Download 22nd Annual WOA Northwoods Education Event

6510 Grand Teton Plaza, Suite 312
Madison, WI 53719
To:
Wisconsin/Michigan Optometrists
From: Dr. Tim Frederiksen - Chair, Northwoods Education Event
Date: August 2015
22nd Annual WOA Northwoods Education Event
October 9-10, 2015
Hiawatha Lodge, Eagle River, WI
Are you looking for “unique CE in a unique setting?” Attend the 2015 Northwoods Education Event at
Hiawatha Lodge in Eagle River, WI, and look no further! The Hiawatha Lodge Inn is located on the Eagle
River Chain of Lakes and includes a spacious lobby with an aquarium, LCD TV and fireplace, a sunny rec
room that includes pool and ping pong tables, lots of outdoor tables and seating, and refreshingly large
sleeping rooms. The Eagle River area offers many opportunities including fishing, hunting, golfing, hiking,
biking, and shopping.
Eight hours of quality continuing education are offered at this year’s event. A lineup of four top-notch
speakers will present excellent CE, and speakers include: Dr. Gerald Clarke, OptiVision - Fox Valley; Drs.
Jennifer Unger and Michael Vrabec, Valley Eye Associates - Appleton and Oshkosh; and Dr. Thomas
Harvey, TLC Laser Eye Centers - Eau Claire.
Dr. Clarke will kick things off on Friday morning with lectures covering a corneal cross-linking, intacts, and
i-stent, and the day will conclude with Dr. Jennifer Unger providing attendees an update on glaucoma.
Saturday morning will feature an update on corneal refractive surgery by Dr. Vrabec, followed by new IOL
techniques, ocular surface disease treatment, and glaucoma meds by Dr. Harvey.
The education schedule will remain as usual, with two hours Friday morning and evening and four hours on
Saturday morning. On Friday and Saturday, a continental breakfast will be served, along with hors d'oeuvres
during Friday evening’s education session. Whether you like to fish, golf, or just enjoy a fall walk in the north
woods, this unique WOA CE seminar is perfect for you.
Accommodations consist of motel rooms priced at $80 for Thursday evening and $90 for Friday or Saturday
evening (plus 10% tax). To make reservations, please call the lodge at 715-479-4442 and let them know you
are with the Wisconsin Optometric Association. You will need to provide your contact information and a credit
card. Check out the lodge at www.hialodge.com. All reservations must be made no later than September
10, and rooms will not be guaranteed at the group rate after this date.
Please complete the enclosed registration form, and mail or fax it to the WOA. You can also register online
through the WOA website by using the following link: https://www.woa-eyes.org/event_registration?id=27.
The early bird deadline for registration is September 15, and the regular registration deadline is
October 2.
Previous participants can attest to the quality and quantity of the fun that has been a part of this event for the
past 21 years.
2015 Wisconsin Optometric Association
Northwoods Education Event
EDUCATION SCHEDULE
Friday, October 9
7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Gerald Clarke, M.D. (2 hours OP)
“Corneal Cross-Linking & Intacts”
The treatment of ectatic corneal disease has dramatically changed with these two modalities, with deference of
corneal transplant in over 80% of cases.
“I-Stent”
This shunting procedure has decreased drop usage in post-cataract glaucoma patients by 75%.
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Jennifer Unger, M.D. (2 hours GL)
“Glaucoma Update”
This course will discuss the epidemiology of glaucoma in terms of the characteristics of those who get it and how
common it is. Proper evaluation of patients will be discussed, along with pressure and aqueous humor dynamics.
Open angle, angle closure, and childhood glaucoma will be discussed. Medical management strategies as well
as laser and incisional surgery co-management will be covered as well.
Saturday, October 10
7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Michael Vrabec, M.D. (2 hours OP)
“Corneal Refractive Surgery Update”
This course will cover iDesign, the new Visx custom LASIK procedure, and co-management strategies for optometrists. Acufocus, the first FDA approved intra-corneal inlay for presbyopia, will also be discussed. Finally, the
expanded family of lenses with the Tecnis Multifocal Intraocular Lens will be covered.
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Thomas Harvey, M.D. (50 min OP, 25 min AS, 25 min GL)
“New IOL Calculation Techniques: Abnormal Eyes Need Not Apply”
Refractive outcome data from a series of premium cataract patients will be reviewed. Emphasis on modern calculation techniques, developing IOL selection strategies, and co-management requirements will also be reviewed. The attendee will appreciate the challenges of IOL selection and enhancement options if targets are
missed.
“Ocular Surface Disease Treatment: Get A Lot While You Are Young”
Basic ocular surface physiology will be reviewed. Emphasis on treatment strategies involving anti-inflammatory
therapy will be discussed. Natural aging processes for ocular surface and eyelids will be highlighted by using examples of infrared images, point-of-care diagnostics, and traditional low-technology testing.
“Why I Don’t Like Glaucoma Drops”
Glaucoma medications will be reviewed. Side effect profiles of various medications will be discussed. Nonscalpel (i.e. laser) treatments as well as micro-incision surgical options (e.g. iStent) will be highlighted. Patient
follow up recommendations as well as co-management pitfalls will be emphasized.
SPEAKERS
Gerald Clarke, M.D.
Gerald Clarke, M.D., a board certified
ophthalmologist, received his undergraduate degree from the University of
Notre Dame. He graduated first in his
class from Loyola University School of
Medicine. After completing his residency
at Milwaukee’s Eye Institute, he founded Ophthalmic Surgery of Wisconsin in
Oshkosh and partnered with OptiVision
surgeon Dr. Stephen Dudley in 2004.
