Annual Conference & OPTOFAIR Doctors of Optometry Program February 28 – March 2, 2015 The Westin Bayshore Hotel Vancouver, British Columbia Diamond Corporate Partners Platinum Corporate Partner President’s Invitation Join members and colleagues at our 2015 Annual Conference & OPTOFAIR. Drs. Mahnia Madan and Monisha Lal and the rest of the CE committee have worked hard to provide a variety of high quality continuing education sessions for our Doctors of Optometry and Optometric Staff. Continuing Education Co-Chairs 2015 Corporate Partners Diamond 2015 is a special year for OPTOFAIR as we celebrate its 35th Anniversary and pay tribute to the late Dr. Sherman Olson, whose vision brought about the first tradeshow in Platinum 1980. OPTOFAIR will feature the theme "CARNIVAL". We welcome you to join us on the midway for mini carnival games, popcorn and other goodies. Our exhibitors are excited to show you their products and services and we thank them for making this event possible. It'll be a great weekend filled with fun activities where you can catch up with your friends and colleagues. I look forward to seeing you February 28 – March 2, 2015! Gold Sincerely, Dr. Sherman Tung, President Conference Chairs’ Message Silver CooperVision Nikon Optical Canada Inc. EARLY BIRD PRIZE DRAW For BC Doctors of Optometry’s 2015 Annual Conference & OPTOFAIR we are excited to announce a fantastic list of speakers bringing with them a new set of interesting and engaging topics. We look forward to a great weekend full of new information, interesting updates and of course, some fun! We would like to thank Drs. Jennifer Durst, Caroline Kriekenbeek, Mike Petrik, Jolene Sun, Sherman Tung, Sharon Wong and Cleo Yeh for their input into this year's program. We look forward to seeing you at the conference! Sincerely, Drs. Monisha Lal & Mahnia Madan All BC Doctors of Optometry general members who register online and pay for the full conference before January 18, 2015, will be entered to win: FREE 2015 BC DOCTORS OF OPTOMETRY MEMBERSHIP FEES* Draw will be made during OPTOFAIR, Saturday, February 28, 2015. You must be in attendance to win. *CAO fees, Public Education Assessment and taxes are not included. Register on-line today at www.optometrists.bc.ca Schedule of Events The BCAO is a COPE-Approved Administrator / Provider Friday, February 27th 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Registration Saturday, February 28th 7:00 am – 12:00 pm Registration 7:30 am – 8:25 am Hosted Breakfasts 8:40 am – 12:55 pm CE Sessions 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm OPTOFAIR 2015 Accommodation The Westin Bayshore, Vancouver has extended a special rate of $159 per night for single or double occupancy. Rates do not include taxes. This rate is available until January 30, 2015. Accommodation reservations may be made when registering for the conference or you can make reservations directly: Online: BC Doctors of Optometry Conference Accommodation Phone: 604.682.3377 or Toll-free Global Reservations: 1.800.WESTIN-1, specify group code BCDO0215 Email: bayshore.reservations@westin.com Hotel Parking 6:30 am – 4:00 pm Registration Self-Parking available at 1620 Bayshore Drive (across from the hotel driveway). Special parking rates available to all delegates and attendees – please show your Delegate Badge upon exiting from the parkade. 24 Hour Rate: $25.00 Day Time (5am – 5pm): $15.00 7:00 am – 7:55 am Hosted Breakfasts Why Attend? Sunday, March 1st The Annual Conference& OPTOFAIR is a great opportunity to learn and catch up with colleagues. The conference provides 28 courses, up to 36 hours of CE credits including 30 hours of COPE approved credits that are available to optometrists. The Association’s Annual General Meeting is on Sunday, March 1, 2015. Hours are electronically tracked and your CE credit report will be forwarded to you after the conference. 