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Feb 12 2021

Plaquenil Reporting Form

Janet Swartz, EdD

During an NGS webinar, Dr. Brad Sutton described the form used in his clinic to report a patient's exam findings to the doctor prescribing Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil).
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»Case of the Month

Feb 10 2021

Is This Glaucoma?

Bud O'Leary, OD

Dr. Leo Semes discusses a patient with reduced visual acuity who had been told she has glaucoma.
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»Clinical Guidelines

Feb 08 2021

Optic Disc Cupping and Neuroimaging

Janet Swartz, EdD

During an NGS webinar, Dr. Joseph Panarelli cited a research article by David Greenfield, MD, et al. discussing cupped discs and neuroimaging.
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»Case of the Month

Jan 10 2021

Classic POAG

Bud O'Leary, OD

Dr. Eric Schmidt describes a patient with risk factors for glaucoma and discusses how to determine whether to monitor or start treatment.
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»Case of the Month

Dec 02 2020

Surgical Intervention for Exfoliative Glaucoma

Bud O'Leary, OD

Dr. Joseph Panarelli and Dr. Paul Singh discuss treatment options for an 87-year-old patient with exfoliative glaucoma.
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»Pharmacology Update

Nov 23 2020

Upneeq Drops for Ptosis

Janet Swartz, EdD

During an NGS webinar Dr. Eric Schmidt discusses a new eye drop for lid droop that opens the palpebral aperture and increases the superior visual field.
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»Glaucoma Watch

Nov 18 2020

Glaucoma Medications

Janet Swartz, EdD

Dr. Justin Schweitzer reviews existing and new glaucoma medications.
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»Case of the Month

Nov 03 2020

Pseudoexfoliation Glaucoma

Bud O'Leary, OD

Dr. Mitch Ibach discusses a patient with pseudoexfoliation glaucoma, including initial presentation, related research plus medical and surgical treatment.
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Dr. Brlair Lonsberry presents "Pain Management in Optometric Practice in an Era of Opioid Abuse" as a live webinar from 8:00-9:00 P.M. Eastern Time (7:00-8:00 PM. Central Time) on Wednesday, March 10.

March 21, 2021

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

March 24, 2021

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

April 7, 2021

Dr. John Berdahl presents "Why Glaucoma Causes Blindness" as a live webinar from 8:00-9:00 P.M. Eastern Time (7:00-8:00 PM. Central Time) on Wednesday, April 7.

April 18, 2021

Dr. Jim Thimons presents "Ocular Pain Management" as a live webinar from 7:30-9:30 P.M. Eastern Time (6:30-8:30 P.M. Central Time / 4:30-6:30 P.M. Pacific Time) on Sunday, April 18.

April 21, 2021

Dr. Eric Schmidt presents "The OD's Guide to Iritis" as a live webinar from 8:00-9:00 P.M. Eastern Time (7:00-8:00 PM. Central Time) on Wednesday, April 21.

May 5, 2021

Dr. Elizabeth Muckley presents "The Nuts and Bolts of Interpreting the Visual field in Glaucoma" as a live webinar from 8:00-9:00 P.M. Eastern Time (7:00-8:00 PM. Central Time) on Wednesday, May 5.

May 19, 2021

Dr. Justin Schweitzer and Dr. Mitch Ibach present "Piecing Together the Pressures of Glaucoma: IOP, ICP, EVP, OPP" as a live webinar from 8:00-9:00 P.M. Eastern Time (7:00-8:00 PM. Central Time) on Wednesday, May 19.

May 23, 2021

Dr. Eric Schmidt presents "Glaucoma for the Everyday Optometrist" as a live webinar from 7:30-9:30 P.M. Eastern Time (6:30-8:30 P.M. Central Time / 4:30-6:30 P.M. Pacific Time) on Sunday, May 23.

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

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

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PENNSYLVANIA EXTENDS ON-LINE CE

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

NGS ADDING 2-HOUR WEBINARS ON SUNDAY NIGHTS

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

CALIFORNIA ALLOWS LIVE WEBINARS AS LIVE CE

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

COPE EXTENDS RULES ON INTERACTIVE WEBINARS

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

NEW FEATURE ON REGISTRATION PAGE

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

NGS 1-HOUR WEBINARS

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

NGS LIVE WEBINARS = CATEGORY 1 ABO

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

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