vision fantasy conference

Thank you to the
2011 Vision Fantasy
Platinum Sponsors!
2011
VISION FANTASY CONFERENCE
October 27-29, 2011
Fantasyland Hotel
Edmonton, AB
Greetings . . . .
Dear Colleagues,
It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the 2011 Alberta Association
of Optometrists Annual Conference. The Fantasyland Hotel promises to
offer a great location to host our yearly optometric event.
The hallmark of our conference continues to be the world-class continuing
education, which we hope you will find academically stimulating and at
the same time useful in your everyday practice. The Optifair will allow for
the opportunity to build your professional relationships and experience
the latest in eye care technology, new products and services. The
Association and College Annual General Meetings will have you up to date
on the latest in our profession. A highlight of our conference will continue
to be the many opportunities and events, which will allow you to
reconnect and enjoy the company of your professional colleagues. A full
slate of staff training programs will also have your office team motivated
and educated. Take this chance to come out and celebrate the joys of our
profession. I look forward to seeing you in Edmonton!
Dr. Jason Pearce
AAO President
Welcome to Edmonton!
We at the Alberta Association of Optometrists are so pleased that you have
joined
in Alberta's capital for world class CE, exhibits and camaraderie.
Dr. JimusAsuchak
Where better to host this event than the Fantasyland Hotel and Conference
Center at the West Edmonton Mall. Our profession is constantly changing
and quality CE provides us with the tools needed to continually improve the
standard of our care, and work towards the expansion of our scope of
practice. I look forward to seeing you in the education areas, as well as at
the Optifair, sponsored breakfasts, luncheons and evening social events.
Please feel free to approach myself or any council member with comments
or concerns relating to the conference – we are always looking to change
and improve upon our conference to best suit the needs of our profession.
Have a great time at Vision Fantasy!
Warmest Regards,
Dr. Amy Forrest
Director of Conferences and Special Events
Preliminary Program for
Optometrists
Why attend the 2011
Vision Fantasy
Conference?
The Vision Fantasy conference is a vital
opportunity for professional
development, networking and more
importantly, friendly camaraderie.
Gain keen knowledge and useful tools
for success in your career. World
renowned speakers in daily
educational sessions are your key to
excellent educational information.
Wednesday, October 26th
5:00pm – 8:00pm
Registration Desk
8:00pm-10:00pm
Reception at L1 Lounge
Thursday, October 27th
7:00am – 5:00pm
Registration Desk
8:00am – 8:55am
Sponsored Breakfasts*
9:00am – 12:00pm
Optometrist CE Sessions
12:00pm – 1:30pm
Awards Lunch
1:45pm – 5:30pm
Optometrist CE Sessions
5:30pm- 10:00pm
Member Mixer
10:30pm – 12:00am
Hockey Game
Friday, October 28th
7:00am – 4:30pm
Registration Desk
8:00am – 8:55am
Sponsored Breakfasts*
9:00am – 12:00pm
Optometrist CE Sessions
12:00pm – 2:15pm
Lunch with entertainment
2:30pm – 4:30pm
Optometrist CE Sessions
5:00pm – 9:30pm
Optifair
Saturday, October 29th
EARLY BIRD REGISTRANTS
Members who register online and pay
in full by September 16th, 2011 will be
eligible for a chance to win
AIRFARE for TWO to LAS VEGAS
compliments of Metro and Spec Tech
Labs. The draw will take place during
Optifair on Friday, October 28th, 2011
at 7:00pm at the AAO booth.
* The prize must be accepted as awarded. No portion of the
prize is transferable. The prize is not redeemable for cash
and no substitute for any portion of the prize is available.
Should the prize not be redeemed by October 28, 2012, the
prize will be forfeited.
7:00am – 3:00pm
Registration Desk
8:00am – 8:55am
Sponsored Breakfasts*
9:00am – 12:00pm
Optometrist CE Sessions
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Lunch
1:10pm-3:00pm
Optometrist CE Sessions
*Sponsored Breakfasts – These sessions have a limited registration. Several will
be offered giving registrants a variety of choice topics. CE hours will be issued for
these breakfasts.
