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03/16/16 – Michigan’s 19th Annual Optometric Educational Conference
TLC Eyecare & Laser Centers invites you to join us for a continuing education event.
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Cleary University, 3750 Cleary Dr, Howell, MI 48843
7:30 am – 5:00pm
$90.00 Pre-Registration / $100 Registration at the door
7 hours COPE Credit Pending Approval Printable Invitation
Event Description
TLC Eyecare & Laser Centers invites you to join us for a full day of continuing education with our doctors and guest speaker Marc Bloomenstein, O.D. A light breakfast and lunch will be served. RSVP required.
Agenda
7:30am – 8:00am
8:00am – 8:10am
8:10am – 9:10am
3:40pm – 4:00pm
4:00pm – 5:00pm
8:00am – 8:10am
8:10am – 9:10am
9:10am – 10:10am
10:10am – 10:25am
10:25am – 11:25am
11:25am – 12:25pm
12:25pm – 1:40pm
1:40pm – 2:40pm
3:40pm – 4:00pm
4:00pm – 5:00pm
Registration / Breakfast
Welcome
Rapid Fire 1:
The Lifestyle Lens and Related Technologies
Floppy Eyelid Syndrome
Welcome
Rapid Fire 1:
The Lifestyle Lens and Related Technologies
Floppy Eyelid Syndrome
Generic VS. Branded
Break / Exhibits
Steriods and Controlled Substances
Case Reports and Video Grand Rounds
Lunch / Exhibits
Rapid Fire 2:
Interesting Retinal Cases
Refractive Surgery and the use of Astigmatism Treatments
Here’s Looking at Your Lids, Interesting Lid Cases
Comparison of Current Cataract Treatments
Break / Exhibits
Rapd Fire 3:
DMEK the New Frontier
Glaucoma: Advances in Surgical Treatment Options
Interoperative Aberrometry to Choose IOL During Cataract Surgery
Luis Gago, M.D.
Paul H. Ernest, M.D.
Sara Nonhof, O.D.
Marc Bloomenstein, O.D.
Sara Nonhof, O.D.
Marc Bloomenstein, O.D.
Marc Bloomenstein, O.D.
Marc Bloomenstein, O.D.
Surendar Purohit, M.D.
Marcus Rhem, M.D.
Sujata Purohit, M.D.
Erica Person, M.D.
Kevin Lavery, M.D.
Clint Simpson, M.D.
Anthony Sensoli, M.D.
Guest Speaker
Marc Bloomenstein, O.D.Dr. Marc R. Bloomenstein is a 1990 graduate of the University of California at Los Angeles with a degree in Biology. He received his optometric degree from the New England College of Optometry in 1994. After graduation Dr. Bloomenstein finished a residency in secondary ophthalmic care at the Barnet Dulaney Eye Center in Phoenix, Arizona. He received his fellowship from the American Academy of Optometry in December 1998 and is a founding member of the Optometric Council on Refractive Technology (OCRT), serving as President from 2009-2011. Moreover, Dr. Bloomenstein is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Southern California College of Optometry and Arizona College of Optometry.
Currently, Dr. Bloomenstein is the Director of Optometric Services at the Schwartz Laser Eye Center in Scottsdale, Arizona and President of MRB Eye Consultants. Dr. Bloomenstein is on the editorial board of Primary Care of Optometry News, Review of Optometry, Optometry Times, Advanced Ocular Care and a frequent contributor to various optometric journals. Dr. Bloomenstein currently serves as a board member of the Ocular Surface Society of Optometry (OSSO) and on the OCRT, as well as serving as a member of the AOA Continuing Education committee. Dr. Bloomenstein has served as the President of the Arizona Optometric Association, Legislation Chair and President of the Board of the Arizona Optometric Charitable Foundation. Dr. Bloomenstein has delivered over 400 invited lectures worldwide and serves as a consultant to numerous industry-leading pharmaceutical, biomedical and information technology companies.
Sponsors
Event Materials / Handouts
1 – Lifestyle Lens and Related Technology-rev 2-10
2 – Floppy Eyelid Syndrome
3 – Generic vs Branded
4 – Backup of controlled substances and steroids
7 – Refractive Surgery and the use of Astigmatism Treatments – Rhem
9 – The Use of Steroids After Catract Surgery
10 – March CE 2016 DMEK
11 – March Educational Glaucoma Simpson [Read-Only]
12 – Intraoperative Aberrometry to Choose IOL During Cataract Surgery
2 – Floppy Eyelid Syndrome
3 – Generic vs Branded
4 – Backup of controlled substances and steroids
7 – Refractive Surgery and the use of Astigmatism Treatments – Rhem
9 – The Use of Steroids After Catract Surgery
10 – March CE 2016 DMEK
11 – March Educational Glaucoma Simpson [Read-Only]
12 – Intraoperative Aberrometry to Choose IOL During Cataract Surgery
Registration
04/19/16 – Ohio’s 30th Annual Optometric Educational Conference
TLC Eyecare & Laser Centers invites you to join us for a continuing education event.
