Calendar of Events - Nevada Optometric Association

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CE 2-for-1: Introducing Ocular Nutrition into the Modern Optometry Practice; The Management and Treatment of Vitreous Pathology - What's New?
05/02/2024
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06/01/2024
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Events in the month of February 2023


Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Live, Online CE: Age-Related Macular Degeneration Update

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

via Zoom

Speaker: 

Elena Z. Biffi, OD, MSc, FAAO

Course:

The course focuses on reviewing the most up-to-date information on diagnosing and managing Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD) using multi-modal imaging technologies, such as SD-OCT, OCT-Angiography, and Fundus Autofluorescence. Via interactive discussions and case-based presentations, the course presents well-annotated images for various stages of ARMD, demonstrating how data extracted from an instrument can transform into valuable clinical information used in clinical decision-making. The course will further capitalize on the knowledge gained to review future ARMD therapy developments. The foundation provided in this course possesses all the necessary tools for diagnosing and managing ARMD in day-to-day clinical practice.

Credit:

2 hours

Cost:

NOA Members - FREE
AOA Affiliate Members - $50
Non-Members - $100
Students - Free


Dr. Biffi is a Tenured Associate Professor of Optometry at New England College of Optometry (NECO) and the course instructor of record for Clinical Ocular Imaging Topics and Advanced, Surgical and Laser Procedures. Dr. Biffi received her Bachelor in Science degree from the University of Massachusetts summa cum laude. She earned her Doctor of Optometry and a Masters in Visual Sciences degrees from NECO, and completed advanced residency training in Ocular Disease at State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry.

Dr. Biffi’s professional interests include advanced procedures and imaging technologies employed in the diagnosis and management of ocular diseases. Dr. Biffi is the founder and the author of OCTaVIA, a novel smartphone app for retinal Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) VIsual Atlas. She is the recipient of numerous educational awards, a consultant for multiple research grants and an invited lecturer at national and international meetings.


 
Thursday, February 16, 2023

 

The MGD Myth - Expert Insights Into Dry Eye

Uncovering the truth behind popular myths about dry eye

Thursday, February 16, 2023

6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Morton's



MYTH OR FACT?

Dry Eye Disease is complex and difficult to treat. MYTH
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD) accounts for 86 percent of total dry eye disease (DED) cases. FACT
The Southern Nevada Optometric Society (SNOS) invites you to join us for dinner and CE at Morton's to hear from Dr. Marc Bloomenstein as he busts popular myths about dry eye and shares facts on how to treat DED. FACT

COURSE INFORMATION:

This course will define dry eye disease, the multiple factors contributing to it, its prevalence, its effects on patients, and the treatment options available. A variety of diagnostic tools is discussed, as well as modern treatment options.

SPEAKER: 

Marc Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO

SCHEDULE:

6:30-6:45 pm - Registration Check-In
6:45-7:00 pm - Announcements & Updates
7:00-8:00 pm - Lecture
8:00-8:30 pm - Q&A

1 Hour CE Credit
 

COST:

FREE, thanks to our sponsor, TearCare®/SightSciences





 

Dr. Marc R. Bloomenstein is a 1990 graduate of the University of California at Los Angeles with a degree in Biology. He received his optometric degree from the New England College of Optometry in 1994. After graduation, Dr. Bloomenstein finished a residency in secondary ophthalmic care at the Barnet Dulaney Eye Center in Phoenix, Arizona. He received his fellowship from the American Academy of Optometry in December 1998.
 
Currently, Dr. Bloomenstein is the Director of Optometric Services at the Schwartz Laser Eye Center in Scottsdale, Arizona, and President of MRB Eye Consultants. Dr. Bloomenstein is on the editorial board of Primary Care of Optometry News, Review of Optometry, Optometry Times, Modern Optometry, Optometric Management, and a frequent contributor to other various optometric journals. Furthermore, he is the Chairman of the Education Committee for Vision Expo. Dr. Bloomenstein served as the Chairman of the AOA Continuing Education Committee and served on the board of the Ocular Surface Society of Optometry (OSSO), as well as a founding member of the Optometric Cornea, Cataract, and Refractive Society (OCCRS). Dr. Bloomenstein has served as the President of the Arizona Optometric Association, Legislation Chair, and President of the Board of the Arizona Optometric Charitable Foundation.
 
Dr. Bloomenstein has delivered more than1500 invited lectures worldwide and is a consultant to numerous industry-leading pharmaceutical, biomedical, and information technology companies.