Premier Education for Optometrists, Paraoptometrics, Opticians and Staff National & State Speakers Staff Education Multi-Track Education with the latest topics and techniques Paraoptometric / Optician / Staff Speakers Include

Doctors, it pays to go to the TOA CONVENTION

Friday, February 19 & Saturday, February 20 HELP YOUR PRACTICE and YOUR WALLET at the same time! Attend the entire Branding Texas Style seminar and you will qualify for a $200 rebate. TOP Industry Companies will share the latest in technology, pharmaceuticals, and programs that will assist you in serving your patients, your practice and your bottom line. Don’t miss out on $200.

Drew Biondo, OD Marc Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO Randolph Brooks, OD, FAAO Peter Cass, OD John Coble, OD, FAAO Charles Connor, OD, PhD, FAAO Derek Cunningham, OD, FAAO

Jennifer Deakins, OD Joe DeLoach, OD, FAAO Mark Gustafson Matt Kauffman, OD, FAAO Janelle Routhier, OD Kyle Sandberg, OD, FAAO Diane Shechtman, OD, FAAO

Laurie Sorrenson, OD, FAAO Jenny Terrell, OD, FAAO Craig Thomas, OD, FAAO Bill Townsend, OD, FAAO Maria Walker, OD, FAAO and more...

Sandra Fortenberry, OD, FAAO Mark Gustafson Tami Hagemeyer, ABOC Matt Kauffman, OD, FAAO Lynn Lawrence, CPOT, ABOC

David Osolnick Benny Pena, OD Maria Walker, OD, FAAO and more..

Watch and learn while the optometry schools of Texas compete in a Jeopardy style contest. Student teams will answer a set of questions created by a panel of optometric experts. At the end of the contest, the team with the most points will earn the bragging rights to the 2016 Texas Eye Bowl for an entire year. Audience members will gain information on a broad range of optometric education topics that include new and updated information as well as a refresher of basic optometry knowledge in a fun and lively environment.

Who will have luck on their side this time? Come find out!

Join us Thursday night right after CE and see if it’s YOU!

At the end of the night, enjoy dessert, drinks and spending time with your friends and colleagues.

Option 1: Late Night CE - Includes boxed supper, continuing education and Dessert Reception.

Option 2: Awards Ceremony - Includes President’s Reception, TOA Awards Ceremony and Dessert Reception.

The TOA is once again offering a SATURDAY NIGHT OPTION.

Optometrists can choose their Saturday Night events. Doctors will have the choice of ONE of the below options:

BE SURE TO INDICATE YOUR CHOICE WHEN

YOU REGISTER!!

Join your colleagues, vendors ,and guests in the Giving Sight - SWING FOR SIGHT Golfing Event. Work on your swing and give sight at the same time! Charitable proceeds will benefit the “International Charity of -Choice”, Optometry Giving Sight and are tax deductible. Location: Barton Creek Country Club

Time: Shot Gun Start 10am (arrive by 9:30am)

Donation: $150 (includes green fee and lunch)

Play as a Single or Team of Four

Exhibitors, guests, and friends welcome to participate

Meet with UHCO Students, Faculty, and Alumni Thursday night. Share information and catch up with your

fellow convention attendees over a great bowl of warm chili and an ice cold beer.

Frames, scanning lasers, diagnostic equipment, office supplies, office design, insurance, pharmaceuticals, financial lending, practice management and that's just the beginning. More specials, more companies, more information… TOA brings MORE CHOICES!

Need an Associate? Partner? Looking to sell your practice? Meet and greet fourth year optometry students looking for opportunities. FREE to TOA MEMBERS and $200 for non-members.

Doctors...Let’s Boogie! You and your spouse are invited to drink cocktails and visit with TOP VENDORS. Doctors be sure to collect all the stickers for a chance to win CASH PRIZES!

Registration Information

Additional Selections:

Sponsor a Student $200 x (per) = _______

Student Name 1) __________________________________________________

Student Name 2) __________________________________________________

or General Student Fund (TOA will designate)

Extra Tickets (Included in Spouse / Guest Registration)

Award Ceremony & Dessert Reception $100 x = _______

Golf - SWING FOR SIGHT GOLF Event - February 18, 2016 (Proceeds go to benefit Optometry Giving Sight)

Individual Golf $150

If you wish to play as a team e-mail events@txeyedoctors.com or call 512-707-2020

PAYMENT INFORMATION

My check for $ ____________ is enclosed.

