Diversified Ophthalmics Presents Its Eyes of America Optometric Spring Seminar on April 23
Nine hours of optometric continuing education credits available
CINCINNATI (March 28, 2017) – Diversified Ophthalmics, Inc. presents its Eyes of America Spring Seminar onSunday, April 23 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn in West Chester, Ohio, a new location for the annual event. Participants will have the opportunity to hear from industry experts and earn nine hours of optometric continuing education credits.
The morning session will cover billing and coding, navigating payment reform, molecular pigment optical density, and Alzheimer’s disease and the eye-brain nexus. The lunch lecture will highlight eye care trends in 2017, and the afternoon session will cover ocular disease management, the role of inflammation in systemic and retinal disease, and the intersection of eye care and sleep apnea.
Speakers include Stuart Richer, O.D., Ph.D., F.A.A.O.; ECP Network leaders Terri Gossard, O.D., M.S., and Rod Snow, O.D.; and Richard Cornett, special projects consultant for the ECP Network. Frequent Primary Eyecare Network (PEN) speaker John McGreal, O.D., also will be leading a session.
"Diversified and PEN are collaborating to bring the best educational programming to the Midwest, specifically to region of Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky," Dr. Gossard said. "Not only will this event feature the notable Dr. Richer, but it will also feature Dr. McGreal, who is a huge draw at PEN events and a dynamic addition to our strong roster of presenters."
PEN is a division of ABB OPTICAL GROUP, which acquired Diversified Ophthalmics, Inc. in 2016.
The morning session costs $170, the lunch lecture costs $40, and the afternoon session costs $145. The cost for participants who plan to attend the full day is $250.
To register, visit EyesOfAmerica.org or call 800-444-9230.
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Primary Eyecare Network Offering Center for Paraoptomeric Education Workshops in May and July
ALAMEDA, Calif. (March 15, 2017) – Primary Eyecare Network (PEN), a division of ABB OPTICAL GROUP, is offering its annual Center for Paraoptometric Education (CPE) workshops May 10-12 and July 10-12.
The intensive, hands-on, comprehensive workshops are designed to help new optical staff master the skills they need to succeed in private practice. Led by American Board of Opticianry certified optician and certified paraoptometric Mary Schmidt, the workshops will cover fundamental optics; prescription verification and troubleshooting; lens types and materials; frames, including styling, adjusting and repairs; selling skills, and more.
Both workshops will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the PEN Education Center, 1750 N. Loop Road, Suite 150, in Alameda.
The cost to attend a workshop is $520 for PEN members and $675 for non-members. Breakfast is included. To register or for more information, visit PrimaryEye.net or e-mail [email protected].
About Primary Eyecare Network (PEN):
Founded in 1984 by a group of private optometrists, Primary Eyecare Network is a division of ABB OPTICAL GROUP focused on enhancing the independent professional optometrist's ability to compete in a rapidly changing marketplace. This includes providing favorable purchasing arrangements, business management and marketing support, quality educational programs for practitioners and staff, medical billing services, and other custom support services provided by PEN's knowledgeable and experienced staff. "Like" Primary Eyecare Network on Facebook at Facebook.com/PrimaryEyecareNetwork or follow @PrimaryEye on Twitter. For more information, visit PrimaryEye.net