Live, In-Person CE:
International/Global Medicine
Ophthalmology and Optometry

Wednesday, October 11, 2023,
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Morton's The Steakhouse
Las Vegas

More than 2.2 billion people worldwide are visually impaired, and over 1 billion are forced to live with preventable or treatable conditions simply because they cannot get the care they need.

Where you live impacts your chances of being blind or visually impaired. The poorer your community and country, the more likely you will be affected. In areas where people cannot access regular checkups, treatment, and care, eye conditions — such as near or far-sightedness, glaucoma, and cataracts — may be left to worsen, making daily life needlessly difficult. 

The global need for eye care is projected to increase dramatically in the coming decades, posing a considerable challenge to health systems. Without urgent action, it is estimated the number of people who are blind could triple by 2050.

What does this mean for you as an eye care provider, and how can you help? 

Join us Wednesday, October 11, at 6:30 pm, at Morton's as Dr. Dave Reddy dives into the need for global health and eye care, prevalent eye conditions, and how you can help.

SPEAKER:
Dave Reddy, MD

CE CREDITS:
1

SCHEDULE:
6:30 pm - 7:00 pm - Registration Check-In
7:00 pm - 7:10 pm - Welcome & Announcements
7:10 pm - 7:30 pm - A Word From Our Sponsor 
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm - Lecture followed by Q&A

COST:
NOA Members & Students - FREE
AOA/AFOS Members - $25
Non-Members - $50

A special thank you to our sponsor, Alcon.


Dr. Devasis "Dave" Reddy is a comprehensive ophthalmologist dedicated to providing compassionate and quality eye care to all his patients. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of California, San Diego, before obtaining his MD from Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine in Rochester, Michigan. Later, he completed his residency at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan.

Dr. Reddy performs both standard and laser-assisted cataract surgery. Utilizing standard, multifocal, and toric intraocular lenses, his goal is to achieve the most optimal vision for each patient's needs. In addition, he is extensively experienced in diagnosing and managing glaucoma, diabetes, secondary cataracts, ocular inflammation, dry eye, styes, conjunctivitis, and many other ocular diseases. 

Outside the office, Dr. Reddy is an avid sports enthusiast who enjoys spending time outdoors.
 

Live, Online CE:

Corneal Ulcers Z to A (Zoster to Acanthamoeba)

Wednesday, October 18, 2023
6 pm - 7 pm
via Zoom

Patients with infectious keratitis in your office require both the correct diagnosis and prompt treatment to prevent corneal scarring and significant vision loss. But the correct diagnosis is only fifty percent of the battle.

Join us online as Dr. Mitch Ibach discusses case history clues and slit lamp signs, and demonstrates how to culture the corneal ulcer to avoid misdiagnosis. Follow along as Dr. Ibach uses evidence-based research to cover current and emerging treatment approaches to infectious keratitis. Cases will be presented to educate on specific pathogens leading to corneal ulcers, with a deeper dive into Acanthamoeba keratitis.

SPEAKER:
Mitch Ibach, OD, FAAO

CE CREDITS:
1

SCHEDULE:
5:50 pm - 6:00 pm - Registration Check-In
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Lecture followed by Q&A

COST:
NOA Members & Students - FREE
AOA/AFOS Members - $25
Non-Members - $50

Dr. Mitch Ibach was born and raised in Mandan, North Dakota. He attended North Dakota State University and graduated with a degree in Microbiology in 2009. He went on to the Pacific University College of Optometry, where he graduated summa cum laude in 2013. Dr. Ibach completed his residency training at Minnesota Eye Consultants, concentrating on cornea, refractive surgery, external disease, and glaucoma. In September 2014, he joined Vance Thompson Vision to focus on advanced anterior segment surgery care and pathology, where he is known for going the extra mile for his patients and co-workers. Dr. Ibach maintains a large collaborative glaucoma clinic that focuses on long-term disease care. He has participated in numerous FDA and industry-sponsored clinical trials in the areas of cataracts, cornea, glaucoma, and refractive surgery. Dr. Ibach is a fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, a board member of the Optometric Cornea Cataract and Refractive Surgery Society (OCCRS), a member of the American Optometric Association (AOA), the Optometric Glaucoma Society (OGS), and the South Dakota Optometric Association (SDOA).
 
Dr. Ibach, his wife Megan, and their sons reside in Sioux Falls, where they’re known for their dedication to exercise and a healthy lifestyle. One of the Ibach family's goals is to spend as many summer days as possible enjoying an area lake. Dr. Ibach loves to talk about sports, particularly the Miami Dolphins and the Chicago Cubs!