Register online at www.optometrists.ab.ca
Continuing Education Sessions
Optometrist Sessions – Thursday, October 27th
TIME
8:00am – 8:55am
COURSE
SPEAKER
Dr. Alan Ulsifer
1) Hosted by: FYi Doctors
The Future of Eyecare in Canada
Registration is limited to the first 100 registrants
CE credits = 1 hr
2) AAO General Breakfast
Come in and sit, eat and enjoy!
9:00am – 10:00am
9:00am – 10:00am
10:00am – 10:20am
Diagnosis of Glaucoma
This course will discuss the steps used in establishing the
diagnosis of glaucoma. The different tests (history, tonometry,
optic nerve, visual fields, selective perimetry, imaging, gonioscopy)
will be described and how each is incorporated into the decision
making process. The concept of using multiple tests to corroborate
whether loss is present will be described.
So Many FLCs (Funny Looking Corneas) – So Little Time
Many optometrists still don’t treat corneal disorders, not because
they don’t want to but because they know there’s no room for error
and thus, their workup takes too much chair time and makes it cost
inefficient. There’s a systematic way to do it safely, accurately and
QUICKLY!
Dr. Murray Fingeret
and
Dr. John Flanagan
CE credits = 1 hr
COPE #31994-GL
Dr. Lou Catania
CE credits = 1 hr
COPE #32162-AS
COFFEE BREAK
10:20am – 12:00pm
Alberta Association of Optometrists
st
91 Annual General Meeting
12:00pm – 1:30pm
Be sure you attend the AAO Awards luncheon, where we recognize your fellow colleagues for their
extra efforts and achievements.
1:45pm – 3:15pm
1:45pm – 3:15pm
CE credits = 2.0 hr
AAO AWARDS LUNCHEON
The Treatment of Glaucoma
This lecture reviews the different treatment modalities for open
angle glaucoma. To be covered will be a discussion on when and
how to start and modify treatment regimens, and when a referral is
indicated. Also, the different types of laser and surgical procedures
will be reviewed along with their indications, complications, and
success rates.
Does Your Practice Have Early Stages of Macular
Degeneration?
Coach Gusty…. the business doctor, Five Star treatment plan:
1. Profitability – how to increase revenue per patient and improve
patient care at the same time - business metrics.
2. How to market your practice.
3. Customer communication and loyalty.
4. Staff recruitment and empowerment- improve efficiencies and
productivity.
5. Balance and enjoyment.
Dr. Murray Fingeret
and
Dr. John Flanagan
CE credits = 1.5 hr
COPE#31995-GL
Coach Gusty
CE credits = 1.5 hr
Thursday Sessions continued on next page . . .
3:15pm – 3:30pm
3:30pm – 5:30pm
COFFEE BREAK
Glaucoma Grand Rounds
The management of glaucoma requires the clinician to make an
ongoing series of decisions that start with the initiation of therapy
and continue as the patient is followed over time. Using case
presentations including ocular hypertension, glaucoma suspects,
and different forms of glaucoma, this course reviews the clinical
decisions that face the optometrist managing glaucoma and
discusses alternatives for each decision.
Dr. Murray Fingeret
and
Dr. John Flanagan
CE credits = 2 hr
COPE#31996-GL
Dealing with Ocular Emergencies/Anterior Segment Jeopardy
3:30pm – 5:30pm
5:30pm – 10:00pm
10:30pm – 12:00pm
Dealing with Ocular Emergencies
There are only a few “true” ocular emergencies that should get you
out of bed in the middle of the night. The newer you are at this
stuff, the less sleep you’ll get. But let’s discuss some “veteran’s”
ideas that may just give you a better night’s sleep.
Anterior Segment Jeopardy
Twenty-eight unknown cases of varying degrees of difficulty are
projected on a PPT Jeopardy board. An audience volunteer
selects a case which is then presented to the entire audience with
clinical information, photos, diagnostic and management options
with audience questions invited. After discussion and questions,
diagnostic and management choices are selected by the volunteer
and the audience (electronically) and then the correct diagnosis is
presented and discussed; “Take home clinical pearls” regarding
diagnosis and management are provided.
MEMBER MIXER
A cocktail event designed for you, your staff, and conference
sponsors to relax and mingle with friendly camaraderie.