8:10 am – 12:25 pm CE Sessions 12:30 pm – 1:55 pm Awards Lunch 2:00 pm – 3:20 pm CE Sessions 3:20 pm – 4:45 pm Annual General Meeting 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm New Member Orientation Join us in celebrating the 35th year of OPTOFAIR with a special tribute to the late Dr. Sherman Olson on Saturday, February 28, 2015, from 1:00 – 5:00 pm. Dr. Olson brought us the very first OPTOFAIR in 1980 and it has since become the biggest ophthalmic tradeshow in 8:00 am – 3:00 pm Registration Western Canada. The CARNIVAL-themed event will give 8:00 am – 8:55 am Breakfast ‘n Learn 9:10 am – 12:10 pm CE Sessions you the opportunity to connect with industry suppliers, while enjoying fun games and tasty treats. Be sure to attend the BC Wine Event at 3:30 pm. 12:15 pm – 1:10 pm Lunch ‘n Learn 1:15 pm – 4:20 pm CE Sessions Monday, March 2nd Introducing “Member Mixer” a networking opportunity on Saturday, February 28, 2015 from 8:00 – 10:00 pm. Come mingle with your colleagues and meet your Board of Directors in a casual and relaxing environment. DIAMOND PARTNER AT THE BCAO 2015 ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND OPTOFAIR OUR VISION To be the most trusted leader in eye care OUR MISSION To provide innovative products that enhance quality of life by helping people see better © 2014 Novartis PH14356 Course Descriptions Doctors of Optometry Program Saturday, February 28, 2015 7:30 - 8:25 am 8:40 - 9:35 am Hosted Breakfast CE B1 1CE, COPE: 42375-PS B2 1CE Early Detection of Myriad Retinal and Choroidal The ‘Not-So-Young and Restless’: Tips on How to Grow and Disorders with Fundus Auto Fluorescence Expand your Contact Lens Business to New and Existing Patients Jerome Sherman , OD Pavan Avinashi, OD Fundus AutoFluorescence is a novel, non-invasive imaging method that yields abnormalities that are often invisible to ophthalmoscopy and fundus photography. It allows mapping of lipofuscin distribution in the retina which are crucial findings in retinopathies. TBA Hosted by Optos Inc. Hosted by Alcon Canada Inc. Optometrists Track 1 OD1 1CE, COPE: 43117-GL Recent Advances in Glaucoma Surgery Darren Behn, MD Optometrists Track 2 OD2 1CE, COPE: 43623-GO Effects of Light Radiation on the eye and Other Considerations – A Review and Some Things New Trevor Miranda, OD This course will update practitioners on recent advances in glaucoma surgery. Cases will be presented where appropriate and recent evidence will be reviewed. Beyond the Visible enables the participant to get a full update on all lights: Gamma, X-ray, UV, Blue; via a description of the positive and negative effects of light on the human body, and the multitude of preventative measures. This talks about improving lives by improving sight. Supported by an unrestricted education grant from Essilor Canada Ltd. 9:45 - 10:40 am OD3 1CE, COPE: 34713-AS Allergy, Dry Eye or Both Milton Hom, OD, FAAO, FACAAI (Sc.) OD4 1CE, COPE: 43911-SD OCT Bootcamp For Today’s Optometry Practice Komal Mahnia Madan, OD, FAAO Allergies or dry eye? New research shows that up to 60% of patients have both. Learn new ways to simplify potentially confusing diagnosis. Topics include treatment algorithms, TOSS/OSDI scoring, the rhinitis connection, polypharmacy and indoor environmental allergies. How many ophthalmic imaging tests can claim the following: noninvasive, non-contact, no radiation, painless, fast, reliable and easy to interpret? This course is designed to provide an update on the latest in OCT technology and demonstrate how it can be successfully used in a primary care optometric practice to enhance patient care. It will provide a quick overview of OCT function, define indications for macular and optic nerve scans and provide practical examples for interpretation of retinal scans. Supported by an unrestricted education grant from Carl Zeiss Canada Ltd. 10:55 - 11:50 am 12:00 - 12:55 pm OD5 1CE, COPE: 