The Wilmer Eye Institute and MOA Presents "Evidence Based Care in Contact Lenses, Corneal Therapeutics and Glaucoma"


6 Cope Approved CE Credits
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Turner Auditorium
Johns Hopkins campus in Baltimore

The MOA is partnering with The Wilmer Eye Institute to present “Evidence Based Care in Contact Lenses, Corneal Therapeutics and Glaucoma” on March 30, 2008 at the Turner Auditorium on the Johns Hopkins campus in Baltimore.

This is an innovative, high-energy meeting featuring a live, multi-speaker, clinically relevant format. Geared toward the optometric profession but open to all professionals, the event will feature three 30-minute lectures followed by a 30 minute panel discussion in each section.

Get answers from a prestigious group of optometrists and opthalmologists on questions like “For LASIK and Cataract patients, what should be the Post-operative eyedrop regimens?” and “In glaucoma care, what are the key therapeutic variables in deciding to add an ophthalmic instrument to your office?”

Click here to download the event brochure!

 


Schedule of Events

8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Registration / Visit with Exhibitors
9:00 a.m. - 9:10 a.m. “What is Evidence Based Care?”
Ava Kiser, O.D.
An introduction to concepts related to the practice of evidence-based medicine in Ophthalmology/ Optometry.
9:10 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. “Monovision Versus Multifocal Contact Lens Correction”
Richard Schoen, OD and Elliott Myrowitz, OD, M.P.H.
What does research tell us about patient preference and performance with monovision versus multifocal contact lenses?
9:30 a.m. -9:50 a.m. “Is Continuous Wear of Contact Lenses Safe?”
Michael Sless, OD
How to understand what you see in your office with what is going on across the country in patients who wear their contact lenses on a continuous basis.
9:50 a.m. - 10:20 a.m. “How to Understand and Manage the Risks From Contact Lenses and Solutions”
Oliver Schein, M.D., M.P.H.
From an internationally known expert in public health and cornea, learn how to understand and manage the risks from contact lenses and solutions.
10:20 a.m. - 10:35 a.m. Break / Visit with Exhibitors
10:35 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Contact Lens Panel Discussion
Led by Oliver Schein, MD, M.P.H.
Questions from the audience as well as case reports will be discussed.
11:00 a.m. -11:30 a.m. “For Lasik and Cataract Patients, What Should Be the Postoperative Eyedrop Regimens?”
David Reed, OD, S.A.O.
Often there are significance differences in which eye drop regimens are used by different Doctors. What does research tell us about how to choose the safest and most effective medication?
11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. “What Should Be the Pre- and Postoperative Treatment of Dry Eye in Lasik Patients?”
Ashley Behrens, MD
How to prevent infections, inflammation and Dry Eye of LASIK, and can we effect the visual outcome by what medications we use?
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch / Visit with Exhibitors
1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. “What Do We Know About the Safety of
Intralasik?”
Roy Chuck, MD, Ph.D.
Is “Blade-Free” safer than other options? Listen and watch some unusual events in the first 1,000 IntraLASIK procedures at Wilmer Eye Institute.
1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Cornea Therapeutics and Refractive Surgery Panel Discussion
Led by Roy Chuck, MD, Ph.D.
Questions from the audience as well as case reports will be discussed.
2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. “What is the Definition of a Glaucomatous Visual Field Defect and How Do I Recognize Progression?”
Peter Lalle, OD, F.A.A.O.
At some point the Glaucoma diagnosis is made. Then learn how to recognize clinically significant progression.
2:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Break / Visit with Exhibitors
2:45 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. “In Glaucoma Care, What are the Key Therapeutic Variables in Deciding to Add an Ophthalmic Instrument to Your Office?”
Michael Boland MD, Ph.D.
There is a large choice in recent years in the number of instruments that can look at both the structure and function of the optic nerve. How to decide on what would be most helpful in your office?
3:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. “What are the New Insights into Angle Closure Glaucoma?”
David Friedman, MD, M.P.H.
By learning what we recently have discovered about angle closure glaucoma you can better understand your patient’s risk and management.
3:45 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Glaucoma Panel Discussion
Led by David Friedman, MD,.M.P.H.
Questions from the audience as well as case reports will be discussed.


Guest Lecturer BIOS

Oliver D. Schein, MD, M.P.H., is a Burton E. Grossman Professor of Ophthalmology at The Wilmer Eye Institute and carries a joint appointment in the Department of Epidemiology at the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health.

Roy S. Chuck, MD, Ph.D. is the Tom Clancy Professor of Ophthalmology and Director of Refractive Surgery at the Wilmer Eye Institute.
David S Friedman, MD, M.P.H. is an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology Glaucoma Training Program (Harry Quigley, Henry Jampel, Alan Robin) July 1996 - June 1998.
Peter Lalle, OD, F.A.A.O. is Chief of Optometry Baltimore VAMHCS, member Optometric Glaucoma Society.