Dr. Lou Catania
CE credits = 2 hr
COPE #32165-AS
Sponsored by the AAO
BATTLE OF ALBERTA HOCKEY GAME
Get your skates on, here’s your chance to shoot, score and shine!
The North vs. South Hockey Challenge is back! The Battle of
Alberta will take place at the Ice Palace in West Edmonton Mall.
Everyone is eligible to play, all skill levels welcomed! Join us for
this fun night out and support your team! Contact Ravi Tanna at
[email protected] to register.
Sponsored by
Alcon/CIBA Vision
Optometrist Sessions – Friday, October 28th
TIME
8:00am – 9:00am
COURSE
SPEAKER
Pieter Wessels
1) Hosted by: Nikon Optical
CE credits = 1 hr
The Power of the Brand
Registration is limited to the first 100 registrants
2) Hosted by: CooperVision
Multifocal Contact Lens Fitting Success . . . That’s not an Oxymoron
Registration is limited to the first 100 registrants
3) Hosted by: Alcon Canada/CIBA Vision
Not a Dry Eye in the House
Registration is limited to the first 200 registrants
Dr. Harvard Sylvan
CE credits = 1 hr
Dr. Mile Brujic
CE credits = 1 hr
4) AAO General Breakfast
Come in and sit, eat and enjoy!
9:00am – 10:30am
Alberta College of Optometrists
Annual General Meeting
CE credits = 2 hr
Friday Sessions continued on next page . . .
10:30am – 10:45am
COFFEE BREAK
Alberta Health and Wellness Billing Session – B900 Roll Out
10:45am – 12:15pm
12:15pm – 2:15pm
2:30pm-4:30pm
4:45pm
The AAO along with Alberta Health and Wellness will present a
seminar dealing with proper billing procedures regarding the
provision of expanded Medically Necessary services. This
session is for optometrists, assistants and opticians, to better
enable them to understand the expanded Medically Necessary
services provided to Albertans and how to correctly bill the
Department of Alberta Health and Wellness.
Dr. Ray Howard
Dr. Neepun Sharma
Dr. Peter Krochmal
CE credits = 1.5 hr
LUNCH
Guaranteed Practice Builders
Learn how to design you practice mission statement, build a
dream team and write and implement the practice growth plan.
Discover WHY and HOW top practices do several times more
than the average practices do and how you can join the group.
Dr. Erwin Jay
CE credits = 2 hr
Buses Leave From Fantasyland Hotel to the Mayfield Trade Centre for Optifair
5:00pm-9:30pm
OPTIFAIR
Take a short bus ride over to the Mayfield Trade Centre and join us for the ever popular Optifair.
Come and see all the latest and greatest products and services that the optical suppliers have on
display. Enjoy a free beverage if you take the bus, as well as lots of delicious foods and browsing
around the booths!
Optometrist Sessions – Saturday, October 29th
TIME
8:00am – 8:55am
COURSE
SPEAKER
Claude Hazel
1) Hosted by: Essilor
Differentiate Yourself Through Personalization
CE credits = 1 hr
Registration is limited to the first 150 registrants
2) AAO General Breakfast
Come in and sit, eat and enjoy!
9:00am – 10:30am
9:00am – 10:30am
10:30am – 10:45am
AMD Nutrients
The goal of this presentation is to utilize evidence derived from
the AREDS Study as well as multiple other scientific papers to
support the role of micronutrient supplementation in the risk
reduction, prevention and management of age-related macular
degeneration in Optometric practice.
Radiological Imaging
The purpose of this lecture is to introduce concepts of ionizing
and non-ionizing imaging methods to practicing optometrists
who trained before radiological studies were a part of
optometric practice in North America. For those who have
trained more recently, this lecture should provide a useful
review.
COFFEE BREAK
Dr. Ron Gaucher
Sponsored by Novartis
CE credits = 1.5 hr
COPE 28040-PS
Dr. Thomas Freddo
CE credits = 1.5 hr
COPE Approval Pending
Saturday Sessions continued on next page . . .
