FEES

Pre-Reg At the Door

$175 $200 $725 $750 $325 $350

Course Fees

Physician Program - Track I

NJAO Member Non-NJAO Member Out of State Society Member Out of State Non-Society Member $725 $750

Ophthalmic Tech Program - Track II

$175 $200 Staff of NJAO Physician Staff of Non-NJAO Physician $275 $300

Office Administrator Program - Track III

$125 $150 Administrator of NJAO Physician Administrator of Non-NJAO Physician $225 $250

All registrations will be taken online. Directions and hotel information will be on the Registration Page. Registrants will be emailed a confirmation (please be sure to leave an accurate email address). Fees include a continental breakfast, refreshment breaks, lunch and course materials.

For More Information contact

Chelsea Brooks at: 609-392-1201 or cbrooks@njpsi.com

Refund Policy A full refund, less $50 per person administrative charge, will be issued with a written request to NJAO by September 9, 2016. No refunds will be issued after that date.

TO REGISTER PLEASE GO TO:

https://myprereg.com//Events/NJAO16

The New Jersey Academy of Ophthalmology

Annual Meeting

OPHTHALMOLOGY UPDATE 2016for

Ophthalmologists, Technicians and Administrators

Friday, September 16, 2016The Westin Princeton

at Forrestal VillagePrinceton, NJ

Michele Miano, MD - NJAO President

Program Chairmen

Denise Farnath-Alber, MD - NJAO President-Elect

Paul Langer, MD - NJAO Board Member

CERTIFICATION Saint Barnabus Medical Center designates this educational activity for a maximum of 5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ACCREDITATION Saint Barnabus Medical Center is accredited by the Medical Society of New Jersey to provide continuing education for physicians. This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Medical Society of New Jersey (MSN) through the joint providership of Saint Barnabus Medical Center and the New Jersey Academy of Ophthalmology. Saint Barnabus Medical Center is accredited by MSN to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

DISCLOSURE This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Medical Society of New Jersey (MSN) through the Joint Providership of Saint Barnabus Medical Center and the New Jersey Academy of Ophthalmology. Saint Barnabus Medical Center is accredited by MSN to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

HOTEL INFORMATIONTHE WESTIN PRINCETON AT FORRESTAL VILLAGE201 Village Boulevard, Princeton NJ 08540 http://www.westinprinceton.com(609) 452-7900

Rooms:Traditional Guestroom

Discounted Rate:$129.00(not inclusive of state and local taxes, or mandatory charges (i.e. resort fees))

Guests can make reservations by calling (609) 452-7900. Please reference NJAOAnnual Meeting Room Block.

The Group rate is available until August 18, 2016. Subject to availability.

THURSDAY RECEPTION

Please Join Us Thursday Evening For Our Complimentary Desert Reception

At Tre Piani.Reception 8 – 9:30 PM

Located in Princeton Forrestal Village120 Rockingham Row, Princeton, NJ 08540

Walking Distance From The Westin

7:30—8:00 AM

8:00—9:20 AM

9:20—9:50 AM

9:50—11:10 AM

11:10—11:30 AM

11:30—12:30 PM

12:30—1:50 PM

1:50—2:10 PM

2:10—3:30 PM

PHYSICIAN PROGRAM

Registration / Continental Breakfast / Exhibits

Antimicrobial Prophylaxis in Cataract Surgery: Mission Impossible? Terrence P. O’Brien, MD To elucidate the common microbial flora responsible for post-operative endophthalmitis. To understand the importance of povidone iodine and draping techniques in reduction of post-operative endophthalmitis. Discussion of the emerging microbial resistance of endophthalmitis isolates with antibiotic use. Discussion of the use of intraoperative antibiotics and transzonular delivery of antibiotics.

Femto-Fever: Fleeting Delirium or Permanent Paradigm Shift in Cataract Surgery?Terrence P. O’Brien, MD To understand the delivery system and OR logistics in femto second laser assisted cataract surgery (FLACS). Discussion of the theoretic surgical advantage to FLACS. Discussion of the outcomes of FLACS. To understand reasonable expectations in adoption of FLACS.

Solving the Dilemmas of Herpesvirus KeratitisTerrence P. O’Brien, MD Review the virology and pathophysiology of herpesvirus. To understand the role of antiviral therapy. To understand the role of steroid therapy. Discussion of the surgical management of herpesvirus keratitis.

Break / Visit Exhibits

Update on the Big Three: Optic Neuritis, Ischemic Optic Neuropathy and Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension Nicholas J. Volpe, MDTo be familiar with the role of MRI scan in the prognosis of optic neuritis and its differential diagnosis. To understand the systemic risk factors and settings for ischemic optic neuropathy, importance of neuro imaging and the diagnosis of idiopathic intracranial hypertension, the medical and surgical treatment of idiopathic intracranial hypertension.

The Right Test at the Right Time: Ancillary Testing in Neuro-OphthalmologyNicholas J. Volpe, MDTo identify conditions in which fluorescein angiography and optical coherence tomography are important ancillary diagnostic tools. To be familiar with the indications for CAT scan vs. MRI scan in neuro-ophthalmic diagnosis. To understand the appropriate time to use electrophysiologic testing as ancillary tests.

