2016 KOA Spring Congress 

The 2016 KOA Spring Conference will be  April 28-30 at the Hyatt Hotel in Lexington, KY.  The KOA is offering 20 hours of continuing education for ODs.  There will be an exhibit hall during the meeting.  Food functions are included in the registration price. 

 The KOA will offer 12 hours of CE for Paras/Opticians/Staff.  Those registration materials are separate - click here to view.

CONFERENCE SCHEDULE:

Thursday, April 28

11:00am        Registration Opens

12:00pm-1:00pm    “Riding the Presbyopic Wave ”
Jason Miller, O.D.
This course will help the eye care professional achieve a better understanding of multifocal contact lenses and the fitting process. It will evaluate the specific designs along with a market evaluation and current opportunities associated with the presbyopic population.
1 Hour CE      COPE CERTIFICATION  # 46083-CL
            
1:00pm-2:00pm    “Attacking the Issues of Dry Eyes and Comfortable Contact Lens Wear”
Jason Miller, O.D.
This course will help the eye care professional achieve a better understanding of ocular surface disease, the many causes and treatment options for the growing demographic of patients.
1 Hour CE      COPE CERTIFICATION  #46072-CL
       
2:00pm-3:00pm    “Innovations in Contact Lenses”
Jason Miller, O.D.
New lens designs and materials can expand the contact lens-wearing population by offering options for presbyopes and children who might not otherwise consider CL wear. At the same time, the trend toward daily contact lens replacement improves health and convenience for patients.
1 Hour CE     COPE CERTIFICATION  # PENDING
           
3:00pm-4:00pm    “Picture This”   
Jason Miller, O.D.
This course will describe a variety of anterior segment case presentations, associated treatments and possible protocols to utilize.  Additionally, this course will provide visual clues to diagnose those specific disorders.
1 Hour CE (TPA)    COPE CERTIFICATION  # PENDING
            
4:00pm-5:00pm    “What Primary Care OD’s Need to Know about Neuro-VT in Contemporary Optometric Care”   
Richard Graebe, O.D., FCOVD
This course will discuss what the primary care optometrist needs to know about neuro-vision therapy.
1 Hour CE (TPA)

5:00pm-6:00pm    “OCT Interpretation”   
Angelia Thompson, MD
This course will discuss OCT interpretation of the retina.
1 Hour CE (TPA)

6:00pm-7:00pm    KOA Membership Meeting
        
7:00pm-8:00pm    Opening Reception

Friday, April 29

7:00am-8:00am    Registration / Breakfast

8:00am-9:00am    “OCT in the Diagnosis and Monitoring of Glaucoma”
 Murray Fingeret,O.D.
This course will discuss the role of OCT in glaucoma diagnosis and management. OCT technology will be described and how it has evolved. A method to systematically evaluate printouts will be described.  The role of OCT in monitoring glaucoma over time will be discussed.
 1 Hour CE  (TPA)     COPE CERTIFICATION # 39751-GL
       
9:00am-10:00am    “Progression in Glaucoma”
Murray Fingeret, O.D.
An important area in the management of glaucoma is the detection of change or progression. This course will explain the assessment of the optic nerve, retinal nerve fiber layer and visual field in watching for change.
1 Hour CE (TPA)    COPE CERTIFICATION # 42096-GL

10:00am-12:00pm    “21st Century Glaucoma Therapy”
Murray Fingeret, O.D.
This course will describe methods used to treat glaucoma, juxtaposing therapy today with where therapy may be in the foreseeable future. The concept of risk will be described as well as new medical and surgical interventions.
 2 Hours CE (TPA)    COPE CERTIFICATION # 47867-GL

12:00pm-1:30pm    Presidential Awards Luncheon    

1:30pm-3:30pm    “Pain Management for Optometrists”
 Eilene Kinzer, OD & Greg Moore, OD
 This course will cover topical and oral pain management of the eye.
 2 Hours CE   (TPA & Pain Mgt)  **This course will count towards the two hours needed for those who have a DEA# & need Pain Management CE.**

3:30pm-6:00pm    Exhibit Hall- Opening Reception

7:00pm        Banquet in Honor of Darlene Eakin’s Retirement
Come join the KOA, as we celebrate and honor the retirement of Darlene Eakin, the KOA’s Executive Director, for 38 years!!!  There will be a sit down dinner, DJ, and dancing.  Please dress in semi-formal attire.  *Banquet is included in the OD registration.

Saturday, April 30

7:00am-8:00am    Registration / Breakfast

8:00am-9:00am       “Grand Round in Ocular Surface Disease”
Richard Mangan, O.D.  
This course will review the risk factors and pathophysiology behind aqueous deficient and evaporative dry eye disease.
1 Hour CE (TPA)    COPE CERTIFICATION  # 38969-AS
       
9:00am-11:00am       “Ocular Urgencies Emergencies - Are You Prepared”
Richard Mangan, O.D.
This course will present cases outlining the management of true ocular urgencies or emergencies likely to be encountered in the primary and secondary care setting.
2 Hours CE (TPA)    COPE CERTIFICATION  # 48022-GO
       
11:00am-1:30pm    Luncheon in the Exhibit Hall

1:30pm-2:30pm    “Posterior Capsulotomy”
Ian McWherter, O.D.
This lecture will focus in the anatomy, pathophysiology, treatment, and management of posterior capsular opacification.  The course will review proper indications as well as appropriate laser techniques to perform YAG Capsulotomies in the office.   
 1 Hour CE (ETP/TPA)

2:30pm-4:30pm    “Ophthalmic Radiofrequency Technology”
Chris Wroten, O.D.
This multimedia course reviews the ins & outs of radiofrequency technology, including currently available instruments.  The indications and applications for radio frequency technology in both cosmetic & therapeutic ophthalmic conditions are presented, along with various techniques to treat dermatochalasis, blepharochalasis, entropion/ectropion repair, papilloma excision, eye lash follicle ablation, conjunctival nevus ablation, meibomian gland dysfunction, and others.    
 2 Hours CE (ETP/TPA)    COPE CERTIFICATION   # 47971-SP
        
4:30pm-6:30pm    “The Changing Face of Eye Care”
Chris Wroten, O.D.
This course reviews in greater detail some of the newest and yet-to-be-approved diagnostic techniques, innovative therapeutic treatments & surgeries, and developing technologies in eye care.  The impact of these treatments and technologies on how eye care is delivered and on patient outcomes is discussed.  Specific emphasis is on the areas of glaucoma, cataracts, retinal disease (diabetic and non-diabetic), gene therapy, minor periocular & intraocular surgical procedures, & novel drug delivery methods.    
2 Hours CE (ETP/TPA)    COPE CERTIFICATION  # 47970-GO

NOTE: Conference is finished at 6:30pm on Saturday.  No Sunday classes this year.

HOTEL INFORMATION:
The KOA does have a block of rooms at the Hyatt Hotel.  Call the Hyatt 1-800-233-1234 and ask for the KY Optometric Assn rate of $174 a night.  The block will only be open until April 7 or when the block is sold out.

Register Now!IMPORTANT: If you plan to pay by credit card the KOA only accepts VISA, MasterCard & Discover. The KOA does not accept AMEX.  There will be an icon on the payment page that shows AMEX, but your payment will not process if you enter your AMEX CC information.  Sorry for any confusion, but constant contact will not allow KOA to delete the icon because it is embedded in their formatting. Thank you.