10:45am-12:00pm
10:45am-12:00pm
12:00pm-1:00pm
1:10pm-3:00pm
1:10pm-3:00pm
Co-Managing Advanced Technology IOLs
This course will discuss optometric opportunities in comanaging premium IOL surgery. Optometrists play a critical
role in the pre-operative evaluation, patient education and postoperative care of surgical patients. By participating in this
course, attendees will be better equipped to provide patients
with optimal visual outcomes through premium IOLs.
Think Zebras, Not Horses
This course will dive into some not-so-common clinical
presentations in primary care practice. An interactive casebased presentation will journey through the differential
diagnosis and work-up of some particularly interesting patients.
Treatment options and considerations for follow-up care will
also be discussed as well as some additional background
information that will be helpful to clinicians when one of these
“zebras” walks through the doors of your own practice.
LUNCH
The Good, The Bad and the Orals for Optometry
Using case examples, this course will review commonly
prescribed oral medications used for various ocular infections,
inflammatory conditions and pain. Common side effects of oral
medications will be discussed.
Medical Lab Testing
The purpose of this lecture is to introduce concepts of medical
laboratory testing methods to practicing optometrists who
trained before laboratory studies were a part of optometric
practice in North America. For those who have trained more
recently, this lecture should provide a useful review.
All AAO members that register
for the FULL CONFERENCE and
attend the AAO AGM will be
entered into a draw to win
FREE 2012 AAO
PROFESSIONAL DUES!
Draw will take place during
Optifair on Friday, October 28th
at 8:00pm. Winner MUST be in
attendance.
Dr. Walter Whitley
CE credits = 1.5 hr
COPE #31814-PO
Dr. Matt Iley
CE credits = 1.5 hr
COPE Approval Pending
Dr. Walter Whitley
CE credits = 2 hr
COPE #31815-OP
Dr. Thomas Freddo
CE credits = 2 hr
COPE Approval Pending
WANNA WIN $1000 CASH?
In your regist rat ion bag at
conference, you will find an Opt ifair
Guidebook which has your passport
t o win $1000 cash! Visit all t he 2011
sponsor boot hs at Opt ifair and get
your passport st amped! Take your
complet ed passport t o t he AAO
boot h by 8:00pm. The draw will be
made at 8:30pm. Winner MUST be in
at t endance.
Register on-line at www.optometrists.ab.ca
HOTEL RESERVATIONS
Fantasyland
Hotel
17700 – 87 Avenue
Edmonton, AB
T5T 4V4
Room Rates: $190.00
Superior Rooms Only
Available October 26-29
Room Rates: $210.00
Executive Room (with Jacuzzi tub)
Available October 28th only
The Fantasyland Hotel is located in the heart of the world’s largest shopping and entertainment complex, West
Edmonton Mall. The hotel features classically decorated rooms with TV, Wi-Fi, hairdryer, voice mail, clock radio and air
conditioning. Choice abounds when it comes to dining with L2 Grill providing culinary creations that feature the freshest
ingredients found between the East and West Coasts of Canada. If it is just a drink you are after, the L1 Lounge
provides a relaxing environment to sit back and enjoy.
Make your hotel reservations by calling (780) 444-3000 or the toll free line at
(800) 737-3783 and identify yourself as being with the Alberta Association of
Optometrists Conference. Room block is being held until September 26th, 2011.
Want the experience of a lifetime? Stay in one of the 120 Fantasy
Themed Rooms, you’ll find everything you need to make your stay
an extraordinary one. (Please note, theme rooms are not part of the
AAO room block)
www.fantasylandhotel.com
Do you know someone who deserves to be the
2011 Optometric Assistant of the Year
and the
2011 Optician of the Year
The winner will receive:
$500 cash and a recognition plaque
Do you know an optometric assistant and an optician who goes above and beyond the call of duty
every day? Shows outstanding leadership? Or goes the extra mile without being asked? Reward that
person by writing a short paragraph (100 words max) on why you think this person should be named
the 2011 Optometric Assistant of the Year or the 2011 Optician of the Year! This award is open to
optometric assistants and opticians who are members of the AAO’s Optometric Staff Program.
Whether you are an optometric assistant, an optician or an optometrist, you can nominate that
deserving someone today. The winners will be announced at the luncheon on Friday, October 28th.
Deadline for entries is September 30, 2011.