Event Details
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Radisson Hotel at the University of Toledo, 3100 Glendale Ave., Toledo, OH 43614
5:30 pm – 8:00 pm & 7:30 am – 5:00pm
$90.00 Pre-Registration / $100 Registration at the door
9 hours COPE Credit Pending Approval Printable Invite
Event Description
TLC Eyecare & Laser Centers invites you to join us for a full day of continuing education with our doctors and guest speaker Marc Bloomenstein, O.D. A light breakfast and lunch will be served. RSVP required.
Agenda – Tuesday, April 19, 2016
5:30pm – 6:00pm
6:00pm – 6:10pm
6:10pm – 7:00pm
7:00pm – 8:00pm
6:00pm – 6:10pm
6:10pm – 7:00pm
7:00pm – 8:00pm
Registration
Welcome
Glaucoma & Systematic: Interesting Cases
Rapid Fire I:
Common Walk-in / Emergency Cases, How to Manage and Treat
Case Studies and Grand Rounds
Welcome
Glaucoma & Systematic: Interesting Cases
Rapid Fire I:
Common Walk-in / Emergency Cases, How to Manage and Treat
Case Studies and Grand Rounds
David Bejot, O.D.
David Bejot, O.D.
David Trujillo, O.D.
Alexandra Schmucker, O.D.
Agenda – Wednesday, April 20, 2016
7:30am – 8:00am
8:00am – 8:10am
8:10am – 9:10am
9:10am – 10:10am
10:10am – 10:30am
10:30am – 11:30am
11:30am – 12:30pm
12:30pm – 1:30pm
1:30pm – 3:30pm
3:30pm – 3:50pm
3:50pm – 5:00pm
8:00am – 8:10am
8:10am – 9:10am
9:10am – 10:10am
10:10am – 10:30am
10:30am – 11:30am
11:30am – 12:30pm
12:30pm – 1:30pm
1:30pm – 3:30pm
3:30pm – 3:50pm
3:50pm – 5:00pm
Registration / Breakfast
Welcome
Use of Steriods After Cataract Surgery
Treating and Managing MGD, Lid Bugs and Other Lid Thugs
Break / Exhibits
Oral Pharm – The Pain Management
Decisions 2016: Choices in Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Lunch / Exhibits
Ocular Jeopardy: A Pot-pourri of Topics
Break / Exhibits
Rapd Fire II:
Optic Nerve Pit
Retinal Manifestations of Systemic Diseases
Transient Monocular Vision Loss
Welcome
Use of Steriods After Cataract Surgery
Treating and Managing MGD, Lid Bugs and Other Lid Thugs
Break / Exhibits
Oral Pharm – The Pain Management
Decisions 2016: Choices in Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Lunch / Exhibits
Ocular Jeopardy: A Pot-pourri of Topics
Break / Exhibits
Rapd Fire II:
Optic Nerve Pit
Retinal Manifestations of Systemic Diseases
Transient Monocular Vision Loss
David Bejot, O.D.
Erica Person, M.D.
Marc Bloomenstein, O.D.
Marc Bloomenstein, O.D.
Ronald Brown Jr., M.D.
Marc Bloomenstein, O.D.
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Jonathan Bernstein, M.D.
ThuAnh Multerer, M.D.
Neal Tolchin, M.D.
Guest Speaker
Marc Bloomenstein, O.D.Dr. Marc R. Bloomenstein is a 1990 graduate of the University of California at Los Angeles with a degree in Biology. He received his optometric degree from the New England College of Optometry in 1994. After graduation Dr. Bloomenstein finished a residency in secondary ophthalmic care at the Barnet Dulaney Eye Center in Phoenix, Arizona. He received his fellowship from the American Academy of Optometry in December 1998 and is a founding member of the Optometric Council on Refractive Technology (OCRT), serving as President from 2009-2011. Moreover, Dr. Bloomenstein is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Southern California College of Optometry and Arizona College of Optometry.
Currently, Dr. Bloomenstein is the Director of Optometric Services at the Schwartz Laser Eye Center in Scottsdale, Arizona and President of MRB Eye Consultants. Dr. Bloomenstein is on the editorial board of Primary Care of Optometry News, Review of Optometry, Optometry Times, Advanced Ocular Care and a frequent contributor to various optometric journals. Dr. Bloomenstein currently serves as a board member of the Ocular Surface Society of Optometry (OSSO) and on the OCRT, as well as serving as a member of the AOA Continuing Education committee. Dr. Bloomenstein has served as the President of the Arizona Optometric Association, Legislation Chair and President of the Board of the Arizona Optometric Charitable Foundation. Dr. Bloomenstein has delivered over 400 invited lectures worldwide and serves as a consultant to numerous industry-leading pharmaceutical, biomedical and information technology companies.
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Heidelberg
Bio-Tissue
Zeiss
Optovue
Glaukos
Heidelberg
Bio-Tissue
Zeiss
Optovue
Glaukos
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Registration
June 8 – Cataracts, Glaucoma, and LASIK Seminar
Attend a FREE Seminar
Learn about Cataract Surgery. Glaucoma risk factors, symptoms and treatments.
