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Jul 01 2020

Large Cupping vs Glaucoma

Bud O'Leary, OD

Dr. Tony Litwak discusses diagnosis and proper documentation in a patient with large physiological cupping.
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»Glaucoma Watch

Apr 30 2020

Using OCT in Glaucoma Management

Janet Swartz, EdD

Dr. Michael Cymbor discusses several types of data available from OCTs and their application to glaucoma management.
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There has been a lot of press lately about chloroquine and hydroxycholoroquine. Dr. Blair Lonsberry discusses Plaquenil toxicity screening recommendations in this segment from a recent NGS webinar.
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»Glaucoma Watch

Feb 25 2020

The Importance of Visual Fields

Janet Swartz, EdD

Dr. Eric Schmidt discusses the importance of obtaining multiple visual fields.
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»Webinars

Feb 06 2020

Updated Instructions for NGS Webinars

Janet Swartz, EdD

There have been a number of changes to the WebEx platform that the NGS uses for its live webinars.
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»Glaucoma Watch

Jan 30 2020

Normal Tension Glaucoma

Janet Swartz, EdD

Dr. Eric Schmidt discusses treatment issues and progression indicators for normal tension glaucoma.
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»Webinars

Jan 06 2020

Checking on Prior Registrations

Janet Swartz, EdD

If you are wondering if you have registered for a webinar or conference, you can check your prior registrations.
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»Glaucoma Watch

Dec 18 2019

Co-Managing Glaucoma Surgery

Janet Swartz, EdD

Dr. Elizabeth Muckley discusses the co-management of glaucoma surgery from an optometrist's perspective.
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September 12-13, 2020

LIVE STREAMED PROGRAM! We are pleased to offer the best of the lectures from the cancelled National Glaucoma Symposium on Cape Cod as a virtual program offering 8 hours of Glaucoma Live CE.

September 23, 2020

Dr. Justin Schweitzer presents "Innovations in Glaucoma Drug Delivery: What the Future Holds" as a live webinar from 8:00-9:00 P.M. Eastern Time (7:00-8:00 PM. Central Time) on Wednesday, September 23.

September 30, 2020

Dr. Jim Thimons presents "New Medications in Glaucoma" as a live webinar from 8:00-9:00 P.M. Eastern Time (7:00-8:00 PM. Central Time) on Wednesday, September 30.

October 4, 2020 - Malvern, PA - Desmond Hotel and Conference Center

PROGRAM CANCELLED. The National Glaucoma Society Regional Program will not be held in 2020. Since both NJ and PA are allowing on-line CE during this renewal cycle, we invite you to participate in the NGS virtual programs for your CE credit.

October 11, 2020

LIVE STREAMED PROGRAM! The National Glaucoma Symposium West will be streamed live on Sunday, October 11, offering 4 hours of Glaucoma CE.

October 14, 2020

Dr. Eric Schmidt presents "New Therapies in Eye Care" as a live webinar from 8:00-9:00 P.M. Eastern Time (7:00-8:00 PM. Central Time) on Wednesday, October 14.

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 ODs 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. 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.

You will be able to see the PowerPoint presentation, hear the lecture and submit questions to the speaker. All you need is a computer, smart phone or tablet with an Internet connection. You can either use a telephone to hear the lecture (toll rates may apply) or use the speakers or a headset from your computer.

This is a COPE approved course (COPE # 66310-PS) and will be submitted for approval as a Live COPE Event. COPE has extended the regulation through December 31, 2020 that all interactive webinars are classified as Live CE. In the following states, regulations or Executive Orders due to COVID-19 consider COPE-approved live webinars to be live CE with no restrictions on the number of hours: CA, MD, MA, MN, NH, NJ, NY, PA, TX, VT and VA. Other states may categorize these webinars are live or on-line CE; check the website of your State Board for the most current information. This webinar has been submitted to the Texas Board of Optometry for approval at their July meeting.

The Early Bird rate for this Webinar is $35 through Friday, November 13. On or after November 14, the fee is $45. The one-hour Wednesday webinars are free for Full Members of the National Glaucoma Society.

Registration will close at noon Eastern time on the Wednesday of the webinar, or when capacity is reached, whichever comes first. Registration is required for both NGS members and non-members.You will get the meeting password, meeting number and link to the webinar website e-mailed to you.

If you would like the NGS to submit your attendance data to ARBO's OE Tracker, please make sure your OE Tracker number is included in your profile on the NGS website when you register for this webinar. We also will mail CE certificates to attending doctors.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made by the Sunday before a webinar can receive a refund, less a $15 processing fee, or apply the full registration fee to a future program. Cancellations made after Sunday can receive a credit of the full registration fee toward a future program. To cancel, notify the National Glaucoma Sociey in writing by email (info@NationalGlaucomaSociety,org) or fax (978-470-4520). No refunds given for canceling a registration once the webinar has begun.

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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.

JANUARY - JUNE WEBINARS APPROVED IN TEXAS

The NGS webinars in January through June have been approved by the Texas Board of Optometry as live CE.

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.

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.

TEST YOUR COMPUTER BEFORE A WEBINAR

You can test your computer before an NGS webinar by going to the following website: webex.com/test-meeting. This will let you know if WebEx will run on your operating system and Internet browser. Please note that WebEx will not run on Windows XP or MAC OS 10.6 or earlier operating systems. If you use Chrome as your browser, you may need to download an extension the first time you join a WebEx meeting.

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