Please fax all entries to Stacey Dominiuk at (780) 452-9918 or email them to
[email protected].
Optometric Assistant of the Year Award
Proudly sponsored by:
2010 Optometric Assistant of the Year
Amber Grove
Optician of the Year Award
Proudly sponsored by:
2010 Optician of the Year
Sandi Murray
Preliminary Program
for Optometric Assistants
and Opticians
Why attend the 2011
Vision Fantasy
Conference?
The Vision Fantasy conference
is a vital opportunity for
professional development,
networking and more
importantly, friendly
camaraderie. Gain keen
knowledge and useful tools for
success in your career. World
renowned speakers in daily
educational sessions are your
key to excellent educational
information.
Thursday, October 27th
5:30pm – 10:00pm
Registration Desk
5:30pm- 10:00pm
Member Mixer
10:30pm – 12:00am
Hockey Game
Friday, October 28th
7:00am – 4:30pm
Registration Desk
8:00am – 8:55am
Sponsored Breakfasts*
9:00am – 12:00pm
Optometric Assistant and Optician CE Sessions
12:00pm – 2:15pm
Lunch with entertainment
2:30pm – 4:30pm
Optometric Assistant and Optician CE Sessions
5:00pm – 9:30pm
Optifair
Saturday, October 29th
WANNA WIN
$1000 CASH???
In your registration bag at
conference, you will find an
Optifair Guidebook which has
your passport to win $1000 cash!
Visit all the 2011 sponsor booths
at Optifair and get your passport
stamped! Take your completed
passport to the AAO booth by
8:00pm. The draw will be made at
8:30pm. Winner MUST be in
attendance
7:00am – 3:00pm
Registration Desk
8:00am – 8:55am
Sponsored Breakfast*
9:00am – 12:00pm
Optometric Assistant and Optician CE Sessions
12:00pm – 1:00pm
Lunch
1:10pm-3:00pm
Optometric Assistant and Optician CE Sessions
*Sponsored Breakfasts – These sessions have a limited registration. Several will be
offered giving registrants a variety of choice topics. CE hours will be issued for these
breakfasts.
All optometric assistants and opticians who are members of the
AAO’s Optometric Staff Program who register
online and pay for the full conference
by September 16th, 2011 will be eligible for a
$250 VISA GIFT CARD.
The draw will take place during the luncheon on Friday, October 28th.
Register on-line today at www.optometrists.ab.ca
Continuing Education Sessions
Optometric Assistant and Optician Sessions – Thursday, October 27th
TIME
5:30pm-10:00pm
5:30pm – 10:00pm
10:30pm – 12:00pm
Registration Desk
MEMBER MIXER
COURSE
SPEAKER
A cocktail event designed for you, your staff, and conference
sponsors to relax and mingle with friendly camaraderie.
Sponsored by the AAO
BATTLE OF ALBERTA HOCKEY GAME
Get your skates on, here’s your chance to shoot, score and shine!
The North vs. South Hockey Challenge is back! The Battle of
Alberta will take place at the Ice Palace in West Edmonton Mall.
Everyone is eligible to play, all skill levels welcomed! Join us for
this fun night out and support your team! Contact Ravi Tanna at
[email protected] to register.
Sponsored by
Alcon/CIBA Vision
Optometric Assistant and Optician Sessions – Friday, October 28th
TIME
8:00am – 9:00am
COURSE
SPEAKER
Pieter Wessels
1) Hosted by: Nikon Optical
Assistants CE Credits = 1 hr
Opticians CE Credits = TBA
The Power of the Brand
Registration is limited to the first 100 registrants
2) Hosted by: CooperVision
Multifocal Contact Lens Fitting Success . . . That’s not an Oxymoron
Registration is limited to the first 100 registrants
Dr. Harvard Sylvan
Assistants CE Credits = 1 hr
Opticians CE Credits = TBA
3) AAO General Breakfast
Come in and sit, eat and enjoy!
9:00am – 10:30am
9:00am – 10:30am
10:30am – 10:45am
Management Excellence
Teaming up with staff to create a consistent measure of
excellence requires many things of managers. Learn the 7
“must do’s” to get the bets performance from your staff. Set
realistic, measurable standards for your winning team. Learn
to act and not react to your staff and communicate clearly and
more effectively. This workshop will help doctors, managers
and supervisors lead by example and create a positive
atmosphere in the workplace. It will also inspire staff members
to perform at their maximum potential.