The benefits of Laser Vision Correction.
- Cataract Surgery
- Learn about lifestyle lens options.
- New technology available
- LASIK
- Learn about the benefits of Laser Vision Correction.
- Glaucoma
- Learn about glaucoma: Risk factors, prevention, symptoms and treatments.
Presented by Luis Gago, M.D.
Wednesday, June 8, 2016
6:00 – 7:00pmTLC Eyecare & Laser Centers
Chelsea Office
1600 Commerce Park Dr., Ste. 100.
Chelsea, MI 48118SEATING IS LIMITED
REGISTER EARLY!877.TLC.TIME
Is LASIK Worth It?
Do you suffer from nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, or presbyopia? LASIK eye surgery can be worth it to provide the clarity you need.
This minimally-invasive procedure corrects these refractive errors to improve poor vision for good. If you’re skeptical about whether LASIK surgery is worth getting, check out the guide below.
What Is LASIK?
LASIK—which stands for Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis—is a laser vision correction procedure that corrects the following refractive errors:
- Myopia (nearsightedness)
- Hyperopia (farsightedness)
- Astigmatism (impaired corneal curvature)
- Presbyopia (age-related visual decline)
The procedure improves overall visual acuity by reshaping the cornea with an excimer laser. It’s a one-time alternative to prescription glasses and contact lenses.
Who Is an Eligible Candidate for LASIK?
LASIK is an FDA-approved vision correction procedure for patients who are 18 years of age or older. To be a good candidate for LASIK surgery, you must meet the following criteria.
General Qualifications
Those who are younger than 18 years old, pregnant, or have thin corneas are ineligible for LASIK surgery.
Good Vision & General Health
Those who have an autoimmune disease like rheumatoid arthritis or a degenerative health condition like uncontrolled diabetes don’t qualify for LASIK.
Additionally, particular vision diseases and conditions complicate the healing process associated with LASIK—which disqualifies a patient from undergoing the procedure. These conditions include:
- Cataracts
- Glaucoma
- Dry eyes
- Eye injuries
- Eyelid disorders
- Eye infections
- Eye inflammation
Stable Vision
Your vision prescription should be consistent for 12 months or more to undergo LASIK surgery. Those under 18 years old and over 40 years old are known for having fluctuating vision prescriptions, which is why they are often not deemed to be ideal LASIK candidates.
Normal Cornea Thickness
During the procedure, the surgeon makes a small incision on the cornea’s surface to create a corneal flap. This flap allows the surgeon to access the cornea underneath and reshape its curvature by removing the damaged portion. Your cornea must be thick enough to allow the surgeon to create the flap and remove the damaged portion without harming your eye.
Depending on the severity of your visual impairment, you may still require reading glasses after undergoing LASIK. However, LASIK will still significantly improve your vision—making you less reliant on glasses and contacts.
4 Benefits of LASIK Eye Surgery
Here are the top four reasons why LASIK surgery is worth it.
1. Quick
The entire LASIK procedure only takes around 20 minutes to complete—10 minutes for each eye.
2. Safe & Reliable
LASIK is an FDA-approved vision correction procedure that has a low risk of complications.
3. Convenient
LASIK enables you to see the world through clearer eyes without having to deal with glasses or contact lenses.
4. Improved Vision
You can expect to have better vision within just a few hours of having surgery. Your vision will improve further over the first few days.
The Risks Associated With LASIK Surgery
Like with any surgical procedure, LASIK poses some risks. Thankfully, the risks are minimal—especially when you choose an expert LASIK doctor who will ensure you’re a good candidate and work hard to prevent potential side effects. Most LASIK patients experience little to no side effects after surgery.
Side Effects
You may develop dry eye symptoms or glares or halos in your peripheral vision up to three months after surgery.
Potential Vision Loss
It’s possible—but not probably—for the cornea to be injured during surgery, which can cause temporary or permanent vision loss.
Potential Retreatment
While LASIK is designed to be a one-time vision correction solution, some patients require a follow-up procedure later on. However, the chance of this occurring is low.
How Much Does Lasik Surgery Cost?
The cost of LASIK surgery depends on various factors—including your surgery provider and whether one or both eyes require treatment. At Specialty Eye Institute, we offer flexible financing options and discounts to make LASIK affordable for every patient. If you want to know more about our rates, complete our LASIK pricing form.
Do You Need LASIK?
Want to know whether you qualify for LASIK surgery? Take our LASIK self-test to find out.
Get LASIK at Specialty Eye Institute
Are you tired of relying on prescription glasses and contact lenses to see clearly? It’s time to schedule LASIK surgery. This vision correction procedure offers the visual clarity and freedom you’ve always wanted.
As the leading ophthalmic practice in Mid-Michigan and Northwest Ohio, Specialty Eye Institute is the LASIK provider you can trust to deliver the results you need. Take the first step toward better vision by scheduling an appointment with our team of vision experts.
To find an optometrist near you, type your city and state or zip code.
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