Marriott Griffin Gate Hotel
1800 Newtown Pike
Lexington, KY 40511
Group Code: Call 859-231-5100 and ask for the KY Optometric Association (KOA) rate of $144.00 rate. Click here to book a room online.
Room Rates Available until July 7 or when block is sold out! Book Now.
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Minor Surgical Procedures course topics will include (Cope approved):
* Structure & Function of the Periocular Skin/
Common Skin Lesions
*Local Anesthesia: Techniques & Complications
*Surgical Instruments, Asepsis, & OSHA: Overview
*Chalazion Management
*Introduction to Epiluminesence (ELM) Microscopy
* Introduction to Radiofrequency Surgery
*Post-Operative Wound Care
* Approach to Various Pericular Skin Lesions
* Coding & Billing for the Anterior Segment
* Introduction to Suturing
* Anaphylaxis and other Office Emergencies
*Panel Discussion
**Hands-on Laboratory will cover:
-Utilization of Radiofrequency Surgical Handpiece
-Injections / Venipuncture
-Suture Techniques
Laser Course topics will include (COPE approved) :
* Laser Physics, Hazards & Safety
*Laser Tissue Interactions
*Clinical Workshop: Intro to Therapeutic Lasers
*Gonioscopy: How to Interpret What You are Seeing
*Laser Therapy for the Open Angle Glaucoma
* Laser Therapy in Angle Closure
*Posterior Capsulotomy
* Common Complications - Lids, Lashes, Lacrimal
* Medicolegal Aspects of Anterior Segment Procedures
**Hands-on Laboratory will cover:
-Posterior Capsulotomy
-Peripherial Iridotomy
-Gonioscopy and Laser Lenses
-Laser Trabeculoplasty
The course will have limited seating, so be sure to reserve your spot now. A $500 deposit is due when you register for the course. The course costs $2000 (includes food functions over the four days). Course handouts will be provided.
The KOA has a block of rooms at the Marriott Hotel for $144 a night. You can make a reservation by either calling 859-231-5100 or click here to book online. The rate is only available until July 6th or when the block sells out.
If you have any questions about the course, please call Sarah Unger at the KOA office at 502-875-3516 or email sarah@kyeyes.org