Every practice is faced with odd or obscure cases that perplex even the best minds. Digital Grand Rounds (DGR) is a unique online rounds library that provides free access to interesting and unique grand rounds cases. Digital Grand Rounds has recently been updated with new cases. Take a few moments to browse the library for cases that provide an education experience, or simply intrigue you. This library is a great resource for optometrists to post and examine interesting rounds cases, if you are interested in supporting DGR, we invite you to submit your own case too!

Think you have a unique case for DGR? Contact SECO International for more information about submitting a case for publication. It's as simple as 1, 2,3 to submit your case, and it could be seen word wide if it makes the cut into the Digital Grand Rounds!

ATLANTA (April 27, 2005) - The Southern Council of Optometrists (SoCO) has announced Elizabeth Taylor as its new executive director. Ms. Taylor will manage the council as well as the annual SECO International Meeting - the largest optometry meeting in the world and one of the most comprehensive sources of continuing education for eye care professionals. "With an impressive background in ophthalmic industry association management, Ms. Taylor was a clear choice to lead our organization," said Lowell H. Gilbert, O.D., President of SECO International. "She has remarkable credentials and a track record of excellence with one of the largest optical industry associations and tradeshows in the country," he added.

With more than 15 years of association management experience specific to the ophthalmic industry, Ms. Taylor is the former senior director of operations and meetings for the Vision Council of America (VCA) in Alexandria, Va. As senior director, she was responsible for International Vision Expo East, Midwest Vision Congress and Expo and International Vision Expo West. "I am honored and thrilled to have the opportunity to help lead SoCO and SECO International and build upon their established and well-known reputations for excellence in the field of optometry," said Ms. Taylor. "I look forward to working closely with the full-time staff, executive council and SoCO membership to continue to make SoCO and its annual congress the most successful in optometry today."

SECO International 2006 brings a new and innovative Exhibit Hall floor with exciting fresh promotions, giveaway events, and unique floor plan!! Be sure to visit what is acknowledged as the largest optometric educational meeting in the world that brings together over 7,000 Eye Care Professionals each year through combining a first class exhibition of products and services and a top-notch education program. SECO International's location of Atlanta, Georgia offers a booming city with reasonable costs that we are able to pass along as well as a myriad of wonderful and unique venues and activities to visit and enjoy! Don't miss the top Optometric educational and first class exhibition event of 2006 with such hot demand that the exhibit hall is already 70% sold nine months out! Please contact us at 770-451-8206 or exhibits@secostaff.com for exhibits related information.

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The purpose of DGR is to create a library of grand rounds that optometrists can research to improve their diagnostic skills. If you are interested in submitting a DGR of your own, you can submit your material online. Who knows, maybe your case will make it into Digital Grand Rounds!

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