(Payable to the Texas Optometric Association)

Account # ___________________________________________________

Expires _________ / _________ 3 Digit Security Code _______________

Signature ___________________________________________________

CE for this convention is available as a complete package ONLY

Charge my credit card $___________ information below

CATEGORIES Note New Cut-Off Dates

By 1/22

By 5pm 2/5

After 5pm 2/5

Optometrist: “Professional Responsibility” (Ethics) Course Included

TOA/AOA Member $435 $535 $635 _______ Non-TOA/AOA Member $635 $735 $835 _______ TOA/AOA Life Member $375 $375 $375 _______ TOA/AOA Retired Member $375 $375 $375 _______

Optometry School Full-Time Faculty TOA/AOA Member $395 $435 $475 _______ 2015 Graduate Member $235 $335 $435 _______ 2012 - 2014 Graduate Member $335 $435 $535 _______

Paraoptometric / Optician / Staff:

Doctor’s TOA Member $175 $200 $225 _______

Doctor’s Non-TOA Member $225 $250 $275 _______

Dr’s Name __________________________________________

Students: Texas Optometry Students: contact your local STOA Office. Affiliate (out of Texas) Students: contact the TOA Office.

Spouse / Guest: $185 $210 $235 _______

Spouse / Guest Name _________________________________

Exhibit Hall ONLY or Extra Badges (Not for vendor registration)

Friday OR Saturday $60 x _____= ______

Friday & Saturday $110 x _____= ______

Names for exhibit hall only or extra badges and day(s) preference

_________________________ Fri only Sat only Fri & Sat Children (over 2 and under 12)

$40 x _____ (# children) x _____ (# days) = _______

_________________________ Fri only Sat only Fri & Sat

One Registration Form Per Registrant or Register On-line at http://texas.aoa.org. On-Site Registration ONLY After February 12th Refund Policy: Full Refund if notified by February 5, 2016; $50 Refund fee if notified one week prior to convention; no refund in final week of convention

Please Print Registrant:

______________________________ _____________________________ ___________________ ____________________ _________________ Last First Nickname/Badge Name Suffix License #

Office Address ______________________________________________________ City/State__________________________________ Zip ____________

Office Phone ( ) __________________ Fax ( ) ____________________ E-Mail ___________________________________________________

By giving TOA your e-mail address you will automatically be signed up to receive the TOA E-News and other optometry related information. Doctors - You must be pre-registered to receive your $200 rebate check on-site, otherwise, it will be mailed to you.

116th TOA Annual Convention February 18 - 21, 2016 Hilton Austin Downtown

Registration # ___________________ FOR TOA USE ONLY

MAIL TO TOA LOCK BOX: Texas Optometric Association, Inc.

P.O. Box 47043, San Antonio, TX 78265-7043

FAX TO:

512-326-8504

SEND YOUR COMPLETED FORM AND PAYMENT BY

DOCTORS: SATURDAY NIGHT OPTIONS

(MUST Choose One)

1. Late Night CE (Includes boxed supper, CE and the Dessert Reception)

2. Awards Ceremony (Includes President’s Reception, Awards Ceremony and the Dessert Reception)

3. Neither (I will not be attending either option Saturday Night)

Paraoptometric, Optician or Staff: SATURDAY OPTION (Limited Seating)

FREE Hands-On Skills Workshop

- Speaker: Lynn Lawrence, CPOT, ABOC

DOCTORS: FRIDAY OPTION (Limited Seating)

The Cardiovascular Benefits of Metabolic Conditioning for Your Patients - Speaker: Janelle Routhier, OD FREE

DOCTORS: SUNDAY OPTION (Limited Seating)

Surcharge Your Practice With Sceleral Lenses - Speaker: Drew Biondo, OD FREE

Paraoptometric, Optician or Staff: THURSDAY OPTION (Limited Seating)

FREE Lensometry Workshop - Speakers: Sandra Fortenberry,

OD, FAAO & Tami Hagemeyer, ABOC

DOCTORS: FRIDAY OPTION

TOA/AOA Member Optometrist FREE

NON - TOA/AOA Member Optometrist $200

JOB PLACEMENT SOCIAL

Be sure to check on-line starting Early February. We will be adding handouts as they become available.