43410-GL Narrow Angles and Angle Closure Glaucoma Darren Behn, MD OD6 & A5 1CE, COPE: 33955-CL GP Lens Trouble Shooting Christine Sindt, OD Review and recommendations for the diagnosis and management of primary angle closure glaucoma (ACG). GP trouble shooting is designed to look at real world GP problems and corrections. This course will review symptoms, causes and corrections in a fast paced, picture oriented method. OD7 1CE, COPE: 43116-SP Oculoplastic Pearls 2 Femida Kherani, MD, RCPSC OD8 & A7 1CE, COPE: 40069-AS Everything You Never Wanted to Know about the Mites that Live, Eat and Crawl on Your Lids Milton Hom, OD, FAAO, FACAAI (Sc) This course presents a template for the primary care practitioner on the assessment and treatment of common ophthalmic plastic conditions. 1:00 - 5:00 pm 8:00 - 10:00 pm OPTOFAIR MEMBER MIXER Studies report that 100% of people over 70 have demodex. The gap between presence and detection of infestation is enormous. When diagnosed correctly, the clinician is up for a rude awakening. We demonstrate clinical sequence to identify and manage the most underdiagnosed, undertreated and underappreciated ocular surface disease. Sunday, March 1, 2015 7:00 - 7:55 am 8:10 - 10:10 am 10:25 am 12:25 pm 12:30 - 1:55 pm 2:10 - 3:05 pm 3:20 - 4:45 pm Hosted Breakfast CE B3 1CE B4 1CE Practice Profitability with New Innovations Alcon’s Advanced Technology in Eye Health Rhonda Robinson, OD Michael Kaplan, OD TBA TBA Hosted by Bausch & Lomb, Vision Care Division Hosted by Alcon Canada Inc. Optometrists Track 1 Optometrists Track 2 OD9 2CE, COPE: 41607-AS OD10 & A9 2CE, COPE: 40454-PM OD11 & A10 2CE, COPE: 41080-GO Ulcers & Infiltrates Rock Solid Patient Retention: Winning Don’t Overlook the Lids Milton Hom, OD, FAAO, FACAAI (Sc.) the War for the Patient in New Era of Christine Sindt, OD Eyecare The underlying fear of every anterior The eyelids play a crucial role in Tom Bowen segment and contact lens doctor are corneal ocular health however they are ulcers, especially vision-threatening ones. It’s no longer a battle for patronage. often over looked. This course Antibiotics are seen as a double-edged sword It’s a war. And winning that war starts describes everything from structure with powerful benefits but with the risk of with the best strategies for patient to pathology and how to manage overuse. Steroids were judiciously used but retention. This lecture zeros-in on your patients’ lid disorders. recent literature questions their efficacy. strategies to retain your patients, keep Differential diagnosis, infiltrates and cases your patients active and make sure will be presented. they show-up. OD12 & A11 2CE, COPE: 39786-GO OD13 & A12 2CE, COPE: 39122-PM Preparing the Ocular Surface for Contact Lenses The New Normal I - Getting More from Your Team in the New Christine Sindt, OD Era of Eyecare Tom Bowen There are many factors which aggravate the ocular surface of contact lens wearing patients. This course outlines the In the new normal, the challenge for your team is simple: factors affecting the eye, the contact lens and how they There’s more to get done in less time. This lecture is about interact. Attendees will develop treatment plans and getting your team all in for the market challenges that lie ahead strategies for continuing contact lens success. and rising to the new level of productivity they demand. Awards Lunch A Celebration of Achievements by Member Doctors of Optometry and a Tribute to the late Dr. William Jackson. OD14 1CE, COPE 43185-PS Pneumatic Retinopexy Kevin Ramsey, MD, FRCSC OD15 1CE, COPE: 41995-GO High Energy Blue Light Thomas Gosling, OD This course presents an overview on the pathology and management of retinal detachment. The course will help the primary care practitioner understand, advise their patients and make appropriate referrals in the setting of retinal detachment. High Energy Blue or HEV Light has