Optometric Glaucoma Society Residency Program
September 19-21, 2008
Ben Gaddie, Chair
Alcon Campus Ft. Worth, TX
The Optometric Glaucoma Society is pleased to announce that we will be holding our second annual program dedicated to glaucoma, specifically for Optometric residents on September 19-21, 2008. The course is designed for residents who are beginning their program in July 2008 and have a strong interest in glaucoma. Alcon will be providing sponsorship and logistical support with the program being held under the auspices of the Optometric Glaucoma Society (OGS). The Program Director is Ben Gaddie OD. The course will begin with a reception Friday evening, followed by a full day of lectures on Saturday. The program will complete at 12:30pm on Sunday. Lodging, travel, and food will be provided for each individual taking part in the program. Please do not apply if you cannot stay for the entire program.
The OGS will only able to accommodate one resident from each of the Schools and Colleges of Optometry. The resident does not have to be based at a school or college to participate, but the program must be accredited by an ASCO designation. We will be making selections in early July, looking for residents who have an interest in glaucoma and would like to apply this knowledge and interest during their residency year. Candidates will be selected by a committee based upon input from the school's residency director (residency directors please see this notice), as well as faculty recommendations.
Objectives of the course are:
- Enhance the resident’s knowledge of glaucoma
- Describe new areas related to glaucoma
- Discuss the role of clinical research within glaucoma and explain how the resident, with support from their facility, may become involved in clinical research
Please complete the application by June 15th, 2008, explaining why you would like to attend. Recipients will be announced on August 1, 2008. Please contact Ben Gaddie, OD (ibgaddie AT bellsouth.net, change 'AT' to @ before emailing) if you have any questions.
Schedule
Friday, September 19, 2008
Welcome Reception (7:00pm)
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Introduction to Glaucoma – Leo Semes
Intraocular Pressure and Tonometry – Murray Fingeret
Optic Nerve – Ben Gaddie
Visual Fields – Michael Chaglasian
Gonioscopy – Leo Semes
New Technologies – Imaging – Larry Alexander
Medical and Surgical Therapies – Michael Chaglasian
Management Principles / Risk Assessment – Murray Fingeret
Normal Tension Glaucoma – Larry Alexander
Evaluating Progression in Glaucoma – Leo Semes
Cases: Structure / Function and Progression – All Faculty
Sunday September 21, 2008
Angle Closure Glaucoma – Murray Fingeret
Secondary Glaucomas – Ben Gaddie
Neuroprotection and New Therapies – Larry Alexander
How to Evaluate Glaucoma Trials – Michael Chaglasian
Panel/Resident Evaluation of Two Clinical Trials – All Faculty
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