Friday, February 19th 6:30am - 8:00am Continental Breakfast

6:30am - 8:00pm Registration - 4th Floor Lobby

7:00am - 8:00am Randolph Brooks, OD, FAAO

"Implementation of VEP & PERG Technology; How Electrophysiology Can Enhance Patient Care” (TPA/DPA) Join Randolph Brooks, OD, FAAO in a discussion on the implementation of emerging VEP and PERG technology in clinical practice. Dr. Brooks will review how electrophysiological vision testing has been used by optometrists and ophthalmolo-gists as a key addition to other vision tests to improve medical decision making. He will also be discussing important considerations and aspects of integrating this new office-based technology into private practice.

Sponsored by Diopsys

7:00am - 8:00am Craig Thomas, OD

“Re-Discover the Retina - Non-Invasive Screening for Early Stage Detection of Retina and Choroid Disease” (TPA/DPA) Early intervention is a key component in the management of inflammatory and degenerative retinal disease. Multi-spectral technology provides Doctors with the advanced means to non-invasively evaluate the structural and metabolic function of the optic nerve, retina and choroid. Case studies with comparative data utilizing various technologies will be highlighted.

Sponsored by Annidis

8:00am - 10:00am Craig Thomas, OD

“The Structure Function Junction” (TPA/DPA) This course reviews the application of functional testing in combination with structural imaging as a method of diagnosing and monitoring glaucoma and glaucoma suspects. The course details the use and appropriate applications of new equipment such as electronretinography, visual evoked potential tests, pupillary light reflex tests and color vision examinations.

8:00am - 10:00am Marc Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO

“Off Label Does Not Mean Off Limits” (TPA.DPA) Do your patients ever wish they had thicker eyelashes? Are you lamenting those dry eye patients? There has got to be a treatment, right? This lecture will take a closer look at those medications that we use for treatment not related to their intended use. Off-label use of medications can be a win-win for you and your patients.

10:00am - 12:00pm HOUSE of DELEGATES, Part One

“HOUSE of DELEGATES, Part One” (General) The 2016 Texas Optometric Association House of Delegates session will offer optometrists an exclusive insight into the status the profession in Texas. This session will allow attendees to hear first-hand what is planned for Texas Optometry as we prepare for Sunset Legislation in 2017.

11:00am - 12:00pm Janelle Routhier, OD

LIMITED SEATING: “The Cardiovascular Benefits of Metabolic Conditioning for Your Patients” (TPA/DPA) This course is interactive and will go through the positive effects of metabolic conditioning for the optometric patient, showcasing the benefits of exercise, namely strength training, for the entire body and the eye. 12:00pm - 1:30pm Lunch (TBD)

BRANDING TEXAS STYLE 1:30

“Branding Texas Style” (NO Continuing Education)

4:15 - 5:00pm Exhibit Hall Opening Reception

5:00pm - 8:00pm Exhibit Hall and Dinner

8:00pm - 9:00pm Charles Conner, OD, FAAO, PhD

“Come Taste the Education” (Wine Tasting Event)

9:00pm - 11:00pm “BTS” Friday Night Room Crawl (Doctors and Spouses)

(General) Not all wines are created equal. Come learn which wines are effective in neutralizing oxidants and free radicals, depressing blood fat and inhibiting the destruc-tion of collagen. This session will explain the vascular benefits of red wine and how they can help your patients.

7:30pm - 9:30pm NGTF: Job Placement Social (See page 2)

Thursday, February 18th 10:00am Charity Golf Tournament

Proceeds to benefit Optometry Giving Sight

11:00am - 9:30pm Registration - 4th Floor Lobby

12:00pm - 2:00pm Peter Cass, OD; Laurie Sorrenson, OD, FAAO, Bill Townsend,OD, FAAO and Craig Thomas, OD

“Expert Panelist: Practice Management Part I” (General) This panel will offer unique insight into how successful optometry practices are operated on a day to day basis. Doctors with proven track records will lend their expertise to ODs in the audienceto improve a variety of office issues that may arise.