never been more prevalent. In the last 8 years, smartphones, tablets, TVs, computer screens and LED bulbs have taken over our world. All these light sources emit HEV light. Supported by an unrestricted education grant from Hoya Vision Care Canada OD16 1.5CE, BC Doctors of Optometry, Annual General Meeting (Members Only) Monday, March 2, 2015 8:00 - 8:55 am B5 Breakfast ‘n Learn 1CE FOCUS: A Method for Managing the Difficult Diagnosis John Briggs TBA Supported by an unrestricted education grant from Alcon Canada Inc. 9:10 - 10:05 am Optometrists Track 1 OD17 1CE, COPE: 43899-AS Screening, Diagnosis and Management of Dry Eye Disease: Practical Guidelines for Canadian Optometrists Paul Neumann, OD Published in the Canadian Journal of Optometry, Dr. Neumann is a member of the Canadian Dry Eye Disease Panel and lent his experience to the publication to provide Canadian optometrists with consistent treatment guidelines for dry eye disease. Given changes in recent years to TPA and patient access to health services, Dr. Neumann is excited to share the accepted standard of care model for optometrists treating dry eye disease in Canada. Optometrists Track 2 OD18 1CE, COPE: 40106-AS Battle of Resistance Mark Dunbar, OD Antibiotic resistance is considered to be one of the world’s most pressing public health problems today. Ever since the age of antibiotic therapy began over 50 years ago, physicians have managed to stay at least one step ahead of the bacteria but the battle wages on as bacterial pathogens come up with new ways of evading even our strongest antibiotics by developing resistance. This course will discuss this growing health problem as well as the impact on managing and treating ocular infections. Topics discussed include the growing concern of MRSA and the latest in antibiotic therapy. Supported by an unrestricted education grant from Allergan 10:15 am 12:10 pm 12:15 - 1:10 pm OD19 2CE, COPE: 35618-FV My Top Ten Pediatric Diseases Zachary McCarty, OD OD20 2CE, COPE: 36276-PS Tales From the Trenches: Posterior Segment Mark Dunbar, OD My top ten most commonly experienced pediatric eye diseases will be presented. Emphasis will be placed on management and differential diagnosis. In addition, appropriate formulations and dosing of systemic medications for pediatrics will be covered. Interesting cases from over two decades in an ophthalmology academic referral center are presented in a grand rounds case presentation format. Cases will be challenging yet clinically common. The course is designed to stimulate differential diagnosis, utilize diagnostic technology and discuss various treatment strategies. L1 Lunch ‘n Learn 1CE DEFINE Lenora Cooper What is the newest opportunity for expanded patient potential in your practice? ACUVUE® 1-DAY DEFINETM. This presentation will share new insight to the growing category of eye enhancement and the benefits to adding beauty lenses in your product portfolio. We will explore why the focus on eye enhancement was taken into consideration when developing ACUVUE® 1-DAY DEFINETM. The presentation will discuss the untapped opportunity in Eye Beauty, the history of the lens in other markets (globally) and the design philosophy behind the creation of the lens. Including an introduction of the different lens effects and how the compatibility with the majority of eye colours work. Finally we will conclude with a clinical overview of the lens which has the same parameters as 1-DAY ACUVUE® MOIST® Brand Contact Lenses and most importantly, how to implement this new product into your practice for a wide range of patients. Supported by Johnson & Johnson Vision Care 1:15 - 2:10 pm OD21 1CE, COPE: 39131-FV SECO 2014 Presents: Amblyopia: What the Studies Show Zachary McCarty, OD 2:25 - 3:20 pm Our understanding of amblyopia and its treatment has changed greatly over the past decade thanks to landmark clinical studies. This course