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Glaucoma Watch: Interesting Glaucoma Cases; From Ocular Hypertension to Glaucoma: How to Predict Conversion; Neckties and IOP: The Controversy Continues; Introduction to the National Glaucoma Society; Case Presentation: Optic Nerve Imaging; NGS Residency Award and Lecture; Optic Nerve Head Measurements with the HRT III; Case Presentation: Laser Imaging Detects Early ON Damage; Is the Optic Disc "Sinking" or "Cupping" in Glaucoma?; Interview with Dr. Barry Barresi; Glaucoma Continuum; Undiagnosed Open Angle Glaucoma: The Thessaloniki Eye Study; The Prevalence of Open-angle Glaucoma Among Blacks and Whites 73 Years and Older; Altered Nitric Oxide System in Patients with Open-Angle Glaucoma; Oxidative Stress in Glaucoma: A Burden of Evidence; Gonioscopy Videos; Glaucoma Risk and the Consumption of Fruits and Vegetables in Older Women; Programs to Optimize Adherence in Glaucoma; Corneal Hysteresis; Visual Field Interpretation; Study Questions link between Glaucoma and Alzheimer's Disease; Checking Color Vision; IOP Asymmetry as Glaucoma Risk Factor; Glaucoma Risk Calculators; Dr. David Calkins Discusses Catalyst for A Cure; Smart Phone Biosensor; Handheld OCT; Sustained Release IOP Therapies; Introduction to Corneal Hysteresis; FDT Perimetry; Visual Fields Overview; National Glaucoma Symposium 2017; Gonioscopy Slides from 2017 National Glaucoma Symposium; Measuring Corneal Hysteresis; XEN Glaucoma Implant Video; Corneal Hysteresis; Glaucoma Quality of Life Measures; Corneal Hysteresis: The A1C of Glaucoma; Predicting Progression; New Developments in Glaucoma Management; SECO Session on Innovations in Glaucoma; Longitudinal Study of Corneal Hysteresis; National Glaucoma Symposium 2018; DREAM Study; OIS at SECO; National Glaucoma Symposium Cape Cod; Is Glaucoma a Two-Pressure Disease?; ICD Stage Definitions; Visual Fields and Progression; OCT: The Basics; Co-Managing Glaucoma Surgery; Normal Tension Glaucoma; The Importance of Visual Fields; Using OCT in Glaucoma Management

In Your Office: Glaucoma Flowsheet; Tonometer Calibration; Pachymetry Coding; BCBS Coverage of SCODI Services; Expanded Coverage of Glaucoma Screening Services; Coding Update: 92135 Deleted and Replaced; ABO Certification Review Materials; Small Fee Reduction in CMS Payments in 2015; Moist Heat Compresses; Information about Omega-3s

Pharmacology Update: Extravan: Alcon Pharmaceuticals; Mechanism of IOP Reduction with Travoprost

Clinical Guidelines: CCT: Is is time to say YES?; The Role of CCT in Glaucoma Patients; More CCT; The Paradox of IOP; Should We Treat All Ocular Hypertensives?; Beta Blockers in Glaucoma Management; Re-Defining Ocular Hypertension; Implications of Macro-Disc Asymmetry in Glaucoma Suspects; Nine-Year Changes in Intraocular Pressure: The Barbadoes Eye Studies; CyPass Clinical Recommendations

Industry News: New FDA Approval for Lumigan; Alcon's Travatan Z Solution Receives FDA Approval; Alcon's Travatan Z and Systane Use Different Preservatives; Pfizer Sponsors New "All Eyes on Glaucoma" Website; CLIA Waivers; Bausch + Lomb New Glaucoma Drug; Glaukos iStent inject FDA Approved; Alcon Withdraws CyPass Stents; Nuretin Omega-3 Supplements; Rocklatan FDA Approved; Vivid Vision Perimetry

Upcoming Programs

July 25-27, 2020 - Brewster, MA - Ocean Edge Resort

PROGRAM CANCELLED. The National Glaucoma Symposium will not be held on Cape Cod in 2020 due to COVID-19. See the details of the virtual program on September 12-13!

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" 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" 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" 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" from 8:00-9:00 P.M. Eastern Time (7:00-8:00 PM. Central Time) on Wednesday, October 28.

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News

CALIFORNIA ALLOWS LIVE WEBINARS AS LIVE CE

The California Board of Optometry posted an update on their website on April 29, 2020 regarding interactive webinars. The COPE approved, live webinars offered by COPE's June 30 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 will be discussing at their May 15 Board meeting 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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