Sunday Morning Breakfast Series

When

Sunday April 28, 2013 from 8:15 AM to 2:35 PM

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Where

New England College of Optometry
424 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02115

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Contact

Sally Hayes
Office of Institutional Advancement
New England College of Optometry
617-587-5687
hayess@neco.edu

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8:15 AM - 9:00 AM Breakfast & Registration

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Lecture:

AMD: Best Practices in Diagnosis and Treatment
3 hours of COPE approved credit
Speaker: Mark Dunbar, OD
Sponsored by Carl Zeiss Meditec

Age-related macular degeneration is an important cause of vision loss and recent advances in diagnosis and treatment have revolutionized our approach to managing this important disease. This three hour course considers the essential elements of diagnosis, including the important application of OCT and other technologies in a primary care setting, discusses new and emerging treatments, and the important role of education in overall patient management.

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM Lunch

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM Lecture:

UV or not UV: What Every Patient Should Know
2 hours of COPE approved credit
Speaker: Ryan Parker, OD
Sponsored by Essilor

Prolonged exposure to the sun's UV rays has been linked to ocular complications. We invite you to listen to an expert talk about UV protection, hear about prescribing and dispensing advice, and learn the importance of protecting the eyes in preserving good vision and eye health.

Fee: $25 per hour x 5 hours = $125

NECO Alumni receive 4 free hours each calendar year.

Online registration has CLOSED. You are still welcome to join us for this event, but please arrive by 8:40 am to allow for adequate time to register on-site.

Questions? Contact Sally Hayes at 617-587-5687 or hayess@neco.edu.