Doctor Program

Thursday, July 22 – Saturday July 24, 2010

2010 NROC Doctor Program Agenda
Snow King Hotel – Jackson, WY

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Thursday, July 22, 2010 Doctor Program

8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
State Association Board of Directors Meetings
Wyoming - Lodge Room
Idaho - Cougar Room

10:00 - 10:30 a.m.
AOA Board Representative Speaker
Lodge Room - Dr. Dori Carlson, O.D.

10:30 - 11:45 a.m.
State Association Membership Meetings
Box Lunch Served
Wyoming - Lodge Room
Idaho - Cougar Room

Noon - 2:00 p.m.
Education ( 2 Hours ) Cope # 21977-AS
Lodge Room “The Foggy window: Coprneal Dystrophies & Degerations”
Speaker: Louise Sclafani, O.D.
A journey through the various layers of the cornea shows us the normal versus diseased tissue. Examples and unknown entities will be explored with standard and developing treatments.

2:00 – 2:15 p.m.
Refreshment break

2:15 – 3:15 p.m.
Education ( 1 hour ) Cope #19103-SD
“Watch out, here it comes! A Guide to Managing Ocular Trauma”
Speaker: Louise Sclafani, O.D.
What happens when flying balls, pellets and fists encounter the eye? This discussion reviews the work-up and treatment or ocular trauma and the risk factors associated with sports.

3:15 – 4:15 p.m.
Education ( 1 Hour ) Cope # 26106-SD
Lodge Room “Guess What I Saw Today ”
Speaker: Louise Sclafani, O.D.
Grand rounds cases. Classic and unusual conditions discussed in detail from diagnosis to treatment. Anterior and posterior segments with systemic disease are utilized.

4:15 – 4:30 p.m.
Refreshment Break

4:30– 5:30 p.m.
Education ( 1 Hour ) Cope # 25876-NO
Lodge Room
“You’ve Got Some Nerve – A clinical look at optic nerve anomalie”
Speaker: Joseph Sowka, O.D.
Course examines commonly seen optic nerve anomalies that are often misdiagnosed as progressive disease and erroneously referred. Colobomas, megalopapillae, hypoplasia, pits, drusen, as well as anomalies of insertion are covered in this presentation.

5:30– 7:30 p.m
Pavilion Arena: Exhibit Hall Reception - Hors d’ oeuvres and $100 drawings hourly
Badge or Pass required for all persons in exhibit hall

Friday, July 23, 2010 Doctor program

8:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Education ( 2 Hour ) Cope # #25935-NO
“Neurogenic Diplopia: Managing Cranial Nerve Palsies”
Speaker: Joseph Sowka, O.D.
This course examines the causes of neurogenic diplopia. Palsies of CN III, IV and VI as well as brainstem diseases are covered. Optometric management is emphasized.

10:00 – 12:00 a.m.
Education ( 1 Hour ) Cope # 25076-GL
Lodge Room
“Neuro Grand Rounds”
Speaker: Joseph Sowka, O.D.
This course discusses optometric cases associated with neuro-ophthalmic diseases.

12:00 – 2:00 pm
Lunch in Exhibit Hall – Must be registered attendee
Prizes and drawings.

2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Education ( 2 Hours ) Cope # 23335-PH
“Pharmacology Update”
Speaker: Jimmy Bartlett, O.D.
Course updates attendees on new prescription writing guidelines from the FDA, treatment of ocular inflammation, infections and allergies, new medications for glaucoma, ocular effects of systemic medications and other topics that will improve the care delivered in optometric offices.

4:00 - 4:15 p.m. Refreshment Break

4:15 – 6:15 p.m. Education ( 2 Hours ) Cope # 23947-OP
“Prescribing Oral Antibacterial & Antiviral Drugs”
Speaker: Jimmy Bartlett, O.D.
This course considers the most useful antimicrobial agents administered orally, including penicillins, cephalosporins, macrolides, tetracyclines, and antiviral agents. Emphasis is placed on appropriate drug selection, patient follow-up, and management of adverse events.

6:00 – 8:30 pm Reception for Retiring NROC/WOA director Dan Lex - sponsored by Essilor - badge required - Grand Ballroom - Snow King Hotel - heavy horsd'oevres provided

Saturday, July 24, 2010 Doctor Program

7:15 – 8:00 a.m. Mountain Man Continental Breakfast
Atrium & Vistakon Product Update
Conference Center

8:00 – 10:00 p.m. Education ( 2 Hour ) Cope #24824-GL
Lodge Room
”Evaluating New Technology for Your Practice: Glaucoma & Retinal applications”
Conference Center Speaker: Leo Semes, O.D.
Course evaluates available imaging and new technology for glaucoma and retina management. Focus on the clinical management of various diseases with imaging, including cornea, angle, optic nerve/RNFL, and macula OCT as well as Ultrasound Biomicrosopy and wide field imaging. Topical discussions will include glaucoma progression, image registration, and monitoring response to treatment in retinal disease mgmt.

10:00 – 10:15 a.m. Break

10:15 – 12:15 p.m. Education ( 1 Hour ) Cope # 24882-PS
Lodge Room
“Adventures in Posterior Segment Grand Rounds”
Speaker: Leo Semes, O.D.
Course highlights infectious and inflammatory fundus disorders as well as cases of vein obstruction and diabetic macular edema for diagnostic and management guidance.

12:15 p.m. Conference Adjourns

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Mark Your Calendar for the 2011 NROC
July 21 – 23, 2011 – Jackson, Wyoming

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Enjoy Grand Teton and Yellowstone Parks!