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Tuesday, March 23, 2010

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Welcome Members and Guests

The American Optometric Society

Inaugural Meeting and

Practice Management Seminar


Learn! Network! Socialize! Explore The Hard Rock Hotel and San Diego!


Thank you sponsorsPlease visit our sponsors for a unique

opportunity to learn about products and services to help you in your practice.


SauflonPharmaceuticals USA


NIDEKVisual acuity meter

Auto Ref/Keratometers

Pupillary distance meter

Corneal TopographerChart projector


Medical Coding and Reimbursement

EyeCOR is a unique and powerful Coding system for Eye Care. Simply search for a Diagnosis by Category or Segment of the eye, code number, or a key word and Code Finder displays all the allowed reimbursable procedures specific to your region.


Ophthonix

iZon® High Resolution Lenses


Eyestar TV


The first step to increasing profits in your practice begins right here, right now.


Veatch Ophthalmic Instruments


Thank you sponsors!Please visit our sponsors for a unique

opportunity to learn about products and services to help you in your practice.


Schedule of Events

4:00-6:00 p.m. – Registration

5:00-6:00 p.m. – Board Meeting 4th Floor, Legends Ballroom

6:00-8:00 p.m. – Member reception 4th Floor Rooftop

Friday, March 26, 2010

The American Optometric SocietyInaugural Meeting & Practice Management Seminar


Schedule of Events

7:00-7:45 a.m. – Continental breakfast – Sponsored by Compulink

7:00-7:45 a.m. - Registration

7:45-7:55 a.m. – Welcome and program overview– Pamela Miller, O.D., J.D., AOS President

7:55-8:05 a.m. – AOS Member Insurance Program – John Leder

8:05-10:05 a.m. - How to Bill Correctly to Maximize Benefits – Alan Homestead, O.D.

10:05-10:25 a.m. – Vendor presentations (Sauflon, Nidek)

10:25-10:40 a.m. – Break

10:40-11:40 a.m. – The Role of Nutrition In Primary Care Practice – Jeffrey Anshel, O.D.

11:40-12:00 Noon – Vendor presentations – (Veatch Ophthalmics, EyeCOR)

Saturday, March 27, 2010Morning Session


Schedule of Events

Noon to 1:30 p.m. – Lunch and Ophthonix presentation

1:30-3:25 p.m. – 10 Management Concepts O.D.s Need to Know – John McDaniel, O.D.

3:25-3:45 p.m. – Vendor presentations – (Bausch and Lomb Contact lenses,Eyestar TV)

3:45-4:45 p.m. – Using the Internet to Drive Patients to Your Office – Rich Driscoll, O.D.

4:45-5:05 p.m. – Vendor presentations - (Eyecom, I-Deal Optics)

5:05-6:05 p.m. – Avoiding and Surviving VSP Audits – Craig Steinberg, O.D., J.D.

6:05-7:00 p.m. – Reception, Cash Bar, Exhibitor Area

Saturday, March 27, 2010Afternoon Session


Schedule of EventsSunday, March 28, 2010

7:00-7:45 a.m. – Continental Breakfast

7:00-7:45 a.m. - Registration

7:45-7:50 a.m. – Welcome and program overview – Pamela Miller, O.D., J.D., AOS President

7:50-8:00 a.m. – Vendor presentation – The Power Practice

8:00-9:45 a.m. – The Grand Illusion – The 5 Places Your Money Is Disappearing to and How to Fix Them – Gary Gerber, O.D.

9:45-9:55 a.m.- Vendor presentation – Natural Ophthalmics

9:55-10:10 a.m. - Break

10:10-11:45 a.m. – Medical Coding and Reimbursements – Bob Rebello

11:45 a.m. - Adjourn


Special Events

Friday EveningBoard of Directors Meeting 5-6pm, 4th Floor Legends Ballroom

Member Reception 6-8pm, 4th Floor Rooftop

Saturday EveningMember Reception 6:05-7pm, Exhibit Area


Look What We’ve Done

• C&E Vision Services CE Event, Anaheim, CA • Rio Hondo Optometric Society, CA • California State Board of Optometry • Tri-County Society (Ventura, SB, San Luis Obispo), CA • Board of Trustees of the Virginia Optometric Association • East West Eye Conference, OH • Vision Expo West. Las Vegas. NV • Tidewater Virginia Optometric Society • Inland Empire Optometric Society, CA

Presentations and Communications

November 1, 2009October 27, 2009October 22, 2009October 17, 2009October 9, 2009October 7, 2009October 1, 2009September 16, 2009September 8, 2009


Look What We’ve Done

• California State Board of Optometry• Vision Monday Global Summit, New York City• AOA Legislative Meeting, Washington, DC• American Board of Clinical Optometry, Los Angeles• California Optometric Association, Ontario, CA• C&E Vision Services Meeting, Exhibitor, Anaheim, CA• American Academy of Optometry Meeting, FL

Presentations and Communications

March, 2010March, 2010March, 2010February, 2010January, 2010January, 2010November, 2009


State Boards of Optometry: Initiated formal communications with all of the boards regarding the potential conflicts and legal issues with ABO/AOA Board Certification.

California Optometric Association: House of Delegates: Helped draft resolutions to reform the voting process and to hold the leadership accountable for their anti-membership actions.

Ohio Optometric Association: Worked with Ohio colleagues in support of their state association.

ARBO: Held informative discussions regarding a responsible format for a program of certification of maintenance of continued competency and uniform continuing education.

Look What We’ve DoneGrassroots Work is Never Done


Presentations: AOS board members and state liaisons gave presentations at various local and state society meetings.

Website: Established a website and email system which allows members to contact board members and staff easily and directly.

Internet: Maintained a presence on Optcom and ODWire, two professional discussion groups.

Liaisons: Established a state liaison network for activist members nationwide.

Look What We’ve DoneGrassroots Work is Never Done


What A Difference!

Giving its members a voice in their profession. Supporting the common goals of its members, and advocating for its members within other organizations. An inclusive and transparent organization that works with local, regional, and national optometric organizations. Committed to communication with, and the fair and equal representation of its members. Dedicated to excellence in patient care and the growth and expansion of optometrists’ ability to serve the public.

The American Optometric Society


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