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Sunday, October 06, 2024 | 8am PST/11:00am EST (4hrs FREE CEs)
Step into the spotlight of anterior segment care, with an event designed for optometrists who are keen to elevate their practice by harnessing the opportunities presented by advancements in anterior segment management.
✅ Go with the Flow (92267-TD) Peter Pham, OMD | CE Hour 1
✅ How to Build an Ocular Surface Disease Practice (92208-TD) Cory Lappin, OD, MS, FAAO | CE Hour 2
👥 Expert Discussion Panel Part 1 | Peter Pham, OMD & Cory Lappin, OD, MS, FAAO
✅ You, Me and OSD (#93072-TD) Tom Kislan O.D | CE Hour 3
👥 Expert Discussion Panel: Part 2 | Tom Kislan O.D & Crystal Brimer, OD, FAAO
✅ Dry Eye Billing & Coding: Maximize Your Profit (92722-PM) Crystal Brimer, OD, FAAO | CE Hour 4
👉 ODs on Finance Member Rate: FREE | 🎥 Recording AVAL TO REGISTERS ONLY x 4 weeks
Sunday, November 3, 2024 | 8am PST/11:00am EST (4hrs FREE CEs)
Journey into the intricate world of clinical retinal care with this enlightening event is meticulously curated for optometrists who aspire to deepen their understanding of retinal treatments while exploring the practice avenues.
✅ Diabetes new testing and treatment for retinopathy (#92330-GO) Nate Lighthizer O.D, FAAO | CE Hour 1
✅ Comprehensive retinal vascular occlusive disease: more than meets the eye (91652-TD) Carolyn Majcher, OD, FAAO | CE Hour 2
👥 Expert Discussion Panel: Part 1 ($200 Cash Raffle) | Nathan Lighthizer, OD, FAAO & Carolyn Majcher, OD, FAAO
✅ Retina Summit Lecture (PENDING): Jeffry Gerson O.D | CE Hour 3
👥 Expert Discussion Panel: Part 2 ($400 Cash Raffle) | Jeffry Gerson OD, FAAO & Alison Bozung, OD, FAAO
✅ Retina Summit Lecture (PENDING): Alison Bozung, OD, FAAO | CE Hour 4
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