will receive their registration packets via Fed Ex prior to SECO 2008. PLEASE NOTE: SECO will send registration packets to attendees via FedEx at no additional cost. Fed Ex does not ship to PO Boxes. Registrants must indicate if the shipping address is a residence or business. Pre-registration J anuary 4, 2008 - February 7, 2008 Pre-registrants who do not receive their registration packets may pick up their packets in the Registration Hall on-site. Last Call! If you miss the pre-registration deadline, you may still register online February 8-26, 2008, and pick up your packet on-site. Visit www.seco2008.com for last call details. On-site Registration February 27, 2008 - March 2, 2008 T h i s b r o c h u r e p r e pa r e d i n pa r t n e r s h i p w i t h C I B A V i s i o n - B e t t e r E y e s f o r a B e t t e r L i f e 51 Join us for the Open ng Ceremonies Reception Omni Hotel Atrium Terrace • Wednesday, February 27, 2008 • 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM Prizes, entertainment, food and drink provided! SECO International 4661 N. Shallowford Road Atlanta, GA 30338 Supported in part by