Rusty Hinges – Dispensing to Seniors
Ever wonder how to get your senior clients to consider a new
frame, or upgrade the technology in their lens? Come learn
what motivates seniors to purchase and update your
understanding of the new senior lifestyle. Get tips on improving
your consultations to match seniors with the right product,
consider their unique fitting needs and get your business
booming with Boomers!
Mary Schmidt
Assistants CE Credits = 1.5 hr
Opticians CE Credits = 1.5 RF
Michelle McLeod
Sponsored by Optometric Services Inc.
Assistants CE Credits = 1.5 hr
Opticians CE Credits = 1.0 EG
COFFEE BREAK
Friday sessions continued on next page . . . . .
Alberta Health and Wellness Billing Session – B900 Roll Out
10:45am – 12:15pm
12:15pm – 2:15pm
The AAO along with Alberta Health and Wellness will present a
seminar dealing with proper billing procedures regarding the
provision of expanded Medically Necessary services. This
session is for optometrists, assistants and opticians, to better
enable them to understand the expanded Medically Necessary
services provided to Albertans and how to correctly bill the
Department of Alberta Health and Wellness.
LUNCH
Guaranteed Practice Builders
Learn how to design you practice mission statement, build a
dream team and write and implement the practice growth plan.
Discover WHY and HOW top practices do several times more
than the average practices do and how you can join the group.
2:30pm-4:30pm
4:45pm
Dr. Ray Howard
Dr. Neepun Sharma
Dr. Peter Krochmal
Assistants CE Credits = 1.5 hr
Opticians CE Credits = 1.5 RF
Dr. Erwin Jay
Assistants CE Credits = 2 hr
Opticians CE Credits = 2 RF
Buses Leave From Fantasyland Hotel to the Mayfield Trade Centre for Optifair
OPTIFAIR
5:00pm-9:30pm
Take a short bus ride over to the Mayfield Trade Centre and join us for the ever popular Optifair.
Come and see all the latest and greatest products and services that the optical suppliers have on
display. Enjoy a free beverage if you take the bus, as well as lots of delicious foods and browsing
around the booths!
Optometric Assistants and Opticians Sessions – Saturday, October 29th
TIME
8:00am – 8:55am
COURSE
1) Hosted by: Essilor
Differentiate Yourself Through Personalization
Registration is limited to the first 150 registrants
SPEAKER
Claude Hazel
Assistants CE Credits = 1 hr
Opticians CE Credits = TBA
2) AAO General Breakfast
Come in and sit, eat and enjoy!
nd
9:00am – 10:30am
rd
th
When is the 2 (or 3 or 4 ) Pair Necessary? and
Frame Update
When Is the 2nd (or 3rd or 4th) Pair Necessary?
Multiple pairs of spectacles can be beneficial to almost
everyone. This lecture will discuss how, when and why to
consider, present and sell multiple pairs of spectacles to clients
after an Rx update.
Frame Update
What’s new in frame designs? Some frames are brand new
technology and others are blasts from the past! We’ll review
some helpful hints to help adjust those “non traditional” frame
styles too. The prescription is an important part of the frame
selection process. Integrating the Rx lens choices can help the
frame selection process be a success both optically and
cosmetically.
9:00am – 10:30am
10:30am – 10:45am
Improving Pediatric Experience: What Would Barney Do?
“What would Barney Do” is part of a series of workshops from
OSI aimed at constant and measurable staff performance
improvement. This module is excellent for all staff including
Optometrists, Assistants and Dispensers. Using tools from
other child-friendly industries you will learn how to evaluate
your dispensary and take a look at some of the newest ideas
for optimizing the experience your clinic delivers to youth.
COFFEE BREAK
Marilyn Smith
CE credits = 1.5 hr
Opticians CE Credits = 1.5 EG
Michelle McLeod
Sponsored by Optometric Services Inc.
