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March 31 – April 1, 2016

2016 ANNUAL MEETING

The Conference Center n 800 Pike Street n Seattle, WAPaul B. Griggs, MD n 2016 Annual Meeting Program Chair

CURRENT TRENDS & ADVANCES IN OPHTHALMOLOGY

Program SESSION 2

10:10 – 10:35 am Approach to the Patient with Unexplained Visual Loss Karl Golnik, MD

10:35 – 10:50 am Optic Nerve Imaging for Glaucoma Nathan Radcliffe, MD

10:50 – 11:10 am Retinal Vascular Occlusions: What Are We Doing Now Gaurav Shah, MD

11:10 – 11:30 am Integrated Eye Care Stephen Lane, MD

11:30 – Noon Panel Discussion

Noon – 2:00 pm Physicians’ lunch and annual business meeting (Location: Level One – “Yakima Level”)

SESSION 3

2:00 – 2:20 pm The Trials of Tubes and Trabs Nathan Radcliffe, MD

2:20 – 2:40 pm Vitreomacular Traction, ERM and Macular Holes: Current Management Gaurav Shah, MD

2:40 – 3:00 pm Multifocal IOLs Stephen Lane, MD

3:00 – 3:20 pm Unilateral Optic Disc Swelling Karl Golnik, MD

3:20 – 3:50 pm Coffee break / visit exhibits

SESSION 4

3:50 – 4:05 pm Ocular Imaging: What’s New Gaurav Shah, MD

4:05 – 4:20 pm IOL Removal Techniques Stephen Lane, MD

4:20 – 4:35 pm Is It Glaucoma or Neurologic? How to Decide Karl Golnik, MD

4:35 – 4:50 pm Glaucoma Pharmacotherapy Nathan Radcliffe, MD

4:50 – 5:15 pm Panel Discussion

5:15 pm Adjournment and reception (Location: near exhibitor area on Level Three – “Tahoma level”)

MARCH 31 | THURSDAY

8:30 am – 4:15 pm WAEPS Coding Seminar Documentation & Reimbursement Seminar (see separate registration)

6:30 – 7:00 pm WAEPS Reception Complimentary – RSVP on registration form

DINNER MEETING

7:00 – 7:45 pm How Patients (Consumers) Think Stephen Lane, MD

7:45 – 8:30 pm A Storm is Brewing: Seeking Protection from Professional Liability Hazards Dan Briceland, MD and Paul Weber, JD, OMIC

8:30 – 9:15 pm Challenging Cataract & Glaucoma Surgeries Nathan Radcliffe, MD

9:15 – 9:30 pm Questions & Answers

APRIL 1 | FRIDAY

SESSION 1

8:00 – 8:25 am Delivering Improved Outcomes for Today’s Cataract Patient Stephen Lane, MD

8:25 – 8:50 am Practical Approach to the Patient with Double Vision Karl Golnik, MD

8:50 – 9:15 am Microinvasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) Nathan Radcliffe, MD

9:15 – 9:40 am Retinal Detachment: Management and Challenges Gaurav Shah, MD

9:40 – 10:10 am Coffee break / visit exhibits

Reciprocal ArrangementsWAEPS has reciprocal arrangements with ophthalmology societies in Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Alaska, and British Columbia. Physicians, providing proof of membership in their respective state and province societies, may register at the Active WAEPS Member rate.

DisabilitiesWe encourage participation by all individuals. If you require assistance, please notify Debra Alderman at the WAEPS office at 206-956-3650 at least 30 days prior to the conference. Advance notification is essential in order for us to serve you better. We’ll be glad to help. Note that our conference venue is fully accessible and ADA compliant.

Other needs?• Moms needing access to our “pump

room” during breaks should contact us for details.

• Special dietary needs? Let us know and we’ll do our best to accommodate.

Faculty

OMIC PresentationThursday evening, March 31

A Storm is Brewing: Seeking Protection from Professional Liability Hazards

ACCME ACCREDITATION

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Washington State Medical Association and Washington Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons. The WSMA is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The WSMA designates this live activity for a maximum of 8.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This activity meets the criteria for up to 8.75 hours of Category I CME credit to satisfy the re-licensure requirements of the Washington State Medical Quality Assurance Commission.

Neuro-ophthalmologyLearn pearls for evaluating the patient with double vision, unilateral optic disc swelling, unexplained vision loss, and for differentiating glaucomatous versus neurologic optic neuropathies.

Cataract SurgeryDiscover how patients determine the value of eye care services, what an integrated care system is, and how to deliver improved cataract surgery outcomes.

