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»Glaucoma Watch

Apr 23 2021

New Visual Field Primer

J. James Thimons, OD, FAAO

There is new edition of the classic Visual Field Primer by Zeiss/ Humphrey available for download.
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»Case of the Month

Apr 07 2021

Laser PI

Bud O'Leary, OD

Dr. Anthony Litwak discusses a 63-year-old patient and the decision to perform Laser Peripheral Iridotomy (PI) on both eyes.
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»In Your Office

Mar 25 2021

World Optometry Day

Janet Swartz, EdD

March 23 was World Optometry Day, which recognizes the vital role of optometrists in eye care around the world.
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During a webinar on pain management, Dr. Blair Lonsberry discussed an article often cited by urgent and emergency care doctors as support for the safe use of topical tetracaine for 24 hours in the treatment of corneal abrasion.
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»Case of the Month

Mar 08 2021

Asymmetric Glaucoma

Bud O'Leary, OD

Dr. Jim Thimons and Dr. Joe Panarelli discuss a 64-year-old patient with asymmetric glaucoma who does not want surgery on the eye with better vision.
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»In Your Office

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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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

CAPE COD PROGRAM CANCELLED. The National Glaucoma Symposium will not be held as a live event on Cape Cod in 2021. A virtual program will be offered on September 18-19, 2021.

September 18-19, 2021

LIVE STREAMED PROGRAM! We are pleased to announce a virtual program with 8 hours of Live COPE approved Glaucoma CE from 9:00 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Eastern time on Saturday and Sunday, September 18-19.

October 17, 2021

LIVE STREAMED PROGRAM! The National Glaucoma Symposium West will offer 4 hours of COPE-approved Glaucoma CE from 12 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Eastern time (9 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Pacific time) on Sunday, October 17.

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MASSACHUSETTS GLAUCOMA LEGISLATION

On January 1, 2021, a bill was signed into law in Massachusetts giving optometrists the ability to provide glaucoma treatment, the last state in the country to do so. This new certification requires the completion of 20 hours of clinical education and 40 hours of didactic education. The law stipulates that these courses must be offered by the Massachusetts Society of Optometrists in conjunction with the two Massachusetts optometry colleges, NECO and MCPHS. This course is the only one that will meet the requirements of the law and be approved by the Division of Professional Licensure. Thus, none of the NGS webinars can be used toward the new glaucoma certification in Massachusetts.

NEW CHANGE PASSWORD FUNCTION ON WEBSITE

There is a new feature on the NGS website if you need to change your password. Sign into your account and click "Profile" to the right of your name at the upper right of the home page. The Profile page lets you know if you are a Full member of the NGS and, if so, when your membership expires. Click on "Change Password" which is to the right of your name on the Profile page. This will bring you to a page where you can put in your old password and then create a new password.

COPE EXTENDS RULES ON INTERACTIVE WEBINARS

Interactive webinars offered through December 31, 2021 will be classified as Live COPE Events. These webinars will not require a test. The NGS live webinars through 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.

PROBLEM WITH BLOCKED EMAILS

We recently learned that some email accounts are being blocked from receiving NGS automatic emails. This could be an issue if you try to set up an NGS account and need to verify the account or you indicated you forgot your username or password and are waiting for a link to reset them. It seems to be an issue only for certain email accounts, including Comcast, ATT, sbcglobal and RR accounts (stx.rr, nyc.rr, nycap.rr). We are contacting each of the providers to work out the issues. In the meantime, if you have trouble setting up an account or resetting a password, please email the NGS at info@NationalGlaucomaSociety.org. We apologize for this inconvenience.

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.

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.

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.

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Resources and Information

»Glaucoma Watch

New Visual Field Primer

»Case of the Month

Laser PI

»In Your Office

World Optometry Day

»Pharmacology Update

Tetracaine Study

»Case of the Month

Asymmetric Glaucoma

»In Your Office

Plaquenil Reporting Form

»Case of the Month

Is This Glaucoma?

»Clinical Guidelines

Optic Disc Cupping and Neuroimaging

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May 19, 2021

May 23, 2021

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

September 18-19, 2021

October 17, 2021

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MASSACHUSETTS GLAUCOMA LEGISLATION

NEW CHANGE PASSWORD FUNCTION ON WEBSITE

COPE EXTENDS RULES ON INTERACTIVE WEBINARS

PROBLEM WITH BLOCKED EMAILS

PENNSYLVANIA EXTENDS ON-LINE CE

CALIFORNIA ALLOWS LIVE WEBINARS AS LIVE CE

NEW FEATURE ON REGISTRATION PAGE

NGS 1-HOUR WEBINARS

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