will review these Amblyopia Treatment Studies (ATS) and simplify the findings into useful clinical protocols. OD22 1CE, COPE: 38674-GO My Most Interesting Cases Mark Dunbar, OD 3:25 - 4:20 pm Interesting cases from over two decades in an ophthalmology academic referral center are presented in a grand rounds case presentation format. Topics include both anterior and posterior segment disease. OD23 1CE, COPE Approval Pending What Not to Refer Zachary McCarty, OD This course will examine a variety of cases commonly referred to secondary care facilities. Each case will emphasize the handling of challenging cases in primary care settings and how optometrists can practice to their full scope. WHAT IS IT ABOUT HER? NO LENS LENS NEW TRY THE LATEST INNOVATION FROM ACUVUE® BRAND CONTACT LENSES COME VISIT US AT BOOTH 301 1-DAY ACUVUE® DEFINE™ Brand Contact Lenses are available with and without vision correction. As with any contact lens, eye problems, including corneal ulcers, can develop. Some wearers may experience mild irritation, itching or discomfort. Lenses should not be prescribed if patients have any eye infection, or experience eye discomfort, excessive tearing, vision changes, redness or other eye problems. Consult the package insert for complete information, available from Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Division of Johnson & Johnson, Inc., by calling 1-800-267-5098 or by visiting www.acuvueprofessional.ca. ACUVUE®, 1-DAY ACUVUE® DEFINE™, NATURAL SHIMMER™ and LACREON® are trademarks of Johnson & Johnson, Inc. © Johnson & Johnson, Inc. 2014 November 2014 2015 Annual Conference & OPTOFAIR DOCTORS OF OPTOMETRY REGISTRATION FORM Register online at www.optometrists.bc.ca > Continuing Education Register online for a full conference package before the early bird deadline to receive discounted rates Doctor’s Name Guest/Partner’s Name Clinic Name Address City Province Postal Code Telephone Fax Email Dietary Requirements OE Tracker Number REGISTRATION OPTIONS Association/CAO Member Early Bird by Jan. 18/15 Association/CAO Member after Jan. 18/15 BC Doctors of Optometry New Graduate Member (Graduated in 2014) Non-BC Doctors of Optometry Member Full Package $525.00 $575.00 Saturday Only $265.00 $310.00 Sunday Only $265.00 $310.00 Monday Only $265.00 $310.00 $262.50 $155.00 $155.00 $155.00 $1,150.00 $620.00 $620.00 $620.00 Full Package includes: all CE sessions, coffee breaks, lunches, OPTOFAIR and MEMBER MIXER. One Day Package includes: all CE sessions, coffee breaks and lunch for the day you are enrolled and OPTOFAIR. OPTOFAIR ONLY, Saturday, February 28, 2015 (included in Full and One Day packages) SESSION NOTES/DELEGATE HANDBOOK Tickets: Member Mixer Awards Lunch BCAO GST Registration #820566222 REGISTRATION OPTIONS Online: www.optometrists.bc.ca Fax: 604-737-9967 Mail: BC Doctors of Optometry #610 – 2525 Willow Street Vancouver, BC V5Z 3N8 Cancellation Policy: A $75.00 + GST administration fee will apply to all refunds. Cancellations must be in writing and submitted by Jan. 23/15 for full refunds; 50% refunds from Jan. 24/15 to Feb. 6/15. No refunds for cancellations made after Feb. 6/15. $50.00 at 1:00 pm for BC Doctors of Optometry members & staff FREE after 2:30 pm for members and their staff $100.00 Non-Members (optometrist and staff) Electronic – FREE Download Hard Copy - $45.00 $25.00 X ________ Tickets = $ ___________ $58.00 X ________ Tickets = $ ___________ SUBTOTAL $ ___________ GST 5% $ ___________ TOTAL DUE $ ___________ PAYMENT OPTIONS Cheque payable to British Columbia Association of Optometrists Debit my VISA / MasterCard with information below: Card #: ______________________________ Exp: _________ Cardholder’s name: _________________________________ Signature: _________________________________________ REGISTRATION IS CONFIRMED ONLY WHEN PAYMENT IS RECEIVED AT THE BC DOCTORS OF OPTOMETRY OFFICE Courses selected