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SECO International is proud to invite you to SECO 2006 - one of the world's premier optometry meetings - to be held in Atlanta, Georgia on February 22-26! The dedicated and experienced volunteers of SECO's Continuing Education and Congress Committees have worked year-round to bring you best-in-class educational programming, a re-designed and enhanced technical exhibition, and innovative and inspiring networking events. Much of what you will experience at SECO 2006 is not available anywhere else in the world! This coming February, our lineup of special sessions, panels, tracks, and workshops will continue our tradition of presenting state-of-the-art information in a timely and enjoyable manner. It's no wonder so many doctors continue to rely on SECO every year to keep them and their staff current on everything that's new in eye care! We realize you have many options for fulfilling your CE requirements. SECO offers that and so much more! In addition to the most advanced and innovative education, optometrists and eye care professionals from around the world come to SECO to meet friends and colleagues, exchange ideas, re-energize, and relax! There will be opportunities like never before to learn, network, and socialize! I encourage you to look over the program soon. Registering early and using our easy online process will ensure that you are registered for the courses and activities in which you wish to take part. Don't forget to reward and empower your staff by bringing them to Atlanta with you! On behalf of the entire CE Committee, thank you for your support of SECO and our profession. "Set Your Sights Ahead" and join us in Atlanta in February!
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| 9 All New Special Sessions! 18 Hours of Free CE! |
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Cultural Diversity Parts I and II
Wednesday, Feb. 22, 1:00 - 3:00 PM, course 060 and 3:15 - 5:15 PM, course 061
The Wednesday Special Session will start at
1:00 PM, giving doctors a chance to travel
Wednesday morning and preserve valuable
time in your office. The rapidly changing face
of America presents unique challenges and
opportunities for today's optometrist. This
entertaining and enlightening session provides
doctors with key clinical, public health and
practice building insights. This session is
designed to help doctors better understand
cultures that might be different from their
own, and increase their ability to manage these
populations in an efficient and caring manner.
Supported in part by Vistakon
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What You Do Makes A Difference!
Thursday, Feb. 23, 9:00 - 11:30 AM, course 062
The decisions you make regarding diagnosis
and treatment of anterior segment, retinal,
and optic nerve disease will have a significant
impact on your patients' eye health, vision,
and life. A unique panel of optometry and
ophalmology experts has been assembled for
this special, opening Thursday session. The
latest advances in medical eye care will be
presented, with emphasis on how you can use
this information in your practice on Monday.
An inspirational message from Tom Sullivan,
a renowned author and speaker who has been
blind since birth, will wrap up this lively
program. The way you view your practice and
your life will change forever!
Supported in part by Allergan
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Effective Communication Equals Practice Success
Friday, Feb. 24, 10:00 AM - 12:15 PM, course 065
Every successful business requires effective
internal communication to ensure ongoing
growth, efficiency and harmony. The more
people involved, the greater the need for effective
communication and the more difficult
the challenge of execution each and every day.
Effective patient communication is the other
side of the coin that must be cultivated.
Supported in part by Review of Optometry
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Sorting Out the New IOL's
Thursday, Feb. 23, 1:15 - 3:15 PM, course 063
An entirely new "menu" of lens implants is
now available to your patients, including multifocal
lenses for cataract patients, toric lenses,
and phakic IOLs. Which do you recommend?
Who is a candidate for what lens? What is the
OD's role in co-management? This course,
with leading experts who are implanting and
following these patients, will answer all these
questions!
Supported in part by AMO
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You Be the Judge
Friday, Feb. 24, 1:30 - 2:30 PM, course 066
Based on actual malpractice cases, this
Exclusive SECO Symposium will test your
understanding of the law and standard of care.
Emphasis will be placed on the key areas that
need to be addressed in a practice in order to
avoid ever being sued. This is "must-see" CE!
Supported in part by Alcon
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Super Grand Rounds
Saturday, Feb. 25, 8:00 - 10:00 AM, course 067
Optometrists are known for "leaving money
on the table." Using a number of challenging
disease cases, the differential diagnosis of
commonly seen conditions will be discussed.
Experts in a variety of practice settings will
then analyze each case in terms of coding and
billing. This session will assist you in getting
paid appropriately for your time and expertise.
Supported in part by Alcon
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AMD from A to Z
Thursday, Feb. 23, 5:30 - 7:30 PM, course 064
The management of AMD is changing daily,
with new therapies available now and in the
near future. It is imperative that the optometric
professional understand which treatment is
right for which patient, so as to give proper advice
on what is involved, expected results, side
effects, etc. Join two of optometry's leading
retinal experts for an informative discussion on
this devastating condition.
Supported in part by Bausch & Lomb
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Get The Red Out!
Sunday, Feb. 26, 8:00 - 11:00 AM, course 068
With proper billing and coding, you could be a
lot more profitable! This course will help you
change your red ink to black as you gain insights
into complexities of insurance coding and
billing. Two of optometry's leading insurance
experts will assist you in getting the "red out".
Supported in part by VSP
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Exploring the Benefits of Lens Design to Finished and Fashioned Rx
Thursday, Feb. 23, 1:00 PM - 3:15 PM, course 822
Spectacle lens technology is rapidly changing.
In this joint OD & AOP Special Session, Valerie
Manso will cover wafer lens composition,
cast to finished Rx, and today's lens manufacturing
options including the 75+ year-old technology
of surfacing, finishing and polishing.
With a focus on the resulting patient benefits
and drawbacks, this session explores the pros
and cons of each system.
Supported in part by Safilo
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| MORE INNOVATIVE AND CREATIVE CE! |
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Tools of the Trade
Available FREE EXCLUSIVELY for SECO 2006 registrants online!
Part of the SECO Scholar Track, "Tools of the Trade" is a multimedia presentation available exclusively for 2006 registrants. Sit back in the comfort of you home or business and view this presentation on your computer - Take the multiple-choice test at the conclusion for credit!
This course will review the currently available options for examining the ocular structures. Direct ophthalmoscopy, slit-lamp funduscopy, BIO and gonioscopy lenses will be covered. Additionally, ophthalmic dyes, dry eye tests and surgical instruments commonly used in optometric practice will be discussed. The pros and cons of each item will be analyzed in detail so that the practitioner can decide which options are best suited for their practice. |