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06/07/2023	CE: GEOGRAPHIC ATROPHY (GA) IN MODERN CLINICAL PRACTICE: Examining, Diagnosis, Prognosis, and the Therapeutic Pipeline LIVE SYNCHRONOUS VIRTUAL CE SYMPOSIUM GEOGRAPHIC ATROPHY (GA) IN MODERN CLINICAL PRACTICE: Examining, Diagnosis, Prognosis, and the Therapeutic Pipeline Wednesday, June 7, 2023 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Washoe Public House Events Room 275 Hill Street Reno, NV 89501 The Northern Nevada Optometric Society invites you to an evening CE THIS COMING WEDNESDAY, June 7, 2023. The event will be a hybrid event - in-person for those in the greater Reno-Sparks-Carson City area and online for the rest of the state. SPEAKER: Arshad M. Khanani, MD, MA COURSE GOALS: Summarize the prevalence of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and geographic atrophy (GA) and define the burden of illness linked specifically to GA Comprehend and explain the pathogenesis of GA Describe GA disease detection and factors influencing the progression Appraise the therapies targeting GA that have previously been explored Articulate the most important data related to drug candidates in the pipeline, with a special emphasis on those candidates furthest along in development SCHEDULE: 5:45 pm - 6:00 pm - Registration Check-In 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm - Announcements, Updates, & A Word From Our Sponsor 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - Lecture followed by Q&A 1.5 Hours CE Credit COST: NOA Members & Students - FREE AOA/AFOS Members - $37.50 Non-Members - $75 Arshad M. Khanani, MD, MA, FASRS is a Managing Partner, Director of Clinical Research, and Director of Fellowship at Sierra Eye Associates and Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine. Dr. Khanani founded the clinical research department at Sierra Eye Associates, which is now one of the leading clinical research centers in the country. He has served as a principal investigator for over 100 clinical trials and has been a top enroller in the country for multiple Phase 1-3 trials. In addition, Dr Khanani has been the first one to perform surgical procedures in multiple surgical clinical trials dealing with sustained delivery and gene therapy. He has over 75 scientific publications. Dr. Khanani also serves as a member of numerous national and international clinical trial steering committees as well as scientific advisory boards with the goal of bringing new treatment options for patients with retinal diseases. Dr. Khanani is frequently invited as a guest speaker at national and international meetings. Dr. Khanani is an elected member of the Macula Society, Retina Society and has received numerous awards of distinction. In 2019, he received the Nevada Business Magazine Healthcare Heroes Physician of the Year award for his continued dedication to the field of ophthalmology. He has received the Senior Honor Award from the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) and was also awarded the prestigious ASRS Presidents’ Young Investigator Award in 2021 more info...
06/07/2023	Online CE: GEOGRAPHIC ATROPHY (GA) IN MODERN CLINICAL PRACTICE: Examining, Diagnosis, Prognosis, and the Therapeutic Pipeline LIVE SYNCHRONOUS VIRTUAL CE SYMPOSIUM GEOGRAPHIC ATROPHY (GA) IN MODERN CLINICAL PRACTICE: Examining, Diagnosis, Prognosis, and the Therapeutic Pipeline Wednesday, June 7, 2023 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm The Northern Nevada Optometric Society invites you to an evening CE THIS COMING WEDNESDAY, June 7, 2023. The event will be a hybrid event - in-person for those in the greater Reno-Sparks-Carson City area and online for the rest of the state. SPEAKER: Arshad M. Khanani, MD, MA COURSE GOALS: Summarize the prevalence of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and geographic atrophy (GA) and define the burden of illness linked specifically to GA Comprehend and explain the pathogenesis of GA Describe GA disease detection and factors influencing the progression Appraise the therapies targeting GA that have previously been explored Articulate the most important data related to drug candidates in the pipeline, with a special emphasis on those candidates furthest along in development SCHEDULE: 5:45 pm - 6:00 pm - Registration Check-In/Log-in for Virtual Attendees 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm - Announcements, Updates, & A Word From Our Sponsor 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - Lecture followed by Q&A 1.5 Hours CE Credit COST: NOA Members & Students - FREE AOA/AFOS Members - $37.50 Non-Members - $75 Arshad M. Khanani, MD, MA, FASRS is a Managing Partner, Director of Clinical Research, and Director of Fellowship at Sierra Eye Associates and Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine. Dr. Khanani founded the clinical research department at Sierra Eye Associates, which is now one of the leading clinical research centers in the country. He has served as a principal investigator for over 100 clinical trials and has been a top enroller in the country for multiple Phase 1-3 trials. In addition, Dr Khanani has been the first one to perform surgical procedures in multiple surgical clinical trials dealing with sustained delivery and gene therapy. He has over 75 scientific publications. Dr. Khanani also serves as a member of numerous national and international clinical trial steering committees as well as scientific advisory boards with the goal of bringing new treatment options for patients with retinal diseases. Dr. Khanani is frequently invited as a guest speaker at national and international meetings. Dr. Khanani is an elected member of the Macula Society, Retina Society and has received numerous awards of distinction. In 2019, he received the Nevada Business Magazine Healthcare Heroes Physician of the Year award for his continued dedication to the field of ophthalmology. He has received the Senior Honor Award from the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) and was also awarded the prestigious ASRS Presidents’ Young Investigator Award in 2021 more info...
06/14/2023	NOA Virtual State Meeting and CE: What a Pain! An Optometrist's Guide to Headaches CE and NOA Virtual State Meeting Wednesday, June 14, 2023 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Live Synchronous CE: What a Pain! An Optometrist's Guide to Headaches Many patients come to the eye doctor concerned that headaches are related to their eyes. How can you, as their optometrist, determine if an ocular condition causes a patient's headaches or have an ocular manifestation? Learn important diagnostic and headache pain management strategies from Dr. Anthony DeWilde in this hour-long course. SPEAKER: Anthony DeWilde, OD, FAAO SCHEDULE: 5:45-6:00 pm - Registration Check-In/Log On for Zoom Attendees 6:00-7:15 pm - Lecture and Q&A 7:15-8:15 pm - NOA State Meeting for Members 1 Hour CE Credit COST: NOA Members & Students - FREE AOA/AFOS Members - $25 Non-Members - $50 Dr. Anthony DeWilde, OD, FAAO is a graduate of the University of Missouri – St. Louis, College of Optometry. In 2008, he completed a residency at the VA Medical Center in Kansas City, where he trained in ocular disease and low vision rehabilitation. Dr. DeWilde is passionate about education and has taught in a variety of settings including educating residents at the VA, students at University of Missouri – St. Louis, College of Optometry, and optometrists at state, national, and international meetings. more info...

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