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COURSE OBJECTIVE:
Receive the latest and most comprehensive update on ocular therapeutics.
Learn about the latest pharmaceutical agents, as well as the latest
technologies in the diagnosis and treatment of ocular disease. Presented
by
four of optometry’s most popular lecturers, this therapeutics
series will be informative, interactive and entertaining.
 Tony
Litwak, OD graduated from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry
and completed his residency at the Baltimore VA Medical Center.
He is currently the residency director of the Maryland Health Care
System Department of Veterans Affairs. Dr. Litwak brings years of
clinical experience in the diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma.
He is author of “The Glaucoma Handbook” and a founding
member of the Optometric Glaucoma Society
and National Glaucoma
Society. Dr. Litwak is clinical
professor at Pennsylvania College of Optometry, New England College
of Optometry, and SUNY College of Optometry.
 Jim
Thimons, OD
is an Ohio State University graduate and completed his residency
at the Chillicothe VA Medical Center.
He is currently the Center
Director for Ophthalmic
Consultants of Connecticut
and has been one of
optometry’s most popular
lecturers. He is a founding
member of the Optometric
Glaucoma Society and
National Glaucoma Society. He is currently the center
director of TLC Connecticut has been one of optometry’s most
popular lecturers. He is a clinical authority on anterior segment
disease and refractive surgery.
Dr. Thimons has received numerous professional awards, authored
over 50 publications and conducted eight clinical research projects.
He is clinical professor at The New England College of Optometry
and has been voted one of optometry’s 10 most influential people.
 Dr.
McGreal is a graduate of
Albright College and the
Pennsylvania College of
Optometry. He was Chief of
Eye Services at Greater
Atlantic Health service in
Philadelphia, where he also
had a private practice. He
was a founding partner in
Vision Care Consultants, a
managed eye care company in
Pennsylvania. He was Center
Director and Vice President
for Vision America
Incorporated for seven
years. Currently, he is
Director of the Missouri Eye
Associates, a medical and
surgical private practice in
St. Louis.
He is adjunct faculty at the
University of California,
Berkeley School of
Optometry, the Pennsylvania
College of Optometry and the
University of Missouri. He
is internationally
recognized for his
educational endeavors.
He served on the continuing
education committee for the
North Central States
Optometric Council and is
past member of the Congress
continuing education
subcommittee of the American
Optometric Association. He
was the 42nd Peter’s
Memorial Lecturer at the
University of California. He
was the Nussenblatt Lecturer
at the University of Houston
in 2004. He was the 1998
Missouri Optometrist of the
Year. He was the 2005
University of Missouri
School of Optometry Educator
of the Year. He is Director
of Education of ODExcellence,
a practice improvement
company.
As always, our faculty
members are accomplished
clinicians and energetic
lecturers who will inform,
challenge and entertain you.
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OTCE
PRESENTS
23rd Annual
Ocular Therapeutics In
Cancun 2012
20 Hours of COPE Approved
Continuing Education
Covering the Latest Developments in Ocular Therapeutics
FEATURING
Drs. Tony Litwak
and Jim Thimons
Special Guest Dr. John
McGreal
Five Diamond
Fiesta Americana Coral Beach
Resort and Spa
Cancun, Mexico
March 7-11, 2012
Cancun Lecture Schedule
Wednesday, March 7
6-8pm Lecture
8-10pm Opening Dinner
Reception
Thursday, March 8
8am-1pm Lecture
Friday, March 9
6-10pm Lecture
Saturday, March 10
8am-1pm Lecture
Sunday, March 11
8am-12pm Lecture
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Meeting Place:
The 23rd Annual Ocular
Therapeutics will be moving
to the Fiesta Americana
Coral Beach Resort and Spa.
This 5-diamond resort is
ideally located right on the
turquoise blue Caribbean
Ocean and boosts all ocean
view suites with a stunning
40,000 square foot Gem Spa.
Enjoy exquisite dining at
six on site restaurants,
full fitness center and
fiesta kids club. The Coral
Beach was named one of the
top 15 resorts in Mexico by
Travel and Leisure Magazine
2011.
Special rates of $225
plus tax ocean view suites
have been arranged from
Saturday, Mar 3 through
Wednesday, March 14. These
rates include room
accommodations for 2 adults
and 2 children under the age
of 12. Reservations are made
directly through the hotel.
Call 1-800-FIESTA-1
Please indicate you
are with the "Ocular
Therapeutics" group.
REGISTER EARLY! - Our hotel
block is limited and has
always sold out because of
the popularity of Cancun in
March.
TRAVEL:
American Airlines is the
official airline for Ocular
Therapeutics in Cancun.
Special group airfares have
been arranged with American
Airlines and are available
by calling American Airlines
at 1-800-433-1790 or on the
web at www.aa.com. Please
refer to the Promotional
Code 4432BR. Early airline
reservations are strongly advised, especially for
weekend travel. Passports now required for entry into Mexico. See
Travel International Guidelines.
GROUP ACTIVITIES:
Group activities include touring the ancient Mayan Ruins of Chichen
Itza and Tulum, Isla Mujeres – The island of Women (catamaran
cruise with lunch, snorkeling and shopping), Bullfights, Cozumel
Tour (scuba diving), Jungle Tours (wave runner and snorkeling),
Xcaret (Mexican Theme Park, swim with dolphins and underground rivers),
Horse Back Riding, Golfing, luxury shopping plazas, open air flea
markets and world class dining and shopping.
A courtesy travel booth will
be set up outside the
lecture room.
REGISTER IN 3 EASY STEPS:
1.
Click
HERE to register online
Registration Fees:
• Early Registration
(before Dec 31st,
2011) $550
• Regular Registration
(after Jan. 1, 2012)
$650
• Assistant Registration*
$250
*Staff members and spouses who wish to attend the CE courses may
register for $250.
To Register by Mail:
Please make checks payable in US funds drawn from a US bank to “Ocular
Therapeutics” and send with registration form to:
Ocular Therapeutics
PO Box 1158
Sparks, MD 21152
Doctor's Registration
includes:
• 20 Hours of COPE Approved
CE
• Detailed course outline
binder
• Coffee breaks
• Welcome dinner reception**
One guest is included for
the opening dinner in the
registration fee. Additional
guests will be charged $35
per person.
Upon receipt of completed registration, a confirmation letter
will be sent. A $100 processing fee is nonrefundable but may be
applied to a future conference if cancelled 60 days prior to meeting.
No refunds within 60 days of meeting.
2.
Call Fiesta Americana Coral
Beach Resort for Hotel
Reservations at 1-800-FIESTA-1. Please indicate you are with the
"Ocular Therapeutics" group. Register EARLY to ensure
space in this beautiful resort.
3.
Call American Airlines for
special discounted airfares
at 1-800-433 1790 or visit
their web site www.aa.com.
Please refer to the
Promotional Code 4432BR.
Early airline
reservations are strongly
advised, especially for
weekend travel.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
Call 410-472-4240
Or E-Mail: info@otce.net
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