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Oct 07 2020

Tonography

Janet Swartz, EdD

During a recent NGS webinar, Dr. Jim Thimons discussed tonography, which is the measurement of aqueous outflow.
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Dr. Paul Singh discusses how to choose among various options in glaucoma surgical procedures. This segment is from a lecture with Dr. Joseph Panarelli at the National Glaucoma Symposium East 2.0.
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Oct 05 2020

Durysta Glaucoma Implant Surgery

Bud O'Leary, OD

Dr. Paul Singh and Dr. Joseph Panarelli discuss Durysta, including the implant procedure, a case presentation and safety findings. This was part of a webinar presented at the National Glaucoma Symposium East 2.0.
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»Glaucoma Watch

Oct 05 2020

Durysta Overview

Janet Swartz, EdD

Dr. Jim Thimons discusses Durysta Bimatoprost implants as a new drug delivery technology for glaucoma.
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Sep 16 2020

The LiGHT Study

Janet Swartz, EdD

Several lectures at the National Glaucoma Symposium East 2.0 mentioned the LiGHT study comparing SLT to drops as a first-line glaucoma therapy.
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»In Your Office

Sep 16 2020

Beware of Phone Scam Posing as DPH or DEA

Janet Swartz, EdD

The Department of Public Health in CT has been made aware of phone scammers targeting licensed health care professionals under the pretense of an investigation by the Department of Public Health in collaboration with DEA and FBI. The Department has learned that this scam is also happening in other states and is not unique to Connecticut.
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»Case of the Month

Sep 16 2020

Angle Closure and Cataracts

Bud O'Leary, OD

Dr. Jim Thimons and Dr. Rob Noecker discuss a patient with angle closure and cataracts.
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Aug 10 2020

Glaucoma Website for Patients

Janet Swartz, EdD

Allergan has launched a new website with glaucoma information for patients.
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October 28, 2020

Dr. Elizabeth Muckley presents "Glaucoma Compliance and Patient Psychology" as a live webinar from 8:00-9:00 P.M. Eastern Time (7:00-8:00 PM. Central Time) on Wednesday, October 28.

November 4, 2020

Dr. Mitch Ibach presents "An OD's Guide to Corneal Cross-Linking" as a live webinar from 8:00-9:00 P.M. Eastern Time (7:00-8:00 PM. Central Time) on Wednesday, November 4.

November 18, 2020

Dr. Leo Semes presents "My Least Favorite Maculas" as a live webinar from 8:00-9:00 P.M. Eastern Time (7:00-8:00 PM. Central Time) on Wednesday, November 18.

December 2, 2020

Dr. Brian Mathie presents "Cannibis and the Eye" as a live webinar from 8:00-9:00 P.M. Eastern Time (7:00-8:00 PM. Central Time) on Wednesday, December 2.

December 9, 2020

Dr. Nate Lighthizer presents "OCT-A" as a live webinar from 8:00-9:00 P.M. Eastern Time (7:00-8:00 PM. Central Time) on Wednesday, December 9.

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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.

SEPTEMBER - DECEMBER WEBINARS APPROVED IN TEXAS

The NGS webinars in September through December have been approved by the Texas Board of Optometry as live CE. This includes the one-hour Wednesday webinars as well as the National Glaucoma Symposium East on September 12-13 and the National Glaucoma Symposium West on October 11.

MALVERN, PA PROGRAM CANCELLED FOR 2020

The National Glaucoma Society Regional Program Iin Malvern, PA will not be held in 2020, due to the restrictions on large groups and requirements for social distancing that we believe will continue through the fall because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Since both NJ and PA are allowing on-line CE during this renewal cycle, we invite you to participate in the NGS live webinars for your CE credit.

CALIFORNIA ALLOWS LIVE WEBINARS AS LIVE CE

The California Board of Optometry posted an update on July 9 to their April 29, 2020 announcement. COPE approved, live webinars offered by COPE's December 31, 2020 deadline will count as Live CE toward the 30 hours of live continuing education required for license renewal. Recognizing that live, interactive webinars do not fit within the category of "self-study," the Board is still considering how live, interactive webinars will be classified in the future.

NGS 1-HOUR WEBINARS WILL CONTINUE IN SEPTEMBER

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

MA BOARD WAIVES LIMITS ON DISTANCE LEARNING

At its March 25 meeting, the Massachusetts Board of Optometry voted to waive the 6-hour limit on distance learning CE. For CE completed between January 1 and December 31, 2020, Massachusetts optometrists can obtain up to 18 hours of distance learning CE, provided the course is COPE approved, separately approved by the Board of Optometry, or offered by an organization specified in Massachusetts regulations as an approved entity. This policy will be posted to the Board's website soon, but is now in effect.

COPE MODIFIES RULES ON INTERACTIVE WEBINARS

Interactive webinars offered through December 31, 2020 will be classified as Live COPE Events. These webinars will not require a test. The NGS live webinars through the remainder of 2020 are COPE approved courses and 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.

FLORIDA APPROVAL OF WEBINARS

At their June 22, 2018 meeting, the Florida Board of Optometry agreed that any prior NGS live webinars approved by the Board would be acceptable as CE for renewal of a Florida license this biennial, which ends February 28, 2019. However, they decided to restrict the number of online CE in the future to 2 hours of controlled substances education and 2 hours of practice management. Since the NGS does not offer webinars in controlled substances or practice management, no current or future NGS webinars will be submitted for approval in Florida.

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»In Your Office

Tonography

»Glaucoma Watch

Options in Glaucoma Surgery

»Case of the Month

Durysta Glaucoma Implant Surgery

»Glaucoma Watch

Durysta Overview

»Glaucoma Watch

The LiGHT Study

»In Your Office

Beware of Phone Scam Posing as DPH or DEA

»Case of the Month

Angle Closure and Cataracts

»In Your Office

Glaucoma Website for Patients

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NEW FEATURE ON REGISTRATION PAGE

SEPTEMBER - DECEMBER WEBINARS APPROVED IN TEXAS

MALVERN, PA PROGRAM CANCELLED FOR 2020

CALIFORNIA ALLOWS LIVE WEBINARS AS LIVE CE

NGS 1-HOUR WEBINARS WILL CONTINUE IN SEPTEMBER

MA BOARD WAIVES LIMITS ON DISTANCE LEARNING

COPE MODIFIES RULES ON INTERACTIVE WEBINARS

FLORIDA APPROVAL OF WEBINARS

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