Dr. Clarke is a pioneer in his field. He performed the first Radial Keratotomy in Wisconsin. He has performed thousands of LASIK laser
vision correction procedures as well. Dr. Clarke is a national leader in
the field of cataract surgery. He and Dr. Dudley were the very first in
the area to perform Laser Enhanced High Def Cataract Surgery and
develop a “No Drops/No Hassle” intra-ocular medication delivery
system.
Jennifer Unger, M.D.
Dr. Unger is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of
San Francisco State University and Alpha
Omega Alpha graduate of Loma Linda
University School of Medicine in Southern
California. During her medical school studies, she was a mentor to newer students,
providing tutoring services in both physiology and statistics. A California native, she
moved to Wisconsin in 2003 to continue
her medical and surgical training in ophthalmology at the Eye Institute (MCW) in
Milwaukee.
After completing her ophthalmology residency in 2007 and becoming
Board Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO), Dr.
Unger has continued to practice in Wisconsin, joining Valley Eye
Associates in 2015. Her experience includes medical, surgical, and
laser techniques for the treatment of glaucoma, diabetic eye disease,
macular degeneration, cataracts, and a host of other comprehensive
Dr. Clarke is a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, a ophthalmology conditions. In addition to private practice, she served
as Staff Physician at the VA Zablocki Medical Center in Milwaukee,
member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, the Sports Ophthalmology Association of the Americas, and a gaining valuable experience working with our nations veterans.
member of the American Medical Association as well as the Wisconsin Medical Society.
Michael Vrabec, M.D.
Thomas Harvey, M.D.
Dr. Thomas Harvey is Board Certified in Ophthalmology and licensed in Wisconsin. He
performs a wide variety of refractive procedures and has expertise in laser vision correction, incisional astigmatism reduction,
phakic lens implantation, and refractive lens
surgeries. His core goal is to provide the safest, best quality of vision correction for the
patient considering surgery.
Dr. Vrabec, a native of Wisconsin, graduated
with honors (A.O.A.) from the University of
Wisconsin Medical School, where he also
completed his residency training in Ophthalmology. A fellow of the American College of
Surgeons, he is certified by the American
Board of Eye Surgery.
Dr. Vrabec completed fellowships in corneal
transplantation at the University of Iowa and
another fellowship in refractive surgery at the Hunkeler Eye Center in
Kansas City, Missouri. For six years, he directed the corneal transDr. Harvey graduated with honors in genetics
plant and refractive surgery service at the University of Vermont,
from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and later attended medical
earning tenure in 1994. In the Fox Valley since that time, he mainschool at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He completed his ophtains an active practice in small incision, no stitch, no shot High Defithalmology residency at the University of Pittsburgh, where he was
nition Laser Cataract Surgery™ (including Lifestyle Multifocal, AcChief Resident. After residency, Dr. Harvey received specialty traincommodative, and Toric IOLs), refractive surgery (including iLASIK
ing in cornea, anterior segment, and refractive surgery at Baylor Coland PRK), corneal transplantation, and various types of laser surlege of Medicine in Houston, Texas.
gery. He has performed over 28,000 refractive procedures, over
45,000 cataract surgeries, and is the only double-board certified surDr. Harvey is currently a member of several organizations, including:
geon in Wisconsin (in both LASIK and cataract surgery) by the Amerthe American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Medical
ican Board of Eye Surgeons (www.aces-abes.org). He was the first
Association, the State Medical Society of Wisconsin, the American
doctor in Wisconsin to perform iLASIK, High Definition Laser CataSociety of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and the Wisconsin Alumract Surgery™, INTACS, ECP laser treatment, the Verisyse Implantni Association.
able Contact Lens, and the Fugo Blade. He also performed the first
laser-assisted cornea transplant in Wisconsin and was the first surFollowing medical school, Dr. Harvey was awarded the Outstanding
geon in the state to be included in an FDA Study on Corneal CollaTransitional Year Resident Award during his internship at St. Jogen Crosslinking, a treatment for keratoconus, demonstrating his
seph's Hospital in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Harvey's ongoing parcommitment to bringing the best eye technology the world has to
ticipation with national committees for cornea and refractive surgery
offer to his patients.
reflect his commitment to excellence in these fields. For three consecutive years, he served on a missionary surgical team in HonduThe author of over 50 professional journal articles and two textbooks,
ras. In addition to seeing patients, Dr. Harvey has various research
Dr. Vrabec belongs to numerous professional societies. He has lecinterests, including lamellar corneal transplantation.
tured and taught extensively on medical and surgical aspects of eye
care to doctors in five continents and twenty-eight countries around
the world. He received the American Academy of Ophthalmology
Honor Award in 1997, and was awarded the Distinguished Alumnus
Award by the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2010.
WOA Northwoods Education Event
October 9-10, 2015
Early Bird Registration Deadline is September 15
Deadline for Registration is October 2
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WOA/AOA Member: (includes eight hours of continuing education, breakfasts, snacks, and all entry
fees for the fishing contests)
________ Early Bird Registration Fee (September 15th Deadline)...$160
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NON MEMBER (includes eight hours of continuing education, breakfasts, snacks, and all entry fees for
fishing contests)
_________ Early Bird Registration Fee (September 15th Deadline)...$480
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Wisconsin Optometric Association
6510 Grand Teton Plaza, Suite 312
Madison, WI 53719
Phone: 608-824-2200