Elliott H. Myrowitz, OD, M.P.H. is an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology and Chief of Optometric Services at the Wilmer Eye Institute.

Michael V. Boland, MD, Ph.D. is a Glaucoma specialist and an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at the Wilmer Eye Institute.
Richard H. Schoen, OD is a Clinical Associate at the Wilmer Eye Institute.

Ashley Behrens, MD is a Cornea, Refractive Surgery and External Diseases Specialist, and is an Assistant Professor at the Wilmer Eye Institute.
Ava Kiser, OD is a Low Vision specialist, research optometrist and an Assistant Professor at the Wilmer Eye Institute.

Michael A. Sless, OD is in Private Practice and is Past President of the Maryland Optometric Association. FDA silicone hydrogel post approval continuous wear study investigator.
David Reed, OD, F.A.A.O. Is the Director of the ocular disease residency and student programs at Seidenberg Protzko Eye Associates. Current President of the Maryland State Board of Optometry and Quality Enhancement and Improvement Committee.



Full Day (Lunch Included)

On/before 3/14 After 3/14
MOA*/AOA Members $195.00 $220.00
Others $275.00 $300.00

Morning Session Only (Lunch not included)

On/before 3/14 After 3/14
MOA*/AOA Members $110.00 $125.00
Others $165.00 $195.00

Afternoon Session Only (Lunch not included)

On/before 3/14 After 3/14
MOA*/AOA Members $110.00 $125.00
Others $165.00 $195.00

*MOA members may use 2008 continuing education vouchers towards tuition.

*Cancellation Policy: All cancellations must be made by March 25, 2008 for a full refund. No refunds will be given for cancellations made after that date.


Registration is now closed. If you are interested in registering, please call Paula at MOA Headquarters at 410-727-7800.


Directions

Parking:
Option #1: Park for free in Washington St. Garage., approximately four short blocks
from the Ross Building.

Option #2: Park in Rutland St. Garage, right next to Ross Research Building (location of
event). Costs $10.00 for full day		 Coming from Philadelphia, New York, and Northeastern Baltimore suburbs: I-95 South, Exit 57 (Boston St.), Straight on Boston St. for 2 miles, Left on Fleet St., Right on N. Broadway, Right onto Monument St. Follow the rest of the directions from Baltimore City above.
Directions To Ross Research Building:
Coming from Baltimore City: Follow Pratt St., turn Left onto N. Broadway, Right onto Monument St. The Ross Research Building
will be on the first block on your left. Use Monument St. entrance. Go down steps and to your left to Auditorium.		 From York, Central PA, and Northern Baltimore suburbs: I-83 South, Exit at Fayette St. and turn Left, follow Fayette
towards Medical Campus, Left onto N. Broadway, Right onto Monument St. Follow rest of directions from Baltimore
City above.
Coming from Washington DC, Virginia, BWI:
I-95 North, Exit 53. Take the left fork into “Inner City/Downtown”. Right on Pratt St. Follow the remainder of directions from Baltimore City above.		 For the Rutland St. Garage: From Broadway, turn onto Monument St. going east.
Turn Left on Washington St. Turn Left on E. Madison St. Turn left onto Rutland St.,
garage entrance on Rutland St.
For Washington St. Garage:
From Broadway, turn onto Monument St. going east. Turn Left on Washington St. Washington
St. Garage entrance is on your right.

*For a map of the Johns Hopkins Medical Campus, please visit
www.hopkinsmedicine.org and click the link on the left that says “Directions and Map.” Under Maps, choose “Johns Hopkins Hospital Campus Map."


Exhibitor Information

Thank You to the Following Exhibitors:

Cooper Vision
Eyemaginations
Vistakon
Advanced Medical Optics
Metro Optics
Essilor of America
Guardian Disability Insurance Brokerage
X-cel Contacts
Hoya Vision

Are you looking to showcase your newest products to Maryland’s leading
optometrists? Exhibiting at the March 2008 CE program is just what you need!

For only $1,000 (or $750 if you are a MOA Supplier Member) you get:
- One table top exhibit
- Registration for two booth workers
- Mailing list of attending ODs
- Recognition on the MOA Web site and in the MOA newsletter
- Signage at event
- Recognition at event

For more information or to sign up as an exhibitor now contact Kristen Shoemaker at MOA headquarters at 410-727-7800 or kristenshoemaker@assnhqtrs.com.


Education Grants

The Wilmer Eye Institute and the Maryland Optometric Association would like to thank the following who have contributed education grants:

Allergan
Vistakon Vision Care Institute
Vistakon Pharmaceuticals, LLC
Advanced Medical Optics
CIBA Vision
Alcon

 

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