CE credits = 1.5 hr
Opticians CE Credits = 1.5 RF
10:45am-12:00pm
10:45am-12:00pm
12:00pm-1:00pm
1:10pm-3:00pm
1:10pm-3:00pm
Building Patient Loyalty
In today’s competitive environment, it’s simply isn’t enough to
exceed the expectations of patients. You have to OVEREXCEED. The goal of this workshop is to learn how to create
a patient for life! Those taking this course will better understand
their role in patient retention and practice growth. Pro-active
problem solving and the cultivation of customer relationships
will be addressed in detail
AMD and Dry Eye
The goal of this presentation is to give participants an overview
of dry eye including classification, diagnosis and management
strategies in Optometric practice
1. Discuss the anatomy or the pre-ocular tear film and its
function/role in maintaining ocular health.
2. Describe the different types of dry eye with emphasis on
meibomian gland dysfuntion (MGD) and aqueous deficiency.
3. Review the treatment options available for the different
types of dry eye with emphasis on lubrication therapy
LUNCH
Red Eyes, Red Flags and Red Herrings
The patient presenting with a "red eye" can often be very
difficult to triage - as some "red eyes" can have mild causes
and others are very serious and require urgent diagnosis and
treatment. This lecture will explore the various different
presentations of "red eye" patients -- including discussions on
the RED FLAGS (serious causes of red eyes) and RED
HERRINGS (those causes that are sometimes misdiagnosed
or confused with other causes). The presentation will be
interactive and case-based with particular emphasis on triage
and urgency of treatment for various red eye diagnoses.
Mary Schmidt
CE credits = 1.5 hr
Opticians CE Credits = 1.5 RF
Dr. Ron Gaucher
Sponsored by Novartis
CE credits = 1.5 hr
Opticians CE Credits = 1.5 RF
Dr. Matt Iley
CE credits = 2 hr
Opticians CE Credits = 2 RF
10 Things to do before a Spectacle Rx Check and
True Colors
10 Things to Do Before a Spectacle RX Recheck
OK, really about 25 things! Trouble shooting all aspects of
spectacle and client care to check into before sending the client
for an Rx recheck with the OD.
True Colors
In filling out a short questionnaire the participant gains an
insight of who they are and how they may interact with others.
Understanding that all personality types are necessary for a
balanced world ... workplace, family, friendships and
organizations. A fun and lively workshop.
BATTLE OF ALBERTA
HOCKEY GAME
Get your skates on, here’s your chance to shoot, score and
shine! The North vs. South Hockey Challenge is back! The
Battle of Alberta will take place at the Ice Palace in West
Edmonton Mall. Everyone is eligible to play, all skill levels
welcomed! Join us for this fun night out and support your
team! Contact Ravi Tanna at [email protected] to
register. Don’t forget you hockey equipment!
Sponsored by:
Marilyn Smith
CE credits = 2 hr
Opticians CE Credits = 1.5 EG
Vision Fantasy Registration Fees
Conference Fees for OPTOMETRISTS
Association/CAO Member
Early Bird – by September 16th
Full Package
Thursday Only
Friday Only
Saturday Only
$450
$250
$250
$200
$525
$300
$300
$250
$275
$250
$250
$200
$1500
$700
$700
$500
Association/CAO Member
(September 17th – October 29th)
New Grad
Year of Graduation in 2010 or
2011
Non Member
Conference Fees for OPTOMETRIC ASSISTANTS and OPTICIANS
Member with the AAO
Optometric Staff Program
Early Bird – by September 16th
Member with the AAO
Optometric Staff Program
(September 17th – October 29th)
Non Member
Full Package
Friday Only
Saturday Only
$225
$150
$100
$275
$175
$150
$400
$225
$175
Additional Tickets (for spouses or guests) – a la Carte
Thursday, October 27th
AAO General Breakfast
Awards Luncheon
Member Mixer
Friday, October 28th
AAO General Breakfast
Luncheon
Optifair
Saturday, October 29th
AAO General Breakfast
Luncheon
$27
$37
$32
$27
$35
$45
$27
$35
Register on-line at www.optometrists.ab.ca
If you are unable to register on-line, please call Stacey at the AAO office at (800) 272-8843 ext 233 (in Alberta) or
at (780) 451-6824 ext 233. Any other inquiries, you can email her at [email protected].