Transient and Intermittent Symptoms in Neuro Ophthalmology Nicholas J. Volpe, MDTo understand the significance and difference between symptoms that are intermittent and those that are transient in neuro-ophthalmic differential diagnosis. To be familiar with differential diagnosis of transient vision loss, conditions that cause transient and or intermittent double vision. To recognize when transient or intermittent symptoms are harbingers of serious disease.

Business Meeting and President’s Award Special Report from Kenneth Cheng, MD

Lunch / Visit Exhibits

Improving IOL Power Selection Warren E. Hill, MDBe familiar with a new, advanced, self-validating method for IOL power selection. Understand what is different about this method, compared to regression-based theoretical formulas. Be introduced to a free, open access, on-line calculator, available on the ASCRS web site.

The Toric IOL, What You need to KnowWarren E. Hill, MDIdentify the pre-operative steep and flat meridians and correctly determine the power difference between principal meridians.

8:15—8:45 AM

8:45—10:00 AM

10:00—10:30 AM

10:30—11:45 AM

11:45—12:45 PM

12:45—1:45 PM

1:45—2:30 PM

2:30—2:45 PM

2:45—3:30 PM

8:30—9:00 AM

9:00—9:45 AM

ADMINISTRATIVE PROGRAMRegistration / Continental Breakfast / Exhibits

Maximizing efficiency in the MD/OD Practice Ilan Cohen, MD Addresses the ophthalmologist-led integrated eye care delivery model, where optometrists work with ophthalmologists in a collegial constructive integration of skills. This model is committed to the best interests of patients and community.

Does my Ophthalmology Practice Have Any Value? Jim RienzoWhether your practice is merging with another or selling to a larger group practice or some other entity such as a hospital network, you may feel overwhelmed in trying to estimate the practice’s value. Determining the value of your practice requires you to separate your emotional attachments and take an objective approach. This presentation addresses the key indicators.

Break / Visit Exhibits

The Alphabet Soup of the Ophthalmology Practice Pat Morris Brief overview of MACRA, MIPS, VBM, MU & PQRS and how it effects the ophthalmic practice.

Lunch / Visit Exhibits

Protecting Your Practice Through Proper Employment Policies and ProceduresJennifer Kirschenbaum Addresses the importance of proper procedures in Hiring, Termination, Misclassification, Wage/Hour, Discrimination and Harassment and Preventative Planning.

Break / Visit Exhibits

Experience the Difference: Memorable Customer Experiences Create Brand Loyalty & Drive Profitability Gail Schwartz & Tina Rudisill What patients remember are extraordinary experiences—positive or negative. If your competitors can also rightfully claim to provide “good” patient experiences, you need to be remarkable. This presentation outlines a six step process to remarkable.

9:45—10:30 AM

10:30—11:00 AM

11:00—12:15 AM

12:15—1:15 PM

1:15—2:00 PM

2:00—2:30 PM

TO REGISTER PLEASE GO TO:

https://myprereg.com//Events/NJAO16

PHYSICIAN PROGRAM CONT.

Understand the consequences of an angular error, know how to calculate and correctly use a value for surgically induced astigmatism and be familiar with the strengths and weaknesses of the various on-line torc IOL calculators.

Understanding Corneal Aberrations Warren E. Hill, MDUnderstand how each of the various Zernike polynomials influence image contrast. Understand how to correlate an aberration profile with a topographic or tomographic axial power map and an image simulation, and use a standard, topographic modulation transfer plot.

Break

Medical Insurance as an Addiction …How and Why to Kick the HabitJ. Trevor Woodhams, MDUnderstand the 4 legal and contractual relationships with Medicare, the actual cost to a medical practice of billing & collecting health insurance, how cash and “non-assignment” health insurance practices can flourish. Fully appreciate the legal, penal, and financial exposure in accepting 3rd party payer “assignment".

TECHNICIANS PROGRAM

Registration / Continental Breakfast / Exhibits

What Does that Have to do with My Eyes? Jane T. Shuman, MSM, COT, COE, OCS, CMSS, OSC Asking pertinent questions during the history taking part of the exam will guide the ophthalmologist to the proper differential diagnoses. This course will review capturing the chief complaint and history of present illness as they pertain to the patient’s Review of Systems and Medical History.

Break / Visit Exhibits

Ancillary Tests: Variations I have Seen Jane T. Shuman, MSM, COT, COE, OCS, CMSS, OSC An interactive workshop on the ancillary tests including confrontational fields, cover testing and evaluation of motility. The correct techniques will be demonstrated using incorrect techniques observed in clinics as comparison.

Lunch / Visit Exhibits

The Non-Compliant Patient Jane T. Shuman, MSM, COT, COE, OCS, CMSS, OSC This course will focus on detecting non-compliant patients, techniques for increasing compliance, the legal ramifications, and what to do when all else fails.

Better One or Two? Jane T. Shuman, MSM, COT, COE, OCS, CMSS, OSC More power does not necessarily mean better vision. This review of manual refraction will explain what the appropriate end points should be with a focus on the Jackson Cross Cylinder so the refracting technician will be able to determine when to move on the following step.

Break / Visit Exhibits

Motivating Patients to do Their BestJane T. Shuman, MSM, COT, COE, OCS, CMSS, OSC Sometimes, the patient feels repeat testing is a bother. This 45 minute presentation will present best ways to communicate to the patient why visual fields, OCTs and other tests are needed to monitor their eye health.

2:30—3:30 PM