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The Nevada Optometric PAC is Challenging You!
Help the PAC Meet Its $10,000 Fundraising Goal for Dr. Greg Koenig
Mark your calendars now!
NOA Virtual Campaign Fundraiser
for Dr. Greg Koenig
Friday, April 1, 7:00 PM
Meeting ID: 84064722196
Meeting Password: 4734
Dial-In Number:1-669-900-6833
NOA Member Greg Koenig, OD, is seeking to be the next Nevada State Assemblyman in District 38, which covers the cities of Fallon, Fernley, Hawthorne, and Tonopah.
The Nevada Optometric Association is endorsing Dr. Koenig in his legislative run and is encouraging fellow optometrists and all NOA members to do the same.
This race will be run and decided in the primary (June 14).
Dr. Koenig could use financial support right now with his campaign.
The NOA and Nevada Optometric PAC are hosting a virtual fundraiser via Zoom FRIDAY, APRIL 1, at 7:00 PM.
Meet Dr. Koenig (virtually) and ask any questions you may have of him and his goals in the Nevada Legislature.
If you cannot make the fundraiser, you can still help the Nevada Optometric PAC reach its fundraising goal for Dr. Koenig.
Contribute Now on the PAC's Fundraiser Site
The PAC challenges you to send this message to your colleagues to spread the word.
See HERE how much is needed to reach the fundraiser goal!
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Each entity/person may contribute $10,000 to a campaign during an election per Nevada Campaign Contribution Laws. If you would like to give more outside of the NV Optometric PAC's fundraiser, you can do so by mailing a check to:
Committee to Elect Greg Koenig
2330 Thurman Lane
Fallon, NV 89406
Dr. Hanna will present a one-hour lecture regarding ocular urgencies and emergencies.
When: Tuesday, April 5, 6:00 p.m.
Where: Capital Grille, 3200 Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas
Speaker: Eissa Hanna, MD
Course: Ocular Urgencies and Emergencies
Course Objectives:
· Review initial treatment and or stabilizing measures before referral
· Review referral time frames
· Review what to do if you are having difficulty finding an accepting ophthalmologist for transfer of patient
CE: 1 Hour CE Credit
Cost: Registration is free for all attendees, thanks to our sponsor, SUN Ophthalmics.
Born and raised in the state of California, Dr. Hanna earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Davis, where he later attended medical school on a full academic scholarship. He left his West Coast roots for a residency at Penn State and a fellowship with the Harvard Medical School.In 2012 Dr. Hanna moved back to the West Coast to join the nation’s top medical school at the University of Washington, serving as both a premier ophthalmologist and a professor of ophthalmology. There, Dr. Hanna ran one of the busiest ophthalmic practices in the Greater Seattle area, caring for in-state, out-of-state, and internationally referred patients. Additionally, Dr. Hanna served as the Chief of Ophthalmologic Trauma Services.
He has taught nearly 150 ophthalmology residents and fellows the medical and surgical management of ocular trauma; corneal infections, degenerations, and dystrophies; uveitis; cataracts; macular degeneration; glaucoma; diabetic retinal disease; ocular surface inflammatory disorders; eyelid tumors, trauma, reconstruction, ptosis, infections; papilledema; and other disorders affecting the ocular surface and orbit. Dr. Hanna was awarded Teacher of the Year, voted on by his residents.
Wanting a new challenge and to trade Seattle rain for Nevada sunshine, Dr. Hanna left his 10-year span at the University of Washington to join the top-rated Wellish Vision Institute. Currently, Dr. Hanna is the region’s only Stevens-Johnsons-TENS and GVHD ocular specialist. He has a special interest in premium multifocal and toric cataract cases, complex cataracts (traumatic, uveitic), IOL exchange, secondary IOL placement, phakic IOLs, and all the conditions normally treated at eye centers of higher-level care.
Live, Online CE: Traumatic Brain Injury Care for Optometrists
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
6:00 pm
The NOA is pleased to announce that our next CE event will be on Wednesday, April 13th, from 6-8 pm, hosted virtually via Zoom. Our guest lecturer will be our own NOA member Dr. Timothy Moore, who will be educating our members on Traumatic Brain Injury Care for Optometrists.
When: Wednesday, April 13th, 6 pm PST
Where: Zoom Webinar
Speaker: Timothy Moore, OD
Course Title: Traumatic Brain Injury Care for Optometrists
Course Description: The lecture will include a brief neuroanatomy review before diving into visual symptoms and other related common areas impacted by concussions, common vision diagnoses accompanied, evaluation techniques, and treatment approaches.
2-Hour CE Credit
Cost:
NOA Members: FREE
AOA/AFOS Affiliate Members: $25
Non-Member Doctors: $50
Students: FREE
Timothy Moore, OD, was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, and grew up in Northern Utah and Southern Idaho. He earned an Associate of Applied Science degree from Idaho State University in Pocatello, Idaho, in 2004, his Bachelors of Science in Animal and Veterinary Science degree from the University of Idaho in Moscow, Idaho, in 2010, and his Doctor of Optometry degree from Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon in 2014. While in optometry school at Pacific University, Dr. Moore was known for his emphasis in pediatric vision care and vision therapy. During his time there he completed two of four rotations in these areas. Also, during school Dr. Moore was awarded the Paul Kohl Award for Excellence in Pediatrics and Binocular Vision and the Tole Greenstein Award for Exceptional Performance in Areas of Binocular Vision, Vision Therapy, and Pediatric Vision.Dr. Moore is the second oldest of nine children and the father of four. He has worked with children through the church he attends and has been heavily involved with the Boy Scouts of America in various leadership positions. He has always had a special emphasis on working with children and is now using this experience to benefit the lives of the children in the Reno area.
The Science of Pairing Wine With Chocolates
On Saturday, April 23rd, from 4-6 pm, the NOA will be hosting a WOMEN IN OPTOMETRY event at Dorinda’s Chocolates. This event has been put together to bring together our local female optometrists for a sommelier-guided wine AND chocolate tasting. Surprisingly, it isn't as easy as it sounds, and there is a science to pairing the two.
We are excited to have this event sponsored by ScienceBased Health, and look forward to gathering together to enjoy a pleasant spring afternoon filled with wine and chocolate!
WHO: Our amazing women optometrists!
*Sorry gentlemen, NO GUYS ALLOWED!
WHAT: Women in Optometry
WHEN: Saturday, April 23, 4:00 - 6:00 pm
WHERE: Dorinda’s Chocolates - Riverside Drive, 727 Riverside Drive, Suite E, Reno
WHY: Because WINE not?!
COST: The tasting is complimentary, thanks to our sponsor, ScienceBased Health. However, if you want chocolates and wine to take home, that's on you. ;)
Register today so we know to expect you!