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Marriott Fairview Park

3111 Fairview Park Drive
Falls Church, VA 22042
Phone: 703-849-9400
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March 20, 2011 - Falls Church, VA

Join us for 8 hours of COPE and Florida approved CE in Falls Church, VA on Sunday, March 20.  Speakers include Dr. Brett Levinson, Dr. Anthony Litwak, Dr. Bud O'Leary and Dr. Jim Thimons. 

Options include a full-day of lectures or lectures plus an afternoon workshop. The morning program offers 4 hours of lectures (2 hours in Glaucoma and 2 hours in Anterior Segment). In the afternoon, there are two options: 4 hours of lectures (including 1 hour of Glaucoma) or 2 hours of lectures and a 2-hour Lacrimology Workshop on Naso-Lacrimal System Disorders. Space in the workshop will be limited to enable in-depth and interactive discussion as well as opportunity to practice the techniques presented.  THE WORKSHOP IS NOW FULL. NO MORE REGISTRATIONS WILL BE TAKEN FOR THE WORKSHOP.

ON-LINE  REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.  SPACE IS STILL AVAILABLE IN LECTURES FOR WALK-IN REGISTRATION SUNDAY.  Early Bird registration for 8 hours of lectures is $190 through Friday, March 11; half-day fees are $95.  On or after March 12, full-day registration for lectures is $230 and half-day is $115.  Additional fees apply for the workshop.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made by March 14 can receive a refund, less a $25 processing fee, or apply the full registration to a future program. Cancellations received on or after March 15 can receive a credit of the full registration fee toward a future conference. Please cancel in writing by fax (978-470-4520) or e-mail (nepc@comcast.net).

Conference registration is closed.

Sunday, March 20, 2011

8:00am–8:30am
Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:30am–10:15am
Quality of Life in the Glaucoma Continuum
Anthony Litwak, OD
COPE # 25352-GL
10:30am–12:15pm
Corneal Challenges
Brett Levinson, MD, J. James Thimons, OD, FAAO
COPE # 24069-AS
12:15pm–1:15pm
Lunch (provided)
1:15pm–3:00pm
Interactive Grand Rounds
Anthony Litwak, OD
COPE # 25409-SD
1:15pm–3:00pm
Lacrimology Workshop: Naso-Lacrimal System Disorders
Bud O'Leary, OD, J. James Thimons, OD, FAAO
COPE # 29162-AS. This workshop reviews the diagnosis and management of tear film insufficiencies and lacrimal drainage disorders. Therapeutic interventions and techniques for occlusion, dilation and irrigation are presented. Participants are able to practice the techniques on anatomical models with instructor supervision. Application and implementation of these procedures in a primary care practice are discussed, including CPT and ICD coding and examples of specific carrier policies. Business models, strategies and clinical pearls also will be presented. SPACE IN THE WORKSHOP IS LIMITED.
3:00pm–4:00pm
What's New in Corneal and Refractive Surgery
Brett Levinson, MD
COPE # 22342-RS
4:00pm–5:00pm
Patient Compliance: The Ultimate Goal in Glaucoma Therapy
J. James Thimons, OD, FAAO
COPE # 28521-GL