Sponsored by Optometric Business Solutions

2:00pm - 4:00pm Peter Cass, OD; Laurie Sorrenson, OD, FAAO Bill Townsend, OD, FAAO and Craig Thomas, OD

“Expert Panelist: Practice Management Part II” (General) This panel will offer unique insight into how successful optometry practices are operated on a day to day basis. Doctors with proven track records will lend their expertise to ODs in the audience to improve a variety of office issues that may arise.

Sponsored by Optometric Business Solutions

4:00pm - 6:15pm Marc Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO, Kyle Sandberg, OD, FAAO

Derek Cunningham, OD, FAAO

“Expert Panelist: Anterior and Posterior Segment” (TPA/DPA) Have an opportunity to hear expert doctors present their most interesting patient cases. Hear how to diagnose and treat a variety of common and not-so-common diseases. This panel will help you gain valuable insight into what really goes on during difficult cases.

6:15pm - 7:30pm Chili Dinner Sponsored by University of Houston College of Optometry

7:30pm - 8:45pm Marc Bloomenstein, OD, FAAO, Kyle Sandberg, OD, FAAO

Derek Cunningham, OD, FAAO

“Expert Panelist: Oral and Pharmaceuticals; New Emerging Treatments and Techniques” (TPA/DPA) What’s new in oral and pharmaceutical treatments? What new technologies are out on the horizon? Expert panelists will discuss what you need to know to be better informed and educated so that you can offer the latest treatments to your patients.

9:30pm - 11:30pm “Poker Night” Sponsored by OCuSOFT

Registration Includes: “Optometrist” Registration Includes: Continuing Education Classes UHCO Chili Dinner Thursday Night Entertainment TOA Continental Breakfasts Exhibit Hall Access Branding Texas Style Session and Rebate Friday Night Room Crawl (you and spouse) Saturday Night Option (Awards Ceremony or Late Night CE) Saturday Night Dessert Reception “Paraoptometric / Optician / Staff” Registration Includes: Continuing Education Classes UHCO Chili Dinner Thursday Night Entertainment TOA Continental Breakfasts Exhibit Hall Access Saturday Box Dinner Saturday Night Dessert Reception “Spouse / Guest” Registration Includes: UHCO Chili Dinner Thursday Night Entertainment TOA Continental Breakfasts Exhibit Hall Access Friday Night Room Crawl with attending OD Saturday Night Awards Ceremony and Dessert Reception

Saturday, February 20th

6:30am - 8:00am Continental Breakfast

6:30am - 9:30pm Registration - 4th Floor Lobby

7:00am - 8:00am Joe DeLoach, OD, FAAO

"Professional Responsibility Course” (Ethics) This year’s edition of the Professional Responsibility Course will incorporate two subjects. Part One will cover issues that the Texas Optometry Board requested to be addressed including Drug Prescribing Information, Professional Designation, Electronic Health Records and New Rule 277.10-Remedial Plans. Two will deal with the core concept of this course, Professional Ethics. Through examples, challenges in ethical behavior will be debated.

BRANDING TEXAS STYLE

8:00am “Branding Texas Style” (NO Continuing Education)

10:00am - 12:00pm HOUSE of DELEGATES, Part Two

“HOUSE of DELEGATES, Part Two” (General) The 2016 Texas Optometric Association House of Delegates session will offer optometrists an exclusive insight into the status the profession in Texas. This session will allow attendees to hear first-hand what is planned for Texas Optometry as we prepare for Sunset Legislation in 2017. 11:00am - 12:00pm Diana Shechtman, OD, FAAO & Peter Cass, OD

"Incorporating Retinal Disease Treatment into Primary Care" (TPA/DPA) This lecture will cover retinal diseases, which typically present to an optometric practice. A comprehensive case presentation format will be used to discuss clinical presentation, management & overall coding. 12:00pm - 3:00pm Exhibit Hall and Lunch

3:00pm - 4:00pm Mark Gustafson, CPR Resources

“First Aid” (TPA/DPA) JOINT - From bumps to burns and chest pains to choking, this class shares with you important steps that can make a huge difference in someone’s emergency. First aid steps offered in a practical fashion that is sure to make sense.

