Contact Information for the National Glaucoma Society
National Glaucoma Society (NGS)
P.O. Box 4092
Andover, MA 01810
Telephone: 978-470-3500
Toll-free: 877-825-2020
Fax: 978-470-4520
e-mail: info@nationalglaucomasociety.org
Janet Swartz, EdD
Executive Director
J. James Thimons, OD, FAAO
Chairman
Bud O’Leary, OD
Director
Upcoming Programs
March 10, 2021
Dr. Brlair Lonsberry presents "Pain Management in Optometric Practice in an Era of Opioid Abuse" as a live webinar from 8:00-9:00 P.M. Eastern Time (7:00-8:00 PM. Central Time) on Wednesday, March 10.March 21, 2021
Dr. Anthony Litwak presents "30 Years of Clinical Challenges in Glaucoma" 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, March 21.March 24, 2021
Dr. Mitch Ibach presents "I've Diagnosed Open-Angle Glaucoma, Now What?" as a live webinar from 8:00-9:00 P.M. Eastern Time (7:00-8:00 PM. Central Time) on Wednesday, March 24.April 7, 2021
Dr. John Berdahl presents "Why Glaucoma Causes Blindness" as a live webinar from 8:00-9:00 P.M. Eastern Time (7:00-8:00 PM. Central Time) on Wednesday, April 7.April 18, 2021
Dr. Jim Thimons presents "Ocular Pain Management" 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, April 18.April 21, 2021
Dr. Eric Schmidt presents "The OD's Guide to Iritis" as a live webinar from 8:00-9:00 P.M. Eastern Time (7:00-8:00 PM. Central Time) on Wednesday, April 21.May 5, 2021
Dr. Elizabeth Muckley presents "The Nuts and Bolts of Interpreting the Visual field in Glaucoma" as a live webinar from 8:00-9:00 P.M. Eastern Time (7:00-8:00 PM. Central Time) on Wednesday, May 5.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
The 2021 National Glaucoma Symposium East on Cape Cod is scheduled for July 24-26. A decision will be made in March or April about whether this program will take place as a live or virtual program in 2021.Your Registrations
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News
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.NGS ADDING 2-HOUR WEBINARS ON SUNDAY NIGHTS
From January - May 2021, the NGS will offer a 2-hour webinar on the third Sunday of the month from 7:30-9:30 Eastern time (6:30-8:30 Central Time and 4:30-6:30 Pacific Time). See individual listings for speakers and topics.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.COPE EXTENDS RULES ON INTERACTIVE WEBINARS
Interactive webinars offered through June 30, 2021 will be classified as Live COPE Events. These webinars will not require a test. The NGS live webinars through June 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.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.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.Join Our Email List