will be filled on a first come, first serve basis All BC Doctors of Optometry general members who register online and pay for the full conference before January 18, 2015, will be entered to win: Free 2015 BC Doctors of Optometry Membership Fees (CAO fees, Public Education Assessment and taxes are not included). Draw will be made during OPTOFAIR, February 28, 2015. Winner must be in attendance. NAME:___________________________________________ Please mark your selections with a √ Saturday, February 28, 2015 7:30 - 8:25 am 8:40 - 9:35 am Hosted Breakfast CE Session Full B1 Early Detection of Myriad Retinal and B2 The ‘Not-So-Young and Restless’: Tips on How to Grow Choroidal Disorders with Fundus Auto Fluorescence and Expand your Contact Lens Business to New and Existing Jerome Sherman , OD Patients, Pavan Avinashi, OD Hosted by Optos Inc. Hosted by Alcon Canada Inc. Optometrists Track 1 OD1 Recent Advances in Glaucoma Surgery Steven Schendel, MD, FRSCS Optometrists Track 2 OD2 Effects of Light Radiation on the Eye and Other Considerations – A Review and Some Things New Trevor Miranda, OD Supported by an unrestricted education grant from Essilor Canada Ltd. 9:45 - 10:40 am OD3 Allergy, Dry Eye or Both, Darren Behn, MD 10:55 - 11:50 am OD5 Narrow Angles and Angle Closure Glaucoma Darren Behn, MD OD7 Oculoplastic Pearls 2 Femida Kherani, MD, RCPSC OD4 OCT Bootcamp For Today’s Optometry Practice Komal Mahnia Madan, OD, FAAO Supported by an unrestricted education grant from Carl Zeiss Canada Ltd. 12:00 - 12:55 pm 1:00 - 5:00 pm 8:00 - 10:00 pm OD6 & A5 GP Lens Trouble Shooting Christine Sindt, OD OD8 & A7 Everything You Never Wanted to Know about the Mites that Live, Eat and Crawl on Your Lids Milton Hom, OD, FAAO, FACAAI (Sc) OPTOFAIR MEMBER MIXER Sunday, March 1, 2015 7:00 - 7:55 am Hosted Breakfast CE B3 Practice Profitability with New Innovations B4 Alcon’s Advanced Technology in Eye Health Rhonda Robinson, OD Michael Kaplan, OD Hosted by Bausch & Lomb, Vision Care Division Hosted by Alcon Canada Inc. Optometrists Track 1 8:10 - 10:10 am 10:25 am 12:25 pm 12:30 - 1:55 pm 2:10 - 3:05 pm Optometrists Track 2 OD9 OD10 & A9 Rock Solid Patient Retention: OD11 & A10 Ulcers & Infiltrates Winning the War for the Patient in New Era of Don’t Overlook the Lids Milton Hom, OD, FAAO, FACAAI (Sc.) Eyecare, Tom Bowen Christine Sindt, OD OD12 & A11 OD13 & A12 The New Normal I - Getting More from Your Preparing the Ocular Surface for Contact Lenses, Team in the New Era of Eyecare Christine Sindt, OD Tom Bowen AWARDS LUNCH A Celebration of Achievements by Member Doctors of Optometry and a Tribute to the late Dr. William Jackson OD14 Pneumatic Retinopexy OD15 High Energy Blue Light Kevin Ramsey, MD, FRCSC Thomas Gosling, OD Supported by an unrestricted education grant from Hoya Vision Care Canada 3:20 – 4:45 pm OD16 BC Doctors of Optometry, Annual General Meeting (Members Only) Monday, March 2, 2015 8:00 - 8:55 am Hosted Breakfast CE B5 Breakfast ‘n Learn – FOCUS: A Method for Managing the Difficult Diagnosis John Briggs Supported by an unrestricted education grant from Alcon Canada Inc. 9:10 - 10:05 am Optometrists Track 1 OD17 Screening, Diagnosis and Management of Dry Eye Disease: Practical Guidelines for Canadian Optometrists, Paul Neumann, OD Optometrists Track 2 OD18 Battle of Resistance Mark Dunbar, OD Supported by an unrestricted education grant from Allergan 10:15 am 12:10 pm 12:15 - 1:15 pm OD19 My Top Ten Pediatric Diseases Zachary McCarty, OD L1 Lunch n’ Learn – DEFINE, Lenora Cooper OD20 Tales From the Trenches: Posterior Segment Mark Dunbar, OD Supported by Johnson & Johnson Vision Care 1:15 - 2:10 pm OD21 SECO 2014 Presents: Amblyopia: What the Studies Show, Zachary McCarty, OD 2:25 - 3:20 pm OD22 My Most Interesting Cases, Mark Dunbar, OD 3:25 - 4:20 pm OD23 What Not to Refer, Zachary McCarty, OD
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