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MSO 2019 First Annual Education Conference
April 27 - 28, 2019

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​The MSO is a COPE-approved Administrator, and is dedicated to providing top-tier education to optometrists. MSO CE events seek to enrich the professional knowledge of attendees, and provide an excellent opportunity to network with their colleagues, share new ideas, and focus on enhancing their clinical and professional knowledge to continue to deliver excellent healthcare to patients. Attending MSO CE programs helps support the profession of optometry. 
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​The Massachusetts Society of Optometrists invites you to attend  our first annual Education Conference April 27-28, 2019.   You will have an opportunity to attend 16 hours of COPE approved continuing education at Gillette Stadium, home of the New England Patriots.  There will be a dinner and social event with entertainment and lawn games on the field at the Optum Lounge on Saturday evening.
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Please note, this education conference is not included in the 2019 MSO CE Season Ticket.

The Massachusetts Society of Optometrists (MSO) is the professional association for optometrists in Massachusetts. An affiliate of the American Optometric Association, the MSO is the primary source of advocacy for the profession of optometry in Massachusetts. The MSO is on the front line of advancing the profession of optometry through legislative advocacy, third-party advocacy, and government relations. 
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​                                                                                 2019 EDUCATION CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
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                                                                      SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 2019
 
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM                                Registration and Continental Breakfast
 
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM                                Exhibit Hall Opens
 
7:45 AM - 8:00 AM                                  Opening Ceremony

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM                              Eye Care Update – Part I
Ronald Melton, OD, FAAO                      (2-hour COPE #60630-PH)
Randall Thomas, OD, MPH FAAO     

This Course will update the clinician in the latest advances in the medical management of eye diseases and will                                                             center around evolving trends in the eye care World.  Emphasis will be given to sharpening the clinician’s skills in diagnosing and
medically managing a variety of ocular disease entities.
 
10:00 AM – 10:15 AM                            Break
 
10:15 AM – 12:15 PM                            Eye Care Update – Part II
Ronald Melton, OD, FAAO                      (2-hour COPE #60632-PH)
Randall Thomas, OD, MPH FAAO    

 This Course will update the clinician in the latest advances in the medical management of eye diseases and will                                                   center around evolving trends in the eye care World.  Emphasis will be given to sharpening the clinician’s skills in diagnosing and
​medically managing a variety of ocular disease entities.
 
12:15 PM – 1:15 PM                               Lunch & Exhibit Hall Open
 
1:15 PM – 3:15 PM                                 Considerations in Glaucoma Diagnosis and Treatment
James Hoffman, OD, FAAO                     (2-hour - COPE #59540-GL)
                                                               
This course will explore the multiple considerations when treating glaucoma in he primary-care setting.  It will                                                          include diagnosis and treatment regimens to prepare the practitioner for effective management of glaucoma.
 
3:15 PM – 3:30 PM                                 Break
 
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM                                 Case Studies in Laser Vision Correction Topography-Guided Edition
Kristen Brown, OD, FAAO                       (1-hour COPE #52354-RS)
                                                               
This course will discuss current trends in Laser Vision Correction. Topo-guided laser ablation will be introduced                                                              as it was recently approved and gaining traction in the US. Several cases will be presented to illustrate advances in the                                              field of laser refractive technologies including wave front optimized ablation, topography-guided ablation and                                                       corneal cross-linking.
 
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM                                 Surgical Options for the Correction of Astigmatism
Kristen Brown, OD, FAAO                       (1-hour COPE #51565-RS)
                                                               
This course evaluates readers understanding of an article which reviews the surgical options for correction of                                                           astigmatism.
 
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM                                 Exhibit Hall Opens ~ Cocktail Reception in Exhibit Hall

5:30 PM – 6:15 PM                                 *Stadium Tour
(*Ticket Required)                                      Visit exclusive behind the scenes locations on a guided tour of Gillette Stadium

6:30 PM                                                          *Dinner & Live Entertainment
(*Ticket Required)                                       Optum Lounge


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7:00 AM – 8:00 AM                                Registration and Continental Breakfast
 
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM                                Exhibit Hall Opens
 
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM                              Keratoconus Corneal Disease Corneal Cross-linking and more
Andrew Morgenstern, OD, FAAO           (2-hour COPE #48854-AS)
                                                               
This Course discusses the diagnosis and management of keratoconuskeratoectasia, PMD, fuchs disease, corneal                                                    dystrophies and degenerations, and introduces advanced treatments.
 
10:00 AM – 10:15 AM                            Break
 
10:15 AM – 12:15 PM                            Diabetometry and Diabetometrists Metabolic Syndrome, Hypertension and Lipid Levels American 
 
Andrew Morgenstern, OD, FAAO        Optometric Association AOA Diabetes Guideline EBO Committee Course.            
                                                                              (1-hour COPE #57821-SD)
                                                               
This Course will be discussing the Evidence Based Guideline procedure and step.
 
                                                                              Ocular Surface Disease and Comorbidity with Depression and Psychological Dysfunction
                                                                              (1-hour COPE #57932-SD)
                                                               
This Course will discuss the Comorbidities of Ocular Surface Disease.
 
12:15 PM – 1:15 PM                              Lunch & Exhibit Hall Open
 
1:15 PM – 3:15 PM                                 Visual Issues Associated with Concussion mTBI
Leonard Press, OD, FCOVD, FAA         (2-hour COPE #51673-NO)
                                                               
Attention has recently been focused on sports activities, and even mild concussions can interfere with returning                                                            to play as well and returning to learn school work.  This course will emphasize binocular vision and eye tracking                                                     problems that you can identify with this population, and review options available for treatment.
 
3:15 PM – 3:30 PM                                   Break
 
3:30 PM – 5:30 PM                                   Pediatric Eye Care
Leonard Press, OD, FCOVD, FAAO      (2-hour COPE #47313-FV)
                                                               
Taking attendees on a tour of pediatric care from birth until age 18, this course covers a wide range of topics from InfantSEE to vision based learning problems.

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  • About
    • Executive Board
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    • Contact
  • Find A Doctor
    • Update Practice Info
  • News
  • EVENTS/CE
    • CAPE COD CE Family Weekend
    • Sunday October 6, 2019
    • Wednesday Morning Series
    • Season Ticket Signup
    • MA CE Requirements
    • Exhibitor/Industry Info
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    • Information Update
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  • Category
  • Professional Recognitions
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  • 2019 Education Conference
    • Attendee Registration Page
    • 2019 Conference Schedule
    • Hotel Accommodations at Patriot Place
    • Sponsorship and Exhibitor Registration