3:00pm - 5:00pm

(TPA/DPA)

4:00pm - 5:00pm Mark Gustafson, CPR Resources

"CPR: Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation - Certification" (TPA/DPA) JOINT - This class covers how to perform CPR on infants, children, and adults in a practical and fun fashion. There is even an APP for CPR too!

Sunday, February 21st 7:30am - 9:00am Continental Breakfast

8:00am - 11:00am Registration - 4th Floor Lobby

8:00am - 10:00am Diane Shechtman, OD, FAAO

“Tip of the Iceberg” (TPA/DPA) The proper diagnosis of a posterior segment ocular lesion may be challenging. This course will review distinct posterior ocular lesions seen in practice today. The course will highlight the associated underlying systemic disease and potential for mortality, as well as the proper management of the distinct lesion.

8:00am - 10:00am Drew Biondo, OD

LIMITED SEATING: “Surcharge Your Practice With Sceleral Lenses” (TPA/DPA) This workshop will introduce attendees to scleral lenses, indications, bene-fits, and simplified fitting techniques proven to optimize success to the patient. The main focus will be on the 1-2-3 easy fitting of the lenses and the potential benefits that scleral lenses can offer for the right indications. Advanced troubleshooting techniques will also be covered. An interactive hands-on workshop will provide the attendee a higher level of confidence in fitting and evaluating a scleral lens.

Sponsored by X-Cel

Watch and learn while the optometry schools of Texas compete in a Jeopardy style contest. Student teams will answer a set of questions created by a panel of optometric experts. At the end of contest, the team with the most points will earn the bragging rights to the 2016 Texas Eye Bowl for an entire year. Audience members will gain information on a broad range of optometric education topics that include new and updated information as well as a refresher of basic optometry knowledge in a fun and lively environment.

SATURDAY NIGHT OPTION 1: LATE NIGHT CE 5:00pm - 8:40pm Maria Walker, OD, FAAO & Matt Kauffman, OD, FAAO

"Fitting Contact Lenses in the Contemporary World"

6:40 pm (20 minute break)

Grab n’ Go Boxed Supper Break

8:30pm - 12:00am Dessert Reception Sponsored by the Doctors of Texas State Optical

SATURDAY NIGHT OPTION 2: AWARDS CEREMONY 6:00pm - 7:00pm Presidential Reception

Sponsored by UIW Rosenberg School of Optometry

7:00pm - 8:30pm Awards Ceremony Sponsored by OOGP

8:30pm - 12:00am Dessert Reception Sponsored by the Doctors of Texas State Optical

Saturday, February 20th (cont.)

Thursday, February 18th 11:00am - 9:30pm Registration 6:15pm - 7:30pm Chili Dinner Sponsored by UHCO 9:30pm - 11:30pm “Poker Night”

Sponsored by OCuSOFT Friday, February 19th 6:30am - 8:00am Continental Breakfast 6:30am - 8:00pm Registration 5:00pm - 8:00pm Exhibit Hall & Dinner 9:00pm - 11:00pm “BTS” Room Crawl with Your OD

Saturday, February 20th 6:30am - 8:00am Continental Breakfast 6:30am - 9:30pm Registration 9:00am - 12:00pm AFVA Business Meeting and Brunch 12:00pm - 3:00pm Exhibit Hall and Lunch 6:00pm - 7:00pm Presidential Reception

Sponsored by UIWRSO 7:00pm - 8:30pm Awards Ceremony

Sponsored by OOGP 8:30pm - 12:00am Dessert Reception

Sponsored by the Doctors of TSO Sunday, February 21st 7:30am - 9:00am Continental Breakfast 8:00am - 11:00am Registration

AFVA Schedule (Guest / Spouse)

Thursday, February 18th 11:00am - 9:30pm Registration - 4th Floor Lobby

2:00pm - 4:00pm LIMITED SEATING: “Lensometry Workshop” Sandra Fortenberry, OD, FAAO &

