Calendar of Events
Events in the month of April 2023
Nevada State Legislature
Through the Experience of an Eye Care Provider:
Thursday, April 13, 2023, 6:00 PM
THIS LECTURE IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR CE CREDIT.
Please note that Horizon Therapeutics adheres to the principles set forth in the PhRMA Code on Interactions with Health Care Professionals. All program functions are for invited guests only. Spouses and others, including office staff or other family members, may not attend.
REPORTING DISCLOSURE: All meal participants will be required to sign in at this event. As required by the federal Sunshine Act and other similar state laws, the cost of the meal provided to you will be publicly reported. If you want to attend the program without your information reported, you may opt out of the meal.
This email is on behalf of a partnership with Horizon Therapeutics.
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 Northern Nevada Optometric Society (NNOS) invites you to join us for dinner and CE to hear from Dr. Marc Bloomenstein as he busts popular myths about dry eye and shares facts on how to treat DED. FACT
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.
Marc Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO
1 Hour CE Credit
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.y, 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.
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Wednesday, April 12, 2023
NOA's Day at the Legislature
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Nevada State Legislature
401 S. Carson St. Carson City, NV 89701
Meet with Nevada state legislators to discuss Optometry in Nevada and our bill, SB134.
We will begin the day with a lunch meeting at Great Basin Brewing to update members and friends on the happenings of the NOA.
Great Basin Brewing Co., 302 N. Carson Street, Carson City, NV, 89701.
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Through the Experience of an Eye Care Provider:
Early Diagnosis, Referral, and Treatment of Thyroid Eye Disease (TED)
with TEPEZZA (teprotumumab-trbw)
Thursday, April 13, 2023, 6:00 PM
Brick's Restaurant and Wine Bar
1695 S. Virginia Street
Reno, Nevada 89502
Speaker
Mitchell Strominger, MD
Neuro-Ophthalmologist
Renown Medical Center
Program Highlights
The objectives of this program are to:
The objectives of this program are to:
- Share insights on how to identify Thyroid Eye Disease (TED) and explore the clinical considerations when consulting with TED specialists
- Present TEPEZZA Data
- Use a patient case to illustrate the role of physicians in the collaborative management of TED with TEPEZZA
CLICK HERE TO RSVP
Please RSVP by April 6, 2023
THIS LECTURE IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR CE CREDIT.
Please note that Horizon Therapeutics adheres to the principles set forth in the PhRMA Code on Interactions with Health Care Professionals. All program functions are for invited guests only. Spouses and others, including office staff or other family members, may not attend.
REPORTING DISCLOSURE: All meal participants will be required to sign in at this event. As required by the federal Sunshine Act and other similar state laws, the cost of the meal provided to you will be publicly reported. If you want to attend the program without your information reported, you may opt out of the meal.
This email is on behalf of a partnership with Horizon Therapeutics.
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
The MGD Myth - Expert Insights Into Dry Eye
Uncovering the truth behind popular myths about dry eye
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
MYTH OR FACT?
Dry Eye Disease is complex and difficult to treat. MYTHMeibomian Gland Dysfunction (MGD) accounts for 86 percent of total dry eye disease (DED) cases. FACT
The Northern Nevada Optometric Society (NNOS) invites you to join us for dinner and CE 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:
6:00-6:30 pm - Registration Check-In
6:30-7:00 pm - Announcements & Updates & Food Service
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.y, 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 on of the Ocular Surface Society of Optometry (OSSO) and 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.
Dr. Bloomenstein has delivered more than1500 invited lectures worldwide and is a consultant to numerous industry-leading pharmaceutical, biomedical, and information technology companies.