GlaucomaDifferentiate the various microinvasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) procedures that are currently available or in development, learn the utility of optical coherence tomography (OCT) imaging in the management of glaucoma, review the essentials of the Tube versus Trabeculectomy (TVT) Study, and develop a rational approach to IOP lowering in glaucoma patients using the best available data on pharmacologic IOP lowering.

2016 Meeting Highlights:RetinaReview the challenges encountered in managing specific types of retinal detachments as well as the anticipated anatomic and functional outcomes following repair. Gain knowledge of ocular imaging technology in development and the anticipated benefit to patient care when such technology becomes clinically available. Learn the anticipated surgical outcomes and predictive values for epiretinal membrane (ERM) repair. Develop familiarity with the current treatment strategies for managing macular edema in the setting of retinal vein occlusion.

MedicolegalLearn the most effective ways to minimize the risk of claims and professional liability incidents.

Karl C. Golnik, MDUniversity of Cincinnati and Cincinnati Eye InstituteCincinnati, OH

Nathan M. Radcliffe, MDNew York Eye Surgery Center Bronx, NY

Gaurav Shah, MDThe Retina Institute St. Louis, MO

Steven Lane, MDMedical Director, Associated Eye Care and Adjunct Clinical Professor University of Minnesota St. Paul, MN

Be sure to sign in while in the presentation room to ensure your OMIC discount.Current WAEPS members earn a 10% discount for completion of this activity.www.omic.com

Daniel J. Briceland, MDOMIC Committee Member

Presenters:Paul Weber, JD

Vice-President of Risk Management/Legal at OMIC

photo credit: ©Tim Thompson

n The Conference Center800 Pike Street • Seattle, WA 98101206-694-5000

This year’s meeting takes place at the “The Conference Center.” The Conference Center is located right in the heart of downtown at 8th and Pike Street with easy access to Interstate 5, convenient parking, the airport light rail link and the many great things Seattle has to offer.

InformationDebra Alderman, Executive Directordirect: 206-956-3650 | fax: 206-441-5863email: waeps@waeps.org

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The Washington State Convention Center operates two covered parking garages that adjoin each other and the Convention Center. Convention Center parking is located in close proximity to two I-5 exits and is accessible from the eastside of the freeway. The Conference Center entrance is on the north side of Pike Street and 8th Avenue. No parking validation is available for WAEPS program participants.

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LodgingOut of town participants may book rooms at a discounted rate of $169.00 per night at our new conference hotel, MOTIF, a few blocks from The Conference Center. A link to our dedicated reservation page offering this rate is on our website: http://www.waeps.org/annual-meeting

There are a limited number of rooms available at that rate, and the discount expires on February 29, 2016. We recommend that your book your room right away.

TransportationThe distance from Sea-Tac Airport to the Motif hotel in downtown Seattle is approximately 18 miles. Taxi rates vary between $35-$45. The Sound Transit Link Light Rail stops about one block away and a ticket costs $2.50 from the airport. For more information on transit options, visit: http://m.soundtransit.org/Rider-Guide/Popular-destinations/Airport-service

Many buses stop within two blocks of the Conference Center and the Motif Hotel. We recommend you visit http://metro.kingcounty.gov/ to find the best route.

Cancellation PolicyCancellation requests must be submitted in writing. There is a $50.00 fee for cancellations received by March 1, 2016.

No refunds will be issued for cancellations received after March 1, 2016.

Fee & RegistrationFee for the physician program depends on your WAEPS membership category. Your 2016 dues must be paid in order to register at the member rate. Early-bird discount applies to registrations received no later than March 1, 2016.

This year we encourage all participants to register online on our website: www.waeps.org/annual-meeting. You’ll have the option to pay online or to request an invoice at the end of the registration process. If you need assistance or need to register via hard-copy registration form, please email waeps@waeps.org or phone 206-956-3631.

The Washington Academy of Eye Physicians & Surgeons wishes to thank the following exhibitors for their participation in the 2016 Annual Meeting:

2020 EHR

Allergan Eye Care

Allergan – Retina

Bausch & Lomb

Beaver Visitec International

Carl Zeiss Meditec

Ellex Inc.

Erickson Laboratories, Inc.

Erickson Labs Northwest

Glaukos

Heidelberg Engineering

Hoya Surgical Optics, Inc.

Imprimis

IRIDEX

Katena

Marco Opthalmic, Inc.

Modernizing Medicine

MST (Microsurgical Technology)

New World Medical, Inc.

Nidek, Inc.

Oculus, Inc.

OMIC

Optovue, Inc.

Rayner Intraocular Lenses Ltd

Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.

Sensor Medical Technology

Sightlife

Sightpath

TearLab

Vision Matters, LLC

Walman Instrument Group

An updated list of exhibitors will be provided at the meeting.