Tami Hagemeyer, ABOC

CPO/CPOA ABO

2:00pm - 4:00pm

“Millennials & Retail: How To Connect With This Key Demographic”

- Benny Pena, OD

CPO/CPOA

4:00pm - 5:00pm

"3 Steps To A More Profitable Practice" - Tami Hagemeyer, ABOC

CPO/CPOA

4:00 - 6:00pm “Conflict Avoidance and Resolution” - Sharon Carter

CPO/CPOA ABO

5:00pm - 6:00pm "Task Specific Eyewear" - Tami Hagemeyer, ABOC

CPO/CPOA ABO

6:15pm - 7:30pm

7:30pm - 8:30pm

"Building an Unbeatable Team" - Sharon Carter

CPO/CPOA ABO

9:30pm - 11:30pm “Poker Night” Sponsored by OCuSOFT

Friday, February 19th 6:30am - 8:00am Continental Breakfast

6:30am - 8:00pm Registration - 4th Floor Lobby

8:00am - 10:00am "Coding and Billing" - Sharon Carter

CPO/CPOA ABO

10:00am - 12:00pm JOINT

"Patient Satisfaction Vs Patient Loyalty" - Sharon Carter

CPO/CPOA ABO

12:00pm - 1:30pm Lunch (TBD)

1:00pm - 3:00pm - Sharon Carter

CPO/CPOA ABO

3:00pm - 5:00pm "Business Ethics” - Lynn Lawrence, CPOT, ABOC

CPO/CPOA

5:00pm - 8:00pm Exhibit Hall and Dinner

Chili Dinner

4:15pm - 5:00pm Exhibit Hall Opening Reception

Saturday, February 20th 6:30am - 8:00am Continental Breakfast

6:30am - 9:30pm Registration - 4th Floor Lobby

9:00am - 10:00am "Five Online Strategies for Making More While Working Less"

- David Osolnlick Sponsored by iMatrix

CPO/CPOA

9:00am - 12:00pm LIMITED SEATING: "Hands-OnSkills Workshop" - Lynn Lawrence, CPOT, ABOC

CPO/CPOA

10:00am - 11:00am

"Six Ways To Be A Team That Rocks” - Sharon Carter

CPO/CPOA ABO

11:00am - 12:00pm "Total Recall" - Sharon Carter

CPO/CPOA

12:00pm - 3:00pm Exhibit Hall and Lunch

3:00pm - 4:00pm "First Aid" - Mark Gustafson, CPR Resources

CPO/CPOA

3:00pm - 4:00pm "The Lacrimal System" - Lynn Lawrence, CPOT, ABOC

CPO/CPOA

4:00pm - 5:00pm "Computers and My Health" - Lynn Lawrence, CPOT, ABOC

CPO/CPOA

4:00pm - 5:00pm

"CPR" - Mark Gustafson, CPR Resources

CPO/CPOA

5:00pm - 8:40pm

"Fitting Contact Lenses in the Contemporary World"

Maria Walker, OD, FAAO & Matt Kauffman, OD, FAAO

CPO/CPOA

6:40 pm (20 minute break)

Saturday Night CE Grab n’ Go Boxed Supper

7:30pm - 12:00am Dessert Reception Sponsored by the Doctors of Texas State Optical

OR Optional for Additional Cost

6:00pm - 7:00pm

7:00pm - 8:30pm Awards Ceremony Sponsored by OOGP

Sunday, February 21st 7:30am - 9:00am Continental Breakfast

7:30am - 11:00am Registration - 4th Floor Lobby

Presidential Reception Sponsored by UIW Rosenberg School of Optometry

Texas Optometric Association 116th Annual Convention 1104 West Avenue Austin, TX 78701 512-707-2020 ♦ 512-326-8504 fax ♦ http://texas.aoa.org

Hilton Austin (Downtown)

500 E. Fourth Street Austin, TX 78701

Phone: 512-482-8000

ONLINE: http://texas.aoa.org/x28070.xml#Information

GROUP RATE: Starting at $204

LIMTED NUMBER OF ROOMS AVAILABLE Cut Off Date: Jan. 26th